¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce ¼ cup rice vinegar 3 tablespoon finely chopped green onions 2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger ½ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon toasted sesame oil

6 ounce Parmesan cheese

¾ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup whipping cream ½ cup butter 2 tablespoon light-color corn syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon sea salt 1 banana, thinly sliced

What is Green Landscaping? Green landscaping—also known as sustainable or eco-landscaping—is a method to design, create, and maintain your landscape to save time, money, and energy. Green landscapes nurture wildlife; reduce air, soil, and water pollution; and make healthy recreation spaces. Your yard can make a difference! Green Landscaping: Plants and Hardscapes Plants are central to the “green” part of green landscaping. When thinking about what to plant, consider native plants or cultivars derived from native plants (sometimes referred to as “nativars”)....

Toasted Peanut Butter Sandwich Croutons: Spread 2 slices of white or wheat sandwich bread with peanut butter and top with 2 additional slices of bread. Brush both sides of each sandwich with oil or melted butter. In a skillet over medium heat, cook sandwiches until golden brown, turning once. Cut into cubes.

Switchgrass Care Must-Knows Switchgrass likes sandy soil with a fair amount of organic matter. For the best results, keep it evenly moist and avoid planting in soggy, heavy clay soil. Once established, switchgrass can handle droughts. There are even some species and cultivars that tolerate salt spray. Don’t worry about fertilizing; switchgrass has an extensive root system that goes deep into the soil to get needed nutrients. For the most vibrant colors, plant switchgrass in full sun....

When everything in your home has a place, it’s easier to solve everyday problems, even if it’s as simple as knowing where to find new batteries for the remote control. Being capable of fixing these minor inconveniences also enhances your sense of control and fulfillment because you know exactly where to look. To help you achieve the mental health boost that comes with an organized home, Carrie Peeples, owner of Atlanta-based home organization company Neatsmart, shares some of her best-kept secrets to help you get organized now so you can take back control of your space....

Cantilever umbrellas (also called offset or side pole umbrellas) differ from other models due to having a post to the side that suspends the canopy in the air, says Charles Lillo, co-founder of Umbrella Specialists. One of their main benefits, the expert adds, is that they “can be rotated to keep up with the changing angle of shade as the sun moves in the sky.” To find the best cantilever umbrellas, we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind the canopy size, tilt, rotation, and other additional features....