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The colorful line of products features everything you need to celebrate Day of the Dead: Bright floral decorations, cookie decorating kits for tasty treats, and sentimental ways to display loved ones’ photos. No matter how you plan to observe the holiday, Michaels has all the products you need—and we’ve got plenty of thoughtful ideas for how to celebrate at home this year. Festive Skeleton Frames: Decorated Photo Frame Best Kids Activity: Day of the Dead Cookie Kit Sweetest Animal Decor: Tabletop Animal Decor Best Skeletons: 9-Inch Skeleton Figurines...

2 cup flour ½ cup quick cooking oats 1 teaspoon salt ⅔ cup shortening 8 tablespoon water

2 ounce unsweetened chocolate ¼ cup butter 1 cup sugar ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 5 ounce can evaporated milk ½ teaspoon vanilla Prepare ice cream; transfer to freezer container. Seal,label, and freeze up to 2 weeks.

2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tablespoon milk

3 large yellow onions (2 1/2 pounds total) 2 tablespoon unsalted butter 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper ½ cup water, broth, or dry white wine For the Multicooker Beef Broth 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound beef chuck roast or meaty beef shanks 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 pound beef bones, knuckles, and/or marrow bones 1 large onion, unpeeled and coarsely chopped (2 cups) 2 large carrots, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups) 2 large celery stalks, coarsley chopped (1 1/3 cups) 1 ounce dried shiitake mushrooms 1 tablespoon tomato paste 3 thyme sprigs (optional) 1 bay leaf 2 tablespoon soy sauce ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste...

Bur oak Quercus macrocarpa is among the most majestic of oaks. It’s a strong, slow-growing tree native to areas of North America. It can reach 50 feet tall and 30 feet wide. Zones 3-9 English oak Quercus robur is rugged tree with furrowed bark and dark green leaves. It grows 120 feet tall and 80 feet wide. Zones 5-8 Northern red oak Quercus rubra offers good fall color (in shades of yellow and red) and grows 80 feet tall and 70 feet wide....

But it’s not just the 20 official participants who get in on the fun. In the spirit of the challenge, anyone can use the hashtag to document a makeover of their own. And with warmer weather around the corner, many of the guest participants opted to redo outdoor spaces. Projects include adding functional seating, impressive landscaping, and special features made for entertaining. Check out our roundup of unbelievable before-and-after outdoor makeovers from the One Room Challenge—they’re guaranteed to inspire you to upgrade your patio or deck into a dreamy escape....

½ cup butter, softened 2 teaspoon snipped fresh sage 2 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary 2 teaspoon snipped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon finely shredded orange peel ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ⅓ cup honey Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing 1 ½ cup chopped or sliced celery (3 stalks) 1 cup chopped onion (1 large) ½ cup butter or margarine 1 tablespoon snipped fresh sage or 1 tsp. poultry seasoning or ground sage ¼ teaspoon black pepper 12 cup dry bread cubes 1 cup chicken broth* Sage leaves (optional)...

Pairing Wines When making a food and wine match, think about the four basic taste components your tongue recognizes: salty, sweet, bitter, and sour. How the food tastes can dictate the perfect wine selection for your meal. Generally, wines and foods belonging to the same culture are the most compatible; for example, serve Italian wines with Italian food. Red wines are usually dry and rich, sometimes with a tart or astringent quality....

Thanksgiving Brunch Recipes Take a break from Thanksgiving dinner and focus your energy on these brunch recipes this year: Side Dish: Sweet Potato Hash Side Dish: Sprouts and Cherry Toasties Side Dish: Slow Cooker Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls Main Dish: Frico Fried Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches Main Dish: Pear-Bacon Strata Dessert: Nutty Caramel Apple Crisp Non-Alcoholic Drink: Harvest Spice Smoothies Cocktail: Orange-Spiced Coffee See photos and learn more about these Thanksgiving brunch recipes below....

The Pantone Fashion Color Trend Report for spring and summer 2022, which was released concurrently with New York Fashion Week, outlines trend predictions for the fashion industry, but the colorful assortment of shades offers tons of home decorating inspiration, too. The report presents ten standout colors expected to make a splash next year and five “core classics” that offer enduring style. The report notes the collection, spanning bold brights, soft pastels, and earthy neutrals reflects the juxtaposition between our need for calm and rest and our desire for spontaneity and excitement....

2 tablespoon butter ¾ cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 28 ounce can Italian-style whole tomatoes in puree, undrained and cut up ½ 6 ounce can tomato paste (1/3 cup) ½ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed (optional)

2 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces Filling 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon cornstarch 6 large peaches, peeled and chopped (about 6 cups) 2 tablespoon lemon juice Topping 1 cup all-purpose flour ⅔ cup packed brown sugar ⅔ cup cold butter, cut into pieces ⅔ cup chopped toasted hazelnuts ½ cup shredded coconut

¼ cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoon powdered sugar Chocolate Ganache 4 ounce semisweet chocolate ¼ cup whipping cream ¼ teaspoon vanilla