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Purple Cow Prepare as directed using a 2-layer-size white cake mix and grape carbonated beverage. Top with frozen whipped topping, thawed. Shirley Temple Prepare as directed using a 2-layer-size cherry-chip cake mix and lemon-lime carbonated beverage. Very Cherry Prepare as directed using a 2-layer-size cherry-chip cake mix and cherry-flavored cola carbonated beverage. Strawberry Shortcake Prepare as directed using a 2-layer-size strawberry cake mix and vanilla cream-flavored carbonated beverage. Chocolate Supreme Prepare as directed using a 2-layer-size dark chocolate or devil’s food cake mix and cola carbonated beverage....

¼ cup butter, softened 2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk ½ of a vanilla bean or 1 teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon orange peel

½ cup snipped fresh parsley 2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cup strawberries or raspberries 2 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon raspberry liqueur, rum, or orange juice

Water Clover Care Water clover grows well in full sun or part shade. A tolerant water plant, it grows in boggy soil at the edge of a pond or stream, or in a marsh. It also grows submerged in water up to 18 inches deep. If water clover begins to cover the surface of the pond, take measures to limit its growth, preventing oxygen depletion and fish kill. Water clover can be removed by raking it from the pond or stream surface....

What Is a Manzano Banana? As you can see from this gorgeous photo, Manzano bananas are about half the size of Cavendish bananas (4 inches vs. 7 inches). But there are more differences than just size. The small Manzano bananas have a firm, thicker skin than its traditional banana relative and are native to Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Mexico. What Does a Manzano Banana Taste Like? Manzano bananas are also commonly referred to as Manzano apple bananas or simply, apple bananas....

How Do Smokeless Firepits Work? Smokeless firepits produce very little smoke because they use double walls and secondary combustion to prevent heat from escaping. The secondary combustion system burns wood or charcoal down to ash, doing away with any remaining smoke particles. This combo allows smokeless firepits to operate safely without producing uncomfortable, smelly smoke. Depending on the model, smokeless firepits may burn charcoal, wood, logs, or pellets. Propane firepits are completely smoke-free....

What Is Garden Lime? There are different types of lime, and not all are meant for landscaping purposes. Lime intended for garden use is labeled as “garden lime” or “dolomitic lime.” Made from ground-up rock, limestone, or dolomite, lime is high in calcium. Dolomitic lime differs from garden lime in that it contains magnesium, in addition to calcium. Lime makes soils less acidic, raising the pH level. Does My Soil Need Lime?...

1 16.5 ounce tube refrigerated peanut butter cookie dough 1 package 2-layer-size chocolate cake mix 4 ounce cream cheese, softened 1 cup water ½ cup vegetable oil 3 eggs Cream Cheese Frosting 1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened ½ cup butter, softened 2 teaspoon vanilla 5 ½ cup powdered sugar Winter Wonderland Cupcakes with Gingerbread People: Frost cupcakes as directed in Step 1. For each gingerbread person, in a microwave-safe bowl microwave 2 or 3 caramels on 100 percent power (high) for 5 to 10 seconds or until softened....

Our Best-Ever Before and Afters Low-Cost Bath Updates

Upkeep of these overhangs is essential—even if they’re not all that exciting a place to invest time and money. Painting eaves and soffits prevents weathering and keeps your exterior looking fresh. This project is fairly straightforward from an organizational perspective: After you’ve done all the prep work—by far the toughest part of the job—simply proceed from top to bottom. Not only does this keep splatters from marring fresh paint (as might happen if you worked in the opposite direction), but it also knocks out the most difficult details first....