* If you can’t find hazelnut meal, pulse 4 cups toasted hazelnuts in a food processor until finely ground. Springform Pan: Halve the crust recipe and press into an unlined 9-inch springform pan; parbake per recipe. Add filling and bake 50 to 60 minutes or until set.
Affected Bird Species and Disease Symptoms Fledgling blue jays, American robins, common grackles, and European starlings seem to be the hardest hit by the new illness, but it’s also striking adult birds and a few other bird species. Symptoms include crusty, weeping, closed, or swollen eyes, as well as lethargy, twitching, and other neurological conditions. So far, cases of the new bird illness have been confirmed in several Eastern states and the District of Columbia, including Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio, Indiana, and Florida....
“Gardening gloves are essential,” says Karen Funkenbusch, extension specialist with the University of Missouri Extension. “I suggest wearing gloves for most garden-related activities. They can help you avoid scrapes, pricks from thorns, splinters, blisters, cuts from garden tools or equipment, and any potentially harmful substances that you may be using in your garden.” Of course, not all garden gloves are created equal. Some are ideal for weeding and planting, while others are great for heavy-duty tasks....
1. Southern Grove Chili Lime Cashews If you’re anything like us, working from home made it way too easy to reach for snacks. To keep things a bit healthier, digital senior associate home editor Caitlin Sole tries to have nuts or fruit on hand. “These chili-lime cashews have a tasty mix of citrus and spice,” she says. “Aldi also has salt-and-pepper cashews that are equally delightful.” 2. Earth Grown Veggie Burgers Burgers and fries are a combo I can’t resist....
When looking for the best leaf blowers, you’ll need to decide between a gas-powered or electric leaf blower. While gas leaf blowers tend to be the most powerful, they’re quite loud, expensive, and they can require a lot of upkeep that makes them less suited for small- to medium-sized yards. Instead, we recommend electric leaf blowers, which are quieter, more maneuverable, and come in either corded or cordless models. “Cordless blowers are the best options for almost all of your blower needs,” says Nicole Durden, senior merchant at The Home Depot....
“A silicone baking mat is used to create an even, non-stick baking surface on standard baking surfaces,” says Dina Deleasa, owner of the food blog Dish It Girl. “It makes for an easy transition from baking sheet to dish.” To find the best silicone baking mats we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind size, whether or not it’s dishwasher safe, and the maximum oven temperature it can be used in....
Tiny house kits make it easier to construct a tiny home. Most kits come with everything you need to build your own diminutive dwelling (including parts and hardware), along with step-by-step directions that walk you through the entire construction process. Other tiny house kits just include the steel framing. With minimal tools required, some of these tiny homes can be built in just a few days with two adults. Here are some of our favorite tiny house kits to help make your tiny-home dreams come true....
Plant Name: Paeonia officinalis Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; well-drained oil Size: 1–4 feet tall, 2–3 feet wide Zones: 3–8 Pair It With: Calamint, which will add a light and airy quality to the peony’s dense green foliage. Plant Name: Alcea rosea Growing Conditions: Full sun to partial shade; moist, well-drained soil Size: 3–8 feet tall, 1–3 feet wide Zones: 3–8 Pair It With: Shasta daisy, which thrives in the same soil conditions and boasts a similar whimsical feel....
Light: Full sun Water: Plant in moist, well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall and 2 feet wide Zones: 3-9 Buy It: Bee Balm Mix ($20, The Home Depot) Light: Full sun or part shade Water: Plant in moist, well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall and 3 feet wide Zones: 4-8 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in moist, well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall and wide Zones: 4-9 Buy It: Lupines Mixture ($30, Breck’s) Light: Full sun or part shade Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall and 2 feet wide, depending on type Zones: 5-9, depending on type Buy It: Red Hot Poker Plant ($18, Breck’s) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 8 feet tall and 3 feet wide Zones: 3-8, but often grown as annuals Light: Full sun to part shade Water: Plant in moist, well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide Zones: 3-8 Light: Part to full shade Water: Plant in moist, well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide Zones: 4-9 Buy It: Dolce Spearmint Coralbells ($26, The Home Depot) Light: Full sun or part shade Water: Plant in consistently moist soil Size: To 3 feet tall and 1 foot wide Zones: 2-8 Light: Full sun or part shade Water: Plant in moist, well-drained soil Size: To 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide, depending on type Zones: 3-8, depending on type Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall and wide (but usually less when grown as an annual) Zones: 8-11, but typically grown as an annual in colder areas Buy It: Lantana Dallas Red ($22, The Home Depot) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 5 feet tall and 2 feet wide, depending on variety Zones: 3-9 Buy It: Pineleaf Penstemon ($9, High Country Gardens) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in well-drained soil Size: To 3 feet tall and 4 feet wide Zones: Annual Buy It: Salvia Salsa Scarlett Seeds ($8, Etsy) Light: Full sun Water: Plant in moist, well-drained soil Size: To 10 feet tall and 12 feet wide Zones: 5-10 Buy It: ‘Pugster Amethyst’ Butterfly Bush ($40, The Home Depot) Light: Full sun or part shade Water: Plant in moist, well-drained soil Size: Climbs to 30 feet or more Zones: 5-8 Light: Full sun Water: Plant in moist, well-drained soil Size: Climbs to 15 feet Zones: 4-9
If your home is the spot for all the holiday gatherings, we’re guessing you’ve got some hungry bellies to feed. Make the whole process easier and—dare we say it—more fun with gorgeous kitchen cookware like this Lodge cast iron Dutch oven that cooks thoroughly and has a colorful enamel exterior. For one-and-done cooking, check out this Wi-Fi-compatible Crockpot slow cooker that makes pot roasts and stews even easier to make....
Spicy Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes Turn up the heat at Thanksgiving dinner this year with these six spicy recipes: Side Dish: Roasted Beets and Greens with Spicy Orange Vinaigrette Side Dish: Spicy Green Bean Casserole Side Dish: Chipotle Butternut Squash with Crunchy Topper Side Dish: Spicy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes Main Dish: Roast Stuffed Turkey with Mole Colorado Dessert: Chipotle-Cream Cheese Pumpkin Pie After Dessert Drink: White Hot Chocolate See photos and learn more about each of these spicy dish ideas below....
Buy It: Decor Therapy Pedestal Accent Table, $45 (originally $70) One of the most stylish features is its muted color. The side table comes in 13 pastel colors and natural wood finishes that embody the cottage aesthetic. Choose from classic hues like buttermilk, honey nut, and fan-favorite antique ice blue. Buy It: Decor Therapy Pedestal Accent Table, $46 (originally $60) Other shoppers praise the Decor Therapy rustic end table for its small footprint, which makes it ideal for tight corners, reading nooks, or even a nursery....
Here’s how it works: Once you download the app (it’s free from Google Play or the App Store), you’ll be able to record, save, and share your favorite family recipes. The app allows you to record voice memos, so you can actually listen to Grandma telling you her best tips for Thanksgiving stuffing as you’re following her recipe—like she’s right there in the kitchen with you. My favorite part of collecting family recipes is having something in their handwriting, which is why the image feature on the app is my favorite part....
“Our family had salvaged wood from old farmhouses and collapsed barns, and collected remnants after Hurricane Opal,” Terry says. “Building a beach house with it was so us, with Tony’s family having been in the timber business for three generations and knowing where every piece came from.” The family’s deep history with wood is evident in every corner of the home, where the ceilings are topped with pine timbers and antique pine floors run throughout the house....
Plants for Creating the Easy Children’s Vegetable Garden Plan ‘Kong’ and ‘Teddy Bear’ sunflowers ‘Scarlet Runner’ beans on playhouse ‘Early Girl’, ‘Yellow Pear’, ‘Big Beef’, and ‘Sweet 100’ tomatoes ‘Green Tiger’ and ‘Scallop’ summer squashes ‘Salad Bush’ cucumbers ‘Gypsy’ peppers ‘Super Snappy’ snap peas ‘Pacman’ broccoli ‘Sweet Vienna’ and ‘Purple Vienna’ kohlrabi Green onions ‘Royal Burgundy’, ‘Bush Blue Lake’, and ‘Mellow Yellow’ bush beans ‘Salad Bowl’ leaf lettuce ‘Buttercrunch’ lettuce ‘Red Sails’ lettuce ‘Kaleidoscope’ carrots ‘Easter Egg’ radishes ‘Janie’ marigolds...
As a young married couple, the Sibolds, both originally from Canada, lived in various spots in the United States from New England to California. A career opportunity moved them to Australia. After that, they came back to New England, this time to a home in the Boston suburb of Wellesley, Massachusetts. When they first moved into their Wellesley house, Cynthia and Bill’s interior design priorities focused on the music room and playroom to accommodate their three young children’s leisure time and interests....
Irrigation Frequency Eyeballing your plants to decide whether they need watering is risky, because the same symptoms result from underwatering and overwatering. The most foolproof method to determine whether a plant needs water is to check the soil. In containers, gently push a finger into the soil to your second knuckle. If the soil is dry to the touch, water. In planting beds, check the soil at a depth of 3-4 inches....
