1 teaspoon finely shredded lime peel, set aside. ¾ cup sugar ¼ tablespoon cornstarch ¼ cup fresh lime juice ¼ cup water 3 egg yolks, beaten 3 tablespoon butter ⅓ cup whipping cream Tropical Fruit Salsa 2 cup tropical fruits such as kiwifruit, mango, pineapple, strawberries, and/or oranges cut into 1/4-inch pieces 2 tablespoon light-colored corn syrup 1 tablespoon rum (if desired) 1 tablespoon orange or lime juice
2 lemons 3 tablespoon sugar
Colorful Combinations Surprisingly, many types of maidenhair ferns— a delicate, tropical-looking plant—are winter hardy; some are even native to the United States. No matter which species you grow, all maidenhair ferns feature light green compound leaves made up of small leaflets. Several species and varieties bear new growth in pink or red that eventually ages to green. Most maidenhair ferns sport striking shiny black leaf stalks (petioles) that stand out against all the green foliage....
After: DIY Masterpiece This bathroom makeover was completed without the help of contractors or designers. A fashionable bath is within your reach, too. Wallpaper was installed after the subway wall tile but before the tile trim so the trim hides the wallpaper edges. Not sure how much wallpaper you need? Find out here! Tile Perfection Add interest to a shower with a square of inset marble tile. Draw an outline on the wall where the inset tile will go, then set the subway and thin liner tiles around the designated area....
Resolution 1: Keep Your Tools Organized You obviously need the right tools to accomplish just about any garden task, and while it’s easy to toss your favorite gardening gloves or best set of pruners in a random bucket in the back corner of the garage, you’ll curse yourself next time you need them and can’t find them. Instead of wasting time hunting, resolve to get your tools organized and keep them that way....
1. Print and Hang Cooking Guides Nothing halts culinary progress like running out of baking powder, oregano, or pumpkin pie spice. Our printable list of key ingredient substitutions will keep meal prep in progress. Pin up our other informative guides, like measurement conversions, meat temperatures, and a quick table setting guide, for stress-free entertaining. This easy-to-access information will take the confusion out of the kitchen. From halving a recipe to making sure chicken is cooked thoroughly, you’ll be prepared for whatever your next recipe throws at you....
Note: Grout paint isn’t recommended if you have unglazed tile—its porous surface will absorb the paint and can cause permanent stains.
1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup ½ teaspoon vanilla ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon Pastry for a Single-Crust Pie 1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut up, or shortening ¼ cup ice water Chocolate Pecan Pie: Prepare Classic Pecan Pie as directed, except before adding the filling to the pastry-lined pie plate, evenly spread 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate pieces onto the bottom of pastry....
Mary’s pasta, pies, biscuit, and donut classes have been featured in Los Angeles newspapers and magazines. William Sonoma, Sur La Table, and the King’s Roost have featured Mary in their lineup. Her classes have also brought people in from all over the world. Food styling enhanced Mary’s attention to detail when displaying or plating food. Preparing Sooki’s kitchen on Gilmore Girls gave her a love for beautiful food.Mary graduated from the Le Cordon Blue in Pasadena, California, in 2003....
Before removing this poppy from its nursery container, water it well. The moist soil will clump together and help prevent damage to the plant’s root ball—which should not be broken apart during planting. Even though this is a drought-tolerant perennial, water it thoroughly after planting and continue watering weekly throughout the first growing season. Once this poppy is established, you may not need to water it ever again. Matilija poppy commonly goes dormant in the heat of summer or in fall....
½ cup butter, softened 4 ounce cream cheese or reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel), softened 1 ½ teaspoon finely shredded orange peel 2 tablespoon orange juice 1 ¼ cup whole wheat pastry flour ½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup snipped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel 2 cloves garlic, minced
