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⅓ cup whipping cream 2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon lemon peel

1 tart apple, peeled 1 small fennel bulb 2 tablespoon sherry vinegar or balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar Dash salt Dash cayenne pepper

¾ cup butter 3 eggs 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 ¾ cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 ¼ cup milk Creamy White Frosting 1 cup shortening 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (about 4 cups) 3 tablespoon milk

**Tip: Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.

“Secure food storage containers are ideal as they prevent cooked foods from leaking and protect food from harmful bacteria,” says Rosa Lu, product manager at Buydeem. There are endless options available when it comes to food storage containers – glass, plastic, stainless steel, and even silicone storage bags. To find the best food storage containers, we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind material, size, capacity, and usage. We also consulted Rosa Lu, product manager at Buydeem, for additional insight....

The number of fertilizers for indoor plants can seem overwhelming, but shopping is easier if you know a few basic facts. First, fertilizers provide different amounts of essential macronutrients to your plants: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (these are listed as N-P-K ratios on the packaging). Some fertilizers also provide plants with varying amounts of micronutrients and microbes to help the plant take up more of the valuable nutrients in the plant food....

Now is the perfect time to give almost every room in your home a quick refresh. Walmart is currently offering discounts up to 28% off select furniture like futons, bed frames, and coffee tables. There are even major markdowns on cleaning and cooling items like window air conditioners, fans, and vacuums—including the popular Shark Robot vacuum for $100 off. And if you’ve been saving up for new kitchen appliances, Walmart has kitchen deals up to 40% off brands like Instant Pot and Ninja....

According to cleaning expert Kathy Cohoon of Two Maids and a Mop, there are several important things to keep in mind when looking for the best portable carpet cleaners. You’ll want to get a machine that’s lightweight, quiet, easy to use, and easy to clean and put away. “It helps to make a quick list of what you’re looking for—the weight, capabilities, comfort, settings, tank capacity, and more—before shopping around,” Cohoon says....

“Many people have both a regular (canister or upright) vacuum and a handheld vacuum,” says Angela Brown, the CEO and Founder of Savvy Cleaner. “The power of a handheld vacuum is usually not as strong as a regular vacuum, but for small jobs, it is usually all you need.” According to Angela, who has 25 years of experience as a professional cleaner, convenience, ease of use, and appropriateness for the task at hand are the top reasons why we’re reaching for a lightweight and portable handheld vac over a traditional one....

To find the best gardening shoes, we put 24 pairs to the test and wore them for a total of 68 hours. Using a pre-determined methodology, testers evaluated each pair based on five categories: quality, comfort, durability, design, and value. We also consulted Sara Gatanas, director of marketing at Urban Garden Center, and Katie Parks of Freckles & Sprouts. Overall, the best gardening shoes are the Sloggers Women’s Waterproof Comfort Shoes, because they’re waterproof and easy to clean....

Our list of the best space heaters is dominated by a few types of heaters that are meant to be used within the home: electric infrared, ceramic, or metal radiating heaters, as well as convection forced-air heaters that pair metal or ceramic systems with fans. However, how cozy a heater will get you isn’t the only thing to think about when you’re shopping for one. It’s also important to consider safety when you make your purchase, and follow the safety instructions, says Kenneth L....

Lighting for Kitchens Most kitchens, especially larger ones, will need several types of lighting for adequate illumination. For ambient (or overall) lighting, choose a ceiling fixture or recessed can lights that evenly distribute light around the space. Then install light sources directly above work spots to provide task lighting. Pendants (which should hang about 35-40 inches above a surface) are a popular lighting option over an island, and undercabinet lights are great for food prep areas....

The eggs are typically decorated with bright colors and geometric patterns that sometimes also feature Christian symbols of Easter. The tradition of decorating these Ukrainian Easter eggs dates back centuries: In pagan times, the eggs were believed to have powers that would bring fertility and good harvests. Traditionally, only women were allowed to decorate the eggs; men weren’t even allowed to be in the same room or house while they were being decorated....