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1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening 4 tablespoon cold water

1 cup chopped rasins ¼ cup water 2 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ¼ cup light-colored corn syrup 1 teaspoon lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon juice ¼ cup chopped walnuts

Renee Freemon Mulvihill began her career in New York City, working on the staff of Country Living Gardener, Rebecca’s Garden, and the House Beautiful Special Interest Publications. After moving to Des Moines, she worked on the staff of several Better Homes & Gardens publications, including Remodeling Ideas, Beautiful New Homes, and Before & After. Since 2005 she has been a freelance writer and editor, contributing to many of the Better Homes & Gardens publications and serving as the contributing editor for Secrets of Getting Organized, Dream Kitchens & Baths, and Living the Country Life....

For retro-style countertops, check out diner- or vintage-look laminates with fun and funky patterns like boomerangs, elongated diamonds, and mod geometrics. If laminate doesn’t suit your tastes, stainless steel countertops meld beautifully with retro styles. Certain types of stone work well, too, especially terrazzo, which comes in colors as varied as pink and turquoise. Kitchen backsplashes can be retro-cool, too. Re-create the classic look of simple white subway tiles with gray or dark grout....

A key consideration when using an artificial light for your indoor plants is how long you need to keep it running throughout the day. Yadoker’s light comes with a convenient built-in timer, so it can automatically shut off after eight, 12, or 16 hours. The best part? Since it’s designed like a stake that goes directly into your potted plant’s soil, the light doesn’t take up any additional space on your windowsill or countertop....

¾ cup oil-packed dried tomatoes olive oil ¼ cup pine nuts or slivered almonds ¼ cup snipped fresh basil ½ teaspoon salt 8 cloves garlic, chopped

¼ cup butter ¾ cup vanilla ice cream ½ teaspoon vanilla 4 cup powdered sugar Must-have equipment: Insulated cooler with ice packs Root Beer Float Cupcakes: Prepare as directed through Step 2, except spoon batter into twenty-four 2 1/2-inch muffin cups lined with paper bake cups, filling each two-thirds to three-fourths full. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centers comes out clean. Cool in muffin cups on a wire rack for 10 minutes....