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Highlights Shannon has written for Better Homes & Gardens, The Oregonian, Country Style Magazine, and more.She has also been a Key Note speaker for the National Interior Design Society, a color expert for Miller Paint Company, and a Senior Photo Stylist for Target Canada.Shannon runs a DIY Expert Segment called Create with Quimby with KOIN News AM Extra and writes a DIY blog for InRoads Credit Union. She has also contributed to a three-book series of Salvage Secrets....

Pepper’s Roasted Chile Powder Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread 2 cups dried red chiles (such as Thai chiles, arbol peppers, or japones chiles) evenly across a sheet pan and roast about 6 minutes, watching closely to make sure they don’t burn. The chiles are done when they change color from red to a very dark reddish brown. Transfer chiles to a plate and let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Place them in a mortar and grind with the pestle until they’re the size of red pepper flakes....

**Tip If you have any salsa leftover after filling the jars, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

2 cup wood chips* 1 cup ice cubes ½ cup brown sugar cubes Smoked Ice Cubes cup 2 wood chips (oak, hickory, apple, maple, or pecan) cup 4 ice cubes Smoked Brown Sugar 1 cup brown sugar cubes 2 cup wood chips (oak, hickory, apple, maple, or pecan) Smoked Lemons 2 cup wood chips (oak, hickory, apple, maple, or pecan) 4 4 lemons, halved Smoky Sidecar for Eight: Squeeze enough juice from 6 Smoked Lemon halves to measure 1/2 cup....

As we approach the holiday season, we’re more intentional with our spending. This year, you can skip the Black Friday countdown. Mega retailers like Walmart have already rolled out Black Friday-worthy deals on all the home goods, electronics, fashion finds, and essential holiday kitchenware at the top of your wish list. Without a doubt, one of the best deals we’ve come across is on the Instant Pot Duo 6-Quart Pressure Cooker, which dropped from $82 to just $50....

Common snowdrop Galanthus nivalis bears white, bell-shape blooms that open to reveal green-tipped centers. The flowers dangle from bare stems above shiny, linear foliage. The plant grows 5 inches tall. Zones 3-9 Learn more about planting and tending bulbs More Videos »

1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4-1/4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla **Tip: Meringue powder is a mixture of pasteurized dried egg whites, sugar, and edible gums. Look for it in the baking aisle of your supermarket or at a specialty food store.

1 ¼ cup chopped fresh tomatoes ¼ cup chopped onion ¼ cup snipped fresh cilantro 2 tablespoon lime juice 1 fresh jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped* 2 cloves garlic, minced ⅛ teaspoon salt

*Tip If desired, stir in 1 cup frozen peas, thawed, and/or 1/4 cup chopped roasted red bell pepper.

Strained Mango Puree Seed and peel 1 fresh mango. Place the fruit in a blender or food processor. Cover and process until very smooth. Press puree through a fine mesh sieve. You should have about 3/4 cup.