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4 7-inch plain pappadams

Pruning and Harvesting Stevia foliage can be harvested at any time, but it is the most flavorful in the late summer and early fall. The foliage can be used fresh or dried to flavor beverages or to sweeten meat or vegetable dishes. The amount of sweetness varies from plant to plant, so you might want to grow several if you have the space.

1 cup all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoon granulated sugar ⅛ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shortening 2 tablespoon cold butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 3 - 3 ½ tablespoon ice water Strawberry Rhubarb Filling 2 ½ tablespoon quick-cooking tapioca 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger ¼ teaspoon salt 1 pound fresh rhubarb, cut into 1-inch pieces (3 cups) or one 16-oz. package frozen cut rhubarb 3 cup sliced fresh strawberries 1 ¼ cup sugar...

Sara Blakely (2011 Stylemaker), the founder of Spanx, created the Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation in 2006. It’s made of a rotating board of Spanx employees that allocate a portion of the company’s profits to various causes that support women. Last year, the foundation donated $5 million (through 1,000 grants of $5,000) to support female-run businesses during the pandemic. In 2013, Sara became the first self-made, female billionaire to sign The Giving Pledge, promising to give at least half her wealth to charity....

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Operational Equipment for Pools All pools, with the exception of the most basic above-ground pools, require operational equipment to circulate and clean the water. Pump and Motor: The motor drives the pump which circulates the water from the pool through the filtration system—including skimmer baskets, filter, heater and automatic chlorinator—and returns the water to the pool.Skimmer Baskets: As water is drawn to the filtration system it first passes through skimmer baskets, located at the perimeter of the pool, to catch large debris such as leaves and twigs....

The house is one of Wright’s early Usonian homes—there are about 60 all over the country, and they were designed to be simpler and less pricey than some of Wright’s more elaborate houses. Usonian homes are usually one-story and feature an L-shaped design, a low roof, and radiant heating through concrete floors. A number of them are located in the Midwest in states like Michigan, Iowa, and Wisconsin, but they’re also spread throughout the country (one might be closer than you think)....

Tip For best flavor, choose cherries that are fully ripe. Look for glossy-skinned, chubby cherries with deep color. Discard fruit with cracked or split skin.

The best place to start is with your grill’s manufacturer. Many make grill covers that are specifically designed for their models, so you’ll be sure that the cover lines up properly with all the nooks and crannies. If there isn’t one, or it just doesn’t work for you, then you’ll need to widen your net a bit. Look for covers made of durable fabric designed to stand up to the elements, as well as features like adjustable straps and wind vents....

To find the best gingerbread house kits, we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind the dimensions, cookie type, and what’s included. Overall, the best gingerbread house kit is the Bakery Bling Gingerbread House Kit because of its easy assembly, delicious cookies, and festive candy accessories. Here are the best gingerbread houses available online now. Keep in Mind: There’s not a ton of room for creativity in the kit, since the decorations are very stylized....

You can start with your patio, adding appliances like the Dyna-Glo 3-burner propane gas grill to bring your neighbors and friends together over burgers and grilled veggies this holiday season. The Laurel Canyon 7-Piece cast aluminum dining set could act as the focal point; it has enough seating for most families and plenty of table space for meals, games, and other activities. Outdoor lighting can add some flair, and this antique bronze hanging lantern is no exception; plus, you can get it for $20 less than usual....

If your yard is full of weeds, brown patches, or clumps of bare earth that can’t seem to grow fresh grass, your lawn probably lacks important nutrients that can foster proper root growth and moisture retention. In this case, you’ll likely need to apply fertilizers to help supply your yard with the nutrients it’s missing—but not all fertilizers are the same. While chemical fertilizers yield quick results when applied to lawns, they release their nutrients immediately instead of providing a long-lasting supply....

Serve it with: Cheesy Twice-Baked Potatoes Serve it with: Pomegranate-Glazed Sweet Potatoes Serve it with: Christmas Trifle Serve it with: Kale, Fennel, and Roasted Delicata Salad Serve it with: Wild Rice-Stuffed Acorn Squash Serve it with: Blistered Green Beans with Bacon and Buttermilk-Sage Dinner Rolls Serve it with: Arugula-Squash Salad and Dark Chocolate Dip with Fruit Test Kitchen Tip: No wine handy for the tenderloin sauce? Simply substitute an equal amount of beef broth....