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Because of its tidy size and drought-tolerant nature, marjoram is a natural for container gardens. Grow it with other herbs or vegetables, or enjoy it with low-maintenance flowers. This easy-care herb is also a natural for rock gardens and flower borders. Marjoram Care Must-Knows Like most Mediterranean herbs, marjoram needs a spot that gets plenty of sun (at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun is best) and good drainage....

5 Tips to Make Cakes Bake Evenly With so many potential causes for uneven cakes, there are a variety of solutions. How to Prevent Cake from Sinking After Baking Cupcakes and cakes from scratch may rise while baking, then fall again once cooled. This is often caused by small mistakes during baking. But falling cakes are easily preventable. Here’s how: Check your baking powder: Expired or old baking powder is one way your cake may not hold up after baking....

Wings Sauces: Blue Buffalo: In a small saucepan heat 1 cup bottled cayenne pepper sauce (Frank’s Red Hot®), 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder over medium heat until butter melts; cool. Stir in 1/4 cup finely crumbled blue cheese.Korean Heat: In a small saucepan, cook 1/2 cup Asian chili sauce (sriracha sauce), or Asian chili paste (sambal oelek); 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and 3 tablespoons rice vinegar over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly....

Materials Matter Think honed, hammered, and distressed when selecting finishes and fittings to create a room that’s both modern and rustic. This spa-like bath presents a classic material, Carrara marble, in high-impact ways. A statuesque trough sink crafted of honed marble sits atop a wood base, while the same type of marble appears as tidily aligned tiles in the shower and behind the tub. The bathtub is copper, and its shape feels very today, while the wood floor sports a natural finish that highlights imperfections and grain patterns....

The Most-Searched Thanksgiving Stuffings You can’t do turkey on Thanksgiving without the signature side: stuffing. There are endless recipes and possibilities here—corn bread stuffing, old-fashioned bread stuffing, meaty stuffings, slow cooker stuffing—the list goes on. Per Google’s unique search findings, it’s clear the country enjoys an array of dressings at the feasting table. The most popular stuffing is meat-based stuffings in 17 states, followed by corn bread dressing in 15 states....

1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoon powdered sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla

1 cup shortening 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 4 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoon milk Pine Cupcakes 1 package 2-layer-size white cake mix 1 tablespoon snipped fresh rosemary **Test Kitchen Tip: If you prefer not to pipe frosting, use only 3 cups Creamy White Frosting or canned frosting. Frost cupcakes as directed in step 1. For step 2, tint the remaining frosting forest green with green and brown food coloring....

How to Organize Digital Photos Clear out your camera roll and safeguard your snapshots with these tips on how to organize digital photos on your phone or computer. Step 1: Delete Unnecessary Photos Right Away We’re all guilty of taking 20 pictures of the same view to achieve the perfect lighting and angle (or snap at least one photo where everyone is looking at the camera and smiling). To avoid a buildup of mediocre photos that you’ll have to deal with later, get in the habit of deleting duplicate or poor-quality shots right away....

Buy It: Nordic Ware Naturals Aluminum Baking Sheet ($17, World Market) Buy It: Lodge 12-Inch Cast Iron Skillet ($30, Target) Buy It: Select by Calphalon 12-Inch Hard-Anodized Non-Stick Stir Fry Pan ($50, Target)

There are dozens of patriotic options available online and in-stores right now, and you still have time to grab a festive shirt before the hot dogs and red, white, and blue cocktails are served. Buy It: USA Graphic Tee ($22, Etsy) Buy It: Tie-Dye Tee ($17, Old Navy) Buy It: Retro Graphic Tee ($20, Etsy) Buy It: America The Beautiful Tee ($22, Etsy) Buy It: Classic Flag Tee ($5, Old Navy) Buy It: USA Graphic Sweatshirt ($20, Target)...

1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup shortening 4 tablespoon cold water

The plants bloom with small five-petal blossoms with intricate details on the inner petals. These blossoms often begin as tubular flowers that twist open to show off dainty stripes and dark-color throats. They can be found in shades of pink and white, while other species feature yellow and orange blossoms. There are species like Oxalis versicolor with flowers resembling peppermint candy: mostly white with an edge of red on the backside, creating a swirled look as the petals twist open....

Chocolate and Cheese Pairing Guide Give each of these 10 cheese and chocolate pairing ideas a try and choose your favorite. For the best tasting experience, serve cheeses at room temperature and sample each pairing in the same bite (i.e., chew your cheese and chocolate at the same time). Gruyère + Hot Chocolate Although mozzarella and farmer’s cheese typically accompany orders of hot chocolate in cafés throughout South America—where locals debate whether to eat the melted cheese first or last once it’s melted in the cocoa—gruyère’s nutty yet sweet flavor and low melting point make it a decadent addition to hot chocolate....