So when and why did turkeys become the main event on Thanksgiving menus? We talked all things turkey with Beth Forrest, Ph.D., a food historian and professor of liberal arts and food studies at the Culinary Institute of America in New York, to find out why we eat turkey on Thanksgiving. Why Do We Eat Turkey on Thanksgiving? In 1621, New England Puritans celebrated their harvest with a big feast, as was the English tradition....
In the world of color science, green plays well with everyone, says Sue Wadden, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams. “All people relate to it,” she says. “All cultures have strong associations with green.” After years of all white and shades of gray, we are collectively craving color. “We’ve been neutral for so long—and loved it,” says Wadden. “It was a palate cleanser.” However, as we tire of grays and seek something more soothing while still fresh and modern, green has become a go-to....
Of course, forgoing sprinklers or turning off your irrigation system when the weather turns hot and dry in the summer will usually result in a brown, crispy lawn but that doesn’t mean your grass is dead or dying. “Turf grasses can withstand far more drought than we might think,” says Bob Mann, an agronomist with NALP (National Association of Landscape Professionals). “Most grasses are well-adapted to drier conditions. It’s one of their evolutionary benefits,” he adds....
¾ cup softened butter ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 cup powdered sugar ½ cup milk 2 teaspoon vanilla 6 cup powdered sugar Milk
Step-by-Step Alfredo Sauce from Scratch It’s hard to believe that just four ingredients (plus salt and pepper) can result in such a wonderful cream sauce. 1. Gather the Ingredients We’ll walk you through how to make Alfredo sauce as explained in the Better Homes & Gardens New Cook Book 17th Edition. You’ll need: ButterGarlic, mincedWhipping cream (or heavy cream)Salt and freshly ground black pepper Freshly grated Parmesan cheese You can use pre-shredded Parmesan cheese in this Alfredo sauce recipe, but it won’t have the pronounced, intense fresh flavor that you grate just before using....
How to Make Waffles Making waffles from scratch can be intimidating compared to just whipping up a boxed waffle mix. But rest assured, you’ll learn how to make waffle batter that tastes so much better than a store-bought mix. Just start with our American-style (baking powder-leavened) Waffles recipe that will take you less than 15 minutes to prepare and you’ll be on your way. Step 1: Make the Batter Just like making pancakes, homemade waffle batter is the combination of dry ingredients with wet ingredients....
First, you’ll need to designate a spot for gathering any new papers that come into your home. This will be your main paper management center where you sort through incoming mail, documents, receipts, invitations, and other paperwork while deciding what to do with each item. Then, you’ll create separate files or folders based on the action you need to complete next and when it needs to be done. This will help you prioritize the items that require attention now, such as bills, and carefully store things like tax documents that you might need in the future....
However, vinyl siding colors can fade, and uneven sun exposure can leave your home with a patchy facade. While your instinct might be to paint vinyl siding, it’s important to consider the state of your home’s exterior before picking up a few gallons of paint. Additionally, interior paint doesn’t work well on vinyl siding because paint expands and contracts with temperature changes. Instead, vinyl siding requires external latex urethane paint, which contains acrylic and urethane resins, says Josh Riutta, owner of Arizona-based Mikku and Sons Roofing....
Acorn squash Acorn squash shows up in gold, green, and white. This wide-ribbed varietal has a tender, fine-textured flesh with a nutty, peppery taste. Serve this small, versatile squash quartered and baked, mashed, or puréed. Or, create an edible bowl by halving it crosswise and baking, then filling it with cooked rice or stuffing. Green buttercup squash Green buttercup squash is a good squash for stress relief: a knife should be lightly pounded into its thick skin to aid slicing....
Before Getting Started Before you learn how to clean stainless-steel appliances, there are a few things you should know, starting with which tools and cleaners to use. For cleaning stainless steel as part of your routine kitchen cleaning, a simple microfiber cloth dampened with water will be sufficient. When it’s time to do a more in-depth cleaning, keep rubbing alcohol, vinegar, baking soda, and even rubbing oil on hand. It’s also important to know what not to use when cleaning stainless steel appliances....
Because you’re swapping out an existing tub, your options will be limited by the current tub’s dimensions, as well as the size of your bathroom’s doorway. Before buying a new tub, you’ll need to know the tub’s exact width and length measurements and where the drain is placed (left, right, or center). An inexpensive replacement tub may be narrower than the old tub. Many people find a narrow tub uncomfortable, so be sure to consider comfort before you buy....
Choosing Winter Fertilizer Every lawn benefits from a feeding of winter fertilizer made for grass, but this step is especially important if your lawn consists of cool-season grasses, which include fescue, bluegrass, and perennial rye grass. Because these turf varieties reach their prime in the cooler fall weather, they benefit the most from a good meal of winter fertilizer. Winter lawn fertilizer is heavy on potassium, which strengthens the roots and helps the grass survive cold weather....
Types of Hydrangea Mophead Hydrangea Macrophylla—also known as mophead—varieties are what people most commonly associate with hydrangeas. These varieties are the large, rounded clusters of blue, pink, and white blooms. Mophead hydrangeas fall into two categories: old wood or new wood. Old wood bloomers produce their spring flowers in the fall. In the north, winters tend to be too harsh and will kill off these flower buds. New wood bloomers produce buds on new growth in the spring....
With six nature-inspired prints in 13 colorways, the collection was designed to evoke the spring and summer seasons in Wisconsin, where both brands were founded, and represent “the tiny delights that offer joy after long winters,” Yolo says. Many of the flowers and details originated from botany illustrations in antique books and were arranged into a pattern before being printed on Chasing Paper’s signature self-adhesive wallpaper. Prices start at $40 for a 2x4-foot panel, or you can order a sample for $6 to try out the pattern before committing....
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