Expert Advice: Whenever possible, lay bricks or pavers in patterns that minimize cuts. To make a small number of cuts by hand, use a saw with a dry-cut diamond blade. For larger projects, rent a saw from a hardware store; you’ll minimize wear and tear on your power tools. Find step-by-step instructions for installing a stone walkway. Find 20 more easy ways to add curb appeal.

Use a fork to break the pears into small pieces, then mash the pears with a potato masher. Measure the pears. You should have 2-1/2 cups of mashed pears. Place the raspberries in another bowl and mash into small pieces. Step 2: Cook Jam Mixture Use a 6- or 8-quart Dutch oven or kettle to make the jam. You need a large pan so the mixture can come to a full rolling boil without going over the sides of the pan....

The designs are reminiscent of bathroom countertops, which were often covered in pastel tiles. But the idea has resurfaced, thanks to Danish furniture company Ikon København, which was founded in 2016 by sisters Amalie and Sarah Thorgaard. Their designs, which include cube side tables and rectangular consoles, feature minimalist shapes covered top-to-bottom in neutral or pastel-colored square tiles. Since the brand’s smallest items start at more than $1,000, savvy DIYers (and makers like the Melbourne, Australia-based P0ly Designs) have quickly learned how to recreate the look at a fraction of the price....

Be creative when making a frittata. Use the basic egg mixture, but branch out with other ingredients. Some of the options are cooked meat, poultry, seafood, cheeses, fresh and dried herbs, olives, garlic, and vegetables.Grate, shred, chop, or slice into bite-size pieces all ingredients, and drain well any ingredients that come in a juice or brine, such as olives. If you’re using vegetables, you may want to precook items such as zucchini, carrots, potatoes, broccoli, or mushrooms....

On Finding a Career in Food “All these things that have been happening to me have been on accident,” Mila says. “I just kind of fell into things and just rolled with it.” You see, Mila didn’t always know becoming a food stylist was in her future. When starting her college adventure, a major in biochemistry with the goal of researching cancer and special disease was the plan. One semester in, Mila recalls quickly discovering studying chemistry (and working in a lab for the rest of her life) was more of an interest than a passion....

A position as ASME intern for Ad Age in New York kicked off Megan’s career as an e-commerce writer. While there, she wrote daily breaking news and entertainment stories for adage.com. She quickly followed this opportunity with an internship at Dotdash Meredith (formerly Meredith). She pitched SEO-friendly e-commerce content and wrote daily content for brands including Real Simple, People, and Shape. Megan continued to write freelance content after the internship ended....

A graduate of New England Culinary Institute’s prestigious baking and pastry program, she worked as a pastry chef before joining Alton Brown’s culinary team for over 10 years. Meghan’s work for Brown included recipe development and food styling for the award-winning television show Good Eats and the New York Times best-selling Good Eats book series, as well as food styling, project management, and on-air appearances. She spent the last 5 years as part of Kitchn....

2 cup water 2 cup sugar Chamomille-Lavender Simple Syrup: Prepare as above except stir 1/4 cup chamomille lavender herbal tea blend in with the sugar and water. After removing from the heat, let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. Strain after cooling. Basil Simple Syrup: Prepare as above except stir 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil in with the sugar and water. After removing from the heat, let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours....

3 tablespoon all-purpose flour 3 tablespoon brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoon chopped pecans or walnuts Cheese Muffins: Prepare as above, except stir 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese into flour mixture. Per muffin: 155 cal., 7 g total fat (2 g sat. fat), 24 mg chol., 158 mg sodium, 19 g carbo., 0 g dietary fiber, 4 g protein. Daily Values: 2% vit....

1 cup mayonnaise 1 lime (juiced) 2 tablespoon chipotle peppers w/adobe sauce Pinch salt Pinch pepper

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Colorful Combinations When osteospermums first became available, there were only a few colors to choose from, primarily white and peach. Even with a limited color selection, their bright blue-purple centers made them a popular garden choice. After plant breeders got to work, new hues of flowers started appearing, such as pink, purple, and bicolors. Osteospermum Care Must-Knows Osteospermums, similar to snapdragons and pansies, are most often grown as cool-season annuals that pack a fragrant punch....