Corn poppy Papaver rhoeas grows up to 3 feet tall and 1 foot wide. In summer, it bears brilliant orange-red flowers, sometimes marked with a black base on the petals. It is also called field poppy, a reference to its tendency to naturalize in open fields. Iceland poppy Papaver croceum is a short-lived perennial usually grown as an annual. It features yellow, white, orange, or pink flowers in spring and summer....

4 ¾ cup all-purpose flour 2 packages active dry yeast 2 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt 2 teaspoon sugar 2 cup warm water (120°F to 130°F) ¼ cup olive oil ½ cup finely ground cornmeal Olive oil 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt

1 16 ounce can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 16 ounce can kidney beans, rinsed and drained ¾ cup light beer 2 small jalapenos peppers, seeded if desired and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon salt

Take It Easy: Heat three 24-oz. pkg. refrigerated mashed potatoes according to package directions, stirring and adding 2 minced garlic cloves, halfway through cooking. Stir in 2 to 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary and/or thyme and 2 Tbsp. softened butter. Top with melted butter and chives.

¼ cup margarine or butter ½ cup sugar 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoon water 2 tablespoon bourbon

1 cup sifted powdered sugar 1 teaspoon milk ¼ teaspoon vanilla