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1 cup apple juice 4 teaspoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon brown sugar ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 4 teaspoon brandy (optional)

2 cup sifted powdered sugar 4 teaspoon meringue powder* ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar ¼ cup warm water 1 tablespoon warm water Luster Dust Topper ½ teaspoon gold, silver, or pearl luster dust** 2 teaspoon vodka * Merigue powder is a mixture of pasteurized egg whites, sugar, and edible gums. Look for it in the baking aisle of your supermarket or at a specialty food store. ** Look for luster dust in the cake and cookie decorating department of a hobby store....

We used a two-step process to make the wreath design. First dip the cookies in Powdered Sugar Icing and allow them to dry completely. Then decorate with Buttercream Frosting in a piping bag fitted with a leaf tip. Garnish with cinnamon candies. 1 cup butter 5 1/2 cups granulated sugar 5 1/2 tsp baking powder 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla 3 cups all purpose flour 2 to 3 oz....

In colder areas, plant sweet peas as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. Sweet peas handle light frosts. Plant in full sun and well-drained soil. Soil enriched with aged manure or compost is perfect for sweet peas. Sweet pea seedlings are a favorite snack for birds, slugs, and snails, especially if planted in fall. Protect seedlings from pests with netting, if necessary. Spread a 2-inch-thick layer of mulch around plants and water them regularly for best flower production....

2 14 ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 cup yellow cornmeal ½ cup whole milk 1 tablespoon butter salt and pepper

After temporarily shuttering its stores and pausing online ordering in late March due to new coronavirus safety measures, The TJX Companies, which owns T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, and Marshall’s, is slowly ramping business back up as some states begin to loosen restrictions on non-essential businesses. In addition to reopening some physical stores, T.J. Maxx has also relaunched online shopping, but there’s a catch. The retailer has placed a cap on the number of online orders allowed per day to help comply with enhanced safety measures at its distribution facilities....

“Evidently, Chris wasn’t a great golfer,” Caroline says. “Snowman became his nickname. We named our farm Red Bird Farm after Luke’s sister and wanted to honor Chris as well.” “Luke, Caroline, and the boys are constantly on the go,” says their longtime designer Chad James. “This is really a space where they can check out and be reclusive. They can just shut off from the outside world for a bit....

¼ cup creamy peanut butter 3 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoon soy sauce 1 clove garlic, minced

Made by the brand Genteele, the customer-favorite bath mat is filled with memory foam that shoppers love sinking their feet into after stepping out of a steamy shower. Not only is the bath mat super plush, but it’s also incredibly soft thanks to its outer microfiber layer that has a velvety feel. Along with being comfortable, the bath mat is practical, too. The bottom is backed with PVC dots designed to prevent skidding, as long as it’s placed on a dry floor....

Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 30 inches tall Buy It: Ageratum Flower ($12, Walmart) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 2 feet tall Buy It: Dwarf Blue Bachelor Button Cornflower Garden Flower Seeds ($3, Walmart) Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 12 inches tall Buy It: Dianthus Everlast ($8, Walmart) Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 feet tall Buy It: Deluxe Dutch Gladiolus Mixture ($20, Breck’s) Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 7 feet tall Buy It: Sunflower Sunny Hedge Blend Seeds ($10, The Home Depot) Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 6 feet tall Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 3 feet tall Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 4 feet tall Buy It: Zinnia Flowering Seed Mixture ($9, The Home Depot)

The best pies to order online come from top bakeries around the country, but they’ll taste just as fresh and flavorful as if they were homemade (and possibly, dare we say, even better?). Food delivery services like Harry & David, Williams Sonoma, and Goldbelly allow you to shop your favorite pies online, then receive them at your doorstep a few days later. From there, you can choose to pop the pie directly in the oven for immediate feasting or save it in your freezer for a sweet treat later on....

Name: Ginkgo biloba Growing Conditions: Full sun in medium moisture, well-drained soil Size: Up to 80 feet tall and 40 feet wide Zones: 3–8 Buy It: 2 Ginkgo trees ($155, The Home Depot) Name: Quercus spp. Growing Conditions: Full sun in medium moisture, well-drained soil Size: Up to 80 feet tall and wide (depending on variety) Zones: 3–10 Buy It: Nuttal oak tree ($60, The Home Depot) Name: Carpinus caroliniana Growing Conditions: Part shade to full shade in medium moisture soil Size: Up to 35 feet tall and wide Zones: 3–9 Buy It: American hornbeam tree ($40, Etsy) Name: Gymnocladus dioicus Growing Conditions: Full sun in moist, well-drained soil Size: Up to 80 feet tall and 55 feet wide Zones: 3–8 Buy It: Kentucky coffee tree ($45, Etsy) Name: Tilia americana Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade in medium moisture, well-drained soil Size: Up to 80 feet tall and 50 feet wide Zones: 2–8 Buy It: American linden tree ($26, Etsy) Name: Acer spp....

A Measure of Invasiveness A plant’s invasiveness can vary from one region of the country to the next. For example, a plant that’s invasive in a warm climate might not be problematic in a colder region, since its seeds die in freezing temperatures, making it impossible to multiply out of control. To help you zero in on the worst invasive plants for your region, public gardens in six major regions across the United States offer their top ten species to avoid....

“A desk lamp should provide a clear, bright light that makes a statement,” said Jung Lee, event architect and founder of Fête, Jung Lee NY, and Slowdance. “Any opportunity you have to enhance your space with joy, you should grab it.” To find the best desk lamps, we researched a variety of picks and considered factors like dimensions, material, bulb and wattage, and cord length. In addition to Lee, we also consulted Jennifer Jenkins, IALD, director of lighting at WeWork, and Farah Merhi, an interior designer....

“Laundry baskets are essential for keeping your laundry organized and off the floor, piled up,” says Chantelle Malarkey, an interior designer and lifestyle expert. “It also helps with family members who tend to just toss them wherever they land—specifically with children.” The baskets themselves come in a variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from flexible ones to mesh-material options. To find the best laundry baskets, we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind size, material, weight, and care....

If you’re participating in a white elephant exchange this year, finding the perfect quirky gift can be a challenge. Instead of buying an item that gets re-gifted or left behind at the end of the night, we’ve created a list of items your friends and family will actually want to take home. Our list of the best white elephant gifts under $35 features a handful of cute home decor items, board games, budget-friendly kitchen tools, and more....

Like other cruciferous vegetables, which are part of the cabbage family, Brussels sprouts are wildly healthy. They’re low in calories, high in fiber, and deliver a good dose of vitamin K and vitamin C. Despite this, they certainly don’t have to taste like “health food.” If you stick with these techniques for cooking Brussels sprouts, chances are you’ll soon have a new favorite side dish. Before we dive into how to cook Brussels sprouts, we should point out that you can eat them raw, too....

As the leaves begin to change colors and the cooler weather starts to creep in, it’s time to swap out light summer fabrics for warmer winter materials. While you may pull out chunky sweaters and replace a linen throw with a wool blanket, it’s also important to change the sheets on your bed to help you stay warm during the colder months. “Flannel is a lovely fabric that is pleasing to the touch and cozy to cuddle with at night,” says Caron Woolsey, founder and principal designer at CW Interiors....