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At present, Rocky Hills is a showplace for fiddleheads underfoot. But before 1990, attention was focused overhead. The garden began in 1956, when Henriette Granville Suhr, the head of furniture and interior design showrooms for Bloomingdale’s, and her husband, William, purchased the 13-acre farm as a weekend retreat. They had no serious background in gardening, but they discovered a passion for it as they transformed the property from a bramble-infested eyesore into a haven of outstanding shrubs and trees....

At What Temperature Is Turkey Done? Regardless of the size of your turkey, it’s safe to eat once the its internal temperature reaches 165°F, which you can gauge using a meat thermometer. When roasting turkey, here are the temperatures to follow: Whole turkey: On your meat thermometer, a whole cooked turkey should reach an internal temperature of 165°F in the breast, and 175°F in the thigh.Whole turkey, stuffed: The center of the stuffing must reach 165°F....

In particular, the raised garden beds filled with fresh veggies caught her eye, and she soon found out that Leslie Bennett, owner of Pine House Edible Gardens, was behind the pretty, productive design. Bennett is known for the gorgeous vegetable beds she creates for her clients and for finding creative ways to weave in edibles throughout a landscape. Titi and Eric Liu decided to hire Bennett and landscape architect Holly Kuljian to help them reimagine their simple landscaping of mostly native ornamental plants as a more diverse, beautiful mix with plenty of edibles....

When buying an air purifier, you want to make sure it has a true HEPA (high efficiency particulate air) filter. These products meet the industry standard and capture at least 99.97% of airborne particles. (Watch out for purifiers advertised as having HEPA-type filters—they’re not the real deal). The Pure Enrichment PureZone Mini Portable Air Purifier stands out because it has a two-stage filtration system: Not only does it have a true HEPA filter, but it also has an activated carbon pre-filter to serve as an added trap....

Every element was selected for its ease in handling guests while keeping things simple. The slipcovered sectional in the family room can host the most on its own, with armchairs, two window seats, and ottomans supplementing seating for larger gatherings. The decor suggests the beach in its watery blue accessories and sandy-hued rugs, but the house doesn’t go overboard. Design-build team Michael and Betty Terry and interior designer Wendy Blackband collaborated with the couple to marry their beachy-meets-contemporary aesthetics....

Plants for Creating the Summer Vegetable Garden Plan 8 Carrot* 1 Cherry tomato 12 Bush green beans 4 Basil 1 Salad tomato 1 Bell pepper 1 Cabbage* 12 Snow pea* 2 Parsley* 8 Onion* *Vegetables planted in early spring and not yet harvested. Each of these crops comes in all sorts of varieties. Feel free to choose your favorites, or experiment with new-to-you cultivars. Get the Free Summer Vegetable Garden Plan The garden plan for this design includes an illustrated version of the planted garden, a detailed layout diagram, a list of plants for the garden as shown, and complete instructions for installing the garden....

Keep it visible. You won’t use what you don’t remember you have. Line up items neatly, keep labels facing out, and embrace clear containers. Store refrigerated leftovers at eye level and in front so they’re easy to see and available to use in a new meal. Give everything a date. This can either be the day you bought it or a toss date. ID leftovers and homemade items. A few minutes of labeling before storing will pay off....

When it comes to creating a space that evokes feelings of comfort and peace, renowned British designer John Pawson seems to have mastered the art. His country home nestled in the rolling hills of rural England is a newly converted farming estate—aptly name Home Farm—that dates back more than 400 years, to 1610. The designer is known for his signature minimalism and paid careful attention to every design decision on the property—even down to sourcing felled Elm trees for the kitchen floors to compliment the original timber elements....

Berry Cheesecake Parfaits: Prepare granola as directed. For parfaits, substitute 1 1/2 cups mixed fresh berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries or sliced strawberries) for the tropical fruit and omit yogurt. In a medium mixing bowl place 3 ounces (1/3 cup) creamy style Brie or Brie cheese, rind removed. Add 8 ounces softened cream cheese (1 cup), 2 to 3 tablespoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until combined....

How to Make Store-Bought Frosting Better by Whipping It The thick, creamy stuff in the can is delicious as-is, but this canned frosting hack also allows you to spread that glorious frosting even easier. I used some creamy chocolate canned frosting, but this trick works with whatever favorite flavor you have on hand. How easy is that? The light and fluffy results are due to beating air into the frosting. It’s the perfect budget-friendly dessert hack for achieving those home baking projects....

1 cup finely chopped onion (1 medium) 8 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoon ground ancho chile peppers or hot chili powder 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 14.5 ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth ½ cup almond butter ½ cup raisins 1 teaspoon orange zest Enchiladas 4 cup shredded cooked turkey 2 ½ cup crumbled queso fresco ⅓ cup vegetable oil 12 6 inch corn tortillas Toasted, salted pepitas; chopped red onion; and snipped fresh cilantro

Market forms of ginger: Ginger is used both as a seasoning and as a confection. Candied or Crystallized: A confection rather than a spice. Bits of gingerroot are cooked in a sugar syrup, then coated with sugar. Candied ginger often is found in chutneys and preserves.Gingerroot: The fresh form of the root. Its flavor is hotter and more aromatic than ground ginger. Gingerroot is a staple for anyone who does a lot of Chinese cooking....

Landscape Edging Uses Edging creates clean, crisp lines between beds and other areas. It is most visible between a lawn and the adjoining garden, but landscape edging can define a flower border, a shrub bed, a single tree, or the transition from a patio to the surrounding garden. It emphasizes the lines of beds, and it leads the eye to the next garden focal point. From a practical standpoint, landscape edging helps to keep turfgrass from creeping into surrounding garden areas....

½ cup plain low-fat yogurt 2 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 clove minced garlic ¼ cup olive oil

Many farmers-market aficionados will claim their city’s variety of vendors is the best. But which events are truly worth traveling across state lines to check out? To identify the best farmers markets, we started with this study of the top cities for farmers markets, conducted by Empire Today. The results are based on a number of factors, including each location’s walkability score, the average weather in April, the number of farmers markets per 100,000 people, and the affordability rating....

The key difference between murals and other wallpaper is how the pattern works. While traditional wallpaper typically features a seamlessly repeating print, murals portray a specific scene, such as a moody mountain setting or a colorful array of tropical plants. Perhaps the most popular theme for murals is scenes of nature, which offer a way to bring the outdoors in. Murals are fast becoming highly sought-after for interiors. York Wallcoverings, the oldest and largest wallcovering producer in the U....