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Tips Transfer cut bars to covered storage container. Refrigerate up to 2 days or freeze up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature to serve.

Name: Camellia japonica Growing Conditions: Part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 12 feet tall Zones: 7-9 Name: Hamamelis virginiana Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 20 feet tall Zones: 3-8 Name: Corylopsis spp. Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 8 feet tall Zones: 5-8 Buy It: Corylopsis spicata ‘Aurea’ - Spike Winterhazel ($34, Quackin Grass Nursery) Name: Daphne odora Growing Conditions: Part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 4 feet tall Zones: 7-9 Buy It: Daphne odora Pink ($33, Wayside Gardens) Name: Jasminum nudiflorum Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 15 feet tall Zones: 6-10 Buy It: Winter Jasmine Flowering Shrub with Yellow Flowers ($18, The Home Depot) Name: Cornus mas Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 25 feet tall Zones: 4-8 Buy It: Cornus mas, Cornelian Cherry Seedling ($28, Cricket Hill Garden) Name: Salix discolor Growing Conditions: Full sun to part shade and well-drained soil Size: To 15 feet tall Zones: 4-8 Name: Helleborus...

What Is Sumo Citrus? The Sumo is the brand name of what’s known elsewhere as the dekopon. It’s a medium-sized, bright orange citrus fruit, most easily distinguished by the tell-tale bump on the top. (The name likely comes from the topknot hairstyle worn by sumo wrestlers.) The dekopon dates back to 1972 in Japan. All the wonderful varieties of citrus are crossbreeds of three base fruits: the pomelo, the mandarin, and the citron....

Sweet Alyssum Care Must-Knows Alyssums are easy plants to start from seed. Because they’re cool-season annuals, they can be sown directly in your garden a few weeks before the last frost date for your area. They don’t mind the cold, as long as it isn’t a hard freeze. If you want an even quicker impact in your garden, start seeds indoors 5-6 weeks before the last frost date. It is best to plant alyssum in well-drained soil, keeping plants evenly moist throughout the season....

1 cup chopped onion 1 tablespoon cooking oil 1 14.5 ounce can whole tomatoes, undrained and cut up ⅔ cup white vinegar ¼ cup orange juice 2 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon molasses 2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon liquid smoke ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper Dry Rub ½ cup paprika ⅓ cup ground black pepper ¼ cup salt ¼ cup chili powder ¼ cup ground cumin ¼ cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoon granulated sugar 2 tablespoon cayenne pepper...

“You need to consider what fabrics make the most sense for your couch,” says Jung Lee, event architect and founder of Fête, Jung Lee NY, and Slowdance. “For example, if you have pets, you need a fabric that is pet-friendly.” Couch covers are available in various sizes, fabrics, and colors to fit any couch, loveseat, or chair. No matter what type of couch cover you’re looking for, this list has plenty of options to provide some extra protection and style....

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“Painting your cabinets is a great way to update your kitchen or bath for less than installing them new, and there’s an almost unlimited choice of colors,” says Diana Hathaway, color expert, interior designer, and founder of Gorgeous Color. The first step, however, is choosing the right color. “Once you narrow down to four to five color choices, sample them all before committing so that you have a cabinet color you know you’ll love,” Hathaway advises....

1. Start with Art To establish a mood and color palette, play around with art. A large piece draws eyes and provides a style starting point. Lean frames against the wall for a less formal look (they’re easy to swap) or hang them for a more finished feel. 2. Go Green Plants in pretty pots are winners year-round, and seasonal fresh flowers or branches bring in color and drama. For the holidays, call on fragrant greenery like eucalyptus or juniper....

The lint-free cloths can scrub, dry, and soak up spills on all kinds of surfaces like marble, stainless steel, tile, glass, and wood. And cleaning the cloths themselves is effortless, too; all you have to do is throw them in the washing machine when you’re done. The best-selling dish rags can be used wet or dry: A shopper who has purchased multiple sets and dubbed them the “best cloths ever,” shared that they use them daily—not to mention “everywhere”—and that “each purchase has lasted a year or two....

The great thing about the lightweight Tineco iFloor Cordless Wet-Dry Vacuum and Mop is it performs both functions at the same time. That means you can vacuum up hair, dirt, and crumbs as you mop your floors. Plus, it has a two-tank system that keeps fresh water separate from the dirty water while you mop. Unsurprisingly, the features have shoppers talking, resulting in 8,700 five-star ratings and 1,300 positive reviews....

How to Brush on BBQ Sauce Safely First, and most importantly, let’s talk food safety. Separate portions of your BBQ sauce for brushing onto raw meat and for serving at the table so you don’t cross-contaminate. To avoid any mix-ups, we recommend using different colors or sizes of bowls for each. Use a BBQ sauce brush to apply the sauce to the meat and then wash the brush thoroughly before using it again....

The fall-theme trees started popping up last year, and we’re already seeing people put them up this year. There are hundreds of new Instagram posts with #FallChristmasTree—and all the images are gorgeous. If you’ve been looking for a reason to break out the holiday decorations a few months early, here is your excuse. Here are a few of my favorite trees and products you need to recreate the looks....