Dwarf lilac varieties are smaller in scale than the common lilac but offer similar flower colors and scents. These shrubs reach 4 to 6 feet in height, which makes them suitable plants for small gardens and even containers. With their compact branching, the dwarf plants can be trained as hedges and topiaries. Their tighter growth habit requires less time and maintenance than the common lilac. The Meyer lilac, or dwarf Korean lilac, is one of the better known varieties....
Soften the lines of cottage architectural staples, such as paneled walls and exposed ceiling beams, with a swirly floral print. Taking its color cues from a collection of vintage earthenware jugs, a royal blue motif brings the two plush armchairs in this living room into bloom. Kick-pleat skirting on the chairs adds to the furnishings’ feminine appeal, while a striped rug underfoot keeps the room from looking too sweet. Knotty pine paneling is quintessential cottage cabin fare, but if you’re looking for a light alternative to the standard decor, think Swedish....
6 sesame seed hamburger buns, split and toasted 1 recipe Green Grape Relish Green Grape Relish ½ cup seedless green grapes, quartered ¼ cup finely chopped English cucumber 2 tablespoon finely chopped sweet onion, such as Vidalia 2 tablespoon finely chopped green sweet pepper 1 ½ teaspoon honey 1 teaspoon seeded and finely chopped fresh jalapeño pepper* 1 leaf fresh mint, slivered Continue as directed in Step 6. For Easy Cleanup: Line your slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner....
4 cup unbleached bread flour ¾ cup whole wheat flour ¼ cup rye flour (or cornmeal or additional whole wheat flour 1 ½ tablespoon honey 1 ½ teaspoon table salt (or 2 1/2 tsp. coarse kosher salt 1 ½ teaspoon instant yeast (also labeled bread-machine or fast-rising yeast) 2 tablespoon olive oil 2 cup water, at room temperature All-Purpose Pizza Dough 5 cup unbleached bread flour 1 tablespoon sugar or honey 1 ½ teaspoon salt or 2 1/2 tsp....
Vegetarian Burgers Place one portion Vegetarian Beans and Grains Master Recipe in a food processor. Cover and pulse until mixture comes together. Transfer to a medium bowl. (Or place mixture in a medium bowl and mash with a fork until it comes together.) Stir in 1 lightly beaten egg, 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs, 1/4 cup each finely chopped onion and red bell pepper, 1/2 tsp. Cajun seasoning, and 1/4 tsp....
1 10 ounce jar purchased lemon curd ½ 8 ounce carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
Michael graduated with a bachelor of science in hotel, restaurant, and institutional management from Penn State University. As part of his training, he was also educated at the Hotel Institute Montreux. After he graduated, he spent four years working at the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts group as a food and beverage assistant manager, a restaurant manager, and then a lounge manager. He then gained experience as a bed & breakfast owner at Old Charm in St....
3 ounce chopped milk chocolate 2 tablespoon butter ¼ cup sour cream 1 cup sifted powdered sugar To Store: Layer unfilled cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight freezer container; cover. Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze in freezer containers for up to 3 months. Thaw, then fill, if desired.
See more of our favorite fall garden plants here. Potent Poison Though it’s arguably worth growing for its attractive blooms, monkshood has a reputation that dates all the way back to Greek and Roman mythology for the deadly compounds it produces. Another common name of this plant is wolfsbane, as years ago it was used as a poison in wolf bait. In areas of Europe and Asia where monkshood is native, indigenous people used it to help hunt animals, either in powdered form or by rubbing sap onto arrows and other hunting tools....
1 teaspoon ground cumin ½ teaspoon ground coriander ½ teaspoon ground ginger ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
An important note: It’s easier to carve pumpkins skillfully if you have a variety of tools, especially when you’re cutting small sections. Experiment with different instruments, like woodcutting knives, apple corers, and clay-sculpting tools to achieve different effects. After carving, illuminate these pumpkin houses with tea lights for a warm, homey glow. To carve: Hollow out three pumpkins – one medium, one tall, and one short and round. (Hint: Hollow them out from the bottom to keep your pumpkin houses’ roofs intact!...
