I gathered all the ingredients provided on the class page. Since my class was only 30 minutes, I measured out what I could beforehand and it turned out to be super helpful. There’s a countdown timer on the screen that ran out and I was instantly transported to Paola’s (one of the two Toscana Mia sisters) kitchen in Tuscany. After a short greeting and letting her know I was ready to go, we started the focaccia-making process....
If Elf is in your regular rotation of festive film favorites, you already know that Buddy likes to stick to the four main food groups: candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup. This year, you can join him in that sugar-fest with a specialty box from HelloFresh, featuring his signature spaghetti dish—and it may surprise you how delicious Spaghetti alla Buddy is. The box comes with everything you need (and in the cutest Elf-themed design): Colavita spaghetti, maple syrup, chocolate syrup, marshmallows, chocolate nonpareil candies, crumbled chocolate frosted pastries, and an instruction card with just four easy steps....
Olive Oil vs. Vegetable Oil According to the North American Olive Oil Association, olive oil is produced through the natural crushing of olives. Cold-pressed, unrefined olive oil made without heat or harmful substances is known as extra virgin olive oil ($16.49, Target). Bottles labeled “light” or simply “olive oil” contain mostly refined olive oil, but it’s always combined with virgin olive oil (aka unrefined) to add flavor, color and some of the micronutrients such as antioxidants and polyphenols....
Jack-in-the-Pulpit Care Must-Knows This native plant thrives in damp, acidic, and rich humus forest floors in eastern North America. To create this habitat for Jack-in-the-pulpit in your garden, amend the soil in an area of full or part shade with compost and an acidic fertilizer if needed. It doesn’t require a well-drained location as many other plants do, making it a wonderful option for wet, boggy areas of your garden. Jack-in-the-pulpits are poisonous, especially the corms (bulblike roots), so exercise caution when planting these if you have pets and/or small children around....
1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (about 4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder* ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla Sugar Cookie Cutouts 3 cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup cornstarch 1 cup butter, softened 1 3 ounce package cream cheese, softened ¾ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 tablespoon vanilla *Tip: To outline cookies, spoon thick, glaze-consistency Royal Icing into a decorating bag fitted with a small round decorating tip....
Currently she owns her own business as a freelance writer and editor. She contributes regularly to a number of magazines and websites. She’s also an adjunct professor of features and magazine writing for Drake University.
Kristin’s lifestyle brand, Nourish Co., invites visitors to celebrate their unique heritage and rituals through hosting parties, interior design, and inspiring food. Her original recipe for mochi latkes can be read in Better Homes & Gardens, and Kristin has also written for Eat, Drink & Think, Jade Magazine, The Jerusalem Post, HeyAlma, and The San Francisco Chronicle. She is a popular spokesperson in Jewish newspapers and media. Growing up as both Jewish and Japanese-American, Kristen struggled to feel like she fit into her hometown of Los Angeles....
How to Caramelize Onions The best onions to use for caramelizing are sweet onions, since they tend to be juicy with a mild, sweet taste. Some popular sweet varieties include Maui, Vidalia, and Walla Walla onions. Once you’ve got you’re onions, follow these steps to learn the best way to caramelize onions. Step 1: Prep Onions For 4 to 6 servings (about ⅓-cup each), start with two large onions and peel away and discard the outer papery layers....
1 cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 2 tablespoon lemon juice
How to arrange living room furniture in a rectangular room depends on the natural focal point of the space. In some rooms, this is architectural, such as a fireplace or a set of windows. In others, the focal point is a television. Once you determine this feature, orient the seating toward it. This feature now has the attracting qualities the wall is used to—let the furniture gravitate there. For a large living room layout, find ways to create zones in the space....
Meringue Christmas Filling When preparing batter, add 2 Tbsp. red, white, or green nonpareils the last 1 minute of folding. If desired, lightly sprinkle macarons with additional nonpareils before baking. Prepare Buttercream Filling as directed, except substitute 1/2 tsp. almond or coconut extract for the vanilla and tint green using green food coloring. *Food coloring Use gel or paste food coloring. Liquid food coloring may interfere with the ratio of liquid and dry ingredients....
