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Mini Pavlovas: Prepare meringue as above, except use 1/2 tsp. vanilla in place of the rose water. Spoon meringue mixture into 35 mounds (about 3 tablespoons each) onto 2 very large parchment paper-lined baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Using the back of a spoon, create an indent in each meringue. Bake for 30 minutes. Turn off oven; let meringue dry in oven with the door closed for 1 hour....

⅓ cup whipping cream 2 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon lemon peel

1 tart apple, peeled 1 small fennel bulb 2 tablespoon sherry vinegar or balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar Dash salt Dash cayenne pepper

¾ cup butter 3 eggs 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 ¾ cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 ¼ cup milk Creamy White Frosting 1 cup shortening 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (about 4 cups) 3 tablespoon milk

**Tip: Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.

“Secure food storage containers are ideal as they prevent cooked foods from leaking and protect food from harmful bacteria,” says Rosa Lu, product manager at Buydeem. There are endless options available when it comes to food storage containers – glass, plastic, stainless steel, and even silicone storage bags. To find the best food storage containers, we researched a variety of picks, keeping in mind material, size, capacity, and usage. We also consulted Rosa Lu, product manager at Buydeem, for additional insight....

The number of fertilizers for indoor plants can seem overwhelming, but shopping is easier if you know a few basic facts. First, fertilizers provide different amounts of essential macronutrients to your plants: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (these are listed as N-P-K ratios on the packaging). Some fertilizers also provide plants with varying amounts of micronutrients and microbes to help the plant take up more of the valuable nutrients in the plant food....