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Best Hedge Plants Choose hearty, pest- and disease-resistant plants that suit your climate and garden conditions. Wise plant choices make a healthy hedge that’s easy to maintain. Slow- and moderate-growing plants are best; fast growers mean more frequent upkeep. A tidy, formal hedge needs regular clipping, while a naturalistic design entails only annual trimming. Your choice of shrubs also should be guided by the style of hedge you want. Formal hedges, with a solid architectural form, neatly frame a yard or rooms within it....

Lauren is currently a student at Iowa State University, where she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism and mass communication and a minor in apparel, merchandising, and design. She was recently inducted into the Kappa Tau Alpha honor society, which recognizes academic excellence in the field of journalism. She also served as the editor-in-chief of Ethos magazine for two years and has had creative works published in a collegiate arts journal....

Think red wine is OK at room temperature? It’s actually best if red wine is chilled briefly—10 minutes in the freezer or an ice bucket or 30 minutes in the refrigerator—to bring it to the correct temperature. White wine serving temperature is also cooler than room temp, but it shouldn’t be fresh from the fridge if you want to experience all of the flavor notes. Sparkling, White, Rosè, and Red Wine Storage Temperatures The optimal sparkling, white, rosè, and red wine storage temperature is around 55°F....

1 cup milk ½ cup fresh lemon verbena leaves or 4 teaspoons lemon zest ½ teaspoon kosher salt ¾ cup sugar 3 egg yolks 1 ½ cup heavy cream 2 teaspoon vanilla Ginger Shortbread Crust ½ cup butter, softened 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup sugar 2 tablespoon finely chopped candied ginger 1 teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon kosher salt Herbs and edible flowers, such as lemon verbena, phlox, and/or roses

Following an editorial internship for CountryLiving.com and an art director position at Vox Magazine, Madison moved to New York to work in magazine journalism. She started as an intern and web photo assistant for Real Simple and a fashion and beauty writer for Bustle. It wasn’t long before she joined Hearst Digital Media, where she served as editorial assistant for CountryLiving.com and assistant editor of WomansDay.com and RedbookMag.com. During her time with Hearst, she worked as assistant editor on Town & Country, Good Housekeeping, Elle Decor, Popular Mechanics, Cosmopolitan, Prevention and other Hearst publications....

1 15 ounce can pumpkin ⅔ cup pure maple syrup ¼ cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla ½ teaspoon salt 3 eggs, lightly beaten ¾ cup milk Salted Pecan Brittle Nonstick cooking spray ¾ cup granulated sugar ¼ cup water ¾ cup pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt Make-Ahead Tip Pecan brittle can be made ahead - if you can keep people from eating it that long....

8 ounce coarsely chopped semisweet or bittersweet chocolate 1 cup whipping cream 3 tablespoon unsalted butter (no substitutes) 2 teaspoon instant espresso coffee powder or coffee granules Buttercream ⅔ cup sugar 3 tablespoon water 4 slightly beaten egg yolks 1 tablespoon coffee or chocolate liqueur or water 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup unsalted butter (no substitutes)

Slow Cooker Directions Season and, if desired, brown chicken. Place in a 4- to 5-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Add broth. Cover and cook on low 7 to 8 hours or high 3 1/2 to 4 hours. Continue as directed in Step 3. Chicken Masala In a 3- to 4-qt. saucepan heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high. Add 1/2 cup each chopped onion, carrot, and bell pepper and 2 cloves garlic, minced; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally....