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A Glass of Bovino Alisa Bovino of A Glass of Bovino worked with her husband to update their home’s main bathroom. Some of the remodeling projects included tiling, painting, installing molding, and building a secret linen cabinet. Traditional molding and stunning marble give the space classic appeal, while Alisa’s favorite colors, green and blue, add a dash of color. Beginning in the Middle Catherine and Bryan Williamson, the husband-wife team behind Beginning in the Middle, took on the ambitious project of adding two dormers to the second floor of a 1950s Cape Cod-style home....

Choosing the Right Gray True grays are generally considered cool neutrals, but each hue can shift in temperature depending on its undertones. Flushed with red or yellow, gray appears warm. Blue and silver tones give gray a chilly undercurrent. Identify the undertones in the gray you choose to generate your desired atmosphere; knowing the undertones will also help you select accent colors and accessories. In general, most gray shades are good choices for bedroom walls....

Entree: Tomato-Herb Pot Roast Tomato sauce and paste, plus a glug of red wine, plenty of herbs, and aromatic veggies, make up the uber-flavorful braising sauce for this moist and tender pot roast. Sauteed beans act as the Italian-inspired bed for the roast to rest on come dinnertime. Top with fresh parsley and shredded Parm and prepare to dig into a comfort food masterpiece. Get the recipe: Tomato-Herb Pot Roast...

The collection features a range of modern furniture, bathroom necessities, charming kitchenware items, and a range of pillows, throw blankets and bedding in subdued shades and colorful patterns. Bright accents of yellow and light pink appear throughout the collection to provide an extra pop of color. And of course, Gap couldn’t leave out its signature denim, seen in both the bedding and furniture categories. Whether you’re looking to decorate an entire room or just pick up a few new home necessities, this collection has it all....

2 ounce cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon butter softened ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup powdered sugar Milk (optional) Salted-Caramel Nut Rolls: Prepare as directed, except add 1/4 cup chopped roasted cashews to the filling. Cover and cook as directed; cool, uncovered, 30 minutes. Omit icing. Drizzle with 1/3 cup caramel-flavor ice cream topping and sprinkle with 1/4 cup coarsely chopped roasted cashews and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes.Nutrition analysis per serving: 358 calories, 4 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate, 18 g total fat (10 g sat....

Slow Cooker Fennel and Black Pepper Peasant Bread: Prepare dough as directed, except omit garlic and herb. Stir 2 teaspoons fennel seed and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in with the yeast mixture, yogurt, warm milk, and salt. Continue as directed. Nutrition analysis per serving: 126 calories, 4 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 1 g total sugar, 0% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 372 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 8% iron

How you arrange your small deck furniture can make or break the traffic flow of your outdoor space. Outdoor furniture arrangements set up to encourage conversation are key, as well as comfortable seating that can withstand the elements. Even narrow decks can be a great spot to entertain guests with a few clever furniture tricks. Whether you opt for symmetrical seating or select furniture that’s open and airy, there are many ways to optimize your small deck....

Turkey Breast Option: Place a 2 to 2-1/2-pound bone-in turkey breast half on a rack in a roasting pan. Place the pan on grill rack not directly over coals. Cover and grill for 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until thermometer in meat registers 170 degrees F, brushing with glaze the last 15 minutes. Add coals and wood chips every 30 minutes or as necessary to maintain medium heat. Prepare 1/2 of the stuffing recipe and heat over coals the last 20 minutes of grilling....

4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespoon milk

1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4-1/4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla **Tip: Meringue powder is a mixture of pasteurized dried egg whites, sugar, and edible gums. Look for it in the baking aisle of your supermarket or at a specialty food store.

Jalapeno & Mexican Spices: In a medium skillet cook 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced, and 1 clove minced garlic in 2 teaspoons hot olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until just softened. Transfer mixture to medium bowl and stir in 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; cool. Makes 1 1/3 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 93 calories, 1 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 9 g total fat (5 g sat....