Selecting Cheese Find the perfect cheese for any recipe or cheese tray with this handy cheese guide with info for cheese-lovers of any skill level. Fresh Cheeses These soft and rindless types of cheese are crafted within a day and are meant to be enjoyed soon after they’re made. Some of the different cheeses in this category include: Chèvre: This soft, mildly tangy goat cheese is great for serving over salads or as part of a cheese board....
OfferUp, a mobile resale marketplace, shared its suggestions for the top area or item to declutter based on your zodiac sign, relating the results to attributes associated with the astrological signs. Instead of trying to tackle every room in your home at once, focus on these small decluttering goals that you can check off your list in an hour or two. Find your sign below and get to work....
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Conventional heating systems create temperature zones in different parts of a room. These zones can make sections or levels of the room uncomfortable and prompt you to raise the heat setting to warm up the cool spots. Radiant floor heating warms the entire area to a consistent, comfortable temperature. It also heats without blower noise and dust. Most homeowners can expect to spend several days installing radiant heat flooring and should have electrical experience....
So begins the chili cookouts, baking with kids, and for Liz, the decorating. A pro at seasonal design, she shares decorating stories on Instagram @desertdecor. Toward the end of September, she starts dressing rooms in an autumn layer. Neutrals, like feathery pampas stems, keep the look low-key and complement the home’s subdued palette—but a few weeks later, she’s in Halloween mode, hanging witch hats and accenting fall displays with spiders....
Cheese Platter Essentials Start with the star of the platter: Cheese! When you’re brainstorming cheese board ideas, remember that it’s best to provide a few different varieties of cheese, since your guests’ tastes can vary. The mix of flavors and textures also makes the tasting experience more fun, and you or a guest might discover a new favorite, especially if you include a couple of offbeat cheeses. For a basic board, include at least one of each of three different types of cheese—a hard cheese, a soft cheese, and a blue cheese....
Use kraft paper to create a pattern the size of the pillow form. Mark the top center of the pattern. With one back fabric piece right side down on your work surface, use a sewing gauge and iron to fold up and press 1 inch of one 18-inch edge. Fold the raw edge into the pressed fold to create a 1/2-inch fold. Pin in place. Editor’s Tip: Many sewing projects are constructed with “right sides together,” which means the wrong side, or back, of the fabric is facing out....
What You Need Wood frame or canvas stretcher, 12x16 inchesRuler3/4-inch nailsHammerPencilDowel, cut to frame sizeScissorsCardboardPainters tape Step 1: Mark the Frame Measure 1/2 inch from the inside corner on both short sides of the wood frame. Mark spots. Measure 1/2 inch in from the long sides of the frame. Continue measuring across the bottom of the frame in 1/2-inch increments. Repeat along the top of the frame. Hammer nails into marked spots....
How to Make Brownies Step-by-Step When searching for the best brownie recipe, start by deciding on the texture you want to achieve: Do you like fudgy brownies or cake brownies? The best part about making brownies from scratch is you have all the control—once you understand the function each ingredient serves, you can tweak their amounts to make the recipe your own. In many brownie recipes, the proportion of flour to other ingredients is significantly lower than what baked goods like cookies or cake require....
Cookie Sheet Tips You don’t need many pieces of special equipment to make homemade cookies but a quality cookie sheet in good condition can make all the difference when you make cookies. Here are some tips from our Test Kitchen to use when shopping for pans. Replace cookie sheets that are warped or dark from years of baked-on grease.Purchase shiny, heavy-gauge cookie sheets that have very low or no sides.Be sure cookie sheets fit easily in your oven with one to two inches of space around the pan....
How to Make Croutons This easy method for basic baked croutons is going to be a go-to anytime you have stale bread. Learn how to make croutons for Caesar salad (and the best salad your dinner table has ever seen) with this easy oven method. Step 1: Prepare the Bread Preheat the oven to 300°F. Cube or tear bread to make 3½ cups (this will yield eight ¼-cup servings). Aim for ¾-inch cubes or pieces....
How to Make Meatballs When it comes to DIY meatballs, there are three essential components: meat, binders, and seasonings. There are endless variations when making homemade meatballs, so here is a basic guide on meatball ingredients to get you started. Ground Meat: Choose ground beef, veal, pork, Italian sausage, lamb, bison, turkey, or chicken. Some recipes call for a mix of two or more ground meats. Lean ground meat works well and makes the meatballs more healthful....
How to Make Deviled Eggs We’ll be using our classic deviled eggs recipe for this step-by-step process, but it will work for whatever version you prefer. Step 1: Boil Eggs Ensuring you have properly-boiled eggs that also peel well is key to making deviled eggs look their best. Use your favorite method for boiling eggs. If you’ve struggled to get them just right in the past, try our Test Kitchen’s favorite way to make hard-cooked eggs (by steaming!...
Despite the kitchen being the most sought-after room in the home, it’s also one of the toughest spots to keep neat. And corner cabinets are often the most puzzling. The depth and width of corner cabinets, whether upper or lower, make them a challenge to configure. If you find yourself in a similar situation, use the following tips for organizing a corner cabinet complete with a few options depending on the style of cabinet and your budget....
Calibrachoa has only been available in the retail plant world since the early 1990s. That’s not long in plant years, especially with how far the plant has come since then. What started out as a simple, single-color bloom has transformed into a whole new class of plant that comes in a riot of colors. These include yellow stars, speckles, veined and segmented petals, and sometimes combinations of all of the above....
When to Plant Jonquil Jonquil, like all spring-flowering bulbous perennials, requires planting a few months prior to bloom. Best planted in mid-autumn after the soil begins to cool, this plant establishes a strong root system in fall and early winter. Purchase jonquil bulbs at your local garden center or online from a reputable vendor. Look for large, firm bulbs that have a dry, papery covering. Jonquil Care Tips Jonquil grows best in organically rich, well-drained soil....
The flowers of New Guinea impatiens (Impatiens hawkeri) are like an exaggerated version of standard impatiens flowers. The showy blossoms are composed of five slightly overlapping petals, arranged around a small, button-like center. They come in a variety of bold hues from pink and white to lavender and orange. Impatiens also have a flower spur full of nectar, which makes them a favorite amongst pollinators like moths and butterflies....
Aside from giving you pistachio nuts, the trees themselves are also attractive and fit well in the home landscape. With their wide, somewhat shiny leaves and ripening fruit taking on a pink tone, pistachios have a distinctive, almost tropical look to them. Unlike many fruit and nut trees, pistachio trees are either male or female, so you’ll need to plant both for proper pollination. Fortunately, only one male is necessary for upwards of eight female trees....
“Since 2010, garage door replacements have consistently ranked among the top five household renovation investments in the annual Cost vs. Value Report, keeping with the trend that exterior home remodeling projects provide better ROI over most interior renovations,” says Christian Morrow, senior brand marketing manager for Overhead Door Brand. Many garage door retailers and showrooms offer installation services, but with a little bit of know-how, the right tools, and attention to safety, homeowners can also complete this home improvement job themselves....
How to Roast Nuts in the Oven Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (note that some recipes may call for a slightly higher or lower temperature, depending on the type of nuts and the seasonings you use).In a large bowl mix together your nuts and desired seasonings. If you’re adding a coating, like honey, mix it into your bowl of nuts first, then add dry seasonings, like sugar or cayenne pepper, so they’ll stick to the coating....
