How to Store Basil Before storing basil, it’s important to choose fresh herbs that are at their prime for the longer-lasting results. Look for basil that has evenly colored, fresh-looking leaves with no brown spots or signs of wilting. From there, follow these steps to properly store basil: How to Freeze Basil While it’s not recommended to simply toss basil leaves into a bag and freeze, you can still enjoy basil’s fresh flavor via the freezer....
Before you begin, take the time to choose the right hacksaw blade for the material you’re cutting. A suitable blade not only minimizes the risk of damage or injury, but also the amount of physical exertion needed to cut through the material. Learn our secrets to picking the right blade—and much more—in the following steps. Step 1: Prep Item Measure and mark the item you plan to saw. Make a small mark with a pencil or marker to designate where you should start the cut....
A paint sprayer, as the name implies, sprays paint onto a surface with the use of a trigger on the device. This tool helps shorten a project’s timeline and improves the paint finish quality. However, a paint sprayer generally uses about 33% more paint than a roller, so make sure to plan ahead when buying paint. Take a look at this helpful guide to learn how to use a paint sprayer....
How to Wash a Fleece Blanket The tricky part of washing fleece blankets (or other fuzzy throws, like faux fur and microfiber) is maintaining their super-soft feel. To prevent pilling or matting, wash fleece blankets separately in cold water on a gentle cycle. Use only a small amount of detergent—more soap won’t necessarily make your blanket cleaner. In fact, the excess detergent can actually stick to the fleece fibers and make your blanket feel less soft....
1 package active dry yeast 1 ½ cup warm water (105° F to 115° F) 1 tablespoon honey 3 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoon olive oil Wheat-Flaxseed Pitas: Prepare Homemade Pitas as directed, except decrease all-purpose flour to 2 cups and add 1-1/2 cups whole wheat flour and 1/2 cup ground flaxseeds or flaxseed meal. Knead in enough additional all-purpose flour to keep dough from sticking.
½ cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon sugar 1 ½ teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ cup chopped caramel cocoa-coated cacao beans or chocolate-covered espresso beans **Test Kitchen Tip: Look for caramel- and cocoa-coated cocoa beans at a specialty chocolate shop. Or call Chocolaterie Stam (1-877-782-6246) and request roasted cocoa beans dipped in caramelized sugar and rolled in cocoa. Coffee Mug Soufflés: Butter eight 4- to 5-ounce oven-going coffee mugs and sprinkle with sugar....
If you don’t already have a storm door (or if the one you have is dysfunctional), you can install one on your own. See how easy it is to upgrade your front door in just a few hours. What You Need Storm door, we used this Andersen storm door Tape measure Z-bar extender Sawhorses or outdoor worktable Door hinges Screws Plastic sweep Latch Closer Dead bolt, optional Strike plate Shim Doorjamb bracket...
The Colors: (from top to bottom) Natural Wicker OC-1; benjaminmoore.com This warm neutral works well for large pieces. Jamaican Aqua 2048-60; benjaminmoore.com This vibrant aqua dds the pop. Match small upholstered pieces and pillows to this hue. Raisin 1237; benjaminmoore.com Try this reddish brown on trim, using a semigloss finish. Porter Ranch Cream 148; benjaminmoore.com With a hint of peach, this cream takes the starkness out of white ceilings. Intense Peach 081; benjaminmoore....
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½ cup whipping cream 1 tablespoon sugar ¼ teaspoon vanilla To Make Ahead: Prepare as directed through Step 1. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw dough in the refrigerator for 24 hours. Continue as directed in Step 2.
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Laura’s areas of expertise include small-space and sustainable living, which she covers in her books. In addition to Better Homes and Gardens, you can find her writing in Country Living, Real Simple, and online at Apartment Therapy, Domino, Food52, Remodelista, and more. She’s served as a deputy editor at Curbed and an interim home director at Real Simple for special projects. Laura holds a B.A. of English from New York University and completed the interior design basic core at the Parsons School of Design....
1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened ⅔ cup butter, softened 3 ⅓ cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon finely shredded lemon peel
