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Lois earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Iowa in food science and home economics journalism in 1981, which launched her career in food publications. Since then, she has had an illustrious career as a food editor, which involves developing and testing recipes, writing food articles, managing test kitchens, and supervising an editing process. Her first job was to write about food for several companies, including Nabisco, Tupperware, and Hellman’s....

*Frozen Spinach Option: If desired, substitute two 10-ounce packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained. Sprinkle with salt. Omit cooking of spinach. To serve right away: Chilling step may be omitted. Bake 10 to 15 minutes for final timing.

Once you have a collection, it’s time to build the frames. You’ll need corner trim, plus a few other carpentry and crafts supplies for this project. After that, just follow our seven simple steps to craft DIY album frames. What You Need 3/4-inch corner trim (allow 5 feet per frame)Miter sawMeasuring tapeFine-grit sandpaperWood glueClamps23-gauge pin nailerSpray paintRecord album coverPutty knife/paint multi-toolGlazier pointsHammer Step 1: Rough-Cut the Trim Gather materials. When purchasing trim keep in mind that material will be lost when you make your cuts....

Berry Add 1 cup blueberries, blackberries, and/or raspberries during the last minute of mixing in the ice cream maker. Per serving: 89 calories, 4 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate, 1 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 0 g fiber, 16 g total sugar, 1% Vitamin A, 4% Vitamin C, 35 mg sodium, 5% calcium, 0% iron Peach Puree 2 cups fresh or frozen, thawed sliced peaches; swirl into yogurt before placing in airtight container and freezing....

According to Kristen Pullen, woody and edibles ornamental program manager at Bushel and Berry, the new Cascade blueberry varieties for hanging baskets are exciting because they’re both edible and ornamental. “As edibles have been taking off as a trend, there’s also the whole edible landscape side of things,” Pullen says. “So you not only have an ornamental for the landscape, but an edible, too.” These new Cascade blueberries are both varieties of highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) that were bred to stay compact and have weeping or trailing branches....

2 cup dried elbow macaroni (8 ounces) 2 tablespoon butter ½ cup chopped onion (1 medium) 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 ¾ cup milk 1 ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (6 ounces) 6 ounce American cheese slices (about 8 slices), torn Ground black pepper (optional)

Because of its tidy size and drought-tolerant nature, marjoram is a natural for container gardens. Grow it with other herbs or vegetables, or enjoy it with low-maintenance flowers. This easy-care herb is also a natural for rock gardens and flower borders. Marjoram Care Must-Knows Like most Mediterranean herbs, marjoram needs a spot that gets plenty of sun (at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun is best) and good drainage....

5 Tips to Make Cakes Bake Evenly With so many potential causes for uneven cakes, there are a variety of solutions. How to Prevent Cake from Sinking After Baking Cupcakes and cakes from scratch may rise while baking, then fall again once cooled. This is often caused by small mistakes during baking. But falling cakes are easily preventable. Here’s how: Check your baking powder: Expired or old baking powder is one way your cake may not hold up after baking....

Wings Sauces: Blue Buffalo: In a small saucepan heat 1 cup bottled cayenne pepper sauce (Frank’s Red Hot®), 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/4 cup white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder over medium heat until butter melts; cool. Stir in 1/4 cup finely crumbled blue cheese.Korean Heat: In a small saucepan, cook 1/2 cup Asian chili sauce (sriracha sauce), or Asian chili paste (sambal oelek); 1/3 cup packed brown sugar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce, and 3 tablespoons rice vinegar over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly....

Materials Matter Think honed, hammered, and distressed when selecting finishes and fittings to create a room that’s both modern and rustic. This spa-like bath presents a classic material, Carrara marble, in high-impact ways. A statuesque trough sink crafted of honed marble sits atop a wood base, while the same type of marble appears as tidily aligned tiles in the shower and behind the tub. The bathtub is copper, and its shape feels very today, while the wood floor sports a natural finish that highlights imperfections and grain patterns....

The Most-Searched Thanksgiving Stuffings You can’t do turkey on Thanksgiving without the signature side: stuffing. There are endless recipes and possibilities here—corn bread stuffing, old-fashioned bread stuffing, meaty stuffings, slow cooker stuffing—the list goes on. Per Google’s unique search findings, it’s clear the country enjoys an array of dressings at the feasting table. The most popular stuffing is meat-based stuffings in 17 states, followed by corn bread dressing in 15 states....