What You Need: (All amounts should be based on the size path you’re creating. Speak to your local garden sales staff for accurate purchasing information.) White spray paintSod stripperAggregate stonesCoarse sandPlate compactorRakeCommercial brick edgingBricks of your choice Instructions: Mark the location of the path with white spray paint or parallel hoses. Remove the turf by hand or with a sod stripper. Then use a spade to excavate to a depth of 7 inches....
Of course, you can use real pumpkins for this project, but if you opt for faux, you’ll be able to use them year after year. Use bright orange, green, and black paint to make a festive Halloween decoration, or choose neutral colors to create a display all season long. No matter what colors you choose, we’ll show you how to pour the paint and tip your pumpkins for just the right look....
As this country’s oldest commemoration of the end of slavery, Juneteenth occupies a special place in the hearts of many African Americans. But the day is celebrated by people of all ethnicities and comes amid an expanding conversation about race in America. Communities all over the United States have planned observances. In Durham, North Carolina, the site of the largest troop surrender of the Civil War, a celebration is planned with songs, prayers, and presentations on the significance of the day....
“Our property is a postage stamp, so it was important for me to make use of all of our space, not only the backyard,” says Poole, an architect, who lived in the Santa Barbara house with her husband, Bruce Hickey, and their son, Liam, for more than a decade before she finally had time to revamp the front yard. Enlisting landscape contractor Ashley Farrell to help with the installation, Poole started by replacing the chainlink fence with a low wall made from local sandstone that’s wide enough for neighbors to sit on when they stop by for a chat....
Shopping List: diced tomatoes with Italian herbs: $1.89yellow sweet pepper $2.00dry rigatoni: $0.30garbanzo beans: $1.19baby spinach: $0.75total: $6.13cost per serving: $1.53 Change Up: For a heartier version of this soup, substitute browned Italian sausage or cut-up chicken for the garbanzo beans. Vary the greens by swapping chopped fresh chard or kale for the spinach.
2 tablespoon butter 1 fennel bulb, quartered, cored, and thinly sliced 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh snipped oregano ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 medium bunch kale, stemmed and chopped (8 cups) ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 1 14.5 ounce can vegetable broth ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk 1 15 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained ⅓ cup oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained and chopped 1 Recipe Pastry for Single-Crust Pie 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese...
½ cup lightly packed argula ½ cup lightly packed mint ½ cup lightly packed basil ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoon toasted pine nuts 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cloves minced garlic ¼ cup shredded pecorino cheese ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper salt and pepper
The two major bread categories are yeast breads and quick breads, and we have plenty of homemade bread recipes and tips to guide you for either type. So read on and get helpful tips for baking bread such as traditional yeast bread, banana bread, and artisanal bread. How to Bake Quick Breads Instead of using yeast, quick breads (think muffins, scones, and corn bread) use baking soda and baking powder as leavening agents....
