Rachel Wermager graduated from Drake University with a bachelor of arts degree in journalism and English literature. While in college, she gained experience working on the Times-Delphic and the Odyssey, and was a multimedia manager for Spoon University. She also worked as a copy flow coordinator for Meredith Group in her junior year before interning at the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) upon graduation.
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Rosemary thrives in full sun. Part sun drastically increases the likelihood of problems, such as powdery mildew, a foliar fungi that is generally harmless but unsightly, especially if you’re using the rosemary in your recipes. Poor airflow and high humidity are also major contributors to powdery mildew and loss of flavor. Additionally, watch out for spider mites, mealy bugs, whitefly, and aphids. Growing Indoors If you’re growing rosemary as an annual or a potted plant, try growing it indoors....
Learn everything you need to know to start your own vegetable garden. Rutabaga Care Rutabagas grow well in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. A root crop, rutabagas demand quick-draining, loose soil for best root production. Plant rutabagas in raised beds if your garden soil is clay or boggy. Plant rutabaga seeds directly in the garden. The young, delicate roots are tricky to transplant. In mild winter areas, sow seeds in mid- to late summer so the crop reaches maturity when temperatures cool in late fall or winter....
Internet-loved brand Caraway is giving you permission to toss those old plastic takeout containers for something more befitting of your modern kitchen aesthetics with the drop of its new Food Storage Set. Whether you need something to keep your meal prep fresh and ready at any moment or a leak-proof way to tote your workday lunches, the new drop will keep you organized and prepared to save leftovers with flair....
Grilling Or for a gas or charcoal grill, place steak on a grill rack directly over medium heat. Cover and grill 17 to 21 minutes for flank steak, 17 to 21 minutes for hanger steak or 6 to 9 minutes for skirt steak
The open floor plan makes the studio feel spacious, but the all-white walls made defining the room zones difficult. The L-shaped space was only wired for one overhead light around the corner. Black trim around the windows had the potential to give the space a contemporary look. More Apartment Decor Ideas After: Feminine Accents A gold and crystal ceiling-mount light fixture in the living room required some rewiring but ultimately adds luxury to the space, especially when paired with a velvet tufted sofa....
½ cup chopped onion 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained ¼ cup dry red wine or 1/4 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoon tomato paste ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper 12 pitted kalamata olives 3 tablespoon snipped fresh parsley 3 canned anchovy fillets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
4 ounce cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoon butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 ½ cup powdered sugar ** To soften the cream cheese for the frosting, let it stand at room temperature about 30 minutes. Or, place it in a microwave-safe container and microwave, uncovered, on 100 percent power (high) about 10 seconds or until softened. Place frosted cupcakes in an airtight container and chill in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours....
