The owl trend flew in on the wings of the environmental movement, born shortly after Ohio’s oil-slicked Cuyahoga River caught fire in 1969. The first Earth Day was held less than a year later, putting the country on track to create the Environmental Protection Agency and many major pieces of legislation protecting water, air, and animals in the 1970s. Around this time, Mr. Owl, the beloved Tootsie Pop mascot, reached televisions across America, securing the big-eyed bird as a household figure....

1 cup powdered sugar ½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon or orange peel 2 teaspoon lemon or orange juice 2 teaspoon water

1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon lemon juice

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4 ounce cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoon butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 ½ cup powdered sugar Caramelized Hazelnut Brittle 2 teaspoon butter ⅓ cup chopped hazelnuts (filberts) 1 cup granulated sugar To Store: Store in a tightly covered container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month.

As a result, I began to search for options to buy them a new couch. A stylish, comfortable, and good-size couch was on my list of must-haves when it came to shopping for a new model. A representative from Lovesac contacted me to ask if I would be willing to test their sofa, piquing my interest because Lovesac couches can be customized in both size and material. With its uber-functionality and ease of assembly, this sofa met all the criteria on my list....

Those unsafe behaviors included washing food items with bleach, applying household cleaners to skin, and inhaling or ingesting cleaning products such as soapy water. And while most said they were cleaning more frequently because of coronavirus concerns, only about half of the respondents were confident they knew how to do so safely. Especially when used beyond their intended function, disinfectants and other cleaners can be hazardous to your health. Unsafe cleaning practices can cause dizziness, headache, nausea, difficulty breathing, and irritation of the nose, skin, or eyes....

¼ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 3 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and black pepper

½ cup plain low-fat yogurt ¼ cup peeled and finely chopped cucumber 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro ⅛ teaspoon salt

½ 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 ½ cup sifted powdered sugar Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl beat 1/2 of an 8-oz. pkg. softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, 1 tsp. vanilla, and 1/8 tsp. salt with a mixer on medium until well-combined. Gradually add 2 1/2 to 3 cups sifted powdered sugar, beating until smooth and desired consistency....

3 ounce chopped white baking chocolate (with cocoa butter) ¼ cup whipping cream ½ cup mascarpone or cream cheese ¼ cup softened butter ½ teaspoon vanilla 4 cup powdered sugar

To Bake Meatballs: Place meatballs in a 15x10-inch baking pan lined with foil. Cover and chill 1 hour. Bake at 375°F for 18 minutes or until 160°F.

What’s the elevation where you live? It might be higher than you think. Much of the so-called “flat” Midwest, for example, is actually more than 1,000 feet above sea level, and altitudes can vary within a community. Check your altitude online or with your county extension office before you begin your canning projects. Then adjust your processing times as indicated in this article. Home Canning Altitude Adjustments for Blanching Foods and Sterilizing Jars For blanching, add one minute if you live 5,000 feet or more above sea level....

2 lightly beaten eggs ⅔ cup beef broth 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 cup sourdough bread cubes ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoon yellow mustard 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 pound ground beef sirloin 1 pound ground beef chuck 1 medium green sweet pepper, chopped ½ of a medium onion, chopped Topping: ½ cup ketchup 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 teaspoon cider vinegar

Stuffing Addition Options: Stir 2 medium cored and chopped apples into bread cubes. 2) Omit 1 cup of the celery and substitute 2 cups sliced mushrooms. Cook mushrooms with the celery in Step 1, above. 3) Stir one 15-ounce can chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped, into bread cubes. 4) Stir 1 cup cooked wild rice into bread cubes. Bread options: Here are some of our favorite types of bread to use in our old-fashioned stuffing (choose one): white or wheat bread, corn bread, focaccia bread, Italian bread, multigrain bread, and sourdough bread