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History of Keeping Rooms The history of this room dates back to the late 18th century when people built keeping rooms (sometimes called hearth rooms) next to their kitchens for warmth. Since the kitchen was the only place inside the home that had a fireplace, the warmth of the fire extended into the keeping room and provided a place for people to stay warm during the cold winter months. Families would gather in this often-small room and spend the day preparing meals, sewing, or doing other household chores....

* Crush in a mortar and pestle or in a clean coffee or spice grinder. ** Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes.

3 lemons ½ cup sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten ¼ cup butter, cut up

Colorful Combinations Generally, licorice plant comes in silver or white, but it can also be found in soft hues of green, gold, or variegated foliage. It gets its pale coloring from numerous dense hairs covering all parts of the plant. These hairs are white and give the plant a soft texture, perfect for curious kids (and adults) to touch. Licorice Plant Care Must-Knows While it’s most commonly grown as an annual, licorice plant is actually a woody tropical perennial....

She can talk composting all day long but has yet to manage a successful asparagus harvest. Her favorite vegetables to grow are sugar snap peas and cherry tomatoes (also a favorite of the local deer).

How to Make Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew It only takes a handful of ingredients, no special tools, and 5 minutes of your time to make pumpkin cream cold brew. Refer to our Test Kitchen’s pumpkin cream cold brew recipe (ours makes enough for two) for the specific measurements and let’s get started. Step 1: Make Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam Grab a mason jar or another tall container with an airtight lid and add your milk, canned pumpkin, and maple syrup....

2 cup water 2 cup sugar Basil Simple Syrup: Prepare as above except stir 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil in with the sugar and water. After removing from the heat, let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours. Strain after cooling. Mint Simple Syrup: Prepare as above except stir 1/2 cup snipped fresh mint in with the sugar and water. After removing from the heat, let stand at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours....

Buy It: Fiesta Pie Baker ($25, Bed Bath & Beyond)