Melon Care Must-Knows Melon grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Plants thrive when they receive at least 8 hours of direct sunlight a day. Quick-draining soil is also essential. Not only will seedlings struggle to get established in clay and slow-draining soil, but fruit that develops will have a higher chance of rotting when it sits on moist soil. Plant melons in raised beds if drainage is a problem....
2 tablespoon ancho chile powder 2 tablespoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon ground cumin 2 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano or dried oregano, crushed 2 teaspoon cocoa powder 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Mexican Beef Stew with Dried Cherries: Prepare as above, except substitute 3 pounds boneless beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes for the short ribs. Brown in the sprayed Dutch oven half at a time, adding vegetable oil if necessary....
Show your mom friends how much they mean to you with one of these ideas that go beyond an ordinary gift. Support New Moms Many of us fondly remember welcoming visitors to the hospital to meet our babies. After we left the hospital, those first few weeks at home were filled with new and overwhelming experiences. Give a new mom the gift of your attention and care. Let new moms know they’re not alone with a thoughtful first Mother’s Day gift or by organizing a welcome home party....
To Store: Layer cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup shortening 4 tablespoon cold water
Ostrich Fern Care Must-Knows Like most ferns, ostrich ferns prefer moist soil. It’s best to plant them in rich, organic soil that’s somewhat acidic. Keeping them evenly moist to almost wet yields lush growth. Avoid letting this fern dry out, which leads to browning and drying of the foliage. Dry soil also results in slower, smaller growth. Ostrich ferns prefer shady conditions. These ferns are tougher than most, though, and can tolerate a decent amount of sunlight as long as they do not dry out....
1 ¼ cup powdered sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon milk
Picking The Best Berries While it’s a treat that some berries are available in grocery stores year-round, they’re seasonal fruits and will be more plentiful, less expensive, and usually better-tasting when they’re in season. Berries are best when the weather is warm. When you’re buying, choose the ones that are plump, tender, and bright in color. Avoid containers that are damp or stained, which might be signs of overripe or bruised fruit....
3 large pita bread rounds nonstick cooking spray ½ teaspoon onion powder, garlic powder, or ground black pepper
Tip: To assemble the salad as shown in the photo, toss pasta with chicken and transfer to a large serving bowl. Heat the dressing before tossing with the spinach and tomato mixture; transfer to the serving bowl. Sprinkle with cheese and pine nuts.
1 cup sifted powdered sugar 1 tablespoon butter (no substitutes), softened ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 drop food coloring 1 tablespoon half-and-half or light cream
