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The collection features a range of modern furniture, bathroom necessities, charming kitchenware items, and a range of pillows, throw blankets and bedding in subdued shades and colorful patterns. Bright accents of yellow and light pink appear throughout the collection to provide an extra pop of color. And of course, Gap couldn’t leave out its signature denim, seen in both the bedding and furniture categories. Whether you’re looking to decorate an entire room or just pick up a few new home necessities, this collection has it all....

2 ounce cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon butter softened ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 cup powdered sugar Milk (optional) Salted-Caramel Nut Rolls: Prepare as directed, except add 1/4 cup chopped roasted cashews to the filling. Cover and cook as directed; cool, uncovered, 30 minutes. Omit icing. Drizzle with 1/3 cup caramel-flavor ice cream topping and sprinkle with 1/4 cup coarsely chopped roasted cashews and 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes.Nutrition analysis per serving: 358 calories, 4 g protein, 45 g carbohydrate, 18 g total fat (10 g sat....

Slow Cooker Fennel and Black Pepper Peasant Bread: Prepare dough as directed, except omit garlic and herb. Stir 2 teaspoons fennel seed and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper in with the yeast mixture, yogurt, warm milk, and salt. Continue as directed. Nutrition analysis per serving: 126 calories, 4 g protein, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 1 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 1 g total sugar, 0% Vitamin A, 0% Vitamin C, 372 mg sodium, 3% calcium, 8% iron

How you arrange your small deck furniture can make or break the traffic flow of your outdoor space. Outdoor furniture arrangements set up to encourage conversation are key, as well as comfortable seating that can withstand the elements. Even narrow decks can be a great spot to entertain guests with a few clever furniture tricks. Whether you opt for symmetrical seating or select furniture that’s open and airy, there are many ways to optimize your small deck....

Turkey Breast Option: Place a 2 to 2-1/2-pound bone-in turkey breast half on a rack in a roasting pan. Place the pan on grill rack not directly over coals. Cover and grill for 1-1/4 to 1-3/4 hours or until thermometer in meat registers 170 degrees F, brushing with glaze the last 15 minutes. Add coals and wood chips every 30 minutes or as necessary to maintain medium heat. Prepare 1/2 of the stuffing recipe and heat over coals the last 20 minutes of grilling....

4 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespoon milk

1 16 ounce package powdered sugar (4-1/4 cups) 3 tablespoon meringue powder ½ teaspoon cream of tartar ½ cup warm water 1 teaspoon vanilla **Tip: Meringue powder is a mixture of pasteurized dried egg whites, sugar, and edible gums. Look for it in the baking aisle of your supermarket or at a specialty food store.

Jalapeno & Mexican Spices: In a medium skillet cook 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced, and 1 clove minced garlic in 2 teaspoons hot olive oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until just softened. Transfer mixture to medium bowl and stir in 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; cool. Makes 1 1/3 cups.Nutrition analysis per serving: 93 calories, 1 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 9 g total fat (5 g sat....

1 ½ cup ice cubes ¾ cup milk ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon peppermint extract ¼ teaspoon vanilla 6 - 8 drops green food coloring Chocolate syrup Chocolate pressurized whipped cream Chocolate sprinkles Frappula 1 ½ cup ice cubes ¾ cup milk ½ cup sugar ½ teaspoon vanilla Chocolate syrup Whipped cream Strawberry syrup Hallo-witch Shake 1 cup ice cubes ¾ cup milk ½ cup sugar ½ cup fresh or frozen blackberries 1 - 2 drops blue food coloring 1 - 2 drops red food coloring Blackberry jam, melted Whipped cream Black, green, and purple sanding sugar

Check out this information on well-drained soil. St. John’s Wort Care Must-Knows Plant St. John’s wort in spring or early summer. Blanket soil around plants with a 2-inch-thick layer of mulch and water plants regularly during the first growing season to encourage an extensive root system. Reduce watering during the second growing season. In some climates, the tips of St. John’s wort branches die back in winter. Simply shear the plants back to live wood in spring and this hardy perennial will regrow....

1 cup heavy cream, cold ¼ cup powdered sugar 5 tablespoon strawberry puree To store: Loosely cover and store frosted cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. OR wrap unfrosted baked cake layers and freeze for up to 1 month. Thaw and frost as directed above.

The black “Marina” indoor-outdoor rug from Ballard Designs tosses happy white dots under the furniture. “Emerson” armchairs with white slipcovers from Frontgate at the host and hostess spots offer an opposing sturdy presence to the airy, wood cross-back chairs from Tops Tents & Rentals. “Jamesse” crystal stemware from Lehmann Glass provides elegant vessels for the dinner’s flight of wines. Homeowner Lisa Johnson pours a Pinot Noir. Menu Mussels with Red Pepper SauceGrilled Cauliflower Steak with Baby GreensSmoked Pork Loin with Grilled Plum, Cherry, and Sage Sauce; Grilled AsparagusDutch Baby Pancake with StrawberriesSummer Wine Pairings...

Harvesting Sweet Potato Harvest sweet potato vines 90 to 110 days after planting, or after the vines have been lightly frosted. With a garden fork, carefully dig the vines and separate the roots. Cure harvested sweet potatoes in high humidity at 80 to 90 degrees F for one or two weeks. Move the roots to a dry location at 55 to 60 degrees F for storage. Flavor will improve after several weeks of storage as starches in the roots convert to sugar....