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1 cup grapefruit juice 1 cup cranberry juice 3 cup granulated sugar 1 vanilla bean, halved lengthwise ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 orange, zested 1 lemon, zested Pinch salt 1 12 ounce package frozen cranberries, thawed ¼ cup red decorating sugar ¼ cup granulated sugar

2 ½ pound pie pumpkins

Stokes’ Aster Care Must-Knows Stokes’ aster grows best in full sun or part shade and fertile, well-drained soil. Choose a planting site that receives at least 6 hours of bright sunlight a day for best blossoms. Tolerant of both heat and dry conditions, after it establishes a strong root system, Stokes’ aster grows well in tough planting sites. Rabbits often devour Stokes’ aster. If planted in an area with a large rabbit population, be sure to provide protection by installing a chicken wire fence....

Add Vodka Add 2 cups vodka to the pitcher or 1/4 cup vodka to each serving.

2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk ½ teaspoon vanilla

Filling: crumbled or chopped crisp-cooked bacon, diced ham or Canadian bacon, cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled chorizo Toppers: mashed or sliced avocado, chopped cilantro, finely chopped red onion, chopped chives or green onions, maple syrup, hot pepper sauce, mashed or refried beans, chopped tomato, cream cheese, sliced cucumber, everything bagel seasoning

Slow-Cooker Method: Prepare roast as directed in Step 2, except do not wrap in banana leaves. Place meat in a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add the broth. Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 10 to 12 hours or on high-heat setting for 5 to 6 hours or until meat is tender. Continue as directed in Step 4.

⅓ cup purchased roasted red sweet peppers, drained ¼ cup pitted ripe olives ¼ cup pitted kalamata olives ¼ cup pitted green olives 2 teaspoon olive oil ½ teaspoon snipped fresh thyme or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed

When gift shopping, consider your recipient and their interests—something unexpected and thoughtful always goes over well. Searching for the best stocking stuffer provides the perfect opportunity to give a delightful, meaningful surprise. This cashmere knit beanie from Quince would be a great gift for almost anyone, and at just $30, you can grab a few to go in multiple family members’ stockings. Cashmere is always warm and never itchy. We like that this style is ethically sourced, too, with a unisex fit, style, and color....

Missouri Botanical Garden Located in the heart of St. Louis, the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the most popular in the country. This year, the Travel Channel named it one of America’s Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens for its almost 80 acres of gardens, displays, and historic landmarks. It includes a 14-acre Japanese garden, a Floral Display Hall that is home to an annual rare orchid show, and the sprawling 1850 estate of garden founder Henry Shaw....

One of these finalists was just named our 2020 America’s Best Front Yard contest winner, but we want to celebrate the best yards that made it to our top ten list. Congratulations to 2020’s runners-up, listed below in no particular order. America’s Best Front Yard 2020 Runners-Up America’s Best Yard Runners-Up from 2019

The Aqua 4-in-1 Monterey Pool Float is made from 50 percent vinyl and 50 percent soft mesh, and it has a bright striped design that comes in eight colors in the original standard size. (Note: It also comes in a few deluxe sizes as well as a few two-person options.) As much as the fun colors drew me in initially, what actually sold me on the float is that only its top and bottom sections inflate rather than the whole thing....