Oven-Going Meat Thermometer An oven-safe meat thermometer goes into any size or cut of meat (whole turkeys, roasts, chicken breast, you name it!) before roasting or grilling. This type of thermometer can remain in the meat while roasting in the oven or cooking on the grill. To use a leave-in meat thermometer: Insert the thermometer at least two inches into the center of the largest muscle or thickest portion of the uncooked meat....
How to Use a Spiralizer The best vegetable spiralizer depends on your needs—and your kitchen real estate situation. If you often cook for a crowd, a hand-crank countertop vegetable spiralizer is your best bet. Most options include different blades for a variety of noodle styles, from thin spaghettilike strands to flat, wide ribbons. If you simply don’t have enough kitchen space for a hand-crank countertop vegetable spiralizer, or if you don’t plan on making buckets of vegetable noodles at a time, a handheld veggie noodle maker could be your best option....
Soaking Method The best way to water air plants (Tillandsia) is to submerge them in water. “There are many different species of air plants, but they can all be watered using the submerging technique,” says Aaron Steil, Horticulture Extension Specialist at Iowa State University. First, fill a sink or bowl with room-temperature water, deep enough to completely submerge each air plant. Let your plants soak for 30 to 60 minutes. After removing your plants from water, gently shake off excess moisture....
However, when cold temperatures hit, a sprinkler system needs to be turned off, drained, and insulated to prevent ice from forming inside the pipes. If a sprinkler system is not properly winterized, any remaining water will freeze and can damage the pipes and components of the system. To ensure your irrigation system is properly prepared for winter, follow this guide to winterizing a sprinkler system. Methods for Draining a Sprinkler System There are three main methods for draining the water out of a sprinkler system, including automatic draining, manual draining, and blowout draining....
Ready for autumn “I love the light. Everything seems golden in the fall. And my husband (Michael McKean) celebrates his birthday October 17. I love birthdays.” Read the room “Our home is filled with books, which is why it feels like a refuge to me, just as a library feels like a refuge to me in the outside world.” Proudest accomplishment “My daughters, Nell and Anna. They are loving, hardworking, strong young women I am proud to know....
To inspire your own outdoor decorating, I’ve rounded up my favorite picks, all available exclusively at Walmart. Pieces are selling out quickly—so if you have your eye on something, don’t wait to snap it up!
Vine or Shrub The biggest difference between jasmine varieties is their growth habit. The most well-known types are vines, especially Jasminum polyanthum. This jasmine makes a great gift in late winter or early spring and can usually be found in florist shops and trained on a trellis. Even though jasmine is usually found as a small plant in full bloom, the plant can grow quite vigorously and be invasive in warmer, tropical regions....
Highlights: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from The University of Rhode Island Contributing Writer for Connecticut MagazineCo-founder/Writer/Editor of Your Modern CottageMore than 25 years of public relations/marketing experience When not working, Jennifer enjoys relaxing and spending time with her husband, two teenagers, and cat. A self-described homebody, she likes nothing more than to curl up with a good book or watch a movie. Other Works: Despite a tight fit, this Branford beach home goes big on cottage charm, Connecticut Magazine
On This Episode Host Mélanie Berliet talks to Julia Marcum, the designer behind the lifestyle blog Chris Loves Julia. Learn how she chooses a fixer-upper home, the story behind her nightmare moving experience—including the red flags you should look for when hiring movers—and the first DIY project she likes to tackle in a new house. Meet Julia Marcum Julia Marcum is the creator and designer behind the popular blog, Chris Loves Julia....
Note: Kentucky coffee tree is one of the last trees to leaf out in spring, so don’t be alarmed if yours is slow.
Pattern Sizes Sizes for most Better Homes & Gardens knitting projects are noted in the instructions. When one size is written out in capitalized letters, it is to note the size of the modeled garment. The instructions are written for the smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in working, before you begin, circle the numbers pertaining to the size you are knitting or crocheting....
Highlights: KJ has a B.A. from Michigan State University featuring cognates of sociology, psychology, and rel. studies.Other types of KJ’s work can be found on sites like Oh My Veggies, Ancient Origins, Trivago, Kaplan, and Outward On, as well as blog posts created via Finfrock Marketing.KJ has several years of professional experience in the mental health and educational fields as well. Favorite Purchase: My favorite purchase in recent years has been my Instant Pot....
4 egg whites 2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter or shortening, softened 1 ¾ cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ⅓ cup buttermilk or sour milk
