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As this country’s oldest commemoration of the end of slavery, Juneteenth occupies a special place in the hearts of many African Americans. But the day is celebrated by people of all ethnicities and comes amid an expanding conversation about race in America. Communities all over the United States have planned observances. In Durham, North Carolina, the site of the largest troop surrender of the Civil War, a celebration is planned with songs, prayers, and presentations on the significance of the day....

“Our property is a postage stamp, so it was important for me to make use of all of our space, not only the backyard,” says Poole, an architect, who lived in the Santa Barbara house with her husband, Bruce Hickey, and their son, Liam, for more than a decade before she finally had time to revamp the front yard. Enlisting landscape contractor Ashley Farrell to help with the installation, Poole started by replacing the chainlink fence with a low wall made from local sandstone that’s wide enough for neighbors to sit on when they stop by for a chat....

Shopping List: diced tomatoes with Italian herbs: $1.89yellow sweet pepper $2.00dry rigatoni: $0.30garbanzo beans: $1.19baby spinach: $0.75total: $6.13cost per serving: $1.53 Change Up: For a heartier version of this soup, substitute browned Italian sausage or cut-up chicken for the garbanzo beans. Vary the greens by swapping chopped fresh chard or kale for the spinach.

2 tablespoon butter 1 fennel bulb, quartered, cored, and thinly sliced 1 cup chopped onion (1 medium) 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh snipped oregano ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 medium bunch kale, stemmed and chopped (8 cups) ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 1 14.5 ounce can vegetable broth ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon heavy cream, half-and-half, or whole milk 1 15 ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained ⅓ cup oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained and chopped 1 Recipe Pastry for Single-Crust Pie 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese...

½ cup lightly packed argula ½ cup lightly packed mint ½ cup lightly packed basil ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoon toasted pine nuts 1 tablespoon lemon juice 2 cloves minced garlic ¼ cup shredded pecorino cheese ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper salt and pepper

The two major bread categories are yeast breads and quick breads, and we have plenty of homemade bread recipes and tips to guide you for either type. So read on and get helpful tips for baking bread such as traditional yeast bread, banana bread, and artisanal bread. How to Bake Quick Breads Instead of using yeast, quick breads (think muffins, scones, and corn bread) use baking soda and baking powder as leavening agents....

‘Blue Eyes’ nierembergia Nierembergia ‘Blue Eyes’ bears silvery lilac-blue flowers with darker veins on a 10-inch-tall plant. ‘Mont Blanc’ nierembergia Nierembergia ‘Mont Blanc’ is an award-winning variety with pure-white flowers on an 8-inch-tall plant. ‘Purple Robe’ nierembergia Nierembergia ‘Purple Robe’ is an award-winning variety with violet-blue flowers on 10-inch-tall plants. Plant Nierembergia with

¾ cup butter 3 eggs 2 ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 ¾ cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 ¼ cup milk Creamy White Frosting 1 cup shortening 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla ½ teaspoon almond extract 4 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoon milk

1 quart sugar 1 vanilla bean Quick Vanilla Sugar: Using a small sharp knife, split 1 vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Using the tip of the knife, scrape seeds from vanilla bean. Working in batches, in a food processor combine 4 cups sugar and vanilla seeds. Cover and process until combined. Transfer to a sterilized 1-quart jar; secure lid. Store in a cool dry place indefinitely.

To turn one of our free coloring sheets into a homemade card, use your printer settings to scale down the design to fit. And if you need help with what to write in the card, these Father’s Day quotes can help you get started. However you choose to give them to him, Dad is sure to love this easy and thoughtful Father’s Day gift! Dad is Rad Coloring Page We love the idea of turning a coloring page into a homemade Father’s Day card....

** Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.