Queen of the prairie can reach a lofty height and spread. Depending on the variety, plants can grow up to 8 feet tall and spread more than 3 feet. Place these tall plants near the back of the garden so the pretty green divided leaves create a backdrop for other flowering plants. It is also a good choice for creating a living screen or fence. Plant it near your property line where it will enclose your space with frothy flowers....
Buy It: Thai Kitchen Red Curry Paste ($3, Target)
1 cup dry red wine, such as pinot noir 1 cup beef broth ¼ cup barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard ¼ cup butter Salt Ground black pepper
“Back in 2008 when we got our first house during the Great Recession, I had gotten laid off, my husband was in school, and we had to renovate it and rent out the house—and move into this backyard cottage—just to keep going,” says Cathy, now the mom of three kids, ages 3, 5, and 7. “We made some major mistakes on that house, but it was a really great learning opportunity—we taught ourselves basically everything!...
Popcorn Ball Pops Prepare recipe as directed through Step 1. With buttered hands, quickly shape popcorn mixture into about twenty 2-inch-diameter balls. Insert a lollipop stick into each ball. Omit miniature chocolate chips. Dip half of each pop into the melted chocolate, then sprinkle with additional crushed honey graham cereal. Place on a sheet of waxed paper or a silicone baking mat; let stand until chocolate is set.
½ cup mayonnaise ½ teaspoon curry powder 1 cup coarsely chopped mango
½ 7 ounce jar oil-packed dried tomatoes, finely chopped and drained 2 tablespoon oil from the tomatoes 2 tablespoon drained capers, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon anchovy paste ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1. Take the Office Outside If creating a workspace in your home’s current layout isn’t an option, consider taking your office outside. A converted shed, small guest house, or even the garage (if you live in a more temperate climate) can become an office while having the benefit of being removed from the hustle and bustle of the house. Peace and quiet? It’s not to be underestimated. This outdoor office features French doors that create an indoor-outdoor feel when opened wide, plus let in plenty of natural light even when they’re closed....
2 tablespoon softened butter 1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Red food coloring Nutrition facts are given per cookie.
