**To store SCOBY: Place SCOBY in a clean jar in enough homemade or purchased kombucha to cover. Cover jar and store in the refrigerator up to 1 month. Ginger Kombucha: Prepare as directed through Step 1. Remove SCOBY. Add 1 ounce fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced, to the jar. Cover and chill 1 to 2 weeks. Remove and discard ginger. Continue with Step 2. Orange Kombucha: Prepare as directed through Step 1....

Lauren Ramirez attended Wake Forest University for the first two years of her collegiate career and then transferred to the University of Texas at Austin where she got a bachelor’s degree of science in advertising.

Harvest Tips for Lavender Gather blossoms when they have just opened. Use individual blooms fresh, discarding the little brown or green caps that hold them to the stems. Or cut entire flower stems to dry for later use. When it comes to culinary uses, usually it’s the flowers that are pressed into service in the kitchen, although some recipes from the South of France feature the fragrant leaves. Pick and dry flowers for seasoning desserts, such as cookies, cakes, and ice cream, or use as an edible garnish on a salad or fresh berries....

¾ cup whipping cream ¼ cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon white chocolate liqueur or clear creme de cacao White Chocolate Zabaglione Sauce 4 egg yolks ¼ cup white chocolate liqueur or clear creme de cacao ¼ cup granulated sugar Dash salt ½ cup whipping cream

The owl trend flew in on the wings of the environmental movement, born shortly after Ohio’s oil-slicked Cuyahoga River caught fire in 1969. The first Earth Day was held less than a year later, putting the country on track to create the Environmental Protection Agency and many major pieces of legislation protecting water, air, and animals in the 1970s. Around this time, Mr. Owl, the beloved Tootsie Pop mascot, reached televisions across America, securing the big-eyed bird as a household figure....

1 cup powdered sugar ½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon or orange peel 2 teaspoon lemon or orange juice 2 teaspoon water

1 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon lemon juice ½ teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon lemon juice

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4 ounce cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoon butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 ½ cup powdered sugar Caramelized Hazelnut Brittle 2 teaspoon butter ⅓ cup chopped hazelnuts (filberts) 1 cup granulated sugar To Store: Store in a tightly covered container in a cool, dry place for up to 1 month.

As a result, I began to search for options to buy them a new couch. A stylish, comfortable, and good-size couch was on my list of must-haves when it came to shopping for a new model. A representative from Lovesac contacted me to ask if I would be willing to test their sofa, piquing my interest because Lovesac couches can be customized in both size and material. With its uber-functionality and ease of assembly, this sofa met all the criteria on my list....

Those unsafe behaviors included washing food items with bleach, applying household cleaners to skin, and inhaling or ingesting cleaning products such as soapy water. And while most said they were cleaning more frequently because of coronavirus concerns, only about half of the respondents were confident they knew how to do so safely. Especially when used beyond their intended function, disinfectants and other cleaners can be hazardous to your health. Unsafe cleaning practices can cause dizziness, headache, nausea, difficulty breathing, and irritation of the nose, skin, or eyes....

¼ cup olive oil ½ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 3 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon snipped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and black pepper

½ cup plain low-fat yogurt ¼ cup peeled and finely chopped cucumber 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro ⅛ teaspoon salt

½ 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup butter, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla ⅛ teaspoon salt 2 ½ cup sifted powdered sugar Cream Cheese Filling: In a medium bowl beat 1/2 of an 8-oz. pkg. softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, 1 tsp. vanilla, and 1/8 tsp. salt with a mixer on medium until well-combined. Gradually add 2 1/2 to 3 cups sifted powdered sugar, beating until smooth and desired consistency....

3 ounce chopped white baking chocolate (with cocoa butter) ¼ cup whipping cream ½ cup mascarpone or cream cheese ¼ cup softened butter ½ teaspoon vanilla 4 cup powdered sugar

To Bake Meatballs: Place meatballs in a 15x10-inch baking pan lined with foil. Cover and chill 1 hour. Bake at 375°F for 18 minutes or until 160°F.