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Pumpkin Pie for Your Thanksgiving
The bottom layer has to be bigger than the pan. Because my mother didn't like it, she never baked that kind of pie, so I grew up without knowing the delight of a good pumpkin pie. Towards the end I add cinnamon and vanilla and stir well.
California
El Segundo
TJ\'s Apple Pie (and Cake)
Trim and flute the edges.Cut several short slits across the top of the pie pastry to allow steam to escape from the pie while it's baking.Cover the edges of the pie crusts with 3-inch strips of aluminum foil which act as heat shields to prevent overbrowning...
California
El Segundo
Key Lime Pie Plant Care: How To Propagate Key Lime Pie Succulents
Avoid intense sunlight.Mist the potting soil very lightly with a spray bottle whenever the soil is dry.Like most succulents, established key lime pie plants require little attention.
Ohio
Willoughby
Picking the Best Apples for Your Pie
Regional differences across the United States often seem very peculiar to me. Often the most flavorful apples make wonderful applesauce or are great for eating fresh but just won't maintain their shape during baking.— Taste is subjective of course;...
California
El Segundo
Fresh Pumpkin, Perfect for Pie!
Pumpkin is also an excellent source of Vitamin K, which is a fat-soluble vitamin necessary in blood clotting.The ideal serving size of pumpkin recommended for you and your family depends on your age, sex and physical activity level.
California
El Segundo
Cow Pie
So, they cooked their food and heated their sod houses with cow chip fuel. Cousin Susan caught a glob in the face. They're making a fizzy, soft drink called Gau Jal (Sanskrit for “cow water”) to take the place of America's Pepsi and Coke.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Winter Pies
Secret Weapon Avoid the pie crust challenge like I do. In a saucepan, cook cranberries, raisins and water/cider about two minutes or until the cranberries pop. I do adore cherries, but the only way I could have used them is if they came from very far...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Garcinia cambogia: Weight Loss Miracle or Just a Tropical Fruit?
Some consider Garcinia fruits one of those promising, "100% natural" plant ingredients often added to dietary supplements to aide in weight loss. Some say that eating Garcinia fruit can block fat and may benefit in reducing cholesterol, low-density lipoproteins...
California
El Segundo
Sweet Potato Pie
Photo by Judith Hausman Who doesn't want a slice of pie?! I'm from Southern New York, yes, but I certainly didn't grow up with sweet potato pie. Recipes often call for a graham cracker and/or crumb crust, but I gave in to an after-dinner impulse with...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Recipe: Pear Custard Pie
Stir in the remaining ingredients, pears last, and toss gently until they are coated. Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 min., then turn down the heat to 350 degrees and bake 50 min.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Pie Cherries Vs. Regular Cherries: Best Cherry Varieties For Pie
Regular cherries is the amount of sugar you'll have to use. Morello cherries have dark red flesh. Keep reading to learn more about what kind of cherries are good for pies.The main difference when it comes to pie cherries vs.
Ohio
Willoughby
Spring: Chickens Are Coming, Veggies Are Growing
I truly could not be more excited – go ahead and call me a geek if you want – it would just be the truth! The veggie garden is looking really good right now. I planted extra broccoli plants this year since my 3-year-old is finally eating it and I...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
What are annuals?
In areas that rarely freeze but get plenty hot in summer, cool season annuals (pansies are a favorite) may be used for a winter bloom and allowed to die out in the heat. Under average beginner growing conditions allow aof eight weeks, and better yet twelve,...
California
El Segundo
Are Roses Perennials?
Roses need full sun, well-drained soil and good air circulation. The ideal soil pH for roses is 6.0 to 7.0; ensure the bed is properly prepared before planting.Dig the hole deep and wide enough to accommodate plant roots, keeping the bud union level with...
California
Santa Monica
Are Gardenias Toxic?
This also applies to small children.A common houseplant gardenia variety, gardenia radicans floraplena is non-toxic to any living creature, including cats, dogs or small children, according to the University of Nebraska.
California
Santa Monica
Are Petunias Perennials?
All petunias, but especially white and purple ones, produce a pleasant fragrance.Although petunias are annuals, providing the best possible growing conditions allows petunias to produce more flowers for a longer period of time.
California
Santa Monica
What Are Sheaves?
There are similar words from other European languages that have influenced the word we use today, for example "schoof" in Dutch meaning sheaf, "schaub" in German meaning wisp of straw and the Old Norse word "skauf" meaning tail of a fox.Synonyms -- words...
California
Santa Monica
Are Succulents Perennials?
They have fleshy stems, thick succulent leaves and yield clusters of star-shaped flowers. Many species have thorns on the edges or tips of their leaves, but there are thornless varieties as well.Most succulents evolved in arid or semiarid climates.
California
Santa Monica
Are Daffodils Perennials?
However, not all species or cultivars of daffodils do well in regions with climatic extremes, such as winter cold in zones 3 and 4 or summer heat in zone 9. Ideally, when daffodil bulbs are dormant in summer, warm and dry soil is better than cool, wet...
California
Santa Monica
What Are Bantams?
“It welcomes new and interested kids easily, and it's a natural fit to many 4-H programs. Membership dues are $25 per year or $70 for three years. Their eggs are smaller: It usually takes two bantam eggs to equal one regular egg in a standard recipe.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Are Gazanias Perennials?
In its native climate, and the warmer areas of the United States, gazania grows as a perennial. Plant them in pots indoors over the winter. In colder climates, it works best as an annual or perennial houseplant, according to Cornell University.For outdoor...
California
Santa Monica
Are Tomatillos Acidic?
It is important to provide tomatillo plants at least eight hours of full, direct sunlight daily as well as well-draining soil. Tomatillo fruits, called tomatillos, belong on the list of highly alkalizing foods due to their effect on the body's pH level.
California
Santa Monica
The Bees Are Here! The Bees Are Here!
“Let's walk around a little.” We strolled around to the creek side of the house, and he stopped near where I'd been working on a new Random-Style Veggie Herb Ornamental section (aka, all the plants that wouldn't fit in the Fortress Garden .) Near...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Are There Any Barberry Plants That Are Shade Loving?
William Penn barberries are hardy in zones 5 to 8. Some types are evergreen, and others are deciduous. They grow best in partial shade and tolerate drought conditions.The warty barberry (B.
California
Santa Monica
Are Hobby Farmers \
We might not have grown up in agriculture—or anywhere near it—but we are farmers now. Jumped on my comment about my across-the-street neighbor, Pam—not about Pam's miniature donkey and pygmy goat farm but about my use of the word “street.” “Real”...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Goldenseal and the Boxed Pie Supper
It has also been used by drug addicts who try to hide their usage by taking it prior to a drug test. I am not personally familiar with any other usage, only the salve. It wasn't pretty, and it surely looked uncomfortable on that skinny little leg.
California
El Segundo
The Chicks are Here!
That's because chicks are really thirsty when they first arrive. A nice lady at the post office called as soon as the box of peeps arrived. They're fun! In the meanwhile, if you're thinking of getting baby chicks and want to learn more, pick up an issue...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia