Guests are going to swoon after seeing the first slice of this rainbow cake. Here’s how to make ourrainbow cake recipe, including the most delicious homemade buttercream frosting. Ingredients 2(16.25 oz. Credit: Rachel Marek Grease pan with nonstick spray and line with 1 sheet of parchment. In a medium bowl, prepare cake batter according to package directions. Divide batter evenly into 3 bowls (you should have about 1 1/3 cups batter per bowl)....
As long as you choose several different cheeses, you really can’t go wrong. Get inspired by the many cheese choices, and create something you and your guests will love nibbling on. Cracker and Cheese Tray Essentials Start with the star of the platter: Cheese! Credit: Jason Donnelly Some blue cheeses to consider include Gorgonzola, Roquefort, and Stilton. The best cheese for a cheese board is any variety you and your guests will try....
Each serving is a tender pork chop drizzled with a rich pan sauce. For added drama, cut and serve it tableside. What Is a Frenched Roast? Frenched is an aesthetic choice that reveals the signature clean bones at the top of the crown roast. We recommend delegating this to your butcher when ordering the racks. Ingredients 2(4- to 5-lb. Repeat with the other roast. each salt and black pepper over the meaty sides of the roasts....
Cookbook author Shauna Severs take on the classic holiday kringle features a savvy shortcut. Today, Racine bakeries such asO&HandBendtsensship the beloved treat all over the country. Her version amps up a traditional almond filling with an apricot fruit spread. Credit:kringle overhead Wait to ice it until after defrosting, or the powdered sugar glaze can get a bit sticky. When you’re ready to defrost, place the unwrapped kringle in the oven at 350F for 3 minutes....
This two-step, creepy-crawly, DIY bug costume is perfect for a night of sweets and scares. Got empty cardboard boxes? Make use of yourrecycling stashfor this larger-than-life beetle. Credit: Nicole Gerulat To finish theeasy handmade Halloween costume, you need a black shirt, sweatpants, and a knit hat. (Feel free to let them help with the splatter paint design.) Your little one will be ready to crawl into theHalloween festivities. Credit: Illustration by Merrilee Liddiard...
A small, handmade fire bowl brings ambiance and warmth to an outdoor setting. Simply cast a fire bowl in a mold and add fuel gel for a DIY backyard accent. Spend more time in your backyard and relish thosecrisp fall eveningswhile sitting around this super simple concrete fire bowl. Credit:Karla Conrad It adds a warm glow to your outdoor space and requires much less effort thanbuilding a fire pit. This will create a drainage hole when you add the concrete....
Customize a wooden frame to make your TV look like a work of art. Note that your version of this DIY may vary depending on your TV model and personal preferences. You may choose to use different materials or methods based on your specific needs. Credit:Courtesy of Nicole Pankopp Find Your Trim Choose a trim design that has the decorative features you desire. Check the lengths before connecting them by holding them up to the TV....
This centuries-old Japanese garden form is making a comeback. Well show you how to make and care for a kokedama ball. Kokedama is aJapanese bonsai varietythat thrives indoors and makes a great hanging accent. Credit:BHG / Michela Buttignol Once your kokedama is finished, dont feel limited to hanging it. It also makes an impact in a clear bowl or on awooden shelf. Mix peat moss and bonsai soil, and then slowlyadd wateruntil the compound adheres as a ball....
A DIY mosquito trap is one effective way to helpreduce mosquito populationsaround your property. Get step-by-step instructions below for making DIY mosquito traps from a bucket and a bottle. Research also shows its an ineffective approach. Credit:arachi07 / Getty Images You’ll find more effective, expert-recommended methods below. These microscopic crystals are ingested by the mosquito larvae when they are feeding in the water. Replace or reapply a Mosquito Dunk after 30 days, when it dissolves and becomes less effective....
Some states haverestrictions on collecting rainwater, so be sure to check your local regulations first. This is where you’ll insert your spigot. Secure the spigot inside your barrel with a nut. Credit: Jay Wilde Apply more sealant to the fitting’s nut and screw it onto the fitting inside the garbage can. Allow the sealant to dry. This hole should sit underyour home’s downspoutso the water runs directly into the barrel....
Store pantry staples smarter with this easy project idea. Measure Drawer and Jars Decide which drawer you’d like to use to organize your spices. Measure the length, width, and depth of the drawer. Credit: Ryan Krull Then measure the length of each spice jar to ensure the containers will fit inside the drawer. ensure the risers are 12 inch less than the depth of your drawer. Repeat these steps to create enoughspice racksto fill the drawer....
Bonus: You may already have what you better make one. Getty Images/Luis Alvarez Standing desks have become fixturesin offices and at homeas more people realize their considerable benefits. You mustget the correct measurementsfor your monitor and keyboard height; otherwise, you might inadvertently cause more pain. Credit:Getty Images/Luis Alvarez First, your screen should ideally be at eye level. Stand at your current desk and measure vertically from the tabletop to your eye level....
Spice up your throw pillow collection with a fun new shape. This pillow’s wedge design makes it so comfortable and stands out against basic square pillows. Velvet fabric adds an elegant vintage quality. However you use it, this DIY wedge pillow is undeniably comfy and cute. Be sure to do this step on a self-healing cutting mat. This will protect your surface and help you cut perfectly straight lines. All seam allowances for this project are 1/2 inch....
