1940: York Peppermint Patties “When I bite into a York Peppermint Pattie…” We have Henry Kessler, owner of the York Cone Company in Pennsylvania, to thank for this candy sensation: a cool, peppermint center coated in dark chocolate. Kessler insisted that his candies pass the “snap” test by splitting cleanly down the middle when broken. …
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If you only grow one vegetable this year, it should be rhubarb. Why? It’s so easy to learn how to grow rhubarb, because there’s so little you need to do! Once rhubarb is established in your garden or landscape, the plants come back for years. They need very little maintenance, and best of all? Every …
What have you heard about Epsom salt? As well as being a home remedy for various ailments, it’s also a go-to for helping struggling plants, along with these other garden secret ingredients. It’s worth learning more about this mysterious mineral that experienced gardeners swear by. Here’s how to use Epsom salt in the garden. First, …
This is the year to grow your own vegetables! And we have the perfect source of inspiration for you. Ashlie Thomas, AKA @TheMochaGardener is sharing her gardening adventures and wisdom with us. She and her husband Tyler began growing veggies at home in North Carolina in 2019, in hand-built, octagonal raised beds that they named …
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Emile Henry Ceramic Pie Dish Any pie will shine in a classic Emile Henry stoneware pie dish, especially in this brilliant shade of cherry red. Plus, crusts bake up crisp and flaky (perfect for this blueberry pie recipe), and the dish can withstand high temperatures for broiling meringues or browning savory dishes. Shop Now The …
We love plants that bring a smile to our faces, and this one certainly does. ‘Frizzle Sizzle’ (albuca spiralis) is an easy to grow and easy to care for houseplant with the most fascinating foliage. What makes this plant so fun and unique is a tight cluster of dark green, spiraling leaves that grow from …
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