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African Violet Care Must-Knows One of the few houseplants that will bloom in low light, African violets grow well in bright east- or north-facing windows. Avoid locations where they will receive direct sunlight in the afternoon; too much sun can burn leaves and prevent the plants from blooming. Turn plants weekly to encourage even growth on all sides. Overhead watering methods damage African violet foliage. When water droplets fall on the fuzzy leaves, they often leave behind ugly brown spots....

Annual Statice Care Must-Knows Annual statice performs best with little interference. It prefers well-drained, sandy loam. (It rots in overly wet soil.) However, it isn’t picky about nutrients, preferring to grow on the lean side, with little to no additional fertilizer. Annual statice is drought-tolerant once established. Plant annual statice in full sun for the brightest colors and sturdiest stems. They tolerate a bit of shade, but the plant will likely flop and need support....

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup butter 1 beaten egg yolk ⅓ cup warm water (110 degree F to 115 degree F) ½ cup butter, melted

1 8 ounce carton plain fat-free yogurt 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives

2 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon chili powder ½ teaspoon granulated garlic 2 3 pound racks pork loin back ribs 1 cup beer 1 tablespoon olive oil ¾ cup chopped yellow onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup chopped mango ½ cup tomato sauce 2 tablespoon packed brown sugar 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce 4 green onions, chopped 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro 1 jalapeno chile pepper, stemmed and thinly sliced...

1 11 ounce package semisweet or bittersweet chocolate pieces ¼ cup coconut oil Strawberry-Raspberry Ice Cream Prepare as directed, except add 1/2 cup each strawberries and raspberries and reduce coconut milk to 2 Tbsp. Makes 8 (1/2-cup) servings.Per Serving: 63 calories, 1 g protein, 15 g carbohydrate, 0 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg cholesterol, 2 g fiber, 8 g total sugar, 1% Vitamin A, 14% Vitamin C, 1 mg sodium, 1% calcium, 1% iron...

⅓ cup buttermilk ¼ cup fat-free Greek yogurt 2 teaspoon snipped fresh dill weed 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

** If you like, replace the blueberries with one of the following dried fruit options: chopped dried apples, raisins, dates, cranberries, cherries, or mixed fruit.