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Colorful Combinations A cut bouquet favorite, celosia or cockscomb flowers come in several different and unique styles: The spicata, or candle type blooms, cover the plant in upright narrow blooms reminiscent of wheat grass seed heads. Plumosa type blooms, from the most common group of celosias, have broader-based flowers than spicata types. These blooms look like little flames perched atop the plants.The cristata variety, with its coral-like appearance, is the most unique looking of the celosia group....

If you’re trying to decide between ceramic vs. porcelain tile, it’s important to know the difference between them. Our guide will walk you through the key considerations when choosing the best type of tile for your space. What’s the Difference Between Ceramic vs. Porcelain Tile? Ceramic and porcelain tiles are made with very similar materials and processes, but there are slight differences between the two. In general, porcelain tile is harder than ceramic and offers greater design flexibility....

1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup yellow, white, or blue cornmeal 2 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon baking soda 2 eggs 1 cup buttermilk or sour milk ¼ cup cooking oil

1 8 ounce carton mascarpone cheese 1 cup sugar 1 cup whipping cream ½ tablespoon almond extract

1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon of the reserved grappa or brandy

title: “Chocolate Cake” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-24” author: “Lavern Hardy”

2 12 ounce packages semisweet chocolate pieces (about 4 cups) ¼ cup shortening ½ teaspoon peppermint extract

3 ounce unsweetened chocolate 3 tablespoon butter 3 cup sifted powdered sugar ¼ cup plus 1 to 2 tablespoons milk

3 tablespoon softened butter ½ cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoon chocolate syrup ½ teaspoon vanilla ¾ cup powdered sugar Milk

1 cup semisweet chocolate pieces ¼ cup butter ½ cup dairy sour cream 2 ¼ cup powdered sugar ½ cup chopped toasted walnuts Place assembled cookies between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container; cover. Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze unfilled cookies for up to 3 months. To serve, thaw cookies, if frozen. Assemble as directed in Step 3.

Highlights More than 40 years of combined public health experience with his collaborator, Paul Arguin, MDExpert in all things baking, including pies, cookies, and general baking scienceThe author of two cookbooks: The New Pie and Fabulous Modern Cookies - Lessons in Baking for Next-Generation Treats Chris and Paul published their second cookbook, Fabulous Modern Cookies - Lessons in Baking for Next-Generation Treats, in 2022. While he is a formally trained public health professional, Chris is also an expert in all things baking, including pies, cookies, and general baking science....

Note Let molds cool completely between baking batches of madeleines. Grease and flour molds for each batch.

1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup cold butter, cut up ¾ cup semisweet chocolate pieces ½ cup flaked coconut ½ cup chopped pecans

** If using wooden skewers, soak in enough water to cover for 30 minutes; drain before using.