The short answer is yes. Will The Wine Bottle Burst? Price says it’s not likely in the case of wine. Credit:Caitlin Bensel “The bottle rarely breaks if you forget and leave it overnight,” he says. Will Freezing Wine Ruin The Flavor? Or worse ruin the entire bottle? Credit:Caitlin Bensel “You lose a bit of texture, butwhitesin particular remain delicious after freezing.” When Should You Freeze Wine?
About This Episode A reader is dealing with a rose dilemma. Plus, why he loves the sun-loving Sunpatiens. Question Of The Week Okay. Can you tell me what is wrong with them?" Let’s think about it. SunPatiens are new hybrids, and they love the sun. And I plant them out in front of my house every year. About Ask Grumpy Ask Grumpyis a podcast featuring Steve Bender, also known asSouthern LivingsGrumpy Gardener....
About This Episode The Grumpy Gardener answers a reader’s question about sick roses. Plus Grumpy talks about his love for daylilies and how to grow these beauties. This makes him very… Well, you know, Grumpy. Grumpy’s Answer Well, I’m glad that he’s steadfast. And the problem with his roses could be a couple things. The second possible perp for this is a tiny little insect, called a thrip. And because of this, the buds often don’t open and they turn brown....
Yes, but with a few stipulations. Theres no need to run out to the store. (Bakers Joyis a good product to consider using.) Credit: Photographer: Alison Miksch Food Stylist: Erin Merhar Prop Stylist: Prissy Lee But don’t over do it! The paper liners will release cleanly from fully baked cupcakes. Credit:Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis
It is a sure bet thatgreen bean casseroleswill be on dinner tables across the South this holiday season. You wouldn’t want that to happen to a casserole you serve at a party. For starters, skip the canned green beans, and choose frozen. Credit: Caitlin Bensel/Southern Living Like the classic, this recipe can be made ahead of time. Prepare as instructed, but wait to add the toppings until you are ready to bake and serve....
If you’re worried, keep reading. Can You Microwave Paper Plates? However, they caveat their statement that for optimal safety use white, unprinted materials. Credit:Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox In most cases, glass and ceramic are the safest for microwave use. Why Did My Paper Plate Spark In The Microwave? If a paper plate begins to spark in the microwave, immediately stop the microwave. Is It Bad To Microwave Food On Paper Plates?...
You’re not going to believe what happened. Emily Laurae I have a complicated relationship with yeastI think it senses my fear. Consequently, I am an unreliable baker who tries his best to swing but often misses. Credit:Emily Laurae This is how and why I recently decided (in desperation) to microwave yeast. How It Started One morning, I had a craving for fluffy, yeast-risenAngel Biscuits. I had made them once before, with surprisingly great success....
Why this old-fashioned etiquette rule is not so clear-cut. Is it based on a certain date? Does the weather play a factor? Credit:Getty Images/Tom Merton When Can You Start Wearing White In The Spring? Below we’ve listed three good reasons for wearing white on and after Easter. This certainly makes it feel appropriate to don white on Easter Sunday if desired. Secondly, purely based on weather and timing, Easter is usually around the official beginning of spring....
Thankfully, I’ve never committed “crepe murder,” so my trees have maintained their lovely shape. Pruning too soon can leave the tree vulnerable to winter damage. The ideal time to prune a crepe myrtle is February or March before the tree shows significant new growth. Credit:Getty Images Pruning in Early Spring Pruning before the Spring Equinoxwill stimulate new growth as temperatures begin to rise. Mature crepe myrtles usually produce large clusters of blooms that become seed pods after the flowers fade....
Just another reason to love aluminum foil. Slow cookers are the secret ingredient to a lot of our favorite dishes. The worst part of slow cookers just might be the clean-up. Credit: Getty Images Some ingenious folks have taken to lining their slow cookers with foil to make clean-up easy. It sure seems to be. Can You Put Aluminum Foil in the Slow Cooker? Using foil in slow cookers can make serving easy, particularly with casserole recipes....
Learn how to clean cast iron and what to avoid. Victoria Kotlyarchuk / Getty Images Ourcast-iron skilletsare prized possessions in the kitchen. Nothing sears a steak or transforms a bowl of biscuits like a heavy hunk of iron. Credit:Victoria Kotlyarchuk / Getty Images Give it another wipe once the pan has cooled slightly. You may see some black residue on your paper towels, which is perfectly normal. Use a nylon scrubber or clean dish cloth to scrub the surface....
Everything you oughta know about safely putting glass in an oven. For example, are plastic mixing bowls safe? Should I use wooden mixing spoons? Can you really put glass in the oven? Can You Put Glass In The Oven? The short answer is: it really depends. If you cannot find a definitive marking, consult the manufacturer. Glass cookware that is made of borosilicate, can often withstand hotter temperatures. This often takes place if glass is subjected to sudden temperature changes....
Yes, but do this one thing first. But are paper towels safe to microwave, or could they ignite? According toWhirlpool, a leading kitchen appliance company, most paper towels are safe to use in the microwave. Credit:Getty Images “Most paper towels are microwave-safe,” the brand states on their website. Can You Put Paper Towels In The Microwave? Is It Safe To Use Paper Towels In The Microwave? For the most part, yes, it is safe to use paper towels in the microwave....
