How to feed your lawn this fall
Right now is the most effective time to apply a synthetic, slow-release fall and winter lawn fertilizer. The ingredients in synthetic fertilizer are instantly accessible...
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How to avoid stuffing yourself silly over the holidays
With some intentionality and planning around how you eat during the holidays, you can make it to the new year feeling like yourself, with a...
Here is what’s behind the shapes and sizes of wine bottles
In addition to bottle shape, another notable aspect is color, with most red wines in brown or green glass to protect the contents from sun....
Make a pan of Pumpkin Risotto, and warm nostalgia swells right along with the creamy, dreamy rice
There is a moment when risotto is at its peak, and it must not be allowed to pass. If the cheese makes the grains look...
From 1968: A remodeled Madison Park home decks out to live up to its views
Outdoor living areas are almost as important as indoor ones in the designing or remodeling of a Pacific Northwest home. Great attention is given to...
How to mix up your fitness routine for long-term strength and happiness
Most of us tend to go all-out when we’re trying something new. If we decide to run, we go four times a week. But the...
Wining and dining beyond the regular old red/white pairings
Rather than just accepting time-tried wine and food combinations, this writer discusses the reasoning behind the choice. And, since the book is first and foremost...
Here’s a tip for mailing wine: Don’t do it. It’s a job best left to the experts.
Thinking of mailing a bottle of wine to a wine-loving family member or friend? Don't. It's nearly impossible to figure out how to do it...
Reap rich rewards with this make-ahead Toss in the Pot Tomato Sauce
Try this Toss in the Pot Tomato Sauce recipe that you can use to top grilled, Greek-seasoned chicken breasts, and sprinkle with a little feta...
It takes some heavy-duty time and effort to grow a prizewinning pumpkin
Champion pumpkin-growers earn their bragging rights. It takes an amazing amount of time and effort to grow a prizewinner. Competitors go to great lengths to...
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