Add some flair to your glassware with acid etching. A simple, relatively safe gel, available from several manufacturers, frosts the surface of glass in just a minute or two of exposure. By applying a stencil to the glass you can control exactly where the etching works and where it doesn't.
Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) foliage gives off a lemony aroma and has a light citrus flavor, making the grass stalks a tasty addition to your favorite recipe. This perennial grass grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 and 11, although you can overwinter it in pots indoors in any climate.
With names like these, you know that both “October Glory” and “Autumn Blaze” trees have beautiful fall color. The red maple, “October Glory” (Acer rubrum “October Glory”), is one of the parent plants of the hybrid “Autumn Blaze” (Acer x freemanii “Jeffersred”), so they are very similar.
There may be nothing more tantalizing than a grilled thick-cut pork chop glazed with a tangy barbecue sauce and cooked to juicy perfection. Though easy to prepare, pork chops can also quickly dry out during most methods of cooking -- especially grilling. To ensure a tender chop, marinate the meat for several hours.
Perhaps you've heard that you shouldn't refrigerate meatloaf containing raw eggs because of the potential for salmonella or other foodborne illnesses.
Pork ribs are traditionally cooked on a grill, but they taste just as delicious baked in the oven. Baking ribs in the oven allows you to slow cook them so they're tender and juicy. You can also baste them with sauce repeatedly for a thick, rich glaze.
Broomstick lace is a unique style of crochet that allows you to create an interesting lacy design. It uses the same basic techniques as regular crochet. In fact, it only requires knowledge of the single crochet stitch. However, the introduction of a new tool, the tool you crochet around, creates a unique final effect.
Your local craft store is filled with hundreds of cross stitch patterns and kits -- but none of them contain a pattern for the beautiful photo you took with your digital camera. With just a little effort, though, you can generate your own pattern from a personal photo for a unique and personal project.
Sirloin tip roast is a small, boneless cut that comes from the round portion of the steer. Although it's lean and nutritious, it's not the most tender cut of meat. Cooking it in a roasting bag is ideal because the bag traps steam so the meat comes out soft and juicy.
Making rag rugs dates back to the 1800s, when thrifty homemakers would reuse old clothes and fabric scraps as floor coverings. Rag rugs are simple to make, very sturdy, and the scrappy mix of colors makes them beautiful.