They’re a simple, yet powerful ingredient that plays a huge part in baking and cooking. This ensures the yolk and the whites will not separate once added to the other ingredients in your recipe. You would use the same method of lightly beating the eggs to ensure they are combined. Credit:BHG / Ana Cadena Lightly-Beaten Eggs Vs. Beaten Eggs Lightly-beaten eggs are just quickly beaten to combine into the pale yellow color....

Andrea Capurso / Getty Images Why Make a Bug Snug? When most people think about pollinators, they think about hive-nesting bees, like European honeybees. Materials List: Step 1: Pick a location. Credit:Andrea Capurso / Getty Images A sunny, flat section of your garden is the best place for a bug snug. Step 2: Gather the supplies. Before you’ve got the option to start building a snug, you should probably gather building supplies....

Turn this salad into a full meal by topping with grilled or broiled chicken, salmon, or shrimp. Its a great deal, to be sure, but theres something even better. Making that signature salad at home and eating it all night long…in your pajamas! Credit:Brie Goldman Cover and blend until smooth. Place in an airtight container. Cover and chill up to 2 weeks (flavors will develop during chilling). Assemble Salad In a large bowl toss together iceberg and romaine lettuce, cabbage, and carrot....

Drain; rinse under cold water. Top with bok choy. Add carrots and mushrooms; return to simmering. Credit:Aya Brackett Cook 1 to 3 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender. Assemble Bowl Ladle broth and vegetables over noodles and bok choy. Top with eggs and cracked black pepper. Carefully add eggs to water with a slotted spoon. Reduce heat to a gentle boil; cook eggs 8 minutes. Remove with slotted spoon to a bowl of ice water for 1 minute....

Keep your potted plants hydrated all summer with a fully customized drip line. With the right parts, it’s possible for you to assemble it yourself in an afternoon. Attach an irrigation timer to one end of the hose connector. Credit: Matthew Clark Secure the pressure regulator to the timer. Attach Poly Main Line Tubing to Hose Fitting Push the tubing onto the hose fitting. Tighten the collar over the tubing....

Learn how to make a beginner-friendly indoor compost bin for conveniently stashing food scraps. verify the holes are evenly spaced so the compost has ample airflow to help it break down. Both of these will help absorb moisture and contribute to the composting process. Then, toss in kitchen scraps such as banana peels, coffee grounds, eggshells, and tea bags. Chopping or tearing up materials into small pieces helps them break down faster in your indoor composter....

If you have a serious succulent addiction, this project is for you. A modern take on the classic hanging basket, this hanging succulent ball is a showstopper. Add enough succulents to look complete without packing every inch. Credit:Better Homes & Gardens To prepare, remove the succulent plants from their pots and wipe away any excess soil. Clip the succulents, leaving a stem to insert into the form. it’s possible for you to also order succulent cuttings online....

You only need 3 ingredients! Grant Webster Baking season is upon us! Skip the store boughtgraham cracker crust, and make your own this year. Credit:Grant Webster It takes just 15 minutes from start to finish. Here are a few of our favoritepies with a cookie crumb crust. It’s delicious with a chocolate filling or piled high withfluffy meringue. Lightly coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray; set aside. Melt butter; stir in sugar....

Make a loom that can be customized to fit your weaving project. Our step-by-step video shows you how to build a loom, string the warp, and create the shed. Mark spots.Measure 1/2 inchin from the long sides of the frame. Continue measuring across the bottom of the frame in 1/2-inch increments. Repeat along the top of the frame. Hammer nails into marked spots. Starting in the lower left corner, tie a knot around the nail with one end of medium-weight yarn....

Use this simple process of blending and straining raspberries to taste the difference. Now comes the part where we eliminate those obnoxious seeds. Continue to press the fruit to remove as much of the juice as possible. Credit: Marty Baldwin Start adding it to all kinds of recipes. Credit: Andy Lyons

It’s all finished with a sprig of mint. What Is a Pimm’s Cup? It became known as the No. Credit:Carson Downing Only the gin-based No. 6 and brandy-based Pimms No. What’s In a Pimm’s Cup Cocktail? Now that you know Pimm’s Cup origin, here’s how to make a Pimm’s Cup. The classic combines Pimms No. 1, sliced cucumber, strawberry, and orange, plus ginger ale and mint. But you’re free to spin the basic components in almost endless ways....

Learn how to make an Instagram-worthy floral ensemble using a simple bouquet of grocery store flowers. Grocery store flowers often come pre-wrapped with an assortment of blooms. Luckily, it’s easy to spruce up grocery store flowers to create a stunning floral display. Preparing a Vase Start by prepping thevaseyou plan to put the grocery store flowers in. Stir in the food until it dissolves into the water. Use floral tape to create a grid pattern across the mouth of the vase....

This wine-based punch, originally served in Spain, has been a hit in America for decades. Sweetened with agave nectar for a smooth, balanced flavor, it’s both flavorful and visually stunning. If desired, sweeten to taste with agave nectar or sugar. Credit: Jason Donnelly you’re able to also add orange slices, lime slices, strawberries, and/or mango wedges. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Add Soda and Serve Just before serving, add carbonated beverage; stir gently....