Traditional Thanksgiving dinner, pomanders, daffodil guide

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Daily Newsletter for Friday, November 20, 2020

peaceful

There is a wind where the rose was,
Cold rain where sweet grass was,
And clouds like sheep
Stream o'er the steep
Grey skies where the lark was.
–Walter de la Mare (1873–1956)
Friday, November 20, 2020
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Best Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
Traditional Thanksgiving Dinner

Best Thanksgiving Dinner Recipes
Few feasts are so steeped in tradition as Thanksgiving! And cooking Thanksgiving dinner for your and a partner or a small group can be just as warm and wonderful as a large group (sometimes more so!). Our Thanksgiving Dinner Recipe Ideas are all about classic comfort food as well...
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How to Fold a Napkin: Easy Napkin Folding Ideas
Simple Art of Napkin Folding

How to Fold a Napkin: Easy Napkin Folding Ideas
How do you fold a napkin properly? Here are two easy ways to fold cloth napkins for your next shindig, including the classic dinner napkin fold, as well as two more fun techniques to enhance your beautifully-set table in only a few minutes!
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Daffodils
Daffodil Planting Guide

Daffodils
The bright yellow blooms of daffodils are a wonderful sign of spring—but do you know how and when to plant them properly? Here are tips on planting daffodil bulbs, caring for daffodils, and what to do after they flower.
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Storing Vegetables Over Winter
Storing Carrots and Vegetables

Storing Vegetables Over Winter
How do you keep vegetables stored properly over winter? There are a variety of ways to properly store carrots, apples, onions, and other vegetables—whether it’s your pantry, root cellar, or freezer. Let’s see how to store vegetables for winter for that fresh garden taste.
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How to Make Pomander Balls
How to Make Pomanders

How to Make Pomander Balls
Here’s how to make pomander balls, which are simply oranges pierced by cloves. As the fruit dries, it releases a lovely fragrance. Pomanders make beautiful centerpieces, gifts for friends, tree ornaments, and air fresheners.
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