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We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Photography by Caroline Briggs IKEA gets all the glory when it comes to sources for affordable kitchen cupboards, but there’s another route, one less traveled but just as budget-friendly: opting for used kitchen cabinets. How much of a bargain are we talking? Justin Green, executive director of the nonprofit salvage center Big Reuse, told Sweeten founder Jean Brownhill that salvaged cupboards are usually more than 50 percent off retail prices.  If that’s not a big enough draw, there’s also the added bonus of reducing...

Last Updated on June 7, 2023 by Sneh An orange pound cake is one of the easiest cakes that you can bake and is absolutely delicious. Try my simple, one-bowl recipe with only 7 ingredients for a citrussy, buttery afternoon treat. Can be baked ahead and keeps well for days! [feast_advanced_jump_to] 🍰 What is a Pound Cake? A pound cake is a dense, buttery loaf cake that usually has a pound each of flour, sugar, butter and eggs. It is believed to have been created as early as the 1700s and is a popular plain cake around the world. It...

Gretchen McKay | (TNS) Pittsburgh Post-Gazette For many of us, summer is the best time to throw a party. Getting everybody outside onto the porch, yard or patio means you don’t have to worry about cleaning the house or squeezing a ton of people into a crowded space. Also, summer entertaining tends to be more casual, which lends itself to finger foods that aren’t as fussy or upscale as a big fall or winter bash. Which is not to say appetizers and hors d’oeuvres served with cold beer and fruity cocktails shouldn’t look impressive. We just want something that echoes...

There’s nothing that tastes better on a hot summer night than a bowl of homemade ice cream, and I’ve never used an ice cream maker that can make a better scoop than the Breville Smart Scoop ice cream maker. This ice cream maker has a built-in compressor so you don’t have to put the bucket in the freezer overnight. It works fast, makes all types of ice cream, as well as frozen yogurt and gelato, and has a hardness dial so you can make soft serve or a hard scoop. I tested out this ice cream maker for two weeks...

[TAG0] Cherry Topped Fairy Cakes. How can you not fall in love with something called a Fairy Cake?  And when they are topped with glace cherries, so much the more!A fairy cake is the name given to small buttery cakes in the UK.  They are generally much smaller than a cup cake and rather than a buttercream icing will have a simple thick sugar and water glaze.They are delightfully simple to make and are a great way to introduce children to the art of baking. Simple and very forgiving, and yes, very delicious! [TAG1] You just have to love the names...