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Recipe: Sourdough Focaccia

Top this focaccia with figs or olives for a tasty garnish.  Words and recipe: Nicola Galloway This bread is simple to prepare and makes a lovely lunch with friends, or a side to a hearty soup for dinner. It can be topped with fresh figs, ripe grapes, caramelized onions, plump kalamata olives, feta, or a selection of fresh herbs. Learn how to make a sourdough starter using only flour and water here Serves 6-8 INGREDIENTS 2 cups white wheat or spelt flour ½ cup wholemeal wheat or spelt flour 2 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs (oregano, rosemary, thyme) 1 teaspoon salt + extra for sprinkling 200ml water ½ cup active sourdough starter, fed 6 to 8 hours prior 1 tablespoon olive...

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23 Best Folding Laundry Drying Racks

  BAOYOUNI Plastic Clothespins Folding Clothes Drying Rack Laundry Drip Hanger 24 Clips Peg for Hanging Socks, Baby Clothes, Cloth Diapers, Bras, Towel, Underwear, Hat, Scarf, Gloves (Ivory)BAOYOUNI Plastic Clothespins Folding Clothes Drying Rack Laundry Drip Hanger 24 Clips Peg for Hanging Socks, Baby Clothes, Cloth Diapers, Bras, Towel, Underwear, Hat, Scarf, Gloves (Ivory) - Space saving collapsible and portable design drying rack for indoor and outdoor usage, allows the rack to fit into corners of rooms, takes a little space when it¡¯s not in use, perfect for any family with kids and babies. Multi-tier design the drying rack is great for hanging towels, socks, stockings, underwear, shirts, shorts, bibs, baby and children’s clothes, etc 360 ¡ã rotating design, easy to...

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25 Greatest Clothes Valets

  Extendable Sliding Clothes Valet Rod – Chrome 12″Extendable Sliding Clothes Valet Rod – Chrome 12″ - Closet rod slides back into the casing for a clean look when not in use. This elegant closet accessory features a contemporary polished chrome finish and that will enhance the decor of any modern closet or changing room. The 12″ depth extendable closet rod is the compact clothes rod that telescopes outward to hang clothing and accessories in your closet space. Holds up to a 50 pound weight capacity. Made of lightweight aluminum construction with a mirror chrome finish. May be mounted to a vertical partition, a wood door, or the underside of a closet shelf. Create a more sophisticated and efficient closet space...

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A Grand Welcome: Dramatic Entry Ideas that Make an Instant Impact

They say that first impressions are the best ones and last for a while. This is true in regards to home design as well. As friends, family and guests step into your home, it is the entry that first gives them a taste of what rest of the house looks and feels like. Sometimes it might be spot on and on other occasions it might be misleading. But one thing is absolutely certain – a great entry is bound to wow them and make the best possible first impression! Of course, not every home can have a stunning entry room that is both large and lavish in its appearance. In big cities with small apartments, this is definitely impossible. But...

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Pie Makes Everyone Happy

This is the quintessential meat and potatoes recipe! Meat + Potatoes + a little bit of veggies = Deliciousness. Shepherd’s PieThe Luck of the Irish is always on your side! Ingredients: For the potatoes: 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes 1/4 cup half-and-half 2 ounces unsalted butter 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 egg yolk For the meat filling: 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 pound of ground beef Pinch of salt and pepper 2 tablespoon of flour 1 cup chicken broth 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup of fresh corn 1/2 cup of fresh peas 1/2 cup of fresh carrots, sliced Directions: Peel the potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch...

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