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Why You Should Make Sno-Cap Cookies for Your Next Movie Night
- You are a huge Sno-Cap fan. (I know many of you love Sno-Caps. When I asked on Facebook about your favorite movie theater snacks other than popcorn, Sno-Caps came up multiple times.)
- You are making popcorn cupcakes for your movie night and you need an appetizer that will be a sure-fire blockbuster hit.
- You are having a chocolate chip cookie craving, but it's midnight and the only store that sells chocolate chips is closed. Guess what? 24-hour drug stores sell Sno-Caps.
- You like to buy your cookie ingredients at the movie theater concession stand. (This is not recommended unless you like getting ripped off.)
What Are Sno-Caps?
Why Are Sno-Caps Popular at the Movies?
Perhaps Sno-Caps are popular at movie theaters because, like popcorn, they feature something crunchy and white and they are small enough to shovel into your mouth by the handful. Unlike popcorn, Sno-Caps come in a box too small to fit two hands inside. Thus, it is a great litmus test for your date. Do they let you go first or do they hoard the box?
Why Are M&M Cookies so Popular and not Sno-Cap Cookies?
M&M cookies are everywhere; I've seen them at countless parties and even sold in coffee shops. Yet, I have never seen a Sno-Cap cookie – even after an extensive Google search. Because Sno-Caps are actually chocolate chips (topped with candy), they are the ideal substitute for chocolate chips in cookies. I can only speculate that people haven't tried this before because:
Sno-Cap Cookie Recipe
To make Sno-Cap cookies, use your favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe, but use Sno-Caps instead of the chocolate chips. A quick poll on Facebook introduced me to Alton Brown's chocolate chip cookie recipe that he calls The Chewy. While I didn't find these cookies to be chewy (except when they were hot)*, they were exceptional cookies. This may be my new go-to chocolate chip cookie recipe. The Chewy is the kind of cookie that you have to hide from yourself so you don't gobble the whole bowl down before your friends arrive. They are even better microwaved for 20 seconds to make them hot again.
*It's possible that they weren't chewy because I didn't chill them long enough. I've heard that chilling the dough thoroughly helps make the cookies chewier.
Here's Alton's recipe as I made it with my oh-so-minor (and yet earth-shattering to Sno-Cap fans) change to make them Sno-Cap cookies:
Sno-Cap Cookies
- 2 1/4 cups bread flour You read that right. I've never made cookies with bread flour before, but I figured Alton knew what he was doing - and it worked!
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt Sometimes I'm tempted to cut the salt in recipes. But, good chocolate chip - or Sno-Cap - cookies need salt. In this case, using Kosher salt versus the smaller grain table salt makes the salt flavor pop.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 C sugar
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract I used vanilla bean paste.
- 2 cups Sno-Caps About 3 3.1oz boxes
- Sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a heavy-bottom medium saucepan (or a microwave) over low heat and pour it into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add the sugar and brown sugar and cream with the butter.
- Add the egg, yolk, milk, and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Slowly incorporate the flour mixture until thoroughly combined.
- Stir in the Sno-Caps.
- Chill the dough (I did this for about thirty minutes and, as noted above, I wonder if doing this for longer would have made my cookies chewier).
- Scoop onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Alton suggests making 6 cookies per sheet. I didn't stick to this and made all different sizes.
- Bake at 375 F for 14 minutes or until golden brown. Rotate the baking sheet for even browning.
- Cool completely and store in an airtight container.


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By Dan Goehl, DVM
Got an animal health question?
Fly control is one of the summer chores we all dread. Not only is it frustrating and time-consuming, but it also can easily dip into our profits. When dealing with flies on cattle, there are essentially two species involved: the horn fly that is often seen on the backs of cattle and the face fly that, as its name implies, is seen on the animal's face. There are a couple of things that need to be understood before trying to control either fly.
The horn fly is a biting fly that spends a large majority of its life on the backs of cattle. It lays larvae or eggs that hatch in manure piles in the pasture. Horn flies are tolerated in low numbers with little significant effect on economics, but studies show that the economic threshold for treating is 200 flies per animal. Horn flies are known to develop resistance to pyrethrins, one of two major classes of drugs that make up most common pesticides. There is no known resistance to the other common pesticide, organophosphates, among either fly. The horn fly primarily causes harm by irritation and blood loss. It is also a common vector for ananplasmosis and has been incriminated in other diseases such as Bovine Leukosis virus.
The face fly spends only 10% of its life on the cow. Its main cause of economic loss is irritation and being a vector in the spread of pinkeye. It shows no resistance to pyrethrins but is somewhat difficult to kill due to the limited amount of time spent on the cow.
Let's address a few of the common ways to help control these pests with the use of chemicals. Which one you implement will vary depending on your individual operation. The three I have chosen are fly tags, pour-on pesticides and growth inhibitors in mineral. If you have another you prefer or are interested in, contact your local health professional.
Fly tags generally use pyrethrin or organophosphate as the primary drug. Fly tags can be very beneficial to your operation and have the advantage of being labo- free once they have been put in place. We want to be sure to avoid creating resistance with fly tags and two methods of achieving this are timing of placement/removal and rotating products. The timing mistakes most commonly encountered with fly tags are putting them in too early and not removing them in the fall. As the tag becomes less effective, the fly population starts to become resistant. Products should be rotated between chemical classes of pyrethrin and organophosphate annually. There is a great difference among fly tags depending on the class of the active drug.
Pour-on products tend to last from two ro four weeks. The disadvantage is the need to reapply often and the labor involved, but they tend to be very good products to use at peak fly burden. Similar to tags, there are many classes of drugs used.
Growth inhibitors are undemanding on labor. The biggest drawback is that they only work on those flies that lay larvae in the manure, such as the horn fly.
One of the big issues with fly control is that horn flies develop resistance to some of the products that we use. Pyrethroids are a class of drug that should be carefully monitored. There are some things that can be done to help alleviate this problem. The horn fly lays eggs in manure, where they pupate in five days; then the larva go through a life cycle that lasts approximately seven more days and emerge as adult flies. As fall approaches, if we can eliminate the pyrethroid-resistant flies that have developed over the summer, we stop the next generation of resistant larvae from hatching in the coming spring.
Prevention of pyrethroid resistance involves avoiding long-term, low-level exposure to the active insecticide and rotation of chemical classes of external parasite products. Ear tags need to be removed with fall cattle work because tags lose efficiency over time. After a summer of weather and wear, the tags have sublethal drug levels and allow resistance to occur at a rapid pace. Applying a pour-on containing a different class of drug than what is used in the tag will help to remove the flies that have developed resistance throughout the summer.
One final method of fly control I have found useful in confinement is the use of predator wasps. These very small insects can be released periodically and help to control nearly all species of flies in a limited area.
It is important when implementing control next spring to have a thorough understanding of what drug and class of drug was used the prior season. Be sure to use a different class of drug, not just a different brand or color of tag. Many companies produce various fly tags, and just because the tag appears different it will not help prevent resistance unless you rotate chemical classes each year. Look at the fly tag box and view the active ingredient to determine what class of drugs you are using.
By rotating chemicals, increasing to a new generation of chemical, removing tags properly and applying chemicals at appropriate times you can help assure that your cows will be free of the burden of flies for summers to come.
Dan Goehl, DVM, and his wife own and operate Canton Veterinary Clinic in Canton, Mo., where Dan works primarily with stocker and cow-calf beef operations. Dan is also partner in Professional Beef Services, LLC, which offers herd consultation and helps in data management and marketing of beef cattle.
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Thus, the excludable portion of each payment is determined by dividing the investment in the contract (adjusted for any period-certain or refund guarantee) by the number of years over which it is anticipated the annuity will be paid. In practice, this means that the cost basis is simply recovered pro-rata over the expected payment period.
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Ghana's overall climate for freedom of expression and the press remained generally healthy in 2011. The government of President John Atta Mills of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) sought to maintain the relative freedoms enjoyed by the press and media practitioners in the third year of the NDC's return to power.
Freedom of the press is legally guaranteed, and the government generally respects this right in practice. Ghana's criminal libel and sedition laws were repealed in 2001, but Section 208 of the 1960 Criminal Code, which bans "publishing false news with intent to cause fear or harm to the public or to disturb the public peace," remains on the books and is occasionally used against journalists. Former public officials and private citizens also occasionally bring civil libel cases seeking crippling amounts in damages from media outlets, which can encourage self-censorship. In August 2011, a team of security officials stormed the premises of the Chronicle, an Accra-based daily newspaper, and sealed off the offices, after the Accra High Court in June had found the paper guilty of defaming the former vice chancellor of the University for Development Studies, professor Kaku Sagary Nokoe. In 2009, the Chronicle had published a story accusing Nokoe of underhandedly acquiring a hostel. The Chronicle was ordered to pay $331,500 in fines and damages; however, it was allowed to resume publication later in the month.
Mills's cabinet approved a Right to Information Bill in November 2009 that would reinforce the constitution's guarantee of freedom of information. However, at the end of 2011, the Ghanaian parliament had yet to sign the bill into law. The Ghana Right to Information Coalition (GRIC), an advocacy group pressuring for the passage of the bill, has lamented the delay, and continues to object to key components of the legislation, notably the lack of an independent enforcement body to monitor violations.
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Dozens of newspapers, including two state-owned dailies, publish regularly, and there are 27 television stations in operation. Radio is the most popular medium, with more than 150 FM stations in operation nationwide, 11 of which are state-run. The first community radio station, Radio Ada, was launched in 1999 and became a founding member of the Ghana Community Radio Network. Nine additional stations have started broadcasting, and several others have been awarded licenses by the National Communications Authority (NCA). Community radio stations have effectively informed citizens in marginalized communities throughout the country, contributing to stronger public involvement in local politics. However, the NCA has been criticized for slow licensing procedures and bias. Poor pay and unprofessional conduct, including the fabrication of highly sensationalist news stories, remain problems. Additionally, access to affordable advertising is an issue. The GBC receives inadequate funding from the government and must sell airtime in order to remain afloat, making it dependent on the income generated by advertisements. Thus, it has little control over its clients, who are often large corporations, as small businesses are unable to afford the high advertising rates.
Use of the internet is growing and remains unrestricted; however, the access rate remained low, at 14 percent of the population in 2011. In March 2010, several groups, led by the Alliance for Accountable Governance (AFAG), sued the government to prevent it from installing a monitoring device on the international gateways of mobile telephone providers, who also opposed the initiative. The government argues the device will help minimize loss of revenue from international calls, but the plaintiffs claim it could be used to tap into text messages and internet communications. In early 2011, the Ghanaian Chronicle reported that the minister of communications, Haruna Iddrisu, said the project for the monitoring of international inbound calls had come to a standstill as a result of the court action.


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"A sensibility that wails almost exclusively over the enemies of liberty seems suspect to me. Stop shaking the tyrant's bloody robe in my face."
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About Edward C. Walthall (Full name Edward Cary Walthall) 1831 – 1898
During the Civil War, Walthall entered the Confederate Army as a lieutenant, and was promoted to lieutenant colonel, colonel, brigadier general, and finally a major general. He especially distinguished himself at the Battle of Missionary Ridge, where he led his brigade over a ridge and held back the Federal troops until the Confederate army made its escape.
At the organization of the 29th regiment, at Corinth, Walthall was elected colonel, April 11, 1862. In this capacity he served under Beauregard at Corinth and in the retreat to Tupelo, and, in Chalmers' brigade, accompanied Bragg in the movement to Chattanooga, and the advance into Kentucky, where Chalmers' brigade made the famous assault at Munfordville. In November Bragg recommended him for promotion, and he was commissioned brigadier general, to date from June 30.
Walthall and his Mississippians made one of the bravest defenses that occurred anywhere at any time during the war. It was sublimely heroic under fearfully exasperating circumstances." The greatest part of his brigade was cut off and captured.
With the remnant he made gallant fight on Missionary Ridge, next day. When confusion and disorder reigned, Walthall, though painfully wounded, kept the field, held the enemy in check, and when the army was safe across the Chickamauga was lifted from his saddle unable to walk. At the opening of the Great Atlanta campaign he was given another important duty, the holding of Resaca, essential to the safety of Johnston's army. Polk's army did not arrive in time to make this possible, but Walthall held his ground two days under the attacks of McPherson. He was promoted to major-general, and given command of Cantey's division of Polk's Army of Mississippi.
Sickness kept him out of the battle of Murfreesboro, and his next great field was Chickamauga. here, part of the army had the good fortune to strike Federal regiments on the line of march, and without great difficulty achieved a victory.
Joseph E. Johnston-"If the Confederate war had lasted two years longer General Walthall would have risen to the command of all the Confederate armies."
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After good planting progress in much of the wetern Corn Belt, growers halted fieldwork when heavy rains pounded much of the area late last week. Iowa and Minnesota fields were soggy as the rains continued throughout the weekend.
Lagging seriously behind in corn planting are growers in Ohio and Indiana. USDA reported only 11% of the Ohio corn crop is in the ground. A week earlier, just 7% was planted. The 5-year average for corn planted by May 22 in Ohio is 80%.
Indiana growers were able to do more fieldwork. Planting estimates went from 29% of the Indiana corn crop in the ground last week to 49% planted by May 22. The average for this time of year is 76%.
Iowa corn growers led the Midwest for planting, with 98% of the corn crop done and 78% of soybeans in the ground by May 22. Iowa corn is out of the ground, too. USDA reported 74% is emerged.
Growers in Minnesota made up lost time by getting 81% of the corn crop in the ground. A week earlier, only 47% of the state's corn was planted. Just 23% of the corn is emerged. Soybean planting got a good start with 38% in the ground, compared to only 9% a week earlier. Good weather certainly increased the percentages early in the week until the rain started.
In Illinois, 69% of the corn and 16% of the soybeans had been planted by May 15.


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It's ready for the controller-free experiences of Kinect - you don't just play the game, you are the game. And with the huge hard drive you'll have plenty of space to store your favorite games and movies. Xbox 360 is more games, entertainment and fun.
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- 250GB Hard Drive: The internal, removable 250GB hard drive offers plenty of space to save games, HD TV and movies, music, pictures, game add-ons, demos and more.
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Lantern slide, hand colored, Archuen Kitchen, Tibet, 1923. Frederick Wulsin Collection. PM 56-55-60/15669.1.
Janet Wulsin & the Exploration of China, Mongolia, and Tibet, 1921–1925
April 11, 2007–November 9, 2007
In 1921, Janet Elliott Wulsin set out with her husband, Frederick Wulsin—a Harvard educated naturalist and explorer—for northwest China. There she recorded the sights of Imperial China, Inner Mongolia, and the hills of Tibet. Capturing this exotic world with her extensive writings and haunting photographs, she documented a way of life that was soon to disappear.
Vanished Kingdoms chronicles Janet Wulsin's growing self-confidence and interest in China's western frontier. Her daughter, Mabel H. Cabot, discusses this true story of a curious and brave woman who traveled through the mountains of western China, across the Alashan Desert by camel, and into the upper regions of northeast Tibet.
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Our expert Dr Brown introduces Rex the dinosaur to one of our visitors. Watch out for the bit near the end where Jo gets a bit of a fright!
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Get ready to rock with Monte! The Monte Design Jackson Rocker Nursing Chair matches form to function with a sleek, ultra-modern look, top-quality materials, and thoughtful ergonomic design.
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What Dog Crate Size Do I Need?
If you have a wife, you'll rarely be asked "What kind of wife do you have?" That's because humans are all pretty much the same. According to the National Genome Research Institute, "All human beings are 99.9 percent identical in their genetic makeup." However, this is not the same for dogs. Dogs are the most genetically diverse mammal on earth. They come in different breeds, sizes, and body types. Because of this diversity, dog owners must pay careful attention to the pet products that they buy their canines. One of the most important products related to a dog's size is the dog's crate. Crates should suit your dog's needs, so he can be comfortable, happy, and disciplined. We have all of the information about different pet crate sizes and what size is best for you.
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Fold and Carry Crates
The fold and carry crates are among the best for the owner who travels often. The setup and teardown is easy. This is the more traditional type of crate we carry, that provides your pet a secure place whether at home or on the road traveling. Ideal for when you have company that may be a bit fearful or skittish around dogs to allow them to warm up to being around your pet.
Large Dog Crates
Our Large Crate is the biggest drop pine wire crate we carry. It is very strong and durable to keep your large dogs safely contained. It is perfect for creating a little safe haven within your home for your dog which is all their own. Since it uses a drop pin construction it is significantly more sturdy than the traditional fold and carry crates we sell.
Soft Crates
For the dog owner who is constantly taking day trips or loves camping. Soft Crates are exactly what you need. Designed to work well indoors or outdoors and its ability to take up very little space and carry easily, the soft crates will make taking your dog on these outings so much more enjoyable.
Wicker Crates
If you want a beautiful crate which blends in with your home better than a folding wire crate or a soft crate, then you should check out our wicker crates. Our wicker crates bring together quality durable crates with a stylish wicker outer casing that won't just blend into your home's decor but will actually add to it. Since it is covered it works perfectly as your dog's new favorite spot for naps. Coming in various colors these wicker crates are some of the absolute best crates on the market today.
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Wooden Crates are fantastic for someone who wants their dog to be crated in complete style. These crates are perfect to use as end tables or night stands so even when your dog is in their crate they are always right by your side. Coming in a variety of wood colorings you should be able to find one that will work best for your home and your pet.


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Rhododendron has always been one of my favorite broad leaved evergreens. There are so few plants that have the presence in a garden as a large specimen. What seems like many years ago now, I lived in Yalova, Turkey working at the Karaca Arboretum. During this time I was afforded the opportunity to spend a good amount of time traveling and exploring. One of the most beautiful areas of Turkey that is under appreciated is the north eastern coast of the Black Sea. The people and surroundings are both captivating, as well as it is the native habitat of Rhododendron ponticum. I hadn't gone through some of these pictures in years and just found these wonderful photos.
This is my favorite picture out of the group. How do plants that we battle to grow, amend the soil and fertilize struggle while here this massive specimen is growing out the side of a rock wall?
The Rhododendron were amazing but this monastery clinging to the side of the cliff was equally amazing.


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The deadline for the 2009 SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund (SMSF) is quickly approaching. All applications are due April 1, 2009, 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time).
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In 2008, SEMA awarded scholarships of $1,000 to $4,000 to nearly 100 applicants.
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Mall Store Staff Quits With Epic Resignation Letter
Anybody who's ever had a bad boss will appreciate the antics of the employees at a store in Rochester, New York.
The staff of a Journeys footwear at the Marketplace Mall up and quit and shut down the store, leaving a harsh note for their boss in the process. As the note above shows, the employees were fed up with "Jamie's" constant abusive language and his insensitive statement about cancer.
The store's owner is bound to feel it in his wallet, since the employees walked out in the middle of the day during a back-to-school sale.
As if that's not bad enough, malls traditionally fine stores up to $500 for closing without notice.
We say kudos to these workers. With the exception of spelling 'role' as 'roll,' this is about as good as it gets.


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Far Cry 3 multiplayer has no dedicated servers, Ubisoft confirms
Far Cry 3 multiplayer won't come with dedicated server support, Ubisoft has confirmed.
PCGamesN reports that Ubisoft's community manager MSV-Vextor confirmed the move on the publisher's official forum, stating, "The online experience does not support dedicated servers."
In recent Far Cry 3 news, Ubisoft released a new trailer that talks you through the dynamic world of the Rook Islands. It's a dangerous place, we hear.
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We admit it -- we've been known to use pepper indiscriminately, grabbing whatever peppermill is near. We know it's wrong -- don't judge us too harshly -- and we decided that it was time get our act together and bone up on pepper. We called on our friend Lior Lev Sercarz of La Boîte à Epice (remember him? Eric Ripert's go-to spice guy), to set us straight. He forgave our seasoning sins (you should, too) and gave us the following re-education.
First things first:
All true pepper comes from the piper nigrum plant. There are other spicy berries masquerading as pepper, but don't be fooled.
It's best to stick to whole peppercorns and grinding your pepper fresh. The pre-ground stuff loses its aroma quickly, making it dull by the time you get to cook with it. Who wants that?
Want to know what Lior says about grinding and storing spices? See here.
Black Pepper
What it is: Produced from the still-green, unripe fruit of the piper nigrum plant, the berries are dried for several days, or blanched and then dried.
Varieties: Lots! With fun names like Lampung pepper from Indonesia, Sarawak pepper from Malaysia, and the more well-known Tellicherry pepper from India. We often stock Tellichery in the FOOD52 test kitchen.
Good for: Just about anything. We love it freshly ground over salads or eggs, and use it in a majority of our savory cooking. We're also hoping to revive Steak au Poivre, Merrill published a great recipe for it in the New York Times not too long ago.
White Pepper
What it is: The slightly ripe fruit of the piper nigrum plant is gathered and soaked in water in order to remove the flesh from the seed. The remaining seed is then dried. As a result, white pepper is less spicy.
Reputation rehab: There was a time when much of what was available wasn't exactly high quality white pepper. Lazy harvesting practices -- like cutting the drying time short -- can lead to fermentation and a funky taste. Luckily for us, and for white pepper's stature in the spice world, all this is changing and the quality of white pepper on store shelves is much improved.
Varieties: You might come across Muntok pepper from Indonesia and Sarawak pepper from Malaysia. Penja, a delicate white pepper that grows in volcanic soil in Cameroon, isn't likely to be found at your local A&P; if you come across it on your travels, please pick some up for us -- thanks!
Good for: Think of this as your more serene pepper, the ideal dinner guest who won't shout at the table, the one who always minds his manners. Pair it with vegetables, like these Haricots Verts à la Dijonnaise. Call on it when you're cooking fish and shellfish -- this Preserved Lemon and Spring Vegetable Risotto with Grilled Pernod Shrimp is a favorite of ours.
Green Pepper
What it is: The unripe fruit from the piper nigrum plant, green pepper is most commonly pickled, freeze-dried, or air-dried.
Good for: Its fresh, herbal notes make it great for pork and pickling. Try it with Cider-Braised Pork Shoulder or Spicy Celery Quick Pickle Sticks.
Pink Pepper
What it is: The fraud of the pepper world! It may look like pepper, and it may be called pepper, but this berry comes from another plant altogether. It's often grouped under the pepper umbrella because of its shape and spiciness. It's also commonly referred to as red pepper, though they are unrelated.
Where it comes from: Pink pepper is the round fruit of the schinus terebinthifolius tree, native to South America. Most pink pepper comes from Brazil.
Good for: We like this little misfit, and you will, too. Its delicate bite, mild heat and berrylike sweetness make it ideal for seafood and desserts. Try these Pink Pepper Macerated Strawberries.
Red Pepper
What it is: The ripe fruit of the piper nigrum vine, picked and left to dry in the sun. Often confused with pink pepper, red pepper is very hard to find. Chances are, the average consumer will never encounter red peppercorns but, again, keep us in mind if you happen upon it.
Where it's from: Red pepper hails from the region of Pondicherry in India.
Good for: The citrus notes of red pepper pair perfectly with seafood, such as these Salmon Papillotes with Red Peppercorns, Lime and Fresh Ginger.
What they are: Blends make for a complexity of flavors. At La Boîte à Epice, Lior makes a colorful blend of eight different peppercorns called Pierre Poivre, named after the French merchant who broke the Dutch monopoly on the spice trade.
DIY: Why not make your own blends? Buy peppercorn varieties individually, and then mix to your heart's content. Think of the possibilities!
Good for: Blends such as Pierre Poivre are great for steaks, game, burgers, grilling, and salad seasoning.
Grains of Paradise
What it is: Another pepper imposter. Grains of paradise were once used as a substitute for black pepper when it wasn't readily available. We're big fans of this spice, and think that in some cases, it's got pepper beat. Someone around these parts wrote a love letter to these exotic little seeds a few years ago.
Where it's from: Grains of paradise are the seeds of the the melegueta plant, a shrub that grows wild in countries like Guinea, Liberia, and Ghana. The plant is often linked to the cardamom family and, like cardamom, it produces pods filled with fragrant seeds.
Good for: Less acidic and milder than black pepper, grains of paradise have notes of citrus, ginger, cardamom and hazelnut with a nutty crunch. They're popular for brewing beer and also great sprinkled over salads or as seasoning for fish and meat. Or try them with these Hard Cooked Eggs, Lime Aioli and Dukkah.
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The Sarnataro sisters grew up sharing bedrooms, clothes, and inside jokes about their family foibles. As adults they continue to share, rallying nearly every summer weekend with their mother at a circa-1700s farmhouse in northwest Connecticut.
"I practically live there in the summer," says Patricia Sarnataro, a New York City interior designer. While she and her two New York City sisters, and their mother, Lydia Sarnataro, are the most frequent visitors, the entire close-knit group, including all five siblings and their families, often reconnect for holiday weekends such as the Fourth of July and Labor Day.
"We're an Italian family, so much of the activity centers on food," Patricia says. Locally grown foods are the mainstay of weekend fare, with the sisters, a brother, spouses, boyfriends, and their mother clustered in the kitchen, chopping vegetables or washing just-picked herbs from the garden. Meals are especially savory when sister Geri Sarnataro and her boyfriend, both New York chefs, are in residence. "My sister's boyfriend makes an amazing guacamole," Patricia says.
Sliding doors in the light-infused sunroom stand open as people traipse outside to dine on the terrace, sit by the pool, or take a run around the lake. Canines are family, too, and are a welcome part of the mix. Patricia's long-haired Chihuahua, Lily, and Lydia's King Charles Cavalier, Kiki, are regular visitors. When brother Robert Sarnataro and his family come from New York, they unleash Cooper, a chocolate lab, who gleefully romps across the grassy expanses.
It was all that activity--indoors and out--that prompted the family to enlarge and update the kitchen, sunroom, and outdoor spaces. "It was all about family and being together," says Jimmy Crisp, the Millbrook, New York, architect who, along with associate Sandee Mahoney, oversaw the renovation. "The family wanted space for everyone to hang out and enjoy being together, whether they're cooking or just relaxing," he says.
Like most 200-year-old structures, the farmhouse had been renovated and added onto over the years, with small parlorlike rooms in the original front portion of the house winding back to newer and larger spaces. While the existing kitchen and sunroom were livable, they lacked architectural details befitting the historic house. The 1970s kitchen was in need of an update, and the floor plan cramped this family of foodies.
Staying within the basic footprint, the kitchen and sunroom interiors were gutted, with doorways widened to nearly 6 feet to connect dining room to kitchen to sunroom. Space-saving glass-paned pocket doors allow the rooms to be divided, although they rarely are.
The new kitchen floor plan is anchored by a large (nearly 7x6 feet) marble-topped island, with plenty of room for family members to maneuver side by side. Shaker-style stools at one end offer counter seating without intruding on traffic patterns or work space.
"The kitchen layout was all about movement," Patricia says. Geri, who teaches at the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City, spearheaded the kitchen design, organizing efficient work zones and choosing high-performance professional-style appliances. Patricia, the family tea aficionada, requested a beverage center in one corner for making and storing teas, and a built-in cappuccino machine satisfies the coffee drinkers in the crowd.
Traffic flows easily into the adjoining sunroom, which hastransom-topped sliding glass doors on the east, west, and south walls. "Light spills over from the sunroom into the kitchen during the day, which is wonderful," Crisp says.
Beamed ceilings, crown molding, and an antique stone fireplace were added in the sunroom, making it more in sync with the old house. Reclaimed antique wood floors in the dining room and kitchen give way to smooth bluestone in the sunroom and outdoor terraces that wrap around the house.
Patricia anchored the sunroom with two linen-covered couches that face each other in front of the fireplace. "The antique fireplace gave the space a certain character, and I wanted to respect and focus attention on that," she says. "The goal was to maintain that beauty, which had a certain kind of quietness and simplicity."
Scale was an issue, too. It was essential to have enough seating to accommodate a crowd and yet stay clear of the sliding glass doors that make up three of the walls. "The doors are usually open and needed to be accessible," Patricia explains. Plush armchairs were custom-made to complement the scale of the couches without eating up floor space. "They're actually small in scale, but they don't feel that way when you sit in them," she explains. Patricia covered the chairs in a large floral-print fabric that helps "bring the garden inside."
Lavish flower, herb, and vegetable gardens designed by landscaper Judy Murphy surround the home, creating enchanting escapes for outdoor grilling, family dining, or time alone. Everyone has a favorite spot, but most of all, this is a home to share. After all, sisters do that best of all.
Photography: Werner Straube
Produced by Karin Lidbeck-Brent
Architect: James Crisp, Crisp Architects, 3788 Route 44, Millbrook, NY 12545; 845/677-8256, crisparchitects.com.
Interior design: Patricia (Trish) Sarnataro, 917/701-6271.
Builder/contractor: Albert Ginouves, Holland & Chamberlain et Al, 22 Meadow St., Lakeville CT 06039; 860/435-0790.
Garden designer: Judy Murphy, Old Farm Nursery, 158 Lime Rock Rd., Lakeville, CT 06039; 860/435-2272, oldfarmnursery.com.
Three walls of sliding glass doors are topped with transoms, all contributing to the wonderful light that defines the cheerful sunroom.
Pair of club chairs (custom): Albert Menin Interiors, 212/876-3041.
Chair fabric (by Boussac): Pierre Frey, 866/707-1524, pierrefrey.com.
Floor: bluestone.
Side tables: Michael Trapp Inc., 860/672-6098, michaeltrapp.com.
Coffee table: Joseph Stannard Antiques, 860/542-5212, josephstannard.com.
Sofas and fabric: B&B Italia, 212/758-4046.
Lamps: Sentimento Antiques, 212/750-3111, sentimentoantiques.com.
Console table (custom); pair of iron stools; fireplace screen: Joseph Stannard Antiques, 860/542-5212, josephstannard.com.
Mirror: Sentimento Antiques, 212/750-3111, sentimentoantiques.com.
Cushion fabric on stools: Peter Fasano Ltd., 413/528-6872, peterfasano.com.
Planter: Joseph Stannard Antiques, 860/542-5212, josephstannard.com.
Mantel and firebox: Exquisite Surfaces, 212/355-7990, xsurfaces.com.
Old books: Sentimento Antiques, 212/750-3111, sentimentoantiques.com.
Sculpture: Interieurs, 212/343-0800, interieurs-ny.com.
Throws: Pottery Barn, 800/922-5507, potterybarn.com.
Linen couches from B&B Italia introduce modern lines while complementing the antique stone fireplace.
A round glass-top breakfast table, supported by a trio of antique columns, is a favorite dining spot.
Round pedestal dining table with glass (custom): Joseph Stannard Antiques, 860/542-5212, josephstannard.com.
Dining chairs: Treillage, 212/988-8800.
Chair fabric: Peter Fasano Ltd., 413/528-6872, peterfasano.com.
Floor: bluestone.
French doors expand living to outdoor dining and sitting areas with views of a pond. A durable and easy-to-clean wool rug was custom-designed, drawing on colors in the drapery fabric from Clarence House. Reclaimed wood-plank floors installed in the dining room and kitchen visually unify the spaces.
Table (antique); chairs (antique): Country Loft Antiques, 203/266-4500, countryloftantiques.com.
Chair fabric: Pierre Frey, 866/707-1524, pierrefrey.com.
Drapery: Clarence House, 800/803-2850, clarencehouse.com.
Rug (custom): Michaelian & Kohlberg, 908/522-1004, michaelian.com.
Side table: Joseph Stannard Antiques, 860/542-5212, josephstannard.com.
Art (by Curt Hanson): Curt Hanson, 860/672-0576, curthansonpaintings.com.
Glass vase; white ceramic vases: The Privet House, 860/868-1800, privethouse.com. Chandelier: Sentimento Antiques, 212/750-3111, sentimentoantiques.com.
Wide doorways and open areas allow easy movement between the rooms.
Cabinetry: Allmilmo Kitchens, allmilmo-us.com. Hardware (custom): Nanz, 212/367-7000, nanz.com.
Countertops (marble): David Mitus, Studium Marble, 212/486-1811, studiumnyc.com. Tile (Belgian tiles): Exquisite Surfaces, 212/355-7990, xsurfaces.com.
Chandelier: Sentimento Antiques, 212/750-3111, sentimentoantiques.com.
Range: Wolf, 800/332-9513, wolfappliance.com.
Wood basket on island (antique); pitchers: Monique Shay Antiques, 203/263-3186. Bar stools ("Shaker Stools"): Ian Ingersoll, 800/237-4926, ianingersoll.com.
Window treatment: Rogers & Goffigon, 203/532-8068.
Lights over island: Ann-Morris Antiques, 212/755-3308, annmorrisantiques.com.
In the master bedroom, a painted Italian vanity from Lexington Gardens in New York City is paired with an antique chair from Sentimento Antiques. Patricia covered the chair with a pretty embroidered floral from Travers. "We wanted a peaceful, quiet room," Patricia says. A soft cream-colored rug from Stark keeps the mood serene.
Painted vanity (Italian): Lexington Gardens, 212/861-4390, lexingtongardensnyc.com. Chair: Sentimento Antiques, 212/750-3111, sentimentoantiques.com.
Chair fabric (by Travers): Zimmer + Rohde, 866/627-6899, zimmer-rohde.com.
Rug (wool sisal): Stark Carpet Corp., 212/752-9000, starkcarpet.com.
Art prints: Sentimento Antiques, 212/750-3111, sentimentoantiques.com.
Paint (custom blend): Benjamin Moore & Co., 888/236-6667, benjaminmoore.com.
A necklace by designer Soledad Twombly lies on the vanity.
Necklace on vanity: by Soledad Twombly, soledadtwombly.com.
Draperies and fabrics on the four-poster are from Travers.
Bed ("Tiger Pencil Post Bed"): Ian Ingersoll, 800/237-4926, ianingersoll.com.
Fabric on bed post (by Travers); drapery (by Travers): Zimmer + Rohde, 866/627-6899, zimmer-rohde.com.
Patricia's Chihuahua, Lily, relaxes on a John Rosselli chair covered in Travers fabric. Behind her are French doors to a small balcony that was added to overlook gardens and a large pond.
In 2004, a pool and pool house were added to the property.
"We wanted to create a little jewel," explains architect Jimmy Crisp, who designed the pool house. "It's all about enjoying the light, the water, and taking in the long views."
Architect Crisp worked closely with landscape designer Judy Murphy, who added stone steps that lead to the pool house, as well as winding stone walls, terraces, pergolas, and multiple gardens surrounding the pool and main house.
Landscape designer Judy Murphy.
Patricia Sarnataro, shown with her mother, Lydia Sarnataro.


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What is the PolyPainting custom Button Set?
In ZBrush3 you can no longer paint directly onto texture maps (unless you use Projection master).
Instead, you must paint directly onto the polymesh. The more subdivided the polymesh is, the better resolution and detail in your painting. At some point you will want to transfer your polypainting to a texture map to be exported along with your model (an .obj file.) This PolyPainting button set is designed to simplify and streamline this whole process.
Generally, the button workflow is this:
Assume you have loaded a model with GUV mapping (or imported a pre-UV-wrapped .obj file) and you want to paint on your model. It should be in edit mode. You may also have imported a texture map which should be selected. If not, you can create one and make sure that is selected. The New Map button lets you quickly create one if you need to offering three different sizes.
The Five buttons are used in this order:
1. New Map = If your model doesn't already have one create a texture map and assign it to your model.
2. SaveUV = This critical step creates a temporary .obj file at lowest subD level which preserves your UV mapping, then creates a Morph Target also at lowest subD level and identifies the texture map with the model. You will always be asked if you want the existing texture map colors to be copied over to initialize the PolyMesh - if so press yes. Also, remember you should already have subdivided to the highest possible polymesh resolution BEFORE you agree to copy your texture map to the polymesh - this lets you start with a polymesh version that's as sharp as your original imported texture map!
3. HideMap = Press this button to start or to continue with the polypaint process. The Texture Map is deselected revealing the polygons. It also selects the highest subD level, selects colorize and disables UVs. At this point you may choose to subdivide your model several more times to enhance the polymesh detail. Now you begin polypainting on the model in Draw>Rgb mode using different alpha brushes and optionally, painting with other textures. Avoid modifying your model's surface (Draw>ZAdd should remain off.) When finished painting, move on to step 4.
4. ShowMap = This reselects and displays your map, then changes your model to its lowest subD level. The original UVs are recovered from the stored.obj file and re-applied to your model which is then again set to the highest subD level. With the texture map reloaded it may look like your polypainting is gone... but it's all still there, underneath.
5. PolyPaint to TexMap = Reselects DRAW:Rgb and sets Rgb Intensity to 100%, and transfers the polypainting from your polymesh up onto your texture map.
At this point you simply repeat steps 3, 4, 5 - painting and enhancing your RGB polypainted model, reloading your texture map, then updating it as often as you want.
Used together this button set will hide from view all the repetitive pressing of buttons and settings of slider values so you can focus on poly-painting your model and transferring it to the texture map for eventual export.
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Unzip the PolyPainting.zsc file into your ZStartup\ZPlugs folder. The next time you start up ZBrush3 you will find a new subgroup titled PolyPainting, in the TEXTURE Menu which contains the buttons as shown above. The question mark is a help button which pops up the same info outlined above.
The PolyPainting Button Set is free for distribution to the ZBrush community. Please post any bug reports or helpful suggestions to the ZBCentral Forum.
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Flowers & Coffee - pink, burgundy, peach and speckles of browns, golds, peach
VERSATILE FINGERING YARN - This strong but soft 4ply yarn is 75% Superwash Merino and 25% Nylon. This base is great for socks, shawls, hats, mittens and anything else that calls for a fingering weight yarn. Hand-washing is recommended to keep your items looking their best. Dry flat.
•Yardage: 423 m/463 yd
•Weight: 100 gm/approximately 4 oz
•Recommended Knitting Needle Size: US 0-5
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Hand-washing in cold water is recommended to maintain the life of the item made with my yarns. Superwash wool products can be machine-washed, but I still recommend hand washing to keep the item looking it's best. If in doubt, hand-wash in cold water and lay flat to dry!
Most of them will not. I do my best to minimize as much bleeding as possible. If you do encounter a skein that is seeping color, fill a bowl with water. Add a glug of vinegar or a tablespoon or so of citric acid. Place your yarn or FO in the bowl. Heat in the microwave for 3-5 minute intervals until very warm. This will allow excess dye to be soaked up. Allow the bowl to completely cool before rinsing with a wool wash or dishwashing liquid. If dye is coming out but the color of the yarn is staying the same then it's set, it's just releasing loose particles. Color bleeding is not a fault. Bleeding is normal with acid dyes. Bleeding with actual colorfading is something to be concerned with. Please contact me if you have any concerns.