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Exactly What You Need To Know Whether your goal is to tap a single tree in your backyard or to set up a full commercial tubing system, Alison and Steven Anderson ably guide you through the process, from collection through cooking and bottling. With a family tradition as syrup makers, the Andersons have first-hand knowledge of commercial production: cooking with evaporators, grading the syrup, building a sugarhouse, pricing, and marketing. They share all this and more in their beginner's guide to the rustic tradition of making syrup.

Exactly What You Need to KnowEnjoy the tangy creaminess of frozen yogurt at home using a few simple ingredients and your ice cream maker. Nicole Weston, a successful recipe developer and food writer behind the long-standing popular blog Baking Bites, has perfected the techniques you need to know. Nicole's innovative meringue method incorporates air (important for achieving a pleasing texture) and just the right amount of sweetener (melted into the meringue) to produce frozen delights as smooth and satisfying as your favorite commercial flavors.

EXACTLY WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Put your sewing skills to work making custom window dressings that reflect your personal style. From calculating yardage to selecting appropriate fixtures and hardware, expert sewing instructor Rebecca Yaker guides your through the entire process. You'll learn how to choose fabric, pick the length that works for your windows, and even add linings for better shaping and increased privacy. Tab top or tie top, rod pocket or grommets, custom-made curtains bring fresh appeal to your windows.