JUST NOW, my front yard appears dressed for a royal wedding, because the enchanting Spirea vanhouttei is in bloom. You might know this deciduous shrub as the âBridal Wreathâ spirea, and the pliable, pendulous branches can indeed be fashioned into head-gear.
Feijoada (pronounced fay-ZWAH-da) is a delicious stew of pork and black beans that's traditionally served over rice with fresh orange slices. In Brazil, this dish is often served on special occasions, but preparing it in a slow cooker makes it possible to serve this rich dish on the busiest weeknights.
When used as a verb, âleadâ rhymes with âbead.â As a noun, âleadâ rhymes with âbedâ when it means a type of metallic element and rhymes with âbeadâ when it means a dogâs leash or the first position. Both pronunciations can also apply to adjectives, with the difference originating from the context.