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CONTENTS DECEMBER 2018

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NUMBER 12

LIFE IN COLOR 90 ALL IS BRIGHT

DIY projects and bold colors brighten this family’s Christmas.

96 SWEET WONDERLAND Showstopping desserts that are easier than they look belong on your nice list.

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CHRISTMAS UNPLUGGED Keeping prep and decorating simple at this rustic cabin leaves plenty of time for sledding and pj parties.

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A juicy theme: decorations in citrus shades.

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40 OUTDOOR

DECORATING Bright ideas for hanging lights.

GATHERINGS A gift-exchange party that shows oﬀ your friends’ crafty talents.

CELEBRATE Handmade projects for Hanukkah.

60 CRAFTS

Wreaths for every home style.

FOOD 68 COOKIES

Turn a glass canister into a sweet and snowy scene.

70 BRUNCH

Casseroles that are ready to bake when you wake up.

78 BAKING

Variations on the classic thumbprint cookie.

ON THE COVER P H OTO A DA M A L B R I G H T

FRESH 16 GIFT GUIDE 28 BEAUTY:

P R O D U C E D BY JESSICA THOMAS

COLOR REPORT

C R A F T S BY KIM HUTCHISON

30 TRENDS

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IN EVERY ISSUE 6 EDITOR’S LETTER 10 BHG.COM 112 THE KITCHEN

COOKBOOK

136 THROWBACK

82 FAST & FRESH BETTER 128 HEALTH

Overindulged? We’ve got the cure you need.

134 PETS

Keep your pets safe in winter weather.

PHOTOS: (CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT) BRIE PASSANO, ALEXANDRA GRABLEWSKI, ADAM ALBRIGHT, DAVID LAND/PAT BATES

HOME 32 HOLIDAY DECOR

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OH, CHRISTMAS TREE Have a spot that needs something special? Try one of our four themed tabletop trees.

EDITOR’S LETTER

THE SEASON of GIVING

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I love watching someone unwrapping a gift. There’s the sense of anticipation that they will love it or the mounting fear that they will have to fake a look of delight and appreciation if it’s not quite what they were hoping for (and they know you’re judging their reaction). We’ve been told since childhood that December is the season of giving. And even with all the discussion of holiday commercialism and the nagging sense that everyone is just looking to get, I still think planning what to buy, shopping for it, wrapping it beautifully, and finally giving it are some of the greatest pleasures of the holidays. But for many, holiday shopping becomes a stressful chore—another thing to check off the list at the busiest time of the year. Lately I’ve tried to get more creative and not give traditional presents, especially for people who already have a lot and don’t need another token present to regift. I like giving handmade items. (Check out our creative handmade gift-exchange party on page 46.) Not being a crafter, I usually lean toward food or gardening: dried tea herbs or tomato sauce from the summer. When I buy something, I like it to be a present people can consume and use—such as fancy jams or dried fruit—instead of knickknacks. I shop online, of course—mainly for friends and family in far-off places—but I also like to shop local and support whatever brick and mortar is trying to carve out their niche downtown. By next December we’re more likely to remember all the thought and consideration we put into what we gave rather than what we actually got. So this year while I’m creating lists, careening around town in the final days before Christmas, or doing late-night shopping on the internet, I’m going to make sure I enjoy myself. I think STEPHEN ORR, everyone on my list will be able to sense Editor in Chief that I had fun during the process. instagram @steporr Happy holidays and Merry Christmas! twitter @orrsteporr

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P H OTO S M A R T Y B A L DW I N PA P ER A R T BY R E I N A TA K A H A S H I

BY: DIANA DICKINSON AND KIT SELZER; PRODUCED BY: EUGENIA SANTIESTEBAN SOTO; MARKET ASSISTANT: SAMANTHA DRISCOLL

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1 TASSLED RIBBED Fleece lining and a nonskid sole. $38 per pair; verloopknits.com

LOUNGERS

2 RETRO ST YLE ELECTRIC KET TLE

A temperature gauge ensures precisely heated water. $80; russellhobbs.com

3 GOOGLE HOME MINI

THE BEST TECH GIFTS MAKE A DAILY ROUTINE EASIER.

4 ARTISAN SOAPS For the hostess who always dresses up the guest bath. $20 (set of four); reprotiqueart.com

5 ROUGE G LIPSTICK

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The speaker that responds to questions and commands, now in Aqua. $49; store .google.com

This lipstick’s twist: a built-in mirror in a reﬁllable case. Lipstick $32, case $17.50; sephora.com

CASE

6 GAUCHO A portable battery pack and charging cables in a cool leather pouch. $51; mantidy.co.uk TECHPACK

7 MELAMINE TR AYS

HALF OF EACH PURCHASE BENEFITS THE CAUSE OF YOUR CHOICE.

The work of Swedish artist Hilma af Klint inspired these 5"×8" trays. $30 (set of two); guggenheimstore.com

8 MOMMY & ME APRONS For two generations of cooks. Adult $24, child $18; boonsupply.com

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x G O O N LI N E

Make sure gifts arrive in time by streamlining shipping and knowing the mailing deadlines.

Avoid holiday lines at the post oﬃce by using usps.com. Set up an account, then order Priority Mail Forever Prepaid Flat Rate boxes. Postage-paid boxes arrive in your

HOLIDAY DISPATCH

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mailbox so you can pack your presents (up to 70 pounds) and send them without leaving home. Boxes have your return address, free tracking, and Forever postage (no price increases).

Available in four sizes; rates $7–$19. x U S PS H O LI DAY 2 01 8 MAI L- BY DATE S

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For hard-to-shopfor friends or people who don’t want more stuﬀ, an experience is ideal.

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If you want to give tickets to a music concert, Broadway show, or sports event but you’re not sure if the dates will work, you can use online ticket sites to give gift certiﬁcates. At stubhub.com personalize eGift Cards by uploading your photo and recording a voice message, which means you can treat someone to a Justin Timberlake concert along with your 20-second rendition of “Can’t Stop the Feeling!” x AM E RICA TH E B E AUTI F U L PAS S

This $80 annual pass covers the entrance fee for the holder and up to three adults in the same vehicle to all 60 national parks. usgs.gov/pass

YOUR MADE INTO A STUFFED TOY.

Mix colors on the laminated lid. $35; fredericksandmae.com ENAMEL BR ACELETS Each design beneﬁts a charity. $30 each; collectivejourneys.com BOARD BOOKS Teach little ones new words room by room with the House: First Words Board Books boxed set. $19; chroniclebooks.com maison.com batlestudio.com $40; papiertigre.fr WATERCOLOR SET

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The online Allrecipes Cooking School helps cooks hone skills in their own kitchen. Lessons cover the basics (roasting chicken) and advanced skills (making roux). $45/ year; armagazine .com/GiftGuide

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2 MARBLE PLAT TER A metal strip accents this platter. $18; walmart.com/BHG

3 MOD CANVAS TOTE BAG

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A MARBLE PLATTER FOR BOTH CUTTING AND SERVING.

4 WHALE SERVER Sure to prompt a smile at the table. $32; dejumo.com SET

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Complete with a built-in microphone for taking calls while playing tunes. $35; neimanmarcus.com

6 BOOK DARTS Book lovers can slip one on a page instead of folding over a corner. $10 for 30; schoolhouse.com

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8 MEASURING TAPE A reproduction to tuck into a purse. $14; dressanddwell.com

9 K AOS SOCCER What a kick for your favorite soccer player. $40; neimanmarcus.com BALL

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REGIFT & UPGRADE

Regifting is the new green giving. Upgrade those presents with these add-ons.

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BOO KS

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Bibliophiles agree: Passing along a book you’ve read is a must. Include a tin of book darts (No. 6, above) to mark a spot or a Flexilight reading light/bookmark ($9; amazon.com).

Our favorite go-to gift shines a little brighter when paired with a box of fancy matches (No. 5, page 24) or a wick trimmer (from $9; wickman products.com).

No tolerance for tannins? It’s ﬁ ne to regift a bottle of wine as a hostess gift. Wrap one in a patterned tea towel or pair with party napkins from H&M Home ($3–$5; hm.com).

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10 9 1 GOURMET CHOCOLATE BARS Creative ﬂavors, such as Piña Colada, Donuts and Coﬀee, and Salted Pistachio. $10 each; compartes.com 2 FRENCH MARKET BAG Stretchable netting makes this a handy carryall at the

BR ASS CLIP SET Give one with a bag of coffee, gourmet chips, or homemade farmers market. $18; pillowpia.com cookies. $15 (set of three); kikkerland.com COFFEE STUDIO POUR OVER JUG SET Holds 44 ounces. $50; royaldoulton.com EMER ALD OVERSIZED MATCHES These 4-inch-long matches come in a box that belongs on the coffee table. $7.50; etuhome.com GEORGE SOWDEN WATER BOT TLES Keep beverages hot for 12 hours SHORTBREAD HOUSE TINS Five biscuit varieties baked in or cold for 24. Large $39, small $35; store.moma.org Scotland come in different color tins. $16 (for 14 cookies); chelseamarketbasket.com WANNABE LUGGAGE TAG Available in 12 colors. $9 each; shop.mochithings.com CHEESE KNIFE BOOK SET For the person who knows when to use a bell knife or is eager to learn. $12; sb-designstudio.com PALM SPRINGS HAND AND CUTICLE TREATMENT BY DAN30 0 Hand cream in ready-to-give packaging. $16; bestgiftstoreever.com Q

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SHINE

Why should the lights on the tree outshine your party look? Glittery makeup and nail polish will have you sparkling all season, so follow your glitz.

NAIL POLI S H Essie Concrete Glitters Collection

in City Slicker dries with a textured crushed crystal coating. $9; essie.com

Go bold with a smoky eye in a shimmery gem tone.

EYE S HADOW

Use one side for a ﬁne shimmer, the other for dramatic glitter. Stila Vivid & Vibrant Eye Shadow Duo in Sapphire. (Also pictured in Garnet, far right). $20 each; ulta.com

LI P COLOR Maybelline New York Lip Studio Metallic Foil Liquid Lipstick

in Luna is a super-reﬂective rose gold. $9; target.com

H IG H LIG HTE R Revlon Glow Gelée in Venus

Glow is an easy-to-blend gel cream formula. $15; walgreens.com

EYE LIN E R Marc Jacobs Beauty Highliner Glam Glitter Gel Eye Crayon

in (Gem)Stoned. $25; marcjacobs beauty.com Q

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4 Brighten cheekbones with a dab of highlighter.

Glitter liner can look subtle (tight along the lash line) or ﬂashy (smudged over the lid).

Metallics with a foil-like ﬁnish are the new statement lip.

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BY: ERICA METZGER; PHOTO: BLAINE MOATS; STYLING: CHRISTY BROKENS

BEAU T Y CO LO R R E P O RT

BEAU T Y T R E N DS

R HAIR

You can take any length hair from everyday to party ready with a bit of product and a grown-up hair accessory. These three simple, super-chic styles will inspire you. FOR M I D LE NGTH HAI R

SOFT CURLS plus BARRETTE

HALF-UP PONYTAIL plus RIBBON

The keys to this glam look are volume and a trip to the crafts store. Apply mousse to damp hair and blow-dry, then pull it all back into a high, loose bun for a few hours. When you take down your hair, you’ll have tons of body and lift, says Garnier celebrity stylist Tommy Buckett. Gather the top half into a ponytail and secure with an elastic. A black velvet ribbon tied into a mediumsize bow is an elegant finish. ) WE LI KE Kenra Platinum Voluminous Touch Root Mousse, $22; ulta.com

) WE LI KE L. Erickson USA

Volume Barrette Silk Velvet, $28; franceluxe.com

{THE F I N ISHI NG TOUCH} Set these styles without the risk of helmet head by applying a ﬂexible-hold formula hair spray from 12 inches away. Try Herbal Essences Flexible Airspray, $6; walmart.com.

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BY M E L A N I E R U D C H A DW I C K I L LU S T R AT I O N S J E S S I C A D U R R A N T

FOR S HORT HAI R

TOUSLED TEXTURE plus BOBBY PINS

Relaxed waves with lots of bend and movement look cool (and keep bobby pins from slipping). To get them, rake a bit of pomade, like R&Co Sand Castle Dry Texture Crème ($29; rand co.com), through air-dried hair, twisting and scrunching the ends. Crisscross a few bobby pins an inch or two above one ear, a universally flattering spot, Buckett says. Metallic bobby pins add sparkle and are more festive than brown or black. ) WE LI KE Kitsch Opal

Matchbook Bobby Pins, $12; mykitsch.com Q

PHOTOS: BLAINE MOATS

FOR LO N G HAI R

Curls feel extra festive when you add a statement barrette. If your hair is straight, wrap sections around a curling iron then set in pin curls until cool. Unravel them and gently brush to smooth the top and fluff up the curls at the ends, Buckett says. Naturally curly? Twist a curl cream, like Garnier Fructis Curl Sculpt Conditioning Cream Gel ($4; drugstores), through dry hair. A barrette in a luxe fabric like velvet or brocade completes the look.

S E RV E U P A

CITRUS SURPRISE This season take a vacation from traditional red and green with decor inspired by fresh citrus. Incorporate faux fruits on your table, mantel, and gifts, and include lush greens and copper accents to make your home—and spirits— even brighter.

BY: ALLISON MAZE; PROJECTS: KIM HUTCHISON AND LINDSAY BERGER

Sprigs of vintage millinery fruit dress up simple citrus-hue paper.

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Faux citrus fruits (about $1 each at crafts stores) Q Spray adhesive Q Extra-fine white glitterQ Garland Q Bamboo skewers Q Screw eyes Q Velvet ribbon Q

Go to BHG.com/ CitrusWreath to learn how to make this wreath.

H OW TO Give faux oranges and lemons a sugared look that will last years. Coat each piece with spray adhesive, then dust with glitter. Make enough for a garland and for sconce swags. GAR L AN D

Start with a real or faux leafy garland, such as magnolia, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long enough to drape across the mantel and touch the floor on both sides. Insert the sharp end of skewers into fruits; cut skewers so they are long enough to insert into the garland wire. S CO N C E SWAG S

Insert screw eyes into the tops of sugared fruits. Tie each end of a length of ribbon to screw eye; drape over light fixture.

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SWEET PLATING A low compote bursting with peachy amaryllises and ranunculus sets the scheme for mismatched orange and pink napkins. Top each setting with a favor that’ll make the kids smile and will look pretty on the table, such as these Orange Surprize Balls filled with candy and retro toys ($19; topsmalibu.com).

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Don’t have time to make the crafts? Pull together a tabletop with these buyables.

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Decorate the tiny tree using glittered fruits and a ribbon bow. $51; root98warehouse .etsy.com

These 3¹⁄8" round, scent-free candles come in 23 colors. $12 each; creative candles.com

Dress up plates with this holiday ﬂower illustrated in fruity colors. $8 for eight; riﬂepaperco.com

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Cut leaf shapes from metallic cardstock, crease down centers, and punch holes. Tie onto the bags with ribbon.

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To apply a band of glitter to candles, cover part with masking tape, spray adhesive on the exposed area, and sprinkle it with glitter. Q

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FOOD STYLING: JENNIFER PETERSON

Frost citrus-shape cookies with meringue icing and top with decorating sugars while wet. Use icing to attach a leaf cookie that has been iced and painted with gel food coloring.

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Plug in lights then start hanging so you can preview your work as you go and you’ll never end too far from an outlet.

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Mount lights on almost any surface. 3M Command Outdoor Light Clips, $10 for 16; homedepot.com

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Creates the eﬀect of a mini ﬂashlight beam.

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PHOTOS: (HOUSE) BARRETT & MACKAY/GETTY IMAGES , (LIGHTS) JASON DONNELLY, (CLIP) CARSON DOWNING

The pros know it all comes down to measuring. Measure every straight run you plan to light— roofline, porch overhang, window trim— to figure out the total length you need. Don’t go past the manufacturer’s recommendation for how many strings you can plug together, and connect only identical strings.

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For a dense effect, hang two strings of lights in each location, staggering them so the bulbs sit close together.

WHAT’S COOL Styles that go beyond the usual strings

LEDS: WHY USE THEM 1 THEY’RE LONG - LASTING

Some are designed to glow for tens of thousands of hours. That’s a lot of holiday light shows.

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Give your display a focal point with an LED hanging star you assemble. Moravian Star (14"), $25; christmas lightsetc.com MULTICOLOR ICICLE LIGHTS

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Colored bulbs change up these roofline favorites. 150 Multi Icicle Lights, $13 (9-foot string); christmaslightsetc.com

Lights flicker inside these snowflakes. Random Sparkle Snowflake Icicle Lights, $22 (string of 10); homedepot.com

Made of acrylic, they’re hard to break, unlike incandescent bulbs.

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Make sure it will let you safely reach the highest point you plan to light.

Because they don’t get hot to the touch, LED bulbs aren’t likely to start a fire.

SHINGLE AND GUT TER CLIPS

They might seem time-consuming to install, but nothing else matches the straight lines they create. Hook them to the lights ﬁ rst, then to the roof or gutter. EX TEN SION CORDS

Use only outdoorrated extension cords, which are well-insulated and include a third prong (a grounding wire) that reduces electrical risks.

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Each string suspends 12 strands of white lights. Cool White LED Curtain Lights, $39 (6-foot string); christmaslightsetc.com

Icicle lights actually shaped like icicles. LED White Shooting Star Icicle Light Set, $30 (8¹⁄2-foot string of eight); homedepot.com

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A large bench or table gives your guests space to display their projects. Part of the fun of this party is learning about your friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; hidden talents and admiring their sewing, painting, building, dyeing, recipe-making skills.

Gather your nearest, dearest, craftiest friends for a DIY gift-exchange party. Guests make enough of their crafts for everyone, then each maker goes home with handmade works to keep or gift this season.

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This is one party that isn’t necessarily a case of the more the merrier. Guests will create a project for everyone, so unless your friends are proliﬁ c, think of 10–15 as a cutoﬀ. Q PLAY THE NUMBERS

Send out invites about a month early so friends can start crafting. Q GIVE SOME NOTICE

One week in advance, do one last call for RSVPs and give everyone the ﬁ nal head count. Q KEEP IN TOUCH

You’ll be busy crafting, too, so ask everyone to bring a dish to share. Our ideas, below, are store-bought bases embellished a bit. Q ASK FOR HELP

inside the invite Use our paper invite as a model to make the details clear—especially the all-important RSVP. Send your invite however is easiest, through the mail or in a no-frills email. Some sites to help get the word out: To ﬁnd a date that works for the most people: doodle.com

Q CHOREOGRAPH EXCHANGE TIME

When it’s time to start passing out gifts, give each person time in the spotlight to explain their project and show oﬀ their talents.

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Add a playful note to the snack spread with doodled butcher paper. Label potluck contributions or encourage guests to add their own ﬂair.

DESSERT CROSTINI Smear baguette slices with chocolatehazelnut spread or ricotta cheese; top with fresh fruit.

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PARTY MIX Combine purchased cheddar and caramel snack mixes for a salty-sweet blend.

ROASTED VEGGIE FLATBREADS Top naan with roasted veggies and cheese before broiling; ﬁnish with fresh herbs.

CHEESE BOARD Arrange a few hunks of cheese with fresh and/or dried fruit, crackers, and nuts.

SOUP SHOOTERS Top small glasses of warm, creamy tomato or butternut squash soup with crisp-cooked bacon.

PHOTOS: (INVITATION) MARTY BALDWIN, (FOOD) BLAINE MOATS; ILLUSTRATIONS: ANNA FREDERICK; FOOD STYLING: GREG LUNA

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If you don’t have a signature craft, consider one of these crowd-pleasers. The only rule: Your work should be nonperishable.

2 SC R APE - PAI NT WR APPI N G PAPE R Dot paint across the surface of paper, and use a plastic ruler as a squeegee to pull it from top to bottom. 3 COO KI E BUT TE R Score presentation points by including dip-dyed wooden spoons with jars of

cookie butter (storebought cookies blended into a spread; two-week shelf life). 4 S E E D PAC K ET S AN D MARKE R S

Make seed envelopes with machinestitched paper pouches. Stamped row markers made from air-dry clay double as ID tags. 5 WOO D AN D F E LT DO LL O R NAM E NTS

Build a band of carolers from clothespins and other wooden crafting pieces. Dress them in felt outfits and chenille pipe cleaner earmuffs or acorn caps.

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DOLL ORNAMENTS BY: SARAH WEISMAN; PHOTO: CARSON DOWNING

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1 MATC H STRI KE RS A graphic combo of spray-painted lines and strips of match-strike paper (available on Amazon or Etsy) turns glass jars into mantel-ready match strikers. Leave the matches in boxes until it’s party time.

A little bread. A little cheese. A lot of Wow.

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f you want to lose weight you should focus on lowering insulin levels. Insulin is a fat promoting hormone, that takes sugar from the blood and stores it, mainly as fat. It even stops the body from burning its own fat. So the more insulin you produce, the fatter you will likely be.

Since carbs are comfort foods, it’s hard to eliminate them. But if you want to keep eating bread or pasta, then try the so-called carb blockers. They stop the carbs from being fully digested, which helps lower blood sugar levels and thus insulin.

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The best natural carb blocker is called DNJ. It works in harmony with the body and is based on natural mulberry leaf extract. It can help block much of the sugar you otherwise would have digested and will help you start losing the weight and look your best. Difficulty losing weight? Gaining weight around the belly? Craving sugar? Feeling tired and irritated when lacking sugar? These are some clues that your blood sugar and insulin levels might be unstable or too high. Try Zuccarin to promote healthy blood sugar levels and weight loss.

cocktail bar Posting the recipes means guests can mix drinks themselves. Both of these cocktails are session drinks: low-alcohol, big-ﬂavor sippers. For a printout of the recipes, visit BHG.com/SwapParty. Q PO M - G I N G E R COC K TAI L

Mix pomegranate juice, vodka, and homemade

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or purchased ginger simple syrup. (We like the one from The Ginger People.) Top oﬀ with a sour beer. Q B E E R S MAS H

In this take on an old-fashioned, a wheat or Belgian-style beer ﬁ nishes a mix of muddled orange zest, maple bitters, and bourbon.

PHOTOS: (FOOD) BLAINE MOATS, (BAG) CARSON DOWNING; FOOD STYLING: GREG LUNA

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New Nordic’s Zuccarin Diet TM product contains the scientifically proven amount of DNJ, shown to help blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. Model photo

So how do we lower insulin? Getting sufﬁcient sleep helps. Eating less protein (especially beef and ﬁsh) also lowers insulin. But most importantly, eat less processed carbs!

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SWAG BAG

Your guests are going to need a way to get their loot home. Consider totes you dye and stitch as your crafty contribution. SASHIKO-INSPIRED TOTE BAGS

Sashiko is a Japanese style of embroidery using the running stitch to make repeating linear designs. White thread on indigo is typical, but we dyed our linen bags mustard. Whatever color embroidery ﬂoss you choose, don’t separate strands; you want thick stitches. Leave twothirds the stitch length between each stitch. Q

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Transfer paper and a transfer wheel simplify getting your design onto bags. Template is at BHG.com/ SwapParty.

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DIY CONCRETE MENORAH The geometric angles of each candleholder feel strikingly modern, but the swirling lines of the marbling soften the overall eﬀect. How-tos begin on page 58.

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BY: KATY KIICK CONDON; STYLING: CHRISTY BROKENS

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1 Folded box: A sheet of cardstock becomes a box; no extra embellishment needed. 2 Craft a wrappingpaper bow. 3 Secure chocolate gelt to strips of ribbon or washi tape with adhesive dots. 4 Cut simple shapes from foam sheets to make custom stamped paper. 5 Fold an origami Star of David. 6 Use a rubber carving block to print the simple menorah shape and dot on gold paint for the lights. 7 Fold wrapping paper into a gift bag. (How-to on next page.) 8 Cut three intersecting lines in paper and fold back center points to make this layered Star of David.

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ENVELOPES Right-sized for gift cards or trinkets, these DIY envelopes open to reveal a decorative paper liner that frames and elevates the treasure inside.

MENORAH MAKE A MOLD

Download our mold patterns at BHG.com/ Hanukkah2018. Trace patterns onto stencil film, cut out, fold, and tape edges with packing tape. Make eight of the smaller molds and one larger mold for the shammash (the candle used to light the others). MIX THE CEMENT

Follow manufacturer’s instructions to mix white outdoor cement. Divide into separate bowls and stir in grout pigment to color cement. (We created two shades of blue and left one bowl white.) Spoon small amounts of each color into the molds, leaving ¹⁄8" space at top. Slowly swirl (don’t mix) colors using a skewer. Experiment by sprinkling grout pigment directly into the molds. FORM A HOLDER

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Fold in left and right corners to the crease line. Press open as shown.

Fold top and bottom edges of opening so they overlap by ¹⁄2". Secure with doublestick tape. Q

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Plug one end of ¹⁄4" copper coupling with foam adhesive circles. Submerge couplings foam side down halfway into the cement. Let dry 24 hours before removing the mold.

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Floral designer Erica Long of CuratedLA recommends giving your wreath a focal point. Her unconventional suggestion: “Add one gorgeous big succulent.”

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A few years ago, Katherine Klunder invited friend and fellow floral designer Erica Long to make wreaths with her for the LOS ANGELES holidays. Midway through, Erica asked, “When can we do this Go to curated-la.com for again?” Today the two bring their boho aesthetic to wreathworkshop dates. making classes across L.A. and Vancouver, Canada, year-round. TO MAKE TH I S WR E ATH Insert 5- to 8-inch-long branches of cedar or Douglas fir into one side of a grapevine wreath to create a half-circle. Cluster leucadendron flowers at the top and bottom of the wreath, securing with florists wire. Wire pinecones and privet berries among the greenery, then crown the wreath with a succulent. BY J OA N N A L I N B E R G

PHOTOS: (WREATH) CURATEDLA, (WORKSHOP) PILAR VALTIERRA

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Come December, the crew of designers at Solabee Flowers & Botanicals ďŹ nds magic by combining local foliage with plants from warmer climates. TO MAK E TH E S E WR E ATH S

The method is the same for both wreaths shown. Cut greenery stems into 6- to 12-inch pieces. They used Aussie pine, banksia, and seeded eucalyptus in the wreath above left and cedar and ilex berries above right. Attach stems to a wire wreath form one piece at a time using ďŹ&#x201A;orists wire. Repeat, leaving some stems extra long, and then wire on clusters of berries or dried ďŹ&#x201A;owers.

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PHOTOS: (YASMINE FLORAL DESIGN) CONNIE WIDDISON, (SOLABEE FLOWERS) ALEA JOY, (TIN CAN STUDIOS) PAUL BRISSMAN

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Dried foliage and ďŹ&#x201A;owers give Yasmine Khatibâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wreaths a longevity that outlasts the festivities. She typically limits each wreath to one or two knockout materials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wreaths can look busy with too many components,â&#x20AC;? she says. TO MAK E TH E S E WRE ATH S Weave dried material through a grapevine wreath, securing with bind wire. In the four wreaths above, she used, clockwise from top left, banksia, cotton bolls, lunaria, and strawďŹ&#x201A;ower with silvergrass.

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Ingrid Carozzi likes her wreaths lush, with flowers and branches B R O O K LY N Find workshop dates: twining densely tincanstudiosbk.com. around winebarrel hoops or other unusual forms. She shares the secrets to her style at pop-up events around New York and in the book Handpicked, her stepby-step guide to seasonal arrangements. TO MAK E TH I S WR E ATH Clamp an embroidery hoop to the edge of a table so that the hoop stands upright. Attach eucalyptus around the hoop with florists wire. “Make sure the foliage doesn’t all point the same direction,” she says. “It shouldn’t be too perfect or even.” Fill three to five floral tubes (available at crafts stores) with water and short stems of seasonal flowers. Guide the tubes through the front of the wreath, hiding them behind the foliage. Q

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A settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit alleging that consumers sustained economic losses because they purchased or leased vehicles from Ford Motor Company containing allegedly defective airbags manufactured by Takata Corporation and its affiliates. The Settlement includes certain vehicles made by Ford (the “Subject Vehicles”). Ford denies any and all allegations of wrongdoing and the Court has not decided who is right. If you have already received a separate recall notice for your Ford vehicle and have not yet had your Takata airbag repaired, you should do so as soon as possible. When recalled Takata airbags deploy, they may spray metal debris toward vehicle occupants and may cause serious injury. However, many Ford vehicles affected by this settlement have not been recalled. Please see www.AirBagRecall.com for further details about whether your vehicle is recalled and, if so, what you should do. Am I included in the proposed Settlement? The Settlement includes the following persons and entities: • Owners or lessees, as of September 5, 2018, of a Subject Vehicle that was distributed for sale or lease in the United States or any of its territories or possessions, and • Former owners or lessees of a Subject Vehicle that was distributed for sale or lease in the United States or any of its territories or possessions, who, between June 19, 2014 and September 5, 2018, sold or returned pursuant to a lease, a Subject Vehicle that was recalled before September 5, 2018. A full list of the Subject Vehicles can be found at www.AutoAirbagSettlement.com. The Settlement does not involve claims of personal injury. What does the Settlement provide? Ford has agreed to a Settlement with a value of approximately $299.1 million, including a 20% credit for the Enhanced Rental Car/ Loaner Program. The Settlement Funds will be used to pay for Settlement benefits and cover the costs of the Settlement over an approximately four-year period. The Settlement offers several benefits for Class Members, including (1) payments for certain out-of-pocket expenses incurred related to a Takata airbag recall of a Subject Vehicle, (2) a Rental Car/Loaner Program while certain Subject Vehicles are awaiting repair, (3) an Outreach Program to maximize completion of the recall remedy, (4) additional cash payments to Class Members from residual settlement funds, if any remain, and (5) a Customer Support Program to help with repairs associated with affected Takata airbag inflators and their replacements. The Settlement website explains each of these benefits in detail. How can I get a Payment? You must file a claim to receive a payment during the first four years of the Settlement. If you still own or lease a Subject Vehicle, you must also bring it to an authorized dealership for the recall remedy, as directed by a recall notice, if you have not already done so. Visit the website and file a claim online or download one and file by mail. The deadline to file a claim will be at least one year from the date the Settlement is finalized and will be posted on the website when it’s known. What are my other options? If you do not want to be legally bound by the Settlement, you must exclude yourself by November 26, 2018. If you do not exclude yourself, you will release any claims you may have against Ford, in exchange for certain settlement benefits. The potential available benefits are more fully described in the Settlement, available at the settlement website. You may object to the Settlement by November 26, 2018. You cannot both exclude yourself from, and object to, the Settlement. The Long Form Notice for the Settlement available on the website listed below explains how to exclude yourself or object. The Court will hold a fairness hearing on December 11, 2018 to consider whether to finally approve the Settlement and a request for attorneys’ fees of up to 25% of the total Settlement Amount and incentive awards of $5,000 for each of the Class Representatives. You may appear at the fairness hearing, either by yourself or through an attorney hired by you, but you don’t have to. For more information, including the relief, eligibility and release of claims, in English or Spanish, call or visit the website below.

1-888-735-5596 • www.AutoAirbagSettlement.com

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The halls are decked, the gifts are wrapped, and the house is full of holiday guests—that you need to feed. Give us 30 minutes of prep time, and we’ll give you a delicious make-ahead brunch casserole, so all you have to do is wake up, pop it in the oven, and open the bubbly.

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A smoky chipotle sauce coats shredded chicken and crispy tortillas in this Mexican favorite made for a crowd. Day-of duties require little more than cracking a few eggs.

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CHILAQUILES BREAKFAST CASSEROLE HANDS-ON TIME 35 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 30 min., plus overnight chilling 12 1 1 4 2 1 1 2 2 8

6-inch corn tortillas, quartered Tbsp. vegetable oil cup chopped onion cloves garlic, minced tsp. dried oregano, crushed 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes, undrained cup reduced-sodium chicken broth chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, ﬁnely chopped cups shredded cooked chicken eggs Toppings such as avocado, Cotija or feta cheese, tortilla strips, and/or cilantro

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 3-qt. baking dish. Spread tortillas evenly on two baking sheets. Bake on separate oven racks 15 minutes. Remove; let cool. 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet heat oil over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, and oregano. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, and chipotle peppers. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken. 3. Cover bottom of prepared baking dish with the tortillas. Top with chicken mixture; let cool. Cover; chill overnight. 4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake casserole, covered, 35 minutes. Remove from oven. Make eight indents in chicken mixture with the back of a spoon. Crack an egg into a custard cup; slip egg into an indent. Repeat with remaining eggs. Sprinkle with ¹⁄4 tsp. black pepper. Bake, uncovered, 10 to 15 minutes or until whites are set and yolks are thickened. Remove. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve with desired toppings. Makes 8 servings. EACH SERVING 303 cal, 15 g fat, 225 mg chol, 464 mg sodium, 22 g carb, 4 g ﬁber, 6 g sugars, 22 g pro.

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MINI BACON & EGG BAKES A salad and fruit complete your brunch. But these individual quiches also make a grab-and-go breakfast. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave 30 to 45 seconds. HANDS-ON TIME 25 min. TOTAL TIME 55 min., plus overnight chilling 12 9 ¹⁄3 2 2 ³⁄4 1

slices bacon eggs cup milk to 3 cups chopped fresh spinach cloves garlic, minced cup shredded white cheddar cheese (3 oz.) roma tomato, cut into 12 slices

1. Coat twelve 2¹⁄2-inch muffin cups with nonstick cooking spray. In a large skillet cook bacon 5 to 7 minutes or until cooked through but still pliable and just starting to brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels; let cool until easy to handle. 2. Wrap one slice of bacon around the inside of each muffin cup. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, spinach, garlic, cheese, ¹⁄2 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄4 tsp. black pepper. Divide egg mixture among cups. Cover; chill overnight. 3. Preheat oven to 375°F. Uncover muffin cups. Top each with a tomato slice. Bake 25 minutes or until eggs are puffed and set. Let cool in cups 5 minutes. (Eggs may fall slightly during cooling.) Loosen sides; remove from cups. Serve warm. Makes 12 servings. EACH SERVING 126 cal, 9 g fat, 155 mg chol, 335 mg sodium, 1 g carb, 1 g sugars, 10 g pro.

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Opposites attract in this casserole twist on a classic diner sandwich, the Monte Cristo. A layer of rich egg-soaked bread contrasts a crispy brown top, and powdered sugar is a sweet foil to salty ham and cheese.

MONTE CRISTO BREAKFAST CASSEROLE The Monte Cristo (a cross between a ham-and-Swiss and French toast) often comes with a side of jam for dipping. If you like, smear on a little of your favorite strawberry or raspberry jam along with the butter between sandwich layers. Or try adding a few thin slices of apple or pear for crunch and sweetness. HANDS-ON TIME 30 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 15 min., plus overnight chilling

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cups milk eggs cloves garlic, minced 1- to 1¹⁄2-lb. round loaf country Italian bread, cut into ten ¹⁄2-inchthick slices ¹⁄4 cup Dijon-style mustard 8 oz. thinly sliced cooked ham 6 oz. Gruyère or Swiss cheese, shredded (1¹⁄2 cups) ¹⁄4 cup butter, softened Powdered sugar

1. Grease a 3-qt. baking dish. In a large bowl whisk together milk, eggs, garlic, ¹⁄2 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄4 tsp. black pepper. 2. Spread half the bread slices with

mustard then top with ham and half of the cheese. Spread remaining bread slices with butter then place buttered sides down on cheese. Cut each sandwich diagonally into four triangles. Arrange points up in prepared baking dish. Pour egg mixture over sandwiches. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cover; chill overnight. 3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Uncover dish. Bake 35 minutes or until golden and egg mixture is set. Remove. Let cool 10 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Makes 12 servings. EACH SERVING 319 cal, 17 g fat, 170 mg chol, 804 mg sodium, 23 g carb, 1 g ﬁber, 5 g sugars, 17 g pro.

1 16-oz. pkg. Jimmy Dean® Regular Premium Pork Sausage, cooked, crumbled, drained 4 green onions, sliced 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 eggs 2 cups half-and-half or milk 1 cup all-purpose baking mix Suggested toppings: sour cream, chopped tomatoes, chopped parsley

Prep Time: 15 min. | Cook Time: 45 min. 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Place sausage in lightly greased 2-quart round casserole dish. Top with onions and cheese. 2. Beat eggs, half-and-half and baking mix with wire whisk until well blended. Pour over cheese. 3. Bake 45 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes. Cut into 8 wedges. Add toppings. Variation: Substitute a 13x9-inch baking pan for 2-quart round casserole dish. Bake 20–25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

FOOD BRUNCH

BLUEBERRY & MASCARPONESTUFFED FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE

Get out the maple syrup. We’ve stuffed a blueberrymascarpone filling into baguettes for the ultimate indulgence.

HANDS-ON TIME 20 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 20 min., plus overnight chilling 3 8

8-oz. French baguettes oz. mascarpone or cream cheese, room temperature 2 tsp. vanilla 2 cups powdered sugar 2 cups fresh blueberries 6 eggs 2 cups milk ³⁄4 cup granulated sugar 1¹⁄2 tsp. ground cinnamon

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PO M EG R ANATE

Combine 2 Tbsp. pomegranate juice and 1 Tbsp. orange liqueur. Top with Champagne. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and an orange twist.

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Combine 2 Tbsp. blood orange juice and 1 Tbsp. vodka. Top with Champagne. Garnish with an orange slice and a rosemary sprig.

Combine 1 Tbsp. each cranberry juice and pear nectar. Top with Champagne. Garnish with a fresh pear slice and cranberries. Q

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1. Grease a 3-qt. baking dish. Cut each baguette into 1-inch slices, cutting to but not through bottom of loaf. For filling: In a medium bowl beat mascarpone and 1 tsp. vanilla until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar until combined. Fold in blueberries. Spoon filling between baguette slices; arrange baguettes side by side in prepared dish. 2. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, milk, ¹⁄2 cup granulated sugar, remaining vanilla, and ¹⁄2 tsp. cinnamon. Pour over bread. Cover; chill overnight. 3. Preheat oven to 350°F. Uncover dish. In a small bowl stir together remaining ¹⁄4 cup granulated sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon. Sprinkle over bread. Bake, uncovered, 40 to 45 minutes or until egg mixture is set, covering with foil the last 15 minutes if necessary to prevent overbrowning. Remove. Let cool slightly. Makes 12 servings. EACH SERVING 434 cal, 13 g fat, 123 mg chol, 404 mg sodium, 68 g carb, 2 g fiber, 39 g sugars, 11 g pro.

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BASIC THUMBPRINTS HANDS-ON TIME 40 min. TOTAL TIME 2 hr.

²⁄3 cup butter, softened ¹⁄2 cup sugar 2 egg yolks 1 tsp. vanilla 1¹⁄2 cups all-purpose ﬂour Desired coating (see page 80) Desired ﬁlling (see page 80)

1. In a large bowl beat butter with a mixer on medium 30 seconds. Add sugar. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Beat in egg yolks and vanilla until combined. Beat in flour. Chill, covered, 1 hour or until dough is easy to handle. 2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a cookie sheet. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in desired coating. Place balls 1 inch apart on prepared cookie sheet. Using your thumb, make an indent in the center of each ball. 3. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. If centers puff up during baking, re-press with the round side of a measuring teaspoon. Remove cookies; let cool on a wire rack. Before serving, fill centers with desired filling. Makes 30 cookies.

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BY M AG G I E G L I S A N P H OTO S B R I E PA S S A N O F O O D S T Y L I N G K E L S E Y B U L AT

PEPPERMINT BARK COOKIES AND CREAM CHEESECAKE Prep Time: 30 min. | Total Time: 6 hours 35 min. | Makes: 16 servings (incl. refrigerating)

W H AT YO U N E E D 30 OREO Cookies, divided 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted 35 starlight mints, divided 4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1 cup sugar 4 eggs 1 pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate 2 oz. BAKER'S White Chocolate

MAKE IT HEAT oven to 325°F. USE pulsing action of food processor to process 18 cookies until ﬁnely ground. Add butter; mix well. Press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 min. CRUSH 30 mints, then chop 10 of remaining cookies. Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Stir in crushed mints and chopped cookies. Pour over crust. BAKE 55 min. or until center is almost set. Run knife around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim. Refrigerate cheesecake 4 hours. MEANWHILE, crush remaining mints, then chop remaining cookies. Cover baking sheet with parchment. Melt chocolates separately as directed on packages. Spread semi-sweet chocolate into thin layer on prepared baking sheet; top with tablespoonfuls of the white chocolate. Swirl gently with spoon. Top with crushed mints and chopped cookies. Refrigerate until ﬁrm. BREAK chocolate bark into small pieces; sprinkle over cheesecake before serving. Variation: Substitute 3/4 cup crushed candy canes for the starlight mints. Reserve 1 Tbsp. crushed candy for sprinkling over the swirled chocolate bark; stir remaining crushed candy into the cheesecake batter before baking as directed.

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ALMON D - C H E RRY Prepare dough as directed, except add ¹⁄2 tsp. almond extract with the egg yolks. Roll balls in 2 lightly beaten egg whites then in 1 cup ﬁnely chopped slivered almonds. Bake and let cool as directed. Fill each with 1 tsp. cherry pie ﬁ lling, placing a cherry on top.

S PRI N KLE STARS Prepare dough as directed, except do not grease cookie sheet. Roll balls in assorted nonpareils. Bake and cool as directed. Spoon ³⁄4 cup canned or homemade vanilla frosting into a decorating bag ﬁtted with a small star tip. Pipe frosting into each center.

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M I NT S PARKLE RS Prepare dough as directed, except add ¹⁄2 tsp. mint extract with the egg yolks. Do not grease cookie sheet. Roll balls in coarse red or green sugar. Bake as directed. Immediately place a red or green candy coating disk in the center of each cookie. Bake 1 minute more. If desired, use a toothpick to swirl melted disks slightly.

LE MON - COCON UT Prepare dough as directed, except add 1 tsp. lemon, lime, or orange zest with the egg yolks. Roll balls in egg whites then in 1 cup shredded coconut. Bake and let cool as directed. Fill each with ¹⁄2 tsp. lemon or lime curd.

TRI PLE C HOCOL ATE Prepare dough as directed, except reduce ﬂour to 1¹⁄4 cups and add ¹⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder with the ﬂour. Roll balls in 2 lightly beaten egg whites then in 1 cup chocolate sprinkles. Bake as directed. Immediately press a chocolate Kiss into each.

LI NZE R Prepare dough, bake, and let cool as directed. Once cool, place ²⁄3 cup powdered sugar in a large plastic bag. Add cookies, a few at a time, shaking to coat. Fill each with ¹⁄2 tsp. raspberry preserves. Top with toasted sliced almonds.

WALN UTS & JAM Prepare dough as directed, except roll balls in two lightly beaten egg whites then in 1 cup ﬁ nely chopped walnuts. Bake and let cool as directed. Fill each with ¹⁄2 tsp. apricot or strawberry preserves.

COOKIE STORAGE

PB&J Prepare dough as directed, except roll balls in 2 lightly beaten egg whites then in 1 cup ﬁnely chopped peanuts. Bake and let cool as directed. Fill with ¹⁄2 tsp. creamy peanut butter and ¹⁄2 tsp. grape jelly. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

Layer filled Mint Sparklers and Triple Chocolate between waxed paper in an airtight container. Layer and store all others unfilled. Store at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. To serve, thaw (if frozen) and fill as directed. Q

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HERB-RUBBED PORK WITH SQUASH AND GRAPES

Roasting grapes caramelizes their sugars and concentrates their ﬂavor. We love their sweet contrast to savory pork or chicken. And they make a delicious appetizer: Roast a bunch to serve with goat cheese and crusty bread.

HANDS-ON TIME 15 min. TOTAL TIME 40 min. 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a 15×10×1-inch baking pan with foil. In a small bowl combine herbs, chili powder, garlic, ¼ tsp. salt, and ¼ tsp. black pepper. Rub all over pork. Place pork on one side of prepared pan. Add squash and onion on other side of pan; sprinkle with ¼ tsp. salt

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and ¼ tsp. black pepper. Drizzle pork, squash, and onion with 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Roast 15 minutes. Stir squash and onion; add grapes. Roast 10 to 15 minutes more or until pork is done (145°F). Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings. EACH SERVING 297 cal, 9 g fat, 73 mg chol, 357 mg sodium, 29 g carb, 4 g ﬁber, 14 g sugars, 26 g pro.

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GINGER SHRIMP & VEGETABLES

While the shrimp and vegetables cook, boil rice noodles for a quick side. After draining the noodles, toss them with a little sesame oil and a squeeze of orange juice. HANDS-ON TIME 15 min. TOTAL TIME 25 min.

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a 15×10×1-inch baking pan combine shrimp, carrots, broccoli, and snow peas. 2. In a small bowl whisk 2 Tbsp. canola oil, the soy sauce, ﬁ sh sauce, orange juice, ginger, garlic, ¹⁄4 tsp. black pepper, and the crushed red pepper. Pour over shrimp and

vegetables; toss to coat. Roast 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are crisptender and shrimp is opaque. If desired, serve with orange slices and cilantro. Makes 4 servings. EACH SERVING 234 cal, 8 g fat, 183 mg chol, 760 mg sodium, 16 g carb, 4 g ﬁber, 8 g sugars, 27 g pro.

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ROASTED CURRY CHICKEN AND CAULIFLOWER A cool cucumber and yogurt sauce tempers the chicken’s spice. Another night, spoon the stir-together sauce over spice-rubbed lamb or steak. HANDS-ON TIME 10 min. TOTAL TIME 35 min.

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1. Preheat oven to 450°F. In a resealable plastic bag combine ¼ cup yogurt, 2 Tbsp. olive oil, the curry powder, ½ tsp. salt, and ¹⁄8 tsp. black pepper.

Add chicken and cauliflower; shake to coat. Arrange in a 15×10×1-inch baking pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until chicken is done (175°F), turning chicken and stirring cauliflower halfway through. 2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together remaining yogurt, the cucumber, garlic, ¼ tsp. salt, and ¹⁄8 tsp. black pepper. Serve chicken and cauliflower with sauce and a sprinkle of mint. Makes 4 servings. EACH SERVING 327 cal, 15 g fat, 163 mg chol, 611 mg sodium, 8 g carb, 3 g fiber, 4 g sugars, 40 g pro. Q

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In the family room, Charlotte captures the magic of Christmas with supersize decor. ADVE NT TR E E

A Christmas tree doubles as a towering Advent calendar. Charlotte stencils numbers on gift bags and ﬁlls them with certiﬁcates for things like movie nights or a special hot cocoa treat. F RO ST Y FO R E ST

A collection of bottle-brush trees arranged under cloches looks like giant snow globes.

AN ANTLE R H E AD BAN D (O R SANTA CAP) G IVE S STU FFE D AN I MALS H O LI DAY S PI RIT.

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Inexpensive wire-edge ribbon holds its shape twined around the tree. The colors of the living room sofas inspired the palette. YARN O R NAM E NT S

Charlotte cranks out yarn pom-poms (a $7 tool from Michaels makes it easy) and tassels to dress the tree and presents, below.

very year, Charlotte Smith gets her whole family involved in creating bright and cheerful Christmas scenes throughout their Southport, CT, home. Using pom-poms, yarn, ribbon, and felt, the author of the crafty blog At Charlotte’s House makes easy, do-ityourself holiday decorations with her kids—Eleanor, Oliver, Martha, Louisa, and Arthur. Gathering in the kitchen, where she turned a narrow pantry into an art-supply closet and coated a thrift store dining table in durable Maxx Gloss paint, they make new ornaments and garlands to add to those from previous years. “A lot of my decorations are thrifted or sale ﬁ nds that we put our own touches on. I stock up on great deals in a broad color palette to make each year easier, and I blend the old and new decorations together,” she says. Instead of traditional holiday colors, Charlotte uses her home’s palette of pink, green, and blue. “If you look at vintage Christmas decorations, you’ll see they don’t have to be the traditional red and green. There are blues, lighter greens, and pinks, and they can work with what you already have,” she says.

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The kitchen table is the hub for crafting sessions all season, and Charlotte is rarely seen without her hot-glue gun. (Expert tip: Hit those trailing wisps of dried hot glue with a blow-dryer, and they’ll disappear.) FAVO R ITE MATE R IALS

She buys rolls of white crafts paper, bags of pom-poms (from $2 for 100; thecrafts-outlet.com), and yarn in bulk.

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In the dining room, vintage-style apothecary jars stocked with candy create a DIY goody bag station, above. Charlotte sets out cellophane bags and twist ties so guests can help themselves. CAR D GALLE RY

At the holidays, the kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; art display wall (made with wire curtain rods from IKEA) plays host to DIY garlands, seasonal art, and cards from friends and family, top right.

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Shades of green and pink set a warm, welcoming tone in the foyer. WR E ATH C HAI N

Charlotte wraps diﬀerent-size foam wreaths with satin ribbon (secured with a pin so she can switch colors next year) and ties them together with organdy ribbon for a change in texture. STA R RY GAR L A N D

Inexpensive paper stars from IKEA add an extra touch of spirit to the garland on the banister. (She prefers sturdy faux greenery on the railing because it can withstand many little hands.) R AF F IA TA S S E LS

A basket corralling hats and gloves gets spruced up with tassels she made using ¼-inch raﬃa ribbon. Q

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TO-DO LIST SAYS OTHERWISE. ENTER PASTRY CHEF ZOË FRANÇOIS, WHO SHARES FIVE SPECTACULAR SWEETS THAT ARE EASIER THAN THEY LOOK.

H O L I D AY PAV L O VA PA R FA I T S “This dessert looks really elegant even though you just throw it together,” Zoë says. “You can’t mess it up.” Most of the components—sugared cranberries, lime curd, raspberry sauce, and meringues—can be made days ahead of time. On the night of the party, simply layer everything in your nicest stemware.

WHITE C H O C O L AT E CHEESECAKE BOMBE Zoë reinvented cheesecake, starting with the ﬂavors: ginger and white chocolate in the cake, hazelnut in the crust. The dome shape, which was inspired by snow globes, is created by baking the cake in a bowl. A glossy ganache and white chocolate shavings hide any imperfections. “Think of them as insurance,” Zoë says.

If you’re crunched for time, buy meringues instead of making your own.

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but I get that a lot of people are daunted by it,” says pastry chef and cookbook author Zoë François. “I try to take the intimidation out of making dessert.” Since starting her blog in 2007, Zoë has become known not only for her spectacular creations, which tend to generate thousands of likes on Instagram (@zoebakes), but also for the way she walks readers through her recipes with easy-to-follow instructions and videos. That’s why she’s just the person to help home bakers during the holiday season. “It’s a time of year when we all want to bake something festive, but there’s not a lot of time or room for error,” says Zoë, who lives in Minneapolis with her husband and two sons. The ﬁve festive desserts she created for BH&G® don’t require any hard-to-master skills or obscure ingredients and can be made in part or entirely in advance. In other words, “even a beginner can pull them of,” Zoë says. “But they’ll look like you’ve been baking all day.”

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EGGNOG BAKED ALASK A Eggnog ice cream and red velvet cake put baked Alaska into the spirit. Get ahead by freezing the cake topped with store-bought ice cream for up to a month. On the day of the party, unmold the cake and spread on Swiss meringue (the most foolproof type of meringue to make, Zoë says). A quick turn under a kitchen blowtorch results in a ta-da appearance.

If you can’t ﬁnd eggnog ice cream, add bourbon and nutmeg to vanilla ice cream for the same ﬂavor.

S I LV E R & G O L D YULE LOG Between the meringue mushrooms and the impressive swirl of buttercream inside, this bejeweled Yule log may look almost too ambitious to attempt. But in reality, “each step is super simple,” Zoë says. Most tasks can also be done in advance, which takes oﬀ the pressure on Christmas Day. The only key bit of timing: Be sure to roll the cake while it’s warm out of the oven to avoid cracks.

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T R I P L E - L AY E R HAZELNUT SPICE CAKE

EVERYTHING HAS TO HAPPEN START TO FINISH ON THE DAY OF YOUR PARTY.

If you were a contestant on The Great British Baking Show, this might be your showstopper entry. Made with rum-soaked dried fruits and warm spices, this fruitcake is a world away from the one that’s been circulating since the 1960s. The cake is so straightforward to make that you’ll have ample bandwidth to create the dramatic candied hazelnut crown. (See page 118 for the technique.) Q

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See it, do it Watch our video to learn the trick to making these beautiful hazelnuts at BHG.com/CandyHazelnut.

IT ONLY TAKES A LITTLE PREP TO SET A FESTIVE MOOD AT THE ALLEN CABIN. ONCE THE TREE IS UP, GOOD COMPANY AND A FAST SLEDDING HILL DO THE REST.

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Finn and Gus Allen lead their parents, Jeﬀ and Alison, on an evergreen-foraging expedition across the frozen lake behind their cabin in Hayward, WI.

The cabin’s woodsy backdrop and white, black, and Army green palette are ready-made for Alison’s Scandinavianinspired holiday touches. Embracing the existing decor curtails the amount of decking the halls required.

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Alison and Jef Allen sent Santa a change-ofaddress card this year. The couple and their two kids are spending Christmas at their home away from home, an A-frame cabin in Wisconsin. There’s never an itinerary, but there’s always something going on. During the countdown to Christmas morning, they’ll cut a tree at a nearby farm, Alison’s parents and brother’s family will arrive, and they’ll spend plenty of time sledding, snowshoeing, and sitting around a ﬁre. You might think Alison, the organizer for this holiday away, would be sweating the details. Hardly. The creator of the DIY-centric blog Deuce Cities Henhouse stays as chill as the craft cocktails she has icing in the snow. It helps that she’s a planner. Days before they depart their Minneapolis home, she gathers party gear and decorations into bins and premakes a few provisions so all that’s left is a stop at the local grocery. She keeps her focus on what’s most important to her crew: morning cofee, good music (Jef is in a band), and making Christmas memories for the kids— matching pj’s included. They all help trim the tree and wrap garland around the banister. And once the bufalo-check stockings are hung from the mantel, it’s officially Christmas. December 2018 |

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Alison recommends premaking a batch so you don’t spend snow time playing bartender.

x 2 cups rye whiskey x 1 cup amaro bitter liqueur (such as Averna) x 1 cup amaro herbal liqueur (such as Amaro Nonino) x Orange bitters x Wide strips of orange zest x Whole cloves In a pitcher combine whiskey, both amaros, and 8 dashes orange bitters. Serve over ice. Twist orange zest over each glass to release oils, then rub zest around the rim. Prepress cloves into a few zest strips for garnish. Makes 10 cocktails.

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Forest-theme bakery cookies are prepped for Santa on a coﬀee table Alison made from scrap wood. On Christmas morning, Alison says, “We like to get up before the kids to share coﬀee and some time together.”

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Come Christmas morning, Alison makes a no-fuss brunch of an egg bake, monkey bread, bacon, and coffee. Cocktails in Mason jars stay cold in a big bowl of snow. A pair of DIY plywood trees make an impact on floating IKEA cabinets. Alison studded oranges with rows of cloves for aromatic pomanders. Alison’s parents, Beth and Joe Deuhs, warm up around the bonfire with Alison, Jeff, and Kari and Mike Deuhs. Gus and Finn share a room with a pair of bunk beds outfitted in buffalo-check bedding. They put their own decorating touches on a small tabletop tree. Extra blankets are at the ready on fireside chairs. Alison brings wrapping supplies for last-minute gifts. Q

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WINTER WO N D E R L A N D Glitter eyelash yarn (amazon .com) makes the pom-pom trees sparkle. Learn how to make the trees on page 122.

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Go big by thinking small. These dreamy downsized trees allow for maximum trimming. Make them the star of a full-on tabletop display and save the ladder for another day.

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Anchor the tree in a low glass cylinder ﬁlled with sugar, salt, or faux snow.

Attach candies to foam tree forms with royal icing.

OPPOS ITE This tabletop display feels like it’s straight out of a snow globe with its icy decor

and wandering polar bears. Cover a flocked tree with glass icicles and DIY snowflake ornaments (chenille pipe cleaners crystallized in borax). A sparkling forest of crafted and store-bought mini trees ups the cool factor, and a handmade paper snowflake crowns the scene. ABOVE Our crafted versions of confections (felt ribbon candies and crepe paper bonbons) look almost sweet enough to eat. Mix them with glass baubles filled with candy sprinkles on a tinsel tree, which gives the pastel palette some shine. Craft instructions start on page 122.

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For trees, wrap yarn around paper mache cones and secure with hot glue.

Take a trip to Santa’s workshop—no sleigh required—where everything is kid-approved and kid-friendly. The minimalist raw-wood dowel tree looks sophisticated enough to display anywhere, but teeny-tiny teddy bears and tactile ornaments make it feel at home in a kid’s room or play space. The toy bin (or floor) is the place to start; small misfit toys and trinkets make great tree decor. DIY trimmings like the felt stockings and yarn-wrapped ornaments will give the tree just enough uniformity. Craft them as a family—everyone knows Santa needs his elves. Wrap it up with a chunky knit scarf as the tree skirt.

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Decorate small potted evergreens with paper gift tags. (Many of their branches can’t support heavier ornaments.)

Love these looks? Make the DIY projects using our templates and directions at BHG .com/TabletopTrees.

Iconic moments from The Nutcracker and Swan Lake take center stage in this dreamscape. Swans, soldiers, and crafted gold lace crowns set oﬀ the deep blue, red, and gold palette. Strands of rose gold fairy lights complement the color scheme without overwhelming the small trees. Surround the main tree with assorted potted evergreens (like a Norfolk pine, left, or ‘Blue Star’ juniper, right). Pretty paper extras like the gift-tag ornaments, standing nutcrackers (they’re greeting cards), and wrapping paper gift crackers shine in the spotlight. Fill the DIY drum cups to serve treats during your holiday party or open house. Q

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cup egg whites (2 eggs), at room temperature cup granulated sugar

Cranberry-Raspberry Sauce 2 2

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cups fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed cups fresh or frozen raspberries cup granulated sugar

Sugared Cranberries ¹⁄2 cup granulated sugar ²⁄3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, 1

thawed Tbsp. pasteurized egg whites or refrigerated egg whites

Lime Cream 2 1

cups heavy cream Tbsp. powdered sugar ²⁄3 cup purchased lime curd or Homemade Lime Curd (recipe, page 118) 1 tsp. lime zest

MERINGUES 1. Preheat oven to 250°F. In a large heatproof bowl whisk together egg whites and sugar. (Mixture will be thick and grainy.) Place bowl over a

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CRANBERRY-RASPBERRY SAUCE ( Whether you’re using fresh or frozen raspberries determines when you add them.) In a medium saucepan combine cranberries, sugar, and the raspberries if using frozen. Bring to boiling, stirring frequently; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 10 minutes or until cranberries are soft and juices are thick. (If using fresh raspberries, fold in now.) Let cool. Chill, covered, up to 1 week. SUGARED CRANBERRIES Pour sugar into a shallow pie plate. Working in batches, roll cranberries in pasteurized egg whites then in sugar to coat. Allow to dry on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Store, refrigerated, up to 2 days, rerolling in sugar as necessary. LIME CREAM In a large bowl beat cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Beat in lime curd and zest. TO ASSEMBLE Layer Lime Cream with CranberryRaspberry Sauce and meringues in eight glasses or bowls; repeat layers. Garnish with Sugared Cranberries. Serve immediately or within 2 hours. Makes 8 servings. PER SERVING 452 cal, 23 g fat, 88 mg chol, 47 mg sodium, 58 g carb, 4 g ﬁber, 52 g sugars, 3 g pro.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE BOMBE HANDS-ON TIME 45 min. TOTAL TIME 2 hr. 30 min., plus chilling

Cheesecake ³⁄4 cup heavy cream oz. white baking chocolate, ﬁnely chopped 2 tsp. freshly grated ginger ¹⁄2 cup sour cream 2 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened ²⁄3 cup sugar 3 eggs, at room temperature 2 tsp. vanilla Pinch of salt 2 oz. white baking chocolate, chopped 3 Tbsp. chocolate-hazelnut spread 2 oz. feuilletine (see box, below) or 1 cup crisp rice cereal or crushed rolled sugar ice cream cones 12

White Chocolate Ganache ³⁄4 cup heavy cream 12

oz. white baking chocolate, chopped

Garnish White chocolate bar

CHEESECAKE 1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly butter a 2-qt. stainless-steel or tempered glass bowl. (It should have about an 8-inch diameter across the top.) To bake cheesecake in a 9-inch springform pan, visit BHG.com/Bombe. 2. In a medium saucepan heat cream until just simmering. Turn oﬀ heat; add 12 oz. white chocolate and the ginger. Let stand 3 minutes; gently stir FEU ILLETIN E until smooth. Gently Crêpes dentelles whisk in sour cream. are crunchy 3. In a large bowl beat caramelized crepes. When you break cream cheese with a the delicate rolled mixer on medium cookies into small 1 minute; scrape sides of ﬂ akes, you get bowl and beat feuilletine. Find the 30 seconds more or original crêpes until smooth. Add sugar; dentelles online ($13; beat 1 minute more. Add amazon.com). eggs one at a time

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saucepan of simmering water, being careful that bowl doesn’t touch water. Whisk egg mixture 3 to 5 minutes or until sugar is completely dissolved and mixture is smooth. Remove bowl. 2. Beat mixture with a mixer on medium-high 3 to 5 minutes or until light, fl uff y, glossy, and stiff peaks form. 3. Transfer mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a star tip. Pipe quarter-size rosettes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 4. Bake 30 minutes. Turn off oven; let meringues stand in cooling oven 1 hour. Meringues can be made one day ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

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After adding the crust and chilling, work your way around the bowl with a rubber spatula to loosen the domed cheesecake.

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helps the cheesecake bake evenly and results in a silky texture.) Loosely tent bowl with foil to prevent overbrowning. Bake about 1 hour 45 minutes or until cheesecake is just set in the middle and 175°F. 5. Remove bowl from water bath. Let cool completely in bowl on a wire rack (about 2 hours). Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. 6. For crust: In a small saucepan or double boiler melt 2 oz. white chocolate over low. Stir in chocolate-hazelnut spread and feuilletine. Evenly crumble mixture over cheesecake; press gently. Chill 30 minutes. 7. Dip bottom of the bowl in a large pot of hot water several seconds. Using a rubber spatula, slowly press on crust edges to release from bowl. Work your way around crust edges, dipping bowl

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in hot water as needed to loosen the cheesecake from the bowl. Invert a small plate onto the crust. Gently press down on one side of the plate to slide the dome up the other side of the bowl. Invert the cheesecake and transfer crust side down onto a wire rack set in a baking pan lined with parchment paper. GANACHE 1. In a medium saucepan heat cream until just simmering. Turn oﬀ heat; add white chocolate. Let stand 3 minutes then gently stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature, stirring often. 2. Pour half the ganache over the cheesecake in an even layer. Return cheesecake to refrigerator 30 minutes to set. Repeat with remaining ganache, if necessary rewarming to a pourable consistency; chill cheesecake 30 minutes or up to 2 days, loosely covered.

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scraping sides of bowl after each addition. Add vanilla and salt; beat 30 seconds or until smooth. Add white chocolate mixture; beat until combined. 4. Pour mixture into prepared bowl. Set bowl in a roasting pan and ﬁll about a quarter of the way up the sides of the bowl with boiling water. (A water bath

TO FINISH Transfer cheesecake to a serving platter. Pull a vegetable peeler over white chocolate bar to create curls. Cover cake top with curls. Serve immediately. Makes 12 servings. PER SERVING 520 cal, 36 g fat, 102 mg chol, 172 mg sodium, 44 g carb, 41 g sugars, 7 g pro.

EGGNOG BAKED ALASKA HANDS-ON TIME 20 min. TOTAL TIME 4 hr. 20 min., includes freezing

Red Velvet Cake cup plus 2 Tbsp. all-purpose ﬂour Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder ³⁄4 tsp. baking soda ¹⁄4 tsp. salt ¹⁄2 cup whole milk 1 egg 1¹⁄2 tsp. distilled white vinegar 1 2

1¹⁄2 tsp. vanilla ¹⁄3 cup vegetable oil ³⁄4 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. red food coloring

Ice Cream ¹⁄2 gallon eggnog ice cream (or vanilla ice cream, softened, with 1 Tbsp. freshly grated nutmeg and 2 Tbsp. bourbon stirred in)

Meringue 1 2

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RED VELVET CAKE 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a 9×9-inch square cake pan, line with parchment paper, then butter paper. 2. In a medium bowl whisk together ﬂour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt. In a separate bowl whisk together

milk, egg, vinegar, and vanilla. In a large bowl beat oil and sugar with a mixer on medium until combined. Beat in one-third the flour mixture until just combined. Scrape sides of bowl; add half the milk mixture and mix just to combine. Add half the remaining flour mixture, then the remaining milk mixture and food coloring, scraping sides of bowl and mixing just to combine between additions. Beat in remaining flour mixture until batter is combined and uniform. 4. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until a skewer comes out with a few crumbs. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan and let cool completely. TO ASSEMBLE 1. Line a 9×4-inch Pullman pan (or 9×5-inch loaf pan) with plastic wrap. Spoon ice cream to within 1 inch of pan of the top.

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2. Cut cake in half. Place half on ice cream in pan. Cover and freeze several

GET THE PAN Pullman loaf pan with cover, $30; kingarthur flour.com

1 month. (Wrap and freeze

MERINGUE 1. In a large heatproof bowl whisk together egg whites and sugar. (Mixture will be thick and grainy.) (For a 9×5-inch loaf pan, reduce egg whites to ³⁄4 cup [6 eggs] and sugar to 1¹⁄2 cups.) 2. Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, being careful that bowl doesn’t touch water. Whisk egg white mixture 10 minutes or until 160°F, sugar is completely dissolved, and mixture is smooth. Remove bowl from saucepan. 3. Beat mixture with a mixer on medium-high about 6 minutes or until light, fl uff y, glossy, and stiff peaks form.

Lightly press and lift a spoon to create swirls and peaks in meringue. Ridges and edges will toast quickly under a culinary torch or the broiler.

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TO FINISH Invert and unmold cake onto a chilled serving plate. Remove plastic wrap. Cover with meringue, creating peaks with the back of a spoon (see below). Return to the freezer for at least 1 hour or up to 4. Immediately before serving, toast meringue using a culinary torch. If you don’t have a culinary torch, unmold the cake onto a baking sheet lined with foil. Cover with meringue as directed; freeze at least 1 hour. Place

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For an alternative, prepare caramel as in Step 3. Dip a fork into slightly cooled caramel and carefully drizzle in a circle onto greased foil from 2 feet above. Serve immediately. © 2018 Kellogg NA Co.

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CANDIED HAZELNUTS NOTE Save these until an hour or two before you’re ready to top and serve the cake: Humidity and temperature can wilt the caramel strands. 1. Set a heavy cutting board or 15×11-inch baking pan along the edge of the counter. (Skewers will wedge under the cutting board while candied hazelnuts set.) Place parchment paper on floor below to catch caramel drips. 2. Preheat oven to 350°F. Place hazelnuts in a shallow baking pan. Bake 5 to 8 minutes or until toasted. Transfer to a towel; rub to remove loose skins. Gently twist a wood skewer into each hazelnut while warm; set aside. 3. In a medium saucepan stir together sugar, the water, and corn syrup. Use a pastry brush dipped in water to brush down any sugar crystals on sides of saucepan as mixture comes to boil. Bring mixture to boiling over medium-high without stirring. Reduce heat to medium. Once mixture starts to caramelize (about 15 minutes), remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 4. Dip a skewered hazelnut into caramel and lift to see if caramel is ready. When caramel coats hazelnut and drips off in long strands, secure end of skewer under cutting board, letting caramel drip onto the parchment paper below. Repeat with remaining hazelnuts. Let stand until caramel is set, about 15 minutes. 5. Gently twist skewers to release hazelnuts; arrange on cake. TO FINISH If desired, arrange Candied Hazelnuts or spun sugar (see sidebar, left) on cake. Makes 18 servings. PER SERVING 814 cal, 39 g fat, 123 mg chol, 122 mg sodium, 108 g carb, 2 g fiber, 86 g sugars, 7 g pro.

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ALMOND PRALINE 1. In a large skillet cook sugar, 2 Tbsp. water, and the corn syrup over medium-high without stirring 2 minutes or until melted and showing signs of caramelizing (beginning to brown). Stir; cook 3 to 4 minutes more or until evenly dark and starting to smoke. Remove from heat; stir in almonds and a pinch of salt. Pour mixture onto a silicone baking mat or lightly buttered parchment paper; let cool. 2. Break into pieces and place in a food processor; pulse until chopped into pieces no larger than pine nuts. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place up to 1 day.

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1. Remove 1¹⁄2 squeeze ¹⁄3 cup juice. In a

chocolate, melted Gold edible luster dust (optional) Silver, gold, and white dragées and/or large nonpareils

FOOD RECIPES

SWISS BUTTERCREAM 1. In a large heatproof bowl whisk together egg whites and sugar. (Mixture will be thick and grainy.) Place bowl over a saucepan of simmering water, being careful that bowl doesn’t touch water. Whisk 10 minutes or until 160°F, sugar is completely dissolved, and mixture is smooth. Remove bowl from saucepan. 2. Beat mixture with a mixer on medium-high 8 to 12 minutes or until light, fluffy, glossy, and stiff peaks form. 3. Transfer ¹⁄2 cup meringue to a pastry bag fitted with a ¹⁄4-inch round tip (to pipe the mushrooms); set aside. 4. Let bowl with remaining meringue sit at room temperature 10 minutes. Beat in butter 2 Tbsp. at a time on medium 10 minutes or until fluffy. After all the butter has been added, beat 1 minute more or until buttercream is creamy and glossy. Beat in vanilla and a pinch of salt.

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The meringue mixture may look curdled and runny as you add butter. Keep adding butter and mixing.

After all the butter has been added, the mixture will come back to a smooth buttercream.

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A hot cake is pliable enough to roll without cracking, and a towel keeps the cake from sticking.

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After meringues have baked and cooled, make divots in the ﬂat sides of caps. Insert stems.

After the cake cools, unroll it, add buttercream, and reroll using the towel to lift and guide the cake.

Dip a clean small paintbrush into edible gold luster dust and tap the brush over the mushrooms.

Use a serrated knife to cut oﬀ an end of the roll, and attach the piece to the top with buttercream. Q

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Pipe meringue into two shapes: small round mounds (caps) and tall pointed peaks (stems).

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TO ASSEMBLE 1. Unroll cooled cake. Spread praline buttercream in an even layer over cake. Roll cake back up into a log, lifting end of towel to guide roll. 2. Cut oﬀ a few inches from the end of roll at an angle to make a branch. Transfer long portion (the log) to a serving platter. Frost one end of branch with enough buttercream that it sticks to log; gently press branch onto the top of log. Frost entire cake, dragging a spatula to create texture. Decorate with dragées and Meringue Mushrooms. Makes 12 servings. PER SERVING 612 cal, 40 g fat, 143 mg chol, 81 mg sodium, 60 g carb, 2 g ﬁber, 53 g sugars, 7 g pro.

Zoë’s easy-to-handle steps for her festive Yule log ensure yours will turn out without stress.

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MERINGUE MUSHROOMS 1. Preheat oven to 250°F. Pipe half the meringue in the pastry bag into ³⁄4- to 1-inch mounds (mushroom caps) on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper (about 20 mounds). Pipe remaining meringue into squat stems that come to a point (about 20 stems). Bake 30 minutes. Turn oﬀ oven; let meringues stand in cooling oven 1 hour. (Meringues can be made 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.) 2. Using a paring knife or wooden skewer, poke a small hole into center of

ﬂat side of mounds. Dip stem tips in melted white chocolate, then insert into holes in mounds to create mushrooms. If desired, paint tops of mushrooms with luster dust.

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5. Divide the buttercream in half. Stir almond praline mixture into one half. (Chill remaining buttercream until needed, up to 2 days. To soften, let sit at room temperature 2 hours, then place bowl over saucepan of simmering water and heat 1 minute. Beat with a mixer on medium-high until creamy.)

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from page 108

STAR

2 3

TabletopTrees X

BORAX SNOWFLAKE Assorted blue and tinsel chenille pipe cleaners X Fishing line X 1-gallon bucket (or a container large enough that your snowflakes don’t touch the bottom X Skewers

or rods (long

X Borax X Florists

wire

1 For each snowflake, cut three 8" pieces and six 3" pieces of the same color pipe cleaners. 2 Cross two 8" pieces over each other to make an X. Twist numerous times at the middle to secure while keeping the X. 3 Lay the third 8" piece horizontally over the center of the X. Twist around the center. (The stems should be secure enough that they don’t slide if tugged.) You will have six arms radiating from the center. Trim so they’re even. 4 Fold each 3" section in half to form a V. 5 Twist the point of a V around an arm ½" from end so it lays flat on a surface. Trim to even ends. Repeat for each arm. 6 Tie a piece of ﬁshing line to the tip of one arm of the snowflake. The line should be long enough that you can completely submerge a snowflake in your container. Secure opposite end of line to the center of a skewer. (You

from page 108

GLITTERED POM-POM TREES AND GARLAND Hot-glue gun X Assorted sizes and colors glitter pom-poms* X Paper mache cone X Embroidery needle X Embroidery floss TREE INSTRUCTIONS

Working from the top down, hot-glue assorted sizes and colors of pom-poms to cone. GARLAND INSTRUCTIONS

Using an embroidery needle with a large eye, string embroidery floss through the center of pom-poms to create a garland of desired length. *You can make your own glitter pom-poms with glittered eyelash yarn and a fork or pom-pom—making tool (how-to: BHG.com/PomPoms).

knife X

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would be on the front of your

to create a fold.) 4 Flip over and lay straightedge along where the solid line would be on the back side. Score from point to point. as in Step 3. Continue scoring lines, alternating front and back. Emphasize folds with a bone folder or your ﬁngers. 5 Cut out diamond shapes

FELT SWIRL CANDIES

from page 109

FELT RIBBON ORNAMENTS Assorted colors 9"×12" X Hot-glue gun X Embroidery needle X Embroidery floss

easier to roll.) Secure with a dot of hot glue under each layer at the staggered end.

PHOTOS: ADAM ALBRIGHT

from page 108

8 Submerge snowflakes. Let soak 24 hours so crystals form. (Leave the container in a secure spot where kids or pets can’t reach it.) 9 Remove. Let air-dry on a paper towel. Cut oﬀ ﬁshing line. Hang snowflakes on tree using florists wire.

C R A F T S H OW -T O

3 Cut two 1"×2" pieces of one color felt. For each: Cut a notch at one end. At the other end, cut a ½" slit, then overlap the resulting tabs to form a small cup in the felt, creating roughly a 90-degree angle. Secure with hot glue. 4 Hot-glue the flat outer side of cupped end to the side of candy; repeat on opposite side. 5 Thread an embroidery needle with embroidery floss. Push needle from bottom through the top of ornament,

2 Hot-glue the knot to a foam ball. 3 Wrap yarn around the ball in random directions until the ball is covered as desired. 4 Cut yarn from skein. Tuck cut end under wrapped yarn, and secure with hot glue.

from page 110

FELT STOCKINGS Stocking-shape cookie cutter X Wool

and knot.

from page 109

CREPE

Hot-glue gun

(Discard 1" section.) Cut tube crosswise into three 3" sections and two 1¹⁄2" sections. 2 For each section, overlap long edges by about ¹⁄2" and secure with hot glue to create narrower cylinders. 3 Cut a 4¹⁄2"×7" piece of wrapping paper for each 3" cylinder. 4 Lay paper flat with plain side up. Place a 3" cylinder along the bottom-center of a long side of the paper. Secure along edge with hot glue. 5 Set one 1¹⁄2" cylinder at each end of the 3" cylinder so ends touch. (The 1¹⁄2" cylinders are there to ensure you get neat ends.) 6 Roll paper tightly around all three sections. Secure edge with hot glue. 7 Pinch in and twist paper at both ends, between center cylinder and the 1¹⁄2" cylinders. 8 Secure at twist with ribbon, and remove 1¹⁄2" sections. Repeat with other two 3" cylinders.

5 Create a crown shape by forming a circle of lace, overlapping ends slightly and securing with dots of hot glue.

from page 111

DRUM TREAT CUPS Templates: BHG.com/ TabletopTrees X Assorted cardstock (metallic and colored) X Gold metallic paint pen X 3-oz. paper treat cups X Hot-glue gun X Hole punch X ¹⁄2"-wide faux leather gold ribbon (cut into 7" sections) X Gold brads X Gold foil bake cups

from page 111

LACE CROWNS

Pinch and twist both ends next to the “candy.” Secure twisted ends with ribbon.

YARNWRAPPED ORNAMENTS Assorted colors yarn gun X 2" foam balls

X Hot-glue

block, then top with cookie cutter. 3 Pull oﬀ a loose section of a matching color wool roving. Set it inside cookie cutter. Using felting needles, punch roving through the felt until stocking is covered. 4 Repeat Step 3 using white roving to cover the top third. 5 Remove cookie cutter. Wearing ﬁnger guards, use felting needle to tidy any loose roving. 6 Using embroidery needle and floss, create loop to hang.

from page 111

MINI SURPRISE CRACKERS 1 Leaving the yarn in its skein, pull out one end and make a loop long enough to hang the ornament on the tree. Secure with a knot.

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Paper towel tubes (Each tube will make three crackers.) X Hot-glue gun X Assorted gift-wrapping papers X Ribbon

1 Cut out a 1" section the length of the paper towel tube.

Parchment paper X White lace trim (We used Wrights Double Scalloped Venice Lace.) X Sponge paintbrush X Liquid fabric stiﬀener X Coarse stencil brush X DecoArt Metallic Lustre in Gold Rush X Hot-glue gun

1 Protect your work surface with parchment paper. 2 Cut lace into 7" sections. 3 Use sponge paintbrush to apply the stiffener to both sides of the lace. Let dry per manufacturer’s directions. (Lace should be firm enough to stand on its own. If it is floppy, apply more stiffener.) 4 Protect surface with a clean sheet of parchment paper. Using a stencil brush, apply DecoArt Metallic Lustre to evenly coat both sides. Let dry.

1 Print templates. Trace triangles onto metallic cardstock and band onto colored cardstock. Cut out. 2 Use gold paint pen to cover the top 1" of the inside of cup. (Bake cups will hide the rest.) 3 Glue colored band to outside of cup. Glue on triangles of metallic cardstock to create the pattern. 4 Punch holes on opposite sides of cup and ends of ribbons. Attach ribbon to cup with brads. 5 Insert foil bake cup. Fill with treats.

from page 111

PAPER STARS Templates: BHG.com/ TabletopTrees X Gold cardstock X Florists wire

1 Print star templates. Trace onto cardstock and cut out. 2 Crease stars from points to center, then fold points together to create creases between them. 3 Attach to tree with florists wire. Q

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don’t keep their resolutions. Up your odds by mapping out the steps and amount of time needed to reach your goals.

resolve to get healthier. Be more specific. For example, aim to eat a serving of veggies at every meal.

much more likely you are to stick with a resolution if you reward yourself regularly. Track your progress via an app. (Try HabitBull.)

Tell your physician about all the medicines you’re taking. Don’t forget over-the-counter ones like ibuprofen or aspirin. About 18% of people on blood pressure meds don’t realize they’re taking another drug that lessens its effectiveness.

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PEOPLE WHO EAT A MODERATE AMOUNT OF CARBS LIVE 1–4 YEARS LONGER than those who go low or high carb. Aim to get 50– 55 percent of your daily calories from healthy carbs, such as oatmeal and fruit for breakfast, a sandwich on whole grain bread for lunch, and a side of brown rice at dinner. Q

BY: SHARON LIAO; PHOTOS: ISTOCK BY GETTY IMAGES

WOMEN AGES

B E T T E R H E A LT H

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TRY PINEAPPLE & MINT Don’t be

tempted to skip breakfast. A light, hydrating meal will help last night’s food move through your gastrointestinal tract and flush out extra water. It sounds counterintuitive, but waterrich items like fruits and vegetables help your body release excess water, says Wendy Bazilian, Dr.P.H. and R.D.N., author of Eat Clean, Stay Lean. The fiber in the produce also helps move things along. And mint has been used for centuries to help soothe indigestion.

TROPICAL MINT SMOOTHIE Blend until smooth two handfuls fresh spinach, 10 mint leaves, ¾ cup fresh or frozen pineapple cubes, 1 medium banana, ½ cup each Greek yogurt and milk, 1 Tbsp. lime juice (about half a lime), and 2 tsp. honey (optional).

Eating an apple and drinking a glass of water is more effective than drinking two glasses of water, says Gina Bria, coauthor of Quench: Beat Fatigue, Drop Weight, and Heal Your Body Through the New Science of Optimum Hydration. Because the water in fresh vegetables and fruit is in a gel phase (technically called H3O2) it matches the water inside our cells and so hydrates better than tap water. | December 2018

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Almonds give you filling fiber and protein so you won’t feel hangry. Popcorn is a whole grain carbohydrate, which helps your brain release more of the feel-good, stressless brain chemical serotonin, says Amy Gorin, M.S., R.D.N.

MAKE THIS TODAY ALMOND -POP MIX

Combine ¼ cup almonds and ½ cup seasoned air-popped popcorn. Try 1 tsp. of this everything bagel seasoning on the popcorn: Combine 1 Tbsp. each poppy seeds, toasted sesame seeds, dried garlic, and dried onion, and 2 tsp. coarse salt. A light drizzle of olive oil helps the spice mix stick to the popcorn.

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ATE TOO MUCH LAST NIGHT AND FEEL BLOATED

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MAKE THIS TODAY WARM GINGER SIPPER

In a medium saucepan bring 4 cups water; ½ cup thinly sliced, peeled fresh ginger (2 oz.); and two strips lemon zest to boiling over high. Turn off heat; cover, and steep 15 minutes. Strain, discarding ginger and lemon zest. Add 1–2 tsp. honey.

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if you … HAD A FEW TOO MANY COCKTAILS TRY EGG WITH AVOCADO & TOMATO

You can blame that pounding headache and queasy stomach on dehydration and low blood sugar. The fix: Water to rehydrate and a filling meal that will balance your blood sugar. Try our better-for-you version of a greasy breakfast. You get protein from the eggs, healthy fat from the avocado, fiber from the whole grain bread, and extra water from lettuce and tomato, Gorin says. Avocado has healthy fat plus potassium, an electrolyte that alcohol tends to deplete but helps your muscles, nerves, and brain work effectively.

DON’T LEAVE OUT THE YOLK It’s packed with protein and vitamins A, D, E, and K for protecting vision, bone health, and immunity. MAKE THIS TODAY

if you … DIDN’T GET ENOUGH SLEEP TRY GREEK YOGURT + TART CHERRIES + WALNUTS Snacks and meals coupling carbs and protein keep you energized. Both convert to energy, but carbs alone can lead to a blood sugar crash and burn. Combining healthy carbs like fruit or whole grains with protein helps provide steady, long-lasting energy, Bazilian says. Tart cherries and walnuts are also sources of melatonin, which helps regulate your sleep cycle. Get ready to power through Santa’s helper duties without intravenous coffee.

YOGURT PARFAIT

Layer 1 cup Greek yogurt (whole or low-fat), 2 Tbsp. dried cherries or ¾ cup thawed frozen tart cherries, and 2 Tbsp. chopped walnuts. Drizzle with honey or maple syrup. Q

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The knobby, spicy root is thought to ease nausea by lowering levels of vasopressin, a hormone that causes the digestive tract to spasm, resulting in queasiness. A warm, soothing ginger-infused tea is an ideal way to get a dose of the herb. The tea also helps make sure you’re not dehydrated, Bazilian says.

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Brief Summary of information about OZEMPIC® (semaglutide) injection Rx Only This information is not comprehensive. • Talk to your healthcare provider or pharmacist • Visit www.novo-pi.com/ozempic.pdf to obtain the FDA-approved product labeling • Call 1-888-693-6742 Do not share your OZEMPIC® pen with other people, even if the needle has been changed. You may give other people a serious infection, or get a serious infection from them. Read this Medication Guide before you start using OZEMPIC® and each time you get a reﬁll. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment. What is the most important information I should know about OZEMPIC®? OZEMPIC® may cause serious side effects, including: • Possible thyroid tumors, including cancer. Tell your healthcare provider if you get a lump or swelling in your neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. These may be symptoms of thyroid cancer. In studies with rodents, OZEMPIC® and medicines that work like OZEMPIC® caused thyroid tumors, including thyroid cancer. It is not known if OZEMPIC® will cause thyroid tumors or a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) in people. • Do not use OZEMPIC® if you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC), or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). What is OZEMPIC®? OZEMPIC® is an injectable prescription medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus that: • along with diet and exercise may improve blood sugar (glucose). • OZEMPIC® is not recommended as the ﬁrst choice of medicine for treating diabetes. • It is not known if OZEMPIC® can be used in people who have had pancreatitis. • OZEMPIC® is not a substitute for insulin and is not for use in people with type 1 diabetes or people with diabetic ketoacidosis. • It is not known if OZEMPIC® is safe and effective for use in children under 18 years of age. Do not use OZEMPIC® if: • you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC) or if you have an endocrine system condition called Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2). • you are allergic to semaglutide or any of the ingredients in OZEMPIC®. Before using OZEMPIC®, tell your healthcare provider if you have any other medical conditions, including if you: • have or have had problems with your pancreas or kidneys. • have a history of diabetic retinopathy. • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if OZEMPIC® will harm your unborn baby. You should stop using OZEMPIC® 2 months before you plan to become pregnant. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to control your blood sugar if you plan to become pregnant or while you are pregnant. • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if OZEMPIC® passes into your breast milk. You should talk with your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby while using OZEMPIC®. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. OZEMPIC® may affect the way some medicines work and some medicines may affect the way OZEMPIC® works.

Before using OZEMPIC®, talk to your healthcare provider about low blood sugar and how to manage it. Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking other medicines to treat diabetes, including insulin or sulfonylureas. Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare provider and pharmacist when you get a new medicine. How should I use OZEMPIC®? • OZEMPIC® is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) of your stomach (abdomen), thigh, or upper arm. Do not inject OZEMPIC® into a muscle (intramuscularly) or vein (intravenously). • Do not mix insulin and OZEMPIC® together in the same injection. • Change (rotate) your injection site with each injection. Do not use the same site for each injection. • Talk to your healthcare provider about how to prevent, recognize and manage low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), high blood sugar (hyperglycemia), and problems you have because of your diabetes. What are the possible side effects of OZEMPIC®? OZEMPIC® may cause serious side effects, including: • See “What is the most important information I should know about OZEMPIC®?” • inflammation of your pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using OZEMPIC® and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back. • changes in vision. Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with OZEMPIC®. • low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Your risk for getting low blood sugar may be higher if you use OZEMPIC® with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin. Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include: o dizziness or o blurred vision o anxiety, irritability, or light-headedness mood changes o sweating o slurred speech o hunger o confusion or drowsiness o shakiness o weakness o headache o fast heartbeat o feeling jittery • kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration) which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration. • serious allergic reactions. Stop using OZEMPIC® and get medical help right away, if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction including itching, rash, or difficulty breathing. The most common side effects of OZEMPIC® may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach (abdominal) pain and constipation. Talk to your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of OZEMPIC®. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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THE AIR

Air purifiers have gotten an upgrade. There’s real-time monitoring, Bluetooth capabilities, and new filters that pick up smaller pollutants than ever.

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AIR TIME Dust, dander, mold, smoke, germs, and harmful chemicals are hanging around in the air inside your house. These can be especially irritating for people with allergies, asthma, or immune system issues. Enter air purifiers. They can help eliminate gases and particles. When you buy, focus on what’s important to you: whisper-quiet operation, smart features, room size, efficiency, or the cost of replacing filters.

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Pure air starts with cleaning: Dust, vacuum, repeat. TH E N C H EC K YO U R HVAC F I LTE R S

Replace ﬁ lters with the most eﬃcient models your brand recommends. Look for a high MERV rating. TI M E TO S H O P

Each model shown is highly rated and has a unique feature or two. Find your match, right.

A N EW KI N D O F FI LTE R (PECO) D E STROYS DAN G E RO U S PARTI C LE S AT TH E M O LEC U L AR LEVE L .

1 E X TR A TEC HY App-enabled scheduling and tracking. Coway Airmega 300S, $649; cowaymega

.com 2 B I G ROO M Quickly fi lters rooms up to 540 square feet. A washable exterior fi lter nabs dust and hair before they muck up the HEPA fi lter. Blue Pure 211+, $250; blueair.com 3 S E RI O U S LY C LE AN Destroys the smallest pollutants and viruses. Molekule, $799; molekule.com 4 O N TH E G O Purifies just the air you breathe in open offices, strollers, or on the road. Wynd Plus, $199; hellowynd.com 5 S MALL S PAC E Refreshes up to 155 square feet. Quiet operation. Honeywell HPA100, $150; honeywellpluggedin.com Q December 2018 |

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Four smart strategies to help keep your furry family members warm, dry, and protected during chilly weather.

DEGREES FAHRENHEIT

When the temp dips to freezing or below, be aware of potential cold-weather issues like frostbite.

Many dogs benefit from a cozy coat or sweater, but short-hair and/or small dogs definitely need one; they lose heat more easily. Booties are also a good idea because cold, ice, and salt can irritate, dry out, or even injure paws, says Jennifer Maniet, D.V.M., with Petplan pet insurance in Newtown Square, PA. Get your dog used to the booties by having her briefly pad around in them indoors for a few days before going outside.

CARE FOR PAWS Wipe paws with a warm, damp washcloth after going outside. Also have the groomer trim tufts of fur between pads and nails to limit snow and ice buildup, says Shian Simms, D.V.M., chief of veterinary medicine at Bideawee in New York City.

PET-PROOF THE GARAGE Antifreeze can kill dogs and cats, and regrettably they’re

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KEEP DOGS LEASHED If your dog gets separated from you in snowy conditions, she can get lost because her usual smells are muted. Dogs can be diﬃcult to see oﬀ-leash in the snow, especially if they’re white. Another safety move: Clear a path through the snow so your dog can easily reach a potty spot. Q

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attracted to its sweet smell and taste, Simms says. Even a small amount can harm them. Clean up antifreeze spills ASAP, and if you suspect your pet has licked any (symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, stumbling), immediately take her to the vet hospital. Also remember that cats have been known to crawl into car engines seeking warmth, so bang on the hood and honk the horn before starting your car. On a related note, ask your vet to recommend a pet-safe ice-melt product to use on the driveway and sidewalk. Some can be toxic.

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STOCKINGS

Humble hosiery has evolved into a personal decor statement. THE ORIGINAL The ritual of hanging stockings

at Christmas began with tales of St. Nick sliding gold coins down the chimney and into the stockings of a family in need. The kids waiting fireside in our December 1930 issue hung two everyday socks for Santa to fill, but flashy, ever-larger stockings soon became the norm. THE UPDATE Mantels tend to sport one of two

looks: totally coordinated or, thanks to new additions as families grow, more of a hodgepodge. Either way, take stockings as an opportunity to show oﬀ some personality with funky stitching, whimsical motifs, and bold monograms. Our picks will hold their own in a mix or look great multiplying across the mantel.

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3 F E LTE D WOO L TR E E S $25; worldmarket.com

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Each stocking purchase supports fair-trade artisans in Nepal. $29; westelm.com

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