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LIFE IN COLOR 128 SPANISH LESSONS

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A cook puts a modern spin on his grandmother’s recipes.

134 DIY OASIS

All the numbers add up to a hip home away from home.

140 SWEET AND SPOOKY

Scary-easy desserts.

144

HOME 28 COLOR 32 BEFORE & AFTER

Basketballs and DIY projects can’t disturb this calm home.

41 EASY DECORATING

144

Rely on gourds’ quirks and ﬂaws for fabulous arrangements.

49 DECORATING LESSONS Our guide to area rugs.

58 HOLIDAY IDEAS

The best tricks for Halloween.

72 BEFORE & AFTER A kitchen remodel that preserves the past.

90 ENTREPRENEUR

A new way to choose paint.

95 PLANTINGS

Plant these hardy varieties for mums year after year.

102 EDIBLE GARDENING Introducing ground cherries.

FOOD 106 IN SEASON

A winter squash that’s tender.

114 MASTER CLASS

Dinner (and dessert, of course) with Dorie Greenspan.

121 HOW TO COOK

128 ON THE COVER P H OTO B L A I N E M OAT S ST YLING CHRIST Y BROKENS

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176 FAMILY TRAVEL 182 PETS

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BY: SAMANTHA DRISCOLL; PHOTOS: (DISHES) CARSON DOWNING

CREATIVE Spaceships, rainbows, and a whole lot of pattern: In a kid’s room, anything goes. And everything goes together when it all KID’S shares the same bright color palette. That’s the idea behind DECOR

the debut collection of children’s bedding, throw pillows, rugs, and wall decals from Kid Made Modern, the brand that got its start with arts and crafts kits. The line’s designer, Todd Oldham, says, “I hope the pieces inspire kids to personalize their rooms in exciting ways.” Prices range from $15 pillowcases to $350 rugs (5'×8'); kidmademodern.com.

GOOP X CB2 Fans of Gwyneth Paltrow’s brand of cool can now bring even more of her style home. A collection done in collaboration with CB2 reflects her love of midcentury modern design and vintage finds from Parisian flea markets. It includes paper-thin glassware ($10–$35), chinoiserie-pattern rugs ($499–$999), and curvy upholstered pieces (velvet sofa, right, $1,999); cb2.com.

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Green tea contains antioxidants that repair UV damage and reduce inflammation, says NYC dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, M.D.

Loaded with protective and soothing antioxidants, green tea and its oh-so-trendy powdered form, matcha, deliver a dose of wellness to your beauty regime.

1 Briogeo Matcha + Apple Superfood Shampoo, $28; sephora.com

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3 Herbal Essences Cucumber & Green Tea Foam Conditioner, $6; drugstores

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6 Pixi Beauty Makeup Fixing Mist,

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The basic rule for healthy, beautiful skin is simple: Wash your face nightly to remove dirt, oil, and makeup. If you’re not sure what to use or your skin’s needs have changed, follow these tips from dermatologists and try one of our favorite drugstore formulas (all under $10). Time to suds up.

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The potent acne wash that worked when you were a teen can backfire on you as an adult because mature skin is drier and more sensitive, says New York City dermatologist Melissa K. Levin, M.D. A gentle gel-base or foam formula removes excess oil without stripping your skin. Use a separate product (like a retinol or salicylic acid treatment) to unclog pores and prevent breakouts. Q

CLEANSING LEAVES MY FACE FEELING TIGHT AND DRY. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG? When it comes to your face, squeaky clean is no good. Anyone with dry skin should look for a rich cream-, balm-, or oilbase cleanser. To reap the maximum benefits, let it sit for a few minutes to give hydrating ingredients more time to sink into your skin, says Mona Gohara, M.D., associate clinical professor of dermatology at the Yale School of Medicine. Q OUR

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EVERY PRODUCT I USE MAKES MY SKIN RED AND IRRITATED. Mild cleansing is a must for anyone with sensitive skin. Pass on foaming washes— too drying—and choose a gentle formula labeled as soap- and fragrance-free. (Non-soap cleansers use detergents with a neutral pH, which are less likely to cause irritation.) Also helpful: Rinse with cool or lukewarm water. Hot H2O dries out your skin and exacerbates flushing. Q

NO MATTER HOW MUCH I WASH MY FACE, MY MAKEUP WON’T COME OFF. Many cleansers can’t break down the heavy oils in makeup, especially in creamy foundations or waterproof formulas. So you need to start with a cleansing oil or a micellar water—both effectively dissolve makeup oils. Follow with your regular face wash (or a second swipe of micellar water) to cleanse your skin, Gohara says. Q

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OUR FAVE Aveeno

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I LIKE TO KEEP MY ROUTINE AS SIMPLE AS POSSIBLE. Keep a multitasking cleansing bar in the shower. As long as it’s gentle (not a deodorant soap), you can use it on your face and body. “A moisturizing bar is ideal for anyone who doesn’t have any major complexion concerns and just wants to wash and go,” Gohara says. OUR FAVE Dove White Beauty Bar, $3 (for two-pack) Q

TO SCRUB OR NOT TO SCRUB Regular exfoliation removes dead skin cells and improves the penetration of other skin-care products, Levin says. Just don’t overdo it. Choose a product with small, uniform scrubbing particles like sugar or jojoba beads, and use once a week instead of your regular cleanser. TRY L’Oréal Paris Pure-Sugar Scrub, $13 Q

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“This formula gets undertones right—none of the shades are too pink or yellow.” L’Oréal Paris True Match Lumi Healthy Luminous Makeup, $13

SHOP TALK “The goal is for people to notice you, not your makeup,” says Gita Bass, who is an ambassador for Simple Skincare. Her key steps:

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Moisturize to add glow. “When your skin is healthy and hydrated, your makeup is halfway done,“ Gita says.

“ My favorite go-to nudes won’t wash you out.” Burt’s Bees Glossy Lipstick in Nude Mist and Nude Rain, $9 each

Full, groomed brows accent your eyes without eyeshadow. Try Maybelline New York Brow Precise Micro Eyebrow Pencil, $8.

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“A universal shade that looks good with every eye color.” NYX Professional Makeup Slim Eye Pencil in Bronze Shimmer, $4

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COLOR

PLUM & GRAPE The Dutch masters knew the power of deep purple to create a sumptuous look. Now, with a boost from the decorating world’s love aﬀair with dark shades, the velvety tones of plums, pomegranates, and black calla lilies are experiencing a renaissance. A stroke of one brings drama to a room, while red undertones give it warmth and an ability to play well with a range of hues.

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FEMININE Coral brings out plum’s sweet side while keeping it sophisticated. TOP Majestic Orchid PPU1-17 BOTTOM

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A neutral foundation keeps the calm in a renovated Virginia home, where basketballs bounce and a DIY mom may be building furniture on the living room floor.

here aren’t many parents who would let their 5-year-old have a basketball hoop in her bedroom. Jenni Holmes went one step further: She built the backboard. “Lola’s my tomboy, and I wanted her room to be special,” she says. (Jenni’s husband, Jonathan, is a basketball coach, so practice is encouraged.) In the rest of the house, sports equipment gives way to farmhouse-style furnishings and a sophisticated neutral palette. Jenni’s DIY skills, though, shine on. She credits attitude more than skill. “I don’t mind failing, which is a good quality because you’re deﬁnitely going to fail a few times,” she says. “That’s how you learn.”

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Jenni Holmes, the blogger-turneddesigner behind Dear Lillie Studio, says the trick to gallery wall success is to cut gift wrap or paper bags to the size of frames, then tape them to the wall until you hit on the right composition.

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In the den, wood built-ins got a coat of white paint, and the walls went chocolate brown. To make dark walls work, Jenni says, create contrast with lights. Midrange tones have their place, too. Tan and gray upholstery, red brick, and some burnished-gold accents (her favorite metallic) provide color and texture in what could otherwise be a stark shell. Remodeling the kitchen on a budget meant working in phases. Jenni started by removing a bank of cabinets over the peninsula and painting dark cabinets light gray (Winter Gates in semigloss by Benjamin Moore). Those DIY projects left room in the budget for biggerticket items like sealed marble countertops and a farmhouse sink.

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BEFORE Trim painted white modernized the dining room (and the rest of the house). “I never regret painting trim,” says Jenni, who used two coats of Zinsser primer to hide the dark wood. “It’s tedious but it makes a space immediately feel fresher and bigger. Plus, once your trim is white, you can use any color under the sun on walls.”

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Jenni added trim around ﬁve boards then attached a rim from a sporting goods store. A gallery of unframed art stands up to airballs.

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Jenni built the 7-foot-long table in her garage, modifying a plan downloaded from ana-white.com.

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Using a drill and screws to create tufts—rather than attaching buttons with a needle and cord—saved time, as did ready-made legs from Lowe’s.

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Jenni built the console to ﬁt her microwave. The chalkboard is a repurposed whiteboard. She framed it with pine and gave it three coats of chalk-ﬁnish paint. “The more coats, the better. It helps a lot when you’re washing it.” Q

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AUTUMN’S MOTLEY CREW Gnarly shapes, mottled hues, and wart-riddled skins top the list of gourds’ best features. Who knew the secret to fabulous fall arrangements was a little imperfection?

S O P H I ST I C AT E D + P O LI S H E D Yellow undertones in the inky-green gourds play up the warmth in this gold-and-black scheme. Don’t skimp on the gourds (more is better) or the warts—especially during Halloween.

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BRIGHT + S P O N TA N E O U S Turkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Turban gourds feel at home amid the swirling vine motif of this harvest-hue Fleur des Indes tablecloth. Start by placing the largest gourds in the middle, then branch out with smaller ones. Fill gaps with bittersweet, Chinese lanterns, and amber votives.

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N AT U R A L + NEUTRAL Gourds play nice with other textured naturals like grasses, beeswax, and woven rush. The speckled orange-and-green skins lend the right amount of color to this grouping of neutral woods and ceramics.

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GOURDS, IN ALL THEIR QUIRKY GLORY, DEFY ATTEMPTS AT CONTROL. KEEP THE PALETTE SIMPLE AND LET THEM ARRANGE THEMSELVES.

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An area rug can transform a room in the time it takes to unroll it. Our guidelines will help you find the one that fits and avoid shopping snags. Knowing the lingo helps you shop smart. These terms refer to construction methods.

TUFTED Pieces of yarn are punched through a backing then cut to create a smooth surface (called pile). Tufted rugs shed more than others.

HOOKED Though similar to a tufted rug in that loops of yarn are pulled through a backing, the yarn isn’t cut, leaving a looped pile.

KNOTTED Pieces of yarn are tied, often by hand, to warp ﬁbers on a loom. It’s the most labor-intensive way to make a rug.

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BRAIDED Lengths of fabric, yarn, or natural ﬁbers are braided then sewn to one another.

FLAT-WOVEN Often called kilims or dhurries, these are woven on a loom, either by hand or machine. There’s no backing, so they are lighter and reversible.

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HOW BIG SHOULD MY RUG BE? Your furniture arrangement is as much a factor as room size. These sketches show two ways to get each space right.

You want either all the furniture to sit on top of the rug comfortably or all the front legs to be on the rug.

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Let the chairs guide you. The rug needs to be large enough that the chairs remain on it even when pushed back from the table.

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The rug should frame the bed. That means you need an 8×10 for a queen and 9×12 for a king. Front feet of bedside tables can sit on the edge.

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Layer it. Because bigger often means more expensive, it can be tough to ﬁnd the right rug in the right size (in your price range). So layer a small statement rug on top of a less-expensive one that covers more area. One popular combination is tight-weave jute or sisal (IKEA has them for less than $140) under a showpiece. Q

WHAT I F MY ROO M I S REALLY B I G?

A large, open space beneﬁts from being broken up by two or more rugs. “A rug can make a declaration: The breakfast table is here. Come sit and socialize in this spot,” says Los Angeles-based designer Greg Roth of Home Front Build. If you choose to cover most of the ﬂoor, leave a bare border at the wall. A good rule is to stay 6 to 14 inches from the wall, sticking to the wider end of the range in a large room.

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In high-traﬃc areas and homes with kids and/or pets, area rugs can take a serious beating. Sound like your house? Here’s what you need. D U R AB I LIT Y Places like entries, staircases, and hallways call for a tight weave or high knot count (100 to 150 per square inch). Hand-tufted or hand-knotted rugs can handle the pressure. Or try nylon or microhooked wool. Avoid plant

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fibers (jute, hemp, sisal, bamboo) and silk because they break down easily. Q

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“Outdoor rugs look great, and you can take them outside and hose them oﬀ,” says L.A.-based interior designer Betsy Burnham. Look for one made from

recycled polyester or polypropylene. If you prefer natural fibers, a wool rug with a busy pattern works, too. “I love using the Stark Antelope series. It’s totally neutral, and you can never ﬁnd a stain,” says NYC designer Lilly Bunn.

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A rug should echo the shape of the furniture that will sit on it, like the rectangular table-rug combo, left. Use the same approach in the living room. If you have a rectangular furniture arrangement, “a rectangular rug that encompasses the entire grouping makes the most sense,” says designer Annie Selke, founder of Dash & Albert. Q

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Another strategy is to let the shape of your room dictate your pick. “If a room is narrow and long, avoid a circular (or square) rug. It will alienate the corners of a room,” says Bob Margies, director of installation for Merida Studio, maker of natural-fiber hand-finished rugs.

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You’ve heard the saying, It’s what’s on the inside that counts. When it comes to area rugs, what’s underneath them counts, too.

Q : Must I Q: What if I Q: Do I need go natural? have carpet? a rug pad? Synthetics are popular as affordable options, but designers say it’s hard to beat natural fibers. “Natural rugs last longer and wear better, so if they’re in your budget, they’re always a good idea,” says L.A.-based designer Melissa Warner Rothblum. Wool contains lanolin, a natural stain repellent that makes it one of the easiest fibers to clean.

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No worries. Area rugs work on top of wall-to-wall carpeting. London-based rug designer Luke Irwin says, “Carpeting needs rugs more than a wooden floor does. You have this ocean of beige that’s exhausting to look at.” Opt for tufted rugs—their weighty structure keeps them in place—or rugs with patterns that break up the monotony.

KEEP IT CLEAN

“You always need a rug pad. Rugs wear from the bottom up, so the pad is essential to protecting the ﬁbers from constant abrasion,” Roth says. They also prevent slipping, add cushion, and stop the rug from rippling. Look for one that’s ¹⁄4 inch thick and 2 inches smaller than your rug on each side (so it won’t show).

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Melissa Maker, founder of the YouTube channel Clean My Space, suggests combining 2 parts hydrogen peroxide and 1 part liquid dish soap. Blot the stain with the mixture and allow it to penetrate. Pat with a paper towel to draw out the stain; ﬂush with water. Repeat as needed. Make sure the rug is safe to spot-treat by testing a hidden area ﬁrst. E L I M I N AT E ODORS

“A light sprinkling of baking soda—left for 30 minutes then vacuumed up—and elevating a rug outside on sawhorses or chairs on a sunny, breezy day work wonders,” says Jim Ffrench, director at Beauvais Carpets. M A I N TA I N

Rotate your rugs every so often to even out wear, and vacuum weekly without the brush bar. REFRESH A V I N TAG E FIND

Pro rug restorers like Detroit Rug Restoration will clean and disinfect your rug then ship it back to you. Q

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PERCENT OF AMERICANS CARVE A PUMPKIN FOR HALLOWEEN. PUMPKIN BATCH Instead of carving the usual jack-o’-lantern, try one of these no-mess creations.

1 SPIDER LEGS Turn miniature pumpkins into creepycrawlies by inserting bent brass rods from a crafts store.

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2 GNARLY BRANCHES Wrap beading wire around the stem, then use the ends to form the silhouette of a tree.

3 THEMED SCENE Cut oﬀ one side to make a diorama with a felt ghost. We used an artiﬁcial pumpkin, but a real one would work, too.

4 SCORED LINES FAU X O P T I O N

Hollow artiﬁcial pumpkins come in assorted sizes. Carve with a knife, spraypaint, and keep for next year. funkins.com

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to delay decay Look for a pumpkin with

a sturdy stem and no nicks or soft spots. Q Leave the stem on. Q After carving, soak it in or spray it with a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach. Q Apply petroleum jelly to the cut edges. Q Keep it out of the sun and rain and oﬀ the ground. Q Bring it inside when frost is in the forecast.

Etch a pattern of straight lines with a linoleum cutter (a tool for carving lino blocks for printmaking), cutting just deep enough to reveal the ﬂesh.

PHOTOS: JASON DONNELLY; PUMPKIN PROJECTS: (WHITE) KATIE LEPORTE, (OTHERS) AMBER WAGNER; STATISTIC SOURCE: NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION

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SWEET NO-EAT TREATS GHOST LIP BALM Tuck a tube inside a stack of four tissue paper squares and tie with ribbon .

BROOM PENCIL Clip the ends of burlap ribbon to mimic bristles.

S I LVE R C R AF TS TAPE CINCHES TH E B U RL AP.

SPIRIT GLOW STICK Slits in this cardstock cutout give it a grip.

MONSTER MODELING CLAY A strip of paper disguises two 1-ounce containers tied together with ribbon. (Use clay that doesn’t contain wheat for a gluten-free option.)

C UT C R E PE PAPE R LE N GTHWI S E FO R S KI N NY STRI PS .

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PHOTOS: (TREATS) MARTY BALDWIN, (PUMPKIN) BLAINE MOATS; PROJECTS: KATIE LEPORTE

BAT BUBBLES Decorate your mantel with a colony of paper bats before you pass them out.

A pumpkin painted teal and displayed by your door lets trick-or-treaters know you’re oﬀering food-free favors. Parents of kids with food allergies will appreciate the eﬀort. For more information on this Food Allergy Research & Education initiative, visit teal pumpkinproject.org.

MUMMY BOX Wrap crepe paper around a box of crayons, a deck of cards, or a package of colorful adhesive bandages.

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incorporate glow-in-the-dark paint or tape into bags or costumes. Q

TREAT BAGS

should be easy to carry. A pillowcase or a tote with long handles can be tricky for young children.

BALLERINA BURGLAR Dip into the dance clothes: a leotard, tights, and ballet shoes. Your criminal will steal the show by putting on a black hat, mask, and gloves.

HAVE A PLAN

for dealing with the candy haul, such as keeping a few favorites and giving away the rest. Keep in mind: Chocolate isn’t as bad for teeth as sticky, chewy treats.

P RAC T I CA L M AG I C

Themed pajamas make a comfy costume and have a second life after October 31.

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DEEP-SEA DIVER Aﬃx two empty 2-liter soda bottles (painted black or silver) to duct tape straps. For ease, trade the ﬂippers for sneakers after pictures.

WOLF IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING How about two costumes in one? Cut the sleeves oﬀ an old hoodie and glue on batting. Add furry ears on a headband and a fuzzy tail.

PHOTOS: (CAULDRON) JASON DONNELLY, (COSTUMES) ANDREA HANKI; PROJECTS: (CAULDRON) KATIE LEPORTE, (COSTUMES) ANDREA HANKI

Float a big balloon by gluing it to three dowels with a strong adhesive, such as E6000. Straps made from duct tape hold the basket.

Make your mornings crackle

H O M E H O L I DAY I D E A S

CAN ’ T- M I S S WE B C R AWLE RS

COFFEE-FILTER WREATH WI RE S LI D INSIDE FOAM TU B E S MAKE S TH E M B E N DAB LE .

PERCENT OF BH&G READERS DECORATE THE OUTSIDE OF THEIR HOMES FOR HALLOWEEN.

A diﬀerent kind of witches’ brew: Pin folded unbleached ﬁ lters (about 85 of them) to a foam wreath. Embed black doilies folded to look like creepy wings.

pest control

This decoration might put your neighbors’ arachnophobia into overdrive. Mount a clutter of these spiders— they’re made from faux fur and 3-foot-long pieces of foam pipe insulation— using twine, wire, and adhesiveback outdoor hooks. Q

Free Halloween kit

Get the how-tos for these spiders and other ideas on these pages at BHG.com/ Halloween2018.

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Is Diabetic Macular Edema getting in the way of your eyes? See how EYLEA may be able to help. On average, people with DME gained 10 more letters on the eye chart after 1 year on EYLEA in 2 clinical studies. Visit DiscoverEYLEA.com or Call 833-EYLEA-TV INDICATIONS EYLEA® (alibercept) Injection is a prescription medicine approved for the treatment of patients with Wet Agerelated Macular Degeneration (AMD), Macular Edema following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) in patients with DME. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • EYLEA® (alibercept) Injection is a prescription medication administered by injection into the eye. You should not use EYLEA if you have an infection in or around the eye, eye pain or redness, or known allergies to any of the ingredients in EYLEA, including alibercept. • Injection into the eye with EYLEA can result in an infection in the eye and retinal detachment (separation of retina from back of the eye). Inlammation in the eye has been reported with the use of EYLEA. • In some patients, injections with EYLEA may cause a temporary increase in eye pressure within 1 hour of the injection. Sustained increases in eye pressure have been reported with repeated injections, and your doctor may monitor this after each injection. • There is a potential risk of serious and sometimes fatal side efects related to blood clots, leading to heart attack or stroke in patients receiving EYLEA. • Serious side efects related to the injection procedure with EYLEA are rare but can occur including infection inside the eye and retinal detachment.

• The most common side efects reported in patients receiving EYLEA are increased redness in the eye, eye pain, cataract, moving spots in the field of vision, increased pressure in the eye, and vitreous (gel-like substance) detachment. • It is important that you contact your doctor right away if you think you might be experiencing any side efects, including eye pain or redness, light sensitivity, or blurring of vision, after an injection. • EYLEA is for prescription use only. For additional safety information, please talk to your doctor and see the full Prescribing Information for EYLEA. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Please see the Consumer Brief Summary on the adjacent pages. EYLEA is a registered trademark of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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Consumer Brief Summary This summary contains risk and safety information for patients about EYLEA. It does not include all the information about EYLEA and does not take the place of talking to your eye doctor about your medical condition or treatment. What is EYLEA? EYLEA is a prescription medicine that works by blocking vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF). VEGF can cause luid to leak into the macula (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye responsible for sharp central vision). Blocking VEGF helps reduce luid from leaking into the macula. What is EYLEA used for? EYLEA is indicated for the treatment of patients with: • Neovascular (Wet) Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) • Macular Edema Following Retinal Vein Occlusion (RVO) • Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) • Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) in Patients with DME How is EYLEA given? EYLEA is an injection administered by your eye doctor into the eye. Depending on your condition, EYLEA injections are given on diferent schedules. Consult with your eye doctor to confirm which EYLEA schedule is appropriate for you. Who should not use EYLEA? Do not use EYLEA if you have an infection in or around the eye, eye pain or redness, inlammation in the eye, or are allergic to alibercept and/or any other ingredients in EYLEA. What is the most important information I should know about EYLEA? • EYLEA must only be administered by a qualified eye doctor. Injection into the eye with EYLEA can result in an infection in the eye and retinal detachment (separation of retina from back of the eye). Inlammation in the eye has been reported with the use of EYLEA. If your eye becomes red, sensitive to light, painful, or develops a change in vision, seek immediate care from an eye doctor • Injections with EYLEA may cause a temporary increase in eye pressure within 1 hour of the injection. Sustained increases in eye pressure have been reported with repeated injections, and your eye doctor may monitor this after each injection • There is a potential risk of serious and sometimes fatal side efects related to blood clots, leading to heart attack or stroke in patients receiving EYLEA • You may experience temporary visual problems after receiving EYLEA and also during and/or after the eye doctor visits that will follow. Avoid driving or using machinery until your sight has recovered • Because EYLEA is composed of large molecules, your body may react to it; therefore, there is a potential for an immune response (allergy-like) in patients treated with EYLEA

What are possible side effects of EYLEA? EYLEA can cause serious side effects, including • See side effects listed under “What is the most important information I should know about EYLEA?” The most common side efects include • Increased redness in the eye • Eye pain • Cataract • Moving spots in the field of vision • Increased pressure in the eye • Vitreous (gel-like substance) detachment There are other possible side efects of EYLEA. For more information, ask your eye doctor. It is important that you contact your doctor right away if you think you might be experiencing any side effects, including eye pain or redness, light sensitivity, or blurring of vision, after an injection. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1-800-FDA-1088. What should I tell my eye doctor before receiving EYLEA? • Tell your eye doctor if you have any medical conditions • Tell your eye doctor if you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant. It is not known if EYLEA may harm your unborn baby • Tell your eye doctor if you are breastfeeding. It is not known if EYLEA may harm your baby. You and your eye doctor should decide whether you should be treated with EYLEA or breastfeed, but you should not do both How is EYLEA supplied? EYLEA is supplied in a clear, colorless to pale yellow solution concentrated at 40 mg/mL. It is provided in a glass vial containing the amount of product required for a single injection into the eye, which is 0.05 mL (or 2 mg of the medicine product). Where can I learn more about EYLEA? For more information, talk to your eye doctor and see the full Prescribing Information at EYLEA.com.

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HOME BEFORE & AFTER

it’s a KEEPER

When updating the kitchen in her century-old house, this Atlanta homeowner was inspired by what she already had.

creaky old hutch. Windows caked with grime. And barely 200 square feet to work with. Where some might have looked at the worn features in Ellen Radowski’s kitchen and wiped the slate clean, she wanted to keep the quaint, sometimes imperfect details that tell the story of her 100-year-old house. Architect and interior designer Emily Paprocki helped Ellen navigate what was actually worth salvaging. “What I like to keep in a house this age One-of-a-kind original features in Ellen Radowski’s kitchen pair with new eye-catchers, like a live-edge countertop custom-made from cherrywood.

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BEFORE

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BY M A L LO RY A B R E U P H OTO S JAY W I L D E S T Y L I N G J E N N I F E R B E R N O D E C L E E N E

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HOME BEFORE & AFTER

I KEPT COLORS EARTHY AND USED

Upper cabinetry now extends to the ceiling for more storage space. Glass doors keep them looking light.

are things that are completely original,” Paprocki says. After ripping out the relics of intermediate remodels—laminate countertops and ‘80s cabinets—they worked to bring back authentic details. Now the once-rickety hutch displays vintage tableware, and Shaker-style cabinetry and narrow-plank ﬂooring look like original features. Even a dingy exterior door was rehabbed and turned into a pocket door for the powder room. Additions, like a pale green island and blue ceramic tile backsplash, pull in colors from Ellen’s collection of ceramic bowls and vintage 1950s Fire-King glassware. “The history of something and the thinking about how many people have used it appeals to me more than the brand-new,” Ellen says. “I wanted something unique.” Stainless-steel appliances modernize the room. Blue-glazed tiles break up the stark white cabinets and metallics, plus add a little texture.

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HOME BEFORE & AFTER

MAKE IT WORK

Without expanding the footprint, architect-designer Emily Paprocki made Ellen Radowski’s petite kitchen highly functional and ﬁlled with charm.

BEFORE

AFTER

The space felt cramped with a standard fridge jutting into it.

WASTED SPACE

NO VIEW

A round dining table The only connection only ﬁt a few people with the outdoors and provided no was small windows storage. and a corner door.

IN FORMATION

MULTIPURPOSE

FRESH OUTLOOK

A 30-inch-deep refrigerator sits ﬂush with cabinetry.

The island’s wide counter and builtin storage suits prep and dining.

French doors open the view and make the space feel larger.

STYLISH MEMORIES

INTENTIONAL ART

PRIME POSITION

Paprocki lined the side of the refrigerator cabinet with metal so it acts as a message board and spot for mementos, keeping the new nonmagnetic fridge uncluttered.

Ellen’s tableware collection, which began with items she inherited from her mother, is a focal point and inspired the kitchen’s color scheme.

Moving the exterior door from the corner of the room created a sliver of space for a much-needed powder room.

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FLOOR PLANS: CHRIS GLOWACKI

IN THE WAY

HOME BEFORE & AFTER

NO NEED TO HUNT.

HAVE BEYOND® ™ WILD DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR Enjoy FREE 1-2 day shipping and low prices at Chewy.com. Shelves designed to look like they extend out from the hutch into the wall space at left make the whole wall work like a builtin. A counter made from Paperstone—a recycled solidsurfacing—spans the entire wall, giving Ellen more prep space.

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CHOOSING A LIVE-EDGE COUNTER Q

WH E R E DO I G ET IT ?

A recommended carpenter can help you source kiln-dried wood that won’t split. Q H OW S H O U LD I F I N I S H IT ? Regularly oiling it will develop a patina. If that’s not your style, seal it with a water-base finish, which preserves the wood’s natural color and adds a durable film to the surface. Q BAR K O R N O BAR K? Bark adds rusticity, but note that it may fall off as wood ages. It’s best for areas that aren’t frequently used. “I would not leave it on an island where you’re bellying up to it,” Paprocki says. Q

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i did it!

Ordinary laundry room cabinets get a game-changing facelift. Now, they’re a mini mudroom where a family can stow coats and sit to tie shoes.

BEFORE

A set of cabinets in Stephanie Abbott’s Houston-area home was in the right spot for a mudroom—at the door to the garage. But with two kids under the age of 5, she needed a better setup for her family’s grab-and-go routine. “At first I was looking at ripping out the existing cabinets to build a mudroom from scratch,” Stephanie says. “Then I realized those cabinets were the perfect starting point.” She removed the doors, drawers, and countertop, then spent three days modifying the cabinet frames and building wooden bins. “I knew this update would have a big impact on our daily lives,” Stephanie says. “Having a place to sit down and to store shoes makes life easier.”

Show us! Send photos of yourself with your latest project to IDidIt@meredith.com and post on Instagram with our #BHGIDidIt hashtag.

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BY K I T S E L Z E R P H OTO S B U F F S T R I C K L A N D S T Y L I N G S T E P H A N I E B O H N

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HOME I DID IT

WHAT SHE DID

Key to this mudroom design: Everyday items are easy to see or reach—on hooks, on shelves, and in low, open-top bins—not hidden behind doors.

MEET STEPHANIE Her blog, Abbotts at Home, showcases her woodworking and house-ﬂipping skills. WHY I D IY

”It’s the easiest way for me to get the result I’m picturing in my head. Plus, it saves a lot of money, and I get to work on my schedule.” B E ST D IY S KI LL

“Seeing the potential in a home and knowing what can easily be changed.” FAVO RITE TOO L

“My brad nailer makes quick work of so many DIY projects and furniture builds.” DESIGN PH I LOSO PHY

COAT CLOSET

Molding on the tall cabinet and upper cubby, top left, hides the door-hinge holes and dresses up the frames. Stephanie lined the inside with plywood for interest and added a clothes rod and low shelf.

BENCH

After removing the countertop,

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Stephanie cut the base cabinet down to a good bench height: 18 inches tall (with seat). She used a circular saw for the ﬁrst cuts, a jigsaw to get close to the wall, and a handheld rotary tool for the detail work. A stained wood panel became the seat, which hides supportive bracing. Molding ﬁnishes the bench front.

SHELVES

To provide headroom for someone on the bench, Stephanie removed the bottom 12 inches of the wall cabinet, above left; attached a new bottom; and painted the back of the inside teal (Spontaneous JG-70; kilz.com/ magnolia) to match cabinets in the room.

WALL PANEL

V-groove paneling, top right, makes the bench and cabinets read as a single unit. It also hides where the cabinet sections were removed—no drywall repair needed.

BINS

Stephanie built bins with cutout handles from 1×10s and plywood, above right.

“Ignore the way things have always been. Instead, ask yourself if changing something will make life easier.” EVE RY H O M E NEEDS

”Spaces where people can relax.” PL AN N I N G TO

“Start using the router I got for Christmas to add extra style to the furniture I build.” Q

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When your body is calling for energy, power it with vitamins B6 and B12. You’ll ﬁnd them in Special K cereals, with tasty extras like real strawberries, sliced almonds and yogurt clusters. © 2018 Kellogg NA Co.

HOME

PUNCH LIST

On our home improvement radar: bath upgrades, facelifts for stairs and sinks, and how to borrow tools without bugging your neighbor.

HANG TIME

Bath accessories should do more than keep towels and toilet paper oﬀ the ﬂoor. These options (each part of a set) carry a style from wall to wall.

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PR E S COT T E U RO TO I LET PAPE R H O LD E R

Chrome, $13; walmart.com/BHG

R E TR E AT TOWE L R I N G

Brushed Nickel, $22; moen.com

B R A S S C I RC LET TOWE L H OO K

$28; anthropologie.com

MAN DAL AY H OO K

Brushed Nickel, $40; atlashomewares.com

WE ST S LO PE TOWE L BAR

Oil-Rubbed Bronze, $89; rejuvenation.com

Polished Chrome, $29; us.kohler.com

CO M PE L RO B E H OO K

Stainless, $35; deltafaucet.com

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OXBY TOWE L BAR

Brushed Nickel, $42; moen.com

S UT TO N PL AC E TOWE L R I N G

Venetian Bronze, $84; atlas homewares.com

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BY: KIT SELZER; PHOTO: CARSON DOWNING; STYLING: JARRET EINCK

ALTEO TOWE L R I N G

HOME PUNCH LIST

WEEKEND PROJECT

RAISE A RISER

A SUCTIONCUP HOLDER MEANS NO HOLES TO DRILL.

Vinyl decals dress up an unexpected spot: stair risers. The adhesive-back sheets can be cut to ﬁt and go on like stickers. Heat them with a hair dryer for best adhesion; heat again (and use a little elbow grease) when you want to remove them. Choose one pattern or a mix, like the Mint collection, left. For seven decals: $168 (7¼"×48") or $315 (7¼"×96"); mirthstudio.com

Q U I C K I N S TA L L AT I O N

FOUR HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE This handheld spray wand adjusts from a gentle setting for bathing baby to a full spray for use with attachments (a rubber pet scrubber and a scouring pad for cleaning). For extra spray, dock the wand on the showerhead. SideKick Shower System by Peerless, $80; lowes.com

D O - I T - Y O U R S E L F S AV I N G S

BORROW A TOOL Need a tool but don’t want to buy it, store it, or use your neighbor’s again? You might ﬁnd what you’re looking for at a tool library. They typically have a membership fee that allows you to check out equipment, such as power tools, hand tools, paint sprayers, and ladders. Search “tool lending library” online for options where you live. Also, ask about a tool library at your local ReStore —Habitat for Humanity’s nonproﬁt home improvement store. Find a ReStore in your area at habitat.org/restores.

CUSTOM KITCHEN

We’ve never seen this before: a stainless-steel apron-front sink that’s a quick-change artist. It comes with a screw-on apron you can swap for one in a diﬀerent ﬁ nish. Elkay’s Crosstown sink with Interchangeable apron, $1,550 as shown; additional aprons, $250– $450 each; elkay.com

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Paint drips happen. This spray removes latex paint from wood, tile, concrete, and carpet without damaging the surface. $12/22 oz.; liftoﬃnc.com Q

PHOTO: (PAINT REMOVER) MARTY BALDWIN

A SINK YOU CAN UPDATE

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HOME BETTER LIVING

a designer’s

PLAYGROUND

Dog paws and Lego blocks have full run of designer Cecily Mendell’s stylishly durable California home. A long, narrow photo (Courage by Sean Riley) ﬁts the console’s scale and makes the room look wider.

Cecily Mendell’s remodeled dining room is as likely to host a Lego block building marathon as a dinner party. The wall-to-wall console houses toys and a colorful display of favorite books.

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BY J E N N I F E R B L A I S E K R A M E R P H OTO S E R I N K U N K E L S T Y L I N G RYA N R E I N E C K

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Veined marble and warm gray walls are Cecily’s base for mixing lots of ﬁnishes.

coring a 45-year-old home that has never been updated may not be every homeowner’s ideal. But for interior designer Cecily Mendell, the dated house was pure potential. Plus its location was ideal: 30 miles east of San Francisco in husband Allan’s hometown of Alamo. The mom of three boys and founder of Cecy J Interiors figured she and Allan would start by “ripping up the old carpet and living with it for a bit.” But during a long closing period their longing to finally feel settled in one place grew, so they launched into a nine-month complete renovation, crafting a home where cleanup is easy and skateboarding inside is OK. Every design decision considered the kids, steering the spaces toward low-maintenance and modern. “I wanted to stay true to the country French architecture but infuse the more casual, barefoot California living I love,” Cecily says. In came hardwood ﬂoors, spillproof outdoor fabric on furniture, and ﬂoor-to-ceiling tile in the bathroom to withstand bath-time splashing. She even put kickplates on interior doors that handle little feet scuing them with a don’t-sweat-it attitude. “Every room is used and loved by the whole family,” Cecily says. “Nothing is of-limits.”

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After opening the kitchen to the family room, Cecily ﬂipped the range to the opposite wall and ditched a breakfast nook to make way for a 9-foot island covered in Calacatta marble. It looks fancy but handles even the rowdiest guests—like the dozen kids at the 10th birthday of twins Cash and Graham. Cecily updated most of the exterior with white paint, but she kept the original brick around the front door and added copper gas lamps to play up the country French style.

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White furniture—like the living room’s linen couch—might seem counterintuitive in a home with young kids, but it’s actually easier to spot-treat than colors that might bleach or bleed, Cecily says. She pairs the couch with gray chairs upholstered in outdoor fabrics that quickly wipe clean.

Cecily paneled the two-story wall with ﬂat molding for some depth.

The former entry gave the impression that the house was dark and cramped. Cecily annexed an underused sitting area in the master bedroom above so she could vault the foyer, which is now light, airy, and open.

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The subtle texture of sisal wallpaper (Holland & Sherry’s Fitzrovia in Lapis) in the master bedroom adds interest to the simple pattern.

Shapely black accents give the cloudy-sky color scheme an unexpected edginess.

In the guest room, Cecily painted the walls a moody flat blue (Caspian from Portola). The art includes pieces passed down from her grandparents, kids’ drawings, and flea market finds. “I love using a guest room to collect,” Cecily says. “It gives visitors a story to enjoy.” October 2018 |

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Because Cecily’s twin boys share a small room, she kept the bedding simple so it doesn’t overwhelm the space. A hit of color comes from a graphic sign by artist Michael Glotzer.

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“Storing toys in a way that’s easy for kids to ﬁnd them and put them away is always a struggle,” Cecily says. Clear bins keep them visible but organized.

Adding a trough-style sink to the kids’ bath makes it easier for everyone to brush their teeth at once. Cecily prefers low drawers over cabinets so she can assign one to each kid.

Navy whale skeleton wallpaper in Brooks’ nursery is Cecily’s humorous play on animal themes common to nurseries. Q

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Call her a revolutionary with a roller. Interior designer Nicole Gibbons has started Clare, a paint company that simplifies the often overwhelming process of choosing a color. “Decorators don’t have 3,000 favorite colors. They have a short list they know and love and could recommend for any space,” she says. Pulling from that knowledge, Gibbons assembled a collection of 55 colors on a user-friendly website (clare.com) that includes images of each color in different lighting conditions and detailed descriptions that note undertones. The Clare Color Genius tool asks a series of questions and lets you upload photos of your space. Based on your answers, it picks the best color for your room. (Consider it a paint-style quiz.) Stickers let you try out the colors, left, before you buy ($49/gallon in eggshell or semigloss). And there’s no need to pick up the paint at a store; it’s delivered to your door. Q

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HARDY MUMS

Not to be mistaken for fall’s potted domes, these varieties are meant to go right in the ground. They have a graceful growth habit and withstand frost to come back year after year.

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SHOWTIME Generally mums bloom

September through November—when the days grow shorter—and stay vibrant for weeks. ‘Sheﬃeld Pink’ mums, alongside asters and anemones, create an explosion of color at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden.

FLOWER FORMS Hardy mums are a diverse group. These are some of the most common shapes you’ll ﬁnd.

D ECO R ATIVE

Known for dense, frilly ﬂowers, they lack a visible center spot.

PO M - PO M/B U T TO N

Mums are most often thought of as seasonal potted plants, something to place on the porch to celebrate fall. But once the ﬂowers fade, the plants wind up in the compost bin. Hardy mums like the Igloo varieties and ‘Sheﬃeld Pink’, however, are tough enough to survive winters as far north as Zone 4 and have a loose, romantic growth habit that looks right at home in a planting bed. Put the plants in the ground now, and with

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the right care throughout the year, they’ll put on a colorful performance each autumn. Plant in early fall to give roots a chance to establish before the ground freezes. Loosen the soil around their roots with your ﬁngers, and plant in well-drained soil in a sunny spot. Water once a week through fall. Let the faded ﬂowers and foliage remain on through winter. (Removing them may stimulate new

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growth that wouldn’t survive winter.) Q WINTER

Protect plant’s roots from freezing temperatures with a thick layer of straw as mulch around the plant base. Q SPRING

After all chance of frost has passed, cut oﬀ last year’s stems at soil level. Q SUMMER

Cut mums back to about half their height —go ahead, use hedge shears— around the Fourth of July to prevent them from getting lanky and

ﬂopping over. If you’ve planted one of the Igloo series, wait until after its ﬁrst bloom to trim, then enjoy its second bloom in the fall. Q LONG -TERM

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To maintain healthy, vigorous plants, divide mums every few years. Dig up an established clump in spring after new growth has emerged. Separate into clusters and replant. Q SOURCES

Igloo mums: geraniumrozanne .com. Other hardy varieties: avant gardensne.com. Q

S I N G LE O R S E M I DO U B LE

Also called daisy mums, these perky ﬂowers have long petals surrounding a bright center disk.

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Flowers open ﬂat but become rounded as they mature.

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Ground cherries may be the tastiest, easiest-to-grow fruit you’ve never heard of, producing a profusion of sweet yellow orbs through fall.

S PIC E D GROUND CHERRY CO M POTE

Pop a ground cherry into your mouth and you might struggle to describe the flavor. It tastes a little like pineapple. Or is it peach? And is that a hint of corn? In any case, this little-known member of the tomato family (husks hint at the relationship to the tomatillo) offers a taste of summer all the way through fall. To grow ground cherries—also known as husk cherries—sow seeds in a warm, sunny spot indoors six to eight weeks before the last frost. Transplant seedlings to a sunny part of the yard that has average garden soil. (Or you can sow seeds outside after the chance of frost has passed.) Mulch with straw, and water weekly if there’s no rain. Fruits ripen on the bushy plants from around August through October. You’ll know they’re ready to eat when they drop to the ground. Peel off the inedible husks, then snack on them fresh or cook them into a quick compote. You might find the fruit at your farmers market, or buy seeds at seedsavers.com.

In a heavy saucepan combine 4 cups fresh ground cherries, husked and washed; zest of half a lemon and juice from 1 lemon; ¹⁄8 tsp. nutmeg; and 1 cup sugar. Split 1 vanilla bean; scrape seeds from the pod into the mixture. Bring to boiling over mediumhigh heat, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; simmer 30 minutes. Refrigerate in an airtight container up to 1 week. Makes 6 servings. Q

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DELICATA SQUASH In the world of winter squash, having a thin skin is a good thing. Delicata squash, known for its delicate, edible rind, has a sweet, nutty taste reminiscent of a sweet potato. It’s in season and ready to be stir-fried, roasted, or baked. Deﬁnitely not your average winter squash.

KALE, FENNEL, AND ROASTED DELICATA SALAD

FOOD STYLING: KELSEY BULAT

This warm kale and caramelized squash salad is hearty enough to be dinner. A drizzle of Lemon-Miso Vinaigrette adds satisfying savory umami ﬂavor.

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Hillshire Farm® smoked sausage is seasoned perfectly. So it’s easy for you to create dinner deliciously.

Easy Smoked Sausage Skillet Serving Size: 4-6

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients :

Instructions :

1 pkg. Hillshire Farm® smoked sausage, diagonally sliced thin 2 cloves garlic, crushed ¼ cup olive oil 1 large red bell pepper, sliced thin 1 small yellow onion, sliced thin 1 pkg. frozen broccoli, thawed ½ cup chicken broth (or water) ½ cup tomato sauce 2 cups instant rice ½ cup shredded Mozzarella cheese

Heat olive oil and garlic in skillet, stir in smoked sausage slices and cook until browned. Add pepper, onion, broccoli, broth and tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the liquid is absorbed. In the meantime, prepare rice according to package instructions. Stir rice into the skillet, sprinkle with cheese and serve.

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CRISPY DELICATA RINGS WITH HERBED BUTTERMILK DIP

Baked, not fried. Breaded, not battered. These better-for-you delicata rings rival our favorite onion rings. They’re loaded with vitamin A and only 50 calories per ring.

Also known as peanut squash and sweet potato squash, delicata peaks from late summer to late fall. Choose ﬁrm squash that is heavy for its size. Store them in a cool, dark place. Because delicata’s skin is thinner than other winter squash, they won’t last as long. Plan to cook the squash within three to four weeks of purchase. Prepping delicata is simple: Wash, halve or slice, scoop out the seeds, and cook.

Toast the seeds for a snack or as a crunchy topper for soups, salads, and grain bowls. Rinse seeds; pat dry. Spread seeds in a shallow baking pan, sprinkle with ¹⁄8 tsp. each salt and black pepper, and roast at 400°F for 5 to 8 minutes or until toasted, stirring once. MAKE ‘ E M S PI CY

Add ¹⁄2 tsp. cayenne pepper with the salt and black pepper. MAKE ‘ E M SWE ET

Instead of salt and pepper, sprinkle with 1 tsp. each sugar, cinnamon, and unsweetened cocoa.

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PORK, GINGER, AND DELICATA STIR-FRY Delicata goes where heartier winter squash can’t—without precooking—like in this quick red curry and ginger stir-fry with pork tenderloin and green beans.

CROSTINI WITH DELICATA SQUASH BUTTER

Sizzle sage leaves and shallot slivers in a little hot oil to finish these autumn appetizers.

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Is squash butter a thing? Yes! It’s the savory version of apple butter but requires less work. Here, we spread it on toasted baguette slices with lemon ricotta topped with crispy sage and shallots.

FOOD IN SEASON

RECIPES BEGIN ON PAGE 158.

BAKED DELICATA EGG CUPS WITH CRISPY HERBED CRUMBS Inspired by the breakfast you may know as birdie in a nest, egg in a basket, or toad in a hole, our rendition corrals eggs in thick cross sections of delicata. Finish with pan-fried garlic bread crumbs and shredded Parmesan. Q

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dinner with dorie

We love everything she bakes. But Dorie Greenspan’s weeknight cooking is equally delicious, as these recipes from her new book prove.

“Natural is best. Especially with fruit desserts. That’s why I poach my favorite pears in Chardonnay instead of red wine,” Dorie says. “The white wine adds acidity, which is always welcome with pears, and doesn’t mask the shape, color, or ﬂavor of the fruit.”

D O R I E LE AVE S O N TH E PE E L ARO U N D TH E STE M FO R A RU STI C LOO K .

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Life’s short, eat dessert fi rst might seem to be Dorie Greenspan’s motto. After all, she has made her name in sweets, publishing many books on baking and contributing more than 100 cookie and dessert recipes to BH&G®. But in her new cookbook, Everyday Dorie: The Way I Cook, she shows off her dinner-making skills, too. While she calls herself “an exceedingly practical cook,” her cookbook is as inventive as it is useful, bringing together supermarket ingredients in unexpected ways. For example, she adds chopped walnuts to meatballs for a bit of crunch and roasts carrots in spices that make them taste as though they’ve been smoked. “I look to get the most flavor out of every ingredient.”

WH ITE WI N E POAC H E D PE AR S

SWEET RAISINS

CRUNCHY BRAN FLAKES

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“FOR DINNER, I LOVE COOKING ELBOWS-ON-THE-TABLE FOOD—DISHES THAT ARE CASUAL AND ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO KEEP EATING AND TALKING.”

FI N I S H TH E C H OWD E R WITH A S POO N FU L O F D O R I E ’S S E ASO NAL H E RB SAU C E , BE LOW.

“This is what I call a cook’s chowder because it’s so versatile,” Dorie says. “I change it up every season. Butternut and acorn squash go in for fall, asparagus and peas in spring, zucchini and corn for summer.”

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“I like to give guests a chance to add more pizzazz to their bowl of soup,” Dorie says. Inspired by French pistou (a basil-garlic-olive oil condiment traditionally stirred into soup), Dorie makes her spin with a thinner consistency for drizzling and plays with diﬀerent herbs to change the ﬂavor for each season.

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FALL & WINTER Blend or process until smooth ¹⁄3 cup each loosely packed fresh sage and thyme leaves, 1 clove peeled garlic, and 3 Tbsp. olive oil. Stir in 1¹⁄2 tsp. orange zest and ¹⁄8 tsp. each salt and black pepper.

SPRING & SUMMER Blend or process until smooth ¹⁄4 cup each loosely packed fresh dill and mint leaves, 2 Tbsp. loosely packed fresh tarragon leaves, 1 clove peeled garlic, and 3 Tbsp. olive oil. Stir in 1 tsp. lemon zest, and ¹⁄8 tsp. each salt and black pepper.

PHOTOS: (HERBS, SAUCE) BLAINE MOATS; FOOD STYLING: (HERBS, SAUCE) GREG LUNA

POTATO CHOWDER LOTS OF WAYS

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CAR AMELIZED ONION GALETTE “This galette is easy to make, and the ﬂavor is reminiscent of the best onion soup in any bistro to be found,” Dorie says. She layers her Parmesan Cream and onions caramelized in bacon drippings (for smoky ﬂavor) onto her all-purpose dough.

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All of Dorie’s recipes have one thing in common: “I love it when there’s something unexpected in a dish,” she says. A few of her ideas: AD D A S U R PRI S E “Try grapefruit on fish tacos or cranberries in a stew or casserole for tang.” TR AN S FO R M F L AVO R S Mix store-bought condiments. “I often make a quick sauce with mayonnaise by stirring in gochujang (a red chile paste), citrusy ponzu sauce, or fiery harissa paste.” SWAP I N G R E D I E NT S Substitute pork in a favorite

chicken sauté or braise. Or skip the scallops in a recipe and use fresh shrimp.

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ILLUSTRATIONS: EDWIN FOTHERINGHAM; FOOD STYLING: KELSEY BULAT

For more than 85 years, Better Homes & Gardens® New Cook Book has been a trusted kitchen resource.

A NEW PLAID Chances are one of our iconic cookbooks is sitting on your kitchen shelf right now. Slide that old edition aside to make room, because this cookbook just got a makeover. And it’s a big deal! Front to back, top to bottom our 17th edition looks and cooks differently than its predecessors. We’ve added more recipes for how we cook today—think global flavors and fresh ingredients—more photos to inspire and teach, and as many answers to your cooking questions that we could squeeze into 700 pages. Here’s a taste of what’s inside the new New Cook Book. BY JA N M I L L E R P H OTO S B L A I N E M OAT S

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MERINGUE PIES: A teaching moment Even classics like meringue are up for review. If we can make a tricky recipe easier, we do. This “new” meringue made with cornstarch is practically foolproof. CAR AMEL MERINGUE PIE RECIPE ON PAGE 163

Dulce de leche conveniently adds a caramel spin to our vanilla cream pie filling.

RED PLAID HISTORY As kitchen trends, eating habits, and family dynamics change, each edition has, too.

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1930

Originally published as a premium for BH&G magazine, this threering binder was ﬁ lled with recipes from the Taste-Testing Kitchen.

1941

Our signature red plaid appears on this thrifty update that devotes a chapter to using leftovers.

1953

Life is good. As suburbs grow, so does backyard entertaining. A grilling chapter makes its debut.

WORKING THE WHITES

STOP THE WEEPING Liquid forming between the meringue and ﬁlling after chilling is one of the top stumbling blocks of making a successful meringue pie. Our Test Kitchen solved it in three steps.

MERINGUE FOR PIE

Make the meringue before preparing the pie ﬁlling. Our updated meringue recipe, right, includes cornstarch for stability so it won’t lose its volume while the ﬁlling cooks.

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Spread the meringue onto the HOT ﬁlling. This heats (and seals) the underside of the meringue so it cooks as thoroughly as the top, which is exposed to direct heat from the oven.

Cook the meringue to 160°F. When the meringue is fully cooked, its foam structure is set. When undercooked, the egg whites seep out of the foam structure.

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Beating egg whites to the right stage is key to a tall, ﬂuﬀy meringue.

HANDS-ON TIME 15 min. TOTAL TIME 30 min. 4

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SOFT PEAK

At this stage, beaten egg whites curl over and will slip in the bowl when it’s tilted. Adding sugar at the soft peak stage is the key to getting a voluminous meringue. (Adding sugar too late weakens the foam.) Beat in sugar gradually so it dissolves completely.

1. Separate eggs; set aside yolks for pie filling. Place egg whites in a clean glass or copper bowl; let stand until room temperature. S E C R E T Cold eggs separate more cleanly because the yolks are firmer and less likely to break. Room-temp whites are less viscous so they beat into a foam more quickly. Separate first, then let stand to reach room temp. 2. In a 1-cup liquid measure whisk to combine the water and cornstarch. Microwave 45 to 60 seconds or until boiling, stirring once. Set aside. S E C R E T Cornstarch stabilizes the meringue, helps prevent shrinking, lowers the chance of beading—those golden liquid droplets on the surface—and makes for smoother cut edges. 3. Add vanilla and cream of tartar to egg whites. Beat with a mixer on medium 1 minute or until soft peaks form (tips curl). Add sugar 1 Tbsp. at a time, beating on high. Gradually beat in the warm cornstarch mixture until stiff, glossy peaks form (tips stand straight). S E C R E T Cream of tartar is an acid that helps egg whites expand and hold the foam structure.

Home cooks are health-conscious and in a hurry. Fat, sodium, and time are cut from these recipes.

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After adding all the sugar and cornstarch, beat until the tips of the whites stand straight. At this point the meringue has reached its full volume. It should be glossy and smooth.

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A COOKIE FOR EVERYONE If gluten-free treats aren’t on your radar, we’d like to call some attention to this little discovery. In our search for the easiest cookie recipe, we created the most sharable cookie, too.

POWER OF THREE

It takes only three ingredients (that are probably on your shelves) to make these delicious gluten-free cookies.

The Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookie is one versatile cookie. Swap out the peanut butter for almond or sunflower butter to make it peanut-free, too.

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SNEAK PEAK WHEN YOU OPEN THE PAGES OF THIS 17TH EDITION, YOU’LL FEEL LIKE YOU’VE STEPPED INTO OUR TEST KITCHEN. EACH PAGE IS FILLED WITH HOW-TO PHOTOS AND HELPFUL GUIDANCE.

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GLUTEN-F REE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE S Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease cookie sheets or line with parchment. In a bowl stir together 1 egg and 1 cup each peanut butter and sugar. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto prepared cookie sheets. (If desired, roll in sugar before dropping.) Flatten with a fork. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until set in centers. Cool on wire racks. Makes 32 cookies.

PHOTO: (COOKIES) CARSON DOWNING

For more classic recipes and Test Kitchen tips or to purchase a copy, go to BHG.com/ TheNewCookbook.

WITH THE CREAMY, DELICIOUS TASTE OF PHILLY.

CREAMY SAUSAGE RIGATONI Prep Time: 25 min. Total Time: 25 min. Makes: 8 servings

What You Need 1 1 2 1 1 ½ ¼

lb. rigatoni pasta, uncooked lb. Italian sausage cloves garlic, minced jar (24 oz.) CLASSICO Marinara with Plum Tomatoes & Olive Oil Pasta Sauce pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, torn cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Six Simple Steps 1.

Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.

Meanwhile, remove casings from sausage if necessary; crumble sausage into large skillet sprayed with cooking spray.

3. Cook on medium heat until evenly browned, stirring occasionally. 4. Add garlic, cook and stir 30 sec. Add pasta sauce and cream cheese; mix well. 5. Cook on low heat 3 to 5 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently. 6. Drain pasta. Add to pasta sauce mixture; mix lightly. Top with basil and Parmesan.

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WHAT’S NEW IN 2018 The 17th edition may have a modern look, but our promise remains: You’ll have the same success in your kitchen as we have in ours. MORE TO SEE

For the first time, every recipe has a photo. We’ve tucked in more stepby-step photos and ingredient IDs. TABLE OF CONTENTS

Recipes are organized into four sections: Everyday Cooking, Gatherings, Baking, and Preserving. CURRENT RECIPES

LEARN IT, CHANGE IT We know the secret to personalizing recipes is having kitchen conﬁdence. Start by mastering the techniques to this bakery scone, then add your favorite stir-ins, such as ¹⁄2 cup chopped fruit or toasted nuts.

SCONES

HANDS-ON TIME 25 min. TOTAL TIME 37 min. 2 ¹⁄2 cups all-purpose ﬂour ¹⁄4 cup granulated sugar 1

Tbsp. baking powder

¹⁄4 tsp. salt ¹⁄2 cup cold butter, cut up 1

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egg, lightly beaten cup heavy cream cup sour cream Coarse sugar

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl stir

together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Make a well in center of flour mixture. S E C R E T For flaky layers, keep the butter cold so it begins to melt in the oven, not before. 2. In a bowl combine egg, heavy cream, and sour cream. Add egg mixture all at once to flour mixture. Using a fork, stir just until moistened. S E C R E T Overworking causes dense, tough scones. Stop while dry flour still shows in the dough.

3. Turn dough out onto a lightly ﬂoured surface. Knead 10 to 12 strokes or until nearly smooth. Divide in half. Pat or lightly roll each dough half into a 6-inch circle. Cut circles into six wedges. 4. Place wedges 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Brush with additional heavy cream and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until bottoms are golden. Let cool on a wire rack. Makes 12 scones. PER SCONE 223 cal, 12 g fat, 49 mg chol, 243 mg sodium, 25 g carb, 1 g ﬁber, 5 g sugars, 4 g pro.

There’s more of what we’re eating today: sheet-pan dinners, grain bowls, and center-of-the plate veggie meals. GOODBYE, THREE-RING BINDER

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MAKE AHEAD PLACE UNBAKED SCONES IN A SINGLE LAYER IN A FREEZER CONTAINER LINED WITH PARCHMENT. FREEZE UP TO 1 MONTH; BAKE FROZEN SCONES AS DIRECTED IN STEP 4.

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AS THE WEATHER TURNS COOL IN UPSTATE NEW YORK, A CREATIVE COUPLE SHOW US HOW THEY CELEBRATE WITH A SPANISH-STYLE PAELLA PARTY.

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HAIR STYLIST: MARY ANNA FITZGERALD; MAKEUP: CHRISTINA DELFINO

Most weekends, Daniel Buenos, opposite, and Mario Pollan’s restored 1940s barn is the setting for weddings, cooking classes, and other special events. But on this fall evening they’re hosting friends for a casual dinner inspired by Daniel’s native Spain.

Spanish

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‘‘ Paella is a party

says Mario Pollan of the dish that’s a frequent centerpiece of dinners he and his partner, Daniel Buenos, host at their home in Westerlo, NY. “It’s one of those versatile, colorful, anything-goes comfort foods that has minimal prep and no lastminute fussing. The pan goes from stove to table, and everyone helps themselves so we end up feeling like guests rather than hosts.” Actually, hosting comes naturally to these two event planners. They regularly coordinate weddings and private parties at M&D Farm, 58 acres of fields and gardens around their 1800s farmhouse and wisteria-covered barn. Paella, too, comes naturally to Daniel, who grew up in Andalusia (a region of southern Spain), where he says there are as many paellas as there are cooks and most recipes are handed down. His came from his grandmother. But he has tweaked it along the way, so his current version is by no means classic. For example, rather than use the traditional short grain bomba rice, he prefers parboiled rice because it retains its shape as it soaks up the dish’s wine and spice flavors. For an

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Mario and Daniel, left, spread a buffet table outside the barn with hors d’oeuvres and aperitifs as an invitation for arriving guests to serve themselves. Mario decorates the tables with pumpkins and autumn branches and slips crimson leaves under the fabric tied around napkins, above. “Our entertaining style is relaxed, and there’s a sense of abundance,” Mario says.

Daniel serves his homemade specialties—garlicky shrimp and a potatoonion tart—along with a selection of store-bought nibbles, including breadsticks and potato chips, anchovies and olives, and local cheeses and paper-thin slices of prosciutto.

LOVE AN C H OVI E S? TRY TH I S : TO P A POTATO C H I P WITH A FI LLET.

SHRIMP IN GAR LI C - PE PPE R SAU C E

TO RTI LL A E S PAÑ O L A (POTATO TART )

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A pumpkin serving “bowl” gives this mild savory soup a seasonal look. Roasting the pumpkin intensifies the color, gives it a barely sweet flavor that complements the soup, and seals it so there aren’t any leaks.

RECIPES BEGIN ON PAGE 152.

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WINE LIST

Spanish wines and spirits are increasingly found on menus and store shelves. These are a few of Mario and Daniel’s favorites. “We love to experiment and show our guests how these beverages enhance the flavors of the foods we serve,” Mario says.

VERMOUTH You may be familiar with vermouth (a fortified wine flavored with botanicals) in cocktails. In Spain, however, vermouth is often sipped as an aperitif. Daniel prefers sweet red vermouth served on ice with soda water and a wedge of lemon as a refreshing drink any time of day. Spanish red vermouths are light, smooth, and slightly sweet. PU M PKI N S O U P WITH M A N C H EG O C RO UTO N S

CAVA These bubbles are Spain’s match to French Champagne and Italian Prosecco. Look for brut, the driest form, which has an uncomplicated flavor. “It’s a great chameleon,” Daniel says, “because it goes as well with savory dishes as it does dessert.”

TEMPRANILLO This Spanish red is Mario and Daniel’s house wine. Its strong fruit flavors and aromas complement hearty comfort foods like Daniel’s paella. They say it takes the bite out of cool weather, too.

SHERRY A fortified wine, sherry (Jerez in Spanish) is made from white grapes grown near the city of Jerez de la Frontera in Andalusia. Its nutty flavors pair well with desserts. “Sip it slowly to appreciate all its subtleties,” Daniel says.

extra smoky dimension, he usually adds a roasted vegetable. In this case it’s Brussels sprouts, but depending on the season it could be zucchini or asparagus—all of which his grandmother would no doubt find unconventional. When fall sets in and friends gather around a table in the couple’s open-sided barn, Daniel’s paella is the highlight of a relaxed evening stretching over several courses. Daniel and Mario set out a bounty of Spanish-style appetizers—including the traditional potato-omelet tapas dish tortilla Española—on a big round table to encourage mingling. Bowls of pumpkin soup topped with oversize Manchegocrusted croutons signal it’s time to make their way to the dining table. Then Daniel brings out the paella and a crisp radicchio, roasted butternut squash, and fennel salad. Guests top off their glasses with vermouth or a tempranillo and the conversation flows. “In my family, we savored our food while we savored each other’s company,” Daniel says. “We enjoy continuing that custom.” —LINDA O’KEEFFE

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Daniel remembers that his mother and grandmother ended meals while he was growing up with a piece of ripe fruit, but he prefers something richer for gatherings, like this raisin bread pudding, left. (Though he does garnish it with fresh orange pieces.) The best reason to serve paella in its pan, below left, is to preserve the crust (called socarrat) that forms on the underside of the rice when the heat is turned up in the last phase of cooking. Q

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Rehabbing a home requires a healthy measure of grit. For homeowners Brian and Kathrin Smirke, that translated into 120 nights spent sleeping on-site during construction, 50 arguments (but who’s counting), 4 credit cards, 19 handmade furniture pieces, and dozens of online tutorials to make this a proﬁtable rental property.

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Brian and Kathrin, left, outside of their renovated cabin in Joshua Tree, CA. They work together building, designing, and developing real estate at their company, We Are In Our Element. Brian built most of the home’s decorative elements, including the triangle shelf unit, opposite. For the base, Kathrin, an avid thrifter, repurposed legs from a midcentury table she found curbside.

rian and Kathrin Smirke visited Joshua Tree National Park six years ago on a weekend getaway from their home in Los Angeles and left with a souvenir: a $33,000 derelict cabin. “A squatter had lived there for a year, and the cabin had been foreclosed. There were pipes sticking out of the wall. Windows were broken. The drain lines had rotted out. And it wasn’t

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connected to the septic system,” Brian says. The couple wanted to remake the house quickly and creatively for their own use and as a rental property. They set a budget of $45,000 to cover materials, labor, and furnishings and got to work. Brian gutted the house and, with the help of YouTube and manufacturer videos, took on every remodeling project that came up. He even saved wood from the extensive demo to make shelves, lights, the platform bed, plant stands, and anything else they dreamed up. For the decor, Kathrin mapped out a style that merged her preference for eclectic and vintage with Brian’s clean and modern taste. “We balance each other out,” she says. Luckily, their cost-saving sources of Craigslist, Etsy, eBay, thrift stores, budget retailers—even furniture put out on curbs in their Los Angeles neighborhood—suit their style. After 10 months of work the Smirkes could ﬁnally vacation at their ﬁnished property in the desert and rent it out via Airbnb while they’re away. Now they host 120 adventure-seeking visitors each year. “It makes you happy that all this work you put into saving a house can make other people happy,” Kathrin says. —KATHY BARNES

I like designing with limitations. It makes us come up with unique ideas on a budget. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more rewarding that way. BRIAN SMIRKE, HOMEOWNER

CO N C R E TE F LOO R S WE RE U N D E R O LD LI N O LE U M . TH E PAI R SAN D E D AN D S E ALE D TH E M FO R A M O D E RN U PDATE .

Kathrin found the antique claw-foot tub, below, on Craigslist for $80 and painted it orange. The cozy, private spot is now a popular photo op for guests. The bed’s platform, right, doubles as a built-in bench at the end of the bed. Kathrin added yarn pompoms to a quilt to give

it the look of a Moroccan bedspread. In the kitchen, below right, they installed ready-to-assemble cabinets around a refurbished antique stove they found for $200, including delivery. The green vintage fridge (a $75 ﬁnd) ﬁts with the room’s other retro accessories.

#BHG FIRSTS We help you master the basics.

RENT IT OUT

The Smirkes rent out their getaway home for $145–$185 per night when they’re not using it. How to get started: LIST THE PROPERTY

Take photos of key rooms—bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and gathering spaces—during the day when natural light is best. List it on sites like Airbnb or HomeAway so renters can find you. GET ON SOCIAL

Kathrin uses Instagram to curate a real-time travelogue for future guests. Visitors at the Smirkes’ cabin tag photos with #cabincabincabin, and Kathrin reposts using the location’s account, @cabincabincabin. HAVE A TEAM

STARTING PLACE Kathrin and Brian stripped the dilapidated 850-square-foot home down to the studs and rehabbed it.

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BEFORE

You’ll need people to take care of cleaning and repairs unless you live nearby. Be prepared by finding a pro on Yelp or Angie’s List who you can call with time-sensitive maintenance issues. BE A GOOD HOST

Engage with guests and respond to their questions and comments. Help them explore by providing dining and activity ideas. Q BUYING IN FORMATION : BHG.com/Resources

The Smirkes used salvaged wood around the doorway and as wall art to fill the dining room with rustic character. The tumbleweed light ďŹ xture adds a quirky note inspired by the landscape. (For safety, they use 3-watt LED bulbs that stay cool.)

HAVE NO FEAR, THE TRICKS TO THESE PLAYFUL HALLOWEEN TREATS ARE LESS INTIMIDATING THAN YOU MAY THINK.

Even cracked windows glow when theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re made of melted hard caramel candies.

P H OTO S A N DY LYO N S & JA S O N D O N N E L LY F O O D ST Y L I N G J E N N I F E R P E T E R S O N & K E L S E Y B U L AT

Haunted HOUSE A 10-inch chocolate sugar cookie cutout is the base for this hair-raising home. (Get the pattern in our Halloween how-to download.) Decorate with chocolate graham shutters, stick candy pillars, and candy corn and pumpkin landscaping. For dramatic eﬀect, prop it up by aﬃxing cookie remnant “kickstands.”

Spirited

These ghostly embellishments are deadeasy to make. Swipe an oﬀset spatula through large dots of frosting. Pipe on chocolate frosting with a small round tip for eyes and mouth.

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Halved black raspberry gummy candies and black licorice bear an eerie resemblance to the real deal.

creepy BARK We wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mind being caught in this chocolate web. Create the silky strands by pulling a toothpick through circles of melted white chocolate on a base of melted milk chocolate.

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Want to make these?

Use purchased or your favorite homemade cupcakes for these festive treats.

Get all the recipes and directions at BHG.com/ SpookyTreats.

Mimic the Halloween candy icon’s yellow, orange, and white layers by piping buttercream with a large round open tip. @ This thriller gets its beastly mane from a star piping tip. The more candy eyes, the creepier. @ Dip pretzel sticks into candy melts, attach These lovable spiders candy eyes, and tuck into spikes of buttercream. @ have Mallomar bodies and licorice laces for legs (chocolate frosting holds them in place). Make eyes from halved tiny marshmallows and dragées aﬃxed with frosting. —MAGGIE GLISAN Q

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WORLDLY GOODS IN GEORGIA, A FAMILY TURNS THEIR HISTORICAL HOME INTO A STYLISH SCRAPBOOK OF THEIR LIFE AND TRAVELS TOGETHER.

Vanessa Cannon and Geoﬀ Kelley are avid travelers. He’s an environmental anthropologist, and she has family ties to Italy and China. The oﬃce of their Athens, GA, home is just one landing place for the mementos and curios they’ve picked up on their journeys, not to mention new art by kids Kai and Samantha.

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rinkets brought home from a faraway land. A print from a regional artist. Rocks picked up on a hike with the kids. Each holds a distinct memory, but together they’re the activating force behind Vanessa Cannon and Geof Kelley’s eclectic but quietly elegant home in Athens, GA. Combining diverse collections in a way that feels cohesive is a tricky task. In Vanessa and Geof’s case, it was further complicated by the historical status of their 1930s home. Vanessa liked the small rooms and didn’t want lots of updates to the footprint, but even minor changes afecting the exterior had to go through their local preservation board. There was also the tough-to-access attic: Utilizing this wasted space would mean bigger rooms for their kids, Kai and Samantha. To help navigate the yearlong remodel, Vanessa and Geof looked to local designer Breckyn Alexander. They started by establishing a blank slate with mostly white walls and patching and staining the original hardwood ﬂoors to darken them. One of Vanessa’s key requirements was to keep their living spaces casual, so Alexander layered in upholstered furniture to keep everyone comfortable, including a 12-year-old Jack Russell terrier. Maintaining a neutral palette of cream, oatmeal, gray, white, and black

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was one part of Alexander’s strategy for ensuring the collections and artwork star. But by introducing fabric in a mix of solids and prints, the rooms feel warm and lively, not austere. In the living room, for instance, a barrel chair covered in a delicate floral fabric counters a pair of traditional armchairs wearing a bold triangle print. “It’s nice to mix the larger and smaller patterns, to have a combination of prints so that everything isn’t teeny-tiny,” Vanessa says. For texture in the kitchen and office, Alexander called for a limed finish on the wood built-ins and cabinets. The technique lightened and enhanced the wood grain, and introduced an aged patina that’s in keeping with the home’s blend of antiques, art, and uncommon finds from local artisans. “Blending new things with vintage makes the look more authentic,” Vanessa says. “It adds a vein of real life in every room.” —KATHY BARNES October 2018 |

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Converted, or parboiled, rice has been soaked, steamed, and dried in the husk to change its starch so it stays ﬁrmer and less sticky when cooked, which is ideal for paella. HANDS-ON TIME 20 min. TOTAL TIME 40 min. Tbsp. olive oil lb. pork loin (center cut), cut into 1-inch pieces 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large red, green, and/or yellow sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 Tbsp. minced garlic 1 Tbsp. fresh thyme leaves 1 bay leaf 1 Tbsp. sweet paprika ¹⁄4 cup dry white wine 1 8-oz. can tomato sauce 2¹⁄2 cups uncooked converted rice 1 cup chicken broth Roasted Brussels Sprouts (recipe, below)

1. In a 15-inch paella pan,* heat olive oil over medium. Add pork and chicken. Cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until browned. Transfer to a bowl; set aside. Add sweet pepper to pan; cook and stir 2 minutes or until softened. Add garlic, thyme, bay leaf, paprika, and 1 tsp. black pepper; cook and stir 1 minute. Add wine; cook 30 seconds. Add tomato sauce and ¹⁄4 cup water; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in rice. 2. Add pork, chicken, 4 cups water, the chicken broth, and ¹⁄2 tsp. salt. Bring to boiling. Cook, uncovered, over high 18 minutes or until most of the liquid is evaporated. Add Brussels sprouts. Reduce heat to medium; cook 2 minutes more. Turn oﬀ heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes. Discard bay leaf. To make a crust, aka socarrat, reheat on high, without stirring, 1 to 2 minutes or until edges look dry. Makes 8 servings.

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*TIP A paella pan is wide and ﬂat to ensure the rice cooks evenly. If you don’t have one, use a heavy 12- to 14-inch skillet that’s 2 to 2¹⁄2 inches deep. ROASTED BRUSSELS SPROUTS Preheat oven to 425°F. Place 1 lb. halved Brussels sprouts in a shallow baking pan. Add 2 Tbsp. olive oil, ¹⁄2 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄2 tsp. black pepper; toss to coat. Roast 20 minutes or until tender and brown, stirring once. PER SERVING 491 cal, 14 g fat, 73 mg chol, 473 mg sodium, 56 g carb, 3 g ﬁber, 3 g sugars, 34 g pro.

RADICCHIO & ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH SALAD HANDS-ON TIME 20 min. TOTAL TIME 45 min.

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1. Preheat oven to 400°F. For vinaigrette: In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, vinegar, shallot, oregano, fennel seeds, honey, ¹⁄2 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄2 tsp. black pepper. 2. In a 15×10-inch baking pan toss squash in 2 Tbsp. vinaigrette. Bake, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes or until tender and starting to brown, stirring once; let cool. 3. Coarsely chop radicchio; place in a large mixing bowl. Add squash and fennel slices. Toss with remaining vinaigrette. Top with pepitas and additional oregano. Makes 6 to 8 servings. PER SERVING 148 cal, 11 g fat, 137 mg sodium, 12 g carb, 2 g ﬁber, 3 g sugars, 3 g pro.

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lb. large fresh or frozen shrimp in shells (12 count) cup olive oil bulb garlic, halved crosswise tsp. black peppercorns Fresno or jalapeño chile pepper, stemmed and thinly sliced tsp. paprika Tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley Crusty bread for dipping

1. Thaw shrimp if frozen. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Pat dry with paper towels. 2. In a 10-inch skillet or clay pot (follow manufacturer’s instructions) add olive oil, garlic, shrimp (in an even layer),

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Join our Insider 10 minutes, running a peppercorns, chile club for exclusive content pepper, ¹⁄8 tsp. salt, the spatula around edge of and special offers paprika, and parsley. skillet and lifting egg from your favorite stores. BHG.com/ Heat over medium until mixture so uncooked portion Insider oil begins to bubble. Cook flows underneath. When 2 minutes or until garlic is bottom is browned but top is still golden brown and shrimp is opaque, slightly moist in center, invert onto a stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. 12-inch plate. Using a wide spatula, slide Serve with crusty bread. Serves 6 to 8. back into skillet. Cook 5 minutes more or PER SERVING 298 cal, 20 g fat, 122 mg until browned. Invert onto a clean plate. chol, 287 mg sodium, 14 g carb, 1 g fiber, Top with ham and peppers. Makes 1 g sugars, 18 g pro. 8 servings. PER SERVING 359 cal, 26 g fat, 189 mg chol, 326 mg sodium, 23 g carb, 2 g fiber, This potato omelet is a classic 3 g sugars, 10 g pro.

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thin slices Serrano ham or prosciutto, halved crosswise fresh mild sweet pepper, such as Cubanelle or Anaheim, stemmed, seeded, and cut into ¹⁄2-inch strips large eggs

1. In a 10-inch skillet heat oils over medium 10 to 15 minutes or until it reaches 350°F. Meanwhile, in a large bowl toss together potatoes, onion, and ¹⁄4 tsp. salt. 2. Working in two batches, cook ham in hot oils 1 minute or until browned, carefully turning once (oil may splatter). Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Add pepper strips to skillet. Cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned and softened. Transfer to plate with ham. 3. Increase heat to medium-high. Carefully add potato-onion mixture. Cook 15 minutes or until tender and golden brown, stirring occasionally. (If necessary, reduce heat to medium to prevent overbrowning.) Using a slotted spoon, transfer potato-onion mixture to a bowl. Drain all but 3 Tbsp. oil from skillet. Reheat oil in skillet over medium. 4. In a large bowl whisk together eggs and ¹⁄4 tsp. salt. Stir in potato-onion mixture. Transfer to hot skillet. Cook

PUMPKIN SOUP WITH MANCHEGO CROUTONS HANDS-ON TIME 30 min. TOTAL TIME 3 hr. 10 min.

2¹⁄2-lb. fresh pie pumpkin or one 15-oz. can pumpkin 3 Tbsp. olive oil 1¹⁄2 cups chopped onion 4 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 medium russet potato, peeled and chopped 4 oz. Gruyère cheese, shredded (1 cup) ¹⁄4 cup heavy cream ¹⁄2 lb. rustic bread, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 oz. Manchego cheese, ﬁnely shredded ( ¹⁄4 cup) 1

1. Preheat oven to 375°. Line a 15×10-inch baking pan with foil. 2. Halve pumpkin; remove seeds and strings. If desired, toast seeds for topping soup. (Tip on page 156.) Place cut sides down on prepared pan. Bake 1 hour or until tender; remove. Turn over; let cool. Scoop out pulp; discard skin. Working in batches, place pumpkin in a blender or food processor; blend or process until smooth. Transfer to a ﬁne-mesh sieve lined with a double thickness of 100-percent-cotton cheesecloth. Let stand 1 hour, then press lightly to remove liquid. Discard liquid. (You should have 1³⁄4 cups.)

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1. Preheat oven to 350Â°F. Butter two 8-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment paper. Butter paper. 2. Spread 12 bread slices with 1 tsp. softened butter each; spread remaining 12 with 2 tsp. marmalade each. Sandwich slices with butter and marmalade facing. Trim crusts. Cut each sandwich into quarters diagonally; arrange in prepared pans, stacking and overlapping as necessary to ďŹ t snugly. In a small bowl stir together raisins, brown sugar, and cinnamon; sprinkle over top. 3. In a large bowl whisk together cream, condensed milk, and eggs. Pour over bread. Press bread down to absorb cream mixture. Bake 45 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let cool 20 minutes in pans on a wire rack.

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4. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan warm remaining marmalade over low heat. 5. Loosen sides of bread from pans. Invert one pan onto a platter; shake gently to loosen bottom. Remove parchment. Spread with half the warm marmalade. Invert second pan onto a baking sheet or wire rack, then invert again onto a rimless baking sheet so top faces up; gently slide onto ﬁrst layer. Top with remaining marmalade. Serve within 2 hours. If desired, top with slices of blood orange, mandarin orange, and fresh rosemary sprigs. Makes 16 slices. PER SLICE 443 cal, 19 g fat, 77 mg chol, 243 mg sodium, 65 g carb, 2 g ﬁber, 46 g sugars, 7 g pro. R E C I PE S F RO M PAG E S 1 0 6 –1 1 2

DELICATA SQUASH KALE, FENNEL, AND ROASTED DELICATA SALAD HANDS-ON TIME 15 min. TOTAL TIME 40 min. 1

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lb. delicata squash, washed, halved lengthwise, seeded (reserve seeds), and cut into 1-inch-thick slices cup olive oil plus 4 tsp. cup golden raisins Tbsp. sherry vinegar Tbsp. lemon juice Tbsp. white miso paste small clove garlic, minced cups curly kale, stemmed and leaves torn small fennel bulb, trimmed, quartered, cored, and thinly sliced ( ³⁄4 cup)

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place squash in a shallow baking pan. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. olive oil; sprinkle with ¹⁄2 tsp. salt and ¹⁄4 tsp. black pepper. Roast 10 minutes; turn over. Roast 10 minutes more or until brown and tender. Remove squash; set aside pan. Reduce oven to 400°F. 2. Meanwhile, wash seeds in cold water to remove all pulp; pat dry. In same baking pan toss together seeds, 1 tsp. olive oil, ¹⁄8 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄8 tsp. black

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pepper. Bake 5 minutes or until toasted. 3. For pickled raisins: In a small microwave-safe bowl combine raisins, vinegar, and 1 Tbsp. water. Microwave on high 1 minute or until bubbly. Let cool. 4. For Miso-Lemon Vinaigrette: In a bowl whisk together lemon juice, miso paste, and garlic until smooth. Whisking constantly, gradually add remaining ¹⁄4 cup olive oil until emulsiﬁed. 5. In a large bowl toss kale, squash, and fennel with Miso-Lemon Vinaigrette. Place on platter. Spoon raisin mixture over; top with toasted seeds. Makes 4 servings. PER SERVING 285 cal, 19 g fat, 538 mg sodium, 26 g carb, 6 g ﬁber, 15 g sugars, 7 g pro.

CRISPY DELICATA RINGS WITH HERBED BUTTERMILK DIP HANDS-ON TIME 30 min. TOTAL TIME 55 min.

¹⁄4 cup all-purpose ﬂour ¹⁄2 cup mayonnaise ¹⁄3 cup buttermilk 1 1¹⁄2 2 1¹⁄2

Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard cups panko Tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley lb. delicata squash, washed, trimmed, seeded,* and cut into ¹⁄2-inch-thick rings Herbed Buttermilk Dip (recipe, below)

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line two large baking sheets with foil; coat with nonstick cooking spray. 2. Place flour in a shallow dish. In a second dish combine mayonnaise, buttermilk, and mustard. In a third dish combine panko, parsley, ¹⁄2 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄2 tsp. black pepper. 3. Dip one ring in flour; shake off excess. Dip in mayo mixture; let excess drip back into dish. Coat evenly with panko mixture. Place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining rings. 4. Bake 15 minutes or until bottoms begin to brown. Turn rings; rotate pans. Bake 8 to 10 minutes more or until rings are brown and tender; let cool

5 minutes. Serve warm with Herbed Buttermilk Dip. Makes 8 to 10 servings. *TIP Use a melon baller or a spoon to scoop out seeds from ends of squash. HERBED BUTTERMILK DIP In a small bowl combine ¹⁄2 cup plain Greek yogurt and ¹⁄4 cup buttermilk. Stir in 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives; 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley; 2 tsp. chopped fresh dill weed; 2 cloves garlic, minced; ¹⁄2 tsp. onion powder; ¹⁄8 tsp. salt; and ¹⁄4 tsp. black pepper. Makes ³⁄4 cup. PER SERVING 124 cal, 7 g fat, 5 mg chol, 275 mg sodium, 12 g carb, 1 g ﬁber, 4 g sugars, 4 g pro.

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1. For sauce: In a small bowl combine broth, soy sauce, vinegars, and curry paste. 2. In an extra-large skillet heat 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high. Add crushed red pepper; cook and stir 30 seconds. Add pork cubes; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until just edges are brown but centers are still pink. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir 1 minute. Transfer to a plate. 3. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet over medium-high. Add squash; cook and stir 7 minutes or until browned and tender. Transfer to plate with pork.

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INGREDIENTS 1 (1-lb) pkg ground pork sausage 2½ pounds yellow squash, sliced into ¼-inch rounds

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DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 13x9-inch baking dish with nonstick spray. In a large skillet, crumble and cook the sausage. Add the squash, onion, and 1 tsp. of salt to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the squash is just tender. Drain the mixture to remove excess moisture and grease. • Stir together the eggs, sour cream, mayonnaise, black pepper, garlic powder, and remaining ½ tsp. salt. Add the cheese and mix to combine. Lightly fold in the squash and sausage mixture. Pour into the prepared dish. • Combine the crushed crackers and butter. Spread the mixture over the casserole. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.

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bread slices with 4. Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. purchase, prep, and cook all types of shallot-sage oil; set aside oil in skillet over mediumsquash. BHG.com/ remaining oil. Place bread high. Add green beans. WinterSquash slices on a baking sheet; broil Cook and stir 3 minutes. Add 3 to 4 inches from heat 1 to green onions; cook 2 to 2 minutes or until golden brown, turning 3 minutes or until browned and once. Rub toasts with halved garlic blistered. Reduce heat to medium; add clove; sprinkle with ¹⁄8 tsp. salt. sauce, squash, and pork. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, 4. For Delicata Butter: Squeeze roasted uncovered, 3 to 4 minutes or until pork garlic cloves from bulb into a food is cooked through and sauce begins to processor. Spoon squash pulp from thicken. Serve over rice. Serves 4. skins into the food processor. Pulse until PER SERVING 329 cal, 12 g fat, 37 mg smooth. Add lemon juice, ¹⁄8 tsp. salt, chol, 789 mg sodium, 35 g carb, 4 g fiber, and ¹⁄8 tsp. black pepper. Pulse 8 g sugars, 19 g pro. until combined. 5. In a bowl stir together reserved shallot-sage oil, lemon zest, cheese, ¹⁄4 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄4 tsp. black pepper. 6. Spread Delicata Butter on toasts. Top with cheese mixture, fried sage, and HANDS-ON TIME 30 min. fried shallots. Makes 30. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. PER CROSTINI 142 cal, 7 g fat, 7 mg chol, 1 ³⁄4 to 2 lb. delicata squash, washed, 275 mg sodium, 16 g carb, 1 g fiber, trimmed, halved lengthwise, and 2 g sugars, 5 g pro. seeded 5 Tbsp. olive oil plus 1 tsp. 1 bulb garlic plus 1 clove halved ¹⁄2 cup fresh sage leaves 1 cup thinly sliced shallots HANDS-ON TIME 25 min. 30 ¹⁄2-inch-thick slices baguette TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 2 lemons (1 Tbsp. zest, 2 tsp. juice) ¹⁄2 15-oz. container whole-milk 3 Tbsp. olive oil ricotta cheese 1 large clove garlic, gently smashed and peeled 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place squash ¹⁄2 cup coarse fresh bread crumbs* halves cut sides up in a shallow baking ¹⁄4 cup finely shredded Parmesan pan; brush with 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Sprinkle cheese with ¹⁄4 tsp. salt and ¹⁄8 tsp. black pepper. 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh Italian parsley Cut ¹⁄2 inch off tip of garlic bulb to 1 lb. delicata squash, washed expose cloves. Remove any loose outer and trimmed layers. Add to baking pan. Drizzle with 4 eggs 1 tsp. olive oil. Bake 30 to 40 minutes or Hot sauce (optional) until squash is very tender; let cool. 2. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan heat 1. Preheat oven to 425°F. In an 8- or remaining 4 Tbsp. olive oil over medium. 9-inch cast-iron or oven-going skillet Working in two batches, cook sage heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium. Add 30 seconds or until crisp. Use a slotted garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until spoon to transfer to a plate lined with golden brown, turning occasionally. paper towels. Working in two batches, Remove garlic; finely chop. Add bread cook shallots 3 to 5 minutes or until crumbs to skillet; cook 4 minutes or until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to golden. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in plate with sage. Sprinkle all with ¹⁄8 tsp. chopped garlic, ¹⁄4 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄8 tsp. salt. Pour shallot-sage oil into a bowl. black pepper; let cool. Stir in cheese 3. Preheat broiler. Brush both sides of and parsley.

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DINNER WITH DORIE WHITE WINEPOACHED PEARS

As long as the pears are firm to the touch, you can use any variety, including Bosc, Anjou, or Bartlett. HANDS-ON TIME 30 min. TOTAL TIME 55 min. 6 1 2

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ﬁrm pears lemon, halved cups dry white wine cup sugar Tbsp. honey ¹⁄4-inch-thick slices peeled fresh ginger to 2 vanilla beans, split and seeds scraped, or 1 Tbsp. vanilla to 2 three-inch cinnamon sticks whole star anise, broken into bits Chile pepper such as Urfa Biber, Maras, or crushed red pepper (optional) Toppings: caramel, chocolate, or berry sauce; lightly sweetened whipped cream or crème fraîche

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This recipe lends itself to variations depending on what’s in season. For Dorie’s seasonal suggestions and ingredient prep tips, see page 162. HANDS-ON TIME 20 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 4 2

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slices bacon leeks, halved lengthwise, white and light green parts thinly sliced, rinsed, and patted dry large white onion, halved, thinly sliced, rinsed, and patted dry large shallot, halved, thinly sliced, rinsed, and patted dry cloves garlic cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth lb. yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces cup heavy cream (optional) Toppings: Herb Sauce (recipes, page 116), sour cream or yogurt, thinly sliced scallions, snipped fresh chives, chopped fresh parsley and/or cilantro

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1. Cut a piece of parchment paper to ﬁt inside the top of a 6- or 8-qt. pot. (The parchment paper prevents steam from

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escaping, which slows the reduction of the syrup and keeps pears from bobbing up and down in the syrup.) 2. Using a melon baller, apple corer, or vegetable peeler, core pears from the bottoms without cutting through tops. Peel, leaving skin around stem, if desired. Squeeze one lemon half over outside and inside pears to prevent browning. 3. Slice remaining lemon half. In pot add lemon slices, wine, sugar, honey, ginger, vanilla seeds, cinnamon, star anise, and, if desired, a pinch of chile pepper. Bring to boiling over medium, stirring to dissolve sugar and honey. Reduce heat; place pears stem end up in pot. Place parchment in pot so it touches stems. 4. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until pears are tender. Transfer pears to a bowl. Bring syrup to boiling over high; cook 5 minutes to concentrate ﬂavors. Pour over pears; let cool. Discard star anise. Serve with desired toppings. Makes 6 servings. PER SERVING 262 cal, 7 mg sodium, 50 g carb, 7 g ﬁber, 35 g sugars, 1 g pro.

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4 sprigs fresh rosemary, thyme, 1. In a 5-qt. Dutch oven cook bacon and/or oregano slices over medium-low 8 to 10 minutes 1 tsp. sugar or until crisp, turning often. Transfer to a ¹ ⁄ 3 cup mascarpone cheese or cream plate lined with paper towels, keeping cheese drippings in the pan. (After bacon is 2 Tbsp. milk cool, chop finely.) ¹⁄3 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese 2. Add leeks, onion, shallot, and garlic to Galette Dough (recipe, below) pan with bacon drippings. Stir in a pinch of sugar and salt; reduce to low. Cook, 1. For caramelized onions: In a large uncovered, 20 minutes or until softened skillet melt butter over medium. Add and translucent. onions and garlic; cook and stir 3. Add broth and potatoes; bring to 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in herb boiling over high. Reduce to sprigs, sugar, and 1 tsp. salt; reduce to medium-low; cook, uncovered, until low. Cook 40 minutes or until onions potatoes are soft. For added thickness, caramelize, stirring frequently. Season to mash some of the potatoes. taste with black pepper. Transfer to a 4. If desired, stir in cream; heat through. bowl; let cool. Discard herb sprigs. Season with salt and black pepper. Top 2. For Parmesan cream: In a bowl with bacon. If desired, stir together mascarpone, drizzle with Herb milk, and Parmesan. Sauce or other Season to taste with salt toppings. Makes 4 to and black pepper. 6 servings. 3. Center rack in oven. SPRING-INSPIRED ONIONS Preheat to 400°F. Set rolled Rinsing cut onions CHOWDER Dorie’s dough with its parchment in cold water add-ins include paper on a baking sheet; removes a little asparagus, sweet peas, of the sharp bite. remove top paper. Spread sugar snap peas, or Parmesan cream on dough, GARLIC snow peas. Finish with leaving a 3-inch border. Top The green germ chopped fresh or sprout that forms with caramelized onions. Fold tarragon and dill weed. inside the cloves the bare border of dough FALL-INSPIRED can have a bitter over the onions. (The dough CHOWDER Dorie stirs in taste. Halve the clove will naturally pleat onto itself.) cubes of butternut, and remove 4. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or acorn, or red kuri any green germ. until crust is golden brown. squash along with or in Top with additional snipped place of the potatoes. fresh herbs during last 5 minutes of Shredded Gouda or sharp cheddar baking. Let cool at least 10 minutes on cheese adds richness. baking sheet on a wire rack. PER SERVING 385 cal, 19 g fat, 53 mg chol, GALETTE DOUGH In a food processor 1,086 mg sodium, 38 g carb, 4 g fiber, combine 1¹⁄2 cups all-purpose flour, 7 g sugars, 13 g pro. 2 Tbsp. sugar, and ¹⁄2 tsp. salt. Pulse several times to blend. Add 8 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut up. Pulse until pieces are pea size. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. ice-cold For Dorie’s onion and garlic prep water over flour; pulse to combine. tips, see above. Repeat using 1 Tbsp. water at a time HANDS-ON TIME 1 hr. (up to 4 Tbsp. total) until dough forms TOTAL TIME 2 hr. 45 min. bumpy curds and holds together when pinched. Turn dough out onto a lightly 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter floured work surface; knead gently until 2 lb. sweet onions, quartered, thinly sliced, rinsed, and patted dry it holds together. Gather into a ball; 2 cloves garlic, minced flatten to a disc between two pieces of

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FILL UP FOR parchment paper. Roll to a 12-inch circle, lifting paper oﬀ pastry as needed so dough doesn’t crease and turning over to roll both sides evenly. Transfer with paper onto a baking sheet; chill 2 hours or freeze 1 hour. Thaw at room temperature 10 minutes or until pliable. (Rolled dough may be wrapped in plastic and chilled up to 5 days or frozen up to 2 months.) PER SERVING 298 cal, 20 g fat, 122 mg chol, 287 mg sodium, 14 g carb, 1 g ﬁber, 1 g sugars, 18 g pro. R E C I PE S F RO M PAG E S 12 2 –12 3

A NEW PLAID CARAMEL MERINGUE PIE

Dulce de leche caramel sauce is generally found near the sweetened condensed milk. HANDS-ON TIME 50 min. TOTAL TIME 5 hr. 40 min., includes chilling Baked Pastry Shell (recipe, right) Meringue for Pie (recipe, page 123) ¹⁄2 cup sugar ¹⁄4 cup cornstarch 2¹⁄4 cups half-and-half or milk ¹⁄3 cup dulce de leche 4 egg yolks (These will be left over from the meringue recipe.) 1 Tbsp. butter 1¹⁄2 tsp. vanilla or vanilla bean paste

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BAKED PASTRY SHELL TOTAL TIME 15 min. 1¹⁄2 cups all-purpose ﬂour ¹⁄2 tsp. salt ¹⁄4 cup shortening ¹⁄4 cup cold butter, cut into pieces ¹⁄4 to ¹⁄3 cup cold water

1. In a bowl stir together flour and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in shortening and butter until pea size. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. water over part of the flour mixture; toss with a fork. Push moistened pastry to side of bowl. Repeat 1 Tbsp. at a time until mixture begins to come together. Gather pastry into a ball, kneading gently until it holds together. 2. On a lightly floured surface, slightly flatten pastry. Roll pastry to form a 12-inch-diameter circle. 3. Fold pastry circle into fourths; transfer to a 9-inch pie plate. Unfold; ease pastry into plate without stretching it. 4. Trim to ½ inch beyond edge of plate. Fold under extra pastry even with the plate’s edge; crimp as desired. 5. Preheat oven to 450°F. Prick bottom and sides of pastry. Line with a double thickness of foil. Bake 8 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 6 to 8 minutes more or until golden. Let cool on a wire rack. MAKE-AHEAD TIP Fit the pastry dough in a freezer-to-oven pie pan, slide the unbaked pastry shell and pan into a resealable freezer bag, and freeze up to 3 months. Bake as directed. Q

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1. Prepare Baked Pastry Shell. 2. Preheat oven to 325°F. Prepare Meringue for Pie. 3. For filling: In a medium saucepan stir together sugar and cornstarch. Gradually stir in half-and-half then dulce de leche. Cook and stir over mediumhigh 5 minutes or until thick and bubbly; reduce heat. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. 4. Gradually stir 1 cup hot mixture into egg yolks. Combine all in saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; reduce heat. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla. 5. Beat meringue briefly with a mixer to refresh. Pour hot filling into baked pastry

shell. Immediately spread meringue over ﬁlling, sealing to edge of pastry. Using the back of a spoon, swirl meringue to make peaks. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until meringue is golden and a thermometer registers 160°F. Let cool on a wire rack 1¹⁄2 hours. Chill 3 to 6 hours before serving. Makes 8 slices. PER SLICE 407 cal, 18 g fat, 117 mg chol, 260 mg sodium, 55 g carb, 1 g ﬁber, 32 g sugars, 7 g pro.

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No One looks forward to having their breasts squashed between two plates, but it’s worth the hassle. A mammogram is the most reliable test to catch cancer while it’s at a treatable stage. Consider this your guide to starting the discussion with your doctor about what screenings to get and when.

GET RISK ASSESSED AT AGE 30

What that means is talking to your doctor to figure out your risk of developing breast cancer. The goal of doing this check-in at 30 is to catch women who are high risk but don’t know it and to reassure others, says Dana Smetherman, M.D., chair of the American College of Radiology Commission on Breast Imaging. If you’re over 30 and haven’t discussed your potential breast cancer risk factors with your physician or gynecologist, bring it up at your next checkup.

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MOST EXPERTS SAY GET A MAMMOGRAM AT 40

Although the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force advises women who have an average breast cancer risk to wait until age 50, many groups recommend starting at 40, including the National Cancer Institute and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. (The American Cancer Society says women should definitely start at 45.) “One out of six breast cancers occurs in people in their 40s,” says Laurie Margolies, M.D., system chief of breast imaging at the Dubin Breast Center at the Mount Sinai Health System in New York. The downside is that young women are more prone to false positives, which can lead to unnecessary tests. But every expert we interviewed for this story said they felt the pros of starting at 40 outweighed the cons.

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There are two main types: digital (2D) and full-field tomosynthesis (3D). Both allow the radiologist to enlarge the image or change the contrast to see areas more clearly. The 3D method takes pictures in slices, so it has an edge: “It decreases the number of women getting called back [unnecessarily] and increases cancer detection rates slightly,” Margolies says. Insurance might not cover a 3D one (or the co-pay might be higher), although more states are mandating that they be covered. If your breasts are very dense, ask your doctor if 3D is a good way to go.

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GETTING CALLED BACK IS NOT UNCOMMON “Please don’t panic, because it probably won’t turn out to be cancer,” Smetherman says. “For every 1,000 women, about 100 will have to come back for additional images,” Smetherman says. “You might have a new cyst—a little sac of fluid—or a dense area.” Calcifications— calcium deposits that are quite common and not necessarily a sign of cancer—might also need a closer look.

The only way to tell is via a mammogram. The letter you get after your mammogram may say, but if it doesn’t, ask your doctor or the technologist at the testing center. There are four categories of density: fatty (not at all dense), scattered fibroglandular density (not dense), heterogeneously dense (fairly dense), and extremely dense. If you do have dense breasts, it can be harder to spot abnormalities on a mammogram, and you have an increased risk of cancer, says Wendie Berg, M.D., Ph.D., professor of radiology at Magee-Womens Hospital of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and chief scientific adviser to densebreast-info.org. Having dense breasts can affect how often you get screened and whether you’ll get an ultrasound or MRI along with a mammogram. Berg also notes that density tends to decrease with age.

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There’s no official recommendation to do breast self-exams on a schedule. That said, many breast cancers are detected by women who feel a lump. So you do want to be aware of what your breasts look and feel like so you can alert your doctor if you notice changes.

BRCA ISN’T THE ONLY GENETIC MUTATION

Although BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the most common mutations that may raise your breast cancer risk, there are nine others. “In the past, the cost of genetic testing and our knowledge of other genes’ impact on cancer risk limited our ability to test beyond BRCA1 and 2. Today most clinicians offer testing that includes BRCA1 and 2 as well as other genes,” says Peter Hulick, M.D., director of the Center for Personalized Medicine at NorthShore University HealthSystem in Illinois. You might consider genetic testing if you have a family history of breast and/or ovarian cancer. Positive results don’t mean you’ll develop cancer, but you’ll likely need additional screenings.

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Scientists are working on developing a contrast-enhanced mammogram. “It’s like an easier MRI. You’re getting a mammogram, but also injecting dye to get a closer look for abnormalities,” Berg says. That makes the test more sensitive than a regular mammogram. And because the technology uses mammogram machines, it would be fairly affordable.

If you’re at a higher risk for breast cancer, you may need one of these screenings (along with a mammogram) that take more detailed images.

ULTRASOUND This uses high-frequency

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be injected with a contrast dye, which highlights cells that may be cancerous, and lie in an enclosed machine for about 30 minutes while images are taken. MRIs can pick up more cancers than a sonogram but tend to be costly and pick up more benign, noncancerous findings than mammograms, which is why an MRI is usually recommended only for women who have a high breast cancer risk. Q

MBI (molecular breast imaging)

You’re injected with a radioactive dye, and images are taken standing up. It can be an option for women who need extra screening but can’t have an MRI. Q

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MOUNTAINS LOOP TRAIL Lake Mead, NV

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MILLER PRESERVE LOOP TRAIL Dacula, GA

This 2.2-mile asphalt loop attracts runners and cyclists circling 46-acre Miller Lake. It’s also an access point to a site that has prehistoric stone mounds dating from 100 B.C. to 500 A.D.

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Boardwalks along the 10-mile path jut out over Lady Bird Lake for unimpeded views of the Austin skyline. Austinites consider it a big reason the city is so livable; it racks up 2.6 million visits yearly.

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BAY TRAIL St. Petersburg, FL

This nearly 12-mile trail goes through the marina district and Vinoy Park, where St. Petersburg events, including Ribfest and the July 4th celebration, are held. You might see manatees feeding in Coffee Pot Bayou.

HIKE PREP

Take these safety steps before you go.

FACTOR IN TERRAIN A trail might be 4 miles, but if it’s hilly, rocky, icy, or wet, those miles can take hours to cover. Check conditions the day of your hike by calling the U.S. Forest Service or a local guide.

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FIND A 50TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT Cleanups, talks, movies. They are all happening on the trails. Find out what’s going on near you at trails50.org.

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Tell two responsible friends or family members where you’re headed and when you expect to be back, even for a day hike, says Jason Flesher, programs and risk management director at Pursuit Series, The Outbound Collective’s sessions for grown-ups.

PACK SMART Carry 1 liter more water than you expect to drink, snacks (trail mix, energy bars), and a map.

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One of the four original historic trails, this 3,700mile journey spans 11 states as it retraces the Corps of Discovery’s early-1800s search for a route from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean. You can explore the varied terrain on foot, by bicycle, or by car on scenic byways through the Great Plains, Rocky Mountains, and Pacific Northwest. Q SELMA TO MONTGOMERY

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This is the 54 miles that civil rights activists marched from Brown Chapel A.M.E. Church in Selma to the Alabama Capitol in Montgomery to demand equal voting rights in 1965. Mostly highway, it’s better to walk this with an organized

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This 560-mile land and water trail traces the events of the War of 1812. Drive where the British marched on Washington, D.C.; boat Chesapeake Bay where a fleet sank; and visit the Smithsonian National Museum of American History to see the flag that inspired Francis Scott Key to write the poem that became the song. Q SANTA

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900-mile route freight wagons took from Missouri to New Mexico. In sections you can see ruts from the wooden wheels that passed over it from 1821 to 1880. Along the way explore trading posts, forts, and museums.

BL A ZE BAS IC S Markings on trees or rocks that indicate a trail are called

blazes. Blazes for side trails to shelters or water tend to be blue. Before you go, research the trail to find out what its blazes mean and where they’re positioned. And always carry a map and compass for guidance.

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STAY STEADY One big challenge of hiking is the uneven terrain. Reduce the struggle by preparing:

TRAIN Walk or jog on dirt or grass whenever possible.

FEEL THE GROUND Wear lightweight sneakers to run errands several times a week, says Jess Beauchemin, personal trainer and owner of JessBFit in Bend, OR. This can help improve the strength and mobility of your feet and ankles.

BUILD BALANCE Grab a partner and stand a few yards apart. Standing on one leg, toss a ball back and forth to each other while maintaining your balance. Q

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Let’s Dogs and cats need more than just food, water, and love. They also need opportunities to explore and learn so they stay mentally and physically sharp.

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Play improves motor skills, stimulates cognitive growth, and is a huge part of cat and dog development, says Alex Johnson, senior designer and animal enrichment specialist with Purina. Aim for 30 minutes twice a day. The close interaction with us during play has been shown to improve overall behavior, especially in dogs. With cats, most people underestimate how playful they are. One toy Johnson loves using with cats is a feather wand. “The wand draws you close to the cat, so you bond and build trust by allowing the cat to catch the

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feather.” Engaging with pets when they initiate play is also important, so try not to turn them away when they bring a toy your way.

USE FOOD PUZZLES Thanks to their natural hunting instincts, dogs and cats actually like working for their food, plus it’s mental exercise. “When offered a choice between food that’s provided or that requires effort to eat, animals prefer the latter,” says Kristen Levine, pet lifestyle expert in Tarpon Springs, FL. Try using a food puzzle or treat feeder for dry kibble (like Kong’s Wobbler and Cat Treat Cone). They’re designed so pets can only get the food

by moving objects around or using their problem-solving skills. Even a simple muffin tin can work: Put the kibble in the cups, then cover it with tennis balls so your dog has to remove the balls to eat.

ROTATE THEIR TOYS Rather than having all their toys available all the time, rotate out a few each week to increase the stimulation pets get from them. Or hide a few favorite toys in a room you can close off for a few days, then open it and let your pet rediscover them. Also squeeze in more play by stashing a few “couch potato” toys that you can use while watching TV. Q

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dogs love more Because dogs are more. Let ’s treat them that way.

1974 COBALT

Brilliant, saturated, and dynamic cobalt blue is still going strong.

THE ORIGINAL The 1970s were awash in questionable color combos (harvest gold and avocado green come to mind), but the appeal of this bright blue-and-white space from our 1974 Kitchen Ideas book hasn’t faded. In fact, blue cabinets— especially islands—are trending now.

INSIDER Visit BHG.com/Cobalt to see how we’ve decorated with this blue over time. Become an Insider to access our full archive.

THE UPDATE Cobalt’s popularity

began in 14th-century China and spread as the ubiquitous blue-andwhite ceramics were traded. We’re still drawn by the density of the hue. It’s bold—nearly electric in some cases—but maintains an air of cool tranquility. We recommend color-blocked designs and graphic shapes that command attention. Bump up its impact with texture like the sumptuous velvet on the chair, below.

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6 C HAI R Barrel Chair in Navy Blue by Willa Arlo Interiors, $380; allmodern.com

7 VA S E Cobalt Blue

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Our choice was inspired by Yves Klein, a midcentury artist known for his bright blue paint. To get the look: Blueblood SW 6966; sherwinwilliams.com Q

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