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CONTENTS OCTOBER 2019

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NUMBER 10

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LIFE IN COLOR 96 THAT’S THE SPIRIT

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A family celebrates a magically eerie Halloween.

102 FALL’S FAVORITE FRUIT With all these recipes to try, ”an apple a day” is not enough.

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SUPER NATURALS Liven up seasonal style with wild and unexpected botanicals.

HOME 26 COLOR 30 HANDS-ON

Carve pumpkins into creatures that scurry and skitter in the night.

42 INNOVATION

Smart appliance choices.

49 OUTDOOR DECOR 54

DIARY OF A RENOVATION, PART 3

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A DIYer transforms a closet into a mudroom.

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GATHERINGS Whoopi Goldberg brings her entertaining style to a tea party.

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GARDENS BH&G’s fi rst America’s Best Front Yard Contest winner.

78 CONTAINER DESIGN

Bring fall color to your patio.

FOOD 80 PARTY GOALS

Snacks and crafts to up your at-home tailgating game.

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HOW TO COOK Master the pan-sear technique.

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GREAT STARTS Pizza meets blue plate special.

BETTER 131 HEALTH ON THE COVER P H OTO B L A I N E M OAT S P R O D U C E D BY STEPHANIE HUNTER FOOD ST YLING GREG LUNA

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FRESH 12 FRESH

Nubby texture.

16 BEAUTY AWARDS

Your routine wins with these picks.

IN EVERY ISSUE 8 EDITOR’S LETTER 10 BHG.COM 118 THE KITCHEN COOKBOOK

148 THROWBACK

What to do to breathe easier.

136 LIVE FIT

How to prep for a 5K.

143 HEALTH

Breast cancer survivors share their coping tips.

146 PETS

PHOTOS: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) LAURIE BLACK, ANNIE SCHLECHTER, ADAM ALBRIGHT, BLAINE MOATS

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60 I DID IT!

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Front porch decorations that go from Halloween through fall.

FALL MORNINGS BRING

warm moments to savor

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Sr. Vice President, Group Publisher

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I’ve lived in Des Moines for four years now as editor in chief of this magazine, and though there are many special things about my new community, one of my favorites is the charmingly idiosyncratic way Iowa’s capital city celebrates Halloween. We don’t.

In the late 1930s Kathryn Krieg, recreation director for the city’s playgrounds, came up with a novel idea to discourage the recent outbreak of petty vandalism. By replacing Halloween with a holiday that occurs one day earlier (on October 30), Krieg hoped to decrease the destructive behavior that had grown up around the holiday by substituting something more manageable— bad jokes. By the ’40s, the holiday known as Beggar’s Night had become widespread, with school leaders and the local media helping to establish the tradition. For years The Des Moines Register ran bulletins from Krieg every October outlining the rules.

From a 1948 article: “The kids will tell a joke, sing a song, recite, dance or ask a riddle.

In return, they’ll want a stab at the cookie jar, ice cream tray or candy box.”

I like to go see the show at the home of our executive editor, Oma Ford, who lives on a quiet side street renowned for its Beggar’s Night. Hundreds of kids from all over town walk the block. Some are shy, too shy to deliver a joke or riddle as they try to hide

LOCAL COLOR

behind their parents’ legs while wearing a blow-up dragon costume. Others boldly march up the front steps as the latest superhero, performing their jokes with a flourish. “Why did the skeleton NOT cross the road? Because he didn’t have the guts” is the most common go-to. Or “Why can’t you hear a pterodactyl go to the bathroom? Because the P is silent.”

The notion that the kids have to earn their treats—after getting into some elaborate costumes, no less—does put a little pressure on a few of the younger kids, and sometimes there are tears. But even so, learning a bunch of 8-year-olds’ corny punch lines and witnessing a vintage slice of Americana that welcomes families STEPHEN ORR, from all walks of life Editor in Chief are the only treats instagram @steporr I need this Halloween. twitter @orrsteporr

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Punch a length of fabric and stitch the ends together to cover a straight-sided bin or basket.

BL AN KET Dress up a plain woven throw with dots and an oversize grid.

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Thread a punch needle tool with yarn.

Holding the tool like you would a pen, touch the tip to your marked outline on the fabric. Push the needle through the fabric and pull it back out to create a loop on the front. (The farther you push the needle through, the larger the loop.)

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BY E R I C A M E T Z G E R A N D M E L I S S A M AT T H E W S B R OW N

PHOTOS: BLAINE MOATS AND ADAM ALBRIGHT; ILLUSTRATIONS: JESSICA DURRANT

L’Oréal Paris Colour Riche Plump and Shine Lipstick feels (and glides on) like a balm. The color looks intense in the tube but goes on sheer and glossy—a flattering combo that makes lips look fuller and younger. Make room in your bag for a tube.

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MAKEUP editor favorite

“I love how light this foundation feels and the fact that it has SPF 50 sunscreen and antioxidants.”

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Urban Decay Naked Reloaded Palette, $44; sephora.com

3 To the world you’re 4 CoverGirl TruBlend

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Sally Hansen Mega Strength Nail Polish in 30 colors, $6 each

Undercover Concealer ($11) is a creamy, full-coverage formula that hides dark circles, redness, and spots without caking or creasing. Available in 30 shades.

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The individual wrapping means you always have a fresh cloth to remove stubborn mascara or freshen up skin at home or on the go.

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“I got a deep pore-cleanse in 5 minutes with Bioré Blue Agave & Baking Soda Whipped Nourishing Detox Mask ($6). It doesn’t harden, so it’s easy to wash off.”

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lips goodbye with ChapStick Total Hydration Essential Oils ($4). Along with sunflower seed oil, coconut oil, and shea butter, each of the four balms has a mood-inspiring essential oil.

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WI N N E R S It took three months to finalize our list of BH&Gapproved everyday beauty products.

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A small squirt foams up into oodles of creamy lather with a rose-spiked citrus scent and doubles as shaving cream.

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Aveeno Repairing Cica Foot Mask ($3) swaddles tootsies in oats and shea butter.

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Planet Hand Creams ($5) are rich, fastdrying, and, in our book, a necessity for the dry season. We love the Shea Velvet for its delicate (and ethically sourced) sandalwood scent.

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“I tried this ceramide- and urea-enriched cream to soften my dry, rough heels, and it’s my new pedicure MVP.” Eucerin Roughness Relief Spot Treatment, $7 Oma Blaise Ford, Executive Editor

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Even if you don’t believe that crystals have mystical properties, you can still tap into their practical power. It’s hard to argue with the restorative effect of wrapping a room in the restful bluegray tones inspired by minerals like celestite and gray agate.

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“It’s a tricky balance because blue can go too saturated and look like a kid’s room or go too sweet like a sky blue,” she says. “To feel serene, this color needs the right amount of neutrality.” Curtis chose a saturated gray with blue undertones and layered the room with variations of the two colors. Warm wood, bright white bedding, and accessories with a hint of blue’s complements (orange and yellow) harmonize with the coolness.

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HAUNTED HOUSE Set in a bed of moss and lichen, this mystical white pumpkin cottage and its mushroom “forest” attract all the little scuttlers. A combination of fully carved-out sections and areas etched with a wood carving gouge create the windows, door, and mushrooms. (Find etching tips on page 34 and templates for all the designs at BHG.com/PumpkinTemplate.)

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P H OTO S A DA M A L B R I G H T P R O D U C E D BY J E S S I C A T H O M A S

INSERT TWIGS INTO THE WINDOWS TO CRAFT PANES, AND GLUE ON STRIPS OF BARK FOR LEDGES.

BY: MALLORY ABREU; CRAFTS BY: KIM HUTCHISON

Gnarled trees and creepycrawlies are the spooky highlights of these enchanted forest scenes, where pumpkins featuring etching and relief carving techniques shine. Let your imagination run wild.

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PAINT THE UNCARVED SILHOUETTES SO THEY STAND OUT IN DAYLIGHT.

WOODLAND CREATURES Texture is the key to bringing these nocturnal animals to life. After creating a relief of mice silhouettes, we used a wood carving gouge to surround them with short, rough grooves that look like claw marks.

For the owl, fully cutaway areas emphasize its body, eyes, and beak; a smooth oval and wood-grain grooves evoke its tree-hollow home.

SNAKE CHARMER A ‘Blue Hokkaido’ pumpkin looks like a stone under this illuminated serpent.

Etch the snake’s body but leave small areas uncarved as scales.

Tip: If you want to display a pumpkin on its side like this, cut the hole to clean the inside into the part of the pumpkin that will sit on the ground.

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LEAVING THE STEM INTACT SLOWS DECAY AND MAKES YOUR PUMPKIN LOOK PROFESSIONAL. CUT OUT THE BOTTOM TO CLEAN AND LIGHT. SPINDLY SILHOUETTES Etching deep into the pumpkin around the branches sets a wintry tree aglow as if backlit by the moon. (Etching allows for more precise detail than fully carving through a pumpkin.) Although the tree’s branches are shown in relief, the raven and its perch are etched away to create an eerily bright silhouette of one of Halloween’s favorite symbols.

ETCHING TIPS Our projects use techniques that remove only the outer layer of the pumpkin skin.

Here’s how to master the skill.

C LE AN TH O RO UG H LY

In addition to cleaning out the seeds and strings, scrape away at least 1/2 inch of flesh from inside the pumpkin. This allows more light to glow through the etched areas.

U S E TH I N , S HARP B L AD E S

Wood carving gouges and a crafts knife are the best tools.

Use a gouge to etch large sections like the raven’s body, left, and a crafts knife to outline and cut out fine details like the tree branches.

PL AY WITH TE X TU R E

Create scratchy texture by roughly scraping a gouge across pumpkin flesh like we did behind the mice, page 32. For smooth areas like the snake body, lightly drag the blade lengthwise across the area, keeping strokes in the same direction.

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GLOWING EYES

Download our free templates Get the templates for our pumpkin carvings and crafts at BHG.com/Pumpkin Template.

Simple but dramatic is the mantra with these big-eyed jack-o’-lanterns.

Pick your favorite eyes from our five templates or freehand pairs. Set pumpkins in a shady area so they look like creatures peering out at trick-or-treaters. Use faux flickering candles to avoid a fire hazard.

SLITHERY SKULL Pick a pumpkin like a ‘Blue Hokkaido’ or a Hungarian squash for a smooth, bone-gray base. Etch the teeth and a circular border around the skull, then carve away the cavities and wind a toy snake through for more fear factor.

BAT ATTACK Felt wings and ears secured with toothpicks transform petite pumpkins into wicked-cute bats.

Etch out the eyes then stick red sewing pins through the center of each to create beady stares.

A coat of black paint on the bodies makes the eyes appear to glow even during the day. n

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H O M E I N N OVAT I O N

TODAY’S TALENTED

appliances

They’re fast, they’re thorough, and they’re smart—in more ways than one. Home editor Kit Selzer walked the trade shows to report on the tech trends and innovative features you’ll appreciate most from this year’s releases (along with a few past favorites).

dishwashers Turns out I’m not the only one who wants to condense the time on dish duty. To help all us clock-watchers, several companies offer a setting that cuts the wash time of a normal load in half by using extra water.

Another problem solved: still-wet dishes at the end of a cycle.

Solutions that use a fan, heat, or both continue to improve.

There’s also this from Miele, Samsung, and Bosch: At the end, the door automatically pops open to release moisture and circulate air. Think of it as your almost-done cue.

AI R - F RY O P TI O N

The first range to incorporate this popular trend as an oven setting.

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ranges

Two good reasons not to rinse dishes: ■

S O IL S EN S O RS

They adjust the cycle based on how dirty the dishes are.

WDT710PAHZ, $649; whirlpool.com ■

P OWE RF UL S P RAYS

Spinning water wheels are one example.

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The thirdrack utensil tray is quickly moving from highend to mainstream.

The humble 30-inch freestanding range is getting a makeover. I’m starting to see more models with front controls

(and sometimes no back panel) for a high-end look. A fifth burner with a specialty, such as simmer or high power, is on its way to becoming standard. But one of my favorite changes? New oven coatings and a steam function that make it easier to stay on top of cleaning burnt-on messes by hand. Doing it regularly means you can use the self-clean mode (with its odor, smoke, and long wait) sparingly.

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IN TE GRAT ED GR ID DL E

FROZE N FOOD SE T TI NG

Big enough for six grilled cheese sandwiches.

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Bake a frozen lasagna or pizza without preheating.

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Blasts of steam loosen food and cut down on water spots.

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H O M E I N N OVAT I O N

THOUGH FL EX IB LE D ISP EN S ER

MODELS

A tall dispenser with a centered spout fills pitchers and water bottles without leaving puddles.

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Q UI C K C H I LL ETHYLE N E AB S O R B E R

A filter absorbs the gas certain foods give off that causes other produce to go bad more quickly.

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refrigerators

After a big grocery trip, quickly rechill milk and ice cream with a feature that temporarily drops the temperature.

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HAN DY COM PARTMEN T

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve uncovered fuzzy raspberries or slimy spinach, I could buy a suite of appliances, including one of the new refrigerators specializing in making food last longer.

Many solutions focus on more precise temperature and humidity control and on accessible, customizable storage— because half the battle is keeping food in plain sight.

B O N U S F E AT U R E

New-fridge owners rave about LED lighting. (Inside tip: You might be able to upgrade your current refrigerator with an LED bulb.)

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ARE SMART APPLIANCES FOR YOU?

I’m fascinated by appliances that “talk” to you, respond to your voice, or share info with each other. Yes, price is still an issue. But a smart appliance might be in your future if …

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You’re OK with something running when you’re not home if it means you’ll get a jump on dinner or a load of laundry.

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You think it would be wise (and maybe a little fun) to track your appliance’s energy use or easily detect malfunctions.

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You’d appreciate an electronic reminder when you’re low on detergent or the water filter needs to be replaced.

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You like your smart lights, thermostat, or speakers and are ready to move closer to whole-home connectivity.

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[CONNECTED

Drinks, snacks, and anything else you often use get their own spot in this door within a door. It’s like an eye-level mini fridge.

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H O M E I N N OVAT I O N

microwaves

At some point, the microwave oven was typecast.

Now it has outgrown its supporting role by proving it’s more than a coffee zapper or popcorn maker.

A standard microwave is a pro at quickly cooking vegetables.

But today’s most versatile units are the popular convection microwave, which bakes like a conventional oven, and the grill microwave that has a heating element to brown and crisp food.

Either one acts as a space-smart second oven by handling main-dish dinner needs. The feature to look for in any model: sensors that automatically adjust time and power based on what’s cooking. That’s called star power.

FOR A SLEEK FRONT, THE CONTROLS GO DARK.

VOI CE-E NA BL ED

Tell this over-the-range unit the cooking plan. WMH78019HZ, $619; whirlpool.com

QUI CK B ROW NI NG

The countertop model instantly broils.

NN-GN68KS, $300; panasonic.com

EVALUATE INSTRUCTION

CAS S EROLE DI S H F IX

A tray moves side to side instead of rotating. MMV5220FZ, $479; maytag.com

washers

Of all the appliances that could be controlled by a smartphone, washers always made the most sense to me—if only for the notification the minute a load is done. I’m just as interested in practical new features that don’t require an Internet connection: sanitize settings, speedy cycles, steam for wrinkles and odors, and an extra rinse for removing all the suds.

AUTO D ISPEN S ER

Holds liquid detergent for 40 loads and automatically dispenses it.

WFW6620HC, $1,099; whirlpool.com POWE R BOO ST

For help with stains, one button on this Wi-Fienabled washer adds a cold prerinse then raises the wash temperature.

MHW8630HC, $1,349; maytag.com

FAST LOA D

Do a typical load in as little as 30 minutes.

Hot new fi nish: Champagne.

WF45R6300AC, $849; samsung.com ■

BH&G INSIDERS New appliances and other building and remodeling products roll out every year at a few big trade shows. Get an editor’s point of view of these shows at BHG.com/TradeShow.

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HOME OUTDOOR DECOR

DOUBLE take

Assign your front porch decor a second shift. Decorate for Halloween, then dress it down for the rest of fall.

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GAUZY GHOSTS Shroud grapevine balls in a few uneven layers of cheesecloth to make ghosts that’ll hang around your front porch. Cut circles from sheets of black self-adhesive foam for eyes. Hang the ghosts with twine or wire.

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STATEMENT WREATH A blank tin plaque ($4; michaels.com) personalized with a sticker-letter message dresses up a fall wreath.

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Create supersize pumpkins from two wire baskets filled with gourds.

We cut the faces from self-adhesive black foam.

A shepherd’s hook holds a basket for trick-ortreaters to help themselves.

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look #2

EXTEND THE SEASON Once trick-or-treaters

FULL-ON hang up their costumes, simplify your decorations FALL

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so the look takes you through Thanksgiving.

A thick rope (we used 1¹∕2-inch Manila rope) wrapped with outdoor string lights is a bold garland base, no greenery required.

Attach a mix of grapevine balls with florists wire. (These are 6- and 10-inchdiameter balls.)

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SMART LIGHTS Set it and forget it: Stock lanterns with battery-powered candles with timers.

(6" Flameless Outdoor Waterproof Candles, $22 for six; amazon.com)

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FALL FOLIAGE Fill containers with a mix of textures: spiky grasses, mounds of mums, fl uff y ‘Magic Carpet’ spirea, and ruffled kale and cabbage.

Plants grow slowly in cool temps, so pack containers full and water only occasionally.

WARTS AND ALL Mingle regular orange pumpkins with unusual varieties, gourds, and squashes.

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CHANGE IT UP

WHEN YOU HAVE SENSITIVE SKIN YOUR CLOTHES CAN TURN ON YOU

Personalize your wreath with colorful dried foliage: below, from left, globe thistle, blackbeard wheat, eucalyptus, and red broom corn.

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WHEAT WREATH

MATE RIALS ■

Dried wheat ■ Hot-glue gun ■ 14-inch foam wreath form ■ Faux bittersweet ■ Purple broom corn

O N E Trim dried wheat so stems are 1 inch long.

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Hot-glue wheat stems to the

wreath form, overlapping tassels as you go. Create a spiral effect by keeping tassels pointed in the same direction.

TH R E E

Tuck in sprigs of bittersweet and purple broom corn; glue into place.

[ H OW -T O ]

Use driftwood or a piece of a thick branch for the stem.

WIRE PUMPKIN MATE RIALS ■

2 wire hanging baskets ■ Small gourds ■ 22-gauge wire ■ 6-inch piece driftwood

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Fill both baskets with gourds; top one with a thin board.

T WO

Hold board in place while flipping basket to sit on top of its mate.

Slide the board out; bind baskets with wire.

TH R E E

Drill a hole through the driftwood near one end. Wire to the top basket. ■

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HOME BETTER LIVING

orange

THEORY A LIVE LY R E D D O E S WE LL I N B U SY ROO M S LI KE TH E KITC H E N .

SO F T TO U C H

”Peach is one of my favorite colors because it’s a little unexpected but also very neutral.”

WAR M CO LO R S ADVAN C E I N A S PAC E AN D FE E L COZ Y.

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P H OTO S S H A R O N R A D I S C H

“When I think of adding color in a space, I imagine how a pink colored pencil can feel soft and hazy like a sunset, while the same hue in a marker could be bright and shiny,” Rebecca Atwood says.

A bright, saturated version of a color can keep a neutral space from feeling dull by providing contrast and defi nition, she says, while the same hue in a softer tone can add warmth. If you’re wary about using a color, Atwood suggests testing it out in small ways—a bowl of oranges or a stack of books with orange spines on a table—to get comfortable with the idea. See how different versions of a color interact with a room. “Looking at the entire spectrum of red from pink to barn to bright reminds us that there are infi nite ways to engage with seemingly intense colors.”

FROM LIVING WITH COLOR BY REBECCA ATWOOD, PUBLISHED BY CLARKSON POTTER, 2019; PHOTO: (PORTRAIT) DAVID A. LAND/PAT BATES

In her new book, Living with Color, textile designer Rebecca Atwood wants to take the intimidation out of using color.

She starts by exploring the many facets of any one hue.

HOME BETTER LIVING

Orange can create a cool, bohemian seventies look or bring a fresh, modern, bright touch to a space.

REBECCA ATWOOD

COLOR GUIDE In Living with Color: Inspiration and How-Tos to Brighten Up Your Home, Atwood offers a simple intro to color theory, suggested palettes, inspiration, and guided exercises to help you develop your color story ($35; penguin randomhouse.com).

Although a saturated orange or red is usually energizing, Atwood says, white can soften it and make it work in spaces like a bedroom. Think of a red-and-white quilt. ■

“When dialed up, orange is modern and eye-opening,” Atwood says. Here, the wallpaper’s vibrant orange and deep midnight purple intensify each other, creating a rich backdrop for subtler tones in the room.

“One easy way to incorporate more orange into your space as a neutral is to think about materials,” Atwood says. Try ceramics with earthy glazes and midtone woods.

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THE KITCHEN

rom the very start of this renovation, my goal was to modernize and open up the floor plan of our 1936 California Craftsman. That meant tearing out some walls, and the thing you learn pretty quickly when you lose walls—especially in a kitchen—is that you need to be mindful about planning storage and function alongside style.

Where the original kitchen walls were located, I placed two peninsulas. This layout creates a U-shape work space that lets me cook while my son sits at the counter on one side or friends relax on the banquette built into the other.

The focal point is a 1950s stove I found on Craigslist. I bought it from an 80-year-old woman who had cooked on it her whole life and babied it. The stove was in perfect condition and a steal at $300, and the white enamel and chrome worked with my modern farmhouse vision. I centered it on the main wall and traded one large window for two tall, narrow ones in order to top the stove with a big vent hood and backsplash. I chose white for everything

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be ore A NEW VIEW Before, the sink was under a window that looked out at a too-close house next door. With a better view in mind, I moved the sink to the peninsula that replaced the original back wall, above. Now I can see out to the backyard garden when I’m washing dishes.

AS TOLD TO KATHY BARNES; BEFORE PHOTOS: LAURA HULL; STYLING: LIZ STRONG

In the third part of our series, interior designer Rosa Beltran takes on her kitchen reno and talks mix-and-match finishes (a do), storage (extra drawers, please), and a floor plan that maximizes space (two peninsulas instead of an island).

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DISHES

My plates, glasses, and serving pieces are all clear glass or white ceramic, so they look cohesive displayed behind glass doors.

PANTRY

Drawers next to the refrigerator hold boxed and canned foods.

GET THE LOOK I chose hardware with exposed rivets and pendants that mimic galvanized metal to evoke a utilitarian vibe.

BAR

Barware, liquor, and large pantry items are above the fridge.

POTS AND PANS

Cookware, baking dishes, and mixing bowls go in peninsula drawers.

I love drawers in the kitchen; they’re workhorses.

between the peninsulas: paint, counters, stove, apron-front sink, backsplash, cabinets. I didn’t want the eye to get hung up on a busy backsplash tile or a countertop that would define the size and shape of the kitchen. White keeps the flow going.

I used IKEA flat-pack cabinets upgraded with Shaker-style doors and drawer fronts from Semihandmade, a company that makes doors and trim for IKEA cabinetry.

On the opposite wall, a floor-to-ceiling breakfront mimics one you might have found in homes a hundred years ago. But designing this wall was tricky. I stacked two stock upper cabinets on top of deep base cabinets. To give the stock cabinets a built-in look, I added trim to cover a gap at the top and painted it to match the cabinets. I thought about painting these accent cabinets black for high contrast then decided, Let’s live a little and go green!

Green cabinets were a first for me, but I love how they help bring the outside in.

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QUARTZ COUNTERTOP MAKES A SLEEK BACKSPLASH.

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They don’t hold much, and some are fl imsy.

I replaced mine with deep, solid shelves that hold small appliances.

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Next month In our final installment, we’ll look at the bedrooms and bathrooms and see how the floor plan evolved.

NOT-SO-FORMAL DINING ROOM

We live informally, so when we want a quick bite, we sit at the counter. When we sit down for a family meal, we usually go to the patio in the backyard. Still, there’s always a need for a table and chairs. Here’s how I squeezed a dining room into the floor plan.

■ NO COUNTER OVERHANG We didn’t need counter seating at both of the peninsulas, so I designed one without an overhang to free a little room for a dining area.

■ FREESTANDING FURNITURE I had benches custom made (through my company, Clad Home) to have flat backs so they snug tight against the walls. They take advantage of every inch, seating six or seven—more if we’re talking my son’s friends.

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FLOOR To avoid choppiness, gray-stained white oak floors flow from the front door through the rear dining area.

They are slowly weathering, bolstering my philosophy to live and let wear happen.

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FURNISHINGS The light finish on the table and chairs complements the light floors for a cohesive look. The way it blends—rather than contrasts—helps the space appear a bit bigger than it is.

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FAU C E T With the sink set in one of the peninsulas, the faucet is on full display the minute you walk in the door. I splurged on this bridge faucet that has extra height and plenty of vintageinspired style.

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U P H O L S T E RY Fabric used where messes happen has to be cleanable, so I chose a durable polyester for the banquette. Outdoor fabric is another great choice, or pretreat fabric with Scotchgard.

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FINISHES I didn’t get hung up on matching. You’ll find black window frames and shelf brackets, iron hardware, galvanized pendants, and a polished-nickel faucet. The mix makes it interesting. ■

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HOME

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Behind the doors of a hall closet, a mini mudroom was waiting to emerge. All it took was a DIYer determined to get her family on an organizational track.

A month after moving into her suburban Dallas home, Jessica Nickerson was done with daily stuff piling up. She found the solution in a closet near her garage. After removing the closet doors, Jessica saw the potential of the 3-footdeep space; it instantly seemed more like a room. “There’s no rule that a closet has to stay a closet,” she says.

“Your home has to work for you.”

The closet became a mudroom when she installed a bench and bookcases.

Now Jessica and her husband can always fi nd their keys, and their two girls know where bike helmets and backpacks belong.

“It’s nice to have a space where there are clear-cut expectations about where things go. Staying organized feels so much more achievable now.”

ADJ U STAB LE S H E LVE S ALLOW FO R TALL ITE M S .

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WHAT SHE DID

Easy access topped the must-have list for this mudroom, where cubbies provide open storage. But there’s more to it than function. “The fact that it’s also beautiful helps us take pride in it and want to put things away,” Jessica says.

MEET JESSICA This interior stylist showcases her projects on her blog, House Homemade.

WHY I D IY

“To get the look for less. My husband and I also love it when we have a project we can do together.”

B E ST D IY S KI LL

“Courage.”

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“I either browse Pinterest and forge on—I’m kind of impatient—or I take a step back and wait until the right idea comes along.”

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SHORTCUT A BUILT-IN

Jessica installed a 15¾-inch-tall TV stand as a bench and two slim bookcases (all IKEA) for side cubbies.

The bench is anchored to the wall and supported by hidden legs so it appears to float. Jessica visually connected the three units with 9½-inch plywood planks that mimic shiplap.

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STENCIL THE FLOOR

For a low-cost update, Jessica ripped up old carpet and stenciled the concrete floor. She used sample-size containers of paint in three shades of gray and a geometric stencil (Tumbling Blocks Stencil, $55; royaldesignstudio .com). To seal the design, Jessica rolled on polyurethane.

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RETROFIT BINS

Instead of storing shoes directly on the open shelves, Jessica opted to hide them in fabric cubes. The fronts had grommets in shiny metal that didn’t fit her scheme, so she fashioned new handles: She cut a $1 thrift store belt into strips and hot-glued them to the backs of the bins.

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“On something that gives you ‘heart eyes.’

Any amount of money is poorly spent if it isn’t a necessity or if you’re not absolutely in love with it.”

FINISH THE SCHEME

A picture ledge made from scrap plywood shows off decorative items. A 1×2 lip secures the artwork, including a left-behind magnet Jessica framed after finding it while demoing the closet.

The dark gray upper wall sets off the white built-ins and balances the bins.

E AG E R TO LE ARN

“Tiling. I’ve done a backsplash with mosaic tiles but I’ve never done a floor or used a wet saw.” ■

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H O M E G AT H E R I N G S

tea with whoopi

Comedian and talk show host Whoopi Goldberg puts the party in this tea party, one of the gatherings showcased in her new book, The Unqualified Hostess.

I don’t know about you, but every couple weeks, I need to get fancy.

w

e know Whoopi Goldberg can host a talk show (she’s been part of ABC’s The View for the past 12 years), but who knew she was passionate about hosting parties as well? In her new book, Goldberg invites us in for a closeup look at eight of her wonderfully personal party setups, all aimed at encouraging us to have a good time, mix things up, and break some rules. “This book is not just about what is physically on the table; it’s also about giving yourself permission to have fun,” she says. Case in point: Welcome to what she calls Whoop’s Afternoon Tea.

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M IX YO U R D I S H E S

STAC K TH E S NAC KS

PL AY ARO U N D

”Matchy-matchy is not my thing.

I like to mix the expected with the unexpected.

Most people have different plates.

I like to use two of these, two of those …”

Inspired by classic English teas, Whoopi sets sandwiches on the bottom tier of a server, scones in the middle, and dessert on top.

Work your way up to the sweets—or break that rule and start there.

“There’s nothing you can’t put on your table; there’s no wrong answer here.

If there’s a toy that would make you smile, put it on the table.”

P H OTO S L AU R I E F R A N K E L S T Y L I N G H E L E N C R OW T H E R

UST BE LOVE A T

F I R S T

B I T E

H O M E G AT H E R I N G S

Did I mention how much I love knife rests? They’re not on everybody’s radar, so they’re a bargain at thrift stores.

WHOOP IT UP

Entertaining advice from the funny lady and inveterate hostess. For more, pick up a copy of The Unqualified Hostess ($35; rizzoliusa.com).

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I’m kind of obsessed with making fun tables and celebrating.

TAB LETO P D ECO R

Make your tea party a mix of fancy and free-form by using items you’ve collected that are special to you. Whoopi’s favorites include her troll dolls and ceramic fi gurines.

SALT S HAK E R S

”If you have more than three people to dinner, it can be annoying to wait for someone to pass the salt, so you may want to have another pair of shakers.”

BAN Q U ET C HAI R COVE R S

”I’m telling you, [fabric slipcovers] are the best investment. Mine cost maybe $4.99. This way when kids and guests spill on them, you won’t lose your mind.”

Throw some petals into the mix—flowers make everything better.

Long-Handle Tea Strainer, $16; harney.com

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PART Y LI G HT S

I would never pick somebody else’s tea. I bring everyone into the kitchen, open the drawers, and let them choose.

Whoopi likes to wire decorations (faux flowers, leaves, ornaments, etc.) around her chandelier for parties. “It sounds crazy, but there’s something great about looking over to see your light fixtures having a lil’ fun.” ■

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Kevin Anthony Prall, below right, and Layne Bennett focus on foliage texture through unexpected pairings like palms and Japanese maples, ferns and holly.

Beds curve across the yard for a sense of flow.

HOME GARDENS

slice of

PARADISE

An intrepid gardener creates a tropics-inspired oasis in an unlikely part of the country. Meet the winner of BH&G’s inaugural America’s Best Front Yard Contest.

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H OT- CO LO R PL ANTS TI E TH E L AN D SCAPE TOG ETH E R .

n Saturday mornings Kevin Anthony Prall can typically be found in his front yard watering plants, pulling weeds, and fielding questions from incredulous passersby. “My palms can be traffic stoppers,” says Kevin, a horticulturist and landscape consultant. The reason: His home is in New Kensington, PA (near Pittsburgh), not the tropics.

When Kevin and his husband, Layne Bennett, moved into the 1912 home eight years ago, the front yard was basically barren. Kevin, who missed the palm trees of his former home in Florida, tracked down a variety that could survive Northeast winters (with some cold-weather protection; see page 74). He didn’t want them to be a novelty, but rather an integral part of a tapestry that includes azaleas, geraniums, and more. It’s a diverse but intentional mix. “I think about balancing color and texture with everything I plant,” he says. Today, the garden is a bright spot in the community, which has struggled since the closing of a major factory decades ago. “Our garden is for everyone,” says Kevin, who has been known to give neighbors baby palms seeded from his trees. “My wish is that it’s a sign of hope and change.”

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KEVIN’S TIPS WHAT ’S TH E S E C R E T TO G ROWI N G PALM S I N PE N N SYLVAN IA?

H OW D O YO U D E S I G N YO U R B E D S?

”I start with the main players—trees, shrubs—and work my way down to smaller plants.”

WHAT ’S TH E TR I C K TO PL A NTI N G O N A S LO PE ?

GREEN SCREEN In the summer, Kevin and Layne eat every meal, and sometimes even nap, on the front porch. In addition to the trees, a hanging planter fi lled with calibrachoa and trailing bacopa blocks street views.

HEIGHT MATTERS The dark, palmlike leaves of a tall potted cordyline, left, make it a focal point at the entrance of a path to the backyard.

“To help keep water around the root ball of each plant, at planting time I create a little terrace by piling soil on the downhill side.”

ANY TI PS FO R N EW GAR D E N E R S?

“Figure out what excites you about gardening and dive into it with all the passion you can muster.”

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”Winters here are milder than they used to be, but even hardier palms like my Windmill types still need protection from the cold. My process is extreme—it involves burlap, Christmas lights, foam, and more —but ensures my palms don’t just survive, they thrive.”

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These yards also garnered an impressive share of the 6,300 votes we received online. Stay tuned for info on next year’s contest.

SARA MCDANIEL

MARY ANN BEAUDRY

This Louisiana cottage was overgrown with poison ivy and photinia. “It was great for privacy,” Sara jokes. The DIYer went for a more welcoming landscape with ‘Dwarf Burford’ hollies and ‘Thumbelina’ zinnias along the front porch and crape myrtles, dwarf gardenias, and liriope at both ends.

The paper birch and dogwood trees are the only constants in Mary Ann’s Michigan yard. Everything else has to prove itself. She auditions annuals and perennials in the containers, beds, and borders. “There’s nothing better than discovering a new plant that really works.”

CYNTHIA STRINGHAM

RUSS HENCH & TOM PICCARI

This Utah yard explodes with zinnias, dahlias, and sunflowers. But it’s a hardworking plot, too, packed with fruits and veggies that Cynthia mostly starts from seed to try unusual varieties. “It’s an experiment every year.”

“Everything started with the color of the house,” says Russ, a landscape designer. Caramel-hue heuchera and dark red coleus tie into the warm colors of the 1926 Ohio home and contrast with boxwood, spruce, and a weeping cypress that provide year-round interest. n

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H O M E C O N TA I N E R D E S I G N

autumn

SPECTACULAR

Leaf-peeping starts in your own backyard with a vibrant cut-leaf Japanese maple and a range of cool-season greens.

HARD I N E S S These plantings will thrive until temps are regularly below freezing. In Zone 5 or 6 (the coldest end of this maple’s hardiness), bring the tree into an unheated garage after its leaves drop. In Zones 7 and 8, it can survive outdoors for years in a container, or it can be transplanted into the garden before the ground freezes.

POT IT UP

‘RED DRAGON’ JAPANESE MAPLE

Leaves go from cherry red to crimson in fall.

Pruning keeps them small enough for a container.

(Choose a pot that’s at least the size of the root ball.) In the ground they can reach 8 feet tall.

ORNAMENTAL CABBAGE

An almost-neon purple brightens the scene.

Purple mums create the same effect.

This fills in empty pockets and has a feathery texture similar to the maple leaves.

WAT E R & L I G H T

Place in full sun to part shade. Maples are thirsty trees, so water well whenever the soil is dry to a couple of inches. A layer of pine straw helps hold in moisture.

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SWISS CHARD & K ALE

They provide reliable greenery and a little something to eat. To keep them looking full, don’t harvest too many leaves at once. ■

PHOTO: CARSON DOWNING; PRODUCED BY: SCOTT JOHNSON

‘ICICLES’ LICORICE PLANT

food

G AT H E R I N G S

On game day, superfans get together to watch the play-by-play. The rest of us are there for the socializing—and the snacks. These no-stress concessions, easy serving ideas, and crafty touches tee up your winningest watch party yet. All sports fans (and snacks fans) welcome.

TURF MANAGEMENT Spray-paint yard lines and hash marks along a strip of artificial turf for a sporty table runner. We bought turf at a home improvement store, trimmed it to fit a table, then spray-painted it outside.

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BY C A R R I E B OY D P H OTO S C A R S O N D OW N I N G

PRODUCED BY: STEPHANIE HUNTER; FOOD STYLING: GREG LUNA

PARTY GOALS

F O O D G AT H E R I N G S

[MENU

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Wrap appetizer picks with washi tape and snip ends into pennant shapes.

PRESSED

wrap in foil, and grill topped with a for a melty, panini-style sandwich.

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ITALIAN Meat-lovers, rejoice: TO U C H DOWN

jarred olive tapenade, and fresh basil.

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eaters, layer thinly sliced vegetables, purchased basil pesto and/or bruschetta topping, and sliced fresh mozzarella.

ROASTED RED PEPPER AND FETA DIP

White washi tape stripes mini brown paper snack bags.

(Double the bags to avoid oily spots.)

TANGY SOUR CREAM AND ONION DIP

THE CONCESSIONS A MIX OF PURCHASED AND MAKE-AHEAD SNACKS MEANS THE ONLY PARTY-TIME Pipe icing “laces” onto STRESSOR IS mini ice cream sandwiches WHO WILL WIN then insert crafts sticks. THE BIG GAME.

MAKO F L AT BOT TLE O PE N E R

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CO LLEG E FO NT COO K I E C UT TE R S

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RECIPES BEGIN ON PAGE 126.

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STR I PE D D I S POSAB LE S

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Cups, $2 for six, and Plates, $3 for eight; walmart.com ■

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FOOD

[ HOW TO COOK]

PAN-SEARING

When it comes to this simple technique, the difference between mediocre and a meltingly tender piece of meat with a silky sauce is in the details.

The basics of pan-searing meat, fish, or poultry are pretty straightforward. You heat a pan, cook the meat until it has a char on both sides, then let it rest on a plate while you stir the browned bits in the bottom of the skillet into a quick sauce. It’s the kind of one-pan dish that’ll

wow company but is also easy enough to pull off on a weeknight. We tasked our Test Kitchen with pinpointing the crucial steps for getting a richly caramelized crust, juicy and flavorful interior, and a sauce so irresistible you’ll want to eat it with a spoon straight from the skillet.

M U STA R D S HA L LOT POR K

MUSTARDSHALLOT PORK Pan-searing is our hands-down favorite method for cooking a thick bone-in chop. The high heat seals in the delicious juices for moist—never dry and chewy—pork.

BY M AG G I E G L I S A N P H OTO S C A R S O N D OW N I N G

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FOOD STYLING: DIANNA NOLIN

Recipe on page 88.

FO O D H OW TO CO O K

SECRETS TO THE SEAR

1

SEASON AND CHILL Rub kosher salt onto the meat and chill for 2 hours so the seasoning penetrates the meat.

The salt initially draws out some moisture, but as the muscle fibers break down, the meat reabsorbs that moisture to ensure juiciness.

2

CHOOSE THE RIGHT PAN For best results, pull out your heaviest pan that heats evenly.

Cast iron is always a sure bet. So is carbon steel or stainless steel with a copper or aluminum layer. (See our recommendations, below right.) Skip nonstick; most don’t retain heat evenly.

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AVOID THE CROWD

Meat needs room in the pan— not enough and it’ll steam instead of sear. If needed, cook in batches for the best char.

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TURN UP THE BURNER Medium-high ensures an even char without smoking up your kitchen.

Heat the skillet 2 to 3 minutes, then flick in a large drop of water. If it rolls around like a bead, the pan is ready. (Note: The water won’t bead in cast iron, but it should immediately evaporate.)

Add 2 Tbsp. oil (see tip, right) and swirl to coat pan bottom.

4

BE PATIENT After adding the meat to the pan, exhibit restraint with your tongs: Flipping too often or too soon prevents a crust from forming. If the meat sticks a bit when you try to flip it, let it cook a few more minutes. The meat will easily release once it has developed a crust.

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WHAT’S LEFT FROM THE SEAR IS THE FLAVORFUL START FOR A QUICK PAN SAUCE.

OIL SMARTS Opt for a neutral oil with a high smoke point like vegetable, grapeseed, or canola. Avoid butter and olive oil, which can burn at high heat.

PANS WE LOVE

THE PAN SAUCE

■

DEGLAZE THE PAN While the

meat rests (this locks in those prized juices), it’s time to make the pan sauce. Remove the pan from the burner to prevent splatters. Pour in a flavorful liquid like wine, vinegar, or citrus juice to deglaze the pan (loosen the browned bits on the bottom). If you want to toss in aromatics like garlic or shallots for extra flavor, add them with the liquid. Return the pan to the heat and scrape up the browned bits with a wooden spoon.

■ CONCENTRATE THE FLAVOR Bring the sauce to boiling and cook 5 to 10 minutes or until reduced by about half, stirring constantly.

■ FINISH THE SAUCE A little fat from butter or cream yields a rich, velvety texture. Remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the fat to emulsify. If you want to add fresh herbs, do so at this point.

BLUEPRINT

CAST IRON

After testing Lodge dozens of skillets, 12-Inch Cast these three earned Iron Skillet, top marks from $40; lodgemfg.com our Test Kitchen.

STAINLESS STEEL Anolon Nouvelle Copper Stainless Steel 12-Inch French Skillet, $90; qvc.com

Mineral B Round Carbon Steel Fry Pan 12.5-Inch, $64; greenhomefair.com

MASALA IN

MINUTES

In just minutes, make Chicken Tikka Masala so delicious it tastes like it took all day. Find it in the boxed-dinner aisle. foodnetworkkitcheninspirations.com

FO O D H OW TO CO O K

PLAY WITH FLAVOR Once you master the basics, apply the technique to any number of meats, poultry, fish, or even hearty vegetables. Try one of our favorite combinations or experiment with the liquids, aromatics, and herbs. n

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN

Cook 11/2 lb. boneless chicken breast halves 5 to 7 minutes on each side.

Deglaze pan with 3/4 cup chicken broth, 3 Tbsp. lime juice, 4 cloves minced garlic, and 1 finely chopped chipotle pepper.

Finish with 2 Tbsp. butter. n

LEMON SCALLOPS

Cook 1 to 11/2 lb. sea scallops 2 minutes on each side. Deglaze pan with 1/2 cup white wine, 1/4 cup chicken broth, 3 Tbsp. lemon juice, and 2 cloves minced garlic.

Finish with 2 Tbsp. butter.

Top with fresh mint. n

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN ORANGE S Q UA S H

LEMON SCALLOPS GINGERMISO BEEF

ORANGE SQUASH

Peel, seed, and cut a 2-lb. butternut squash into 1/2-inch-thick slices. Cook 3 minutes on first side and 4 to 5 minutes on second.

Deglaze pan with 1/2 cup vegetable broth, 1/2 cup orange juice, and 4 cloves minced garlic. Finish with 2 Tbsp. butter and 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage. n

GINGER-MISO BEEF

Cook 4 beef tenderloin steaks 5 minutes on first side and 2 to 4 minutes on second. Deglaze with 2/3 cup rice wine, 2 Tbsp. white miso paste, and 2 Tbsp. soy sauce. Finish with 2 Tbsp. butter, 1/4 cup sliced green onions, and 1 tsp. grated fresh ginger.

Top with sesame seeds.

MUSTARD-SHALLOT PORK (PAGE 84)

n

Cook 4 bone-in pork loin chops 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Deglaze pan with 1 cup dry white wine and 1/4 cup finely chopped shallot. Finish with 2 Tbsp. butter and 1 Tbsp.

Dijon-style mustard. Top with parsley. n

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F O O D G R E AT S TA R T S

the BLUE PLATE special

Reimagine a good ol’ diner mainstay—steak and eggs—as a breakfast pizza. Made with purchased dough and leftover steak, it’s simple enough to pull off before your coffee kicks in.

STEAK & EGG BREAKFAST PIZZA hands-on time 25 min. total time 50 min.

1

13.8-oz. pkg. refrigerated pizza dough 4 oz. cooked steak, thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 11/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (6 oz.)

1/2 cup torn kale leaves 1/4 cup roasted red pepper strips 1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese (2 oz.)

6 eggs 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. On a lightly greased large baking sheet stretch pizza dough into a 15×12-inch rectangle. Bake 6 minutes or just until set; let cool slightly.

2. Brush dough with olive oil.

Top with steak and garlic, then mozzarella, kale, red pepper, and goat cheese.

Break eggs onto pizza (or break eggs, individually, into a measuring cup and slide onto the pizza), 1 to 2 inches apart. Sprinkle pizza with black pepper.

3. Bake 18 minutes more or until crust is golden, egg whites are set, and yolks begin to thicken. Top with chives. Serves 6. each serving 397 cal, 18 g fat (8 g sat fat), 224 mg chol, 663 mg sodium, 34 g carb, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugars, 25 g pro n

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Three generations pull out all the stops to make the most of halloween and their time with each other.

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colorful landscape Wispy golden grasses, evergreens, fiery barberry, and silvery mounds of lavender hug the walkway leading to Jim and Carol Reed’s Oregon home. Landscape designer Jacquie Barone planned the yard so the patchwork of fall colors would mirror the house.

spiderweb To create this creepy cobweb, attach four lengths of thick yarn (stretched vertically, horizontally, and diagonally) to posts using screw eyes. Hot-glue the center, then glue on concentric rings of yarn. For a video tutorial, hover your smartphone camera here.

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costumes Jim is a beekeeper in real life, so his and Carol’s costumes were no-brainers. Daughter Stephanie’s family was inspired by Harry Potter, with Stephanie dressed as a golden snitch, husband Andy as a wizard, and Georgia, Harrison, and Lucia as a witch, the namesake wizard, and a messenger owl.

(Stephanie made owl wings by sewing overlapping rows of furry fabric triangles onto a white cape.)

erched on a hill, Carol and Jim Reed’s house can seem eerie at dusk on a late-October day.

The steep pitch of the roof and the moody palette give it the feel of a spooky old farmhouse. The scenestealer, though, is the black spiderweb spanning half the front porch. “It can easily look like a haunted house with all the fall layers,” Carol says. “The grandkids love it.”

In reality, there’s nothing scary about the new home, where three generations gather to celebrate a favorite holiday. In the run-up to Halloween, three of the Reeds’ grandchildren buzz around the kitchen, taking turns coring apples, stirring pumpkin cookie batter, and watching Jim pour his honey harvest into jars for friends and neighbors.

Later, they might stroll down the hill to the farmers market for mums and dahlias or scoop up pumpkins at a friend’s orchard.

All these traditions began White linen furniture and rustic wood are five years ago when the Reeds hallmarks of Carol’s moved to Hood River, OR, just coastal casual a few blocks from their style. The decor is daughter, Stephanie Kunkler, versatile enough and her family. Carol is often to shift with the the first in the neighborhood to seasons, and in the get festive with seasonal decor, fall, a space-saving

living room

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gas stove is the centerpiece.

window art Go big with decals across a bank of windows. Start with the largest portion (here, the tree trunk) and peel away the backing little by little as you press the decal to the glass. Use the edge of a credit card to smooth out wrinkles and bubbles as you go. (Tree and Bats decal; makeyourwalls pop.etsy.com)

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CAR AM E L D I P AN D D RI E D APPLE S G IVE TR AD ITI O NAL S ’ M O RE S A FALL FL AVO R .

apple arts The Reeds buy apples

TH E C H I M I N E A O N TH E PATI O WO RKS FO R ROASTI N G MARS H MALLOWS .

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by the bushel from a taking her inspiration from nearby nearby orchard so Jim farmland and orchards. She brings and the kids can make autumnal colors indoors via leafy dried apple rings swags and containers of cut flowers in his fruit dehydrator. and branches—many from her yard.

For more ideas on what to do with apples, Stephanie, who either makes or see page 102. embellishes her family’s costumes each year, says Halloween is no joke. “This is a huge holiday in our house, and dreams of future costumes begin almost as soon as the last Halloween is over.” This year, Harry Potter cast its spell on the Kunklers after they finished reading the first book in the series.

On the evening of the main event, the Reeds, fittingly dressed as beekeeper and bee, gather on their back patio with Stephanie and her family for a post-trickor-treating dessert: a twist on s’mores made with caramel and dried apples. These wizarding kids S PR AY PAI NT make them disappear faster than a TU RN S A FL APPE R D RE S S AN D FE RN muggle can say butterbeer. n FRO N D S I NTO G O LD E N S N ITC H AT TI RE .

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garland Starting with a grapevine swag, weave in leafy branches secured with florists wire.

Let the leaves dry in place. Or sub in faux foliage so you can hang it again next year.

We’re surrounded by lots of people who garden and grow their own food. In the fall, there is always something we’re harvesting.

CAROL REED

FRUIT

Sure, you can find apples in the grocery store year-round, but fall marks their heyday— when they’re at their juiciest and most flavorful.

With these sweet and savory recipes, “an apple a day” isn’t going to cut it.

BY C A R R I E B OY D P H OTO S B L A I N E M OAT S A N D C A R S O N D OW N I N G F O O D S T Y L I N G G R E G LU N A

PRODUCED BY: STEPHANIE HUNTER; RECIPES BY: COLLEEN WEEDEN

FAVORITE

caramel apple

POKE CAKE If you remember the oversweet, neon gelatin poke cakes from the ’70s, you might not immediately recognize this grown-up reinvention. The holes poked in this apple-studded cake form rivulets of caramelly dulce de leche. Even the whipped cream topper gets a caramel update.

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spiced cider

DONUTS If you’ve ever gone apple-picking just for the donuts, you’ll love our version. The dough is spiced with the smoky heat of ancho chile powder or a hit of cardamom then fried, baked, or air-fried.

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fruit-stuffed

PORK ROAST You know apples and pork are old pals. (Pork chops with applesauce, anyone?) This stuffed pork loin plays on that classic combo in a surprisingly manageable rolled presentation that makes it impressive enough for your next fall dinner party.

STUFF AND ROLL We plumped dried fruit with balsamic vinegar and tossed it with onions and thyme to nudge this stuffing more savory, less sweet.

marbled caramel

APPLES What’s better than a caramel apple?

A caramel apple finished with a layer of marbled chocolate. A quick dip and twist creates delicious edible spin art.

Watch our how-to video: Hover your smartphone camera over this code.

PARTY TRICK Dress up candy apple sticks by slipping on wood-grain-pattern paper straws and attaching paper leaves.

chicken-apple

BURGERS

PAPER ART: (LEAVES) THE GREEN VASE

Burgers on the grill usually scream summer, but this decidedly autumnal variation says otherwise.

Chopped apples, crispy bacon, and a splash of apple brandy liven up ho-hum ground chicken. Pull on a wool beanie and fire up the grill (or a grill pan). A swipe of grainy mustard, more bacon, and grilled apple slices aren’t mandatory, but they are encouraged.

RECIPES BEGIN ON PAGE 118.

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BARS

We couldn’t choose between an apple pie and an apple tart, so we made these bars, which hit a sweet spot between the two. We pulled from pie for the layers of sliced apples; classic tarts inspired the sturdy shortbread crust and creamy ďŹ lling. Finish with a drizzle of spiced brown butter.

how about them (new) apples?

FALL SURPLUS

American apple producers grow more than 100 apple varieties annually. You can find more types than ever in the grocery store as standbys like Fuji, Gala, and Red Delicious give up some of the spotlight to new varietals prized for their bright flavors, crisp textures, and resistance to browning and bruising during transport and storage. You’re familiar with Honeycrisp; now keep an eye out for these fresh-to-market varietals.

If a trip to the farmers market or orchard has you drowning in apples, try these ideas.

APPLESAUCE Spiced Applesauce (1) and Very Berry Applesauce (4) recipes use up to 8 pounds of apples. Find the recipes on page 125.

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Available this fall, Cosmic Crisp is a HoneycrispEnterprise hybrid that’s slow to oxidize (aka a great pick for cheese boards and salads).

Its name says it all: The HoneycrispFuji varietal packs serious crunch.

Look for it through late fall.

This sweet-tart apple is über-versatile. Its texture and vanilla-forward flavor make it great for snacking, but it’s sturdy enough for baking.

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Originally a New Zealand export, this super-crisp cross between Braeburn and Royal Gala is now domestically grown in Washington State.

Named after its pollinator (the honeybee) and as a nod to its sweet flavor, SugarBee hits national availability this fall.

Jazz apples are extra juicy with a sweettart flavor reminiscent of pears. They do well in pies and other baked recipes.

APPLE BUTTER Our spins on Classic Apple Butter (2)— Apple-Pear Butter and Caramel Apple Butter (3)—use 4½ pounds of apples and keep in the freezer up to 6 months.

Recipes on page 124.

DRIED APPLES For apple chips, arrange 2 large apples cut into ¹∕8-inch-thick slices in a single layer on parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Brush lightly with apple juice. Bake 2 to 2½ hours at 200°F or until crisp, turning apple slices and rotating pans every 30 minutes. Let cool.

(For a dehydrator method, visit BHG.com/ DriedApples.) Store in an airtight container up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. ■

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Opal gets its coloring from parents Golden Delicious and Topaz. It’s slow to brown so is one of the top picks for precut apple snacks.

The Honeycrisp-Zestar offspring has a bright, sweet-tart flavor and a crispiness that lends itself to both raw and cooked recipes.

Rave is an early-season apple out of Washington.

The HoneycrispMonArk combo is known for its juiciness and crisp texture.

Get more apple recipes

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For 100-plus sweet or savory apple recipes, check out Better Homes & Gardens 100 Best Apple Recipes. On newsstands and at magazine.store/apples.

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SUP NATUR York, two designers show how to liven up seasonal style with wild and unexpected botanicals.

BY J E N N Y C O M I TA P H OTO S ANNIE SCHLECHTER P R O D U C E D BY JESSICA THOMAS

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THIS PHOTO: Hort and Pott proprietors Todd Carr, left, and Carter Harrington with their dog, Beaut, at their 1851 farmhouse in Oak Hill, NY. In the front yard, they’ve planted perennial grasses, heirloom dahlias, and vines often used in their creations.

OPPOSITE: The pair form wreaths by wiring dried foraged materials onto a grapevine base asymmetrically for a wild but modern look.

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D RY FLOWE RS BY HAN G I N G B U N D LE S I N A COO L , LOW- LIT S POT FO R T WO TO TH RE E WE E KS .

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hree years ago, Todd Carr and Carter Harrington signed on for a summer rental in the hamlet of Oak Hill, NY—about two and half hours north of their home in Brooklyn.

They were looking for a quick reboot between jobs and apartments. But as seems to be the case for more and more creatives feeling crushed by the pace and price of NYC living, they quickly realized they wanted to stay. “We ended up loving it here so much that we thought, We can’t go back to the city,” says Todd, a master gardener and landscape designer.

So before the first frost even hit, they purchased an 1851 fixer-upper farmhouse on 11/2 acres of land and immersed themselves in a community of like-minded urban expats. “The lower cost of living combined with all the space opens up so many

C LOC K W ISE F ROM TOP L EFT: The designers wrapped ornamental cabbage in compacted soil and moss to make a Japanese-style orb called a kokedama.

Todd in the workshop. ‘ Daria in Love,’ one of the couple’s favorite dahlias.

Todd’s take on a cornucopia centerpiece: a wild grapevine “horn” spilling over with peperomia and Tahitian bridal veil (planted in pots) and gourds. Hort and Pott’s handmade concrete leaf castings and vessels planted with mums and elephant’s ear. Hyacinth bean pods, which Todd uses for an unexpected element in arrangements. A pendant woven from foraged grapevines lights the shop.

options,” says Carter, who trained as an interior designer and spent a decade working in event management. “We met so many young entrepreneurs starting cool things.”

Inspired by that sense of endless possibility—and by what Todd describes as the “bonanza” of botanicals lining the roadsides and filling the forests around their home—the couple soon started a cool thing of their own. Hort and Pott (short for horticulture and pottery) fills a 19th-century carriage barn on Oak Hill’s historical main drag. The shop puts Todd and Carter’s love of the natural world on display in its mossy wreaths, baskets woven from wild grapevines, and lichen-flecked castconcrete sculptures (including the oversize leaves that have become their signature).

Though the couple have impressive gardens both at the shop and at home, they also forage friends’ properties and along roads for many of the materials they use in their arrangements. “We moved up here and started taking drives to explore the backroads,” Carter says.

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T H IS P HOTO : In arrangements, Todd and Carter combine cultivated botanicals like dahlias with coreopsis and goldenrod, which grow in abundance along the roadside. OP P OSI T E: Sunflowers, foxtail palms, ferns, and what Todd refers to as “all the nostalgic seasonal stuff,” like pumpkins and gourds from a nearby farm, flank the path to the shop.

WH E N U S I N G A WI D E VARI ET Y O F FLOWE RS , STI C K TO A TO NAL PALET TE R ATH E R THAN G O I N G FO R TH E WH O LE R AI N BOW.

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WREATHS 101 “Everywhere we looked, there were such beautiful plants that one of us was always saying, ‘Oh, look at those thistles! Check out those pods!

Let’s grab some!’” (They forage responsibly, only snipping small bits from plants that are found in abundance or are considered invasive, like globe thistles.) For Todd, these botanical scavenger hunts have been a lifelong passion.

“I learned it from my mom,” he says. “Ever since I can remember, she’s always had clippers in the car.”

Now, in a series of workshops, the couple are passing along their stopand-snip secrets and the techniques they use to turn those weeds and vines into pieces for the home and garden. (Details at hortandpott.com.) Over the next few years, they hope to find a larger space where they can grow their business to accommodate events like weddings and pop-up dinners.

“We have grand plans,” Carter says. “Like any plant, we hope to outgrow our pot.”

TODD SHARES HIS PRO TIPS.

SNIP SMART “For flowers you’d like to dry, pick blossoms at their peak, preferably in the afternoon when there’s little moisture on the petals. Gather bunches; you’ll need more than you think.”

KEEP IT TIGHT “While you’re putting your wreath together, pick it up and shake it every so often.

Anything that falls off needs to be attached more securely with florists wire.”

S TAY L O C A L “We use wild grapevine as a base, but if that doesn’t grow in your area, almost any other woody vine will do.”

C OV E R U P “The more protected your wreath is from the elements, the longer it will last. Avoid direct sun and keep it out of the rain; a shady porch is ideal.”

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: A ‘Tsuki Yori no Shisha’ dahlia, referred to as a cactus variety because of its spiky petals. The duo’s creations include a grapevine pendant, dyed vintage linens, and a sculpted concrete trough planted with ‘Marmaduke’ begonia and philodendron. Carter repurposed an old window frame as a trellis in the shop’s hayloft, where they hang a reindeer moss wreath above an assortment of Hubbard squash. Todd finishes a wreath of sumac, castor bean pods, stock, rudbeckia flowers, and hydrangeas. n

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VI NTAG E G L AS S C H E M I STRY VE S S E LS MAKE SC U LP TU R AL VAS E S FO R S I N G LE B U D S O R S MALL BO U Q U ETS .

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APPLES

CARAMEL APPLE POKE CAKE

For a fluffy crumb, avoid apple butter with added pectin. We tested this recipe with ½ cup of our Apple-Pear Butter (recipe, page 124) and had good results. hands-on time 25 min. total time 3 hr.

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cups all-purpose flour tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2/3 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 eggs, room temperature 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 cup apple butter (without pectin) 3 cups finely chopped apple (3 medium) 1/4 cup milk 1 14-oz. can dulce de leche 1 cup heavy cream 1 tsp. vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 8×4-inch or 9×5-inch loaf pans.

2. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. In a large bowl beat butter with a mixer on medium 30 seconds. Gradually add sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, beating until combined. Scrape bowl; beat 2 minutes more. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each. Beat in 1 tsp. vanilla. Add flour mixture and apple butter alternately, beating on low after each addition until well combined. Fold in apples. Divide batter evenly between pans; smooth tops.

4. Bake about 40 minutes or until tops are golden and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cakes in pans on a wire rack 10 minutes. Remove cakes from pans. Place top sides up on wire racks.

Using the handle of a wooden spoon, poke 1/4- to 1/2-inch holes three-fourths of the way through cakes about 11/2 to 2 inches apart.

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5. Meanwhile, in a bowl gradually whisk milk into dulce de leche until smooth.

Reserve 2 Tbsp. of the dulce de leche mixture for the whipped cream topper, and set aside an additional 1/2 cup.

6. Slowly spread remaining 3/4 cup dulce de leche mixture over cakes, allowing mixture to seep into holes. Let cool completely. Meanwhile, in a chilled large bowl beat heavy cream, the 2 Tbsp. reserved dulce de leche mixture, and 1 tsp. vanilla on medium until stiff peaks form (tips stand straight). Before serving, top cakes with whipped cream and drizzle with reserved 1/2 cup dulce de leche mixture. Serves 16. each serving 374 cal, 16 g fat (10 g sat fat), 68 mg chol, 286 mg sodium, 53 g carb, 1 g fiber, 37 g sugars, 5 g pro

SPICED CIDER DONUTS

hands-on time 45 min. total time 3 hr.

31/4 to 33/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 pkg. active dry yeast (41/2 tsp.)

11/2 tsp. ancho chile powder or ground cardamom 3/4 cup peeled, cored, and finely chopped apple (1 small) 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup apple cider or apple juice 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 2 eggs, lightly beaten Vegetable oil for deep-fat frying Spiced Glaze

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1. In a large bowl stir together 13/4 cups flour, the yeast, and chile powder. In a medium saucepan heat and stir apple, butter, cider, milk, sugar, and salt just until warm (120°F to 130°F) and butter almost melts. Add cider mixture and eggs to flour mixture. Stir to combine. Stir in as much remaining flour as you can.

2. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead in enough remaining flour to make a moderately soft dough that is smooth and elastic (3 to 5 minutes total; dough will be slightly sticky).

Shape into a ball. Place in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to grease surface of dough. Cover; let rise in a warm place until double in size (1 to 11/2 hours).

3. Punch dough down. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide in half.

Cover; let rest 10 minutes. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Lightly flour parchment.

4. Roll each dough half to 1/2-inch thickness. Cut dough with a floured 21/2-inch donut cutter, dipping it into flour between cuts. Reroll scraps as necessary. Place donuts and donut holes on prepared baking sheet. Cover with a light kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until double in size (45 to 60 minutes).

5. You have three options for cooking the donuts. to fry: In a 3-qt. heavy saucepan heat 11/2 inches oil over medium to 365°F. (If using an electric deep-fat fryer, follow manufacturer’s directions.) Fry donuts, two or three at a time, about 2 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. (To prevent donuts from absorbing too much oil, it is important to maintain oil temperature at 365°F. Use a deep-fry thermometer to check oil temperature.) Remove donuts with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining donuts and holes. to bake: Bake at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes. to air-fry: Spritz with vegetable oil spray and air-fry 4 to 5 minutes.

6. Dip tops of donuts and holes in Spiced Glaze. Let stand until glaze is set.

Makes 21 donuts plus holes. spiced glaze In a small bowl combine

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2 cups powdered sugar and ¼ tsp. ancho chile powder or ground cardamom. Stir in enough milk (2 to 3 Tbsp.) to make a thin icing consistency. per donut 319 cal, 21 g fat (5 g sat fat), 30 mg chol, 156 mg sodium, 31 g carb, 1 g fiber, 15 g sugars, 3 g pro

how to BUTTERFLY

FRUIT-STUFFED PORK ROAST

If you can’t find mixed dried fruit bits, substitute 11/2 cups snipped dried apricots, sweetened dried cranberries, and/or golden raisins. hands-on time 25 min. total time 2 hr. 40 min.

11/2 cups mixed dried fruit bits 1/3 cup apple juice 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. white balsamic or cider vinegar 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1 tsp. fresh chopped thyme leaves 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1 3- to 4-lb. boneless pork top loin roast 2 medium onions, cut into wedges 2 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1/3 cup red currant jelly 2 medium apples, cored and cut into wedges Fresh thyme leaves (optional)

1. For stuffing: In a small saucepan combine dried fruit, apple juice, and 1/4 cup vinegar. Bring to boiling over medium-high. Boil gently, uncovered, 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 30 minutes. Stir in chopped onion, chopped thyme, and the salt and black pepper.

2. Preheat oven to 425°F. Butterfly pork loin (see how-to, right). If some areas are thicker than others, lay a piece of plastic wrap on top and pound the thick spots using the flat side of a meat mallet.

3. Season meat lightly with additional salt and pepper. Spoon stuffing onto meat. Starting from a short side, roll up into a spiral. Tie securely with 100-percent-cotton kitchen string.

S LI C E DOWN TH E M I D D LE

Place pork loin fat side down on a large cutting board. Using a long, sharp knife, cut lengthwise down the center of the meat, leaving ½ inch uncut along bottom to keep the sides together.

C UT AN D U N RO LL

Place knife at the base of the V with blade perpendicular to first cut. Using shallow slices and the cutting board as a guide, cut through the left side, maintaining a 1/2- to 3/4-inch thickness and unrolling it as you go.

R E PE AT O N OTH E R S I D E

Repeat on other half, making shallow slices and unrolling until you have a flat surface and a relatively even thickness across the entire piece of meat.

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4. Place onion wedges in a shallow roasting pan. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. melted butter and the olive oil; toss to coat.

Arrange onion wedges in an even layer.

Place meat on top. Season roast with additional salt and pepper.

5. Roast, uncovered, 30 minutes.

Reduce oven temperature to 325°F; roast 30 minutes more.

6. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan melt jelly over low. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining 1 Tbsp. vinegar.

7. Place apple wedges in a medium bowl. Drizzle with remaining 1 Tbsp. melted butter; toss to coat. Arrange apples in roasting pan around roast.

Brush meat, onions, and apples with jelly mixture. Roast 30 to 45 minutes more or until a thermometer inserted in meat registers 145°F. Remove from oven.

Cover meat with foil; let stand 15 minutes before slicing. If desired, top with additional thyme. Serve with onions and apples. Makes 10 servings.

EACH SERVING 318 cal, 7 g fat (3 g sat fat), 80 mg chol, 360 mg sodium, 36 g carb, 3 g fiber, 27 g sugars, 27 g pro

MARBLED CARAMEL APPLES HANDS-ON TIME 30 min.

TOTAL TIME 2 hr.

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small apples (3 to 4 oz. each) oz. vanilla caramels, unwrapped Tbsp. heavy cream oz. chocolate-flavor candy coating, chopped, or chocolate candy melts oz. vanilla-flavor candy coating, chopped, or white candy melts

1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Insert candy apple sticks or skewers into stem ends of apples. Place caramels and cream in a

microwave-safe 2-cup glass measuring cup. Microwave on high 1 to 1¹∕2 minutes or until smooth and flowing freely, stirring every 30 seconds. Dip apples into caramel mixture to coat, allowing excess to drip back into cup. Place coated apples on prepared baking sheet. Let stand 1 hour or until set.

2. Place chocolate candy coating in a medium microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave on high 1 to 2 minutes or until coating is melted and smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. Repeat with vanilla candy coating. Transfer three-quarters of the chocolate candy coating to a microwave-safe 2-cup glass measuring cup. Place remaining chocolate candy coating in a small resealable plastic bag. Transfer all the vanilla candy coating to a resealable plastic bag. Snip a small hole in a corner of each bag.

3. Heavily drizzle white candy coating over chocolate candy coating in the 2-cup glass measuring cup, keeping lines going the same direction. Lightly drizzle chocolate candy coating over top of white drizzles, making lines perpendicular to white lines. Drizzle more white candy coating over top of chocolate drizzles, making lines perpendicular to previous layer. Dip a caramel apple half to two-thirds of the way into mixture. As you pull the apple up, twist it to swirl and marble the coating. Return apple to parchment.

Scrape down sides of measuring cup, but do not stir. Repeat with remaining apples, redoing drizzles on surface of candy coating between each apple. Let apples stand 30 minutes or until set.

Makes 8 caramel apples.

PER APPLE 590 cal, 26 g fat (21 g sat fat), 3 mg chol, 167 mg sodium, 86 g carb, 2 g fiber, 65 g sugars, 3 g pro

marbled CANDY BARK

Our marbled dipping technique requires a deep pool of candy coating to cover the caramel layer, so you might have some left over. To use it up, pour the marble coating onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and top with your favorite sweet treats and/or salty snacks.

(It’s also a great way to use up Halloween candy.)

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CHICKEN-APPLE BURGERS

The internal color of a burger is not a reliable doneness indicator.

A chicken patty cooked to 165°F is safe, regardless of color.

HANDS-ON TIME 40 min.

TOTAL TIME 55 min.

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slices bacon, chopped ¹∕2 cup finely chopped onion 1 Tbsp. minced garlic ¹∕2 tsp. black pepper ¹∕4 tsp. salt ¹∕4 cup apple brandy, apple juice, or dry white wine ²∕3 cup cored and finely chopped Granny Smith apple (1 medium) 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh Italian parsley 1 tsp. snipped fresh sage 2 lb. uncooked ground chicken 1 cup soft bread crumbs 6 pretzel buns or hamburger buns, split and toasted 6 grilled apple slices (optional) Toppers, such as whole grain mustard, applewood-smoked bacon, grilled red onion slices, lettuce, and/or cheese (optional)

1. For apple mixture: In a large skillet cook chopped bacon until crisp. Drain bacon on paper towels, reserving 1 tsp. drippings in skillet. Add onion, garlic, pepper, and salt to skillet. Cook about 3 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally. Carefully add apple brandy. Simmer, uncovered, until nearly all the brandy evaporates. Remove from heat. Stir in bacon, chopped apple, parsley, and sage; let cool.

2. In a large bowl combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, and apple mixture. Divide mixture into six portions.

Shape each into a patty.

3. Grill chicken patties, covered, over medium 14 to 18 minutes or until done (165°F), turning once halfway through. Serve burgers on buns with grilled apple slices and/or desired toppers. Makes 6 burgers.

PER BURGER 558 cal, 21 g fat (4 g sat fat), 136 mg chol, 696 mg sodium, 56 g carb, 3 g fiber, 7 g sugars, 37 g pro

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BIG FOOD FOR

BIG DAYS

APPLE-BROWN BUTTER BARS

HANDS-ON TIME 20 min.

TOTAL TIME 2 hr. 30 min.

1¹∕2 cups all-purpose flour ¹∕2 8-oz. pkg. almond paste, crumbled ¹∕2 cup packed brown sugar ¹∕4 cup almonds ¹∕2 cup cold butter, cut up ¹∕4 cup butter ¹∕4 tsp. ground cinnamon ¹∕4 tsp. ground allspice 2 eggs, lightly beaten ²∕3 cup granulated sugar ¹∕3 cup apple juice 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 2 Tbsp. heavy cream 2 to 3 medium apples (6 oz. each), such as Honeycrisp, Gala, and/or Granny Smith, cored, halved, and very thinly sliced 2 Tbsp. apple jelly (optional) Sea salt flakes

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil; coat foil with nonstick cooking spray. In a food processor combine 1¹∕2 cups flour, the almond paste, brown sugar, and almonds. Cover and pulse until finely chopped. Add ¹∕2 cup butter. Cover and pulse until crumbly. Pat mixture into bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes or until edges are light brown.

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2. Meanwhile, for spiced brown butter, place ¹∕4 cup butter in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-low 15 minutes or until brown. Remove from heat. Stir in spices; set aside.

3. For filling: In a small bowl whisk together eggs, granulated sugar, apple juice, 2 Tbsp. flour, and the cream. Pour over hot crust. Bake 15 minutes. (Filling will not be completely set.) Arrange apple slices over filling, overlapping as necessary.

Brush with half the brown butter mixture. Bake 10 to 15 minutes more or until apples are tender. Let cool on a wire rack. Drizzle with remaining brown butter. If desired, brush with apple jelly. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes. Makes 16 bars.

PER BAR 257 cal, 13 g fat (6 g sat fat), 48 mg chol, 118 mg sodium, 32 g carb, 1 g fiber, 21 g sugars, 3 g pro

APPLE-PEAR BUTTER HANDS-ON TIME 45 min.

TOTAL TIME 2 hr. 45 min.

2¹∕2 lb. tart cooking apples, cored and quartered (about 7 medium) 2 lb. ripe pears, cored and quartered (about 4 medium) 3 cups apple cider or apple juice 2 cups sugar 2 Tbsp. fresh-squeezed lemon juice, strained ¹∕2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1. In an 8- to 10-qt. heavy pot or Dutch oven combine apples, pears, and cider. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press apple mixture through a food mill or sieve.

(You should have 7¹∕2 to 8 cups.)

Return pulp to pot; discard skins.

2. Stir in sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, over very low 1¹∕2 to 1³∕4 hours or until thick enough that mixture mounds on a spoon, stirring often.

3. Place pot of apple butter in a sink filled with ice water; stir to cool.

BIG DAYS ARE RIPE

Ladle into clean wide-mouth half-pint freezer containers, leaving a 1/2-inch headspace. Seal and label. Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 6 months. Apple butter may darken slightly on freezing.

Makes 5 to 6 half-pints. per tablespoon 28 cal, 7 g carb, 7 g sugars classic apple butter Prepare as directed, except omit pears and increase apples to 4½ lb. caramel apple butter Prepare as directed, except omit pears, increase apples to 4½ lb., decrease granulated sugar to 1/2 cup, and add 11/2 cups packed brown sugar.

SPICED APPLESAUCE

hands-on time 1 hr. total time 1 hr. 25 min.

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lb. cooking apples, cored and quartered 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice, strained 10 inches stick cinnamon 11/2 tsp. apple pie spice 3/4 to 11/4 cups packed brown sugar

very berry applesauce Prepare as directed, except replace 1 lb. (4 cups) apples with 1 lb. (4 cups) fresh or frozen raspberries and/or strawberries and decrease water to 11/2 cups in Step 1.

WITH POTENTIAL

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WATER-BATH CANNING If you’ve picked a bushel or two of apples and plan to make several batches of apple butter or applesauce, consider using a water-bath canner to increase the shelf life of your haul. Prepare the apple butter or applesauce recipes as directed through Step 2 then follow these directions:

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Ladle hot apple butter or applesauce into hot, sterilized canning jars.

Use half-pint jars for apple butter and pint or quart canning jars for applesauce.

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Leave 1/4-inch headspace for apple butter and 1/2-inch headspace for applesauce.

Wipe jar rims with a clean cloth; adjust lids and screw bands.

Process filled jars in a boiling-water canner, starting timing when water returns to boiling. Process apple butter 5 minutes.

Process applesauce 15 minutes for pints and 20 minutes for quarts. Remove jars from canner; cool on wire racks.

For more info on canning apples, hover your smartphone camera here.

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1. In an 8- to 10-qt. heavy pot or Dutch oven combine apples, 2 cups water, the lemon juice, cinnamon, and apple pie spice. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 25 to 30 minutes or until apples are very tender, stirring often. Discard stick cinnamon.

2. Press apples through a food mill or sieve. Return pulp to pot; discard skins. Stir in sugar to taste. If necessary, add 1/2 to 1 cup water to reach desired consistency. Bring to boiling, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

3. Place pot of applesauce in a sink filled with ice water; stir to cool.

Ladle into clean wide-mouth pint or quart freezer containers, leaving a 1/2-inch headspace. Seal and label.

Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 8 months. Makes 6 pints or 3 quarts.

per ½ cup 81 cal, 1 mg sodium, 21 g carb, 2 g fiber, 18 g sugars

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PARTY GOALS TEAM SPIRIT COOKIES

Use letter cookie cutters (see page 82) and frost with Royal Icing tinted with your team colors.

This recipe makes a sturdy cookie ideal for holiday cutouts too.

Beat on high 7 to 10 minutes or until icing is very stiff. Stir in desired-color food coloring. If not using immediately, cover bowl with a damp paper towel then cover tightly with plastic wrap.

(Icing will dry out quickly when exposed to air.) Chill up to 48 hours. Stir before using.

PER COOKIE 88 cal, 5 g fat (3 g sat fat), 21 mg chol, 78 mg sodium, 9 g carb, 3 g sugars, 1 g pro

ITALIAN PRESSED SANDWICHES

HANDS-ON TIME 30 min.

TOTAL TIME 2 hr., includes chilling

Customize these sandwiches to your preference and with what’s in your pantry.

Keep wet ingredients to a minimum to avoid soggy sandwiches.

1¹∕3 cups butter, softened ²∕3 cup sugar 1 tsp. baking powder ¹∕2 tsp. salt 2 eggs 2 tsp. vanilla 3 cups all-purpose flour Royal Icing Desired-color sprinkles

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder, and salt; beat until combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Beat in as much of the flour as you can; stir in remaining flour. Divide dough in half; wrap each half in plastic wrap. Chill 30 to 60 minutes or until easy to handle.

2. On a lightly floured surface roll a dough half out to ¹∕4-inch thickness.

Using 2¹∕2-inch round or desired letter cutters, cut out cookies. Arrange 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Reroll and repeat with scraps.

Bake 7 minutes or until edges are firm and lightly browned. Let cool on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining dough. Decorate as desired with Royal Icing and sprinkles. Makes about 48 cookies.

ROYAL ICING In a large mixing bowl stir together 4 cups powdered sugar, 3 Tbsp. meringue powder, and ½ tsp. cream of tartar. Add ¹∕2 cup warm water and 1 tsp. vanilla. Beat with an electric mixer on low until combined.

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HANDS-ON TIME 10 min.

TOTAL TIME 20 min.

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1 ciabatta or focaccia loaf (approximately 1 lb.), halved horizontally oz. thinly sliced salami, prosciutto, and/or capicola 6-oz. jar marinated artichoke hearts, well drained and chopped oz. thinly sliced provolone cup fresh basil leaves to 3 Tbsp. purchased green or black olive tapenade

1. Layer cut side of loaf bottom with meat, artichoke hearts, provolone cheese, and basil. Spread cut side of loaf top with tapenade; place on bottom half. Wrap in heavy foil. (To tote, store wrapped sandwiches in an insulated cooler until ready to grill.)

2. Place sandwich in foil on grill rack. Place a foil-covered brick on top to weight it down. Grill, covered, directly over medium 10 to 15 minutes or until cheese is melted, turning once. Serves 8 to 10.

EACH SERVING 334 cal, 16 g fat (6 g sat fat), 40 mg chol, 1,127 mg sodium, 30 g carb, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugars, 15 g pro

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2. In a food processor combine peppers and onion. Squeeze garlic from peels into processor. Add remaining oil, feta, oregano, lemon juice, salt, and crushed red pepper.

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3. Transfer dip to a serving bowl. If desired, top with additional chopped roasted peppers, feta, and/or oregano. Makes 11/2 cups. per 1/4 cup 118 cal, 9 g fat (3 g sat fat), 17 mg chol, 223 mg sodium, 7 g carb, 1 g fiber, 4 g sugars, 4 g pro

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1. In an 8-inch skillet heat oil over medium-low. Add onion, sugar, and salt. Cook about 15 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

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INGREDIENTS • 2 packages Ready to Heat Royal© Cilantro Lime Seasoned Basmati Rice • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil divided • 2 bell peppers thinly sliced • ½ onion thinly sliced • 1 pound carne asada marinated steak • salt and pepper to taste • Canned black beans, drained and rinsed • Canned corn, drained and rinsed • Guacamole • Pico de gallo • Sour cream • Lime wedges • Hot sauce DIRECTIONS 1. Heat oil in a cast-iron pan over high heat.

2. Cook steak for about 2-4 minutes or until you’ve reached desired doneness. Let rest.

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AVOID SECONDHAND SMOKE Smoking is responsible for about 80 percent of lung cancer cases, says Otis W. Brawley, M.D., Bloomberg distinguished professor of oncology and epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University. But secondhand smoke is a big risk too. Though the general rule is the more exposure the greater the risk, there’s no amount of secondhand smoke exposure we can say is safe, Brawley says.

EAT FOR YOUR LUNGS As is true for many health issues, the less inflammation in your body, the lower your risk of respiratory problems and lung cancer. Help decrease inflammation by eating foods high in antioxidants, fiber, and healthy fats, including green leafy vegetables, nuts, fatty fish, and olive oil.

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This odorless, colorless gas can seep into your house from the breakdown of radioactive minerals in soil and rocks and is the second leading cause of lung cancer. “Everyone should test for radon,” says Janice Nolen, national assistant vice president, policy, for the American Lung Association. “It’s best to do it in December or January, when the house is closed up so you get a read of how high levels can be.”

Home test kits work well; find one at epa.gov/radon.

EXERCISE Over time, regular aerobic workouts can increase lung capacity 5–15 percent.

In one study, people who were physically active for more than an hour at least twice a week scored significantly higher on breathing tests.

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Before you say, “I’m not a runner,” hold on. That doesn’t mean you can’t do a 5K. Use this walkrun method to train; it builds fitness while helping prevent injuries, says Ray Camano, an elite trainer at Chelsea Piers New York. And you don’t have to run the whole time to cross the finish line.

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legto toe touch Stand with arms at sides. Lift right leg to hip height, knee bent 90 degrees. Bend over to touch your left foot with your right hand while extending right leg behind you. Repeat for 30 seconds; switch sides.

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hamstring stretch

runner’s lunge

Stand with feet hip-width apart.

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SIDE PLANK

Lie with knees bent, feet on floor, arms along sides. Lift hips (don’t arch your back). Hold one count, squeezing glutes.

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Diagnosed two years ago with stage 1 When I was first diagnosed, the biggest challenge was … Figuring out how to get the best

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care while caring for my ill husband. When my doctor at Mount Sinai Dubin Breast Center told me I was a candidate for brachytherapy, I was thrilled. Instead of going to the hospital five days a week for six weeks, my doctor inserted radioactive material during one of my surgeries. Forty-five minutes later I was done with radiation treatment.

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I want every woman to know …

Regular mammograms save lives. My sister and I always went for ours together, but I had so much going on the year I was diagnosed that I said I’d reschedule. She insisted I go; thanks to her, my cancer was caught early.

Your family history of cancer on your dad’s side matters too.

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treated. I was living in a small town in Idaho and didn’t feel comfortable being treated there. A former coworker told me about Cancer Treatment Centers of America, and I decided to go to their Zion, IL, location to get a second opinion. For a while I had to get on a plane every three weeks to get treated.

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I want every woman to know …

You should know your entire family health history; it impacts when and how often you get screened for diseases like breast cancer. Two of my aunts, five great-aunts, and my great-grandmother (on my dad’s side) all had breast cancer.

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ASIA CARTER 34, Frisco, TX

Diagnosed two years ago with stage 3 When I was first diagnosed, the biggest challenge was … Accepting help. While ■

ANNA WASSMAN

KAREN SCHOTTENSTEIN 63, Denver

Diagnosed 13 years ago with stage 3 When I was first diagnosed, the biggest challenge was … Telling my children. My

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daughter was 20 and at college; we decided it would be less dramatic to tell her over the phone. My son was 17 and my youngest daughter was 8, so we got appropriate books for her about a parent going through cancer treatment.

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Diagnosed one year ago with stage 2 When I was first diagnosed, the biggest challenge was … Juggling treatment,

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Speaking up about having breast cancer has been empowering.

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graduating college, and starting a new job. I’m a big believer in telling people what’s going on, so I reached out to human resources and the managers at my job and ended up deferring my start date.

■ The best advice I got … My mom always told me to do self-exams, and I ended up fi nding the lump. My oncologist also suggested freezing my eggs. I didn’t realize chemotherapy might impact my fertility.

■ I want every woman to know … A cancer diagnosis can feel isolating, but you’re not alone. I went out of my way to be friends with women in breast cancer groups— Gilda’s Club Chicago, Imerman Angels, The Breasties, and Susan G. Komen. I also connected with a group of young women being treated at the same hospital as I was.

my work schedule as much as possible. I took off after surgery, but I kept working during chemotherapy.

I want every woman to know … It helps to

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Keeping my regular schedule helped my kids see life was continuing.

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connect with people who have something you consider important in common, whether that is having the same type of breast cancer or being around your age. I’m a volunteer for Living Beyond Breast Cancer, which matches women going through the disease. ■

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I was getting treated, I lost my job and ran through my savings. I found out about the AiRS Foundation, which gives fi nancial aid to women who can’t afford reconstruction; they paid for my surgeries.

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Controlling the amount of fur flying around the house is all about knowing the ins and outs of dogs’ and cats’ shedding cycles and keeping their coats in good condition.

There are two shedding cycles. One is seasonal and dependent on temperature, says Brendan Russi, D.V.M., with Banfield Pet Hospital in Vancouver, WA. Cats and dogs typically have a growth phase in fall (to build a thick coat for winter) then shed in spring. Experts often

refer to the growth and shedding phases as “blowing the coat,” and they can each last one to two months.

Another shedding cycle happens continuously as dogs and cats lose a smaller amount of hair along with dander and dead skin cells, says Chris Reeder, D.V.M., dermatologist at BluePearl Pet Hospital in Franklin, TN. If you see changes in your pet’s shedding patterns, talk to the vet; it could be a health issue.

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cats, too, if you can) also reduce shedding; wait to brush until fur is dry.

DIET MATTERS Nutrition plays a large role in the health of your pet’s skin and fur.

Pet foods labeled for skin support usually have added vitamins like A and E, as well as nutrients like essential fatty acids (EFA), that help keep your pet’s skin and coat healthy and their shedding cycles normal. Talk to your vet about what nutrients to look for when purchasing pet food.

Brushing daily removes excess fur and dander so it doesn’t accumulate and shed in a huge bundle. Brush in the same direction as the fur grows: from head to tail then down the legs. Cats are notoriously finicky about being brushed, but it’s important to try because then they have less fur to groom and fewer hair balls.

Start with short sessions, brushing where your cat likes to be petted.

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A NOTE ON ALLERGIES People are usually allergic to a protein in dog or cat saliva along with the dander, not the fur. When the pet grooms herself, the protein dries on the fur, which is then released into the air.

If you have allergies but want a cat or dog, all is not lost: Some breeds produce less dander.

You can also reduce dander in the environment with an air purifier.

Avoid carpeting and curtains, which absorb dander.

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