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The Cozy Season Ultimate

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Mantel Magic Stylish Tricks to Warm Your Hearth

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Toys for all!

We don’t have a sleigh that flies through the night.

But we do deliver millions of packages in a single day.

Making more holiday deliveries to homes in the US than anyone else* might seem like magic, but actually, it’s our enhanced infrastructure at work.

Spread the cheer at usps.com/holidays

*Based on parcels shipped by businesses to consumer residential addresses from November to December of 2020.

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PERFECT PARTY FAVOR Antique silver spoons topped with chocolate make a great parting gift for guests.

Mix and be merry!

Stir chocolate spoons in coffee or warm milk or another beverage to add an extra hit of sweetness to the season. To prep the spoons, pour melted white, milk or dark chocolate in the spoons, then garnish with an assortment of sweet and salty fixin’s including things like mini chocolate chips, toasted coconut flakes, crushed candy canes and chopped espresso beans. Let stand for a few minutes until the chocolate has cooled and solidified. Wrap them in cellophane and tie with twine for a party favor or an easy gift!

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HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE FA S H I O N + B E AU T Y

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SECRETS TO SPARKLING EYES

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9 PRO TRICKS FOR YOUR BEST HAIRSTYLE EVER YOUR HOME

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MAGICAL MANTELS

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JUST ADD COLOR

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AT HOME WITH TAMERA MOWRY-HOUSLEY L I F E + H E A LT H

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Pomegranate

Hidden inside the skin of this festive fruit are juicy edible seeds called arils, rich in antioxidants and fiber. Here are our Test Kitchen’s favorite ways to eat them: SPICED PILAF Mix 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, 1 shallot and 1 jalapeño (both chopped) and 1/2 cup each cilantro and mint (all chopped) with 1/3 cup oil, 11/2 tsp grated lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp lemon juice and 1/2 tsp each sumac and kosher salt.

Fold into 1 cup long-grain white rice (cooked).

POM-LIME SPRITZ In small saucepan, simmer 3/4 cup each sugar and pomegranate juice until sugar has dissolved, 12 min.

Remove from heat, stir in 1 tsp grated lime zest and 2 Tbsp lime juice; let cool.

Top 1 Tbsp each syrup and lime juice with sparkling water or wine and add a few pomegranate seeds.

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SQUASH & POM RELISH In medium bowl, whisk together 2 Tbsp olive oil, 2 tsp honey and 1/4 tsp kosher salt. Stir in 1/2 cup each pomegranate seeds and toasted pepitas and 2 Tbsp chopped parsley.

Spoon over roasted butternut squash and sprinkle with crumbled feta.

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A LOVE LETTER TO JUDGE JUDY FROM HER GRANDDAUGHTER

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Fireside Chat

We sat down with Ann Patchett, author of Pulitzer Prize finalist The Dutch House, to talk about our book of the month, her latest, These Precious Days

7,000 closed doors you pass on any given day. You talk about the one that opened.

Why don’t you use social media?

I’ve never participated in any form of social media. It’s gone from people telling me “You’re crazy” to “You’re like a prophet.”

I don’t read online comments, and I try so hard to protect myself from the judgment that’s out there. Because the [bad comments], those are the ones that stick.

How do you decide what to write about?

I have a sense of what topics have the ability to connect with different people.

I’ll think, I really want to write about this, and sometimes it happens in the middle of living it. I do know, in my own life, what constitutes a bigger story. People may think, She’s so open; she’s so in touch with her “yes” moments. But my life is chock-full of “no.” I say no constantly. And it’s the yes that’s specific, and that’s always where the story is. It’s just like going through a door. You don’t talk about the

Why write about your own life?

I wrote about my friend Sooki because I wanted to remember her, I wanted a record of our time together and I wanted to create a picture of life.

I wanted to write this down before I started forgetting things. I wrote [about cleaning house] because it was a project I really wanted to do, and it became something to write about.

How involved do you get in the cover design of your books and the business of publishing?

As the co-owner of Parnassus Books in Nashville, I’m very interested in all aspects of the business of publishing. I’m a good businessperson, and I have a good sense of design. I know what I like on a cover, and I have a team that lets me be [involved] in all those areas. I like to say that they have a ton of books and I’ve only got one. So I’m going to be very involved in my one.

BOOK OF THE MONTH

These Precious Days by Ann Patchett In wide-ranging yet intimate essays, award-winning author Ann Patchett draws parallels between her personal experiences and universal truths. Her dispatches cover seemingly mundane daily activities like a home organization project that helps her discern what’s really important; touch on lessons learned while traveling and crafting; and describe the revelatory nature of welcoming a friend to live with her. These Precious Days provides both deep insight and a sense of communion with the reader. With essays that feel both profoundly original and strikingly familiar, let Patchett welcome you home. $27

To learn more about our uplifting picks, their authors and other books we love, visit goodhousekeeping.com/gh-book-club.

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TOP-TESTED ALL-STAR TOYS

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KEEP HOLIDAY EATS OUT OF REACH OF PETS IN EVERY ISSUE

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The Cozy Season

Cover: Photographed by Mike Garten; styling by Cate Geiger Kalus.

Window scene: Getty Images. Pasta (inset): Photographed by Mike Garten; food styling by Christine Albano; prop styling by Alex Mata.

Beef (inset): Photographed by Mike Garten; food styling by Christine Albano; prop styling by Lis Engelhart.

Cookie (inset): Photographed by Mike Garten; food styling by Sara Neumeier; prop styling by Cate Geiger Kalus.

Patchett: Courtesy of Heidi Ross.

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For as long as I can remember, my dad has given thanks before every meal. His brief prayer always includes appreciation for the food and usually lists a few recent rewarding experiences. After he says grace on a holiday, my dad often asks everyone at the table to look back on the year and share some of the things they’re grateful for.

Turns out this age-old ritual of giving thanks, practiced in most cultures, is not just a wonderful bonding experience — it actually helps us manage our stress too. And at the end of this year, we could all use a little communal therapy.

As we take stock during this uncertain time, it may feel like a stretch to celebrate. But history (as shown by accounts from survivors of concentration camps, natural disasters, personal loss — and pandemics) tells us that focusing on gratitude at our lowest points can help with recovery from trauma and foster emotional stamina and resilience.

When we started planning this issue of GH, our goal was to help you turn the tables and pull off the most beautiful, stress-free holiday possible! Our team went to work uncovering the best tips and tricks to help you save time and energy while finding small ways to amp up the magic of the season. Ideally this holiday season will be a chance for us to gather with our families and reflect on what matters most: being together, whatever the setting — even if it’s virtual.

Whether you are aiming for a relaxing break or plan to really deck the halls, I wish you a wonderfully happy holiday! We’ve tried to make every choice easier and more fun. And hopefully you can dive into some delicious treats and feasts so you can feel truly full…of thanks!

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Jane Francisco, EDITOR IN CHIEF jane@goodhousekeeping.com

Plan Your Best Year!

The 2022 Good Housekeeping Planner is out! It’s packed with organizing inspo and our very best tips for finding calm in any day.

You’ll also get plenty of GH goodness: easy recipes, genius selfcare tricks, decor ideas, cleaning solutions and more, more, more!

GH 2022 PLANNER, $22, GOODHOUSEKEEPING.COM/2022CALENDAR

Meringues: Mike Garten. Francisco: Sian Richards. String bow: Adobe Stock.

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Powerful performance.

Head-turning style.

Beautifully designed for every kitchen.

Bosch industrial-style ranges beautifully deliver powerful, precise cooking and quality engineering with versatile aesthetics made to fit any style.

©2021 Bosch Home Appliances | www.bosch-home.com/us

Survival Guide Danielle Daly. Prop styling by Alex Mata. Food styling by Kate Merker.

From DIY decor and boredom busters for the whole family to quick and healthy apps, thoughtful last-minute gifts and even a guide for removing stains, our experts have you covered

Host Hack

Easy Peppermin-tinis

Don’t waste broken candy canes!

Crush them and rim glasses with the pieces to add festive flair to cocktails.

More creative ideas, page 92.

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Clean the jar.

Remove any labels and residue from the inside and the outside of the jar. Paint the lid with spray paint and let it dry.

Arrange a scene.

On the inside of the jar, add bottle-brush trees, animal figurines and more.

Form snowdrifts with air-dry clay and let dry. In a wellventilated area, glue down all elements with silicone glue.

Add sparkle!

Spoon 1 to 2 tsp of glitter and/or fake snow into the jar.

Fill the jar with distilled water almost to the top. Add a few drops of glycerin and stir.

Glue on the lid.

Over a sink or tray, add more silicone glue around the top edge of the jar and put on the lid. Close the jar tightly and wipe away any excess water and glue. Let dry completely.

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take a breath

de-stress In under 30 seconds

Best new holiday books

Is happy seasonal chaos veering into a bit of panic? Try this quick breathing technique from renowned integrative physician Andrew Weil, M.D. The ratio of deep breathing here activates your vagus nerve, which can trigger the release of relaxing chemicals.

Settle in and soak in the spirit of the season with four top reads that celebrate a variety of cultures.

1 Inhale through your nose for a count of four.

2 hold

Snow globe and books: Danielle Daly. Prop styling by Alex Mata.

your breath for a count of seven.

3 Exhale through your mouth for a count of eight.

4 repeat eight cycles at least twice a day, especially when you’re overwhelmed.

The Matzah Ball

A Holly Jolly Diwali

Always, in December

The Secret of Snow

This rom-com follows the double life of chronically ill Jewish girl Rachel Rubenstein-Goldblatt, a.k.a. Christmasromance writer Margot Cross.

Tasked with writing a Hanukkah romance, she seeks inspiration at the Matzah Ball.

When she reconnects with her former rival, Jacob Greenberg, her secret is in peril — as is her heart. $16

Niki Randhawa, 29, has always made the safe choice. But after she is laid off, she takes a last-minute trip to her friend Diya’s wedding in India. There, she meets musician Sam Mukherji, who helps her get in touch with her creative side. But when Niki gets a job offer, she has to choose between the freedom Sam shows her and the straight and narrow back home. $17

When Josie lost her parents on Christmas Day, it ruined the season for her. But many years later, she meets the handsome Max, and they spend the holiday together.

She’s shattered when he leaves without a goodbye, but their paths keep crossing over the next year. Only another Christmas will reveal whether love wins out in the end. $17

When SoCal meteorologist Sonny Dunes is replaced by a virtual meteorologist, she takes a job in her Michigan hometown.

There, she’s confronted with former friends, a college frenemy– turned-boss and memories of her late sister. But as someone seeks to undermine her, Sonny must embrace her new life — and maybe even find love. $29

by Jean Meltzer

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HOME IMPROVEMENT LAB

make a classic bow

DAN DICLERICO HOME IMPROVEMENT & OUTDOOR DIRECTOR

Q Step 1 Using about 15 inches of ribbon for a medium bow, form 2 loops of equal size.

resolutions

get ready for the new year

OPALHOUSE MONOGRAM JOURNAL, $5, TARGET.COM

Step 2 Cross the right loop over the left loop, creating a small third loop below the first 2.

Step 3 Fold the left loop down behind the right loop and through the bottom loop.

Step 4 Gently tug the loops and fluff the bow until it reaches your desired look.

Trim the tails, then fold them in half and cut at an upward angle to create a “V” shape.

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Start a scratch pad.

Don’t stress over a less-than-perfect journal — embrace it. Doodle while on a Zoom call, scrawl random thoughts and use it to stash those little scraps of paper so it becomes a living record of daily life, says author and leadership coach Karen Walrond.

spill your thoughts.

Start each morning by writing down what’s on your mind, stream-ofconsciousness style. No selfediting allowed; just let journaling clear your mind before the day fills it back up.

set intentions.

For more structure, Walrond recommends reflecting on three questions daily: What can you do to feel connected to someone else?

What can you do that feels healthy?

What can you do that would make you feel purposeful?

create a vision board.

Grab a stack of old magazines and some scissors, then cut out any words, pictures or phrases that reflect how you want to show up in the world.

Paste them into your journal for a dose of inspiration whenever you need it.

Can “smart” home devices actually make my life easier?

A: Yes, especially during the hectic holiday season!

Here are a few of my go-tos: Smart Plugs. It’s a hassle to turn tree lights or other holiday decorations on and off by hand each night.

Instead, simply plug the electronics into this smart device, then control them via the smartphone app.

KASA SMART WI-FI PLUG MINI

BY TP-LINK, $10, KASASMART.COM

Smart Bulbs. Add a splash of festive lighting to any part of the house with colorchanging smart bulbs. Some can even be integrated with your sound system to keep time with holiday music.

GE CYNC FULL COLOR SMART BULB, $15, LOWES.COM

Video Doorbell. A video doorbell helps you keep tabs on packages and lets you interact with the delivery person.

NEST HELLO VIDEO DOORBELL, $229, STORE.GOOGLE.COM

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Classic bow and Brie: Danielle Daly; prop styling by Alex Mata. Food styling by Kate Merker. Bow illustrations: Clare Owen/i2iart.com. DiClerico: Jenni Summer. Red and white string bow: Adobe Stock.

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Add a star to the cheese Board

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Brie with jam & bread Wow guests with this surprisingly simple way to give your cheese board a holiday look.

First, pick your favorite cookie cutter and press a shape into a soft-rind cheese like Brie. Then use a paring knife to score 1/8 in. down to outline the shape and use the tip of the knife to lift off the rind. Spoon your favorite jam, honey or honey mustard into the cutout or fill it with finely chopped pistachios, pomegranate arils or dried cranberries.

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Easy decor

warm & cozy glow Fill glass lanterns with LED twinkle lights or flameless candles, then put them by the front door or in an empty fireplace.

Alcohol-free spirits

Toast the holiday season with flavorful sips sans booze.

Se riously Citrusy Tasters enjoyed this fresh and fruity aperitif mixed with seltzer over ice.

LYRE’S ITALIAN SPRITZ NONALCOHOLIC SPIRIT, $36, LYRES.COM

Rich & Bold This herbaceous bottle boasts a full-bodied bite and natural mood lifters like lion’s mane mushrooms and cacao.

THREE SPIRIT SOCIAL ELIXIR, $39, US.THREESPIRITDRINKS.COM

crisp & re Fre sh ing Mix this with tonic or sparkling water for a cucumber-forward refresher.

CEDER’S CRISP, $23, BETTERRHODES.COM

Hanukkah

Light the way Magical menorahs to illuminate the season

Make Your own Grab your scissors and glue.

This minimalist copper menorah is easy to put together from items you’ll find at the hardware store.

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great for kids Teach little ones the story of the season with a menorah featuring their favorite hobbies.

DV DESIGN SHOP CHILDREN’S PERSONALIZED WOOD BLOCK MENORAH, $75, DVDESIGNSHOP ON INSTAGRAM

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silver star An elegant nickel-plated menorah, handmade by artist and sculptor Michael Aram.

MICHAEL ARAM TREE OF LIFE MENORAH, $160, MICHAELARAM.COM

Lanterns, game night and make-your-own menorah: Danielle Daly; prop styling by Alex Mata. Great for Kids menorah: Mike Garten. Red and white string bow: Adobe Stock.

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downtime

Family Game night Delight young and old alike with new twists on traditional games like cards and chess.

SAY YES TO THE CHESS SET PEGGABLE PIECES IN A TRAVEL-READY CASE, $25, BRASSMONKEYGOODS.COM. MURDER MYSTERY JIGSAW PUZZLE 500-PIECE PUZZLE WITH SOLVABLE CLUES, $19, UNCOMMONGOODS.COM. RIDLEY’S GAMES BOOK TRIVIA SET OF 80 LITERARY QUESTIONS, $6, CHRONICLEBOOKS.COM.

RACHEL ROTHMAN CHIEF TECHNOLOGIST

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I love to decorate my home for the season. How can I do it safely?

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diy a stocking!

Great as a gift or to mount on your own mantel, this easy stocking comes together in less time than a holiday dinner. To access the pattern, become a GH+ member at goodhousekeeping.com /go/join, then check out tips and tricks at goodhousekeeping .com/stitchclub.

A: This time of year should be a time for merriment, not worrying about fire hazards.

Disaster-proof your decorating with a few simple steps: Don’t cover cords. Electric and extension cords shouldn’t run under rugs or carpet — an overheated or frayed cord could spark and cause a fire.

Keep light strings short.

Always follow manufacturers’ instructions, but unless your lights are LED, avoid connecting more than three strings of mini lights to one outlet.

Keep decor cool. To avoid a potential fire hazard, don’t put ribbon or other decorations around lampshades or place blankets on radiators.

Easy DIY

ADVENT CALENDAR Make one of these creative options for counting down to the big day.

Bonus: They double as holiday decor.

Festive Ladder Lean a wooden ladder against a bare wall and fill its rungs with numbered muslin bags full of treats.

Buckets of Joy String mini galvanized buckets along your mantel or staircase.

Add red and green candy of your choice.

Treasured Ornaments Every day until the 25th, delight your kids with a scavenger hunt to pinpoint beloved ornaments that won’t fit on the tree; use red ribbon to place them on card stock for an eye-catching display.

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Rothman: Chris Eckert. Stocking: Danielle Daly; prop styling by Alex Mata. Ladder: Danielle Daly. Red and white string bow: Adobe Stock.

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FROM THE EXPERTS AT THE GOOD HOUSEKEEPING INSTITUTE AND THE BELOW SPONSORS

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NUTRITION LAB

Party Swaps Gifts you

can Trust In the GH Tested program, our Labs test products from brand sponsors and share our results on the ones that impress us.*

Having a gathering? Your guests get to enjoy the fun, festive food they look forward to each year, and you get to feel good about serving more nutritious picks. — Amy Fischer, R.D.

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Nobody wants a hangover, and adding seltzer and some fresh mint to white wine makes for bubbly taste with less alcohol and fewer calories.

sandisk wireless charger SanDisk couples the convenience of a wireless charger with integrated phone backup using its free app.

LAB RESULTS We found that the charger allowed for fast charging when properly aligned, and we like that you know it’s charging when the light glows purple and that charging is complete when it turns white.

champagne

white wine spritzer

Cook up heart-healthy salmon burgers as a surprising take on finger food. They’re lower in saturated fat and rich in good-for-you omega-3s.

SANDISK IXPAND WIRELESS CHARGER SYNC, $80 AND UP, SANDISK.COM

Party swaps: Getty Images.

*GH earns affiliate commission on these sales.

Eufy robovac x8 For the ultimate handsfree cleaning, Eufy’s new X8 model features twin turbines for better pickup, navigates with lasers instead of bumping its way around and avoids areas you tell it to via the app.

LAB RESULTS We especially liked its slim design that slips under low furniture, its ability to boost suction when it senses that deeper cleaning is needed and how quiet it is. The vac even syncs with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

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beef sliders

salmon sliders

These easy party noshes are lower in sodium, carbohydrates and calories (they’re not deep-fried!) and are gluten-free.

EUFY ROBOVAC X8, $600, AMAZON.COM

spring rolls

summer rolls

eufy H30 Handheld vacuum This lightweight but powerful vacuum offers regular and max motor speeds and includes a mini motorized brush roll and a crevice tool for quickly zapping pet hair from upholstery and crumbs from the car.

LAB RESULTS Our Cleaning Lab experts were impressed with this little vacuum’s performance. In our tests, it picked up large and fine debris from a variety of surfaces and was easy to store and empty.

EUFY H30 HOMEVAC MATE HANDHELD VACUUM CLEANER, $180, AMAZON.COM

The lactose in heavy cream can be problematic for many people, while plant-based coconut cream is lower in fat with a similar taste. whipped cream

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Holiday Lifesavers

GERM ZAPPER Germ-eliminating Zep gel hand sanitizer, available in sizes up to a gallon, will help keep the holiday festivities a little safer this year.

fABRIC REVITALIZER After over a year of quarantine, cushions and throws may need a little TLC. Febreze can eliminate even the toughest stenches.

ZEP INSTANT HAND SANITIZER GEL, $37 FOR CASE OF 12, BUYZEP.COM

SCUFF REMOVER Use the iconic Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to get rid of stubborn wall and floor markings. It’s also perfect for quick kitchen and bathroom cleanups.

CRUMB FINDER This Miele TriFlex stick vacuum has three configurations to help clean the hardto-reach areas in your home for the holidays.

LAB RESULTS

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LAB RESULTS

Instead of just covering up smells, this extrastrength fabric refresher eliminates bad odors by trapping and deactivating odor molecules.

Lab experts love that this nonaerosol spray is made with essential oils and replaces unpleasant odors without alcohol, formaldehyde or synthetic fragrances.

FEBREZE FABRIC REFRESHER EXTRA STRENGTH, $5, WALMART.COM

POO-POURRI BEFOREYOU-GO TOILET SPRAY, $10 FOR 2 OZ (100 USES), POOPOURRI.COM

LAB RESULTS

Our experts love that this American-made sanitizer isn’t sticky, doesn’t overdry skin and contains at least 70% alcohol by volume.

ODOR BLOCKER A few sprays of Poo-Pourri in the toilet bowl before someone uses the bathroom can keep bad smells at bay and leave a fresh scent.

LAB RESULTS

Our experts love that you don’t need cleaners, rinsing or heavy scrubbing.

Simply wet the sponge before use to activate the “micro-scrubbers.”

MR. CLEAN MAGIC ERASER ORIGINAL, $3 FOR THREE, MRCLEAN.COM

This three-in-one vacuum can become a handheld or pole vacuum or a traditional upright vacuum by shifting the power unit up or down, so it’s easy to maneuver.

MIELE TRIFLEX HX1, $499, MIELEUSA.COM

Illustration: Clare Owen/i2iart.com.

Keep these Lab-tested Seal stars on hand to tackle any spill, splotch or stink

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MONOGRAMMED SERVING BOARD BRASS INLAY IN MANGO WOOD AND MARBLE, $40, CRATEANDBARREL.COM; TEAK SALT CELLAR WITH GOLD SPOON SALT CADDY WITH SERVING UTENSIL, $25, NATHANANDCO.COM; THE COTTAGE GREENHOUSE FRENCH SOAP VEGAN SHEA BUTTER SOAPS IN FIVE SCENTS, $7.50 EACH, MARGOTELENA.COM.

What to write in a greeting card Simple, thoughtful good wishes for every situation funny

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Devout

“This holiday season, let’s make a point of cherishing what’s truly important in our lives: cookies.”

“I hope the magic of the season fills every corner of your heart with joy — now and all year long.”

“It’s not what’s under the tree that matters most — it’s who’s around it. Every year I’m so grateful to have you there.”

“May the wonder of that first Christmas, the joy of God’s abundant blessings and the peace of Jesus’s presence be with you always.”

For more ideas, go to goodhousekeeping.com/greeting-card.

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Danielle Daly; prop styling by Alex Mata; food styling by Kate Merker.

Treat the hostess

Don’t show up empty-handed.

These elegant gifts, each $40 or under, will tell the party giver that you’re grateful for the gathering.

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Ultimate Stain Guide

CAROLYN FORTÉ, DIRECTOR @fortecarolyn

Go ahead, break out your linen tablecloth and cloth napkins.

We’ve got you when it comes to stains.

The culprit

Do this now Scrape up the excess with a spoon and blot with a dry cloth. Spritz or sponge the area with cold water and blot.

Do this later Soak the stain for 15 minutes in a mix of 1 Tbsp white vinegar, 1/2 tsp liquid laundry detergent and 1 qt cold water. Apply stain remover and wash in warm water with fabric-safe bleach.

GH LAB PICK: GH SEAL STAR TIDE HYGIENIC CLEAN HEAVY DUTY 10X, $12 FOR 92 OZ, AMAZON.COM

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Blot the excess with a dry cloth.

Sponge with warm water and blot.

Apply a stain remover or rub in some liquid laundry detergent that contains enzymes.

Wait five minutes, then wash in warm water and an enzyme detergent.

GH LAB PICK: CARBONA PRO CARE LAUNDRY STAIN SCRUBBER, $5.50, CARBONA.COM

Eggnog

Scrape off the excess with a dull knife or a spoon. Sponge with warm or hot water and blot.

Soak in adhesive remover, working it into the fibers with your fingers. Rinse. Apply laundry stain remover and wash in warm water or the hottest water that’s safe for the fabric.

GH LAB PICK: GOO GONE ORIGINAL 8 OZ POUR, $7, AMAZON.COM

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Spritz with cold water or apply a red wine stain remover according to label directions. Blot.

If the stain remains, reapply the remover or soak for 15 minutes in cold water. Apply laundry stain remover and wash in warm water with fabric-safe bleach added.

Wine

Scrape up the excess with a spoon.

Blot any remaining chocolate with a dry cloth.

Sponge with warm water. Blot.

Apply stain remover or liquid laundry detergent, working it into the stain with your fingers or a soft brush. Wash in warm water with fabric-safe bleach.

GH LAB PICK: CLOROX COLORLOAD NON-CHLORINE BLEACH, $5.50, TARGET.COM

Chocolate

Blot gently with a dry cloth. Avoid rubbing or pressing the stain in. Sponge the stain lightly with a makeup-remover wipe and blot.

Place the stain facedown on a paper towel.

Sponge the back with a makeup-remover wipe. Apply a stain remover to the front and wash in warm water with a fabric-safe bleach.

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Everything you need to know to make the windows to your soul brighter and more youthful than ever this season

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FA K E an Eye “Li f t ” in S ECO NDS The secret: flicking your eyeliner slightly upward at the outer corners of your eyes, which gives a visual lifting effect.

Here’s how to tailor your wings to your eye shape, according to Lavonne, makeup artist and founder of Lavonne Beauty:

4 Hacks for Instantly Rested Eyes

Poof! Dark circles, puffiness and fatigue disappear thanks to these easy, speedy pro tricks.

Wear an (eye) mask.

GH Beauty Lab experts swear by stick-on undereye patches for fast depuffing and smoothing before special events or whenever eyes need reviving. Over 76% of users found that the below patches reduced puffiness and awakened eyes, per Lab data.

GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: GH SEAL STAR MARY KAY HYDROGEL EYE PATCHES, $40 FOR 30 PAIRS, MARYKAY.COM

monolid Eyes Starting on the lashline at the pupil, use the liner’s tip to trace a thin line to the outer corner, curving up slightly. Then draw a line from the inner corner, connecting in the middle.

Small eyes

Downturned eyes

Elongate eyes by gliding liner along the upper lashline, creating a small flick out and up at the outer corner. Repeat on the bottom lashline, starting at the center of the eye.

Get even more lift by applying eyeliner from the inner corner to the outer corner in a thin line. Extend your wing up toward the crease, using the outer corner of your eyebrow as a guide.

Try a 2-in-1 treatment.

Eye cream can do more than moisturize and fight aging: Innovative new formulas contain light-reflecting particles or sheer pigment to blur dark circles, evening and brightening skin tone.

GH BEAUTY LAB PICK: GH SEAL STAR OLAY EYES ULTIMATE EYE CREAM, $29, DRUGSTORES

Go undercover.

It’s not just dark undereye circles that can make eyes look tired—it’s the shadows around eyes too. Tap a fullcoverage concealer all around the eye area, then dot a light neutral shimmer eyeshadow on the inner corners of eyes to illuminate.

Hooded eyes To ensure that your lid won’t hide the liner, sketch the outer wing tip where the hood starts, moving inward with thin strokes.

round eyes

Almond eyes

Beginning just above the outer corner, draw liner at a downward angle along the lashline, stopping at the center of your lid.

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do a double curl.

To get the most eyeopening effect, clamp an eyelash curler at the base of bare lashes, hold 10 seconds, then release. Brush mascara through lashes toward outer corners of eyes. When dry, lightly clamp curler again for 10 seconds.

GH BEAUTY AWARD WINNER: TWEEZERMAN PROMASTER LASH CURLER, $23, SEPHORA

Eyeliner looks: Kat Wirsing.

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For lashes that look like yours, only better, turn to this magic E.L.F. Cosmetics wand, which won for defining even the tiniest hairs at the lowest price of all mascaras tested.

TESTER NOTES: “This separated my lashes unlike anything I’ve used before,” and made them “insanely long,” two marveled. Several noted its “staying power” versus high-end versions and said they would buy it.

LAB LOWDOWN: The mascara earned the highest score for smooth application, for separating lashes and not flaking and for its silicone brush that reached all hairs.

True to its name—and its oversize brush—Lancôme towered over the competition at lengthening and volumizing for a standout effect that made “even light, thin lashes thicker” and “more noticeable.”

TESTER NOTES: “The most volumizing mascara I’ve ever used,” and “I would be willing to spend more money for this,” two said.

LAB LOWDOWN: It was best at the rare trifecta of lengthening, thickening and curling eyelashes, and it also tied for the top at not flaking. Some users reported clumping and difficulty removing it.

Check off sleek lines that stay put with Milani Cosmetics’ felt-tip pen, the longest-lasting in the test.

TESTER NOTES: Many raved that the liquid liner lasted all day, including through a flight attendant’s shift, “allergy eyes,” “high humidity and 90+-degree heat,” “sweating at the gym,” “when I swam” and “from one morning to the next!”

LAB LOWDOWN: An impressive 100% of testers agreed that it stayed on for a full day without fading. It was best for not smudging, transferring or running when exposed to humidity, sweat and moisture.

It may be a steal, but Wet n Wild outperformed eyeliners more than five times its price, winning for “hassle-free” application and versatile precision.

TESTER NOTES: “It went on like butter” and “draws a very fine line,” making it “easy to create a winged eyeliner look.”

LAB LOWDOWN: The brush-tip liquid liner was easiest to control and apply smoothly without tugging or skipping and best at making precise lines. It was also the most effortless to remove, though for some it didn’t last as long as others did.

E.L.F. COSMETICS LASH IT LOUD VOLUMIZING MASCARA, $6, TARGET.COM

LANCÔME MONSIEUR BIG VOLUMIZING MASCARA, $26, SEPHORA

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Best waterproof Take your fringe to new heights (or depths) by brushing on Dior’s luxurious waterproof mascara, which resisted running and smudging better than the rest.

TESTER NOTE: “I put my face under the shower spray and it did not smear this mascara.”

LAB LOWDOWN: In the Lab’s water exposure test, it got a perfect score for not running.

It also came out on top with users for creating the desired look, not smudging and lifting lashes with its curved brush.

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TESTER NOTES: “Truly thickened my lashes,” and “did not flake or smudge, even when cutting onions!”

LAB LOWDOWN: It outperformed the others at imparting volume and thickness, and it ranked well for easy removal. It didn’t run in the Lab’s water-exposure test, though some noted transfer under eyes.

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If you prefer pencils, this “soft, creamy” CoverGirl eyeliner proved near-perfect, gliding easily onto eyelids and not budging during wear.

TESTER NOTES: “Felt almost silky going on,” one said. “It survived Southeast coastal humidity through the day without having to be touched up!” another marveled.

LAB LOWDOWN: It scored highest among the pencils for flawless application without dragging and for lasting all day. Some users said it was difficult to sharpen into a point.

Have your eye on pro-level liner results? Make Up For Ever’s twistup pencil with built-in sharpener topped the test for intense color and almost effortless application.

TESTER NOTE: “I suffer from tremors, but this eyeliner was easy to apply accurately and lasted all day in rainy weather and heat.”

LAB LOWDOWN: The liner ranked high for going on smoothly and having rich color and all-day staying power. It didn’t rate as well on not transferring and ease of removal.

COVERGIRL EXHIBITIONIST 24 HOUR KOHL EYELINER, $8, TARGET.COM

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Hairstyle Ever From how to choose the right styling products and tools to key techniques, professional hairstylists share all their secrets for getting a salon-worthy look at home every time

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Start with a good haircut.

Regular haircuts aren’t

dead ends—they can make your hair appear healthier, bouncier and thicker too. A great cut also provides the perfect base for executing any hairstyle you desire.

Have flat hair that could use more life? “Try face-framing layers and short, soft layers all over to boost volume,” says Jenny Cho, celebrity hairstylist and R+Co Collective member in Los Angeles. For thick hair, if you prefer it medium to long, ask your stylist to cut layers into it to reduce density; for short cuts, request above-the-shoulder, as shoulder-length can look too boxy and chunky, says Edward Tricomi, master stylist and co-owner of Warren-Tricomi Salons.

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Lush, healthy hair starts with a shampoo and conditioner formulated for your hair type. Since different hair thicknesses and textures have varied needs, one formula doesn’t fit all. “If you have fine, straight hair, you may want more lightweight conditioner formulas like sprays, foams or gels, because heavy conditioners could weigh your hair down,” says Good Housekeeping Institute Beauty Lab Chemist Danusia Wnek. On the other hand, if you have thick or curly hair that requires more moisture, you may want to opt for richer cream and balm formulas to intensely condition strands. “Selecting products specific to your hair type ensures that the formulators have kept those needs in mind when creating them,” she explains.

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Customize your arsenal to address your texture and fit your hair type, but stock up on these fundamentals: a quality lightweight hairdryer, the right hairbrushes for your needs (see below) and hair ties and bobby pins that match the color of your strands, Tricomi recommends.

Rather than fight (or change) your natural hair texture, make the best of it. If you have waves or curls, look for styling products created for those hair types, says Michelle Sultan, creative director for Imbue Curls. Opt for formulas with both conditioning and shaping benefits, like styling creams, and avoid anything that might make hair feel dehydrated, such as alcohol or wax, she adds, as textured hair tends to be drier. Give straight strands a boost by misting a texturizing spray on damp or dry hair to bring out any bend and roughdrying it using your fingers.

Learn hairbrush basics.

The number of brushes available in all sizes and shapes can be mind-boggling.

For everyday grooming, choose a paddle brush, which has a flat shape to glide through hair with less snagging. For blowdrying, pick a round brush to easily grab many strands and align them for smoothness. (Steer clear of round brushes with metal frames; they can heat up when used with a blowdryer and burn hair or skin.)

The kind of bristles a brush has is also important when it comes to styling specific types of hair:

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3 There are many kinds of styling products, but universally, a little goes a long way. Start by applying a small amount and add more if needed. A cheat sheet to find the right formulations for your hair: • Hairsprays are liquids misted on damp strands to deliver benefits like thickening or on dry strands to texturize or set a style.

• Hair mousses are thin liquids aerated into foam form that increase volume or help shape hair.

• Hair gels are viscous liquids that dry quickly into a clear coating on hair. They’re best for enhancing texture on short hair, slicking strands down and defining curls.

• Serums are medium-viscosity liquids that coat strands to help smooth and tame frizz.

• Creams are thicker liquids that can smooth and soften strands and give light definition to damp or dry hair.

• For fine hair, a brush made of natural boar bristles is best, as it will smooth and enhance shine with less pulling and tugging.

• For normal to thick hair, try a combination boar- and nylon-bristle brush to detangle, smooth and add sheen.

• For very thick hair, a brush with nylon bristles is strong enough to help detangle stubborn knots.

Master curling like a pro.

Using a curling iron to curl strands can help shape natural waves or spirals or create texture and fullness in straight hair. Here’s how: • ID the right barrel size.

Curling irons with smaller barrels (like 3/4") produce tighter coils, while those with larger barrels (e.g., 2") make looser ones; for medium-size curls, choose 1" to 11/2".

• Watch the heat. If your iron has heat settings, pick lower heat for fine hair and higher for thick hair.

• Section + prep. Working in 1" sections, spray each with a lightweight heat-protectant hairspray to “define and maintain curls and enhance shine,” Cho recommends.

• Wind the section of hair around the wand, leaving the ends out; hold for about five seconds, then release. Repeat on the rest of hair.

• When curls are completely cool, gently finger-comb them for a natural-looking finish. Lightly mist hairspray all over to set if needed.

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to the thickness of your hair.

How you wear your hair ultimately depends on personal style, but it helps to pay attention to the density of your strands. For fine to medium hair, there are styling options: You can straighten or curl it and experiment with chignons, low buns and ponytails of various heights, but apply styling products lightly to avoid flatness. If you have thick hair, try a braid, a low ponytail or a high bun on days when straightening or curling is a chore and you want to put your hair up. The upside of a dense do? “A blowout can last longer,” says Renato Campora, artistic director at Fekkai in L.A. “And there’s less worry about overdoing it on products, because they won’t weigh down hair.”

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to straighten hair.

When you want to smooth strands, don’t just grab the flat iron and go.

Before you start, “always use a heat protectant,” Cho says, meaning apply a styling product like a spray or cream with heat-protective properties listed on the label to help prevent damage. If you have fine or damaged hair, set the temperature to 330°F or less; healthy and/or medium-thick hair, up to 370°F; and 390°F to 445°F for thick, coarse strands. And speed matters: “If you’re going too fast, hair won’t straighten,” Tricomi says. “Too slow, and hair can burn.” Working in small sections, clamp the iron at the roots and move gradually down to the tips; repeat as needed.

For certain adults with newly diagnosed metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) that tests positive for PD-L1

= A CHANCE FOR MORE MAGICAL MOMENTS A Chance to Live Longer™ THE ONLY FDA-APPROVED CHEMO-FREE COMBINATION OF 2 IMMUNOTHERAPIES THAT WORKS DIFFERENTLY In a study of newly diagnosed advanced NSCLC patients, half of those on OPDIVO + YERVOY were alive at 17.1 months versus 14.9 months on platinum-based chemotherapy.

Thank you to all the patients, nurses, and physicians in our clinical trials.

Results may vary. OPDIVO® + YERVOY® is not approved for patients younger than 18 years of age.

Indication & Important Safety Information for OPDIVO (nivolumab) + YERVOY (ipilimumab) Only your healthcare professional knows the specifics of your condition and how OPDIVO in combination with YERVOY may fit into your overall therapy. The information below does not take the place of talking with your healthcare professional, so talk to them if you have any questions.

What are OPDIVO and YERVOY? OPDIVO and YERVOY are prescription medicines used to treat people with a type of advanced stage lung cancer called non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). OPDIVO may be used in combination with YERVOY as your first treatment for NSCLC when your lung cancer has spread to other parts of your body (metastatic) and your tumors are positive for PD-L1, but do not have an abnormal EGFR or ALK gene.

It is not known if OPDIVO and YERVOY are safe and effective when used in children younger than 18 years of age.

What is the most important information I should know about OPDIVO and YERVOY? OPDIVO and YERVOY are medicines that may treat certain cancers by working with your immune system. OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause your immune system to attack normal organs and tissues in any area of your body and can affect the way they work. These problems can sometimes become serious or life-threatening and can lead to death and may happen anytime during treatment or even after your treatment has ended. You may have more than one of these problems at the same time. Some of these problems may happen more often when OPDIVO is used in combination with YERVOY. Call or see your healthcare provider right away if you develop any new or worse signs or symptoms, including • Lung problems: new or worsening cough; shortness of breath; chest pain • Intestinal problems: diarrhea (loose stools) or more frequent bowel movements than usual; stools that are black, tarry, sticky, or have blood or mucus; severe stomach-area (abdominal) pain or tenderness • Liver problems: yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes; severe nausea or vomiting; pain on the right side of your stomach area (abdomen); dark urine (tea colored); bleeding or bruising more easily than normal

• Hormone gland problems: headaches that will not go away or unusual headaches; eye sensitivity to light; eye problems; rapid heartbeat; increased sweating; extreme tiredness; weight gain or weight loss; feeling more hungry or thirsty than usual; urinating more often than usual; hair loss; feeling cold; constipation; your voice gets deeper; dizziness or fainting; changes in mood or behavior, such as decreased sex drive, irritability, or forgetfulness • Kidney problems: decrease in the amount of urine; blood in your urine; swelling in your ankles; loss of appetite • Skin problems: rash; itching; skin blistering or peeling; painful sores or ulcers in mouth or nose, throat, or genital area • Eye problems: blurry vision, double vision, or other vision problems; eye pain or redness Problems can also happen in other organs and tissues. These are not all of the signs and symptoms of immune system problems that can happen with OPDIVO and YERVOY. Call or see your healthcare provider right away for any new or worsening signs or symptoms, which may include: • Chest pain; irregular heartbeat; shortness of breath; swelling of ankles • Confusion; sleepiness; memory problems; changes in mood or behavior; stiff neck; balance problems; tingling or numbness of the arms or legs • Double vision; blurry vision; sensitivity to light; eye pain; changes in eye sight • Persistent or severe muscle pain or weakness; muscle cramps • Low red blood cells; bruising Getting medical help right away may help keep these problems from becoming more serious. Your healthcare team will check you for these problems during treatment and may treat you with corticosteroid or hormone replacement medicines. Your healthcare team may also need to delay or completely stop your treatment if you have severe side effects.

What should I tell my healthcare provider before receiving OPDIVO and YERVOY? Before you receive OPDIVO and YERVOY, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: • have immune system problems such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, or lupus • have received an organ transplant

Talk to your doctor about OPDIVO + YERVOY www.OPDIVOYERVOY.com 1-855-OPDIVOYERVOY • have received or plan to receive a stem cell transplant that uses donor stem cells (allogeneic) • have received radiation treatment to your chest area in the past and have received other medicines that are like OPDIVO • have a condition that affects your nervous system, such as myasthenia gravis or Guillain-Barré syndrome • are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. OPDIVO and YERVOY can harm your unborn baby • are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if OPDIVO or YERVOY passes into your breast milk. Do not breastfeed during treatment with OPDIVO or YERVOY and for 5 months after the last dose of OPDIVO or YERVOY Females who are able to become pregnant: Your healthcare provider should do a pregnancy test before you start receiving OPDIVO or YERVOY. • You should use an effective method of birth control during your treatment and for at least 5 months after your last dose of OPDIVO or YERVOY. Talk to your healthcare provider about birth control methods that you can use during this time.

• Tell your healthcare provider right away if you become pregnant or think you are pregnant during treatment with OPDIVO or YERVOY. You or your healthcare provider should contact Bristol Myers Squibb at 1-844-593-7869 as soon as you become aware of the pregnancy.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of them to show your healthcare providers and pharmacist when you get a new medicine.

What are the possible side effects of OPDIVO and YERVOY? OPDIVO and YERVOY can cause serious side effects, including: • See “What is the most important information I should know about OPDIVO + YERVOY?” • Severe infusion reactions. Tell your healthcare team or nurse right away if you get these symptoms during an infusion of OPDIVO or YERVOY: chills or shaking; itching or rash; flushing; shortness of breath or wheezing; dizziness; feel like passing out; fever; back or neck pain

• Complications, including graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), of bone marrow (stem cell) transplant that uses donor stem cells (allogeneic). These complications can be severe and can lead to death. These complications may happen if you underwent transplantation either before or after being treated with OPDIVO or YERVOY. Your healthcare provider will monitor you for these complications.

The most common side effects of OPDIVO when used in combination with YERVOY include: feeling tired; diarrhea; rash; itching; nausea; pain in muscles, bones, and joints; fever; cough; decreased appetite; vomiting; stomach-area (abdominal) pain; shortness of breath; upper respiratory tract infection; headache; low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism); decreased weight; and dizziness.

These are not all the possible side effects of OPDIVO and YERVOY. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You are encouraged to report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Call 1-800-FDA-1088.

OPDIVO (10 mg/mL) and YERVOY (5 mg/mL) are injections for intravenous (IV) use.

This is a brief summary of the most important information about OPDIVO and YERVOY. For more information, talk with your healthcare providers, call 1-855-673-4861, or go to www.OPDIVO.com.

© 2021 Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. All rights reserved. OPDIVO®, YERVOY®, and the related logos are trademarks of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.

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Fake it ’til you make it.

Mike Garten.

This fireplace doesn’t have a mantel — surprise! — but greenery mounted at the right height offers a jovial illusion. Finish the look by hanging red, green and white stockings with care.

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Inspiring decor ideas and designer-approved tricks guaranteed to warm your hearth (and heart!) at any time of year

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Candles and more candles!

Amp up your mantel with a monochromatic display of different heights and sizes for visual interest. Hang Christmas stockings with ribbon in a complementary hue for a cohesive setup.

Showcase your treasures.

Use your mantel as a spot to play up your favorite vintage finds, from a chalkboard sign in a unique frame to an assortment of ceramics that you’ve collected over time. If your arrangement consists mainly of neutrals, infuse them with a dose of color by adding tall, leafy branches or small bowls of fresh produce (think limes) for an unexpected touch.

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Candles: Madeline Harper; designed by The Identité Collective. Vintage pieces: Layla Palmer. Layers: Amy Neunsinger.

Safety tip: Don’t place lit candles on the mantel.

Use electric candles if you like the look of glowing flames.

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Mix heights, sizes and shapes.

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Varying visual heights is important, especially atop a mantel. Enliven yours with a combination of stylish pieces, including candlesticks, artwork and decorative vessels. Overlap layers to create a sense of depth.

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Go grand with a mirror.

Accentuate high ceilings with a large reflective surface on the mantel. Surround it with an abundance of plants, flowers, artwork and curios.

Hang a wreath!

Dog: Pieter Estersohn. Wreath: Photographed and designed by Maggie Griffin Design. Hobbies: Paul Massey/Loupe Images.

In this outdoor living room, designer Maggie Griffin layered a festive wreath over a mirror. “Outdoor gathering spaces should be treated as interior rooms,” she says. “I loved having a vintage bamboo mirror over the fire. The addition of a faux-berry garland was a playful yet elevated nod to the holiday season.”

Put your hobbies front and center.

There’s no reason your favorite pastimes can’t be part of your decor.

Personalize your mantel and create a conversation starter by embellishing the space with handsome gear like oars or binoculars. Unify the look with art that highlights the theme.

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Go lopsided.

Paint brick to match the mantel.

For a relaxed and spontaneous look, play with overloading objects on one side. In this space, designer Velinda Hellen also used shape and texture to add interest. “The black frame pulls the eye as the natural fibers of the vase and the shape of the hand keep these pieces from becoming boring despite being ‘neutral,’ ” she says.

Mirrors: David Tsay. Brick: Sara Ligorria-Tramp; designed by Velinda Hellen for Emily Henderson Design. Four Seasons: Aydin Arjomand; designed by Phillip Thomas.

While showcasing a full range of collectibles is a great styling approach, you can simplify it with a vignette on a single side. Here, two mirrors with distinct frames shine alongside a stack of three coffee-table books for balance.

The result is a mantel that’s effortlessly chic.

Design for the entire season (not just the holiday).

To keep your decor fresh without changing it monthly, highlight aspects of the four seasons. In this display, designer Phillip Thomas mixed natural textures with metallics and other elements that reflect light to add an icy winter sparkle.

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Just add color

Shake off the winter doldrums and create a dynamic vibe in every room with clever design and smart lighting tweaks

Christopher Dibble; designed by Karen Nepacena of Destination Eichler.

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Play with primaries.

After living in a home with a neutral kitchen, a fun-loving family turned to designer Karen Nepacena of Destination Eichler to breathe life into their new space. Nepacena settled on a mix of red, blue and yellow for the transformation.

“Kerf Design’s vibrant cabinet finish colors really stood out,” Nepacena says. “We knew they were the perfect palette to work into the kitchen.”

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Green: Madeline Harper; designed by Anastasia Casey of The Identité Collective. Blue: Max Burkhalter; designed by Paloma Contreras.

Go lighter than you think.

This kitchen features a single alley-facing window, so designer Anastasia Casey of The Identité Collective went two paint shades lighter than the desired finished look. “When we painted these cabinets outside in natural light, it felt like a bright spring green,” she says. “As soon as we installed them in the kitchen with limited natural lighting, they went much darker, like the moody green we’d hoped for.”

Opt for a reflective backsplash.

Rather than view a dark bar area as a challenge, designer Paloma Contreras embraced it, pairing cabinets painted in Benjamin Moore’s Hale Navy with an antique mirror backsplash from Ann Sacks. “It enlarges the space and infuses it with a sense of glamour,” she says.

Add lights opposite a window.

BRIGHT IDEA The GH Institute’s home improvement experts, Rachel Rothman and Dan DiClerico, share how to choose the best bulb for every space.

To make jewel tones pop and give interiors a lighter feel, illuminate the room evenly by placing lamps away from sources of natural light. “If it’s a table or floor lamp, consider where the switch is and be sure it can be reached easily,” says designer Emily June Spanos. “Then put task lighting in areas where you need additional brightness.”

PICK A buLb type before SHOPPING. Compact fluorescent bulbs cost less up front, but LEDs are more cost-effective in the long run.

BE AWARE OF THE LUMEN COUNT. Brightness is measured in lumens, so pay attention to this instead of wattage to get the light you desire. For the equivalent of a 60-watt bulb, look for at least 800 lumens.

Kerry Kirk Photo; designed by Emily June Spanos of Emily June Designs.

CHOOSE YOUR COLOR. Color temperature is a way to describe the appearance of the light provided by a bulb, measured in degrees Kelvin, which ranges from warm white (2600K to 3200K) to bright white (3200K to 4500K) to daylight (4500K to 6500K). Reading nooks need cooler, higher temps; workspaces call for bright white; and soft white works well for lounging areas.

USE SMART LIGHTING TO MAKE ARTIFICIAL fixtures MORE NATURAL. Human-centric lighting (HCL), which mimics the sun’s movement, can improve your overall health.

Creating HCL is as simple as screwing a color-changing smart bulb into a fixture. Then download the app listed on the packaging, sync up the bulb and set the HCL schedule, or “scene.” You can even add more bulbs into the scene or install a smart light switch, then program all of a room’s fixtures to work at once.

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Play with tone-on-tone.

Tonal: Donna Dotan; architecture and design by Rachael Grochowski, founder, RHG Architecture + Design.

Art: Christopher Dibble; designed by Karen Nepacena of Destination Eichler.

The variation in shades of blue in this attic bedroom isn’t due to light and shadow — designer Rachael Grochowski of RHG Architecture + Design planned it that way. “The different blues allow the space to read like a faceted jewel,” she says. “Light bounces off of light and dark surfaces differently, and that allows the space to feel brighter and more spacious.”

Add a hit of bold color.

Fresh white walls serve as the perfect backdrop for a vibrant piece of vintage art in this bedroom by designer Karen Nepacena. “It adds bright color to the room, and because it was such a loveat-first-sight moment when selecting the piece, it brings the homeowners a lot of happiness,” she says.

This playful pool bathroom, designed by Caron Woolsey, features a graphic coated wallpaper that “aids in the light’s reflectiveness, brightening the space overall,” she says. The gallery wall adds to the uplifting vibe: “It was important to choose artwork in keeping with the aesthetic of the room, but in a different medium than the wallpaper so as not to confuse the eye when entering the space.”

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by IRINA GONZALEZ Like many expat families living in the U.S., my Cuban family relishes our traditions. We may no longer live in the places where we were born or where our families come from, but the holidays are the perfect time to showcase our culture. Noche Buena (Christmas Eve) is an especially important time for us. My mother and I prepare the turkey according to my abuelita’s instructions, by stuffing minced garlic under the skin and pouring naranja agria (a bitter

orange marinade) all over it. Meanwhile, my brother and cousin work diligently to make everyone’s favorite arroz congri (black beans and rice cooked in black bean water). Finally, after hours of cooking, we’ll gather around the table late into the evening, eat our mix of Cuban and American dishes and count the minutes until we get to open presents at midnight.

Recently, I spoke to six inspiring Latinas about their own holiday traditions. Here are the foods and drinks that always grace their tables this season.

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“I’m of Colombian, Argentine and Jewish descent.

For my family, the holidays really start with Rosh Hashanah, which is the Jewish New Year. Food is a huge part of this holiday, and there’s a lot of symbolic food. For Rosh Hashanah, there are a lot of foods that represent a sweet new year. Chicken with dried fruits; apples and challah bread that we dip in honey.

For Hanukkah it’s traditional to eat things fried in oil, so I’ll always have latkes, or potato pancakes.

Recently I used plantains to make the pancakes, and they were so delicious!”

•• Sandy Leibowitz, online

Latina wedding planner born in Venezuela with Costa Rican family

cooking instructor of Colombian, Jewish and Argentine descent

“We like chiles rellenos, which are peppers stuffed with three different types of cheese along with rice and steak.”

•• María de La Luz Robledo, Mexican cofounder of Robledo Family Winery

“We don’t celebrate Thanksgiving in Ecuador, but all of my family is in the U.S. now. So over the years we’ve mixed our own dishes with more American dishes.

One of them is sweet potato mash with marshmallow. We also include Ecuadorean green rice, which is basically cilantro rice with green pepper. We love that mix of foods from different countries.”

•• Erika Batista, Ecuadorean work-from-home mom and creator of @byerikabatista on Instagram

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“My favorite Christmas dish is lombo com abacaxi [pork loin with pineapple slices]. I also love Brazilian-style rice. You cook the rice, and then you put all kinds of yummy stuff in it — ham, olives, raisins, all sorts of things. Then you put cheese in between and on top, and you bake it. My kids’ favorite Brazilian dish is chicken stroganoff, the Brazilian way, which is typically served with potato sticks over white rice.

It’s not a traditional Christmas dish, but in my household, it has become one because my kids ask for it every Christmas.”

•• Camila Alves McConaughey, Brazilian lifestyle expert and founder of Women of Today

“We have pernil — Puerto Rican pork shoulder — but we also have turkey.

And we will have cranberry sauce, but we’ll also have mofongo, a dish made with fried plantains. Cranberry sauce is a fantastic match with the pernil because of the acidity of the cranberry sauce and the fattiness of the pork. I think it works even better than with turkey. It’s this really wonderful, kind of varied menu that includes dishes that my parents grew up with and also dishes typically served in the United States for Thanksgiving.”

•• Alejandra Ramos, Puerto Rican food writer and host of the upcoming The Great American Recipe on PBS

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“In Venezuela, we have a special dish called hallacas, made with corn dough stuffed with chicken, beef or pork and other flavorings wrapped in plantain leaves and boiled.

When I was young, my family would listen to holiday music and form a production line to make hallacas. Luckily, now I can buy them at a local restaurant in California during Christmas. I always bring a little bit of Venezuela to my Christmas celebrations here.”

•• Karla Solórzano,

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“For Christmas, [mom María’s] favorite is cooking the tamales. All the women in our family come together to create them. We all go to my mom’s house, and she cooks, sometimes three turkeys. My mom makes the molé sauce. My brothers carve the turkey.

We all have rice, and sometimes mashed potatoes, with the turkey. It’s like a mix of the American culture and my mom’s heritage on that day. And on New Year’s, right at 12 o’clock, we stand at the door with coins and throw them behind us. Our parents taught this tradition to all nine kids, with the coins representing prosperity in the new year. Once we throw them behind us at midnight, it means we will expect a bountiful harvest for that year.”

•• María de La Luz Robledo, Mexican cofounder of Robledo Family Winery, with daughter Vanessa Robledo

“On Christmas Eve, we go to my parents’ house to celebrate Noche Buena. We’ll start dinner at 8:30 or 9 and eat multiple courses —with pernil, arroz con gandules [rice with pigeon peas] and either tostones or mofongo (or mofongo stuffing).

There’s always a salad and a few vegetable sides and a seafood dish like camarones al ajillo [shrimp in garlic sauce] or camarones enchilados [similar to shrimp Creole]. Then, closer to midnight, we open presents.”

•• Alejandra Ramos, Puerto Rican food writer and host of the upcoming The Great American Recipe on PBS

“Starting at midnight on New Year’s Eve, we eat

12 grapes to signify 12 goals for the new year.”

•• Erika Batista, Ecuadorean work-from-home mom and creator of @byerikabatista on Instagram

“Every Friday night, we light candles for Shabbat. It’s the day of rest for the Sabbath. My family was never very observant when I was growing up, but that is one thing that has remained consistent. And I do it now, with my daughters, every Friday. I feel that it’s really grounding and a really big tradition for us. But my favorite holiday has to be during Passover. We have all of these symbolic foods at the table that signify our history, like the chicken matzah ball soup and brisket. I sometimes change up the way I prepare the brisket, but the matzah balls are tradition — just the way my mom makes them!

We take turns reading from the Haggadah, the prayer book, during the Seder. I just love that moment.”

“I grew up in a really large family, and my grandfather used to dress up as Santa Claus. As soon as I figured out that Santa Claus was my grandfather, I would go earlier in the night and get dressed up in his costume. It would be huge on me, but I made it work. Then I would take candy and toys and give them to the kids who lived in the streets of Brazil. Now my kids save up money throughout the year and then, before Christmas, we buy things for those in need in Brazil, in Africa and here in the United States. That’s our version of what my grandfather did for our family, being able to do that for others, and trying to instill that in my kids today.”

•• Sandy Leibowitz, online

•• Camila Alves McConaughey,

cooking instructor of Colombian, Jewish and Argentine descent

Brazilian lifestyle expert and founder of Women of Today

“On Christmas Eve, I usually play my favorite gaitas, because that’s what I used to do in Venezuela. I have Costa Rican family, so I help them with the Costa Rican food. We make empanadas, arroz con pollo, plantains, pork and chicharrón — fried pork belly or pork rinds. When I have the opportunity to be with the Costa Rican side of the family here, I just feel like I have a little bit of home with me.”

•• Karla Solórzano, Latina wedding planner born in Venezuela with Costa Rican family

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A TRIBUTE TO

Judge Judy FROM HER G R A N DDAUG H T E R “Judge Judy” Sheindlin became a household name thanks to her swift verdicts and punchy one-liners during her long-running courtroom television show.

In November a spin-off, Judy Justice, premiered, featuring Judy’s granddaughter Sarah Rose as law clerk. Here, Sarah Rose shares an intimate letter to the mentor she calls “the light of my life.”

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From the moment I was born, I knew we would have something special. The photos of us from my early years show a connection most people have only after knowing and loving each other for years. Throughout my life, your support and guidance have made me feel confident and secure in a way that’s allowed me to take risks and enjoy life in a way very few have the chance to experience.

Throughout your life and your multiple successful careers, you have created a strong safety net for our entire family. This is one of the best gifts you could have given any of us. It has allowed us to go out in the world and venture down our respective paths knowing that you would always be there to support us or pick us up and dust us off if it didn’t go our way. That is one part of our life together that I wish the public got to see: the pure joy you get when the whole family comes together and shares life experiences and stories that have been made possible by your hard work and dedication.

Some of my most cherished memories are of when my parents would bring my siblings and me to the lake house to be with all the other cousins, aunts and uncles for a weekend. When the snow piled up in the winter, we would create a makeshift bunny hill in the backyard and ride down on saucers. The home videos of everyone laughing, all bundled up, just spending time together, show just how precious family is. You’ve always told me, “If you set the table, they will come.”

You have set the family table for decades, and we all continue to gather there.

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Family is so important, and I have seen firsthand how amazing it can be when there is a strong matriarch leading the way. You saw qualities in me that I eventually discovered but might not have without your nurturing and constant direction. You have had a significant impact on many young ladies’ lives, as evidenced by the fans who come up to you to share that you’re their inspiration for success.

You taught me that the way to build confidence is to be independent and do work in your life that is meaningful and impactful. I have taken that message to heart just as countless others have, and it has served me well.

I love you more and more each day and cannot wait for the future lessons we’ll get to share. You are the light of my life, and I love and respect you more than you know.

With your advice and direction, I have all the tools I need to be a strong, independent woman. I am so lucky to have you as my biggest cheerleader and supporter — and very best friend.

xoxo, Sarah Rose

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‘Wellness’ Plan Turned Into an Eating Disorder”

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One Good Housekeeping staffer on her struggle with orthorexia — and how “healthy habits” can take over your life

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In February 2013, winter storm Nemo settled over Boston, and it was a bad one, even by New England standards. Roads were closed, public transportation lurched to a stop for a day or two and classes in my last semester of senior year of college were canceled. Students stumbled out into the blustery and empty streets, heading toward the standby strip of bars, lobbing snowballs and sledding down Mission Hill as strong winds whipped the whiteness around.

It was a joyous, beer-soaked snow globe — one I trudged right past on my way to the gym.

The next day, I was praised by my hungover friends: “I wish I had your willpower!”; “Ugh, you’re so good!”; and other tropes we repeat nearly reflexively when a person does something that we think is healthy or shows superior discipline. And I did stuff like that all the time: I made measured and calorically scarce meals at home instead of dining out with friends, I opted out of drinking to save the “empty” calories, I tracked the nutritional content of my food—all of which continued to net me a thin body and a slew of compliments.

well-being. I withdrew from loved ones to avoid eating in public and developed a bad temper and a poor attention span from sustained hunger. My body also paid the price — I lost my period, found myself easily exhausted and had cholesterol issues, among other problems twentysomethings aren’t supposed to face.

The diagnoses hit like a nor’easter, impacting not only me but nearly everyone in my periphery who’d lionized my dedication to being “fit and healthy.” It was so baffling. Even my doctors had praised me for my thin body, including an ob/gyn who, some months after my period stopped, eyeballed both me and my chart a couple of times before saying, “I know you probably worked really hard to lose weight, so I won’t ask you to put it back on.”

And hadn’t I merely been living and eating the way our saved posts and Pins and favorite magazines suggested was ideal? Weren’t we supposed to celebrate fitness, healthy choices and the weight loss that (we hoped) came with them? Didn’t the “after” images in all those ads and reality TV shows make it clear that thinness was the outward marker of success that came with a healthy lifestyle change? How had all this made me sick — put me at risk of death, even?

Yet it had. Eating disorders have the second-highest mortality rate of any mental health disorder. Although I — and others — had normalized and even admired my symptoms,

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This sustained “healthy” behavior is also part of what landed me in treatment some 15 months later, diagnosed with a tangle of eating disorders, including one called orthorexia, which is an unhealthy focus on eating “healthily.” What might have started as me trying to eat for “wellness” had become obsessive and threatening to my actual wellness. Controlling my food was my main priority, despite the fact that it was a detriment to my emotional and physical DECEMBER 2021 G H

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the way I lived was life-threatening. And what made these formal diagnoses so scary and confusing was, in part, that they called into question a foundational yet hazardous pillar of our society: diet and wellness culture, which wrongly conflates health with weight. It also equates the behaviors that lead to thinness with “taking care of ourselves,” even when these behaviors lead to measurable harm. Realizing that many of the things I did because I thought they were good for me were in fact symptoms of orthorexia set off ripples of introspection — and a whole lot of relearning — about what true health looked like.

too “healthy”

“Orthorexia nervosa is a condition characterized by exaggerated, obsessive, pathological fixation on healthy food, eating healthy — or, rather, health-conscious eating,” says Rebecca Rialon Berry, Ph.D., a clinical associate professor at NYU Langone Health.

What it looks like from the outside is an “obsession with clean eating, healthy eating [or] pure eating that is becoming more and more prevalent” in society, says Claire Mysko, former CEO of the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA).

And like more widely recognized eating disorders, it can have dire consequences.

“Orthorexia is known to contribute to a number

EATING DISORDERS:

NOTJUST FOR TEENS They affect a surprising number of women in midlife.

Women face pressure to look ever younger and thinner and experience major hormonal shifts in middle age, which may contribute to eating disorders (ED). The Renfrew Center, a nationwide network of treatment clinics, reports a jump in women in their 30s through 60s seeking treatment in the past few years.

The seeds are often planted earlier in life—data suggests that just 5% to 10% of people who develop an ED do so for the first time as adults.

“A portion had it in adolescence, recovered or partially recovered, then relapsed,” says Cynthia M. Bulik, Ph.D., founding director at the UNC Center of Excellence for Eating Disorders in Chapel Hill, NC. Some, she says, had symptoms such as chronic dieting that later blossomed into a disorder. “Many older patients started with restricting anorexia, but shifted to bulimia or binge eating,” adds Margo Maine, Ph.D., an author of The Body Myth: Adult Women and the Pressure to Be Perfect. The most frequent ED in adults is “otherwise specified feeding and eating disorder,” a mix of anorexia and bulimia symptoms, Maine says.

But treatment absolutely is available.

Along with therapy and medication, experts recommend that women seek a program with people of similar age, or one that involves partners and family, so those people can support their recovery. “Eating disorders affect the whole family system,” Maine says. — Beth Howard

of negative mental health and medical complications, including malnutrition and nutritional deficits,” says Berry. Anemia, osteoporosis, hormonal imbalances and an abnormally slow heart rate are just a few of the possible physical effects. Orthorexia, says Veronica E. Garnett, M.S., R.D., C.C., a Health at Every Size (HAES) registered dietitian, has “a very real impact on emotional, mental and physical health.”

“GOOD” FOOD, “BAD” FOOD

Orthorexia is particularly tricky, as “there is no one perfect definition of health, and there is no perfect definition of what makes a food healthy or not,” Garnett says. Some people fixate on nutrients in food, others on the way it is produced, and still others on the inclusion of certain ingredients believed to be healthful or the absence of others thought to be harmful.

With so many perceived food hazards, the quest for “health” can be paralyzing, leaving a vulnerable person constantly questioning their decisions and consuming a rigidly narrow set of “approved” foods or even abstaining from eating altogether.

Of course, introducing more vegetables into your diet is not inherently problematic, and neither is adopting any number of theoretically healthful habits, such as exercising at the same time each day, cooking more at home or looking up a menu online before you head out to a restaurant. But when these choices begin to dictate your daily life and determine your self-worth — for example, if you skip out on plans with friends so you can exercise, because you feel like a failure if you miss a workout — that’s when it can become a serious issue.

A DISORDERED SOCIETY

The causes of orthorexia have not been established, says Berry, though people with certain personality traits seem to be more prone to it. “Obsessive-compulsive tendencies and prior or current eating disorders are known risk factors,” says Berry. “Others include perfectionism, high anxiety or a need for control.” Garnett agrees, adding that a history of trauma, anxiety, depression and substance abuse may also contribute. (I check a lot of these boxes.)

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But make no mistake: Orthorexia is also a societal disease, the biggest cause of which is diet culture, which sends an almost inescapable message that thinness is inherently good and that being in a small body and wellness are the same thing. They are not.

And diet culture can be sneaky: Many “wellness” plans don’t overtly mention weight, but that’s the subtext. “People will say, ‘It’s not a diet; it’s a lifestyle change. It’s first about my health. It’s part of my wellness plan,’” says Judith Matz, L.C.S.W., coauthor with Christy Harrison, M.P.H., R.D., C.D.N., of The Making Peace With Food Card Deck. “These are code words. Any time a person manipulates their food for the purpose of weight loss, it is a diet, and it is subject to the same pitfalls,” says Matz.

This message is subtle, unless you know to look for it. “The images of people who are held up as the picture of so-called wellness, they’re always thin,” says Harrison, who wrote Anti-Diet and hosts the podcast Food Psych.

That said, not everyone with orthorexia is consciously concerned with their weight (though I was). “Restriction per se is not the intention of the individual with orthorexia,” Berry says.

Rather, it’s about controlling what is eaten in an

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attempt to consume only foods deemed healthy.

“For people with orthorexia, the pursuit of a ‘perfect’ diet takes up a significant amount of time and energy and interferes with work, school and relationships,” says Berry. One major red flag is if you feel emotionally unhinged or distressed around food.

A few tendencies to pay attention to, according to NEDA: You’re a major labelchecker and are very worried about the effects of certain ingredients on your health; you cut out entire categories of food (carbs, say, or cooked food, or anything with sugar); you’re so focused on “clean” eating that there aren’t many foods that work for you; you’re really upset when there’s nothing on the menu or at an event that fits into your definition of “healthy”; you’re keenly interested in what other people are eating or you follow lots of eating/healthy lifestyle accounts on social media. None of these on its own constitutes a disorder — the point, says Garnett, is how much time and emotional energy such preoccupations take up.

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CLIMBING OUT OF THE RABBIT HOLE

I was orthorexic for years before I realized I really needed help. Then one night a switch flipped: I was sitting on my couch snacking on baby carrots. As my thumbs were poised to record the input into my calorie-tracking app, I stopped and thought, Wait. Why are you doing this? You’ve reached your goal weight.

And I had! Yet I was more self-conscious and unhappy with my body than ever. I tried to put my phone down but became overwhelmed with panic and dissolved into tears. Then I frantically reopened the app to add the handful of calories from the carrots.

In that moment, I saw how I was incapable of not keeping track of every little bit of food or exercise. That minute of clarity gave me the self-awareness to see my “healthy” behavior for what it truly was: toxic. My obsession with control had, ironically, spun out of control.

And I knew I wasn’t equipped to fix it alone.

Still, finding the help I needed was hard. Multiple therapists had months-long waiting lists. My doctor’s office also said they couldn’t fit me in and suggested that I call a crisis help line before retracting that suggestion. I was terrified that I might actually die before I could get help.

Eventually, my dejection metamorphosed into rage on behalf of myself and the other people who had been similarly failed. I Googled “eating disorder recovery near me” and called the closest program to book an evaluation. I still wasn’t entirely convinced that what I had was an eating disorder, but my concerns hadn’t yet been addressed by any health care professional. The next week I was seen in-office, and days later I was admitted into partial hospitalization for treatment.

During my treatment, I learned that orthorexia can be addressed similarly to the way other eating disorders are, with nutrition therapy and treatment models like Health at Every Size and intuitive eating, a way of relearning to eat according to what the body and mind need to feel good. After months of targeted care and years in sustained therapy, I continue to relearn how to honor my hunger cues and treat my body and mind with compassion and softness instead of judgment and rigidity.

That said, recovery is an active, constant practice; the eating-disorder monster will always lurk. This is why we say “recovering,” not “recovered.” Staying vigilant and being honest

with myself and my support system are things I have to choose again and again to prevent a relapse. “The healing journey does not have to be, and should not be, done alone,” says Garnett. Indeed, I've found that sharing my experiences leaves less room for the secrecy in which eating disorders thrive.

And when I catch old, restrictive habits and thoughts creeping in, I remind myself that eating is about nutrition and pleasure and sociability, not some ever-changing definition of “health” or what my body happens to look like when it is properly nourished. I hope we all come to realize that this kinder, more holistic approach is a much more solid foundation for real health and wellness.

If you or someone you know may be suffering from an eating disorder, call the NEDA helpline at 800-931-2237.

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Game Changers for the Kitchen We’ve been busy! To settle on these 30 stellar selections, experts in the Kitchen Appliances Lab evaluated more than 150 products, and 660 consumer testers put even more items through their paces. The results will make it a little easier to cook, slice, sear, smoke, store and more.

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TOOLS ESSENTIAL KNIFE SET

ONE-AND-DONE SALAD SPINNER This tool has spun its way to the top of our best-tested list for years. The one-handed pump design was inspired by a toy over two decades ago, and it keeps getting better, with features like a storage lock and a patented brake that helps fling water from your greens.

LAB RESULTS Testers liked how they could wash, serve and store salad in one bowl.

KITCHEN WORKHORSE

These sleek knives cut cleanly with little effort. The slim holder is perfect for small spaces and holds five musthave knives: chef’s, santoku, bread, utility and paring.

LAB RESULTS Every tester commented on how sharp these knives were. The block doesn’t have grips on the bottom, which some liked because they could move it easily for quick access.

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A LIGHTER LIFT

Cast iron is heavy, but Lodge has decreased the heft of its tried-and-true cookware with the Blacklock line, including this lightened-up griddle. It has raised handles that make it easy to maneuver, and it’s triple-seasoned, so it’s ready to go on day one.

LAB RESULTS Testers liked the size — “plenty big for a family of four,” said one — and that food didn’t stick.

MISEN CHEF’S KNIFE, $75 FOR 8-INCH, $70 FOR 6-INCH, MISEN.COM

CANGSHAN 6-PIECE TAI BLOCK SET, $300, CRATEANDBARREL.COM

OXO GOOD GRIPS SALAD SPINNER, $31, OXO.COM

REDUCED-WEIGHT CAST IRON

The Misen Chef’s Knife delivers the best of both Western- and Japanese-style knives: Its steel has a high carbon content for Western-style durability, and the blade has a 15° angle (compared with 25° for most Western knives) for Japanese-style precision.

Plus, it comes at a competitive price.

LAB RESULTS Our judges loved how these knives fit in their hands and could cut both hard and soft items.

All-Clad is known for heavy-duty cookware that lasts a lifetime. Now the company has introduced a graphite-core version that’s 80% lighter than copper yet still delivers top-quality results.

LAB RESULTS One former line cook exclaimed that she wished she’d had this skillet in her restaurant days, when she constantly handled heavy pans.

ALL-CLAD G5 GRAPHITE CORE BONDED COOKWARE, FROM $140 PER PIECE, ALL-CLAD.COM

LODGE BLACKLOCK CAST IRON DOUBLE BURNER GRIDDLE, $100, LODGECASTIRON.COM

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This pan, made of stainless steel fused with resilient titanium, is sturdy but not heavy and is oven- and broiler-safe up to 1,050°F. It has an aluminum core for quick heating and a long ergonomic handle for control.

LAB RESULTS This is the pan our Kitchen Appliances Lab’s deputy director reaches for almost every time she cooks because it heats evenly, handles high temps and is easy to clean.

HESTAN NANOBOND 11-INCH SKILLET, $290, HESTANCULINARY.COM

C H E AT S H E E T

M AT E R I A L M AT T E R S Our experts’ guide to the pros and cons of various types of cookware Stainless Steel Pros: Can handle high heat; lasts a long time Con: Sometimes hard to clean

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Pros: Food doesn’t stick; usually lightweight Con: Most shouldn’t be heated to high temps

Pros: Retains heat well; can become nonstick Con: Nonstick coating requires maintenance

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SHAKE UP BREAKFAST This squeezable batter mixer with a BlenderBall wire whisk makes it fast and simple to mix and dispense pancake batter without dirtying a measuring cup, bowl, whisk and ladle.

LAB RESULTS One tester gushed that she now uses this every time she makes pancakes.

WHISKWARE BATTER MIXER, $15, WHISKWARE.COM

STUFFED-WAFFLE MAKER The thought of filled waffles makes our mouths water, but big, fluffy ones that are cooked through and slightly crisp on the outside — like the ones made in this five- or seven-inch PowerXL Stuffed Wafflizer — make us even happier.

LAB RESULTS “I didn’t even know I liked waffles until this brilliant piece of machinery,” said one very happy judge.

POWERXL STUFFED WAFFLIZER, FROM $40, POWERXLWAFFLIZER.COM

EXPERT ESPRESSO

SUSTAINABLE SIPS

This fully automated espresso machine stores beans and grinds them just before portioning them out perfectly based on the espresso drink you choose.

The milk frother stands out for being easy to attach, customize, remove, clean and store.

LAB RESULTS “This espresso maker is like having our own barista,” said one tester.

Sodastream is our go-to for sparkling water—making our own saves thousands of bottles and cans. This model doesn’t need to be plugged in and has a large button you can use to adjust the carbonation depending on how long you hold it down.

LAB RESULTS The dishwashersafe bottle makes cleaning even easier than before.

DE’LONGHI DINAMICA PLUS, $1,500, DELONGHI.COM

SODASTREAM TERRA, $100, SODASTREAM.COM

MULTIFUNCTION BLENDER Vitamix is known for highpowered blenders, and its Ascent series is top-of-the-line.

It can be used with an assortment of accessories (sold separately) like a smoothie cup and a food processor; the motor speed adjusts accordingly.

LAB RESULTS “I think it’s a great investment if you’re someone who makes smoothies every day,” said one tester.

COMPACT COFFEE

VITAMIX ASCENT A3500, FROM $600, VITAMIX.COM

HANDS-FREE JUICING Hurom makes it simpler to juice with a large self-feeding hopper.

No more standing by, inserting each ingredient piece by piece.

LAB RESULTS “It handled large pieces of apple and carrot with ease,” said one tester.

HUROM H200 EASY CLEAN SLOW JUICER, $699, HUROM.COM

Minimalists and coffee fans appreciate that the Aeropress, when nested, is about the size of a mug.

It makes fullbodied coffee for espressostyle drinks and iced coffee in about one minute with the use of hot water.

CUSTOM ICE CREAM

Testers called it “incredibly easy to use,” and one said it made “better coffee than anything else in my house.”

Ninja’s Creami comes with pint containers you prep and freeze overnight and can then turn into ice cream, gelato, milkshakes and more in less than five minutes. It’s more compact than most ice cream makers.

LAB RESULTS Our judges were impressed that the ice cream and gelato settings yielded different textures, even with the same recipe.

AEROPRESS COFFEE MAKER, $30, AEROPRESS.COM

NINJA CREAMI ICE CREAM MAKER, $200, NINJAKITCHEN.COM

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APPLIANCES GENIUS OVEN

DOUBLE-BASKET AIR FRYER This versatile air fryer has two baskets so you can cook for a crowd, make different dishes at the same time or use just one side for small portions.

LAB RESULTS We test a lot of air fryers, and the Ninja stands out for its ease of use and powerful performance.

This countertop oven’s smarts are next-level. As soon as you place food inside, it recognizes that, offers programs for cooking and lets you monitor progress via an app. The touchscreen control panel resembles a smartphone, and the unit gets smarter with software updates.

LAB RESULTS In addition to a smooth user experience, this unit aced our lab tests.

JUNE OVEN, STARTING FROM $599, JUNEOVEN.COM

NINJA FOODI 6-IN-1 8-QT 2-BASKET AIR FRYER WITH DUALZONE TECHNOLOGY, $180, NINJAKITCHEN.COM

INSTANT-READ THERMOMETER

MULTIPLE APPLIANCES IN ONE Using a multicooker can be intimidating, but the ChefIQ Smart Cooker simplifies the process by offering a built-in calculator to help you choose cooking times as well as a connected app loaded with video recipes.

LAB RESULTS “I thought it was fun to use,” said one tester, “and since my husband can’t cook, he really liked the tutorials.”

The Thermomix has been doing it all since 1971: It weighs ingredients, chops, blends, whisks, cooks, steams and more. The large screen and control knob on the TM6 make it easy to find and follow step-by-step recipes from its integrated Cookidoo app as well as order groceries.

LAB RESULTS “Having meals and ingredients laid out for me like that was a life-changing experience,” said one tester.

CHEFIQ SMART COOKER, $180, CHEFIQ.COM

THERMOMIX TM6, $1,499, THERMOMIX.COM

SMART SIDEKICK

PRO-LEVEL STEAM OVEN Once found mostly in restaurants, combination steam ovens are now showing up in homes. This built-in one allows you to use it as a regular oven or as a steamer when you can finish the cooking process with roasting or broiling.

It can also cook food sous vide.

LAB RESULTS The control panel is straightforward and highly responsive.

The Thermapen One turns on right away when you pull it open. It easily pierces all types of food and gives results in one second. The large body, which comes in multiple colors, offers a comfortable grip and has enough length to protect your hands from the heat.

LAB RESULTS “I feel like I won a super prize,” said one tester.

MIELE COMBI-STEAM OVEN DGC 6860 XXL, FROM $5,499, MIELEUSA.COM

THERMOWORKS THERMAPEN ONE, $105, THERMOWORKS.COM

CLUTTER CUTTER The Cord Wrapper is a simple tool that proves useful around the kitchen. It sticks to an appliance so you can neatly wrap the cord around it and keep your counters tidy.

LAB RESULTS After testing, one of our judges went out to buy several to use with her own stand mixer, blender, slow cooker and more.

This sleek slide-in has a gas cooktop and an electric oven with two doors, which allows you to use it as two separate ovens if you desire. The control panel is operated by a large, simplified knob and a responsive touchscreen. It’s Wi-Fi connected.

LAB RESULTS Our tester loved the versatility, especially for air-frying.

THE CORD WRAPPER, $25 FOR TWO, THECORDWRAPPER.COM

SAMSUNG SMART DIAL SLIDE-IN DUAL FUEL RANGE, $3,329, SAMSUNG.COM

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STORAGE SUPER SAVER

ALL-PURPOSE CONTAINERS

MODULAR PACKING

These stackable, leakproof storage containers are made with glass that’s oven-safe up to 450°F. Each can be microwaved with the lid on — unlatch to vent.

LAB RESULTS “The quality of the glass [and plastic version that was also tested] was superior, and the tight-fitting seals are better than anything I have ever used before,” said one tester.

These stainless steel containers are lightweight and perfect for packing up snacks and on-thego meals. They stack neatly and are easy to wash by hand or in the dishwasher when done.

LAB RESULTS Testers liked how they’re plastic-free and easy to transport; they’re great for dry goods.

RUBBERMAID BRILLIANCE GLASS FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, FROM $9, RUBBERMAID.COM

Stasher continues to innovate with the introduction of this quart-size food-grade silicone bag that opens wide on the corners so you can fill it with bulky items like thick sandwiches. It’s microwave-, dishwasher-, sous vide– and freezer-safe.

LAB RESULTS One tester said one of her favorite uses was for storing frozen bananas — genius!

STASHER QUART BAG, $20, STASHERBAG.COM

COLLAPSIBLE LUNCH MATE Made of food-grade silicone, this 36-oz collapsible bowl is sturdy in the open position and can handle hot foods (it’s microwave- and dishwasher-safe).

LAB RESULTS “You don’t realize how useful this item is until you try it,” said one judge. “It’s perfect for lunch, and I can toss it in my backpack when I’m done.”

KLEAN KANTEEN FOOD BOX COMPLETE SET, $60, KLEANKANTEEN.COM

STOJO BOWL, $20, STOJO.CO

Outdoors

BRILLIANT BACKYARD PIZZA

POWERFUL PELLET GRILL

QUALITY CARBON STEEL

DUTCH OVEN AND GRILL PAN IN ONE

This pizza oven can be used with wood or charcoal, and a gas burner can be bought separately ($100). It can heat up to 950°F, features a 15-mm pizza stone surface, fits a 16-inch pie and can be used to cook other foods.

LAB RESULTS The large opening on the back allows you to refill wood and coal easily.

It can be hard to get a real sear with pellet grills, which are best known for smoking, but the Weber SmokeFire makes this possible: It cooks over direct heat, reaching up to 600°F. LAB RESULTS With the Weber Connect smart technology, cooking steak to the perfect doneness (with char marks!) is foolproof.

Carbon steel is not new, but the chef-approved material is making its way into home kitchens. It combines the heating capabilities of cast iron with the lighter weight of stainless steel cookware; plus, it heats faster and is safe to 500°F, which makes it great for outdoor cooking.

LAB RESULTS We like how light and durable this pan is.

Also, the handle is wide enough to grasp comfortably.

Enameled cast iron heats evenly and retains heat well, which makes it suitable for stovetop, oven and outdoor use (up to 500°F). This Misen Dutch Oven comes with a grill pan that serves as a lid and costs a fraction of the price of competitors.

LAB RESULTS Our beef stew came out tender and flavorful, while our steak got nice grill marks with the pan.

SARDEL 10-INCH CARBON STEEL SKILLET, $80, SARDELKITCHEN.COM

MISEN DUTCH OVEN, $165, MISEN.COM

OONI KARU 16 MULTI-FUEL PIZZA OVEN, $799, OONI.COM

WEBER SMOKEFIRE EX4 (2ND GEN), $999, WEBER.COM

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Decorator’s delight A beautiful red ribbon makes everything feel more festive.

Sweets for the Season

Mike Garten. Food styling by Karen Tack. Prop styling by Lis Engelhart.

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This time of year, showstopping desserts often double as decor.

Turn the page for more stunning cookies, chocolates and candies that taste as good as they look.

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Chocolate Coins p. 95

Food for Thought These chocolate treats are inspired by the mendiant, a French holiday confection.

Historically, specific toppings represented the colors of four Roman Catholic monastic orders, but now the candies are sprinkled with a variety of nuts and dried fruits.

This page: Mike Garten; food styling by Karen Tack; prop styling by Lis Engelhart. Opposite page: Mike Garten; food styling by Simon Andrews; prop styling by Lis Engelhart.

Pecan Cupcakes with Spiced Vanilla Frosting p. 95

Sugar Cookie Trees

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White Chocolate– Dipped Madeleines

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Beef Wellington

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Culinary Classic The name Beef Wellington may have been inspired by the Duke of Wellington, who defeated Napoléon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. But the dish didn’t become an American dinner-party staple until the mid 1960s, after Julia Child featured it on her television show The French Chef.

MAKEAHEAD APPS!

Herbed White Bean Dip

Marinated Olives and Goat Cheese p. 92

Mike Garten. Food styling: Simon Andrews. Prop styling: Christina Lane.

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Winning Gins A balanced flavor and an array of botanical notes like juniper, herbs, spices and flowers make these gins shine.

Elegant favorite Smooth and citrusy — perfect for a refreshing G&T PORTOBELLO ROAD GIN, $34, PORTOBELLOROADGIN.COM

Fragrant and complex

Mike Garten. Food styling: Simon Andrews. Prop styling: Christina Lane.

Local Scottish wildflowers and herbs add layers of flavor and finesse THE BOTANIST ISLAY DRY GIN, $40, THEBOTANIST.COM

Pear Gin Fizz

Rich and unique Oak-aged, with a touch of Vermont raw honey for a hint of sweetness

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CALEDONIA SPIRITS BARR HILL TOM CAT GIN, $46, CALEDONIASPIRITS.COM

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Balsamic Roasted Red Onions p. 91

Escarole SALAD with Red Wine Vinaigrette

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Sherry-Glazed GREEN BEANS p. 92

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PASTA MAKER “This dynamo makes it easy to turn out a batch of homemade pasta in about 10 minutes. Just add the ingredients into the mixing chamber and the machine takes care of the rest.”

— Nicole Papantoniou, Kitchen Appliances deputy lab director

GH Pasta Maker, qvc.co/GH

Our kitchen pros show you how to turn out perfect results in minutes — set your water to boil!

Pasta any night!

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Beet

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“The dough may look crumbly in the machine, but don’t add extra liquid!

A drier dough will be extruded from the machine well, creating smooth and tender noodles.

Extra moisture will cause the pasta to stick together.”

—Rochelle Palermo, contributing food editor This fall, look for Rochelle on QVC, where she’ll show off the pasta maker and other GH cookware.

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macaroni Shaping Disc

“Changing pasta colors is as easy as replacing the water in the dough with a different liquid. Try adding beet or spinach juice or tomato paste for a pop of vibrant color. While you won’t get much flavor from the vegetable, you can think of it as a natural food dye!”

—Kate Merker, chief food director

Spinach

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Tomato

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spaghetti Shaping Disc

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“Fresh gluten-free pasta is particularly delicate, especially before the noodles are cooked. So instead of lifting spaghetti into boiling water with tongs, slide strands directly from your tray into the pot.

This way you’ll avoid broken strands.”

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WHY WE MADE IT Kneading pasta dough by hand (or even in a mixer!) is tough, since it typically requires little liquid and many turns to soften it and develop the gluten before it can be extruded, or passed through a roller. Pasta makers like this one make the process easier by kneading the dough for you and shaping it as soon as it’s done.

GH LAB RESULTS “Our favorite part of testing was experimenting with the eight discs,” says Nicole. “They allowed us to make everything from penne to spaghetti, attached to the machine easily and stayed securely in place.

The cutting tool was handy for making smooth cuts, and the two cleaning tips removed dough from all the differentshaped crevices nicely.”

A sloped reservoir and three small holes mean minimal spillage and allow for slow, controlled distribution of liquids like water, beaten egg and vegetable juice into the flour.

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SEAL PROMISE All GH Seal products are rigorously assessed by the GH Labs. We stand behind them with our exclusive refund-orreplacement limited warranty.*

We teamed up with chef Curtis Stone to create a machine that simplifies making pasta at home. From fresh noodles you can hang to dry or cook right away to gluten-free varieties, the pasta-bilities are endless!

Choose one 8-oz batch or a double batch, and the machine will adjust the mixing and extruding times accordingly. You also have the option of selecting manual mode.

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Monitor your dough as it’s mixing to see if you need to add more liquid or flour as it comes together, as well as how much more still needs to be extruded.

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Pasta is extruded from this nozzle, which is fitted with your desired shaping disc; the pasta can be cut into any length you wish with the included cutting tool.

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Slide out for access to all the pasta-shaping discs and cleaning tools and the cutter.

*Applicable if product proves defective within two years of purchase. Replacement at GH’s discretion; cash refund limited to lesser of the amount of the purchase price or $2,000. Certain other limitations apply. Go to ghseal.com for details.

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S I M P L E H O M E M A D E PA S T A 1 large egg, well beaten 2 to 3 Tbsp water 1 tsp olive oil 227 g (8 oz) all-purpose flour

1. Fit pasta maker with desired shaping disc.

2. Place small measuring cup or bowl on digital scale. Add egg and then enough water to reach 85 g (3 oz) total weight. Stir in oil.

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4. When pasta maker is done mixing, press Start/Stop to start extrusion process. Use knife to cut pasta to desired length.

Palermo: Wonho Frank Lee.

Active 25 min. | Total 25 min. | Makes About 8 oz

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T H E WOR K BOOK than beef log on shortest side.

8. Unwrap beef and place log along edge of long side of pastry. Brush edges of pastry with beaten egg. Roll beef in puff pastry to cover completely.

Fold ends of puff pastry like a present to cover ends; pinch to seal and fold underneath. Place seam side down on baking sheet.

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9. Brush top and sides of pastry with egg, then use small, sharp knife to cut a few slits in top of pastry. Roast until instant-read thermometer inserted in center reads 120°F for rare, 30 to 35 min. Let rest 10 min., then slice and serve warm.

SERVES 8 About 575 cal, 40.5 g fat (17 g sat), 32 g pro, 955 mg sodium, 29 g carb, 2 g fiber

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Active 15 min. | Total 15 min.

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Active 45 min. | Total 1 hr. 35 min.

Mike Garten.

2 Tbsp olive oil 1 2-lb center-cut beef tenderloin, tied with twine Kosher salt and pepper 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 shallots, finely chopped 1 lb mixed mushrooms, trimmed 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves 1 Tbsp dry sherry or brandy 10 to 12 thin slices prosciutto Flour, for dusting 14 oz puff pastry, thawed 1 large egg

3. Meanwhile, to food processor, add mushrooms and pulse to finely chop.

Increase heat under skillet to medium, add mushrooms to shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms have released their liquid, about 5 min. Continue cooking, stirring often, until mushrooms have browned, 12 to 15 min. more.

4. Stir in garlic and thyme and cook 2 min. Stir in sherry and cook until nearly dry, 15 sec. Transfer to plate.

5. Put 3 sheets of plastic wrap, overlapping, on work surface. Place prosciutto on top, overlapping to make roughly a 12- by 7-in. rectangle. Spread mushroom mixture evenly over prosciutto.

1. Heat oil in large skillet on mediumhigh. Season beef with 3/4 tsp each salt and pepper, then cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 7 min. total. Transfer to plate, let rest 5 min., then remove twine and brush with mustard.

6. Place beef tenderloin on bottom edge of mushrooms and carefully roll tenderloin in mushroom-prosciutto layer, using plastic wrap to help tighten it as you roll. Once completely rolled, wrap in plastic, twisting ends to make sure it is very tight. Refrigerate 15 min.

2. Wipe out skillet, then add butter and heat on medium-low. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, 4 min.

7. Heat oven to 400°F. On lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry and roll to rectangle about 3 in. wider

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1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp red wine or sherry vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard Kosher salt and pepper 1/3 cup olive oil 1 large head escarole, torn into pieces 2 shallots, thinly sliced 4 oz blue cheese, broken into small pieces 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

BA LSA MIC ROA STED R ED ON IONS Q G V O Active 15 min. | Total 30 min.

4 medium red onions, each cut into 8 wedges 4 Tbsp olive oil 6 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for sprinkling Kosher salt and pepper 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1. Heat oven to 400°F. On rimmed baking sheet, toss onions with oil, thyme and 3/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Roast 12 min.

2. Toss with vinegar; continue roasting until golden brown and tender, 10 to 15 min. more. Transfer to shallow bowl; sprinkle with thyme if desired.

SERVES 8 About 85 cal, 7 g fat (1 g sat), 1 g pro, 185 mg sodium, 6 g carb, 1 g fiber

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1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spread nuts on rimmed baking sheet and toast, tossing occasionally, until fragrant, 6 to 8 min.; remove from baking sheet (they will keep cooking).

2. In small bowl, whisk together vinegar, mustard, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. While whisking constantly, gradually add oil.

3. In large bowl, toss escarole, shallots and walnuts. Just before serving, drizzle vinaigrette over top and gently toss to coat. Sprinkle with blue cheese and pomegranate seeds.

SERVES 8 About 235 cal, 21.5 g fat (4.5 g sat), 6 g pro, 345 mg sodium, 7 g carb, 4 g fiber

T H E WOR K B O OK 1/2 clove garlic, grated 3 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for drizzling 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice Crostini and vegetables, for serving

CRUSHED CANDY CANES

1. Bring large pot of water to a boil. Fill bowl with ice water. Add salt to boiling water, then in batches, using strainer, dunk kale, then scallion greens and basil, to wilt; immediately transfer to ice water to cool. Drain well.

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M A R INATED OLI V ES A N D GOAT CHEESE Q G M V

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Active 10 min. | Total 30 min.

Active 15 min. | Total 15 min.

1/2 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives, smashed 3 strips lemon zest, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 1 sprig fresh oregano, leaves only 11/2 tsp pink peppercorns, crushed 1 tsp whole coriander, crushed 1/2 cup olive oil 4 oz fresh goat cheese Flaky sea salt Crostini and vegetables, for serving

1 1 11/2 1/2 2 1 1

1. In small saucepan, warm olives, lemon zest, garlic, oregano, peppercorns, coriander and oil on low until garlic is golden brown, about 5 min.

2. Break goat cheese into pieces and arrange in shallow bowl or on platter.

Spoon warm oil mixture on top and let sit 10 min. Sprinkle with salt and serve with crostini and vegetables for dipping and spreading.

STIR INTO HOT CHOCOLATE In large saucepan, combine 2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder and 3/4 cup sugar. Whisk in 11/2 cups milk until fully incorporated (mixture will be a thick paste). Gradually whisk in 61/2 cups milk.

Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 min. Add 8 oz semisweet chocolate chips and whisk until melted. Strain into second pot, then stir in candy canes. Serve topped with toasted marshmallows.

SERVES 6 TO 8 About 100 cal, 6 g fat (1 g sat), 4 g pro, 295 mg sodium, 11 g carb, 4 g fiber

tsp olive oil shallot, finely chopped cups dry sherry wine cup sherry vinegar Tbsp brown sugar Tbsp cold unsalted butter lb green beans, blanched Kosher salt and pepper

Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium. Add shallot and cook until tender, 4 to 5 min. Add wine, vinegar and sugar and simmer until syrupy and reduced by three-fourths, 15 to 20 min.

Whisk in butter, then toss with green beans and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper.

SERVES 8 About 65 cal, 2 g fat (1 g sat), 1 g pro, 125 mg sodium, 10 g carb, 2 g fiber

PE A R GIN FIZZ

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Active 15 min. | Total 25 min.

2 pears 1/2 cup honey 8 sprigs fresh thyme, plus more for serving 1 cup gin 1 cup pear nectar or juice 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 2 cups prosecco

SERVES 6 TO 8 About 195 cal, 20 g fat (4.5 g sat), 3 g pro, 545 mg sodium, 1 g carb, 0 g fiber

1. Coarsely grate 1 pear and add to small saucepan along with honey, thyme and 1 cup water. Simmer until honey has dissolved and pear has broken down, 15 min. Remove from heat and let cool, then strain.

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HER BED W HITE BE A N DIP Q G M V Active 15 min. | Total 15 min.

Kosher salt and pepper 2 cups baby kale 2 scallions, green and white portions separated 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1 15-oz can white beans, rinsed

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2. In pitcher, combine gin, nectar, lemon juice and 1 cup pear syrup, then add prosecco. Thinly slice remaining pear. Serve gin fizz over ice with sliced pear and thyme sprigs if desired. Serves 8.

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Mike Garten. Illustrations © Clare Owen, i2iart.com.

MAKE A PEPPERMIN-TINI Dip rims of 4 martini glasses in melted white chocolate and then in crushed candy canes; let set. To cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 12 oz white chocolate liqueur, 6 oz vanilla vodka and 3 oz white crème de menthe. Shake until cold, then strain into prepared martini glasses.

2. In food processor, puree beans, kale, basil, scallion greens and whites and garlic with oil, lemon juice and 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper. Serve with crostini and vegetables.

T H E WOR K B O OK Pasta Any Night! p. 80

LEMON-PEPPER PA STA

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Active 30 min. | Total 30 min.

Makes Single batch, about 8 oz

2 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks, well beaten 4 Tbsp finely grated lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp lemon juice Cold water 2 tsp olive oil Kosher salt and pepper 227 g (8 oz) all-purpose flour 1. Fit pasta maker with shaping disc.

LEMON-PEPPER LINGU IN E W ITH CR E A M Y CHICK EN & BROCCOLI Active 20 min. | Total 40 min.

2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 11/2 lbs broccoli, cut into small florets 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-in. pieces Kosher salt and pepper 3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, smashed 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups whole milk 1 lb Lemon-Pepper Pasta (recipe at right) 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1. Bring large pot of water to a boil.

2. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in large skillet on medium-high. Add broccoli and cook until bright green, 3 to 4 min.; transfer to plate.

3. Add remaining Tbsp oil to skillet.

Season chicken with 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper and cook until golden brown on all sides, 4 to 5 min.; transfer to large bowl. Add lemon juice to pan, scraping up browned bits, then pour over chicken in bowl.

Mike Garten.

4. Add butter, onion and garlic to skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 6 min. Sprinkle flour over onion and cook, stirring, 1 min.

2. Place small measuring cup on digital scale; tare scale. Add eggs, egg yolks and lemon juice, then enough water to reach 99 g (31/2 oz) total weight. Stir in oil. Then add lemon zest, a pinch of salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper and mix to combine.

3. Add flour to mixing chamber; attach lid. Press Start to turn on pasta maker.

Press Mode to select Single Batch.

Press Start. Slowly pour egg mixture through liquid inlet into chamber.

4. When pasta maker is done mixing, press Start to begin the extrusion process. Use flat cleaning tool to cut pasta to desired length.

5. When ready to cook, bring large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 Tbsp salt, then pasta, and cook until just tender, 2 to 10 min. depending on shape.

SIMPLE HOMEM A DE PA STA Q V

Active 20 min. | Total 20 min.

1/4 4 3 1 2 2 2 1 1

cup olive oil anchovies, chopped cloves garlic, thinly sliced red chile, sliced Tbsp fresh oregano leaves Tbsp capers, drained and chopped tsp fennel seeds, crushed 15-oz can crushed tomatoes lb Simple Homemade Pasta (recipe at left) 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 1/3 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1. Bring large pot of water to a boil.

2. In large skillet on medium, heat oil, anchovies, garlic, chile, oregano, capers and fennel. Cook, stirring often, until garlic begins to turn golden brown, 2 to 3 min.

3. Add tomatoes and simmer 5 min.

4. Add pasta to boiling water and cook 2 min. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water.

1 large egg, well beaten 2 to 3 Tbsp water or spinach juice or beet juice or 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp olive oil 227 g (8 oz) all-purpose flour

5. Transfer pasta to skillet with sauce along with 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and toss to combine. Cook 1 min., adding additional reserved water to loosen sauce as desired.

Toss with pecorino and parsley.

1. Fit pasta maker with shaping disc.

2. Place small measuring cup on digital scale; tare scale. Add egg and then enough water or liquid to reach 85 g (3 oz) total weight. Stir in oil.

5. Gradually mix in milk and 1 cup water and bring to a boil, then simmer until slightly thickened, 5 to 7 min.

6. Cook pasta per recipe instructions.

Fold Parmesan into sauce, then add pasta and gently toss to coat. Fold in chicken and broccoli.

4. When pasta maker is done mixing, press Start to begin the extrusion process. Use flat cleaning tool to cut pasta to desired length.

SERVES 4 About 1,020 cal, 35 g fat (11.5 g sat), 60 g pro, 710 mg sodium, 117 g carb, 9 g fiber

5. When ready to cook, bring large pot of water to a boil. Add 1 Tbsp salt, then pasta, and cook until just tender, 2 to 10 min. depending on shape.

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Active 15 min. | Total 15 min.

Makes Single batch, about 8 oz

3. Add flour to mixing chamber; attach lid. Press Start to turn on pasta maker.

Press Mode to select Single Batch.

Press Start. Slowly pour egg mixture through liquid inlet into chamber.

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SERVES 4 About 715 cal, 25.5 g fat (6.5 g sat), 25 g pro, 870 mg sodium, 98 g carb, 6 g fiber

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BEET FET T UCCIN E W ITH H A ZELN U TS & GOAT CHEESE Q V Active 15 min. | Total 20 min.

1/4 4 8 2

cup olive oil cloves garlic, thinly sliced oz hazelnuts, roughly chopped tsp grated lemon zest plus 2 Tbsp juice 2 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves, plus more for sprinkling Kosher salt 1 lb Simple Homemade Pasta, made with beet juice (recipe at left) 2 oz fresh goat cheese, crumbled

1. Bring large pot of water to a boil.

2. Place oil in small pot, add garlic and cook on medium-low until fragrant, 1 to 2 min.

3. Add hazelnuts and cook until golden brown, 4 to 5 min. Add lemon zest and thyme and cook 1 min.

Stir in lemon juice and 1/2 tsp salt.

4. Cook pasta per recipe instructions, then toss with hazelnut mixture.

Serve topped with goat cheese and also with thyme if desired.

SERVES 4 About 995 cal, 56.5 g fat (7.5 g sat), 26 g pro, 450 mg sodium, 100 g carb, 9 g fiber

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SPINACH M AC A RON I W ITH BE A NS & GR EENS Q

GLU T EN-FR EE SPAGHET T I W ITH CL A MS & BACON CRUMBS Q G

Active 25 min. | Total 25 min.

Active 30 min. | Total 30 min.

Active 30 min. | Total 30 min.

2 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp capers, patted dry 4 oz cured Spanish chorizo, thinly sliced into half-moons 1 shallot, finely chopped 3/4 cup pitted Castelvetrano olives, roughly chopped 1 lb Simple Homemade Pasta, made with tomato paste (recipe, page 93) 1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh oregano leaves, chopped

2 Tbsp olive oil 1 lb sweet Italian sausage, casings removed 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 tsp crushed red pepper 3/4 cup dry white wine 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth 1 bunch Tuscan kale, stems discarded, leaves chopped into 11/2-in. pieces 1 15-oz can white beans, rinsed 1 lb Simple Homemade Pasta, made with spinach juice (recipe, page 93) 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for serving Kosher salt and pepper

1. Bring large pot of water to a boil.

2. Heat oil in large skillet on mediumhigh, add capers and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to blister (be careful, as they tend to spatter) and turn golden brown, about 2 min.

3. Add chorizo and shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until chorizo gets crisp around edges, 3 to 4 min. Remove from heat and toss with olives.

1. Bring large pot of water to a boil.

2. Heat oil in large skillet on mediumhigh, add sausage and cook, breaking up into small pieces, until browned, 5 to 7 min.

4. Cook pasta per recipe instructions.

Toss chorizo mixture with pasta, then toss with herbs.

3. Add garlic and red pepper and cook 1 min. Add wine and simmer 2 min.

SERVES 4 About 715 cal, 26.5 g fat (6.5 g sat), 23 g pro, 1,035 mg sodium, 93 g carb, 4 g fiber

4. Add broth and kale and simmer 3 min. Add beans and simmer until kale is just tender, 2 min. more.

5. Cook pasta per recipe instructions.

Toss pasta with bean mixture, then Parmesan and 1/4 tsp each salt and pepper. Serve topped with additional Parmesan if desired.

GLU TEN-FR EE SPAGHET TI Q G Active 25 min. | Total 25 min.

Makes Single batch, about 8 oz

4 slices bacon, finely chopped 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 2 shallots, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 tsp crushed red pepper 1 cup dry white wine 3 lbs littleneck or Manila clams, scrubbed 1 lb Gluten-Free Spaghetti (recipe at right) 1. Bring large pot of water to a boil.

2. In small skillet on medium, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 6 min. Transfer to paper towel–lined plate and let cool, then toss with parsley and basil.

3. Melt butter in large skillet (with lid) on medium. Add shallots and sauté 1 min. Stir in garlic and red pepper and cook 1 min.

4. Add wine and bring to a simmer.

Add clams and cook, covered, until they open, 4 to 6 min.

5. Meanwhile, cook pasta per recipe instructions. Toss clam mixture with cooked pasta and sprinkle with bacon crumbs.

SERVES 4 About 615 cal, 20.5 g fat (6.5 g sat), 31 g pro, 395 mg sodium, 83 g carb, 11 g fiber

1. Fit pasta maker with spaghetti or thin spaghetti disc.

2. Place small measuring cup on digital scale; tare scale.

Add eggs and then enough water to reach 113 g (4 oz) total weight. Stir in oil.

3. Add gluten-free flour to mixing chamber; attach lid.

Press Start to turn on pasta maker. Press Mode to select Single Batch. Press Start. Slowly pour egg mixture through liquid inlet into chamber.

4. When pasta maker is done mixing, press Start to begin the extrusion process. Use flat cleaning tool to cut pasta to desired length.

5. When ready to cook, bring large pot of water to a boil.

Add 1 Tbsp salt, then pasta, and cook until just tender, 3 to 5 min.

Mike Garten.

SERVES 4 About 1,100 cal, 52 g fat (16.5 g sat), 43 g pro, 1,245 mg sodium, 114 g carb, 9 g fiber

2 large eggs, beaten Cold water 1 tsp olive oil 227 g (8 oz) gluten-free flour blend, preferably Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour or King Arthur Measure for Measure Flour Kosher salt

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T H E WOR K B O OK Sweets for the Season p. 69

5. Heat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Using floured cookie cutters, cut out cookies. Place on prepared sheets. Reroll, chill and cut scraps.

6. Bake, rotating positions of baking sheets halfway through, until cookies are light golden brown around edges, 10 to 12 min. Let cool on sheets 5 min. before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

7. Use royal icing to “glue” cookies together in tree shape with star at top and dust with confectioners’ sugar if desired.

C A N DY C A N E MER INGU ES G M V Active 30 min. | Total 1 hr. 45 min.

Makes About 4 dozen

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Active 30 min. plus decorating Total 45 min.

Makes About 2 dozen

23/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temp 3/4 cup sugar 1 large egg 11/2 tsp pure vanilla extract Green gel food coloring Graduated round cookie cutters Small star cookie cutter Royal icing (goodhousekeeping .com/royal-icing-recipe) Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting 1. In large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.

2. In second large bowl, using electric mixer on high speed, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 min.

Beat in egg and then vanilla.

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3. Reduce mixer speed to low and gradually add flour mixture, mixing just until incorporated. Divide dough into 4 portions. Keep portions wrapped in plastic while coloring.

large egg whites cup sugar tsp cream of tartar tsp peppermint extract Red and silver gel food coloring

1. Heat oven to 200°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

CHOCOL ATE COINS

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Active 15 min. | Total 45 min.

Makes About 15

1. Melt 6 oz bittersweet chocolate in microwave or over double boiler.

2. Drop Tbsp-size spoonfuls of chocolate, at least 2 in. apart, on parchment-lined baking sheet.

3. Bang sheet on counter once or twice to spread chocolate into thin pools about 2 in. wide.

4. While chocolate is still liquid, sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped shelled pistachios, 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots and 1 Tbsp flaky sea salt.

2. In large metal or glass bowl, whisk together egg whites, sugar and cream of tartar. Set bowl over (but not in) saucepan of simmering water and cook, whisking constantly, until sugar has dissolved and whites are very warm to the touch, 3 to 4 min.

3. Remove from heat and, using electric mixer, beat on low speed, gradually increasing speed to high, until glossy soft peaks form, about 5 min. Beat in peppermint extract.

4. Fit pastry bag with 1/2-in. round pastry tip. Using paintbrush, paint vertical stripes of food coloring inside pastry bag. Spoon egg white mixture into bag and pipe 1-in. rounds onto prepared baking sheets.

5. Bake meringues until just set on the outside, 60 to 75 min. Transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

4. Working with 1 portion at a time, add a couple of drops of green food coloring to dough and mix until fully incorporated. (Tip: Tint slightly darker than you desire; cookies will bake up lighter.) Roll between 2 sheets of parchment paper to 1/8 in. thick.

Chill until firm, 30 min. in refrigerator or 15 min. in freezer. Repeat with remaining dough.

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PEC A N CU PC A K ES W ITH SPICED VA N ILL A FROSTING M V Active 15 min. | Total 40 min. | Makes 12

1 11/2 1 1/2 1/2 1/2 1/4 1/2 1/2 1/2 2 3 3/4 2 2 1

cup pecans, plus more for topping cups all-purpose flour tsp baking powder tsp baking soda tsp kosher salt tsp ground cinnamon tsp plus 1/8 tsp freshly grated nutmeg cup plus 4 Tbsp (11/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temp, divided cup light brown sugar cup granulated sugar tsp clementine zest large eggs cup buttermilk tsp pure vanilla extract, divided cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted to 2 Tbsp heavy cream Candied clementines, for serving

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 12-cup muffin pan with paper liners. In food processor, finely grind pecans. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and 1/4 tsp nutmeg and pulse to combine; set aside.

2. Using electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup butter with brown and granulated sugars and clementine zest until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 min. Beat in eggs 1 at a time.

3. Reduce speed to low and gradually add pecan mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Stir in buttermilk and 1 tsp vanilla. Divide batter among cups.

4. Bake until wooden pick inserted into center comes out clean, 12 to 18 min. Let cool 10 min., then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

5. Make frosting: Using electric mixer, beat confectioners’ sugar, cream and remaining 1/8 tsp nutmeg, tsp vanilla and 4 Tbsp butter until light and fluffy.

Spread on cupcakes; top with pecans and clementines.

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and yolks don’t scramble). When consistency is pudding-like, start whisking occasionally until mixture comes to a slow boil. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla.

Active 20 min. | Total 30 min.

2 1/2 1/2 1/2 4

4. Strain through sieve into measuring cup and press piece of parchment paper directly against surface.

Refrigerate pastry cream until chilled, at least 2 hr. and up to 2 days.

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Active 30 min. | Total 2 hr. 30 min.

Makes 2 dozen

For pastry cream 1/2 1/4 1/4 1 1/4

cup whole milk cup heavy cream cup granulated sugar Tbsp flour tsp freshly grated nutmeg Pinch of ground cloves Pinch of kosher salt 3 large egg yolks 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

For cream puffs 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces 1 Tbsp granulated sugar 1/4 tsp kosher salt 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 3 large eggs

For decorating Melted dark and milk chocolate White nonpareils Small round candies Vanilla Buttercream (goodhousekeeping.com /buttercream)

6. Transfer hot mixture to large bowl.

Using electric mixer on low speed, beat 1 min. to cool slightly. Beat in eggs 1 at a time (dough will be smooth and shiny).

7. Transfer to freezer-safe resealable bag; snip off corner to make 3⁄4-in. opening. Pipe 1-in. mounds onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 1 in. apart.

8. Bake, rotating pans halfway through, until puffed and golden brown, 20 to 25 min. Let cool completely on baking sheets.

9. Once cool, transfer pastry cream to piping bag fitted with round pastry tip and, working from bottom of each puff, fill puffs with pastry cream.

10. Pipe melted dark chocolate onto silicone baking mats or parchment paper for antlers and let set. Use melted milk chocolate to decorate top for reindeer heads and eyes. Add nonpareils for spots and candies for noses. Transfer buttercream to small piping bag fitted with small star tip and use to pipe ears.

1. Make pastry cream: In small saucepan, heat milk and cream until barely simmering.

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with silicone baking mats and have rolling pin at hand.

2. Add egg whites to medium bowl and whisk in sugar until frothy, about 1 min.

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For cupcakes 11/2 cups sugar 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter 2 large eggs 1 cup whole milk 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 21/2 cups all-purpose flour

For decorating Vanilla Buttercream, tinted pale pink (goodhousekeeping.com /buttercream) Candied Cranberries (recipe at right) Tuile Holly Cookies (recipe at right) 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line two 12-cup muffin pans with paper liners.

2. Using electric mixer, mix together sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add butter and beat on low speed 1 min. until combined and fully incorporated.

3. Add eggs and beat until fluffy, about 2 min. Mix in milk and vanilla (batter may look curdled). Add flour and mix until just combined.

2. Meanwhile, whisk together sugar, flour, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Add yolks and whisk to combine. Whisk a little warm milk mixture into egg mixture. Then, whisking constantly, gradually whisk in remaining milk mixture.

4. Spoon scant 1⁄4 cup batter into each muffin cup, filling about 2⁄3 full. Bake until wooden pick inserted in centers comes out clean, 20 to 25 min. Let cool 5 min., then remove from pan and transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

3. Transfer entire mixture back to pan and cook on medium, whisking constantly, until it starts to thicken (whisking constantly ensures that mixture stays as smooth as possible

3. Sift in flour, then add vanilla and stir with fork. Add butter and food coloring to combine. Cover and refrigerate 10 min.

4. Meanwhile, make stencils: Trace holly leaf cookie cutter (for leaves) onto heavy piece of paper and carefully cut out shapes, keeping stencil intact.

5. Working with 1 at a time, lay stencils on baking mat and spoon Tbsp of mixture into center. Spread very thinly using offset spatula, then carefully remove stencil. Repeat 5 more times per cookie sheet.

6. Bake until just starting to turn golden at edges, 5 to 7 min.

Immediately remove from oven.

Carefully drape cookies over rolling pin and allow to cool before transferring to wire rack. Repeat with remaining cookie batter.

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3/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries 3 Tbsp corn syrup 3/4 cup granulated sugar Line small rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Lightly brush cranberries with corn syrup and roll in granulated sugar.

Transfer to prepared sheet until dry, at least 30 min. or up to 24 hr.

5. To decorate: Transfer buttercream to piping bag fitted with star tip; pipe buttercream in spiral to cover tops of cupcakes. Add candied cranberries to centers as berries, then place tuiles to resemble leaves.

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POTATO MASH-UPS

When it comes to potatoes, three heads are definitely better than one.

This set comes with two large potato bodies, one small potato and 42 accessories to use among them, making for tons of silly combinations.

Lab Results Kids loved swapping out the pieces to make various family configurations, and one parent noted that this was a good way to reinforce the idea that not all families look the same.

Hasbro Create Your Potato Head Family, $20

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Fans of Numberblocks will love this set, which uses the show’s characters to teach basic math like counting, addition and subtraction.

Lab Results “My kids have learned so much math from it, it’s mind-blowing,” one parent reported.

Hand2mind Numberblocks MathLink Cubes 1-10 Activity Set, $25

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FASHION-FORWARD FURRY FRIEND

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STRATEGY-GAME STARTER

Part toy, part accessory, these kittens, puppies, koalas, pandas, unicorns and more can be used as hair scrunchies, bracelets or backpack clips.

Lab Results Colorful, cute and cool — who wouldn’t be charmed by these wearable toys? Plus, they’re priced to be perfect stocking stuffers.

Moose Toys ScrunchMiez, $5

A SAMPLING OF SENSATIONS

Sensory bins are often a DIY affair, but this set does the work for you, as it comes complete with sensory sand, water beads, scoops, river rocks and plastic animals.

Lab Results While the sand and beads inevitably come out of the bin, parents liked how they could just snap the lid back on during cleanup.

Creativity for Kids Sensory Bin: Ocean and Sand, $23

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STONES FOR STACKING

No-slip “pebbles” let preschoolers make stacks by size and shape, sort by color and try to complete the challenges on activity cards, introducing them to early math concepts.

Lab Results Our scientists liked that this set offered a twist on a building toy beyond traditional blocks and bricks.

FunPlay Rainbow Pebbles, $30

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BEARS WITH BIG HEARTS

A new take on the Care Bears from the 1980s, Togetherness Bear sports every color of the rainbow as a nod to inclusivity and kindness. No two are alike, just as no two people are alike.

Lab Results Testers liked these bears’ supersoft fur, cute designs and colors.

Basic Fun Care Bears Togetherness Bear, $13

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Big, bold hairstyles, shimmery iridescent clothes and super-trendy accessories make the Barbie Extra line of dolls more fashionable than ever. The bodies are posable too.

Lab Results Kids loved Barbie’s new look, and testers rated this line off-the-charts great.

Mattel Barbie Extra, $25

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As the first board game adaptation of the popular card game, the set contains everything kids need to easily learn how to play the game, including three decks.

Lab Results One parent saw her kid go quickly from not understanding the rules to routinely beating her father.

Pokemon Trading Card Game: Battle Academy, $20

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Fans of the original Digimon will be excited to learn that this new version is reverse-compatible with older ones, and it has a host of new features like Quest Mode, Dice Roll Attack and Digimon Facial Expressions.

Lab Results Kids still enjoy hatching, raising and caring for digital pets.

Bandai America Digimon X, $20

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MINI MUSIC MIXER

Toddlers can experiment with tempo, rhythm and sounds by playing the piano keys or using the knobs and buttons to add effects to backing songs. They can even use the record to make scratching noises.

Lab Results DJ-inspired toys are a big trend this year, and this one brings the idea of mixing and scratching down to toddler level in an ingenious way.

Hape DJ Mix and Spin Studio, $40

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Many features are built into this toddler desk, including interchangeable interactive activity pages, but the coolest one is a projector that helps kids trace.

Lab Results One mom says her three kids all jockey for time at this desk.

VTech Get Ready for School Learning Desk, $58

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CLEANER MODELING DOUGH

This dough is fun to squish, stretch and smoosh, and it’s made with ingredients like organic wheat flour, sea salt, vegetable oil and cream of tartar. Also, it gets its color from plant sources.

Lab Results Our scientists felt good about letting kids play with dough made from these ingredients.

The Dough Project, $40 for six

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TILES WITH A TWIST

Magna-Tiles are as popular as ever, and these come with pieces inspired by The Monster at the End of This Story, with Grover doing things like building a wall that says “Keep this wall up!”

Lab Results Parents loved that the beloved building toy now has a storytelling dimension.

CreateOn The Monster at the End of This Story Magna-Tiles, $45

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FOR FAIRY FOREVER FANS

Open this jar and watch the magic as different fairies fly inside. Kids can feed them and play games with them or trade them with their friends. There are over 100 fairies to collect!

Lab Results Kids loved experimenting with little tricks like holding the jar bottom up to catch an upsidedown yoga fairy.

Wowwee Got2Glow Fairy, $40

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FULL-SPECTRUM FASHION

This closet comes with enough dresses, tops, pants, shoes and accessories to make hundreds of new looks for a Rainbow High fashion doll. But organizing and storing it all—on gold hangers, in a clear shoebox—is half the fun.

Lab Results It’s worth noting that this comes with everything but the doll.

MGA Entertainment Rainbow High Deluxe Fashion Closet, $60

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Matchbox lets kids move their imaginative worlds from ground to air with an airport that has a moving luggage carousel, a repositionable jet bridge and realistic lights and sounds.

Lab Results While parents noted that this set could get loud, kids enjoyed linking it with certain other Matchbox and Hot Wheels play sets.

Mattel Matchbox Action Drivers Airport Adventure, $35

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THE WORLD IN VIRTUAL REALITY

No passports required! This atlas with more than 100 pages comes to life via augmented and virtual reality, with videos highlighting natural wonders, cultures and points of interest around the globe.

Lab Results Kids feel immersed in social studies via the engaging projects and experiments.

Abacus Brands Professor Maxwell’s VR Atlas, $65

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This RC has large, soft wheels that are safe indoors; they can roll over obstacles and on carpets without scuffing walls or floors. The real trick is that it can jump more than 20 inches in the air, making for even cooler stunts.

Its landings are surprisingly soft.

Lab Results Its ability to leap over obstacles gives this a big wow factor.

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Not just a block set, this play kit comes with a shape sorter, magnetic rods, pieces that can be threaded on, wooden peg people and more, expanding the ways kids can use blocks. It all comes in a bright, pleasing color palette too.

Lab Results As is true of all Lovevery toys, this set comes with information about how kids can use it at different developmental stages, which parents truly appreciate.

Lovevery The Block Set, $90

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POP-UP PRETEND

When fully open, this set offers six sides for pretend veterinary play, including a waiting room, an exam room and a front desk. When kids are done, the whole thing folds flat for simple storage.

Lab Results Parents were enthusiastic about the easy cleanup, noting that this was the perfect set for rainy-day fun.

KidKraft Let’s Pretend Pet Doctor Pop-Up, $100

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A full set of smiling stuffed letters lets kids learn the alphabet, spell out words and sort by color. It’s a way to play with language that doesn’t involve worksheets.

Lab Results Parents appreciated the way all the letters fit into a cute backpack for easy transporting.

Alphapals Backpack Set, $175

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Little ones will have a blast cruising in this motorized vehicle while pretending to deliver the mail. It comes with a mailbox and three envelopes to deliver.

Lab Results Parents were impressed that the horn honks, the lights work and there’s a radio with MP3 player input.

Kid Trax USPS Mail Delivery Truck, $242

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Tobi doesn’t just tell time: This watch comes stacked with functions like a selfie camera, a calendar with reminder alarms, a step counter and games that test brainpower and fitness skills.

Lab Results The variety of activity options made kids return to Tobi again and again.

Little Tikes Tobi 2 Robot Smartwatch, $68

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VIDEO STARS

Standing at more than 30 inches tall, this set opens up to form a Batcave with 10 areas of play and sounds that are activated as kids move their figures through the locations.

Lab Results Kids were bowled over by all the rooms, which include an evidence lab, an elevator and a dojo.

Spin Master Batman Bat-Tech Transforming Playset, $100

Evette Peeters, a.k.a. Evie, is into all things sustainable, including helping her community work to clean up a polluted river and upcycling her clothes. In her book, borrowing clothes from “Gran E’s” closet leads to the uncovering of a family secret.

Lab Results Testers always love American Girl, but they especially connected to Evie’s eco-friendly story.

American Girl Evette Doll, Book and Accessories, $145

In the age of TikTok, everyone wants to make their own videos, and LEGO obliges with Vidiyo, which brings kids’ buildings to life in its app. The Boombox set becomes a stage that provides different backdrops and scenery for the videos.

It comes with four minifigs and 18 BeatBits effects tiles. Smaller sets are also available.

Lab Results Parents said that kids stayed engaged for hours making their creations.

LEGO Vidiyo The Boombox, $100

The Toniebox is a soft speaker kids control by placing a toy figurine atop it to activate stories, songs and other content. The ears double as cute volume controls, gentle taps change chapters and tilting it will rewind or fast-forward.

Lab Results Testers were impressed by the vast library, which includes everything from original stories to licensed Disney content.

Tonies Toniebox Starter Set, $100

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Watch for signs of distress.

While signs of digestive distress depend on what your pet ate and how much, trust your gut — and your pet’s — if you suspect that something’s wrong.

“Don’t feel strange about saying, ‘Something seems off, but I don’t know what,’ ” says Jessica Vogelsang, D.V.M., founder of Pawcurious.

Vomiting multiple times an hour and diarrhea, shakiness or trouble walking, a swollen or hard abdomen, blood in a pet’s stool or urine, tremors, seizures and trouble breathing are some of the signals that you should call your vet immediately.

More subtle signs like hiding, looking hunched or acting erratically can all point to poisoning.

When in doubt, reach out to a professional.

Say no to table scraps.

Limiting errant nibbles keeps everyone in a jolly mood. Here are snacks that cause problems and what to do if pets eat something they shouldn’t.

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Sometimes people just can’t resist giving their furry friends a little something extra when the humans are making merry. Byers advises low-sugar and low-fat or fat-free options like baby carrots, unsalted popcorn, cucumber, apple slices, plain Cheerios, broccoli and green peas.

A few pieces of their regular food will work too.

When in doubt, check in with your vet about the best treats to keep your pet happy and healthy.

Get help in a pinch.

If your pet does get into something they shouldn’t, consult a vet right away. Your veterinarian knows your animal best, but if they aren’t available, call the Pet Poison Helpline at 855-764-7661 (a $65 fee applies). Their team of experts will help determine the best course of action for your animal’s safety and your peace of mind.

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