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25 COLOR Garden greens for your decor. 30 DECORATING A designer pares way down.

38 KITCHENS Ingenious (and cheap!) cabinets. 46 I DID IT 50 GARDEN Grow a veggie buﬀet from seeds.

FOOD 59 CRAVINGS Chocolate pudding. 60 HOW TO COOK Bolognese sauce.

69 FAST & FRESH 75 NEW WAYS WITH BEETS 78 PARTIES

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LIFE IN COLOR 82 HONEST TO GOODNESS At home with actress and entrepreneur Jessica Alba.

86 FIND YOUR CALLING Dreaming of launching a business? Start here. 92 GO BOLD Decorate by your own rules. 98 FORCE OF NATURE A potter cultivates a garden to ﬁll her ceramic creations.

102 TEST KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL We’re ready to spill our secrets!

BETTER 120 THIS IS YOUR HEART ON STRESS Tame tension to cut your risk of heart trouble. 129 NUTRITION Which oils are best for you?

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11 OBSESSED 16 SHOPKEEPER 20 BEAUTY 22 IN PERSON

4 EDITOR’S LETTER 8 BHG.COM 140 BHG THROWBACK

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130 GOOD TO KNOW 132 THE HEALTH NUT Amy test-drives a ballet workout.

135 LIVE FIT 15-minute boot camp workout.

136 TRAVEL Pet-friendly vacations. 138 CRAFTS Simple crayon resist valentines. BHG | February 2016

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Amanda shares a few of her don’t-miss eats and drinks in D.C.

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“This cocktail bar is on the same corner as Salt & Sundry (in Logan Circle), and Adam Bernbach, the owner, hand-draws his weekly drinks menu. They have a wonderful classic sherry cocktail called the Adonis that I love.”

“I’m lucky to have this locally owned pizza place about a block from my house. They do beautiful small plates such as anchovies with green sauce and a hard-boiled egg. It’s super addictive.”

“We’re having a really great Asian food boom. This incredible spot (opened by Toki Underground’s chef) is inspired by Asian night markets with a coﬀee shop, retail, and amazing Taiwanese fried chicken.”

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Floret ERIN BENZAKEIN | 2014 HONOREE

Farmer-florist offering uncommon heirloom seasonal flowers and on-site floral design workshops. MT. VERNON, WA | FLORETFLOWERS.COM

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Toyota celebrates the one-of-a-kind makers who are transforming American business—and changing the way we eat, shop, work, and live.

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CAMAS DAVIS | 2012 HONOREE

Business that inspires responsible meat consumption through experiential, hands-on education programs. PORTLAND, OR | PDXMEAT.COM

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LENA KWAK & THOMAS KELLER | 2012 HONOREE

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Archi’s Acres, Veterans Sustainable Agriculture Training KAREN & COLIN ARCHIPLEY | 2013 HONOREE

GO PLACES WITH TOYOTA

Reinventing the family farm with hydroponic technology and creating jobs for veterans.

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Jasper Hill Farm

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ANDY KEHLER & MATEO KEHLER 2012 HONOREE

PASHON MURRAY | 2014 HONOREE

A working dairy farm with an on-site creamery and an underground aging cellars that maximize the potential of cheeses made by the creamery and other local producers.

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GREENSBORO, VT |

Woodberry Kitchen SPIKE & AMY GJERDE | 2013 HONOREE

An innovative restaurant that sources all of its ingredients from local farmers and helps to support the future of the Chesapeake agriculture community.

BALTIMORE, MD | WOODBERRYKITCHEN.COM

American Skillet Company ALISA TONINATO & ANDREW MCMANIGAL | 2012 HONOREE

Originally honoreed as FeLion Studios, the couple’s offshoot company creates inspired, heirloom-quality U.S. stateshaped cast iron skillets. MADISON, WI | AMERICANSKILLETCOMPANY.COM

Pinnell Custom Leather CHUCK PINNELL | 2013 HONOREE

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MARTHA STEWART AMERICAN MADE HONOREES ARE GOING PLACES

Portland Meat Collective

Cup4Cup

American Skillet Company

Martha Stewart American Made helped the Portland Meat Collective bring their education model to communities NATIONALLY.

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Before the honor in 2012, Cup4Cup had one product and one employee. Since then, the company HAS EXPANDED TO SELL SIX PRODUCTS AND IS FOUND IN 4,000 STORES.

The artist behind FeLion Studios was able to LAUNCH A NEW COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, the American Skillet Company, in the time since becoming a Martha Stewart American Made honoree, and now enjoys a ROBUST E-COMMERCE BUSINESS.

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Shades of moss, hosta, heuchera, fern—we can't resist bringing these lush greens indoors. Channel Mother Nature and layer varied shades and textures, or put one bold green on display and accent with high-contrast black and white. Whichever way you go, it will add an instant infusion of springtime.

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botanical shades are ready for the spotlight. Get the look by choosing greens with yellow and blue undertones, designer Lauren Liess says. (The top and bottom shades on the paint chip can help determine the undertone.) Don’t be afraid of mixing! “I love using a saturated bluish green as a backdrop and layering in chartreuse and mossy-colored accents,” she says. “It keeps the room from being too one-dimensional.” Q

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bare essentials Fed up with an apartment that felt too full, interior designer Baiyina Hughley spruced up her 800 square feet by paring down.

STYLING: SCOTT HORNE

DR AMATIC IN SCALE , THIS MODERN PHOTOGR APH OFFSETS THE CLASSIC TABLE AND CHAIRS .

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BY K AT Y KIICK CONDON PHOTOS DAVID TSAY

H O M E D E C O R AT I N G

PRO TIPS Baiyina favors traditional furniture silhouettes, but she arranges spaces asymmetrically to generate energy and keep things modern. Multiple light sources help the cause, and a metallic table lamp adds glamour.

fter years of helping others design beautiful but highly functional spaces, Baiyina Hughley found that her own home left her cold. “I got to the point where I had too many things from too many #Ȏ , (. -.3& -ġ ( #. -. ,. .) , &&3 ,/-., . me,” she says. “I wanted to come home to something calm, so I decided to put myself through the same exact process that I would a client.” ̙ #3#( ! ( 3 Ȑ(#(! )( , . -#!( 0#-#)( ), ." ")' -" -" , - 1#." " , , - / )!ġ #&)Ġ 0 , & ,/."& -- ,)/( - ) #.#(! )&&)1 ġ ( (3."#(! ." . # (Į. Ȑ. " , “feminine, elegant, and artistic” aesthetic was out. The objects that remain tell her story. There’s the photograph ) (# ̙ " Ļ )/!". .) )'' '), . " , ')0 .) ĠʞĠļġ leopard-print pillows sewn from her grandmother’s fur coat, and a dining table that appeals to her Francophile sensibilities. ̙ #3#( &&- ." &))% ī& 3 , '#(#' &#-'ĠĬ 0 ,3."#(! " - purpose and a place. “I don’t like it to feel empty,” she says, “but I ) &#% ( ! .#0 -* ķ#. & .- ." ."#(!- &)0 -. ( )/. -) ( '#, ." ' ,)' #Ȏ , (. (!& -ĠĬ ʞ&.")/!" ." * ,.' (. #- small, it feels neither cramped nor stark, just perfectly Baiyina.

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The TV hides in plain sight in front of the ﬁreplace.

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An acrylic calendar converts the dining room into an oﬃce .

Try hanging nontraditional objects on the wall. This hot pink juju hat is definitely a showstopper. —BAIYINA HUGHLEY

CRASH COURSE The 30-Day Makeover Challenge

Baiyina breaks down her tips and secrets in an online course. The new semester begins March 1 and costs $49. baiyina.com x D E S I G N VI S IO N

Analyze your space, set goals, and start to declutter—simplify and let go! x F U N CTIO N & F LOW

Avoid pushing everything to the room’s perimeter. Deﬁne the space with rugs and accent chairs. x 3 - D E XPE RI E N C E

Your room should have rhythm, “like a dance,” Baiyina says. Vary light sources, surface textures, and furniture shapes and sizes. x F I NAL TO UC H E S

Focus on the scale of accessories and enhance your color palette with contrast and saturation.

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DARK SIDE

Baiyina’s own 30-day challenge included staining this thrift store sideboard. “I use dark accents in my space to keep it grounded and create contrast,” she says.

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BAIYINA UNIFIES HER ECLECTIC COLLECTION OF LAMPS WITH UNIFORM BLACK LINEN SHADES .

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BEDSIDE MANNER The Matisse lithographs in the bedroom were a lucky ﬂea market ﬁnd. “I put them in a grid pattern to make the proportion work within the room and make a statement,” Baiyina says. “They are sensual in a quiet, sophisticated way.” Q

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cabinets from what?

Bedroom furniture becomes personality-packed cabinetry in this clever kitchen remodel that’s also a budget coup.

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ART SHOW A pair of candelabra sconces and assorted art from thrift stores and Etsy, above, give Lora Lindberg’s kitchen unexpected living room style. The wall is faced with $50 worth of ¼-inch plywood cut into planks to look like shiplap paneling. “It’s a super economical backsplash,” Lora says.

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BE FORE

PHOTOS JOHN GR ANEN

STYLING: LINDA HUMPHREY

ora Lindberg spotted two sets of outdated bedroom furniture at a thrift store that were perfect—for her kitchen. At less than $500, the six pieces were 10 percent of what she estimated new cabinetry would cost for " , '#&3Į- #,%& ( ġ -"#(!.)(ġ Ȑ 2 ,ĵ/** ,Ġ Turning the units into functional cabinets , +/#, -)' ĵ)(-ġ -/ " - *& . ),'- that raise the furniture to counter height and cubbies on top of the two nightstands that ȓ (% ." , (! Ġ ʞ( /- ." *# - , shallower than typical kitchen cabinets, there’s a little less storage. But built in and * #(. .) ' . "ġ ), Į- /-.)'ĵ&))% #- )/(. Ȑ ( )/& (Į. .. , Ȑ .Ġ

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AN ORIENTAL RUG MAKES A SURPRISING APPEAR ANCE .

DOUBLE FEATURE Like the range-wall cabinets, the island, above, is made of furniture, but painted gray for contrast. A $200 pair of doors from a salvage yard replaces a window.

HAVE A SEAT A built-in bench, right, teams with a teak table ($550 on Craigslist) and a salvaged bicycle (minus pedals and half the handlebars and seats) as wall art. Finding a new purpose for old pieces and rescuing neglected houses are passions that Lora turned into a business with her friend Debbie Cederlind.

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WALK-IN WELCOME Lora stole space from a bathroom to create a pantry, left, that gives her the display shelves and storage for large pieces she lacks in the kitchen. She turned the panels of a Craigslist folding screen into doors and lined the walls with IKEA bookcases to get the look of built-ins without the cost. Q BUYING IN FORMATION :

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i did it!

This do-it-yourselfer decided an IKEA table oughta be upgraded into an ottoman. She brought out its elegant side with paint, fabric, and a handful of buttons. Krys Melo searched for an ottoman/coffee table that would add color and shine to her Los Angeles home with its modern furniture and gallery wall of 1950s Saturday Evening Post prints. When she couldn’t fi nd the perfect piece, she ended up making it. Krys bought a set of metal tables, tucked one away for a future project, and painted the other one gold. She swapped the glass top for the particleboard shelf and upholstered the shelf in velvet. Now she’s got a soft spot that serves as a table, a footrest, and even a seat for a party. (She held her breath when her dad fi rst sat on it, then heaved a sigh of relief. No harm done.) For her instructions, see page 48.

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BY KIT SEL ZER

PHOTO EDMUND BARR

STYLING: MICHAEL WALTERS

A rectangular table to make over, a square one to spare. Vittsjö Nesting Tables, $59.99; ikea.com

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WHAT SHE DID

Here’s how Krys created a tufted ottoman top. The depth of the tufts depends on how thick the padding is and how tightly you pull the button cords. 2

MEET KRYS MELO Her blog, Melodrama, covers DIY projects, travel, and recipes. 3

MY D E S I G N ST YLE I S

My own. I love mixing midcentury and vintage styles to create my own eclectic vibe. FAVO RITE D ECO R ATI N G TRE N D

White, bright rooms with pops of color. It’s so easy to change things up with the seasons.

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Assemble the table frame and spray it with gold paint. Krys likes Goldchrome spray paint by Montana Gold (montana-cans.com).

Cut 2-inch-thick upholstery foam the size of the tabletop using a sharp knife or box cutter.

Use the table’s particleboard shelf as the base for the upholstered top. Plan tufting on one side of the shelf, using a ruler and chalk. Start

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with a point in the center and work out.

Make holes in the shelf using a drill or the multipurpose drill bit on a rotary tool. Cover the foam and shelf with a layer of batting and upholstery fabric, pulling the fabric tight on all sides and stapling it. Trim any batting that shows.

At each corner, clip the fabric and pull it taut around

the leg, then staple. Tuck in raw edges.

Cover buttons with upholstery fabric, following instructions provided with button covers. (For thick fabrics, you might need to skip the button back. Instead, cover the button with fabric, gather it, and tie it on the back.) Thread a large upholstery needle with polyester cord and bring it up from the bottom through a hole in the shelf. Pull

one end of the cord through the fabric and through either the fabric on the back of the button or the shank on the button back. Bring the needle back through the hole, pulling the end of the cord through. Pull the cord ends tight and secure to the shelf with staples . Q

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sow-easy seeds When you grow unusual varieties that you can’t find at a grocery store, your homegrown vegetable harvest will come with full bragging rights.

hile the snow is still swirling outside, in-the-know gardeners get a jump on spring by sowing vegetable seeds indoors. All you need is potting soil or germination mix, a multicell tray (an egg carton will do), and a good natural or artiﬁcial light source. Garden catalogs (see our favorite online sources, page 52) sell hundreds of gourmet and heirloom varieties, and at pennies per seed, there’s no reason to show restraint!

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BY JANE AUSTIN MILLER

PHOTOS PETE KRUMHARDT

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Starting indoors Sow seeds for heat-loving, slow-growing vegetables indoors about eight weeks before the soil is warm enough to plant them outside. Go to BHG.com/ SeedStarting for all the basics on growing from seeds.

EGGPLANT

TOMATO

PEPPER

Eggplant comes in a surprising number of varieties. And they’re not all purple.

Heirloom varieties and unusual new hybrids oﬀer almost every color of the rainbow and a delicious array of ﬂavors.

Branch out from the usual bell pepper with a wider range of sweetness and heat.

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Japanese White Egg, an Asian variety, bears 2- to 3-inch white oval fruits, a good size for stir-frying. Rosa Bianca is an Italian heirloom prized for its lavender color and mild ﬂavor. Patio Baby is a proliﬁc producer, yielding a few dozen small purple fruits on a single dwarf plant. Try it in a pot.

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Orange Zinger is a crack-resistant variety. Fruits are both sweet and citrusy. Fantastico oﬀers high yields of sweet red cherry tomatoes. Red Zebra is a gorgeous heirloom with red skin and orange stripes. The 3-inch fruits have outstanding ﬂavor.

SET SEEDLINGS BY A SUNNY WINDOW OR 2 INCHES UNDER FLUORESCENT LIGHTS.

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NuMex Easter is a hot new chile pepper. Fruits go from lavender to pale yellow to bright orange-red. Mama Mia Giallo oﬀers stunning yields of 7- to 9-inch-long fruits that are golden when ripe. Sweet Sunset is a new banana type that bears loads of crisp, mild fruits that ripen to red.

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A R AISED BED WITH LOOSENED SOIL AMENDED WITH COMPOST IS IDEAL FOR SEEDLINGS .

Direct sowing Certain seeds sprout and grow so quickly that you gain little by starting them indoors. Root crops such as carrots and beets don’t like to be transplanted because their taproots are fragile when young. Sow these directly in the ground.

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CORN

LETTUCE

SQUASH

CUCUMBER

Sweet corn is plentiful and inexpensive in high season, so use garden space for rarer varieties that are both edible and ornamental.

Though lettuce can be started indoors, most sow this cool-season crop directly in the ground as soon as soil is workable.

Choose among nearly endless forms and colors. Many squashes are as decorative as they are delicious.

Let vigorous vines ramble over the ground or climb up a trellis to save space. Bush types can be grown in containers.

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Strawberry corn is popular for fall decor, and it’s delicious when popped.

Little Gem is a cold- and heat-tolerant mini romaine. Each head is a single serving.

Honey Nut is a personal-size baby butternut type for small gardens and single servings. Grow vines on a trellis.

Field of Dreams has attractive striped foliage and small but ﬂavorful popped kernels.

Lollo Rosso is a cut-and-comeagain looseleaf type with ruﬄed burgundy leaves.

White Wonder is a mild-ﬂavored acorn squash prized for its long storage qualities.

Sugar Pearl is a sweet, early-maturing corn with all-white kernels.

Four Seasons, or Merveille des Quatre Saisons, is a French heirloom Bibb with pink-tinged leaves.

Costata Romanesco is an Italian heirloom zucchini with an unusual ribbed pattern and nutty ﬂavor.

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Lemon is an heirloom that bears pale yellow fruits the size of lemons. Mexican Sour Gherkin resembles tiny watermelons. Plus, it’s a good size for snacking and pickling. Bush Slicer is a compact variety that will be happy growing in a pot. The 6- to 8-inch fruits are sweet and crisp. Q

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CHOCOLATE PUDDING

Sometimes you just want a little something sweet and familiar. Remember the last time you had a homemade bowl of this easy American classic? We couldn’t either, but suddenly it was exactly what we wanted to make and eat. So we whipped up this rich and extra-dark-chocolaty version. Go ahead, grab a spoon. Recipe, page 117.

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FOOD

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BOLOGNESE

In our new monthly column, we take a closer look at a historic, homey sauce that’s the ultimate winter comfort food. BOLOGNESE (pronounced boh-luhn-yeyz to be absolutely

correct) is more than just meat sauce. It’s one of the most versatile sauces in the kitchen. A lazy Sunday afternoon simmer develops the layered ﬂavors into something more than its humble ingredients. Though there’s debate over what the traditional version is (even in the Northern Italian city of Bologna where it originated), most start with a few basics: meat, vegetables, and wine. Some include tomato, and others use milk or cream for more complexity. We gave our Bolognese a spin that will make it worth making again and again.

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SERVING TIP: TOSS PASTA WITH A FEW TABLESPOONS OF BUT TER BEFORE SPOONING ON THE SAUCE .

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PHOTOS ANDY LYON S

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BUILDING THE SAUCE

USE KITCHEN SHEARS TO CUT THE TOMATOES DIRECTLY IN THE CAN .

MEAT Ground beef (we like 85 percent lean ground chuck) is the primary ingredient, but pork provides a bit of sweetness, and pancetta a smoky flavor. There will be a fair amount of fat. Remember: Fat is flavor! Any excess can always be skimmed at the end. VEGETABLES The most traditional recipes call for onion, carrot, and celery. We traded celery for fennel stems, which are similarly shaped but deliver a mellow anise flavor. We like our sauce to have texture, so don’t worry about precise chopping—rough will do. WINE Use any good dry wine that you’d be happy to serve with dinner. White wine melds right into the sauce, but you can also use red, which tends to give a slightly more assertive flavor.

SAVE THE UNUSED FENNEL BULBS . SLICE THIN AND TOSS IN A SALAD WITH LEMON , PARMESAN , AND OLIVE OIL .

MILK Milk, which cooks away before the tomatoes are added, gives a layer of unexpected richness. But don't worry, this isn't a cream sauce. TOMATOES Some recipes call for tomato paste, but we prefer whole canned San Marzano tomatoes (Italian plum tomatoes that have a sweet ﬂavor and low acidity). Cut into pieces, they ﬂeck the sauce without overpowering it.

ASK FOR CHOPPED PANC ET TA FROM YOUR BUTCHER , OR BUY IT PRESLICED AND CHOP INTO PIECES .

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BOLOGNESE Leftover sauce freezes like a dream. Divide it into resealable bags, and you’ll have slow-simmered sauce at the ready any time the craving strikes. HANDS-ON TIME 1 hr. TOTAL TIME 4 hr., 15 min. 2 1 4 1 2

Tbsp. butter Tbsp. olive oil oz. pancetta, chopped large onion, chopped (1 cup) medium carrots, chopped (1 cup) Stems of 1 head fennel, chopped (1 cup) 2 lb. ground beef 1 lb. ground pork 2 cups dry white or red wine 1 ¹⁄2 cups whole milk ¹⁄8 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 28-oz. can whole tomatoes, cut up (undrained) 1 Parmesan cheese rind (1 to 2 inches)

1. In a 4-quart Dutch oven heat butter and olive oil over medium-high heat. Add pancetta. Cook and stir until just starting to brown, about 8 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion. Cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and fennel. Cook 2 minutes more. 2. Add beef and pork to Dutch oven. Season with ¹⁄2 tsp. kosher salt and ¹⁄2 tsp. black pepper. Using a fork, break up meat (you want to retain some larger pieces for texture). Cook until browned. Add wine. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up browned bits from bottom of pan. Simmer, uncovered, until wine has evaporated. 3. Add milk and nutmeg to Dutch oven. Simmer, uncovered, until milk has evaporated, stirring frequently. Add tomatoes; stir to combine. When tomatoes just start to bubble, reduce heat to low; add Parmesan rind. Simmer, uncovered, 2¹⁄2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally. As sauce cooks, liquid will evaporate and the sauce will start to look dry. Add ¹⁄2 cup water at a time (2 to 3 cups total), continuing to simmer as liquid evaporates. Makes 12 servings. EACH SERVING 408 cal, 28 g fat, 94 mg chol, 444 mg sodium, 8 g carb, 5 g ﬁber, 23 g pro.

SERVE IT Bolognese is delicious over noodles, but there are even more ways to enjoy it.

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BROWNING

This is the ﬁrst step to creating the layers of ﬂavor that make this sauce so hard to resist. Take your time. Deep caramelizing on the veggies and meat adds to the richness.

REDUCING

It might seem like an odd stage to add milk, but cooking away the liquid before adding the tomatoes makes the meat even richer and sweeter without making the sauce overtly creamy.

DEGLAZING

SIMMERING

When you add the wine, the liquid helps release all those ﬂavorful browned bits at the bottom of the pan. A wooden spoon is the best tool for scraping them up.

Keep the heat as low as possible. You want the slightest bubbling for ultra-tender meat. Add a little water to keep the sauce from sticking—each addition concentrates the ﬂavor.

x ON PASTA Chunky shapes such as rigatoni, penne, tagliatelle, or egg noodles are best. Rigid tubes or wide noodles allow the sauce to cling. x IN LASAGNA Alternate layers of lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, and Bolognese and top with mozzarella and grated Parmesan. x IN A SANDWICH Spoon meat into hamburger buns and serve like Italian sloppy joes. x AS A PARTY DIP Keep Bolognese warm in a slow cooker with crostini nearby for dunking. Make it even more indulgent and top the warm dip with pieces of fresh mozzarella. Q

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Easy, healthy recipes for a better dinner tonight.

SHEET PAN WINNER Carrots, parsnips, turnips, and squash get doused in warm spices and then caramelized in the oven. Toast the nuts and peel and chop the veggies the night before so you’re that much closer to dinner.

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TOAST THE ALMONDS IN THE OVEN AT 350 ºF FOR 6 TO 8 MINUTES .

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F O O D FA S T & F R E S H

SALAD ANYTIME Make these sautéed chicken breasts and versatile dressing part of your weekly dinner rotation. Just change up the greens—spinach and baby beet greens one night, escarole and frisée another—to keep things interesting.

ROOT VEGETABLE & POMEGRANATE COUSCOUS Seed the pomegranate without a mess: Cut into quarters, hold each segment in a bowl of water, and pry out seeds with your ﬁngers. When you’ve worked your way through the pomegranate, strain out the seeds. C H I C KE N & WI NTE R G RE E N S SAL AD

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tsp. ground cumin tsp. ground ginger tsp. ground cinnamon lb. root vegetables, such as carrots, parsnips, turnips, and winter squash, peeled and chopped or sliced 1⁄2 inch thick red onion, cut into wedges (1 cup) Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil cup boiling water cup uncooked couscous cup almonds, toasted and chopped cup pomegranate seeds Fresh mint or cilantro sprigs Orange wedges

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. In a large heatproof bowl combine cumin, ginger, cinnamon, 1 tsp. kosher salt, and 1⁄4 tsp. black pepper. Add vegetables and oil; toss to coat. Spread on 2 shallow baking pans. Roast, uncovered, 25 to 30 minutes or until tender, stirring once. 2. In the same large bowl combine boiling water, couscous, and 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt; stir. Cover tightly; let stand 5 minutes. Fluﬀ with a fork. Serve with vegetables. Top with almonds, pomegranate seeds, and herbs. Squeeze orange wedges over. Makes 4 servings. EACH SERVING 492 cal, 17 g fat, 0 mg chol, 514 mg sodium, 77 g carb, 13 g ﬁber, 13 g pro.

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CHICKEN & WINTER GREENS SALAD It’s easy to make your own chicken cutlets. Buy 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts and cut them in half horizontally using one hand on top to steady. If they aren’t as thin as you’d like, place the pieces in a single layer between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound evenly to about 1 ⁄2 inch thick. TOTAL TIME 30 min. 1

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large head radicchio, halved, cored, and sliced (3 cups) heads Belgian endive, sliced crosswise (3 cups) cups baby kale or other hearty greens large clove garlic, minced Tbsp. balsamic vinegar tsp. Dijon-style mustard Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

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chicken breast cutlets (4 oz. each) lemon, quartered 2-oz. wedge Parmesan, shaved

1. In a very large serving bowl combine radicchio, endive, and kale. For dressing, in a small bowl stir together garlic, vinegar, mustard, 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt, and 1 ⁄4 tsp. black pepper. Drizzle in 1⁄4 cup of the oil slowly, whisking constantly. 2. Season chicken with kosher salt and black pepper. In a large skillet heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook 2 to 3 minutes per side until done (165°F). Place chicken on top of greens. Squeeze lemon over. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Makes 4 servings. EACH SERVING 429 cal, 25 g fat, 114 mg chol, 557 mg sodium, 11 g carb, 4 g ﬁber, 41 g pro.

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F O O D FA S T & F R E S H

A BIG HANDFUL OF ITALIAN PARSLEY MAKES THE DRESSING EXTR A BRIGHT.

PITTING THE OLIVES The most time-consuming part of this recipe is pitting the olives, which takes about 10 minutes. It’s worth the eﬀort— olives sold with pits are meatier and chewier than pitted. To pit olives, place on a cutting board and crush, one at a time, with the side of a chef’s knife, then pull the olive pieces from the pit.

ARCTIC CHAR WITH WARM OLIVE & LEMON DRESSING A close cousin to salmon and trout, Arctic char has a pinkish orange ﬂesh but is slightly milder and more delicate. It’s available year-round, but if you can’t ﬁnd it, salmon makes a great substitute. TOTAL TIME 35 min.

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lemon cup green olives with pits (3 to 4 oz.), rinsed, pitted, and coarsely chopped Tbsp. capers, drained and rinsed Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil Arctic char or salmon ﬁllets, skin on, 1 ⁄2 to 3⁄4 inch thick (5 oz. each) cup loosely packed Italian parsley leaves, coarsely chopped

1. For Warm Olive and Lemon Dressing, zest and juice lemon. In a small saucepan combine olives, capers, lemon zest, and juice. Slowly stir in 3 Tbsp. of the olive oil

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until combined. Warm over low heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally (do not simmer). Remove from heat. 2. Preheat broiler. Season fish with kosher salt and black pepper. Rub both sides lightly with remaining 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Place skin sides down in a baking pan. Broil 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Just before serving, stir parsley into dressing; spoon over fish. Makes 4 servings. EACH SERVING 303 cal, 21 g fat, 0 mg chol, 613 mg sodium, 2 g carb, 1 g fiber, 28 g pro. Q

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FOOD

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BEETS

Roasted, pickled, or even eaten fresh—this versatile root always surprises with a splash of color and a hit of sweet, earthy flavor.

EASY PEEL We ﬁnd beets are easiest to peel after roasting. Cool slightly, then rub the beets with paper towels to pull oﬀ the skin. For raw beets, use a small sharp knife to slice away the peel along the contour of the root.

FOOD STYLING: GREG LUNA; PROP STYLING: SUE MITCHELL

BUY & STORE The best beets are ﬁrm and round with smooth skin and can be deep red, golden yellow, or bright pink. If they have greens attached, look for crisp, bright leaves. Leaves pull moisture from the root, so cut and store separately in the refrigerator (add to salads and stir-fries).

RED ALERT We love their stunning color, but beets will stain your hands— grab some gloves. If you do come away red-handed, wash with lemon juice.

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F O O D N E W WAYS

CHILLED BEET TART Add 2 lb. beets and 2 Tbsp. water to a 3-quart baking dish. Drizzle beets with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Cover; bake at 350°F 1 hour. Peel and slice beets; set aside. Stir together 16 oz. cream cheese; 1 Tbsp. tahini; 1 halved, seeded, chopped jalapeño pepper; and ¼ tsp. kosher salt. Line a

9-inch springform pan with plastic wrap. Layer one-third of beets in pan. Spread onethird of cream cheese mixture over beets. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds and 1 Tbsp. sliced green onions. Repeat layers. Cover. Chill 1 hour. Invert tart onto a platter; top with sesame seeds and green onions. MAKE S 16 servings.

C H I LLE D B E ET TART

BEET "NOODLE" SALAD In a large bowl whisk ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar, ⅓ cup olive oil, ½ tsp. kosher salt, and ½ tsp. black pepper. Using a spiral vegetable slicer, cut 2 lb. raw peeled beets into spirals. Using kitchen shears, snip beet spirals a few times; add to bowl with dressing. Toss to coat. Cover. Chill at least 4 hours. To serve, top beets with 1 ½ cups halved green grapes, 4 oz. ricotta salata, and ½ cup chopped toasted almonds. MAKE S 8 servings.

PICKLED BEET SANDWICHES

PIC KLE D B E ET SAN DWIC H E S

This is one irresistible reimagining of the BLT: crisped prosciutto, pickled beets, watercress, and crushed potato chips on wheat (don’t forget mayo).

For pickled beets: Roast, peel, and slice 10 oz. small beets (directions in tart recipe, above). In a saucepan heat

B E ET " N OO D LE " SAL AD

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½ cup cider vinegar, ¼ cup water, 1 Tbsp. sugar, 2 whole cloves, 1 whole allspice, and 1 ½ tsp. salt; stir until sugar

and salt dissolve. Pour over beets in a nonreactive bowl; cover and chill overnight or up to 1 week. MAKE S 4 sandwiches. Q

F O O D PA R T I E S

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1. In a blender or food processor combine ﬁ rst seven ingredients (through paprika). Cover and blend or process until smooth, stopping to scrape container as needed. If desired, add stir-ins (right).

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2. Spoon hummus onto a serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley. If desired, drizzle with oil and sprinkle with pine nuts and/ or paprika. Serve with pita wedges, tortilla chips, and/or vegetable dippers. Makes 14 servings.

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STIR-INS Change up the ﬂavor with one or more of these: 1⁄4 cup sliced green onions, 1 ⁄4 cup crumbled feta cheese, 1⁄3 cup chopped pitted ripe olives or Kalamata olives, 1⁄3 cup chopped roasted red sweet pepper, 2 to 3 chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh dill, or 1⁄4 cup basil pesto. Q

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START TO FINISH 15 min. 1 15-oz. can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained 1 ⁄4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 1 ⁄4 cup lemon juice 1 ⁄4 cup olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1 ⁄2 tsp. salt 1 ⁄4 tsp. paprika 1 Tbsp. snipped fresh parsley 2 to 3 tsp. olive oil (optional) 2 Tbsp. toasted pine nuts and/or paprika (optional)

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SHE JUGGLES several careers, nurtures a marriage, and together with husband Cash Warren is raising two daughters. For actress, model, and businesswoman Jessica Alba, life is full. “My day starts early with yoga or spinning,” she says, “and, unless I have a pressing work engagement, ends with bedtime stories with the girls and a little TV time with my husband.” In between, there are back.)ĵ % ' .#(!- ), " )( -.ʖʕ)Ġġ which Jessica started as a Actress and entrepreneur Jessica one-stop shop for the nontoxic, Alba with daughters eco-friendly household, baby, Honor, 7, and and bath products she wanted Haven, 4. Despite .) /- /. )/& (Į. -#&3 Ȑ( being a self-described on the market. Jessica launched black thumb, she grows herbs, lettuces, the company in 2008, shortly after becoming a mom— and succulents in hanging pocket “despite many people telling planters on her me I was crazy,” she says. L.A. patio. .Į- (). ." Ȑ,-. .#' --# has gone with her gut. At 11, she begged her mother to take her to the Hollywood acting competition that kick-started her TV and movie career. These days, though, it’s all about her girls. “My kids are my top priority,” she says. “Their " &." ( 1 &&ĵ #(! )' Ȑ,-.ĠĬ ( .ġ Jessica’s determination to do better for her daughters was propelled by her own severe childhood allergies and asthma.

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“I was a very sick kid,” she says. “Once I ' 1 , ) /- ( Ȏ .ġ ' much more health-conscious.” That means exercising, drinking lots of water, getting good sleep, and eating healthy. In fact, life at her home in L.A. revolves around family meals. “We love, love, love to cook, and family dinner is mandatory Friday through Sunday,” she says. For the rest of the week, she does her best. “I wish I had more time from Monday to Thursday to make dinner, but the truth is, we rely on healthy food delivery when we have to.” Building her business has taught

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It’s such an interesting and great time for women as far as figuring out where to put your energies. —JESSICA ALBA

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Sid the pug and Bowie the American bulldog keep Jessica company as she works in her bedroom sitting area, where kid- and dogfriendly furnishings like weathered wood and worn-in leather are a must. Opposite top: Beauty products are the most recent addition to The Honest Co. line. Most mornings you can ﬁnd this busy mom putting on her makeup at the kitchen counter while her girls eat breakfast.

on balance She’s beautiful, she’s successful, and she’s real. Here’s how Jessica Alba keeps it that way: x H E ALTH

“I’m healthy, but I don’t go to extremes. I exercise for my mental health, but I can mow through a box of cookies with the best of them.” x B E I N G O RGAN IZ E D

“The kids and I put our clothes out at night so there’s no drama in the morning.” x PAR E NTI N G

“I try to teach my girls by doing. We ﬁll water bottles instead of buying new ones, recycle, and talk about what products are safe and unsafe for them and the earth.” Q

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Ready to channel your inner entrepreneur

and test the creative waters? Whether you’re an artist, maker, crafter, or creator, our guide will empower, inform, and inspire you to dive right in. 6 THINGS I WISH I KNEW THEN

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IT GETS LONELY Not just working by yourself, but making decisions alone. Pets help (not with the decision part).

DON’T COMPARE Every business grows diﬀerently. Try not to compare yourself with others.

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HIRE SLOW, FIRE FAST The people you work with are an extension of your brand. Make sure they’re a good ﬁt.

YOU WEAR A LOT OF HATS Customer service, accounting, marketing, production, PR—it’s all up to you. Deﬁ ne your strengths and delegate the rest.

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BE PATIENT Overnight sensations are exceptions, not the rule. Persistence, hard work, and believing in what you do pay oﬀ in the long run.

PIVOT AND PROBLEMSOLVE When you hit an obstacle, don’t let it stop you. Adjust and work it out.

Brand Aid

Naming your business is the single most important task on your to-do list. Keep these tips in mind:

x H I , MY NAM E I S Consider naming your business after yourself (three of our proﬁlees did). No one deﬁnes your brand better.

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MELANIE ABRANTES DESIGNS

x B R AI N STO R M Put yourself in customers’ shoes. How will they see your business name? How do you want them to see it? x I S IT S E ARC HAB LE AN D T WE ETAB LE?

Think about how your name will look on social media. Is it too long to tweet? Is it already being used? Is it registered? (You can check online.) x LET ’S G ET VI S UAL After you’ve nailed

down your name, it’s time to logo up. Color is key. Color has personality: Red is bold and exciting; blue is calm and strong.

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Storytelling at its best. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll forget you work alone.

GETTING STARTED

Quick answers to four questions you’re sure to have.

DO I NEED A BUSINESS PLAN? It depends. If you’re giving it a go on Etsy,

CAN I DO MY OWN TAXES? Sure, if you enjoy doing taxes. But an accountant who specializes in home-based start-ups will save you money, time, and brain space.

CAN I KEEP MY DAY JOB? Absolutely. Easing into your own business is the best way to start. Time management is key. Putting in a 40-hour work week still leaves 128 hours. Just don’t forget sleep.

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DO I NEED A HOME OFFICE? It’s a good idea. A dedicated space— whether it’s a spare bedroom, the garage, or an underused dining room—minimizes distractions. Bonus: It’s a tax write-oﬀ.

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BEST APP LIST

Apps to make working from home easier:

POCKETSUITE Better than an assistant. It schedules (or cancels) appointments, sends reminders, accepts payments via credit card, and updates contacts.

WUNDERLIST Manage multiple personal and professional to-do lists. Access them across platforms.

SCAN PAGES Turns your phone into a mobile scanner. Super handy for keeping track of receipts.

GOTOMEETING An electronic conference room that works with any device or computer.

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What do DIYers, renters, and commitment-phobes have in common? They’re all Elizabeth Rees’ target audience. She got the idea for removable wallpaper when a friend asked for help personalizing a temporary work space. Elizabeth used her family’s largeformat printing background to create colorful wall wraps that were easy to remove— #peelsticklove. Realizing it would Ȑ && 0)# #( ." decorating market, she created her company to take the fear out of DIY wallpaper. x chasingpaper.com

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Connect & Network

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MAKERS SUMMIT

Ever heard of Maker Faires? These guys oversee them, along with Make: Magazine, Maker Shed pop-up stores, makezine.com, and an excellent mentoring community.

For entrepreneurs who want to grow their alreadysuccessful businesses, Makers Collective (makerscollective.org) focuses on the big picture and day-to-day challenges.

99U.COM

Named for the concept that genius is 1 percent inspiration and 99 percent perspiration, 99U focuses on making ideas happen.

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DEARHANDMADE LIFE .COM

A website and conference with industry pros leading hands-on creative business panels.

SCHOOLHOUSE CRAFT.COM CONFERENCE

Networking sessions and focused small business classes for creatives ranging from how to navigate contracts and legal documents to pricing and marketing your work. SHEOWNSIT.COM

Celebrates, connects, and supports women entrepreneurs.

SKILLSHARE .COM

A learning community for creators that oﬀers online classes in design, photography, and business.

ETSY SELLERS BY THE NUMBERS

1.5 million+ sellers on Etsy

39 86 96 median age

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WELCOME TO THE BRILLIANT WORLD of designer Gretchen Bond,

whose only decorating rules are simple: If it’s ugly, paint it. If it’s plain, add pattern. And if it makes you happy, go for it. Dip a toe or dive right in. 92

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When Gretchen REPLACE A Bond and her WORN FLOOR husband, Chris, bought their 1912 BREAK IT Philadelphia JUST home, they knew PAINT IT! it could turn into a money pit if they remodeled everything that was outdated or ugly. Paint was her design salvation. The sunroom’s dingy brick ﬂoor became a showstopper with a coat of high-gloss navy paint. The basket-weave pattern gives texture to the sheen.

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PAINT PICK HOLLANDLAC BRILLIANT INTERIOR IN NAV Y BLUE; FINE PAINTS OF EUROPE

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PAINT PICK ALL SURFACE ENAMEL IN SAFET Y RED; SHERWIN WILLIAMS

The original kitchen of this big old house became “the bar room,” this photo, after a remodel carved a new kitchen out of another space. Gretchen replaced old appliances with a beverage cooler and icemaker and removed an island in favor of a secondhand table and flea market chairs. Verdant wallpaper balances the red countertop and floor, which Gretchen painted here and in several adjoining rooms to hide a mishmash of wood finishes. She swears by oil-base enamel floor paint. When it shows wear, she just repaints.

TRADE SECRETS With a background in textile design, Gretchen is no stranger to the creative process. A favorite way to indulge it is to design her own fabrics and wallpapers and have them custom printed at spoonﬂower.com.

There’s nothing stuﬀy about MATCH A TABLE Gretchen’s dining room, below. The table is an & CHAIRS oversize souvenir from the BREAK IT CONTRAST & years her family lived in COMPLEMENT Bermuda, an experience that informs and inspires Gretchen’s fearless color choices. The table didn’t have matching chairs, and that was ﬁne by her. “I don’t like seeing the backs of chairs at a table because they block the view of the room,” she says. Instead, she opted for fuchsia ottomans from Target. Their gold bases add a little bit of glam and relate visually to the openwork vintage pendant over the table.

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The powder room remake started with SIMPLIFY A SMALL SPACE the graphic blue wallpaper, above. BREAK IT “I loved the scale, GO BIG WITH COLOR the color, the relief & PATTERN of the white,” Gretchen says. The bathroom vanity, though dated, was in ﬁne working shape, so she painted the whole thing a high-gloss orange. It keeps a red and blue room from looking patriotic and also references the orange rain boot wallpaper (which Gretchen designed) just outside. Round yellow knobs add a pop of unexpected fun. “This room is a mix of my favorite colors,” she says.

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In the laundry room, right, Gretchen used WORK SPACES pattern rather than ARE BORING color to complement BREAK IT the existing black-andMAKE white tile ﬂoor. It gives THEM FUN! the space personality without overwhelming the eye—a bonus when you’re dealing with an extra-colorful wardrobe like Gretchen’s. She tried peel-and-stick paper (from Devine Color, sold at target.com) to see if it would be easier to install. Happily, it was. “Wallpaper is an exacting skill that requires patience and good measurements, and I’m bad at measuring,” she says. Her trick: Wetting the paper ﬁrst gives you more time to reposition it before it sticks.

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MIX A FEW THAT SHARE A COLOR “If a little pattern feels good, then a lot feels better,” Gretchen says. She started this room, left, with a splurge: a large-scale indigo wallpaper that takes the room halfway to the ﬁnish line. Then she reupholstered inexpensive furniture from consignment stores and junk shops with graphic fabrics featuring the same blue. “I like to mix as many patterns on one piece of furniture as possible,” she says. “You just need the courage to do it!” She prefers wood frame furniture because it takes less fabric. PS: Gretchen doesn’t worry about mixing several wood ﬁnishes in a room.

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The sconces in this powder room, opposite, were wired too close together to ﬁt a standard-size mirror between, and Gretchen knew moving them would be a spendy proposition. Her solution? Leave the infrastructure and shop for cosmetic upgrades that work within it. She found the extra-skinny mirror at a consignment shop, and the narrow wall-mount lights are by Jonathan Adler. Their geometric pattern is the perfect counterpoint to the animated butterﬂy wallcovering, another trick that keeps the eye moving around a tight space. She also painted the vanity cabinet, the adjacent radiator cover, and all woodwork in the room a uniform Kelly green to unify the space. Q

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POTTER, FLOWER ARRANGER, PHOTOGRAPHER, BUSINESSWOMAN.

FRANCES PALMER BALANCES ART, WORK, AND LIFE IN (ALMOST) PERFECT SYMMETRY.

HEN YOU PACK as much into the waking hours as Frances Palmer, your day begins way before the sun comes up. She shared with us how she gets to the finish line of a busy day of throwing pots, running an at-home business, and even posting on Instagram—all just in time to call it quits by dinnertime. 5:30 @ . N. I wake up easily without an alarm clock, but still, the first thing I do is have coffee. 6 @ . N. Answering e-mails on my kitchen laptop first thing keeps them from piling up and

distracting me later.

6:30 @ . N. I take a one-hour walk with our dog, Peter, or I go for a swim at the YMCA. Exercise really clears my head and allows me to plan

what pots to make or what image I will post on Instagram that day. 7:30 @ . N. I head into my garden to cut ﬂowers and do some watering or tidying up. 8 @ . N. I go into my barn

studio to make an arrangement and take a photo of it—something I try to do every day. I ﬁrst started taking photographs in a serious way to document my pieces for my website

CMRCK]IVE FURN WRS MEFWŊ Frances Palmer forms a pot on the wheel in her Connecticut studio. When it comes to dahlia varieties, Frances has a fondness for large dinner plate hybrids such as Café au Lait. Zinnias, dahlias, and roses are simply arranged in one of Frances’ signature classically inspired white pots. Giant dahlias and sunflowers pack the cutting garden near the barn. February 2016 | BHG

and social media, but now I love it as a creative outlet. I only use natural light and shoot with both my iPhone and my Canon 5D Mark III. My friend Marion Brenner takes pictures professionally and has been very generous with technical advice. 9 @ . N. I aim to post a new Instagram photo every morning. Luckily my images have seemed to resonate with people. I especially love the

community of young ﬂower arrangers I’ve met via social media. 10 @ . N. I go back to the studio to start making pots. I’m almost entirely self-taught as a potter, so my work is very much my own view of what is beautiful. 1 S . N. Lunch is usually quick, followed by a 20-minute nap. 2 S . N. It’s back to making more pots and shipping my orders. Packing fragile pots is

an art I haven’t had luck delegating. 6 S . N. I stop work in the early evening and have a glass of wine with my husband, Wally. It’s sometimes hard to stop working, but my creativity really wanes by dinnertime. In fact, I rarely answer e-mails in the evening since I realize I might be a little cranky and I don’t want to send out an e-mail I might regret. I also try to have a strict

cutoff at this point from social media. 7 S . N. Wally or I will cook dinner. Often, I pop out to load up the kiln for an overnight firing while things are cooking. 9 S . N. By this hour, I’m definitely heading for bed so that I’m ready to start all over again. Weekdays are packed, but weekends are my time to go out to dinner with friends or visit a museum for inspiration. Q

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BEING SELF-EMPLOYED, I REALIZED EARLY ON THAT I’M NOT A MACHINE— I HAVE TO HAVE A LIFE. —FRANCES PALMER

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EVER WONDER how to make cookies that are crunchy on the outside but chewy inside, or roasted vegetables that are seared just right? We’ve got these answers and lots more. We’re the Better Homes and Gardens® Test Kitchen. Come on in. Meet the talented team—and steal a few of our secrets.

The Test Kitchen is always buzzing. Culinary specialists Sarah Brekke, Sammy Mila, and Kelsey Bulat and freelance food stylist Constance Pikulas work away testing recipes.

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TIP #1

TAKE THE TEMP

Test Kitchen director Lynn Blanchard sets eggs that were poached ahead of time in a steamer basket to reheat them before serving.

The color of baked bread can be deceiving— gorgeous and golden doesn’t always mean perfectly baked. The best way to check doneness is temperature. Fully baked bread is about 200°F in the center.

ack in 1928, the editors of BHG opened the state-of-the-art Better Homes and Gardens Testing-Tasting Kitchen to create and evaluate recipes to be published. It was the first “in-house” test kitchen of its kind, located steps from the editorial offices in downtown Des Moines. “It was a modern workshop as near as possible in size and equipment to what you would find in a real home,” BHG editors wrote in a 1929 feature. It’s been 88 years since our first home economist tied on an apron. Today, we’re called the BHG Test Kitchen, and 60,000-plus recipes have passed our standards to be printed in our magazines and cookbooks, including our famed Red Plaid Cookbook now in its 16th edition. Our kitchen has been remodeled and updated many times, but one thing remains: We fail so you don’t. We anticipate any difficult spots home cooks might encounter so we can make our recipes foolproof. We’re not just another chef show with fancy super cool equipment—we still make every effort to use the same everyday tools and appliances that you use at home. Bottom line: We do everything we can in our kitchen to make sure every recipe is delicious, practical, and reliable in your kitchen.

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TIP #2

SEAR PERFECTION You learned it here—how to make a roasted vegetable dish with the best browning! Toss veggies with seasonings and a bit of oil. Spread them, then stack another hot pan on top. Roast 30 minutes. Delish!

Recipes begin on page 109.

Pork chops are a favorite at Better Homes and Gardens. We did 17 recipes last year, including many methods from brining to coating with a vivid rub.

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and testing 4,500 recipes each year—recipes average three to ﬁve tests before being published. C U LI NARY S PEC IALI STS

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CAKES SING? You bet! Sarah leans in to listen for some sweet sizzle. If you hear it, the cake is still cooking and needs a few more minutes to reach light and ﬂuﬀy perfection.

N UTRITIO N S PEC IALI STS DOZ E N EGG S

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COOKIE TRICKS Sammy’s secrets: Use an ice cream scoop for shaping. Freeze scoops until ﬁrm, then bake. Leaving them on the cookie sheet for a few minutes after baking makes them both crispy and chewy.

TIP #4

CREAMY DRESSING, NO DAIRY Here’s a little mind-blower: Nutrition specialist Carla Christian whirls toasted walnuts into vinaigrette to create a rich, emulsiﬁed texture that doesn’t separate.

No-stick secret: In a small bowl whisk together equal parts cooking oil, shortening, and ﬂour. Use the paste to coat pans so you never have to worry about baked goods sticking. Q

Are you Test Kitchen material? Put your culinary knowledge to the test with a quiz for foodies. BHG.com/KitchenQuiz Recipes begin on page 109.

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The food edit team joins members of the Test Kitchen for a tasting review.

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THROUGH THE AGES

1928

The Testing-Tasting Kitchen opens. Two years later My Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book is published.

1933

The Prize Tested Recipes Contest is created to recognize outstanding recipes created by readers.

1938

The Cook Book ﬁrst notes: “Every Recipe Tested in the Better Homes and Gardens Testing-Tasting Kitchen.”

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R E C I PE S F RO M

TEST KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL GARLIC ROASTED VEGETABLES HANDS-ON TIME 15 min. TOTAL TIME 40 min. 2 1

8 1

to 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil to 1 1⁄2 lb. vegetables, such as cauliﬂower, broccoli, leeks, sweet potatoes, and/or delicata squash, sliced 3⁄4 inch thick Onion wedges (optional) to 10 cloves garlic, peeled Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme and/or sage leaves

Preheat oven to 450ºF, placing 2 shallow baking pans in the oven as it preheats. Drizzle one of the pans with 1 Tbsp. of the oil. Carefully arrange vegetables and garlic in one layer in the oiled pan. (do not crowd the pan). Drizzle with remaining olive oil. Sprinkle with thyme, 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt, and 1⁄2 tsp.

black pepper. Carefully place remaining hot pan over vegetables, bottom side down. Place a heavy skillet or foil-wrapped brick on top of stack. Roast 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are browned and tender. Makes 6 servings. EACH SERVING 101 cal, 5 g fat, 0 mg chol, 209 mg sodium, 14 g carb, 3 g ﬁber, 3 g pro.

“No need to turn them,” Colleen says. “By weighing down the hot pans with a heavy skillet, you ensure the veggies sear evenly on both sides.”

The Better Homes and Gardens® Test Kitchen is the oldest test kitchen in the United States linked to a publication. The kitchen will celebrate its 88th birthday in 2016.

TOTAL TIME 10 min. 1

⁄2 ⁄3 1 ⁄4 2 1 1 ⁄3 1

cup fresh raspberries cup toasted walnut pieces cup raspberry or red wine vinegar Tbsp. honey Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard cup extra-virgin olive oil

1943

During WWII, Victory Gardens are the rage. BHG magazine gives plenty of recipes for homegrown vegetables.

In a blender container combine raspberries, walnuts, vinegar, honey, mustard, 1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt, and 1⁄4 tsp. black pepper. Cover. Blend until nearly smooth. With blender running, drizzle in oil until well combined. Serve as desired with tossed or fruit salads. Makes 1 cup. EACH 1-TBSP. SERVING 66 cal, 6 g fat, 0 mg chol, 95 mg sodium, 3 g carb, 0 g ﬁber, 0 g pro.

1950

Food editor Myrna Johnston is credited with creating and popularizing main dish tossed salads on the pages.

1952

The kitchen gets a modern new spot on the Des Moines campus. Remodels will also occur in 1979 and 2005.

“We love walnuts, but other highfat nuts will help to emulsify the dressing, too,” Carla says. “Pecans or cashews also lend a creamy texture.”

1960s

Recipes for tempura, Kiev, Bourguignon, and cacciatore are tested, reﬂecting a love for world ﬂavors.

RASPBERRY WALNUT DRESSING

FOOD RECIPES

“To get the most accurate reading, make sure you’re taking the temperature from the thickest part of the bread,” Lynn says. “You want the reading from the center of the loaf.”

NO-KNEAD HONEY BREAD

“Most any herb will work for topping the

bread,” Lynn says. “Just remove any hard or woody stems before placing them on.” HANDS-ON TIME 25 min. TOTAL TIME 6 hr., 30 min. 3 ⁄4 1 1 ⁄3 2 2 1 1⁄2 2 3⁄4

1 2

cup warm water (105°F to 115°F) package active dry yeast cup milk Tbsp. honey Tbsp. butter or olive oil tsp. salt cups all-purpose ﬂour Cornmeal egg white tsp. water Fresh thyme, sage, oregano, and/or Italian parsley sprigs

1. In a large mixing bowl stir together the 3⁄4 cup water and yeast. Let stand 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan heat and stir milk, honey, butter, and salt just until warm (120°F to 130°F) and butter almost melts. Stir milk mixture into yeast mixture. Stir in ﬂour (dough will be sticky). Lightly coat a medium bowl with nonstick cooking spray; transfer dough to bowl. Lightly coat a sheet of plastic wrap with cooking spray; cover bowl with greased plastic wrap, coated side down. Chill at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.

1970s

DIY food projects hit their stride on the pages with easy recipes for yogurt, granolas, and breads of all kinds.

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2. Using a dough scraper or spatula, carefully loosen dough; turn out onto a ﬂoured surface. Cover with greased plastic wrap. Let stand 30 minutes. 3. Grease a baking sheet; sprinkle with cornmeal. Shape dough into an 8- to 9-inch oval loaf, lightly ﬂouring dough. Transfer loaf to prepared sheet, using dough scraper if necessary. Cover with a clean kitchen towel; place on the middle rack of your unheated oven. Place a bowl of warm water on lower rack. Let rise until nearly double in size (about 1 hour). 4. Remove loaf from oven. Uncover; set aside. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a small bowl whisk together egg white and the 2 tsp. water; brush over loaf. Arrange herbs on loaf. Brush herbs with egg mixture. Bake 23 to 25 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers about 200°F. Most breads are done throughout between 195°F and 200°F. Remove from baking sheet; cool on a wire rack. Makes 12 to 16 servings.

WHAT HAPPENS TO ALL THE LEFTOVER FOOD? For each tasting in the Better Homes and Gardens Test Kitchen, food editors, culinary specialists, and BHG recipe manager Colleen Weeden, above, sample and discuss the recipes. Because most recipes are scaled for home use (typically 4 to 6 servings), there’s little left after each tasting. If there are leftovers, they go to a sampling table for others to try.

No time to chill? Prepare the dough as directed in step 1, except skip chilling it. Let dough stand in the bowl, covered, at room temperature for 30 minutes, then continue as directed in step 2. The bread will still taste great, but it will spread a little more and won’t rise as high. EACH SERVING 142 cal, 2 g fat, 6 mg chol, 315 mg sodium, 26 g carb, 1 g ﬁber, 4 g pro.

1980s

Food editors are early trend spotters, creating recipes for pasta salad, blackened redﬁsh, croissants, and more.

1982

Nutrition analysis information is added to recipes published in the magazine.

1990s

Favorite features include scones, crème brûlée, Greek salad, quesadillas, polenta, lava cake, and baked brie.

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large mixing bowl beat butter and shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed 30 seconds. Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, baking soda, and salt. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in egg, corn syrup, and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. Stir in chocolate and dried cranberries. 2. Using a small ice cream scoop, drop dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Freeze uncooked scoops of dough on the cookie sheet for 20 minutes or until just firm. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until edges are just lightly browned (centers of cookies might not appear set). Cool on cookie sheet 2 minutes. Transfer to wire racks. Let cool completely. Makes 30 cookies. EACH COOKIE 121 cal, 6 g fat, 10 mg chol, 79 mg sodium, 17 g carb, 1 g fiber, 1 g pro.

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Candied Carrot Ribbons Using a vegetable peeler, cut 3 carrots lengthwise into ribbons (1 cup). In a large skillet heat 2 Tbsp. butter over medium heat until melted. Stir in 2 Tbsp. sugar. Add carrots and 1 Tbsp. water; cook 2 to 4 minutes or until carrots are softened and glazed, stirring occasionally. Transfer to a waxed paper-lined tray; cool completely. EACH SERVING 490 cal, 27 g fat, 87 mg chol, 227 mg sodium, 57 g carb, 1 g ﬁber, 6 g pro. R E C I PE F RO M

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1. In a large saucepan combine sugar, cornstarch, and cocoa powder. Add half-and-half. Cook and slowly stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. 2. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir in chocolate until melted. Ladle into serving bowls. Cover surface with plastic wrap; chill up to 24 hours. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with additional cocoa powder. Makes 8 (1⁄2 -cup) servings. EACH SERVING 363 cal, 23 g fat, 38 mg chol, 123 mg sodium, 42 g carb, 3 g ﬁber, 5 g pro. Q

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this is your heart You can’t control whether or when pressure hits. But you can control how you react, which is crucial to protecting your good health. Use our experts’ advice to navigate those tense times.

tress is a fact of life. That can be a good thing, giving you the push you need to meet a work deadline, pack for a trip, or do laundry before you run out of clean underwear. But a steady stream of tension— whether constant fights with a partner or a crushing workload—takes a toll on your health, particularly your heart. “Just like high blood pressure or diabetes, stress is a risk factor for heart disease because it can cause inflammation and hinder blood flow to the heart,” says Jennifer H. Mieres, M.D., professor of cardiology at Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine. The drip-drip-drip of daily stressors hits women—particularly

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young ones—especially hard. “Heart disease cases haven’t been declining in women younger than 55 like they have in older women,” says Viola Vaccarino, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the department of epidemiology at Emory University School of Public Health. “And stress is part of the problem.” Research shows that women’s hearts don’t weather it well. One study of cardiac patients found that young women’s blood ﬂow to the heart dropped about twice as much as men’s when they felt tense. The key to easing the impact: Build in strategies to manage stress so you’ll guard against the negative eﬀects of whatever comes your way.

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STRESS MANAGEMENT Four experts give lots of realistic ways to cope with life’s pressures so you can safeguard your heart and your overall health.

the mind-body guru AGGIE CASEY, R.N., M.S.N.; co-author of Mind Your Heart; nurse manager, cardiac rehabilitation, Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital

We’re so used to being stressed that we often don’t recognize the warning signs (headaches, tight neck and shoulders, grinding your teeth) that stress is taking a toll. Stop and check in with yourself at least once a day. How’s your breathing? Are your muscles tight? Take a few deep breaths to let go of the tension. Simply being more aware of your reaction to stress, and taking a few minutes to breathe, can help tame your body’s reaction. You can also try these simple breathing exercises: Count very slowly from 10 down to one, saying the number on each out-breath. For example: Breathe in, and as you exhale, say “10.” Inhale, then as you exhale, say “nine,” slowly working your way to

Stop and check in with yourself at least once a day. How‘s your breathing? Are your muscles tight?

zero. Another option is square breathing: Visualize a square. As you breathe in, visualize a vertical line and then a horizontal line. As you breathe out, picture another vertical and horizontal line to complete the square. It’s also especially important in today’s virtual world to aim for at least one meaningful conversation a day with friends or family. There’s a comforting connection that happens when you hear another person’s voice, which you don’t always get via e-mail or text.

the nutritionist KERI GLASSMAN, M.S., R.D.; founder and president, Nutritious Life; author of four books on healthy eating for weight loss

Eating healthy, whole foods consistently throughout the day helps keep your blood sugar balanced. Hunger and low blood sugar make it diﬃcult to react well to stress. I always carry a small bag of almonds, cashews, or walnuts in my bag for times I’m stuck in traﬃc or waiting for a meeting and starting to stress out. If it’s been an especially tense day, have a cup of chamomile tea. You’ll just feel your anxiety dropping as you sip. And you might sleep better, a proven way to lower anxiety and help your body recover from it.

the psychologist MARY ALVORD, Ph.D.; adjunct associate professor of psychiatry and behavior sciences, The George Washington University School of Medicine

I recently started making jewelry, and I ﬁnd that working with my hands puts my brain in a focused but relaxed space. It’s a moving meditation for me. Knitting and crocheting can have the same eﬀect. Another strategy that you can apply if you’re

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HOW YOUR HEART REACTS TO STRESS

Your brain senses danger. In ancient times, it might have been a saber-toothed tiger. Today, it could be a 24-hour deadline.

Your brain sends a signal to the hypothalamus gland, which sets in motion a physical reaction known as “ﬁght or ﬂight.” Your adrenal glands pump out stress hormones including adrenaline and cortisol.

Your heart beats faster, your blood pressure goes up, and you breathe more rapidly. Your body also releases glucose (sugar) and fats from storage to give your muscles fuel (once needed to escape that tiger).

The crisis passes and your systems return to normal. But if you’re under constant stress, your systems can stay revved up and lead to trouble. Persistently high levels of stress hormones increase inﬂammation within blood vessels and might contribute to damage and narrowing of the arteries, which can lead to heart attacks and stroke.

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on edge all the time, always imagining the worst: Work on “restructuring” your thoughts so that you don’t catastrophize. For example: You’re running late to a meeting, and you’re panicking, thinking you’re going to miss important information or even get ﬁred. Step back and ask yourself, How likely is it? How could I handle it if it did happen? Giving yourself a reality check and thinking through what you would do if the worst did happen can help you calm down. It’s also important to be part of a supportive group outside your family, like a book or garden club. Connecting even once a month helps relieve stress by giving you something to look forward to and making you feel like you’re part of a larger community.

Exercising is key to conditioning your heart to protect it against the negative eﬀects of stress. Walking is great, but I like to think of it as a gateway exercise. Start there, but if you really want to strengthen your heart and lungs, you need to do aerobic exercise that breaks a sweat. The one way to know if you’re getting where you need to be is to wear a heart rate monitor. Use the traditional formula: Subtract your age from 220, and your heart rate during exercise should be 80 percent of that. So if you’re 35, your target heart rate is 80 percent of 185 (220 minus 35), or 148. Also mix in some bursts of high-intensity exercise. Your heart gets a better workout when it’s climbing than when it’s steady, even if it’s holding at a rapid pace. The other thing you’ll ﬁnd is that once you’re really exercising, you’ll just naturally eat better. Twenty years ago, I weighed well over 200 pounds. Then I joined a soccer team and found that even on diet cheat days, I no longer wanted french fries. And today? I weigh 120 pounds.

WOMEN AT WORK On-the-job pressure is the riskiest, with research showing that women whose work is very stressful (demanding and with little control) have a 40 percent higher risk of heart disease. “While you don’t have control of everything,” says Mary Alvord, Ph.D., “you do have control of many things.” For starters:

CREATE AN UPBEAT ENVIRONMENT Surround yourself with details that make you relax or smile. Alvord’s screen saver is a photo of her favorite beach.

RELAX REGULARLY Put a blue dot sticker on your computer as a reminder to do a short breathing destressor a few times each day.

REACH OUT Stress can make you pull inward—the opposite of what you need at work. Connect with colleagues daily. You’ll have a network when pressure hits.

EAT TO YOUR HEART’S CONTENT Hands down, research shows the Mediterranean diet—which emphasizes lean protein like ﬁsh, vegetables, fruits, and dairy, plus extra-virgin olive oil and nuts—is the eating plan that best protects your heart. Happily, many foods on the diet are two-fers. They’re heart-healthy and have calming eﬀects. Some of the top picks, according to nutritionist Keri Glassman: Q Oranges

and other citrus fruits like clementines and tangerines, which are high in stresssoothing vitamin C.

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tuna, and sardines—all rich in

omega-3 fatty acids, which have been linked to happier moods as well as lower blood pressure. Q Flaxseed and chia seeds—also omega-3 winners (without the ﬁshy aspect).

Q Cashews, oysters, and other foods with zinc, which plays an important role in the health of your nervous system and boosts immunity. Q

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same health beneﬁts as peanuts, including monounsaturated fats and resveratrol, the antioxidant also found in red wine. Thanks to its high smoke point, peanut oil is good for stir-frying, sauteeing, and roasting.

WALNUT One of the best nut sources of omega-3 fatty acids that are good for your heart and brain. Walnut oil also has a low smoke point; try this one in vinaigrettes or drizzled on veggies.

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FL A XS E E D A concentrated source of omega-3s and omega-6s, ﬂaxseed oil may help ease stomach issues. Because omega-3s are unstable, ﬂaxseed oil only keeps for two to three months and should be refrigerated. Q February 2016 | BHG

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Check out all the reasons to put pistachios in your healthy eating rotation. Why are they so good for you?

One oz. (49 “kernels”) has 6 g protein, 24 percent of your daily dose of B6, and 6 percent of your daily iron—a good deal for 160 calories. Pistachios do have fat, but it’s the polyunsaturated, heart-healthy kind.

How do they compare to other nuts? Ounce for ounce, they’re lower in

calories than most (except almonds and cashews), so you get more: 49 pistachios versus 14 walnuts for 190 calories.

Ideal for … Between-meal snacking. Pistachios’ protein-fat combo will hold you over. Shelling them as you eat gives your stomach time to send the “I’m full” message to your brain so you’re less likely to munch mindlessly and overeat. Q

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RELIEVE A HEADACHE Don’t wait until the pain is pounding! “The quicker you treat a headache, the better chance you have of zapping it,” says Roger Cady, M.D., chairman of the National Headache Foundation and director of the Headache Care Center in Springﬁeld, Missouri. Three proven remedies for tension headaches— the most common type:

Rub a few drops of peppermint oil on your temples.

Tension headaches happen when the muscles in your scalp tighten and contract. Peppermint oil can help calm the muscles and stop spasms. The aroma might also activate areas of your brain that prompt muscles to relax.

“The webbed space between your thumb and index ﬁ nger is called Hoku in acupuncture,” Cady says. Gently squeezing the center of this area for 20–30 seconds can help your body release pain-relieving endorphins. (Some experts believe pressing this spot can also induce labor.)

Consider a combination pain medication.

Recent research found that an aspirinacetaminophencaffeine combo (available over the counter) is more effective than acetaminophen alone. If you end up taking these meds every week, check in with your doctor so you can discuss other treatments and find out whether something else is going on. —Leslie Pepper Q

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the health nut Our intrepid health director, Amy Brightfield, sweats her way through the latest wellness trends. This month, she’s into ballet-inspired workouts.

y love of dancing has been apparent ever since I was 3 and, as family legend has it, positioned myself in front of the band and danced the night away at my aunt’s wedding. Eager to channel my enthusiasm, my mom signed me up for ballet a few years later. Even at 5, I sized up my fellow ballerinas and quickly realized that pirouettes weren’t in my future; tap was more my style. Tap led to step aerobics, then jogging and spinning and yoga. When barre classes became all the buzz, part of me wondered if I’d given up on ballet too quickly. And because I’ve done years of balance and strength-training work, my muscles are in much different shape now than when I was 5! So I decided to book myself a session at the Ballet Beautiful studio in NYC, fantasizing about turning into the ballerina I never was—rocking a black leotard, pink tights, and leg warmers. (Aren’t they back in?) Ballerina Mary Helen Bowers (BB’s founder, who squeezed me in between training models for a Victoria’s Secret fashion show), appeared in all her flowy gracefulness—even at 7 months’ pregnant—and took me through a few basic moves on the mat. We started with simple leg lifts, which I survived, but the next move involved holding my leg up and moving it in little circles. Can I just say “Holy hurt”? After about eight reps, my leg started to shake. Was all that spinning for nothing? “Ballet is about the extension of your body through space,” Mary Helen says. “Ballet Beautiful mimics this with exercises that strengthen and tone the muscles while elongating the lines. Most fitness is built around movements that contract and shorten

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the muscles.” Well, at 5-foot-1, I certainly can’t aﬀord to shorten anything. My moment of redemption came as we stood in ﬁrst position, doing arm and leg lifts simultaneously, and Mary Helen said “beautiful form.” All the pain was worth it! My second stop two days later: Pure Barre. As I entered the carpeted studio with techno music blasting, I thought, OK, I’ve got this. Everyone had a spot with a mat, ball, light weights, and tubing. We started with small and controlled exercises on the mat, but this felt distinctly more like the body conditioning classes I’d taken at the gym. Then we headed to the barre. And that’s when it happened: As I did lifts with my right leg, my left leg shook so badly I thought it was going to give out. “Shaking is good!” the teacher said in a way-too-excited voice. “That means you’ve worked the muscle so much you’ve exhausted it.” I woke up the next morning sore, but not the worst I’ve ever felt. And I have to say I think I was the slightest bit longer and leaner. Barre workout classes (and maybe 5-foot-1½?), here I come. Q

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Online streaming classes and videos (including ones led by Mary Helen). balletbeautiful.com PU R E BAR R E

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DECKER CREEK BED, BREAKFAST & BISCUIT Manor, TX This B and B welcomes four-legged guests (no extra cost) with freshly baked dog biscuits—and cookies for you. Private cabins have screen porches and fenced-in yards. PLAY: Nearby Austin welcomes pups everywhere from wine bars to taco shops. deckercreek.com

LOEWS MIAMI BEACH HOTEL Miami Beach, FL Pets get celeb treatment at this beachfront high-rise: room service treats, catnip, and scratching posts. ($50 per pet.) PLAY: Take an Art Deco walking tour with Christine & Co., which dog-sits as you venture inside buildings with “no pets” policies. loewshotels.com/miami-beach

BARKWELLS Asheville, NC Your pup will ﬁnd her inner Lassie on 8 fenced-in grassy acres ﬂanked by the Blue Ridge Mountains. Cabins have dog doors and beds. ($100 refundable pet fee, $25 per dog if two or more.) PLAY: Leashed dogs are welcome on national park trails and on the Biltmore Estate grounds. barkwells.com

HOTEL MONACO Alexandria, VA Even staﬀers bring pets to Tuesday doggy happy hour, where humans can have cocktails, too. (No pet fee.) PLAY: Take a canine cruise on the Potomac, and walk the All the President’s Pups tour at Mt. Vernon. monaco-alexandria.com

RITZ-CARLTON BACHELOR GULCH Avon, CO Dogs and cats sleep on velvety beds and dine on room-service natural pet food and treats. Book a pet massage to work out knots from too many sessions of fetch. ($125 pet cleaning fee for three nights.) PLAY: Enjoy guided snowshoe walks and summertime outdoor games at Furry Paw Fridays. ritzcarlton.com

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ALDERBROOK RESORT & SPA Union, WA Stressed-out pets can ﬁnd their bliss with the Two Hands, Four Legs massage from a canine therapist. ($30 per pet per night.) PLAY: Dogs on leashes can run along Hood Canal. alderbrookresort.com

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THE STANFORD INN BY THE SEA Mendocino, CA This eco-resort has welcomed iguanas, parrots, Vietnamese potbellied pigs, even tortoises, and provides housemade treats. ($45 per pet.) PLAY: Catch a Canoe and Bicycles, Too lets pets on its rentals. stanfordinn.com

THE WHITE MOUNTAIN HOTEL & RESORT North Conway, NH Tully, a resident Cavalier King Charles spaniel, welcomes guests with toys, treats, and collapsible bowls. ($75 for dogs over 25 lb.) PLAY: Dogs can exercise on trails and ride the Conway Scenic Railroad. whitemountainhotel.com

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BARNSLEY RESORT Adairsville, GA A “furry godmother” awards treats at this 3,300-acre mountain resort, and the inn donates its $75 pet fee to PAWS, an Atlanta charity. PLAY: Hike one of the several paths on the resort, then relax in Barnsley’s outdoor restaurant. barnsleyresort.com EMERSON RESORT & SPA Mount Tremper, NY For dogs: an unleashed running area. For you: Spa treatments with complimentary walking services. ($35 per pet per night.) PLAY: Pups under voice control can run oﬀ-leash in Catskill Forest Preserve. emersonresort.net Q

B E T T ER FA M I LY

modern heart

Homemade valentines are a cinch with this simple wax resist technique.

MATERIALS Q Blank white watercolor cards (or

watercolor paper cut into cards) Q White grease pencil (aka

china marker, which we used) or crayon Q Watercolor paint (water it down

if you’re using from a tube) Q Paintbrush

DRAW

Top-pinned valentines!

Write or draw on cards using grease pencil or crayon. Waxdrawn areas will resist watercolor.

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PAINT Coat brush with a thin layer of paint and lightly brush over design. Brush whole card in stripes of color, or paint speciﬁc shapes over wax designs. Dry completely. Q

IF PAINT COVERS PARTS OF YOUR DR AWING, DON ’ T PANIC . LET THE CARD DRY, THEN CAREFULLY SCR APE AWAY THE PAINT WITH A CR AFTS KNIFE .

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BHG throwback

1975 WIRE WORK

Industrial but chic, sculptural metal wire decor is back with a modern colorful twist.

TH E O RIG I NAL Constructed from hundreds of individually soldered, nickel-plated steel rods, these chairs by renowned architect Warren Platner (designer of the Windows on the World restaurant in New York) were billed as “practical sculpture.” TH E U PDATE Faceted geometric forms and bright ﬁ nishes refresh Platner’s streamlined originals. Today’s designs provide modern accents for traditional interiors or a reﬁ ned touch for industrial spaces.

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CAN D LE STI C KS

Mercury Row Iron Candle Holder, from $15.99 each; wayfair.com 2 C HAI R Bunny Lounge Chair by Bend, $550; foragemodern workshop.com 3 C LOC K Lazy Susan 24-inch Gold Wall Clock, $78; target.com 4 L AM P Wire Snowman Metal Table Lamp, $159.99; overstock.com 5 TAB LE Origami Coﬀee Table, $399; westelm.com 6 BA S KET Petit Bazaar Wire Basket, $14.99; christmascentral.com Q

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS® (ISSN-0006-0151), FEBRUARY 2016, VOL. 94, NO. 2, IS PUBLISHED MONTHLY BY MEREDITH CORPORATION, 1716 LOCUST STREET, DES MOINES, IA 50309-3023. U.S.A. PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT DES MOINES, IOWA, AND AT ADDITIONAL MAILING OFFICES. SUBSCRIPTION PRICES, $22 PER YEAR IN THE U.S.; $35 (U.S. DOLLARS) IN CANADA; $35 (U.S. DOLLARS) OVERSEAS. BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, AND AUSTRALIA. BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS, MARCA REGISTRADA EN MEXICO. POSTMASTER: SEND ALL UAA TO CFS. (SEE DMM 707.4.12.5); NON-POSTAL AND MILITARY FACILITIES: SEND ADDRESS CORRECTIONS TO BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS, P.O. BOX 37508, BOONE, IA 50037-0508. IN CANADA: MAILED UNDER PUBLICATIONS MAIL SALES PRODUCT AGREEMENT NO. 40069223; CANADIAN BN 12348 2887 RT. RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS, PO BOX 882 STN MAIN, MARKHAM ON, L3P 9Z9. © MEREDITH CORPORATION 2016. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRINTED IN THE U.S.A.

Introduced in 1966, Warren Platner’s iconic steel wire design, seen in our 1975 Decorating Book, is still in production today.

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