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VO LU M E 95

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LIFE IN COLOR 132 RUSTIC REVISITED

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The natural world inspires a home renovation.

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IN GOOD SPIRITS Head south of the border for party inspiration.

146 POT LUCK Everyone pitches in when chef Scott Peacock stirs up a giant batch of soup. Arrange houseplants to trick the eye and delight the senses.

HOME 34 COLOR 38 FIRSTS

146 132

How to make the perfect bed.

50 FALL CLEANING 54 BEFORE & AFTER 62 PUNCH LIST 70 REBUILDING Volunteers help a family with a happy home makeover.

76 HANDS- ON DIY felt pillows look luxe.

I DID IT! Crafting a homework station.

COLLECTING Pro tips to help you decorate your walls with art.

95 GARDEN End the growing season with a crescendo of color.

FOOD 108 NEW WAYS 114 FAST & FRESH 122 IN SEASON

150 ON THE COVER P H OTO B L A I N E M OAT S CR AFTS KIM HUTCHISON

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Fall baking with Dorie Greenspan.

FRESH 16 OBSESSED 20 SHOPKEEPER 24 BEAUTY 28 EDITOR’S PICKS

BETTER 174 HEALTH

IN EVERY ISSUE 10 EDITOR’S LETTER 14 BHG.COM 160 THE KITCHEN

Our guide to a healthy back.

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Five ways to control your risk of breast cancer.

186 THROWBACK

184 HEALTH NUT

180 GOOD TO KNOW

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Since I was a kid, fall has given me a thrill of excitement but also a little shiver (winter is coming, after all). It’s an exciting time with everyone back in action and plugged in after summer’s relaxed, off-the-grid vacation months. I’m not alone. There’s something about the shorter days and cooler nights that has inspired the human imagination through the centuries in ways both celebratory and sinister. Many Northern Hemisphere cultures have fall celebrations at the time of the harvest moon to mark the line between the end of the growing season and the start of the hard winter months. It’s interesting the many similarities they share. China and Vietnam celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with moon cakes and parades of lanterns often inscribed with riddles. During English and European fall festivals, congregations decorate churches with bread loaves, cornucopias, pumpkins, and corn. In Judaism, Sukkot marks the wandering of the Israelites and the harvest with family feasts. Diwali, a Hindu festival of lights and bright color, takes place on the darkest new moon in fall. Here in the States, the secular Halloween and Thanksgiving are our most famous versions. Halloween is more ancient, with its roots in the Gaelic festival of Samhain, celebrating the gathering of the corn with bonfires and offerings for departed spirits who return to wander the earth at the end of October. In Europe, the more famous All Saints’ Day (aka All Hallows’) commemorates the link between the living and dead with chrysanthemums, visits to graves, and candles. It marks the start of Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) in Mexico, which mixes the merrymaking and celebratory nature of other autumn holidays with a somber reverence for those who have passed on. It’s fascinating that through all these traditions, differentiated by language and culture, we still gravitate toward common threads of humanity: the contrast between light and dark, mischief and STEPHEN ORR, reverence, plenty and scarcity. As technology Editor in Chief shrinks the world, isn’t it reassuring that we can instagram @steporr celebrate these ancient holidays however we want. twitter @orrsteporr

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We’re not embellishing the facts: Tassels, pom-poms, and fringe make almost everything they touch chic. From your earlobes to your toes, your windows to your floors, these flourishes provide pops of color, texture, and bohemian flair.

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x CALICO This chain has storefronts nationwide, plus an easyto-search selection online. calicocorners.com

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x EAST COAST TRIMMING The new home of Hyman Hendler Ribbon, a storied Garment District trim source since 1900. eastcoast trimming.com Q

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Drop into this Peruvian cafe in nearby Walnut Creek for dishes like Pollo a la Brasa (rotisserie chicken) and signature cocktails after a day of shopping. paradakitchen.com

AL AM E DA POI NT ANTIQ U E S FAI R E

Laurie hosts a booth at this open-air market located less than 30 miles from Concord. It’s held the ﬁ rst Sunday of every month. alameda pointantiquesfaire.com

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“It’s like a Japanese dollar store, where you can shop your way through party supplies and home goods.” The chain has multiple locations in the Bay Area. www.daisojapan.com

Shopping for vintage decor is a global treasure hunt for Laurie Furber. The owner of Elsie Green in Concord, CA, and former Pottery Barn executive calls on her talent for sifting during her four trips to Europe each year to gather unique pieces. “I’m climbing up ladders into haylofts and digging through boxes to ﬁnd that one perfect treasure.” She brings it back to her showroom, a former warehouse space made over in calming neutrals, black, and natural pine. Laurie’s instinct to edit runs deep: Instead of six styles of sofa, she offers only one versatile number. “We’re as much about what we don’t sell as what we do.” But she doesn’t ignore her customers’ urges to hunt. She stocks the back room with best sellers like jam jars, vintage ﬂatware, and bamboo chairs ripe for the picking. elsiegreen.com Q

BY: PETRA GUGLIELMETTI; PHOTOS: ELSIE GREEN; ILLUSTRATIONS: RACHEL KING BIRCH

All the flavor of a European flea market without the plane fare—that’s the promise of Elsie Green, a Bay Area shop housed in a former warehouse.

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ELIMINATE BUILDUP “Oil buildup is the primary cause of limp hair,” says Nunzio Saviano, a New York City stylist and salon owner. If you have fine or thin hair, Saviano recommends sudsing up at least every other day. Thick or coarse? At least every third day. Then between cleansing, soak up excess oil with dry shampoo, or try Nunzio Saviano Dry Shampoo Sheets, $25; amazon.com.

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BE BLUNT “If your hair lacks volume, a blunt cut with layers will make it look thicker,” says Kiyah Wright, Clairol Professional Ambassador.

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INSTALL A FILTER “Mineral deposits from hard water can alter the tone of your color. They build up, making it harder for color molecules to penetrate the hair shaft,” says Kiyah Wright, celebrity stylist and Clairol Professional Ambassador. Minimize accumulation by installing a showerhead with a built-in filter (sold at hardware stores).

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MAKE SURE TO MOISTURIZE Colored strands tend to have gaps in the outer layer, enabling color molecules to seep out while shampooing. A mild, sulfate-free shampoo provides some protection against color loss, but you also need to boost your hair’s hydration levels if longevity is your goal. Seal those gaps with leave-in conditioners and moisturizing styling products. Try Herbal Essences Coconut Milk Oil-Infused Crème, $6; drugstores. BY GENEVIEVE MON SMA

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The brighter your color, the more often you need to refresh it. Use a tinted shampoo two to three times a month and an at-home gloss at the halfway mark between coloring.

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Lots of women go straight to a curling iron or hot rollers to boost body, Saviano says. However, creating volume only at the ends exacerbates your hair’s tendency to fall flat. His advice: Start with volumizing spray at the roots. Try Pureology’s Clean Volume Instant Levitation Mist, $28; pureology.com. Next, flip hair upside down and hit your roots with the dryer before curling, or set with large hot rollers, wrapping hair all the way to the root. Finish with a spritz of dry shampoo.

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STRIVE FOR MORE STRETCH In addition to strengthening strands, your hair needs to be fairly elastic so it doesn’t snap when it gets pulled (e.g. during blow-drying with a round brush), Saviano says. The key to elasticity? Preserving your strands’ moisture content with this two-pronged approach: Slather on a hydrating mask like L’Oréal Paris EverPure Repair Remedy Balm ($10; lorealparisusa.com) twice a month. And either cut back on heat styling or switch to tools made of ceramic or tourmaline, which impart less moisture-zapping damage. Try InStyler Cerasilk Woven Ceramic Curling Iron, $95; instyler.com.

ample protein and iron—and to take a biotin supplement as extra insurance their hair follicles are nourished,” Fusco says. If after boosting your diet for three months you see little improvement, see a doctor to investigate whether an underlying health condition—or medication you’re taking—is causing the thinning.

GOOSE GROWTH “Traditional minoxidil [the active ingredient in Rogaine] works for many to help promote growth or at least temper hair loss,” Fusco says. Minoxidil is believed to widen blood vessels, thus allowing blood, oxygen, and nutrients to easily reach hair follicles, maximizing growth and encouraging the scalp to hold onto strands longer. You may apply minoxidil all over the scalp—or spot treat, as needed. Try Women’s Rogaine 5% Minoxidil Foam, $30 for two-month supply; Walgreens. Q

DON’T IGNORE FLAKES

“When you have dandruﬀ, your scalp is inﬂamed, which can cause shedding,” Fusco says. Twice a week, use a medicated shampoo with yeast-busting pyrithione zinc.

PUMP UP THE PROTEIN

DUST YOUR ENDS “Not getting your hair trimmed often enough is a common cause of chronic split ends,” Saviano says. If you fear losing too much length at the salon, ask for a “dusting” every six to eight weeks to eliminate splits before they travel up the hair shaft.

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TAKE A SUPPLEMENT “Hair thinning can be caused by a variety of things, but to rule out the common culprit of a diet deficiency, I tell most patients to get

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MASSAGE AND EXFOLIATE YOUR SCALP TO BOOST CIRCULATION .

PHOTOS: (MODEL) BAUER SYNDICATION/TRUNK ARCHIVE, (PRODUCTS) BLAINE MOATS

The medical term for fragile strands is trichorrhexis nodosa, says Francesca Fusco, M.D. She sees it frequently in her New York City dermatology practice. Scaling back on chemical treatments and heat styling (the main culprits) helps, as does incorporating protein treatments to reduce breakage. Garnier Fructis Damage Eraser Shampoo and Conditioner ($4 each; drugstores) infuses hair with plant protein. Virtue Perfect Ending Split End Serum ($40; virtuelabs.com) reinforces your midlengths with keratin.

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COLOR

GOURD GREENS Who says earth tones have to be brown? Plucked from the soil, the greens of a fall harvest become a neutral in their own right. Use one as a base color, and then look to the garden for accents, like the yellows and oranges you’d ﬁnd on ripening squash.

C HARD

MQ6-49 Behr

LE APF ROG

SW 6431 SherwinWilliams C LO I STE R E D GAR D E N GREEN

STYLING: JESSICA THOMAS

30GY 39/231 Glidden

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BY M O N I K A B I E G L E R E Y E R S P H OTO A DA M A L B R I G H T

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F R AM E D ART WO R K

Reach by Nell Waters Bernegger, $126 (10"×14"); artfully walls.com

TAB LE VAS E

Kealoha by Surya, $52 (medium); themine.com

SWI N G L AM P

Hardwired, 16" length, from $110; shop .onefortythree.com

TUCKED-AWAY rooms are a playground for color.

C HAI R

Carlo Mid-Century in Olive Worn Velvet, $599; westelm.com

GARDEN VARIETY

G LO B E ARTI C H O K E

SWE ET VI B R ATIO N S

WI LD J U N G LE

C RU S H E D O R EGAN O

G RE E N E R PA STU RE S

A deep burgundy sofa against this color would be positively cozy. PPG1121-7 PPG

Lemongrass green keeps sunrooms glowing through fall. 391 Benjamin Moore

Wendy loves the energy of olive walls with royal blue accents. LF290-02 Kilz

Gray undertones tame this hue, making it ideal for a dining room. 6007-6C Valspar

Paired with cool white and gray, this shade skews contemporary. DET529 Dunn-Edwards Q

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PHOTOS: (ROOM) WERNER STRAUBE, (PORTRAIT) MOMOKO FRITZ

That’s Chicago-based designer Wendy Labrum’s take. Unlike in the main rooms of a house, which need to flow from one to the next, you can push the envelope in peripheral spaces like this offset sitting room. ”This used to be a porch overlooking the backyard, so I wanted to bring that greenery in,” she says. Same-color draperies keep the focus on walls polished to a lacquerlike sheen with a handheld buffer between coats.

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PROPER BED

Beds in catalogs always look effortlessly stylish. The secret is a mix of layers, patterns, and pillows. Get them right and transform your entire bedroom.

TONED DOWN This bed is relaxed and ultracomfy but still looks well put together. Bedding in faded colors gives a timeworn, beenwashed-a-milliontimes look.

Florals can appease both his and her sensibilities when in a neutral palette paired with a timeless motif like stripes.

Q U S E

RESTR AINT

Pairing stripes with ﬂorals could get chaotic, but the fact that they’re all in a chalky palette keeps this combo serene. Q M I X

A N D M AT C H

Bedding doesn’t need to be matchy. Mix in pillowcases that didn’t come with the set. For inspiration, look to patterned sheets and pull solid colors from them. SUPPORT

If you don’t have a headboard, a pair of Euro shams propped against the wall provides a backdrop to soften your reading time. All bedding in this story is from the new Lauren Home collection, available through macys.com. O N TH I S B E D Devon Euro shams, striped duvet set (reverses to floral), and floral sheet set. Graydon solid pillowcases.

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BOHO BLEND Combine contrasts for a personality-rich bed. Juxtaposing patterns—a batik print with a basket weave and an awning stripe— look harmonious when they’re in complementary colors.

Q G E T

I M PAC T

The duvet covers the most surface area of your bed, so use a dramatic pattern for the biggest impact. Q VA RY

THE SCALE

Rather than defaulting to plain solid sheets, choose a subtle print that reads as a solid, like this tiny basket weave. The diﬀerence in scale from the duvet makes the patterns

work together. Q P R E S S

PAU S E

Break up competing patterns by layering in a blanket in a solid corresponding color. One with texture, like this herringbone weave, adds depth. O N TH I S B E D

Kelsey Euro shams, duvet set, coverlet, and throw pillow. Spencer sheet set.

I KEEP THREE KING-SIZE SHAMS ON MY BED THAT I CHANGE WITH THE SEASONS, AND A NECK ROLL IN FRONT ADDS PATTERN AND DIMENSION. AMANDA NISBET, INTERIOR DESIGNER

Don’t be afraid to mix materials. Color unites linen Euros, sateen sheets, and a cotton duvet.

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BEDSIDE TABLE: FISHERS HOME FURNISHINGS; RUG: ONE KINGS LANE

AN OVERSIZE MOTIF, LIKE WIDE-SET STRIPES, GIVES A PATTERNHEAVY BED A FOCAL POINT.

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

WHEN I MAKE MY BED, I ALWAYS STAND THE PILLOWS UP. I LIKE HOW FULL EVERYTHING LOOKS WHEN THE PALOMA CONTRERAS, INTERIOR DESIGNER PILLOWS STAND AT ATTENTION.

LAY YOUR FLAT SHEET PATTERNSIDE DOWN SO IT SHOWS WHEN FOLDED OVER THE DUVET.

HIGH OCTANE

A bed loaded with energetic patterns and mounds of pillows is as enticing as it gets. Stick to bold, geometric motifs in a singlecolor scheme. Q B E

COHESIVE

Besides color, a common denominator like clean lines makes

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strong patterns complement, not compete. Q F O L D

I T D OW N

For maximum impact, give the sheets and duvet equal exposure by folding the top layers down to below the pillows. If the box spring is visible, cover it with a ﬁtted sheet. Q F I L L I N G

M AT T E R S

The fullness of downalternative pillows

and duvets results in a more modern, structured look compared to squishier feather-ﬁ lled varieties. O N TH I S B E D

Jensen Euro shams, duvet set, sheet set, and throw pillows; Spencer coverlet. At right: Kelsey herringbone coverlet, Devon channel quilted bed blanket, Alene floral quilt.

C OV E R L E T

BLANKET Q U I LT

Choose coverlets for their draping eﬀect or quilted bedding for a more tailored look.

FLOOR LAMP: RALPH LAUREN HOME; BEDSIDE TABLE: ONE KINGS LANE; TABLE LAMP: FISHERS HOME FURNISHINGS

With such highly patterned surroundings, texture makes the solid-color throw pillows work better than plain fabrics would.

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Start with a smooth fitted sheet. Stretch it taut over the bed while slightly damp, and it will dry wrinkle-free. If you have a mattress topper, look for deep fitted sheets.

2 blankets pattern-side up.

others 20×20".

Precision is quicker than you think.

Fold the top edge of the blanket a third of the way down the bed; fold the flat sheet over to cover the folded edge of the blanket.

Fold the sheet and blanket into hospital corners, right, at the foot of the bed, and tuck everything in for a clean finish. Smooth any wrinkles.

Tuck in sheet along foot of the bed; lift up at the corner.

Tuck in fabric that is left hanging below the mattress. Fold the rest back down.

If your duvet cover doesn’t have built-in ties to keep the duvet from slipping, use a safety pin inside each corner to hold it in place. Fold into thirds at the foot of the bed.

Finish by stacking the pillows from Euro shams at the bottom to standards on top. Or skip shams, and stack two standard pillows in pillowcases.

Use your hand to create a 45- or 90-degree angle at the corner; tuck in. Q

FOR ADDED DIMENSION, I’LL FOLD A SECOND QUILT AT THE FOOT OF THE BED—IN THE SAME TEXTURE KATIE LEEDE, INTERIOR DESIGNER BUT IN A DIFFERENT COLOR. 44

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SPENCER SOLID BLUE SATEEN SHEETS AND MATELASSÉ COVERLET: LAUREN HOME COLLECTION; BEDSIDE TABLE: MECOX GARDENS

HOSPITAL CORNERS

After the long-awaited trips to see the grandkids. After dress-up has been played and forts have been built. After a weekend full of spoiling and chasing. After the goodbyes, the cries and embracing.

We all go home.

Because we love what’s waiting for us inside.

Find the furniture and décor you love for the place you love most.

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HOME CLEANING

fall CLEANING

Prepare to enjoy the great indoors with a revamped cleaning routine. Start with a well-stocked caddy, and flip the page for room-byroom tidying tips and a little inspiration from the pros.

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1 CAD DY

Flat bottomed and narrow for cabinet storage; smooth surfaces for easy wipe-ups.

2 SC RU B

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B RU S H

An hourglass shape lends a comfortable grip.

3 WOO D

C LE AN E R

Pick one that conditions, too.

4 G LOVE S The cuffs on this Casabella pair reroute water before it soaks your sleeves. 5 S PO N G E Sanitize between cleaning days: Microwave wet sponge 1–2 minutes.

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6 MAG I C

E R AS E R

Earns its name on stubborn scuﬀs and spots.

7 SAN ITIZ I N G

WI PE S

Flu season calls for extra-convenient defenses.

8 M U LTI PU R POS E

C LE AN E R The more

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11 G L AS S

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Look for streakand ammonia-free. 7 FOR PREVENTION ’S SAKE , CLEAN DOORKNOBS, LIG HT SWITC HE S , AND REMOTES .

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BY BERIT THORKELSON PHOTOS BL AINE MOATS

12 D I STI LLE D

VI N EGAR Tough on bacteria and mildew, it’s a chief ingredient in many makeat-home cleaners. Recipes on page 52.

Flooring: LifeProof Carpet with PetProof technology, Gazelle II crème brulee

FLOORING FOR THE EXPECTED. AND THE UNEXPECTED.

HOME CLEANING

BREAK IT DOWN

The fall-cleaning chore is easier to tackle if you focus on bite-size tasks and stay on track with smart daily to-dos. We tapped the experts behind a new crop of cleaning books for their best clever tricks.

FALL IS THE NEW SPRING With life moving back inside, it’s no wonder that requests for professional cleaners spike

KITCHEN

BATHROOM

tackle it:

AF TE R D I N N E R

DURING USE

LIVING ROOM

BEDROOM

tackle it:

EVE RY DAY

DURING CO M M E RC IALS

tackle it:

Clear oﬀ and wipe down counters. Q Scrub sink. Q Sweep ﬂ oor for crumbs.

Clean oﬀ counters. Q Wipe down shower walls while showering. Q Wipe out sink.

D E E P C LE AN I N G PE P TALK

Q U I C K F IX FO R D RO P - I N S

C LE AN I N G Q UAN DAR I E S

Put out a new hand towel; use the old one to wipe down the sink. Use a little of any type of soap to quickly brush around the toilet bowl, then wipe the tank top, seat, and rim with toilet paper. Flush, and you’re done!

Wipe ﬁngerprints oﬀ TV screens with a 1:1 solution of distilled white vinegar and distilled water.

Let’s say you ^^ want to clean your entire kitchen this month. Break up the tasks (maybe there are 10), and divide that by days in the month. You can either say, OK, I’ll complete one task every third day, or I’m going to get all these tasks done in 10 days. You can do it. It doesn’t have to be perfect, just get it done.

Run the shower before you start cleaning, and let the steam loosen the grime for you.

BECKY RAPINCHUK

COURTENAY HARTFORD

Simply Clean ($20; Touchstone)

The Cleaning Ninja ($16; Page Street)

M.Y.O.

Do a quick pickup. Spot-clean spills. Q Straighten pillows. Q Q

Eliminating clutter ^^ is your ﬁ rst line of defense in cleaning the living room.

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for chemicals. Q soap Q water Q white vinegar + ¼ cup rubbing alcohol Q CARPET STAI N R E M OVE R 2 cups warm water + 1 Tbsp. Castile soap + 1 Tbsp. white vinegar Q

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EVE RY WE E K Q

Launder sheets.

EVE RY T WO M O NTH S Q

Remove stale smells from upholstery by sprinkling on baking soda with a cheese shaker. Let sit at least 15 minutes or overnight; vacuum.

Make your bed.

39% in the fall, according to thumbtack.com. The busiest time of all: the weeks before Thanksgiving.

Rotate mattress.

D U ST PATRO L

Reduce allergens by dusting ceiling fan blades often. While you’re up there, ﬂip the fan’s direction switch: In fall and winter, blades should move clockwise to circulate heated air.

follow along A different room gets the cleaning treatment each month in our new online program full of

DON’T FORGET Important chores to prep for cold weather:

BEFORE USE Have your furnace and chimney inspected and cleaned.

EVERY MONTH Change your furnace ﬁlter.

AFTER

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HOME BEFORE & AFTER

thanks, bro

Pitching in on his brother’s new kitchen gave interior designer and author Nate Berkus the chance to test the appliances that bear his mark. Black sconces and ﬂoating shelves break up the countertop-toceiling expanse of ceramic tile.

he difference between designing for a client and for a relative? Late-night texts. “Family shorthand” is what Nate Berkus calls the Q&A he shared with his sister-in-law, Yassi Berkus, while working on the kitchen of the Orange County, CA, home she shares with Nate’s brother, Steven, and their kids, Caden, 8, and Chloe, 5. Nate focused on high-impact elements, starting with the LG Studio appliance line he helped design. “I knew it would integrate beautifully with their style,” Nate says. The family loves the new kitchen’s conveniences: a range with ﬁve burners (they’re all ﬁring on weekends when Steven makes breakfast), a pullout trash can by the sink (no more dog disasters), and quartz countertops Yassi thinks are indestructible. “Nate made it our space,” Steven says.

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BY K I T S E L Z E R P H OTO S DAV I D T S AY

HE SAID Build a wooden range hood, encase it in shiplap, and paint it black. “I thought it would be dramatic and give a lot of impact for not a lot of money,” Nate says.

THEY SAID Black? Really? But now, Yassi says, “The hood is my favorite feature. I love that it’s so unique.”

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HOME BEFORE & AFTER

EVERY HORIZONTAL SURFACE IN YOUR HOME IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CREATE SOMETHING THAT EXPRESSES YOUR PERSONAL STYLE. NATE BERKUS

Glass-front cabinets are today’s take on the china hutch. The counter below functions as a buﬀet during get-togethers.

EXPERT TIPS Nate, who launched his own design ﬁrm when he was only 24 and has worked on several TV shows, has designed more than 100 kitchens. His advice: START WITH H I G H - PE R FO R M I N G APPLIAN C E S

”If people are coming over for dinner and the oven isn’t working, what your kitchen looks like isn’t going to matter.” TE ST AN I S L AN D

Not ready to commit to a built-in island? Nate suggests starting with a freestanding piece. You can always upgrade later. C H OOS E C L A S S I C OVE R TR E N DY

”Make decisions that stand the test of time,” Nate says. Subway tile is one example. He likes its low-maintenance aspect and favors the original 3×6-inch size. R E M E M B E R TH E F I N I S H I N G TO U C H E S

Lamps, family photos, and plants are “opportunities to really personalize a space,” Nate says.

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HOME BEFORE & AFTER

THE RIGHT MOVES

Steven and Yassi had lived in a house with a similar kitchen layout, so they knew what they wanted (as much storage as possible) and what they didn’t (an eating area). A few minor changes make a huge diﬀerence.

BEFORE

AFTER PANTRY

TO DINING ROOM

MW COOLER

PANTRY

TO DINING ROOM

ODD EXIT

WASTED SPACE

UNUSED BENCH

MORE STORAGE

USEFUL ISLAND

A sliding door brought in light but stole wall space. (The dining room opens to the same patio.)

The 11×20-foot kitchen seemed spacious, but the open center could be put to better use.

Built-in seating was designed for a breakfast table, but an eating spot wasn’t on the wish list.

Removing the slider made space for cabinets and countertop, creating an eﬃ cient U layout.

An island A built-in buﬀet gives the kitchen close to the dining a comfortable room lets guests gathering spot, serve themselves directs traﬃ c, and while staying out adds a work zone. of the cook’s way.

GUEST-READY

HE SAID

Keep it light with white oak ﬂooring.

Cover the walls with gray subway tile. “From a practicality standpoint, it’ll serve you well,” Nate says.

THEY SAID

D O O R B I N S I N TH E PRO - ST YLE RE FRI G E R ATO R S LI D E U P AN D DOWN E A S I LY.

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Yassi loved the idea, but “I was skeptical,” Steven says. “I had always liked a darker, richer wood ﬂoor. But Nate and Yassi were dead-on. It looks amazing.”

THEY SAID “I can wipe it clean with a sponge,” Yassi says. “And it gives a little edge.” Steven agrees: “That was 100 percent Yassi and Nate, and I 100 percent love it. It makes the kitchen feel so warm.”

ILLUSTRATIONS: CHRIS GLOWACKI

BEFORE

HOME BEFORE & AFTER

[GET

THE LOOK ]

THE BIG FINISH

For this kitchen, Nate suggested accents in a black ﬁ nish. It’s a little more sophisticated and a little less serious than satin nickel or brass, he says.

PULLDOWN FAUCET This matte ﬁnish doesn’t show water spots or ﬁngerprints. Trinsic in Matte Black, $487; delta faucet.com

ISLAND A marble top and black-metal base hint at bistro style. Castille, $343; wayfair.com

CABINET HARDWARE Most dark ﬁnishes mix well with true black. Mandara handles in Cocoa Bronze, $5 and $6 each; homedepot.com

Want to remodel?

PHOTOS: (HARDWARE AND TILE) JASON DONNELLY

Get our free kitchen remodeling and planning guide at BHG.com/ RemodelGuide.

SUBWAY TILE Light-color ceramic tile makes black accents stand out. Allen + Roth in Pearl, $0.49 each; lowes.com

REFRIGERATOR New in appliances: black stainless steel—a ﬁnish Nate says would look as nice in this kitchen as the classic stainless does. InstaView, $4,300; lgstudio.com Q

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KN OC K T WI C E O N TH E G L AS S PAN E L TO TU RN O N A LI G HT I N S I D E .

October 2017 |

HOME

PUNCH LIST

The latest in home improvements: tile that breaks out of the box, vinyl flooring with modern art style, and a better way to hang a towel bar.

SHAPE UP Energize a backsplash or shower wall with tile in an unexpected shape. Geometry has never been this fun.

2 A TEXTURED M AT T E G L A Z E MODERNIZES THE CLASSIC H E X AG O N .

M I N I STAR & C ROS S

$35/square foot in Chartreuse and Naples Blue; ﬁreclaytile.com

PHARSALIA PO RC E L AI N MOSAIC

$9/square foot (sold in boxes of 10.7 square feet for $96 each) in Marine; wayfair.com

C L AS S IC FI E LD 5 - I N C H H EX AGO N

$30/square foot in M40 Turquoise; heathceramics.com

M O ROCCAN FI S H SCALE S (M E D I U M) I N WAVE PAT TE RN

$92/square foot in 12W Blue Bell; mercurymosaics.com

$37/square foot in Teal Agate and Wheatgrass; modwalls.com

ANATO LIA VAN I LL A LE AF MOSAIC

$11/square foot; lowes.com

KI LN C E R AM IC WE DG E

$37/square foot in Splash Blue; modwalls.com

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BY K I T S E L Z E R P H OTO C A R S O N D OW N I N G

STYLING: MARY-BETH ROUSE; MARKET EDITOR: PJ MEHAFFEY

KI LN C E R AM IC M I N N OW

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LOOK DOWN

THE SMART LIFE

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Use the touch pad, above, or voice activation via your phone. $229; schlage.com BALDWI N EVO LVE D

It opens with a touch of your ﬁnger or by remote access. Starts at $220; baldwinhardware.com KEVO CO NVE RT

Durable enough for any room in the house, this printed vinyl flooring comes in 278 stop-youin-your-tracks patterns (or create a custom design). Install it over plywood, concrete, or tile. The flooring comes from Britain in 4½foot-wide strips that a professional flooring installer or a skilled do-it-yourselfer can lay and glue. LOOKS WE LOVE

Clockwise, from top left: Argyle, Summer, Azulejos, and Dylan, each $6/square foot (plus shipping, which starts at about $57); atraﬂoor.com

I N STALL A C E I LI N G FAN Replace CO NVE RT A R EC E S S E D LI G HT

discussion with a Kohler designer about what you want in a new bath, you’ll receive a project-ready box like this one, above, in 30 days. It includes 3-D images of a proposed plan, samples of materials, and a shopping list of products. $399; kohler.com

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place on the wall and push. An ink stamp on the back marks the spots to drill. Towel bars and toilet paper holders come with mini stick-on levels to ensure alignment. A special wall bracket on some pieces eliminates the usual step of tightening set screws with a hex wrench. Darcy towel ring in brushed nickel, $20; homedepot.com Q

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HOME REBUILDING

HOME, sweet HOME

One imaginative blogger and a crew of volunteers rolled up their sleeves and opened their hearts to give a Long Island family a happy home makeover.

our-year-old Liam toddles into his light and bright new living room, plastic dinosaur in hand, and glimpses the sofa where he drives his toy cars and snuggles in for story time with his grandma Karen Intorcia. When Karen tragically lost her oldest son in 2013, she moved into this Long Island house and became Liam’s guardian. But the space wasn’t ideally set up for raising a child. It was sparsely furnished and needed a new deck and waterﬁ ltration system. Rebuilding Together, a national organization providing free home improvements for people on limited incomes, swooped in to handle the water and deck. Local designer and blogger Jen O’Brien took on the project of decorating the space as a cheerful home.

C REW LE AD E R RO B E RT HARPE R PRE PS WALLS FO R TH E PL AN K PAN E LI N G .

SAME SPACE, NEW LOOK PLANKED WALLS The partial wall between the living and dining rooms came down, and horizontal planks went up on every wall for a seamless look. NEW ZONES Smart furniture placement deﬁ nes the entry, living room, and dining room. BOOSTED STORAGE A built-in bookshelf increases toy storage and display space.

DURING

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BEFORE

BY ALLISON MA ZE PHOTOS DAVID L AND

BETTER LIGHTING Updated, right-size lighting in a brass ﬁ nish adds functionality and warmth.

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K ARE N E NTE RTAI N S AT TH I S TAB LE , B UT DAY TO DAY, IT ’S A PL AY S POT.

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TH I S L ARG E OC EAN PRI NT I S LI KE HAVI N G AN OTH E R WI N D OW.

A N EW S LI D I N G BARN D O O R O PE N S TO TH E KITC H E N .

“My goal for the space was to make it pretty, peaceful, and family-friendly,” O’Brien says. She turned to the stack of 20 years of magazine pages Karen gave her, including one in blues and indigos from a 1992 issue of Better Homes & Gardens®. O’Brien transformed the 10×28-foot rectangular space with fresh paint and new furniture, pillows, and artwork heavy on those beloved blues. Meanwhile, the Rebuilding Together crew updated the 1986 house with built-ins, paneling, hardware, and lighting. The result? An inviting, kick-your-feet-up space for Karen and Liam to call home. BUILT-INS Across from the sofa, Rebuilding Together volunteers installed stock cabinets and shelves from Lowe’s. Brass hardware and sconces (with dimmers for movie night) add shine. O’Brien accessorized the new display space with Liam’s artwork and favorite books.

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THANKS]

REBUILDING TOGETHER This national organization unites volunteers and community members to provide safe, healthy homes for people on low incomes. Get involved at rebuildingtogether.org. PROJ ECT DO N O R S

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This wasn’t a job to Jen. It was something to better our lives. It brings me joy every time I walk in. KAREN INTORCIA

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MEET THE DESIGNER

JEN O’BRIEN She’s the voice of City Farmhouse blog. LOO K AN D F E E L

Karen asked for a bright, coastal space. O’Brien’s answer: hits of raspberry and indigo against crisp white walls. She paired wicker and light-color wood with brass and black hardware for a casual look. M O M -TE STE D F I N D S

LIVING ROOM Rejiggering the furniture arrangement established a logical traffic pattern through the living room, above. By placing the leather sofa in front of the window and positioning a lowslung armchair on the edge of the rug, O’Brien freed space for an entry. Liam’s toy-fi lled toolbox and books stay accessible but out of the way tucked under the marble-and-steel coffee table.

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ENTRY O’Brien kept the furniture low and see-through to make the space feel continuous. Black legs on the slatted wood bench, right, echo the barn door’s metal hardware. The large round mirror provides a focal point useful for last-minute touch-ups. A woven basket under the bench stores shoes and ﬁghts clutter. Pillows and a runner provide instant energy.

A B E N C H AN D M I RRO R ARE ALL YO U N E E D TO C RE ATE AN E NTRY WAY.

O’Brien chose the leather Article sofa because she owns the chair version. “Messes have happened on it, and it always cleans up beautifully,” says O’Brien, mom to two boys. She also sought out durable textiles and ﬁnishes, like washable pillow covers, a dirt-hiding sisal rug, and a weathered-wood dining table. S MART SO U RC I N G

O’Brien shopped for furniture and accessories at stylish and aﬀordable online decor sources, including Joss & Main and Wayfair. Q BUYING IN FORMATION : BHG.com/Resources

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3-D PILLOWS

These modern geometric pillows look sophisticated, but they’re DIYable using felt, a few strategic cuts and folds, and basic stitching. STICK TO ONE COLOR TO EMPHASIZE THE TEXTURE .

THE BASICS

BLENDED WOOL FELT IS EASY TO WORK WITH AND AVAILABLE AT MOST CR AFTS STORES .

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Each of these pillows starts with two 20-inch wool felt squares. You’ll use a sewing machine or hand-stitch the design onto the front square before joining it to the back. Fill the pillow cover with ﬁberﬁll or an 18-inch square form. Turn the page for the how-tos.

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LAYERED LOOPS

MARK MEASUREMENTS USING AN ER ASABLE FABRIC PEN .

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FOLDED SQUARES

F O L D A N D P I N D OW N S Q UA R E S A S I L L U S T R AT E D ( N O T S H OW N T O S C A L E ) . E AC H S Q UA R E ’ S CORNERS ARE LEFT UNSECURED, W H I C H C R E AT E S T H E 3 - D E F F E C T.

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1 Cut 100 2¾" felt squares. 2 Place one square in center of pillow front, fold points to center, and pin edges as shown, left. Repeat for remaining squares, working from center square outward. 3 Sew through center of squares in horizontal rows and vertical columns. 4 With right sides together, sew front to back using a ⁵⁄8" seam, leaving one side open. 5 Turn right side out, fill, and hand-stitch closed.

1 Draw a line 1" from each edge of pillow front. 2 Mark a 1" grid within this border, left. 3 Choose how many columns you want to cover with loops, and cut that number of 1"×31½" strips from additional felt. 4 Mark each strip at 1", 3", 4", 6", 7", 9", 10", repeating sequence along strip. 5 Starting on edge as at left, in center as above, or where desired, pin first strip so 1" strip mark aligns with bottom grid line. 6 Pin 3" strip mark on

1" grid line to form a loop. 7 Pin 4" strip mark to 2" grid line; this section will lie flat. 8 Alternate flat sections and loops by pinning marks to lines. 9 Continue with remaining strips, alternating where loops fall. 10 Attach strips to front by topstitching along row grid lines. 11 With wrong sides together, sew pillow front to back using a ⁵⁄8" seam (the seam becomes the flange); leave one side open. 12 Fill; sew fourth side closed.

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BASKET WEAVE

1 Cut eight 20"×10" felt strips. 2 Fold each strip in half lengthwise, and sew the long edges together with a ½" seam. 3 Turn strips right side out. Center seam line on back, and press strip flat. 4 Weave strips, pinning along edges of pillow front as you work. 5 With right sides together, sew pillow front to back using a ⁵⁄8" seam, leaving one side open. 6 Turn right side out, fill, and hand-stitch closed.

HEXAGON APPLIQUE 1 Cut 25 felt hexagons that measure 1½" on each edge. (See pattern on page 159.) 2 Pin hexagons in rows to pillow front in desired pattern. For the full row, start and end with a hexagon cut in half. 3 Sew through center of hexagons in horizontal rows. 4 With right sides together, sew front to back using a ⁵⁄8" seam, leaving one side open. 5 Turn right side out, fill, and hand-stitch closed. Q

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i did it!

Four kids, two computers, and a caboodle of art supplies call for a decked-out homework station where everything—and everyone—has a spot.

L ARG E I N FO R MAL PO RTR AITS PE RSO NALIZE TH E WALL .

Keeping kids and computers close to the family gathering spot is a successful strategy for many families these days: Homework and gaming take place where parents can easily be involved. Heather Widdison planned for a third component—arts and crafts—in her Timnath, CO, home. “I really wanted a beautiful and functional space for my children to be creative in,” she says. She and husband Joe, a dentist who regularly DIYs with Heather, fashioned such a spot in a 6×16-foot space oﬀ their kitchen for about $600. They placed four ﬁle cabinets under a butcher-block counter, creating space for a chair and work area for each child: Cooper, 12; Josie, 10; Tate, 6; and Neve, 4. The couple spent a few hours a day for two weeks installing paneling, the counter, and wall racks that keep art supplies at the ready for whenever homework calls or creative inspiration strikes. Take a closer look on page 84.

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

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BY K I T S E L Z E R P H OTO S A DA M A L B R I G H T S T Y L I N G S TAC E Y H E S TO N

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WHAT THEY DID

Simple and striking, the main wall of Heather and Joe’s narrow space carries the style and function load. Here’s how it all came together.

WOO D E N R AC KS O RGAN IZE TU B E S AN D BOT TLE S .

MEET JOE & HEATHER The couple share their house updates as well as residential and commercial projects on their blog, Household No. 6. I D IY

Heather: “Because

I like to get it just perfect, and sometimes it takes a few tries.” Joe: “It’s a good release for me as I’m used to working on such a small scale (inside mouths). It’s nice to have room to work.” B E ST D IY S KI LL

Heather: “Painting.” Joe: “Using glue. It’s

pretty easy. I’m also good at planning out a project, measuring twice, and cutting once.”

M ETAL PAI LS E A S I LY LI F T FRO M H OO KS FO R U S E O N TH E D E S K TO P.

EVE RY H O M E N E E D S

Heather: “A creative

PANEL THE WALLS

After painting the walls, Joe and Heather nailed 6×48-inch strips of ¹⁄2-inch plywood to the wall above the baseboard, trimmed the top edge, and painted the woodwork white.

FRAME PHOTOS

Heather cut black-

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and-white prints of each child into 14-inch squares, then aﬃxed them to foam-core board (an inexpensive alternative to a mat) before putting them in 24×24-inch oﬀ-theshelf frames.

HANG LIGHTS

After hanging the photos, they mounted a pair of accordion sconces on the wall.

INSTALL COUNTER

Two butcher-block countertop sections span the wall ($360 for a 1¹⁄2"×25"×12' piece; lumberliquidators.com). Joe and Heather joined the two pieces on the underside with straight brackets; L brackets secure the counter to the wall. File cabinets provide extra support.

ADD WALL RACKS

Utensil holders, above left, and racks, top right, hold art gear. A curtain rod with clip rings, above right, displays the end result.

PAINT CHAIRS

Heather sprayed the rattan-and-metal desk chairs a variation of the custom wall color.

picture display full of memories and smiles.” FAVO RITE TOO L

Joe: “A good drill. It

can do so much with diﬀerent attachments and bits.” B E ST WAY TO S PE N D $ 5 0

Heather: “A can of paint and some thrift store furniture.” Joe: “A nice dinner after DIYing something all day.” Q

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the thrill of the

[ART] HUNT

Your walls are bare, and the art world is big. Let a few intrepid art-lovers guide your search, introduce you to new sources and artists, and narrow down timeless but on-trend looks. All that’s left for you to do is collect, hang, and enjoy.

GALLERY WALL REVAMP LIZ K AMARUL

@liz_kamarul She’s a stylist on the move. (Literally: At the moment she’s crisscrossing the States in a vintage Winnebago with her husband, Tim, and pups Cudi and Bo, left.) Q TH E TRE N D “ A gallery wall can

look cluttered, but removing the gaps between works creates one larger piece instead of many little ones, for a more dramatic impact.” KEYS TO TH E LOO K “ Find a balance of

large and small items. And, if you’re mixing and matching styles, scatter them evenly across the wall.” ANY TH I N G E LS E ? “ If it can be hung,

hang it! Sculpture and plants included.” S HAK E TH E N E RVE S “ Don’t be afraid of

putting holes in the walls. You’ve got to let that go or you’ll never get anywhere. Keep trying and adjusting until it’s right.” VI NTAG E APPE AL “ I look for unusual items.

And I’m always drawn to paintings of the ocean and portraits.”

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BY K AT Y K I I C K C O N D O N

PHOTO: TY MILFORD

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HANG TIME

ABSTRACTION

CAITLIN DINKINS & MINH NGUYEN

@zoebioscreative The keen eyes behind the L.A. gallery Zoe Bios Creative do more than curate collections from a global mix of artists. They also create limited-edition prints.

Your art-hanging preferences say a lot: Are you all about precision, more of an

Q TH E TR E N D “ Abstract art is typically about color and form. It can calm and inspire the mind because it doesn’t attach to memory the way ﬁgural or representational works can.” Q

WHAT TO LOO K FO R “ Find colors that

push each other forward and complement each other in a dramatic way. For instance, a muted palette with a sharp pop of color.” Q

DO E S TH E WALL CO LO R CO U NT ? Yes!

Some particularly evocative combos are: “White walls with orange, plum, and emerald

green works; onyx with russet, magenta, and cream; or a turquoise room with white, plant green, and blush pink.” Q F R AM I N G TI PS “ We like to go clean, like simple walnut frames, but we also like a plexi box or a basic gallery wrap [canvas wrapped over stretcher bars].”

D I G ITAL SOU RC E S “ We are really into Twyla. They are fresh and oﬀer a lot. We also love Stampa for smalls and Saatchi Art for originals.” Some current favorites are below.

01 Pen sends dimensions of anything—ﬂat or round— to your smartphone. Preset dimensions to hang multiples. 01 Pen, $150; MM Notebook, $20; instrumments.com

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U NTITLE D ( 2 04)

by ZBC House, 24"×32" $750; houzz.com

by Minku Kim, archival print, limited edition of 50, 20"×14" $500; twyla.com

by Jordan Nassar, archival print, limited edition of 75, 32"×24" $385; twyla.com

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DOTS

Q UAD

by Katharina Fengler, archival print, limited edition of 50, 23"×16" $500; twyla.com

by Britt Browne, archival print, numbered edition, 24"×30" $500; stampa.us.com

by Option G, archival print, numbered edition, 16"×20" $250; stampa.us.com

Display it! Get the art-hanging basics at BHG.com/NewArt. 88

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EYEBALL IT Hang up to three frames on the MarkIt by Black & Decker, get the positioning right, and press it to mark hook locations. $15; amazon.com

CHANGE IT UP No nails needed for this adhesive Decorative Knob, so you can change its placement as easily as you hang the art. $9; command.com

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LARGESCALE PHOTOS

R ichard Misrach is known for his landscape photography. See more in his 2015 book The Mysterious Opacity of Other Beings.

M I C H E L L E A DA M S

@michelle_adams_ She’s worn the hat of a magazine editor, a consultant, and entrepreneur, but her ﬁ rst love is art. She’s a curator for the online art purveyor Artfully Walls. TH E TR E N D “ I think the current popularity of minimalism has made large-scale art an appealing option. It ﬁ lls a lot of wall space without visual clutter.”

H OW TO C H OOS E ?

“ Art is subjective. Ignore

trends or what you think the room needs and opt for something that makes you happy or reminds you of a special place.” Q

S I M PLE PLE AS U RE S

“ I love when an artist is

able to take something as ordinary as a cloud (right) and capture it in a way that’s powerful enough to evoke emotion.” SCALE MAT TE R S

“ Hang kraft paper cut

to the same size as the art to see if the scale feels right to you. While there aren’t any real rules in decorating, it is important your home feels balanced and proportional.” Q

F R AM E TI PS

“ Lose the mat to keep

the focus on the art.”

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GET THE LOOK

BL ACK CLOUDS II by Tal Paz-Fridman, giclée print, 28"×40" $168; artfullywalls.com 2 YE LLOW UM BRE LL AS I by Claudia Chloe, giclée print, 29"×24" $105; artfullywalls.com 3 ABBOTS POOL by Rich Lock; unsplash.com, which oﬀers free downloads of photos.

For large-scale printing and framing, try art.com.

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ILLUSTRATION K AT E S C H E LT E R

@kateschelter As an artist, stylist, and consultant, Kate elevates the everyday—dotted pajamas, watercolor sunglasses, and geranium leaves—in her illustrations (left). Q TH E TRE N D Works that tell a story and show off the artist’s personality through their brushstrokes are popular. Look for pieces with visual texture and depth, whether in acrylics or watercolors. Q WHY I S WATE RCO LO R S PEC IAL? “The magic happens when the paint dries,” Kate says. “It’s such a delicate medium that interacts gently with the paper, so an original is always quite special.” Q F R AM I N G TI PS “Watercolor paper has texture and is a bit wavy from the water, so it looks elegant to float over a white mat with a white wood frame. This method allows the art to breathe, and it doesn’t overwhelm it.” As a rule, if the paper has a deckle edge, frame it so the edges are visible. Q WHAT ABOUT RE PRO D U CTIO N S? “Prints of originals are great if you need to fill an oversize wall. I like to frame them the same way I would an original work. Artstar.com and collector.com have great selections of highly curated prints.”

AROUN D TH E TABLE NO. 1

by Wayne Pate, giclée print, 16"×20" $150; waynepate.com

L AKEVI EW WI N DOWS

by Amy Park, archival print, edition of 150, 18.1"×23.5" $325; artstar.com

FACE TO FACE

The Internet has put a world of artwork within reach, but sometimes you want to shop in person. Start here:

Classic Style: Hand It Down, Dress It Up, Wear It Out, written and illustrated by Kate Schelter, $25.

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GALL E R I E S ART FAI R S LOCA L C OL L E GE S Don’t be intimidated. Pop in Local fairs are a great place Check university event and see what’s new. Start by to meet different kinds of calendars for open studios artists and ask questions. The attending opening-night events and student exhibitions. to discover new artists in a more booths you visit, the You’ll find one-of-a-kind work social setting. If prices, titles, better you’ll know what you do and support young artists. and don’t like. Just wear comfy and media aren’t marked, ask Take the advice of Ashley for the show’s checklist. See a shoes and shop early for Williams of Savannah College red dot? That work is sold. For bigger selections. As a bonus, of Art and Design: galleries in your area, check many summer fairs feature “Get their work while you can artguide.pro. Q music and food. afford it!” scadartsales.com

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Kate’s artists to follow: Wayne Pate, Todd Selby, Jean-Philippe Delhomme, and Frances Tulk-Hart.

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COLOR crescendo

A stroll through a Connecticut garden that celebrates fall foliage inspires us to investigate a palette of plants that ends the season with a bang.

JAPAN E S E STEWARTIA

WE E PI N G B L AC KG U M

(Stewartia pseudocamellia) The leaves of this slow-growing small tree (up to 40 feet tall) turn red-orange. Zones 4–9

(Nyssa sylvatica ‘Autumn Cascade’) A native that reaches 40 feet and sets bluish-black fruit. Zones 5–9

JAPAN E S E MAPLE

(Acer palmatum) This beloved group of trees (up to 25 feet tall) has deeply cut leaves that turn yellow, red-purple, or bronze in autumn. Zones 5–9

KO U SA DOGWOO D

F U LL M OO N JAPAN E S E MAPLE

TH RE AD LE AF MAPLE

(Cornus kousa ‘Bush’s Pink’) More resistant to pests and diseases than our native dogwood, it produces pink fruits. Zones 5–8

(Acer shirasawanum ‘Jordan’) The fan-shape lemon-yellow foliage of this small tree ages to red-orange. Zones 5–9

(Acer palmatum ‘Threadleaf’) The 10-foot-tall tree’s deeply cut leaves emerge purple, fade to green, then turn orange-red. Zones 5–9

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The gardens at Hollister House were inspired by classic English gardens.

ur celebration of fall’s botanical palette is inspired by a walk through George Schoellkopf’s gardens around his 18th-century farmhouse, Hollister House (hollisterhousegarden.org), in the Litchﬁeld Hills of Connecticut. During the 36 years George has worked on creating this romantic country garden, he has thoughtfully orchestrated the plantings to enjoy in all four seasons—with a splashy ﬁ nale. With some careful consideration and plant selection, anyone can create a similar botanical spectacle—one that holds up as the temperatures go down.

1 H E AVE N LY BAM BOO

(Nandina domestica) Versatile shrub (10 feet) for the South. Zones 6–9

2 B LOO DY G E R AN I U M

(Geranium sanguineum) Clumping perennial. Zones 4–8

3 RE DBU D

(Cercis canadensis ’Forest Pansy‘) Small tree with scarlet-purple leaves. Zones 5–9

4 B L AC K HAW

VI B U R N U M

(Viburnum prunifolium) Tall (15 feet) native shrub. Zones 3–9

5 STAG H O R N S U MAC

(Rhus typhina) Suckering shrub with fernlike leaves. Zones 4–8

WH ITE OAK (Quercus alba) National tree of the United States; reaches 80 feet tall. Zones 3–9

7 HIGHBUSH

C R AN B E R RY

(Viburnum trilobum) Native berried shrub. Zones 2–7

8 VI RG I N IA

SWE ET S PI R E

(Itea virginica) Versatile shrub. Zones 5–9

9 WH ITE S NAKE ROOT (Eupatorium rugosum ’Chocolate‘) Accent perennial. Zones 4–8

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PHOTOS: (1) ED GOHLICH, (2) GREG SCHEIDEMANN, (3) LAURIE BLACK, (4, 6, 7 & 8) DENNY SCHROCK, (5) ROB CARDILLO, (9) PETE KRUMHARDT

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THE GARDEN REACHES A WONDERFUL FULLNESS LATE IN THE SEASON.

GEORGE SCHOELLKOPF

RECOG N IZE AM E RI CAN B E EC H BY TH E S LE N D E R B U D S O N TH E T WI G S .

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(Fagus grandifolia) This native can reach 100 feet tall and live hundreds of years. Zones 3–9

(Ginkgo biloba) The fan-shape green leaves of this popular street tree age to golden yellow. Zones 4–9

(Amsonia hubrichtii) The willowlike foliage of this native perennial reaches 3 feet tall and turns golden yellow. Zones 5–8

(Cydonia oblonga) The fruit of this small tree (10 to 15 feet)— and the leaves—age to bright yellow. Zones 5–8

(Rubus parvifolius ’Lemon Lace‘) This ornamental raspberry can grow 2 feet tall if it gets afternoon shade. Zones 7–10

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The reﬂecting pool multiplies the surrounding display.

Yew hedges provide constant contrast to the changing panorama.

FALL SUNSHINE (Osmunda regalis) Delicate fronds grow 2 to 5 feet tall. Zones 3–9

2 TU LI P TRE E

(Liriodendron tulipifera) Stately North American native tree. Zones 4–9

3 OZ AR K WITC H HA Z E L (Hamamelis vernalis) Native shrub reaches 10 feet tall. Zones 4–8

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(Acer saccharum) Famous for its amazing fall colors. Zones 3–8

5 B I G LE AF HYD R AN G E A (Hydrangea macrophylla) Shrub with pink or blue blossoms. Zones 5–11

BAR B E R RY (Berberis thunbergii ‘Maria’) Distinctive upright shrub. Zones 4–7

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8 S HAG BAR K H I C KO RY (Carya ovata) Average life span is 200 years. Zones 4–8

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CELERY

BY: MAGGIE GLISAN; PROP STYLING: SUE MITCHELL

Celery: a classic case of always the bridesmaid. For far too long the mild-mannered vegetable has dutifully assumed a supporting role— third wheel to onion and carrot in a mirepoix, the last man standing on the crudité platter. But the crisp green stalks are more than worthy of starring in salads, pastas, drinks, and more. And we mean the neglected leaves, too. Use them as you would a fresh herb: thrown into tabbouleh, tossed into a stir-fry, or whirled into pesto.

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BUTTERY CELERY TORTELLINI In a large skillet combine 4 cups thinly sliced celery, 21⁄2 cups water, 1⁄4 cup butter, and 1⁄2 tsp. salt. Bring to a gentle boil. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes or until celery is tender and water is almost evaporated. Meanwhile, cook one 9-oz. pkg. refrigerated cheese tortellini according to package directions; drain. Toss tortellini with the celery and 1⁄4 cup snipped chives. Top with cracked black pepper. Makes 5 cups.

DOUBLE-GINGER CELERY SALAD

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Trim and cut 1 lb. celery into 2- to 3-inch pieces; thinly slice pieces lengthwise. In a large bowl whisk together 1 ⁄4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1 ⁄4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1 ⁄2 tsp. ground ginger, and 1 ⁄2 tsp. salt. Add celery; 1 thinly sliced Honeycrisp or Jazz apple; 1⁄2 cup chopped roasted, salted shelled pistachios; and 3 Tbsp. chopped crystallized ginger. Toss to combine. Makes 7 cups.

CHORIZO -CHEESE ANTS ON A LOG In a large skillet cook 12 oz. ground chorizo sausage until browned. Drain well; cool. In a medium bowl beat 8 oz. softened cream cheese, 6 oz. shredded cheddar cheese, 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise, and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice with a mixer until nearly smooth, about 2 to 3 minutes, scraping bowl as needed. Stir in chorizo. Chill, covered, up to 1 hour. Cut 10 to 12 celery stalks into 3-inch pieces. Fill each with about 1 Tbsp. cheese mixture. Top with 1 cup sliced pitted dates. Makes about 32 pieces.

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THIS BRIGHT SIPPER MAKES BLOODY MARY’S GARNISH THE MAIN ATTRACTION. CELERY TONIC In a cocktail shaker combine 1½ oz. gin, 1 oz. celery juice (below), ¾ oz. lime juice, and ¾ oz. simple syrup (right). Add ice cubes; cover and shake until well chilled. Strain liquid into an ice-ﬁlled collins glass. Top with tonic water. Garnish with a celery stalk.

SIMPLE SYRUP In a small saucepan combine 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. (Syrup is done when completely clear and surface is covered with small bubbles.) Remove from heat; cool. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks.

JUICE IT If you don’t have a juicer, use a food processor to make celery juice. Process 2 cups sliced celery 2 to 3 minutes, scraping sides often, until celery stops clinging to sides. Process 3 to 4 minutes more, without scraping, until a paste forms. Line a ﬁne-mesh sieve with cheesecloth; add mixture. Gather cheesecloth around mixture, and squeeze to extract juice. Q

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RED ONION

1 medium, thinly sliced

APPLE CIDER VINEGAR

¹⁄4 cup

PORK CUTLETS

eight 2-oz. pieces

RED CABBAGE

4 cups shredded

If you can’t ﬁnd pork cutlets, make them: Cut two 8-oz. boneless pork loin chops in half crosswise, and place between plastic wrap. Pound to 1⁄4-inch thickness, then halve. TOTAL TIME 25 min.

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¹⁄2 cup, roasted and salted

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1. Place onion in a small bowl with 1 Tbsp. vinegar and ¹⁄2 tsp. salt; stir well. 2. In a 12-inch skillet heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high. Season pork with salt and black pepper. Add half the pork to skillet. Cook 2 to 3 minutes each

side or until golden brown. Transfer to a plate; keep warm. Repeat with remaining pork. 3. Add cabbage and 2 Tbsp. olive oil to skillet. Heat over medium 10 minutes or until wilted. Add onion mixture to cabbage along with remaining vinegar and the pepitas; toss to coat. Serve with pork. Makes 4 servings. EACH SERVING 425 cal, 28 g fat, 64 mg chol, 432 mg sodium, 12 g carb, 4 g ﬁber, 37 g pro.

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POBLANO PEPPERS

1¹⁄2 lb.

GARLIC CLOVES

4 unpeeled

CHILI POWDER

1 Tbsp.

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CUMIN SEEDS

2 tsp., toasted and crushed

SPICE-RUBBED CHICKEN & POBLANO TACOS CHICKEN THIGHS

1¹⁄2 lb., skinless and boneless

Toasting and crushing cumin seeds gives more intense ﬂavor than preground. For easy crushing, place seeds in a resealable plastic bag and hit them a few times with a heavy skillet. HANDS-ON 20 min. TOTAL TIME 40 min.

HEAVY CREAM

¹⁄2 cup

CORN TORTILLAS

sixteen 6-inch

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1. Preheat broiler. Halve peppers lengthwise, removing seeds and stems. Arrange peppers, skin side up, and garlic in a foil-lined shallow baking pan. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil. Broil 4 inches from heat 8 to 10 minutes or until blackened. Wrap in foil.

2. Meanwhile, stir together 2 Tbsp. oil, the chili powder, cumin, and ¹⁄2 tsp. salt. Rub over chicken. Arrange in baking pan. Broil 4 inches from heat 10 to 12 minutes or until done (165°F), turning once. Remove and slice; cover to keep warm. Add cream to hot pan. 3. Peel and slice peppers. Remove skin from garlic cloves; slice. Add peppers, garlic, and ¹⁄2 tsp. salt to pan with cream. Broil 4 inches from heat 1 minute or until thickened and bubbly. Serve in tortillas. Makes 8 tacos. EACH TACO 344 cal, 15 g fat, 79 mg chol, 319 mg sodium, 29 g carb, 4 g ﬁber, 24 g pro.

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SOBA NOODLES

8 oz. dried

BUTTERNUT SQUASH

2 lb., peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes

SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

8 oz., stemmed

FRESH SPINACH

3 cups

GREEN ONIONS

4, thinly sliced

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SOY SAUCE

¹⁄3 cup

FRESH GINGER

1 Tbsp. grated

SRIRACHA

1 Tbsp.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH & MUSHROOM NOODLE BOWL Serve this year-round using vegetables to suit the season, like asparagus, green beans, or sweet potatoes. HANDS-ON 20 min. TOTAL TIME 40 min.

HONEY

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1. Cook soba noodles according to package directions; set aside. 2. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 425°F. Spread squash in a shallow baking

pan. Toss in 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil to coat. Roast 15 minutes. Stir in mushrooms; roast 5 minutes more or until vegetables are tender and lightly browned. Add spinach and green onions; toss to lightly wilt. 3. In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, ¹⁄3 cup water, the ginger, sriracha, and honey. Drizzle over vegetables; toss to coat. Serve over noodles. Makes 4 servings. EACH SERVING 400 cal, 8 g fat, 1,319 mg sodium, 77 g carb, 8 g ﬁber, 13 g pro.

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This sheet-pan supper tastes great made with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, too. Pound to an even thickness and cook to 165°F. HANDS-ON 20 min. TOTAL TIME 40 min.

FRESH ITALIAN PARSLEY LEAVES

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SHALLOT

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1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a shallow baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a small bowl combine panko, parsley, shallot, butter, and ¹⁄4 tsp. each salt and black pepper.

2. Arrange fi sh in baking pan. Sprinkle with ¹⁄4 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Top with half the crumb mixture. Squeeze seeds from tomato halves around fi sh. Place tomatoes around fi sh, cut sides up. Top with remaining crumb mixture. Bake about 20 minutes or until fi sh flakes easily when tested with a fork and crumbs are golden. Makes 4 servings. EACH SERVING 287 cal, 12 g fat, 96 mg chol, 434 mg sodium, 17 g carb, 3 g fiber, 28 g pro. Q

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COD FILLETS

4 skinless and 1 inch thick (1¹⁄4 to 1¹⁄2 lb. total)

TOMATOES

6 small, halved crosswise

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Consider the first cold snap an invitation from cookbook author Dorie Greenspan to pull on something cozy, turn on the oven, and join her in the kitchen. She knows how to make fall’s much-anticipated flavors even more irresistible.

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BY MAGG IE GLISAN PHOTOS BL AINE MOATS

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Any type of apple stars in these cakes. “I usually use Gala, Fuji, or Granny Smith just because those are what I often have at hand,” Dorie says. Apple butter increases the goodness factor.

They look ferocious, but inside they’re just no antibiotics ever.

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FEW CAKES LOOK MORE IMPRESSIVE THAN THIS ONE. IT HAS THREE LAYERS OF GREAT CARROT CAKE ‘FROSTED’ WITH THREE LAYERS OF ICE CREAM. DORIE GREENSPAN

CARROT-PECAN ICE CREAM CAKE To make a traditional carrot cake, replace the ice cream with cream cheese frosting and chill in the refrigerator 6 hours before serving. HANDS-ON TIME 35 min. TOTAL TIME 7 hr. 15 min., including freezing Butter for pans cup all-purpose ﬂour tsp. baking powder tsp. baking soda tsp. ground cinnamon ¹⁄2 tsp. salt 1¹⁄2 cups grated carrot ¹⁄2 cup coarsely chopped pecans ¹⁄2 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened) ¹⁄4 cup plump dried cranberries or raisins* 1 cup sugar ¹⁄2 cup vegetable oil 2 large eggs 3 pints ice cream (vanilla, butter pecan, rum raisin, or your favorite ﬂavor), softened Toasted nuts (optional) Toasted coconut (optional) 1 1 1 1

1. Position racks to divide oven in thirds; preheat to 325°F. Butter three 9×2-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment paper. Butter paper, then flour pans; tap out excess. 2. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In a large bowl stir together carrot, pecans, coconut, and cranberries; set all aside. 3. In a large bowl beat sugar and oil on medium until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition until batter becomes smooth. Reduce speed; add flour mixture, beating until just

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combined. Gently fold in carrot mixture. Divide batter among baking pans. 4. Bake 35 to 40 minutes (rotate pans top to bottom and front to back after 18 minutes) or until tester inserted in center comes out clean. (The cakes will have just started to come away from sides of pans.) Transfer pans to rack; cool 5 minutes. Unmold cakes, remove parchment paper, and set on rack, top side up; cool to room temperature. 5. Line a 9-inch springform pan with plastic wrap. Add one cake layer, top side up. Using the back of a spoon, cover cake layer with 1 pint ice cream, smoothing evenly to edges. Repeat with second cake layer, top side down.

Repeat with third cake layer, top side up. If you want to top the cake with toasted nuts and/or coconut, sprinkle them on now, while the ice cream is soft. Freeze 6 hours before serving. Makes 10 servings. *TIP If fruit isn’t plump, place in a bowl and cover with hot tap water. Let soak 5 minutes; drain and pat dry. MAKE AHEAD The layers may be wrapped tightly and kept at room temperature overnight or frozen up to 2 months. The assembled cake may be frozen up to 2 months. EACH SERVING 501 cal, 29 g fat, 75 mg chol, 388 mg sodium, 56 g carb, 3 g ﬁber, 7 g pro.

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DORIE SAYS “Bacon and black pepper are surprise additions to familiar autumn ﬂavors. Bacon adds a touch of smoke, black pepper a bit of heat to balance the sweetness.”

MAPLE-BACONPUMPKIN FLAN “The ﬂans are pretty unmolded but just as tasty left in their ramekins,” Dorie says. HANDS-ON TIME 25 min. TOTAL TIME 55 min.

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Vegetable oil 15-oz. can pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie ﬁlling) large eggs large egg yolks cup maple syrup cup sour cream strips crisp-cooked bacon, minced Salt and black pepper Sour cream Maple syrup (optional)

1. Center a rack in oven; preheat to 350°F. Lightly coat six 6-oz. heatproof

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ramekins with oil. Bring a full kettle of water to boiling; set aside. 2. Place pumpkin puree, eggs, egg yolks, maple syrup, and sour cream in a food processor; process until smooth. Stir in bacon; season to taste with salt and black pepper. 3. Pour into ramekins; transfer to a roasting pan lined with a double thickness of paper towels. Add boiling water to reach halfway up ramekin sides. Bake 30 minutes or until set. (Flans won’t jiggle when gently tapped.) Let rest in water 20 minutes. Run a knife around edges; unmold onto plates. To serve, top with sour cream; if desired, drizzle with maple syrup. Makes 6 flans. MAKE AHEAD The flans can be chilled, covered tightly, overnight. EACH FLAN 175 cal, 9 g fat, 168 mg chol, 175 mg sodium, 19 g carb, 2 g fiber, 6 g pro.

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DOUBLE-APPLE MINI BUNDT CAKES “I like to use store-bought apple butter for the cake. It’s thicker and darker than homemade,” Dorie says. “You can serve the cake plain, but it’s also nice with whipped cream, ice cream, or homemade applesauce.” HANDS-ON TIME 20 min. TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 10 min. 2 2

cups all-purpose ﬂour tsp. baking powder ¹⁄2 tsp. baking soda ¹⁄2 Tbsp. ground cinnamon ¹⁄4 tsp. salt ¹⁄4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg ¹⁄4 tsp. ground ginger 10 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened 1¹⁄2 cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 cup apple butter 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and grated 1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped

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“AHHHH, THE SWEET LIFE.” ¹⁄2 cup plump raisins* ²⁄3 cup powdered sugar 4

to 6 tsp. fresh orange or lemon juice

1. Center rack in oven; preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 12 mini fluted tube pans with cooking spray for baking. Flour pans; tap out excess. 2. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and ginger; set aside. 3. In a large bowl beat butter and granulated sugar on medium for 3 minutes or until smooth, thick, and pale, scraping sides as needed. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until light and fluffy after each. Reduce speed to low; mix in apple butter. (Don’t worry if batter curdles.) Add grated apples, mixing to blend completely. Add flour mixture, mixing only until it disappears into the batter. Fold in nuts and raisins. Pour batter into prepared pans; smooth tops.

4. Bake 25 minutes or until tester inserted in centers comes out clean. Transfer cakes to rack; cool 5 minutes. Unmold onto rack; cool completely. 5. In a small bowl stir together powdered sugar and a squirt or two of juice. Add juice, a little at a time, until icing falls easily from the tip of a spoon. Drizzle icing over the top of cakes, letting it slide down the curves in whatever pattern it makes. Set cakes aside until icing dries (a matter of minutes). Makes 12 mini Bundt cakes. *TIP If fruit isn’t plump, place in a bowl and cover with hot tap water. Let soak 5 minutes; drain and pat dry. MAKE AHEAD The cakes may be wrapped tightly (before icing) and kept at room temperature up to 4 days or frozen up to 2 months. EACH CAKE 488 cal, 14 g fat, 56 mg chol, 208 mg sodium, 86 g carb, 3 g ﬁber, 4 g pro.

WHEN I CAN FIND IT, I USE SPICED APPLE BUTTER. THIS CAKE CAN HANDLE A LOT OF SPICE! DORIE GREENSPAN

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Line baking sheets with parchment paper or reusable silicone baking mats to make cleanup a snap. Lining them also helps things bake more evenly. PRE P S MART S

Put in a little time at the start of a baking project to save time during the process. Think cooking show: Prep all ingredients, and set them out on the counter in the order used in the recipe. Then start baking. It’s called mise en place (French for put in place), and the technique makes you feel like the most organized person on the planet. EVE N BAKE

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Rotating pans is a work-around for oven hot spots and helps even out baking. When baking on two oven racks, turn pans front to back and switch top to bottom. If the baking time is short, as with cookies, skip this. The unevenness is less problematic than the heat loss caused by opening the oven door.

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Ū<28 *8(66(' ,7 67,// &581&+< ū PEAR & ALMOND TART The almond cream and unbaked tart shell may be made ahead, but once the tart is baked, it should be eaten that day. “You can serve this tart with whipped cream, crème fraîche, crème anglaise, or even a little ice cream, but I prefer it plain or dusted with powdered sugar,” Dorie says. HANDS-ON TIME 30 min. TOTAL TIME 3 hr., including chill time 1

DORIE SAYS “The almond cream—a filling of butter, eggs, and almond flour sweetened with honey—is very French and showcases all kinds of fall fruits. Try sliced apples, halved figs, or even oranges (pat them dry first).”

recipe Sweet Tart Dough (page 162), partially baked and cooled ²⁄3 cup powdered sugar ¹⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened ¹⁄3 cup honey 1 cup almond ﬂour 4 tsp. cornstarch 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 2 ripe pears, peeled and cut into ¹⁄4-inch-thick slices ¹⁄3 cup apple jelly (optional)

1. Prepare and partially bake Sweet Tart Dough; set aside. 2. For almond cream: Place powdered sugar, butter, and honey in a food processor; process until smooth. Add almond flour, cornstarch, egg, and egg yolk, processing after each to combine well. Process 15 seconds more or until almond cream is smooth. Transfer to a large bowl; chill at least 2 hours. 3. Center rack in oven; preheat to 375°F. Place partially baked tart shell on baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Spoon almond cream into shell until ¹⁄4 inch from top. Arrange pear slices in an attractive pattern over top. 4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until cream is puffed and browned and tester inserted in center comes out clean. Transfer pan to rack. 5. For glaze: Bring apple jelly and 1 tsp. water to boiling. Using a pastry brush, gently brush over tart. Let cool to room temperature before serving. Makes 8 servings. MAKE AHEAD The almond cream can be chilled, covered tightly, up to 3 days. EACH SERVING 544 cal, 33 g fat, 58 mg chol, 94 mg sodium, 58 g carb, 3 g fiber, 7 g pro. Q October 2017 |

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For Elizabeth Morgan Albert, decorating her Sonoma County, CA, home for fall means walking around the corner to a neighbor’s pumpkin patch, where she opts for imperfection and a variety of shapes and sizes.

Allover white brightens the living room and integrates the shelving nook.

esigner Elizabeth Morgan Albert took one look at the 85-year-old fruit trees behind a ramshackle 1960s house in Sonoma County, CA, and she was sold. Never mind the rotting siding, wacky layout, and foggy windows. Those things could be fixed. But a backyard orchard? That you don’t find every day. So Elizabeth fast-tracked a three-month reno to get settled with her kids, Myles and Morgan, in time for the new school year. How’d she do it? “I had an absolute vision for the space,” she says. Sticking to a limited palette of materials (heavy on the acacia wood and knotty pine) and painting almost every wall white simplified the decisions Elizabeth had to make at breakneck speed, with the added benefit of tying together the choppy floor plan. Embracing the home’s quirks (some cockeyed shelving here, some underutilized square footage there) and filling it with her collections and some passed-down family furniture ensured the remodel didn’t erase the soul of the place or of the family she’s raising in it.

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All the furniture has a story. The living room’s camelback settee, top, was her grandmother’s then her mother’s. Elizabeth covered the original chintz in navy blue indoor-outdoor fabric. Another gift from her mom, the barrel back chairs have been in every home Elizabeth has lived in.

Plan A for the fireplace surround was to work with the existing brick, opposite middle, but demo revealed its condition was too poor to save. Plan B: Incorporate the same type of wood, knotty pine, used in the kitchen. Running floor to ceiling, the horizontal boards simplify and modernize the wall.

I BORROW FROM THE LANDSCAPE BECAUSE NOTHING IS MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN THAT. A basket of fall produce and a few branches set a seasonal tone.

ELIZABETH MORGAN ALBERT

B E FO R E

The combo kitchen and dining area got a major upgrade without changing the footprint. Removing upper cabinets visually integrates the spaces, and switching out a basic double sink for a deep apron-front model gives the highly visible area a showpiece. B E FO R E

NEW ENOUGH Twelve -pane windows replaced ineﬃcient models and contribute to the modern farmhouse vibe.

“You never want to entirely erase the charm of an old house,” Elizabeth says. Here are three choices that gave her the mod farmhouse look and feel she wanted inside a 1960s shell. WH ITEWA S H

Elizabeth painted all the walls Swiss Coffee and the trim Pure White (both Benjamin Moore). The all-white interior blots out any layout quirks and is a modern contrast with her traditional furniture. CO N S I STE N CY

Acacia wood floors, knotty pine cabinets and paneling, and white subway tiles appear throughout the house. The repetition creates a calming visual flow from one room to the next. STR AI G HT LI N E S

Flat, squared-off window trim and crown molding, rather than rounded or carved, imparts clean sophistication.

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Elizabeth chose knotty pine cabinets despite the soft wood’s rep for being easily dented. “I love the knots, and a few dings just give it character,” she says. To make up for lost upper-cabinet storage, a little-used utility room oﬀ the kitchen became a pantry.

Basic white subway tiles are “so inexpensive and goodlooking,” Elizabeth says.

Elizabeth uses her ever-growing collection of chairs as sculpture and side tables. In son Myles’ room, one of them pulls up to an antique rolltop desk that adds more storage and charm. The wallpaper is Feather by Serena and Lily.

PATIO As the seasons change, so does this flexible outdoor seating area. For fall, a fire pit flanked by stained Adirondack chairs takes center stage. The arrangement blends into the tiered landscaping.

M U D ROO M Elizabeth solved the stray shoe problem by installing open shelves designed to accommodate sneakers and sandals. A utility sink makes the space work even harder.

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MYLE S’ B E D ROO M Opening the wall over an odd waist-height cupboard revealed a big hollow space. Adding shelves, seating, and an access ladder turned it into a cozy reading nook.

TH E O RC HARD The trees are heaving with plums, pears, nectarines, cherries, persimmons, apples, ﬁgs, olives, and walnuts. “I open it up to friends and family for picking. There’s no way I could use all that bounty!” Q October 2017 |

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IN GOOD SPIRITS The traditional Mexican holiday honoring the dead, Día de los Muertos, is finding new life north of the border. No wonder: Its vibrant decorations and seriously delicious foods combine for a celebration that’s hard to resist. Learn some of the history behind the traditions, and bring a little passion—and a lot of color—to your next party.

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

SUGAR SKULLS

The iconic Day of the Dead motif comes from cane sugar candies shaped as skulls and adorned with colorful icing. “Sugar skulls defy death. They take sadness and make it sweet,” explains Pati Jinich, cookbook author and host of the PBS television series Pati’s Mexican Table.

MAKE IT

Sugar-skull motifs keep pumpkins (real or faux) busy past Halloween. Paint them white, then add graphic designs. Group tissue paper ﬂowers, opposite, on a wall or sprinkle the 6-inch blooms across a mantel and tables. For howtos: BHG.com/ DayOfDead October 2017 |

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A get-together combining Day of the Dead traditions and tasty twists on Mexican food promises to be lively and delicious. DECOR The hallmarks are bright, exuberant colors paired with plenty of black, skeleton motifs, and lacy cutout designs. Traditional papel picado tissue paper banner designs (above right, $8.99; amazon.com) inspired our printable invitations (above left; download at BHG.com/DayOfDead). Black lace dresses up glass votives (below right) and echoes mourning veils.

E N C H I L ADA CAS S E RO LE

Candles are thought to help spirits find their way home.

THE TRADITIONS Day of the Dead, celebrated November 1 and 2, has its origins in ancient Aztec times and ties in with All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. “It’s a time for remembering loved ones and welcoming back their spirits,” says Pati, who was born and raised in Mexico City. Here are some of Pati’s favorite traditions: ALTARS Families create altars in their homes and decorate them with photographs, papel picado, ﬂowers, candles, and the deceased’s favorite indulgences, like cigars, candies, or wine. MARIGOLDS Also known as cempasúchil, these vivid ﬂowers represent the fragility of life. Their bright petals and pungent aroma are meant to guide the souls of the dead back home. GRAVESITES Families visit cemeteries to clean gravesites and decorate them with marigolds and candles.

MAKE IT

Stir up spirits of all types with sugar-skull drink stirrers made with crafts clay. For the how-to, download our free party kit.

R AS PB E R RY O R MAN G O S PRITZ-AD E COC K TAI LS

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MINI LAYER CAKES

Indulgences are permitted (and encouraged) during this holiday. Embrace sweets with these mini desserts layering chocolate cake, cream cheese frosting, and neonbright jelly beans. Q

Free party kit!

Get all the recipes, sugar-skull designs, downloads, and DIY how-tos to host this fabulous party. BHG.com DayOfDead

BY J O E YO N A N P H OTO S C O N P O U LO S F O O D S T Y L I N G S C O T T P E AC O C K P R O D U C ED BY N A N C Y WA L L H O P K I N S

POT LUCK CHEF SCOTT PEACOCK STIRS UP A GIANT POT OF SOUP TO CELEBRATE THE SEASON AND FEED A CROWD.

Scott Peacock’s soup combines rice, ﬁeld peas, and greens in a broth ﬂavored with onions, chickens, and ham hocks. Friends, opposite, add vegetables to the soup as it cooks in a massive copper pot.

AL ABAMA STO N E SO U P

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THE INSPIRATION FOR HIS GATHERING: CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OF THE CLASSIC BOOK STONE SOUP, BASED ON THE FOLKTALE OF TRAVELERS WHO PERSUADE VILLAGERS TO CONTRIBUTE INGREDIENTS TO A SPARTAN POT, WHICH EVENTUALLY, ALMOST MIRACULOUSLY, BECOMES A FEAST. Scott, a chef and author who moved to the heart of Alabama’s Black Belt from Atlanta several years ago, has always been fascinated by the story and now holds his stone-soup party in a neighboring pasture on Bois d’Arc Farm, named for the Osage orange trees that ﬁll the landscape. “If you have a big pot,” like this 40-gallon copper one he had forged in Virginia, “it’s an event, much like a pancake supper or a barbecue where people stay up all night cooking and the entire community turns out.” Few of us have access to a copper cauldron, let alone a cow pasture. But the lessons from Scott’s party translate to a home and any weekend: Get out the biggest pot you own, build a well-seasoned broth, add seasonal vegetables, invite everyone you know, and ask them to bring one or two gredients … as well as a Mason jar. To get started, Scott’s friends help him build a ﬁre under his giant pot. Then they set out the starter ingredients he has gathered— onions, chickens, country ham hocks, garlic, fresh bay leaves—on simple makeshift tables on sawhorses. Soon, more friends arrive from down the road, nearby Selma, AL, and a few hours away in Atlanta. Some bring fresh rutabagas, carrots, pumpkins, and collards from their own farms and gardens to add to the pot; others bring jars of home-canned tomatoes or pickles and bread to serve with the soup. “People bring the best of what they have, then everyone

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THE MENU AL ABAMA STONE SOUP GREEN SALAD, S AU S AG E S , LOCAL CHEESES, PICKLES, AND BREAD PERSIMMON COBBLER

Recipes begin on page 160.

starts peeling and chopping. It is a whole day’s activity.” Even though the soup’s success depends on the mix of ingredients, when a chef is in charge, there is an order to the process. Scott starts by stewing the onions, low and slow: When they are meltingly soft, in go the chickens and ham hocks that flavor the long-simmering broth. Carrots, rutabagas, and pumpkins cook in the broth until they start getting tender. Then, with a wooden oar tied with bay leaf branches, Scott stirs in the canned tomatoes and collard greens. Just before ladling the soup into bowls, he stirs in Carolina Gold rice and his favorite field peas from a South Carolina island, which he cooked the day before. The ingredients are flexible (whatever greens, vegetables, and peas you prefer), but the approach to seasoning—early and often—is not. A soup this big demands that you build the flavors as you go, salting, tasting, and adjusting, or you’ll never catch up. The soup works as the centerpiece of a meal accompanied by a salad dressed with a sharp vinaigrette. A cobbler finishes the meal. Persimmons Scott grew blend with pears seasoned with candied ginger and black pepper. The topping is easy—flour and cornmeal crumbled with butter. “This is not a time for fussy desserts,” he says. Oh, and why the Mason jars? Because when there is this much soup, friends will want to take some home. The next day, stone soup will satisfy all over again.

T O P : Guests take leftovers home in jars; bread (with wheat grown on Bois d’Arc Farm) from Bellegarde Bakery in New Orleans; homemade pickles set

out with cheeses from Sweet Home Farm in Elberta, AL. M I D D L E : Rare Pineywoods cattle, a breed descended from those brought by Spanish explorers; ingredients await the pot; Mary Carl Smith of Selma, AL. B E L OW : Artisanal butcher Brent Lyman of Atlanta enjoys Scott’s Persimmon Cobbler. Q

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IN A MODERN TAKE ON THE CABINET OF CURIOSITIES, SOME OF THE HOUSEPLANT WORLD’S WEIRDEST SPECIMENS COME TOGETHER IN DISPLAYS THAT TRICK THE EYE AND DELIGHT THE SENSES. 150

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IS IT A CACTUS OR THE HEAD OF MEDUSA?

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SNAKE CHARMER Do you see a coiled serpent, forked tongues, oversize scales? They’re all in this sophisticated vignette inspired by the reptilian realm. The crackled skinlike pattern on pots and snake gourds comes from wrapping them in cheesecloth then spray-painting. In a bottom corner, sea urchin shells with air plant tentacles perch on what looks like black coral (a painted manzanita branch). The black-and-gold scheme shows oﬀ the green foliage. (How-tos begin on page 156.) THE PLANTS 1 Hindu rope plant 2 Mistletoe cactus 3 Hobbit jade 4 African mask 5 Air plants 6 Snake plant 7 Brain cactus Month 2017 |

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A lineup of squishy, spiny, spiky, prickly, and just plain weird plants, all united by their red-tinged foliage, marches across a mantel. Texture creeps onto the pots, too, when plaster of Paris and paint entomb (plastic) centipedes and spiders. (How-tos begin on page 156.) The mottled patina of antique metal and mercury glass adds to the haunted-house atmosphere. And the concentric circles of the malachite wallpaper echo the planters’ evil eye motifs—one in chalk, the other in decoupaged fabric. THE PLANTS 1 Jade plant 2 Air plant 3 Hellebore and red amaranthus bouquet 4 Coral cactus 5 ‘Burgundy Ice’ bromeliad 6 Old man cactus

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THE SPIDERS ARE REALLY PAINTED PINECONES AND SWEET GUM PODS WITH WIRE LEGS .

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EYE OF NEWT The variegated leaves of Begonia rex Jurassic series already look like dragon scales. A glass eye cabochon adds to the mysterious illusion. (Buy them at a crafts store in the jewelry aisle.) Use a glue dot to attach the cabochon; it won’t harm the plant and is easily removed. THE PLANTS Begonia rex ‘Jurassic Watermelon’, ‘Jurassic Red Splash’, ‘Jurassic Green Streak’

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WEIRD SCIENCE

HOW-TO BEGINS ON PAGE 156.

Creepy-looking plants make a centerpiece worth studying. The carnivorous pitcher plant takes center stage in a footed (literally!) bowl. A mass of cockscomb looks eerily brainlike, kangaroo paws look like ghoulish red hands, and coral plant looks like it has eyeballs. Using a diﬀerent kind of lab beaker or ﬂask for each plant highlights its unusual features. THE PLANTS 1 Pitcher plant 2 Kangaroo paw 3 Allium scape 4 Love-lies-bleeding 5 Coral plant 6 Fiddlehead fern fronds 7 Cockscomb Q

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W O R K B O O K H O W -T O

The link between sugar consumption and increased body fat has long been known. Too much sugar in the diet promotes more insulin, the fat storing hormone, and thus more body fat.

the workbook

NATURAL WONDERS STORY ON PAGE 150 .

THE SLIMMING EFFECT OF STABLE BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS

ecently an Italian study of a sugar-blocking supplement showed significant weight loss results.1 The supplement, called Zuccarin, produced on average 20 pounds of weight loss, in the 90 day study.

The subjects lost 10% of their body weight and lost 3 times the weight of the control group, who were also on a 1300 calorie controlled diet, but not taking the Zuccarin supplement. In addition, the subjects also experienced healthier blood sugar levels after using Zuccarin. The explanation for the weight loss is that Zuccarin uses mulberry leaf extract and chromium to promote healthy blood sugar levels. Mulberry leaf has shown to reduce the absorption of sugars in the foods we eat. When these sugars are undigested, our blood sugar stabilizes and, according to experts, weight loss can occur. 1- ‘‘White Mulberry Supplement as Adjuvant Treatment of Obesity”, Journal of Biological Regulators and Homeostatics Agents., Vol 28, no.1, 2014.

ZUCCARIN CHANGED MY LIFE

“I read about Zuccarin in a magazine and since I have blood sugar issues, I started taking this supplement. I have taken it for 2 years now and can’t imagine being without it. I have seen my blood sugar levels stabilize and I have even lost 25 pounds since starting. I have recommended Zuccarin to a lot of my friends and they are now experiencing the same good results as I have. I love this product.” Elenor C. Miami, FL.

CRITTER POTS MATERIALS

Paper to protect surface Crafts adhesive E6000 Q Plastic creepy-crawlies Q Terra-cotta pots Q Disposable plastic container & spoon Q Measuring cup & measuring spoon (clean immediately after using) Q Flat oﬀ-white latex paint Q Plaster of Paris Q 1"–2" paintbrush Q Q

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Online Store These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Always read the label and follow the instructions prior to use. Results may vary.

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paper. crafts adhesive to attach plastic creepers to clean, dry terra-cotta pots; let dry. 3 In plastic container combine 2 cups ﬂat oﬀ-white latex paint, 5 Tbsp. plaster of Paris, and 3 Tbsp. water. 4 Use a paintbrush to cover pots with plaster mixture; let dry. Apply two more coats. 2 Use

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FABRIC EYE PLANTER MATERIALS

Paper for creating template Pot without a lip (terra-cotta or ceramic) Q Pencil Q Scissors Q ½ yard cotton fabric with eye print (NadegeTissus via Etsy) Q Mod Podge Q Sponge brush Q Q

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a pattern by tracing the outline of the pot onto paper: Roll pot across paper while tracing top and bottom. Cut out pattern. 2 Check to ensure pattern covers pot; adjust as needed. 3 Trace pattern onto fabric, adding ¼ inch on all sides. Cut out fabric. 4 Working in small sections, glue fabric to pot with Mod Podge. Fold edges under and glue in place for a ﬁnished edge. 5 Apply a thin coat of Mod Podge to seal; let dry.

PINECONE SPIDERS MATERIALS

Small pinecones or sweet gum pods T-pins Q Foam-core board Q Flat black spray paint Q Red or green glass-head straight pins Q Q

ONCE A YEAR. Wire clippers Clear crafts glue Q Small black pom-poms Q Hot-glue gun & glue sticks Q 20- to 22-gauge black wire Q Q

1 Pin

pinecones or gum pods onto foam core using T-pins to prevent rolling. Spray-paint black. 2 Trim two small red or green glass straight pins to ¼ inch long. 3 Dip the pins’ cut ends into crafts glue; insert side by side into a black pom-pom to resemble eyes. 4 Hot-glue eight 3- to 4-inch lengths of black wire to a pinecone or pod to resemble legs; bend wires into legs. Hot-glue the head to the body.

WITH MILK.

Rice Krispies Treats.

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ROAMS YOUR COFFEE TABLE FOR AGES.

EXTINCT BY SNACK TIME.

Rice Krispies Treats.

WEBBED POTS AND GOURDS MATERIALS

SNAP, CRACKLE, POP?

Q Assorted gourds & terra-cotta or ceramic pots Q Spray paint: ﬂat black, ﬂat gray, metallic gold Q Large-mesh cheesecloth Q Spray adhesive

1 Spray-paint Visit Pinterest for more easy, no-bake treat ideas.

a pot or a dry, clean gourd ﬂat black. 2 Spray adhesive onto a piece

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of large-mesh cheesecloth. Wrap around the pot or gourd, bunching and stretching webbing as desired. 3 For

gray look: Spray-paint a thin layer of ﬂat gray over the black; let dry. Skip to Step 5.

4 For

metallic look: Spray-paint a thin layer of metallic gold over the gray; let dry.

5 Carefully

remove the cheesecloth.

ONE IS A PAPERWEIGHT.

URCHIN SHELLS WITH “TENTACLES” MATERIALS

Black spray paint Branch (we used manzanita) Q 20- to 22-gauge black wire Q Air plant Q Sea urchin shell Q Q

1 Spray-paint

manzanita branch black; let dry. 2 Tie a length of black wire to the base of the air plant; thread it through the small opening in the shell so the plant sits in the shell opening. 3 Tie the opposite end of the wire to the manzanita branch.

DELICIOUS.

[ HANDS - ON ]

PILLOW POWER

Rice Krispies Treats.

HEXAGON APPLIQUÉ PATTERN Cut 25 hexagons from felt using the pattern at right. (See complete instructions on page 78.) Q

SNAP, CRACKLE, POP?

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THE

KITCHEN COOKBOOK

ALABAMA STONE SOUP Scott’s preparation of such a mighty soup is days in the making. He starts by cooking the rice and beans two to three days ahead. Then, on the morning of the gathering, he cooks whole chickens, ham hocks, and onions long and slow over a steady ﬁre to build the rich brothy base. For easier home preparation, Scott created this modiﬁed version based on homemade or purchased chicken stock. BUILD DEPTH AND FLAVOR INTO THE PEAS AND RICE 1

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cup ﬁrm dried ﬁeld peas (such as Anson Mills Sea Island red peas), black-eyed peas, or other desired beans meaty ham hock Tbsp. butter, plus more to butter dish cup Carolina Gold rice (or long grain rice)

FOR PEAS Sort peas, removing any foreign objects or broken peas. In a large bowl cover peas with water; soak 2 hours or overnight. Drain, rinse well, and drain again. Transfer peas and ham hock to a large pot filled with water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 45 minutes or until peas are tender but not mushy, stirring occasionally. Drain; discard ham hock. Season peas with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Let peas cool. Set aside. (If making ahead, drain peas, reserving liquid. Discard ham hock. Season peas as above. Cool peas and liquid separately. Return peas to liquid to chill, covered, up to 3 days. Drain peas and discard liquid before adding to soup.) FOR RICE In a 3-qt. pot bring 4 cups water to boiling. Add 1 Tbsp. of the butter and 1½ tsp. kosher salt. Stir in rice; return to boiling, stirring often. Boil, uncovered, 15 minutes or until rice is just tender. Meanwhile, butter a rectangular baking dish; set aside. Drain rice, reserving cooking liquid. Transfer rice to buttered dish. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. butter; season to taste with additional kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Using two forks, toss to combine butter with rice. Let rice cool completely, fluffing occasionally. (This prevents rice on bottom from continuing to cook and clump.) Set rice and reserved rice cooking liquid aside. (If making ahead, cover and chill cooled rice and reserved liquid separately, up to 1 day.)

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cups chicken stock meaty ham hock large cloves garlic, peeled 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp. butter 3 cups diced onion 1 tsp. Aleppo pepper 3 fresh bay leaves 2 cups carrots (peeled, sliced ¹⁄3 inch thick) 2 cups rutabaga (peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes) 3 14.5-oz. cans diced tomatoes, drained 2 cups pumpkin (peeled, cut into 1-inch cubes) 2½ cups hearty greens, such as collard or kale (stemmed and chopped into 1½-inch pieces)

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FOR BROTH In an 8- to 10-qt. pot bring chicken stock and ham hock to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, 1 hour. Meanwhile, halve each garlic clove lengthwise, remove the greenish germ at center, and thinly slice each half; sprinkle with kosher salt. Let garlic sit at least 15 minutes. FOR ONIONS In a large skillet heat olive oil and butter on low until melted; add onion. Season generously with additional kosher salt. Cook until soft and translucent, about 10 minutes; don’t let onions brown. Add salted garlic, Aleppo pepper, and bay leaves; season with freshly ground black pepper. Cook 5 minutes more, stirring well. Add onions to broth, then “rinse” skillet with a few ladles of broth to get all ﬂavor back into soup. FOR VEGETABLES Add carrots and rutabaga; bring to a simmer. Stir in tomatoes. Continue simmering; taste for seasoning after 5 minutes. Add peas and pumpkin; bring to boiling. Stir in greens. Add rice and its reserved liquid. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until vegetables and greens are tender. Season to taste. Makes 24 cups. PER 2 CUPS 196 cal, 8 g fat, 13 mg chol, 1,069 mg sodium, 26 g carb, 5 g ﬁber, 5 g pro.

SCOTT’S WHAT-IFS WHAT I F I WANT TO MAKE TH I S SO U P FO R A C ROWD?

You don’t need a big copper cauldron to make a large volume. The BH&G® Test Kitchen recommends using a readily available 16-qt. stockpot and doubling the recipe to feed 24–28 people. The method will be the same. If you want to have enough soup for guests to take jars home, prepare a second double batch using another 16-qt. stockpot. WHAT I F I DON ’ T SALT TH E GARLIC?

The salt draws out and helps distribute the garlic’s flavor, which results in a better-tasting soup. CHECK OUT

THE FARM WHERE SCOTT HOSTS HIS ANNUAL GATHERING Bois d’Arc Farm is a 6,000-acre USDA certiﬁed organic farm—home to one of the largest herds of Pineywoods cattle in existence. Scott is working with the farm to create a heritage crop program, including indigo and rice. bdafarm.com

MASHED POTATOES WITHOUT THE PAIN

Fresh made taste in minutes NEW ORE-IDA Mashed Potatoes Now in the freezer aisle

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Crowdpleaser Find more of chef Scott’s fall-comfort recipes at BHG.com/ ComfortFood

PERSIMMON COBBLER HANDS-ON TIME 1 hr. TOTAL TIME 3 hr., including chill time CRUMBLE TOPPING ²⁄3 cup all-purpose flour ²⁄3 cup coarsely ground cornmeal ²⁄3 cup sugar ¹⁄2 tsp. ground ginger ¹⁄4 tsp. kosher salt ¹⁄2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces FRUIT BASE 4 pears, peeled, cored, and sliced ¹⁄2 inch thick (4 cups) 3 Fuyu persimmons, peeled, cored, and sliced ¹⁄2 inch thick (3 cups) 3 Tbsp. finely chopped crystallized ginger 1 Tbsp. lemon juice ¹⁄4 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour ¹⁄4 tsp. kosher salt ¹⁄4 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg ¹⁄4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper BRANDIED CUSTARD SAUCE

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vanilla bean, twisted to bruise (not split) egg yolks Tbsp. sugar cup heavy cream to 2 Tbsp. brandy (or bourbon) tsp. vanilla tsp. salt

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Butter a 2-qt. rectangular baking dish; set aside. For crumble topping: In a large bowl whisk together ﬂour, cornmeal, sugar, ground ginger, and salt. Using your

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fingers or a pastry blender, work butter into flour mixture past the crumbly stage until mixture just begins to cling together. (If making ahead, store in an airtight container chilled up to 1 week or frozen 1 month.) 2. For fruit base: In a large bowl toss together pears, persimmons, crystallized ginger, and lemon juice. In a small bowl combine sugar, flour, salt, nutmeg, and pepper. Sprinkle sugar mixture over fruit mixture; toss to combine. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Top with crumble topping, breaking up large pieces to cover surface. 3. Cover with parchment paper, then foil (see “Cook’s Secret,” below). Transfer baking dish to a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake 20 minutes. Carefully remove foil and parchment. Bake 1 hour more or until top is golden and filling is bubbly. Cool 30 minutes before serving. 4. For brandied custard sauce: In a medium saucepan simmer milk and vanilla bean to just below boiling. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a large heatproof bowl whisk together egg yolks and sugar. Remove vanilla bean from milk. Slowly pour milk into yolk mixture, whisking constantly. Return to saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until custard coats the back of a spoon (do not boil). Remove from heat; stir in heavy cream. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve; stir in brandy, vanilla, and salt. Cool slightly. (May be chilled up to 24 hours.) Serve over cobbler. Makes 8 servings. EACH SERVING 365 cal, 14 g fat, 34 mg chol, 135 mg sodium, 61 g carb, 4 g fiber, 3 g pro.

COOK’S SECRET Scott Peacock covers the surface of his fruit cobbler with parchment, then foil. This keeps acidic fruit from coming into contact with the foil, which can give the fruit an unwanted metallic ﬂavor.

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BAKE THE SEASON SWEET TART DOUGH HANDS-ON TIME 15 min. TOTAL TIME 2 hr. 40 min. 1¹⁄2 cups all-purpose ﬂour 2 Tbsp. powdered sugar ¹⁄4 tsp. salt 9 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces 1 egg yolk

1. Butter a fluted 9-inch tart pan with removable bottom. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 2. In a food processor process to combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Scatter butter over; pulse until butter looks like coarse crumbs. Stir the egg yolk to break up. Add a little to dough, then pulse; repeat with entire yolk. (Dough will look granular.) Process in 10-second pulses until dough just comes together (see page 164). Transfer to a work surface; knead gently to finish. 3. Shape into a disk; place between two pieces of parchment paper. Roll out to an even circle at least 3 inches larger than the base of pan. If the dough is still cold, fit it into the pan. (If it’s too soft, chill until cold but pliable.) Trim dough even with edges of pan. Prick all over. Chill 2 hours or freeze 1 hour. (See Dorie’s tips for success on page 164.) 4. Center a rack in oven; preheat to 400°F. Butter shiny side of a piece of foil; mold to crust. Fill with pie weights. 5. To partially bake: Bake uncovered 25 minutes; remove weights and foil. If crust is puffed, press down gently with back of a spoon. (To fully bake: Bake uncovered another 7 to 10 minutes until firm and golden brown.) Cool in pan on wire rack. Makes one single-crust tart. MAKE AHEAD Chill tightly wrapped dough up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months. Freeze tightly wrapped baked crust up to 2 months. (For a fresher flavor, freeze the unbaked crust in pan, then bake from freezer, adding 5 minutes to baking.)

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DORIE’S TIPS 1 At ﬁrst, when pulsing the butter with the dry ingredients, look for oatmeal- and pea-size pieces. After egg yolk is processed in, the dough will have clumps and curds (right).

2 When rolling dough between pieces of parchment paper, pull the top and bottom paper apart frequently to avoid creases. Rolling the dough 3 inches larger than your pan base guarantees it will cover the bottom and sides of the pan.

3 Don’t fret over cracks; this dough is forgiving. Simply press gently with your fi ngertips to repair. 4 Once fitted, prick all over with a fork to prevent the dough from puffi ng up during baking.

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IN GOOD SPIRITS ROASTED GARLIC SPREAD HANDS-ON TIME 10 min. TOTAL TIME 50 min.

large head garlic Tbsp. and 1 tsp. olive oil, plus more for drizzling 15-oz. cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained Tbsp. lemon juice Roasted, salted pepitas Chopped carrot

1. To roast garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut oﬀ top of garlic head so bulb stays intact but cloves are exposed. Remove any loose skin. Place garlic head, cut side up, in a ramekin or foil. Drizzle with 1 tsp. oil. Cover; bake 25 to 30 minutes or until soft. Let cool. 2. Squeeze garlic into a food processor or blender; add remaining 3 Tbsp. oil, the beans, lemon juice, and ¹⁄2 tsp. salt. Cover; process until smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl. To serve, drizzle with additional olive oil; sprinkle with pepitas and chopped carrot. May be chilled 24 hours. Makes 2¹⁄4 cups.

PER 2 TBSP. 75 cal, 4 g fat, 148 mg sodium, 7 g carb, 2 g ﬁber, 3 g pro.

SWEET PEA SPREAD TOTAL TIME 15 min. 2 1 3 2 1 1

15-oz. cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained cup frozen shelled peas, thawed Tbsp. olive oil, plus more for drizzling Tbsp. lemon juice tsp. ground cumin clove garlic, peeled Flaky sea salt

In a food processor or blender process beans, peas, oil, juice, cumin, garlic, and ½ tsp. salt until smooth. To serve, drizzle with oil; top with ﬂaky sea salt. May be chilled 24 hours. Makes 2³⁄4 cups. PER 2 TBSP. 55 cal, 3 g fat, 138 mg sodium, 6 g carb, 2 g ﬁber, 2 g pro. October 2017 |

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15-oz. cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 15-oz. can pumpkin cup orange juice cloves garlic, peeled and halved Tbsp. olive oil, plus more for drizzling tsp. ground cumin tsp. chili powder Fresh cilantro leaves

Add beans, pumpkin, orange juice, garlic, oil, cumin, chili powder, and ½ tsp. salt to food processor or blender. Cover; process until nearly smooth. Transfer to a serving bowl. Season to taste with salt. Cover; chill until serving time. To serve, drizzle with additional olive oil and top with cilantro. May be chilled 24 hours. Makes 4 cups. PER 2 TBSP. 33 cal, 1 g fat, 92 mg sodium, 5 g carb, 2 g ﬁber, 2 g pro.

Cover; let rest 30 minutes. 2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll dough to ¹⁄8- to ¹⁄16-inch thickness. Using a knife, cut into 2¹⁄2-inch rectangles or other desired shape. Arrange on an ungreased baking sheet. Prick several times with a fork. Brush with a little water; sprinkle with smoked salt and poppy seeds and/or black sesame seeds. Bake 10 minutes or until golden. Remove; let cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days. Makes about 24 saltines. PER 2 SALTINES 55 cal, 2 g fat, 5 mg chol, 194 mg sodium, 8 g carb, 1 g pro.

ENCHILADA CASSEROLE This enchilada twist uses two kinds of soft tortillas—white ﬂour and purple corn—to play up the “whiteand-black” color scheme of its two ﬁllings. For a more traditional version, use all corn tortillas (white, yellow, or blue).

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cup all-purpose ﬂour

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1. In a food processor process ﬂour and ¹⁄2 tsp. salt. Add the water and melted butter; process until a crumbly dough forms. Transfer to a lightly ﬂoured surface; knead until smooth.

recipe Mexican Rice (below right) or four 8.8-oz. pouches cooked Spanish-style rice, heated according to package directions 3 cups chopped cooked chicken 1¹⁄4 cups tomatillo salsa (salsa verde) 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (8 oz.) 2 tsp. ground cumin 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 15-oz. cans black beans 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil 1 cup chopped onion 1 Tbsp. chili powder 6 6-inch white flour tortillas 6 purple corn tortillas* (such as La Tortilla Factory ⁵⁰/⁵⁰ corn-and-flour tortillas) 1 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 cup whole milk Spiralized vegetables, such as beets or carrots (optional) Cilantro leaves (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 4-qt. rectangular baking dish; spread Mexican Rice in bottom; set aside.

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2. For chicken filling: In a large bowl combine chicken, 1 cup salsa, 1 cup cheese, 1 tsp. cumin, and half the garlic; set aside. 3. For black bean filling: Drain and rinse one can of beans. Mash second can of beans with liquid. In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and remaining garlic; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in remaining 1 tsp. cumin and the chili powder. Cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Stir in all the beans. 4. Spoon about ¹⁄2 cup of the chicken filling onto each of the white flour tortillas; roll up. Place filled tortillas, seam sides down, on one side of prepared baking dish. Repeat with bean filling and the purple corn tortillas. 5. For cheese sauce: In a small saucepan melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until combined; whisk in milk to combine. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, about 5 minutes. Whisk in remaining 1 cup cheese until smooth. Stir in remaining ¹⁄4 cup salsa. Pour over enchiladas. 6. Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 30 minutes more or until fillings are heated through (165°F). Makes 12 servings. Top with spiralized vegetables and cilantro, if desired. MEXICAN RICE In a medium saucepan melt 2 Tbsp. butter over medium heat. Add 1¹⁄3 cups long grain white rice and 2 cloves minced garlic; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth and 1 tsp. ground turmeric. Bring mixture to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Stir in 1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes, 1 cup finely chopped green sweet pepper, and ¹⁄2 cup chopped fresh cilantro. *TIP To make corn tortillas easier to roll, wrap in damp paper towels and microwave 10 seconds or until warm and pliable. MAKE AHEAD Both fillings may be chilled up to 24 hours. The Mexican Rice may be chilled up to 2 days. EACH SERVING 442 cal, 16 g fat, 58 mg chol, 971 mg sodium, 47 g carb, 5 g fiber, 25 g pro.

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SPICY FRUIT SALAD HANDS ON-TIME 35 min. TOTAL TIME 4 hr. 35 min. 6 3 3 3 1

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cups shredded romaine lettuce cups arugula mangoes, seeded, peeled, and sliced cups fresh strawberries, halved cup peeled jicama, cut into matchsticks cup vegetable oil Tbsp. lime juice Tbsp. honey tsp. chili powder tsp. adobo sauce (from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce) Sliced jalapeño peppers

In a 4-qt. clear salad or triﬂe bowl layer romaine, arugula, mangoes, strawberries, and jicama. (May be covered tightly and chilled up to 4 hours.) For dressing: Whisk together oil, lime juice, honey, chili powder, adobo sauce, and ¹⁄4 tsp. salt. To serve, drizzle dressing over salad; top with jalapeño slices. Makes 16 cups. PER 2 CUPS 149 cal, 8 g fat, 142 mg sodium, 22 g carb, 4 g ﬁber, 2 g pro.

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1. In a blender process fruit until smooth. Strain through a ﬁne-mesh sieve; discard seeds. 2. In a pitcher combine puree and lemonade. Add tequila, if desired, and sparkling water. If using raspberries, add agave nectar. Thread citrus wedges onto skewers. Serve over ice. Makes 6 cups (nonalcoholic version). PER 6 OZ. 96 cal, 1 g fat, 10 mg sodium, 24 g carb, 7 g ﬁber, 2 g pro.

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tsp. ground cinnamon tsp. hot chili powder tsp. baking powder tsp. salt Tbsp. butter, at room temperature (1 stick) cup sugar eggs, at room temperature tsp. vanilla recipe Cream Cheese Frosting (below right) Jelly beans Black decorating icing (optional)

1. In a small saucepan melt chocolate over low heat; let cool. 2. Grease and flour twelve 2¹⁄2-inch muffin cups. In a small bowl stir together flour, cinnamon, chili powder, baking powder, and salt; set aside. 3. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl beat butter with a mixer on medium to high 30 seconds. Gradually

add sugar, beating on medium until combined. Scrape sides of bowl. Beat 2 minutes more. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in melted chocolate and vanilla. Beat in flour mixture until just combined. 4. Spoon batter two-thirds full into prepared cups. Bake 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in cups 5 minutes. Transfer cakes to rack; cool completely. 5. Split each cake horizontally. Spread bottom half with Cream Cheese Frosting. Add tops. Spread tops with remaining frosting. Decorate with jelly beans. (If desired, use purchased black decorating icing to pipe dots onto cupcake tops.) Makes 12 cakes. CREAM CHEESE FROSTING In a bowl beat 4 oz. cream cheese, 4 Tbsp. butter (half a stick), and 1 tsp. vanilla on medium until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in 2¹⁄2 to 3 cups powdered sugar to spreading consistency. PER CAKE 429 cal, 21 g fat, 87 mg chol, 222 mg sodium, 59 g carb, 1 g fiber, 4 g pro.

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Research shows that just 10 grams of alcohol a day—a small glass of wine, 8 ounces of beer, or 1 ounce of hard liquor—can raise breast cancer risk. “Alcohol can increase estrogen in the blood,” says Anne McTiernan, M.D., Ph.D., cancer prevention researcher at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle. And higher amounts of estrogen are linked to an increased risk of breast cancer after menopause. Q THE TAKEAWAY This one’s tricky. A small to moderate amount of alcohol is associated with better heart health, and heart disease is the No. 1 killer of women. So Robert Wesolowski, M.D., specializing in breast cancer at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center in Columbus, doesn’t put alcohol in the oﬀ-limits category. “A small amount of alcohol increases breast The misconception is that the underwire blocks the cancer risk to a small extent, lymph system, leading to a buildup of toxins in but that’s outweighed by the your breasts. But when researchers looked at brabeneﬁt of reducing the risk wearing habits of postmenopausal women, they found of cardiovascular disease,” he that wearing a bra (with or without underwire) was says. A good middle ground: NOT associated with increased risk of breast cancer. Limit yourself to one drink or less a day, McTiernan says.

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Some research suggests that soy stimulates breast cancer cell growth due to its phytoestrogens, which mimic estrogen in the body. Yet studies have found low cancer rates for women in Asian countries where they eat large amounts of soy. Q

THE TAKEAWAY

Don’t shy away from eating soy in its whole form, like organic tofu and soybeans. “Although eating soy doesn’t appear to increase breast cancer risk, the potential beneﬁt of soy remains unclear,” says Susan Brown, M.S., R.N., senior director of education and patient support for Susan G. Komen. Do avoid supplements listing soy protein isolate as an ingredient. These are usually formulated with highly concentrated phytoestrogens extracted from soy and could be problematic, Wesolowski says.

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dense breasts

Dense breasts—those with more glandular tissue versus fat—have been associated with a higher risk of developing breast cancer, Brown says. Experts don’t know why, but they do know that mammograms of women with dense breasts can be harder to interpret and may not be as sensitive in detecting tumors, Wesolowski says. Q THE TAKEAWAY If you have dense breasts (a mammogram will show this), ask your doctor if you need additional screenings, such as an ultrasound or MRI, says Jennifer Litton, M.D., associate professor of breast medical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Your doctor may base these recommendations on not only the density of your breasts but also other breast cancer risk factors you may have.

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RISK REDUCERS G E T M OV I N G

Regular exercise lowers your risk by 10–20 percent, in part because it may reduce body fat and estrogen levels. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderateintensity exercise (like brisk walking) weekly. S TAY AT A H E A LT H Y W E I G H T

Being overweight can up estrogen levels and therefore risk. But a study showed losing 4–11 lb. reduced risk in postmenopausal women by 20 percent. E AT M O R E

the pill & hormone replacement therapy

The risk of breast cancer is increased roughly 20 percent while on birth control pills and shortly after. But 10 years after stopping, your risk is the same as if you hadn’t taken them, Brown says. Note that many studies showing the correlation involved older formulations, which had higher estrogen doses. For hormone replacement therapy, the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study found that women on estrogen plus progestin HRT had an increased risk for breast cancer. But women on estrogen alone had a lower risk. “The higher risk may be due to the progestin, which can cause breast cells to divide and grow,” says JoAnn E. Manson, M.D., Dr.P.H., one of the principal WHI investigators. Q THE TAKEAWAY Unless you’re at a high risk for breast cancer or have estrogen-positive breast cancer, most experts say you can take birth control pills without worry. If you’re considering HRT to relieve menopausal symptoms, your doctor can help you decide if the risks outweigh the beneﬁts. Women under 60 in menopause with moderate to severe symptoms are often candidates for HRT, Manson says. However, avoid HRT if you’ve had heart disease or a stroke, risk factors for heart disease, or a high risk for breast cancer.

family history Even though only about 10 percent of breast cancers are due to an inherited genetic mutation, having a mother, sister, aunt, or grandmother with the disease indicates that you have a higher risk. Q

THE TAKEAWAY

A family history doesn’t necessarily mean you have a genetic mutation, which is why BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing isn’t advised across the board, Litton says. Overall, guidelines advise testing based on type of breast cancer, age of onset, other cancers in the family. A strong family history of breast or ovarian cancer means you may need an MRI and a mammogram, and screening as soon as 10 years before the earliest age of onset.

VEGGIES

Research shows women who eat a plant-based diet have a 15 percent lower risk, in part because you’re eating more antioxidants.

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IT’S A MYTH! DEODORANT CAUSES CANCER People often think that substances enter the body via nicks from shaving under your arms, but studies have found no connection between these personal care products and breast cancer, Brown says. Q

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Our intrepid health director, Amy Brightfield, tries gong meditation to quiet her whirring mind. hen a friend asked me to join her in a form of meditation called gong bath, I was like, Um, do I need a towel? Turns out, no. Gong bath (also known as sound therapy) is a form of meditation in which a practitioner plays a gong in a rhythmic pattern. The “bath” part comes from the theory that you’re being bathed in sound, which puts you in a meditative state. It sounded a little woo-woo, but I was intrigued. And the therapist leading our session, Marc Switko, is a drummer, so at least I knew the gonging would be professional quality. We laid on our yoga mats in front of the gong. Marc asked us to think of an upsetting childhood experience and to let it go as we listened to the gong. What popped into my head happened back in kindergarten: A boy grabbed a car I was playing with, and I cursed at him. My mouth got washed out with soap, but I’m not sure he got in trouble. We closed our eyes; Marc sprayed a relaxing herbal scent and started playing the gong. He started with soft, slow beats. I tried to imagine that past experience ﬂoating out of my mind. Other thoughts intruded: I’m cold. My knees

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hurt. What’s for dinner? I didn’t fight the thoughts, but instead let them come and go, which is the point of meditation. “It’s perfectly normal for your mind to be cluttered with thoughts,” Marc says. “Meditation is meant to slow the thought process. It gives you more control over what thoughts you want to or don’t want to act on.” As the gonging got louder and more frequent, my muscles relaxed. Near the end of the hour-long session I felt like I was floating. “That means you’ve reached the meditative state,” says Marc, adding that gong meditation is great for people who think their minds are too busy to meditate. (Hello, that’s me!) “In other forms of meditation, sitting in one position, breath work, or a mantra is what can help you reach that state. In sound therapy, the gong does the work for you.” The other good thing that happened: Reflecting on that childhood memory helped me realize that I felt punished for defending myself, which may explain why I often assume I’m in the wrong during conflicts. And that moment of insight has already helped slow my stress response in tense situations.

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Think of gong meditation as a shortcut to getting your brain into a meditative state. It can also make other forms of meditation easier: “Once you know what that state feels like, you’re more likely to reach it,” says Marc Switko. If you want to try it, check out community centers and yoga studios, try the iTunes Gong Bath app, or visit marcswitko .bandcamp.com or soundmeditation .com for videos. Q

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