Martha’s Month

MAY 2017

Gentle reminders, helpful tips, and important dates.

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MAY DAY

Cut spring flowers for bouquets Attend Barnard College annual gala

Weight training Yoga Attend Frederick Law Olmsted Awards “Hat Luncheon” (central parknyc.org) and Friends of Hudson River Park board meeting Attend Antique Garden Furniture Fair preview party at the New York Botanical Garden (nybg.org) Touch up paint on metal outdoor furniture Kentucky Derby party

Cardio and core Weight training

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Order additional Horseback ride Send area rugs flower-arranging for cleaning supplies Give dogs a bath

Weight training Yoga Plant celery, broccoli, and cauliflower seedlings Clean kitchen appliances

Cardio and core Weight training Friend Memrie Lewis’s birthday Attend Trade Secrets charity garden event in Sharon, Connecticut (trade secretsct.com)

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MOTHER’S DAY

Brunch with Alexis and the grandkids Open up windows to air out house Stock up on wines for outdoor entertaining Have airconditioning system serviced Take dogs and cats for yearly checkup Harvest rhubarb Horseback ride

Weight training Yoga Cardio and core Weight training

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Friend Steve Gerard’s birthday Plant urns around pool Cut blooming lilacs for flower arrangements Collect eggs from chicken coop Polish copper pots Clean grilling supplies Give a cooking demonstration at Williams Sonoma Culinary Stage, at BottleRock music festival Maine planting weekend

Weight training Yoga

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Plant terraces at Skylands

MEMORIAL DAY

Watch parade in Northeast Harbor Plant beans, pumpkins, and gourds Scrub porch ceilings, walls, and floors Cardio and core

Weight training Yoga

“I love serving warm croissants to my guests for breakfast when we’re at Skylands. To save time, I buy a box from Petrossian to freeze, so we can enjoy them fresh out of the oven with butter and homemade jam before we set out for the day.” —Martha

FREEZE-AHEAD CROISSANTS

Buy or make a batch of your favorite croissants. Keep them in the bakery box to preserve the shape, or place them in freezer bags and put in the freezer. When ready to eat, preheat oven to 325°. Create a pouch of foil a little larger than combined size of all croissants being reheated; line with parchment. Arrange croissants inside so they are not overlapping. Heat about 15 minutes; serve warm.

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HOW TO BUILD CHARACTER

Simple ways to add

charm and unique details

to any room.

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TAPPED POTENTIAL

Eight delicious, nourishing egg recipes that will satisfy your flock at breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

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LILIES FOR DAYS

How a humble Iowa gardener made her mark creating gorgeous, otherworldly daylily hybrids.

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THE SWELL LIFE

A new book features inspiring homes on the water—and the free spirits who inhabit them.

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CAKES FOR ANY OCCASION

Mother’s Day, birthdays, a friend’s big new job—all of these celebrations call for a sweet, sliceable treat. Add one of ours to your next party plan.

The white buttercream frosting on this citrus mousse cake makes a lush canvas for sugar pearls, meringues, and edible flowers.

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FROM MARTHA

Arabian Gulf Cuisine Our founder shares recipes that showcase the region’s delicious dishes.

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GOOD THINGS

Handmade jewelry, an easy ombré wall, new spins on classic guacamole, and cool DIY kits.

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GOOD LIVING

The Palette: Persimmon + Sand Punch up a room with rich orange walls and neutral accessories. 27

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The Find Meet and Greet: Stylish and sturdy welcome mats. 28 Garden Finding a Grassy Patch: Why carex is your next gardening go-to. 33 American Made One Stitch at a Time: An artist’s fresh, informal approach to embroidery. 34 Beauty Preserve and Protect: Six ways to keep your hair color luminous longer. 36 Counter Intelligence Beauty wisdom from makeup guru Bobbi Brown. 38 Tastemaker Mom on a Mission: Christy Turlington Burns. 40 Health The Oral Report: What your mouth says about your overall health. 42

Editors’ Picks Motherly Love: Elegant, extra-special gifts. 48 Ask Martha How to prep floors for painting, gifts for grads, and tips for cooking with oil. 50

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EVERYDAY FOOD

Perfecting . . . Buttermilk Pancakes How to get a flippin’ perfect stack every time, plus three sweet twists. 55

Sip & Repeat All-Star Pitchers: Big-batch cocktails to put the swing into brunch. 58

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What’s for Dinner? Bird Is the Word: Four flavorful new ideas for chicken. 60

Healthy Appetite Into the Spotlight: Recipes that make parsley the main event. 62

Sweets Sugar & Spice: Cookies inspired by Mexican hot chocolate. 66

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On the Cover

How do these stack up? Beautifully, thanks to fresh berries and whipped cream. Photograph by Armando Rafael. Astier de Villate Adelaide dessert plate, $95, johnderian.com. Correction: In “Chic Eggs,” in our April issue, we omitted a source for blown-out eggs. It is Naked Eggs (nakedeggs .etsy.com).

DEPARTMENTS

Martha’s Month 1 Editor’s Letter 6 Out & About 8 The Workbook 104 Field Notes 110 Collecting 116