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Contents
55 A Modern Makeover 15 Our founder reveals her latest kitchen remodel.
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GOOD THINGS 21 Easy ways to beautify your work space, a satisfying after-school snack, DIY dining-chair updates, and more.
Healthy Appetite: Crown Champion 55 Broccoli brings mega-nutrients to three tasty recipes. Perfecting a Classic: A Better Granola 58 We’ve cracked the code to a crunchy, clustery batch.
GOOD LIVING The Well-Kept Home: Utility Players 27 Smart tips for organizing your pantry and cleaningsupplies closet. Gardening: Leaves of Grass 33 Slow your mow and plant some breezy, ornamental native varieties. Tastemaker: The Bon Vivant 34 Stylish essentials from a fashion-andcrafting entrepreneur.
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EVERYDAY FOOD
What’s for Dinner? Burger Night 60 Shake things up with these creative riffs on the classic.
Beauty School: Grab Your Pencils 36 They’re the giftedand-talented way to enhance your eyes, cheeks, and lips.
Homeschool: Substitute Teacher 62 Last-minute swaps for eight key cooking ingredients.
American Made: Amazing Grains 42 The century-old story of a family’s Asian-style, Californiagrown rice.
Potluck: Spreading the Love 64 An acclaimed Israel-born chef shares the secrets to her famous hummus.
Health & Wellness: Check Your Messages 44 Leg spasm? Eye twitch? Learn how to translate (and treat) five bewildering body signals. Ask Martha 48 All your pressing questions answered.
Departments
Martha’s Month 2 Editor’s Letter 8 Out & About 11 The Workbook 100 Recipe Index 101 Remembering 108
| ON THE COVER |
ALL SHINED UP A display of brass and copper chargers adds glamour to the revamped kitchen in Martha’s Maple Avenue home in Bedford (see page 15). Photograph by Paola + Murray. Styling by Lorna Aragon.
FR ANK FR ANCES (VESSELS, BROCCOLI CURRY); RYAN LIEBE (CLOSET); COURTESY OF MANUFACTURER (CREAM)
FROM MARTHA
