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Martha’s Month
OCTOBER 2016
Gentle reminders, helpful tips, and important dates.
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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
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Have chimneys cleaned
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ROSH HASHANAH BEGINS AT SUNDOWN
Go for a long walk Dig and divide hostas Move tropical plants to the greenhouse for winter Have horses reshoed Harvest tomatoes, eggplants, and peppers Clean and store summer clothes in canvas bags Get seasonal flu shot
Weight training Yoga Cardio and core Weight training
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Bathe dogs and cats
COLUMBUS DAY
Go for a hike
YOM KIPPUR BEGINS AT SUNDOWN
Clean and refill bird feeders Cut back perennials Sharpen knives; clean stainless steel appliances with white vinegar Pick apples and make a Dutch baby (for a twist on the classic recipe, see page 128) Prepare chicken coops for winter; install heat lamps
Weight training Yoga Cardio and core Weight training
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SUKKOTH BEGINS AT SUNDOWN
Plant garlic Plant amaryllis bulbs to give as gifts Pick quinces and make jelly Friend Laurence Booth-Clibborn’s birthday
Horseback ride Harvest winter squash Decorate house for Halloween Rake and collect fallen leaves for compost
Weight training Yoga Cardio and core Weight training
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Have firewood stacked Turn compost piles Clean gutters Harvest pumpkins; carve jacko’-lanterns with Jude and Truman Swap out summer bedding for winter bedding
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Cardio and core Weight training
“On my farm, many different species of birds— goldfinches, cardinals, even woodpeckers— stop to eat every day, especially during the fall migration. I make sure to keep all my feeders clean and well-stocked.” —Martha
MARTHA’S BIRDSEED BLEND
To attract a number of diff erent birds, she uses a few mixes that include flock-pleasing black-oil sunflower seeds, which have a higher fat content than the striped variety; cracked corn (note that it spoils easily and needs to be stored in a breathable container); and white proso millet, to attract ground-feeders, such as sparrows and juncos. For finches, buntings, and redpolls, Martha fills special tube feeders that have smaller holes with tiny, oil-rich niger seeds.
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THE BEST-LAID (KITCHEN) PLANS
Two homeowners tackle their kitchen renovations in different ways.
OCTOBER 2016
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IT’S GOING TO BE A ROAST
Make the most of the fall
harvest’s bumper crop
with our recipes for sides, soups, and more.
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LIVING WITH FLOWERS
For her new book, Ngoc Minh Ngo captured homes of artists and designers
who bring the outdoors in.
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LIQUID GOLD
The simple act of browning butter transforms the pantry staple into your cooking and baking secret weapon.
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A PLACE IN TIME
One Pennsylvania couple embraces the mindful life—crafting home goods with care and considering their own eco-footprint with every step.
In Jan Hoffman and David Woodward’s 18th-century home, their desk is covered with sketches for future projects.
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FROM MARTHA
Digging It Martha’s favorite recipes for the tried-and-true potato.
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GOOD THINGS
A dramatic wreath for a bewitching entrance, fun Halloween treats, DIY draperies, and clever costumes.
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GOOD LIVING
Decorating Beautiful Creatures: Grownup ideas for decorating with pumpkins. 33
American Made Nailed It: Peter Sandback turns basic materials into works of art. 44
The Well-Kept Home Cozy Up to This: 10 tips for beating the autumn chill. 48 Garden A Garden of Her Own: A nursery owner creates her own serene space. 52 Editors’ Picks Fall Forward: Our top goods for enjoying the season. 56 Beauty The Art of the Arch: How to achieve the most eyecatching brows. 58 Counter Intelligence Bright ideas and pretty ways to update your fall look. 62 Tastemaker Mix Master: A Brooklyn textile designer shares her stylish go-tos and local faves. 66
Health The Checkup Checklist: How to talk to your doctor at every age. 70 Ask Martha Training an adopted dog, the best pumpkins for puréeing, and more. 76
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EVERYDAY FOOD
Perfecting the . . . Caesar Salad: Basic ingredients turn this starter into a star, plus two great twists. 81 What’s for Dinner? Slow, Steady . . . Ready! Four ways to maximize your slow cooker’s potential. 84 One Ingredient, Three Ways Rise to the Occasion: Easy recipes using store-bought or homemade pizza dough. 88 Food News Our former food director’s new book, great new varieties of halvah, and better brews. 90
Sweets Spice Things Up: Get ready for pumpkin-spice-latte season with this delicious cake recipe. 92
IN EVERY ISSUE
Martha’s Month 2 Editor’s Letter 8 Out & About 10 The Handbook 137 Collecting 148
On the Cover
Pumpkins of every style, shape, and color abound! Special thanks to Marcie McGoldrick and Eric Pike for carefully curating this beautiful—and glorious—collection. Photograph by Kate Mathis.
