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Autumn Kitchen Tips FROM COOKING LIGHT MAGAZINE

• When peeling apples for apple pie, place apples in lemon water to prevent the apples from turning brown.

• Try using sweet potatoes in stir fries and salsas. Sweet potatoes cook fast, so try not to over cook.

• Pumpkin seeds (also known as Pepitas) are very good to crust fish and chicken. Simply crush them and season with your favorite herb or spice and you have a great, low fat crispy topping, perfect for baking or pan roasting.

BILLY STRYNKOWSKI, COOKING LIGHT EXECUTIVE CHEF • Never throw away the stems of the portabello mushroom as they add so much flavor to your autumn soups and stews. Great to sauté with a little marsala wine and herbs.

• Coating a knife with cooking spray before slicing your autumn pies and holiday cheesecakes, will prevent the knife from sticking to the pies and cakes.

FROM BETTER HOMES & GARDENS MAGAZINE

Entertaining Tips The point of entertaining is to enjoy family and friends. The more you keep stress out of the picture, the more relaxed and easy going your event will be. Stay stress-free with these tips: • Stay in your comfort zone. Prepare items within your skill level and budget. Consider coming up with a list of “house specialties”–those tried-and-true favorites you can always count on to please guests.

If you wish to experiment, complement your house specialties with dishes you’ve wanted to try.

• Keep it simple. Serve the number of people you can accommodate easily.

Balance make-ahead recipes with those that require a few last-minute finishing details, and round out your menu with convenience items, if you wish.

• Invest a little time. Work out a schedule so you know in what order to prepare the food. Make sure your oven, refrigerator, and freezer will hold everything as needed, and that oven temperatures for oven-going foods don’t conflict.

• Invite guests in advance. Give them plenty of time to make arrangements. Allow 10 days for informal events, two weeks or more for formal events. For formal events, send written invitations; for informal events, call or invite guests personally. Be clear about the details–whether it’s a barbecue, cocktail buffet, sit-down dinner, etc., and what time the party begins–so your guests will know what to wear and what to expect.

• Serve dinner promptly. Follow the customs of your region. Allow about one hour for before-dinner appetizers and beverages, but not much more –you don’t want your guests famished by the time they sit down to dinner.

• Something flop? It happens to the best of cooks–the soup scorches, the soufflé falls.

Make light of it and move on. If you don’t let it ruin your evening, neither will your guests. Remember, entertaining isn’t about perfection. Most people are happy to simply be part of the fun.

Cider-Roasted Chicken

from Cooking Light

Brining overnight in a salt-and-cider mixture makes this chicken incredibly flavorful and moist; basting with reduced apple cider adds a hint of sweetness to the finished chicken. Use tongs to carefully remove skin from the hot chicken.

3 quarts water 1 quart apple cider 1/4 cup kosher salt 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1 bay leaf 1 (6-pound) roasting chicken 2 cups apple cider 1 large onion, peeled and halved 4 flat-leaf parsley sprigs 4 garlic cloves, peeled Combine the first 5 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until salt dissolves. Remove from heat; cool completely. Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Pour brine into a 2-gallon zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken; seal.

Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning the bag occasionally.

Preheat oven to 400°.

Bring 2 cups cider to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until cider has thickened and reduced to 1/4 cup (about 15 minutes). Set aside.

Remove chicken from bag; discard brine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place the onion halves, parsley, and garlic into cavity. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under chicken. Tie legs. Place chicken on rack of a broiler pan. Bake at 400° for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until thermometer registers 175°. Remove from oven (do not turn oven off). Carefully remove and discard skin. Baste chicken with half of reduced cider; return to 400° oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; baste with remaining cider reduction. Transfer chicken to a platter.

Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure. Pour drippings into bag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into a small bowl, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat. Serve jus over chicken.

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10 F

things we l❤ve this fall

all is filled with extraordinary

After enjoying the carefree, relaxing spirit that lulled us through the warm, balmy summer, I embrace Fall ready to delve into the things I love about this season…apple picking, baking, canning, gardening, the smell of burning leaves and the excitement of that first light of the fireplace.

beauty, exploding with color and renewed purpose, and the things we

love for this season echo just this transformation.

Once again, we bring you the list of items sure to recharge your wardrobe.

We start our top 10 for Fall 2005 with…

1

the color

green

…from pear to wheatgrass,

The transition of leaves from green to vibrant gold and sienna marks, for me, a time to focus on the things and people in my life that are important. It’s also the time to rekindle the traditions that have been in my family since I can remember. And even more exciting, it provides the opportunity to create new traditions for my kids to follow when they have families of their own.

green is the must-have fashion color for Fall.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 4 ounces chicken and about 1 tablespoon jus) NUTRITION PER SERVING CALORIES 224(29% from fat); FAT 7.1g (sat 2g, mono 2.7g, poly1.7g); PROTEIN 26.9g; CHOLESTEROL 80mg; CALCIUM 26mg; SODIUM 452mg; FIBER 0.4g; IRON 1.4mg; CARBOHYDRATE 11.3g

We’d love to hear from you. Please drop us a line at www.dressbarn.com/connections

e d i t i o n

Nine more loves inside...

I’m sure you have special traditions that reflect the personality of your family. I’d love you to share them with us.

Let us know why they are so meaningful to you. Can’t wait to hear from you.

Vivian Behrens, Editor

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10

from More Magazine

things we l❤ve this fall

As we all know, a few well-chosen pieces will not only update your wardrobe, it expresses your sense of style.

Garden Fast Beauty FallChecklist Changes

5

to help you transition from summer to fall:

1. Apply tinted moisturizer

2 jacquard jacket

Start with the totally versatile jacquard jacket …great over dress pants or as a fashion accessory to a pair of jeans.

3

anything corduroy The comfy look and feel of

corduroy transports you into Fall.

4 argyle sweaters menswear pants 5 trumpet skirt 7 finishing 10 touches The argyle sweater is dynamic in

beautiful new color combinations.

feminine blouses Top off your menswear

6

Menswear pants are the key fashion

pant with an ultra feminine

statement in pants.

blouse showing off ruffles and lace.

A trumpet skirt, or godet, that bells out at the hem.

sleeveless layers

8

Inspired by lingerie, no woman can live without the versatile sleeveless layering piece.

call of the

9

The

Playful Stress Reducer from Ladies’ Home Journal

wild

Handbags with animal

Long bead necklaces in the newest 36" length.

textures and prints.

When Lainie Cantrell, the public relations director

purpose. A desk toy can provide a productive

for the American Kennel Club, feels stress mounting

distraction, a mental minivacation and a stress-

at work, she pulls out her yellow Play-Doh. “The

reducing outlet, says Ed Dunkelblau, Ph.D., director

smell takes me back to childhood, when life was

of the Institute for Emotionally Intelligent Learning,

carefree,” she says. “It reminds me not to take things

near Chicago. When we play, he adds, “we focus on

too seriously.” And, Cantrell claims, that reminder

what we are doing rather than on what’s causing us

can actually help her at work. “I brought the Play-

stress.” So if your boss catches you posing your

Doh out the other day at a meeting and gave

action figures, tell her that all work doesn’t mean no

everyone a bit,” she says. “We all relaxed and came

play. “Short play breaks clear your mind, make you

up with more creative ideas.” Indeed, those Slinkies

more efficient and help you enjoy work more,”

and Gumbys on our desks can serve an important

Dr. Dunkelblau says. — Lucy Maher

FROM BETTER HOMES & GARDENS MAGAZINE

instead of foundation to minimize discolorations like freckles and brown spots, which may have been exacerbated by sun exposure. This provides a natural look without the heavy coverage that can dull skin tone. It’s also the ideal solution to boost fading self-tans.

2. Blend shimmery brush-on concealer over eyelids and at the inner corners to counteract red and blue undertones that can be exaggerated by seasonal allergies. This sheer light-reflecting wash of beige will brighten tired eyes and— with one coat of black mascara–provide a quick polished look for work.

3. Use a slightly more opaque compact cream or stick foundation around the base of the nose to camouflage excess redness in that area. A flat foundation brush will seamlessly stroke the color into your skin tone, even in creases around the nostrils. Blend a touch of moisturizer with the base on the back of your hand before applying to minimize flakiness. This is also an excellent way to disguise a red, sore nose due to a cold.

4. Recondition dehydrated color-treated hair that has been exposed to the sun and chlorinated pools with a deep-conditioning mask. Work the product through your hair and leave on at least two hours to revive shine and a silky texture.

5. Exfoliate body skin with consistent use of a gentle polishing scrub in the shower several times a week. This eliminates flaky skin on legs and arms, and allows beneficial emollients in your follow-up moisturizer to work.

USE THIS TIMELY GUIDE TO PREPARE YOUR GARDEN FOR WINTER

Early Fall • Clear away debris from the base of rosebushes.

Fallen leaves can hold diseases that might survive the winter.

• Water, water, water. Give all of your plants a good drink, especially your trees. Their roots need plenty of moisture to make it through the upcoming months.

• Amend your soil. Get the ground ready for next year’s beds and your fall bulbs by tilling the soil and adding fertilizer.

• Shop for bulbs. Order from catalogs or visit garden stores early for best selection.

• Plant shrubs and evergreens. Early fall planting gives new plants enough time to get their roots established before winter.

• Plant fall annuals. As your summer blooms fade, add color to your garden with fall annuals such as mums, pansies, and ornamental kale.

Mid Fall • Lower the height on your mower. Grass grows more slowly in fall, but it still needs to be trimmed to prepare for winter. A lower cutting height helps the soil dry out more quickly in spring.

• Feed the birds. Don’t forget your feathered friends–their food supply grows scarce in fall.

• Divide and cut back perennials. Try rearranging plants if they haven’t been working in their current location.

• Rake and mulch. Left unattended, fallen leaves will suffocate your lawn and beds. Shred them and make great mulch.

• Dig up summer bulbs. Store dahlias and caladium in peat moss for the winter.

Late Fall • Get bulbs in the ground before the big freeze. Plant your favorite bulbs now for colorful springtime blooms.

• Force bulbs indoors for winter color. Bulbs such as narcissus and hyacinth work well.

• Feed your lawn. Don’t let your lawn go into winter without the nutrients it needs to battle the long sleep.

• Empty hoses, fountains, and drip-irrigation systems. Ensure any standing water is removed from your watering equipment; store items in a dry place.

• Bring tender container plants indoors. Remove dead foliage and break up any hardened soil before nursing cherished plants indoors for the winter.

• Clean up the veggie bed. Remove weeds and debris so pests won’t settle into a winter home in your garden.

• Dig up annuals. Spent and dead, your summer annuals can now nourish the compost heap.

• Protect cold-sensitive plants. Shrubs, roses, and perennials that might succumb to blasts of cold should be protected with mulches or screens.

Place these protective barriers after the first freeze.

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from More Magazine

things we l❤ve this fall

As we all know, a few well-chosen pieces will not only update your wardrobe, it expresses your sense of style.

Garden Fast Beauty FallChecklist Changes

5

to help you transition from summer to fall:

1. Apply tinted moisturizer

2 jacquard jacket

Start with the totally versatile jacquard jacket …great over dress pants or as a fashion accessory to a pair of jeans.

3

anything corduroy The comfy look and feel of

corduroy transports you into Fall.

4 argyle sweaters menswear pants 5 trumpet skirt 7 finishing 10 touches The argyle sweater is dynamic in

beautiful new color combinations.

feminine blouses Top off your menswear

6

Menswear pants are the key fashion

pant with an ultra feminine

statement in pants.

blouse showing off ruffles and lace.

A trumpet skirt, or godet, that bells out at the hem.

sleeveless layers

8

Inspired by lingerie, no woman can live without the versatile sleeveless layering piece.

call of the

9

The

Playful Stress Reducer from Ladies’ Home Journal

wild

Handbags with animal

Long bead necklaces in the newest 36" length.

textures and prints.

When Lainie Cantrell, the public relations director

purpose. A desk toy can provide a productive

for the American Kennel Club, feels stress mounting

distraction, a mental minivacation and a stress-

at work, she pulls out her yellow Play-Doh. “The

reducing outlet, says Ed Dunkelblau, Ph.D., director

smell takes me back to childhood, when life was

of the Institute for Emotionally Intelligent Learning,

carefree,” she says. “It reminds me not to take things

near Chicago. When we play, he adds, “we focus on

too seriously.” And, Cantrell claims, that reminder

what we are doing rather than on what’s causing us

can actually help her at work. “I brought the Play-

stress.” So if your boss catches you posing your

Doh out the other day at a meeting and gave

action figures, tell her that all work doesn’t mean no

everyone a bit,” she says. “We all relaxed and came

play. “Short play breaks clear your mind, make you

up with more creative ideas.” Indeed, those Slinkies

more efficient and help you enjoy work more,”

and Gumbys on our desks can serve an important

Dr. Dunkelblau says. — Lucy Maher

FROM BETTER HOMES & GARDENS MAGAZINE

instead of foundation to minimize discolorations like freckles and brown spots, which may have been exacerbated by sun exposure. This provides a natural look without the heavy coverage that can dull skin tone. It’s also the ideal solution to boost fading self-tans.

2. Blend shimmery brush-on concealer over eyelids and at the inner corners to counteract red and blue undertones that can be exaggerated by seasonal allergies. This sheer light-reflecting wash of beige will brighten tired eyes and— with one coat of black mascara–provide a quick polished look for work.

3. Use a slightly more opaque compact cream or stick foundation around the base of the nose to camouflage excess redness in that area. A flat foundation brush will seamlessly stroke the color into your skin tone, even in creases around the nostrils. Blend a touch of moisturizer with the base on the back of your hand before applying to minimize flakiness. This is also an excellent way to disguise a red, sore nose due to a cold.

4. Recondition dehydrated color-treated hair that has been exposed to the sun and chlorinated pools with a deep-conditioning mask. Work the product through your hair and leave on at least two hours to revive shine and a silky texture.

5. Exfoliate body skin with consistent use of a gentle polishing scrub in the shower several times a week. This eliminates flaky skin on legs and arms, and allows beneficial emollients in your follow-up moisturizer to work.

USE THIS TIMELY GUIDE TO PREPARE YOUR GARDEN FOR WINTER

Early Fall • Clear away debris from the base of rosebushes.

Fallen leaves can hold diseases that might survive the winter.

• Water, water, water. Give all of your plants a good drink, especially your trees. Their roots need plenty of moisture to make it through the upcoming months.

• Amend your soil. Get the ground ready for next year’s beds and your fall bulbs by tilling the soil and adding fertilizer.

• Shop for bulbs. Order from catalogs or visit garden stores early for best selection.

• Plant shrubs and evergreens. Early fall planting gives new plants enough time to get their roots established before winter.

• Plant fall annuals. As your summer blooms fade, add color to your garden with fall annuals such as mums, pansies, and ornamental kale.

Mid Fall • Lower the height on your mower. Grass grows more slowly in fall, but it still needs to be trimmed to prepare for winter. A lower cutting height helps the soil dry out more quickly in spring.

• Feed the birds. Don’t forget your feathered friends–their food supply grows scarce in fall.

• Divide and cut back perennials. Try rearranging plants if they haven’t been working in their current location.

• Rake and mulch. Left unattended, fallen leaves will suffocate your lawn and beds. Shred them and make great mulch.

• Dig up summer bulbs. Store dahlias and caladium in peat moss for the winter.

Late Fall • Get bulbs in the ground before the big freeze. Plant your favorite bulbs now for colorful springtime blooms.

• Force bulbs indoors for winter color. Bulbs such as narcissus and hyacinth work well.

• Feed your lawn. Don’t let your lawn go into winter without the nutrients it needs to battle the long sleep.

• Empty hoses, fountains, and drip-irrigation systems. Ensure any standing water is removed from your watering equipment; store items in a dry place.

• Bring tender container plants indoors. Remove dead foliage and break up any hardened soil before nursing cherished plants indoors for the winter.

• Clean up the veggie bed. Remove weeds and debris so pests won’t settle into a winter home in your garden.

• Dig up annuals. Spent and dead, your summer annuals can now nourish the compost heap.

• Protect cold-sensitive plants. Shrubs, roses, and perennials that might succumb to blasts of cold should be protected with mulches or screens.

Place these protective barriers after the first freeze.

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Autumn Kitchen Tips FROM COOKING LIGHT MAGAZINE

• When peeling apples for apple pie, place apples in lemon water to prevent the apples from turning brown.

• Try using sweet potatoes in stir fries and salsas. Sweet potatoes cook fast, so try not to over cook.

• Pumpkin seeds (also known as Pepitas) are very good to crust fish and chicken. Simply crush them and season with your favorite herb or spice and you have a great, low fat crispy topping, perfect for baking or pan roasting.

BILLY STRYNKOWSKI, COOKING LIGHT EXECUTIVE CHEF • Never throw away the stems of the portabello mushroom as they add so much flavor to your autumn soups and stews. Great to sauté with a little marsala wine and herbs.

• Coating a knife with cooking spray before slicing your autumn pies and holiday cheesecakes, will prevent the knife from sticking to the pies and cakes.

FROM BETTER HOMES & GARDENS MAGAZINE

Entertaining Tips The point of entertaining is to enjoy family and friends. The more you keep stress out of the picture, the more relaxed and easy going your event will be. Stay stress-free with these tips: • Stay in your comfort zone. Prepare items within your skill level and budget. Consider coming up with a list of “house specialties”–those tried-and-true favorites you can always count on to please guests.

If you wish to experiment, complement your house specialties with dishes you’ve wanted to try.

• Keep it simple. Serve the number of people you can accommodate easily.

Balance make-ahead recipes with those that require a few last-minute finishing details, and round out your menu with convenience items, if you wish.

• Invest a little time. Work out a schedule so you know in what order to prepare the food. Make sure your oven, refrigerator, and freezer will hold everything as needed, and that oven temperatures for oven-going foods don’t conflict.

• Invite guests in advance. Give them plenty of time to make arrangements. Allow 10 days for informal events, two weeks or more for formal events. For formal events, send written invitations; for informal events, call or invite guests personally. Be clear about the details–whether it’s a barbecue, cocktail buffet, sit-down dinner, etc., and what time the party begins–so your guests will know what to wear and what to expect.

• Serve dinner promptly. Follow the customs of your region. Allow about one hour for before-dinner appetizers and beverages, but not much more –you don’t want your guests famished by the time they sit down to dinner.

• Something flop? It happens to the best of cooks–the soup scorches, the soufflé falls.

Make light of it and move on. If you don’t let it ruin your evening, neither will your guests. Remember, entertaining isn’t about perfection. Most people are happy to simply be part of the fun.

Cider-Roasted Chicken

from Cooking Light

Brining overnight in a salt-and-cider mixture makes this chicken incredibly flavorful and moist; basting with reduced apple cider adds a hint of sweetness to the finished chicken. Use tongs to carefully remove skin from the hot chicken.

3 quarts water 1 quart apple cider 1/4 cup kosher salt 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 1 bay leaf 1 (6-pound) roasting chicken 2 cups apple cider 1 large onion, peeled and halved 4 flat-leaf parsley sprigs 4 garlic cloves, peeled Combine the first 5 ingredients in a saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring until salt dissolves. Remove from heat; cool completely. Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken. Rinse chicken with cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Pour brine into a 2-gallon zip-top plastic bag. Add chicken; seal.

Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight, turning the bag occasionally.

Preheat oven to 400°.

Bring 2 cups cider to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until cider has thickened and reduced to 1/4 cup (about 15 minutes). Set aside.

Remove chicken from bag; discard brine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Place the onion halves, parsley, and garlic into cavity. Lift wing tips up and over back; tuck under chicken. Tie legs. Place chicken on rack of a broiler pan. Bake at 400° for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until thermometer registers 175°. Remove from oven (do not turn oven off). Carefully remove and discard skin. Baste chicken with half of reduced cider; return to 400° oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; baste with remaining cider reduction. Transfer chicken to a platter.

Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure. Pour drippings into bag; let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into a small bowl, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat. Serve jus over chicken.

Connections our lives. our loves. our style. e x c l u s i v e

p l a t i n u m

●

f a l l

2 0 0 5

Welcome

to dressbarn Connections, a quarterly newsletter created exclusively for you.

10 F

things we l❤ve this fall

all is filled with extraordinary

After enjoying the carefree, relaxing spirit that lulled us through the warm, balmy summer, I embrace Fall ready to delve into the things I love about this season…apple picking, baking, canning, gardening, the smell of burning leaves and the excitement of that first light of the fireplace.

beauty, exploding with color and renewed purpose, and the things we

love for this season echo just this transformation.

Once again, we bring you the list of items sure to recharge your wardrobe.

We start our top 10 for Fall 2005 with…

1

the color

green

…from pear to wheatgrass,

The transition of leaves from green to vibrant gold and sienna marks, for me, a time to focus on the things and people in my life that are important. It’s also the time to rekindle the traditions that have been in my family since I can remember. And even more exciting, it provides the opportunity to create new traditions for my kids to follow when they have families of their own.

green is the must-have fashion color for Fall.

Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 4 ounces chicken and about 1 tablespoon jus) NUTRITION PER SERVING CALORIES 224(29% from fat); FAT 7.1g (sat 2g, mono 2.7g, poly1.7g); PROTEIN 26.9g; CHOLESTEROL 80mg; CALCIUM 26mg; SODIUM 452mg; FIBER 0.4g; IRON 1.4mg; CARBOHYDRATE 11.3g

We’d love to hear from you. Please drop us a line at www.dressbarn.com/connections

e d i t i o n

Nine more loves inside...

I’m sure you have special traditions that reflect the personality of your family. I’d love you to share them with us.

Let us know why they are so meaningful to you. Can’t wait to hear from you.

Vivian Behrens, Editor