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LIFE IN COLOR 94 MARIE KONDO IS NOT

HERE TO JUDGE YOU We’re setting the record straight on what the TV star really wants for us.

98 MOD ABOUT COLOR

The tricks to getting bold art, vivid colors, and tropical prints to work in harmony.

106 TABLE TALK

Keep Calm and Cook On is the name of this cook’s podcast and her approach to entertaining.

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CREATIVE CLASS Fanciful artwork wins a former fashion editor a cult following.

She blogs about looks to hate but wants to help you get a look you’ll love.

42 DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT THE STYLEMAKER ISSUE

50 DIARY OF A

RENOVATION, PART 2

60 ENTERTAINING

A backyard party goes global.

68 GARDEN

Advice for new gardeners.

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DECORATING Insiders’ secrets and sources.

FOOD 78 MASTER CLASS

How to cook with turmeric.

86 HOME COOKING

Dinner—fast or meatless.

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GREAT STARTS Grits go from side to fi lling meal.

112 ON THE COVER P H OTO JUSTIN COIT PRODUCER JESSICA THOMAS

106 FRESH 10 TRENDS 14 BEAUTY: SOLUTIONS

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150 PETS

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EDITOR’S LETTER

At first I resisted Marie Kondo. Last January when millions of people were inspired by her Netflix surprise hit, Tidying Up with Marie Kondo, to purge their wardrobes, tackle their komono, and fold their underwear in a new way, I was happily curled up under a blanket watching some other streaming show. My problem wasn’t Marie, who seems perfectly lovely. The truth is: I really don’t like organizing—or more accurately, I am almost completely uninterested in it.

I know many people who love organizing.

(Hello to our home editor Amy Panos!) They almost fetishize the concept of tackling a junk drawer or positioning every item in a pantry to be available at a glance. I myself like things to be tidy but will never be the first one to jump on an organizing guru’s bandwagon. I could tell, however, something different was going on with Marie. Last winter in an Instagram post that showed a shelf in my house filled with books, vases, and collectibles, I joked that I wouldn’t allow my knickknacks to be Kondo’d. The comments from Marie’s defenders were swift, most of them pointing out that I was misunderstanding her.

Several people aptly asked if I had ever even watched her show. I had to admit I hadn’t.

Shamed a bit, I did, and my opinion of Marie and her KonMari method changed.

What Marie does so well is this: She doesn’t judge. Speaking through a Japanese interpreter, she greets her subjects as she enters their home, finds several things to compliment, then does something remarkable. She kneels down in their

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foyer or living room, closes her eyes, and opens her arms with hands upward in a relaxed gesture.

She is greeting their house. It’s an immediate transformation for the homeowners, who are obviously nervous and excited. Each person, couple, or family has the same shocked reaction to her actions: They pause as well, becoming calm as they watch this stranger emotionally tap into their lives. Some even cry. Even I teared up.

I watched all eight episodes, and every time, I had to dab my eyes at that surprisingly weighty moment when Marie inspired even the most hectic, attention-strapped homeowner to stop…breathe…and think. I was sold.

What Marie is selling is not merely an orderly closet. She’s promoting calm and peace in a society that seems intent on swirling faster and faster. Whether you have 30 or 3,000 books you love, she encourages you not only to keep them but also to display each volume in a way that “sparks joy” (her signature phrase). The word intentionality is used a lot these days, and Marie is asking us to have our houses filled with only those items that we love—that we intend to have there—and not just because they ended up in a nagging pile.

For our annual Stylemaker issue, nothing says style to me like this ethereal woman who pops in and out of people’s lives and gives them the tools they need to finally ditch the clutter filling their rooms and their brains. Each person on the show seemed transformed by the end of their segment. Each had an emotional journey.

Marie Kondo helped me recognize that our homes are mirrors of our souls, and, following her example, I want mine to STEPHEN ORR, reflect how I would like Editor in Chief my spirit to be: clear, instagram @steporr calm, and full of joy. twitter @orrsteporr

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Lock in moisture at every step, starting in the shower when your hair is still wet, says hairstylist Dickey, who has styled Rihanna’s and Michelle Obama’s hair.

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same roots-totips move with a lightweight serum, such as Moroccanoil Treatment ($44; moroccanoil.com).

Then apply a curl cream for textured hair. Try Hair Rules Curly Whip ($32; hairrules.com).

STEP 3 Gently

squeeze water out of the ends of the hair with a paper towel or old T-shirt.

(Towel-drying creates frizz, Dickey says.) From there, you can either air-dry, blow-dry with a diffuser, or place your hair under a hooded dryer attachment, commonly sold at beauty supply stores.

TOUSLED CROP For these short cuts, you want the longer layers in the front to be textured and a little messy.

“If it’s too smooth and flat, it can look a bit helmetlike,” says hairstylist Teddi Cranford, owner of the White Rose Collective salon in New York City.

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your hair while tousling the front with your fingers (from front to back and side to side).

Lift the hair at your crown as you blowdry to add volume.

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You’ll instantly get back shape and fullness.

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rest of your hair until it’s mostly dry while tossing it around with your hands, then finish with a mixed-bristle round brush like the

STEP 4 After unwinding each section of hair from the round brush, roll the hair up into a pin curl, clipping the ends against your scalp with duck clips. Try Kristin Ess Sectioning Clips ($6; target.com). Let hair set for 5 minutes, then remove clips and brush out with a paddle brush. “This move adds amazing volume from your roots all the way through to the ends,” Dickey says.

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BEACH WAVES The trick to naturallooking volume and bend is to layer a few products before you ever touch a hot tool.

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“The thickening cream creates lift at the roots,

the sea salt spray injects fullness into the length of hair,” Dickey says.

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blow-dry your hair with a diffuser. Once it’s dry, wrap 1-inch strands around a curling iron.

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STEP 3 While blowdrying the hair around your face, work with small sections and pull the brush back away from your face to create body. “For the top of your head, lift the hair straight up toward the ceiling with the brush behind the hair, then roll the brush back to your scalp,” Cranford says.

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The mix doesn’t feel crazy because they’re isolated against something neutral.” To unify the open space, he repeated shades of his favorite blue throughout—on bookcases in the living area and fabric on the dining chairs, for example.

Boozer painted the ceilings white to balance the saturated wall color, reflect light, and give the illusion of added height.

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LIGHT EFFECTS Even the coolest of grays can look warm in bright light; darkness intensifies its undertones. A warm gray can skew brown; a cool one will lean toward its underlying hue—in Boozer’s case, purple.

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”In the mornings.

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Meditation also helps.”

H OW DO YO U CAP TU R E YO U R I D E A S?

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I fi rst think through any design. Then I like to organize my ideas using Pinterest.”

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”Collect images you love and put them together. Even if it seems random, you might discover things about yourself, like that you gravitate to a certain color or motif.”

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”I’m so inspired by Linda Fargo, who designs the windows at Bergdorf Goodman.

She’s always thinking outside the box and anticipating what’s next, what people want that they don’t know they want yet.”

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When it comes to trim and other architectural features, paint them a color that contrasts with your wall if you want them to stand out. Paint them the same color if you don’t want to draw attention to them.

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BY D I A N A D I C K I N S O N P H OTO S J E S S I C A D E L A N E Y

When Dina Holland posted a roundup of 2018 trends she wanted to go away on her Honey & Fitz blog, friends started sending their favorite ridiculous designs. Overwhelmed with photos, Dina began sharing them on Instagram @please hatethesethings. “I never thought I could fi ll an account with just things I hate,” Dina says, “but I was wrong.”

As an interior designer, she knows there’s a fi ne line between creative and bizarre. “My home is not super original,” says Dina about her 1914 VictorianCraftsman place in Needham, MA. “Sure, an orange kitchen would look amazing in photographs, but I’m living here for 20 years.

It needs to function for me and my family.“ Dina’s best decorating advice? “Give it thought.

It’s your home and your decision, but take time to think about what you really want.“ That, and a little taxidermy goes a long way.

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HOME DESIGN

THE FIRST STEP IN FINDING YOUR STYLE IS TO IDENTIFY WHAT IT IS THAT MAKES YOU, YOU.

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Start with a basic, solid foundation then add color and patterns in small ways.

Oriental runners are timeless. ”The busier the pattern, the better it hides spills and stains.”

“I think every room benefits from multiple light sources,” says Dina, who can’t walk away from a beaded chandelier. “No lights are more front and center than kitchenisland pendants.

Use them to make a statement.”

“Cement tile is everywhere. I love the cool, graphic Mediterranean feel.

It works in a Spanish Colonial home, but not in my New England Victorian-Craftsmanstyle place.”

For one of a kind, go with an antique or vintage option. It could be furniture, accent rugs, lighting, or dinnerware— wherever you want to make a personal statement.

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LIGHTS, PLEASE. AND LOTS OF THEM.

NOT EVERY TREND WORKS IN EVERY HOME.

IF YOU WANT UNIQUE, GO ANTIQUING.

Test trends in small ways, like on chairs and pillows. Dina upholstered the backs of barstools with a mod botanical fabric.

A carafe for family brunch.

And a decaf for sis, who just announced she’s expecting.

(Congrats!)

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A self-professed light junkie, Dina lightened the wood beads on this chandelier with white paint.

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WHEN AND WHERE A R E YO U M O S T C R E AT I V E ?

”I’m at my most creative after a vacation, when I’m back in my studio alone with just wallpaper samples and fabrics in front of me. It’s a tactile thing.

I never sit down at the computer to be creative. I’m always on

the floor surrounded by patterns and colors.”

WHAT D O E S C R E ATIVIT Y M E AN ?

”Freedom and courage—the ability to try new things.

Fearlessness is the truest form of creativity.”

WHAT ’S YO U R H I D D E N TALE NT ?

“I can talk to anyone.

Drop me in a room with some strangers, and we can be deep in conversation in 10 minutes.”

WE R E YO U C R E ATIVE A S A K I D?

”I was surrounded by creativity. My mother and grandmother were seamstresses.

That’s where I get my love of textiles.”

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Ò People think they don’t need a formal dining room because they only use it for holidays, but when you ask what’s the plan for the holidays, they reconsider. The key is to make the dining room casual for everyday,” she says.

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I NEVER MET A ROOM THAT COULDN’T USE A LITTLE WHOA. DINA HOLLAND

PEACEFUL SLUMBERS

“My brain is a constant jumble of colors and patterns.

My calm bedroom feels like a giant exhale.”

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ACCESSORIES MAKE IT LOOK LIVED IN. Well-dressed shelves and coffee tables prevent a home from resembling a showhouse. “If something looks good, it will look even better in a basket.”

Dina’s essentials: Trays for corralling, pottery and bowls in organic shapes, framed artwork and pictures, plants or flowers, and books— lots of books.

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DRAPES. JUST DO IT.

If you live without them long enough, you may think you don’t need them, but drapes finish a room.

“You can never go wrong with white linen,” she says.

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CLEAN, CLASSIC, AND CREATIVE

Dina’s philosophy: Use inexpensive but classic materials creatively. For the family bath, Dina started with a clean subway tile backdrop and hex tile flooring with an intricate pattern then added brass fixtures and a little color.

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Be fearless in small spaces. Go for that ’70s-style rug or neon wallpaper. If you can’t go big in a 5×5-foot space, where can you? n

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After four seasons of costarring on the Netflix hit show Queer Eye, interior designer Bobby Berk has the experience to say that you don’t need to gut a room to transform it.

We caught up with Berk about how he solves real-life decorating challenges in style.

“Curtains. Naked windows are not always the best for all rooms,” Berk says. “I love bringing in texture and softness through window treatments. Whether that means you use a Roman shade or floor-to-ceiling panels, the textiles will do a lot to soften hard lines.”

Berk recommends linen curtains. They’re thick enough to hang gracefully while allowing light to filter through.

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“Ask yourself about things that have nothing to do with design.”

What’s your favorite TV show or movie, dream vacation destination, fashion role model? Gather photos and think about what they have in common: similar colors, a sense of humor, a certain era? Write a list of those traits and use them to edit furniture and paint colors.

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Rugs. “Rugs can be so crazy expensive, and you literally walk all over them. Scrimp on rugs. Just make sure you’re not getting one that will shed forever, because that’s going to drive you insane.”

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Bedding. “You spend 20 to 30 percent of your life in bed.

It should feel like when you go to a nice hotel and the sheets are smooth and crisp.”

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THINK OF YOUR HOME AS A CHARGER “When we get home at night, we always plug in our phone because we know if it doesn’t get a full charge, it won’t last to the next day. But we don’t think of ourselves as a phone that needs to be recharged. Your home is that charger, and you need to make sure you’re getting back up to 100 percent.”

LIGHTING IS VITAL

Every room needs three kinds of lighting: ■ DIRECTIONAL task lighting ■ AMBIENT overhead or recessed lighting ■ ACCENT LIGHTING like table lamps and candles. “Without all three, a room doesn’t function or look as good as it truly could.”

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“Things that are done in threes give more impact,” Berk says. “But you don’t need to think about it so literally. That rule can apply to the number of materials used in furniture, the heights of objects in a vignette, or even the tones used in a painting.”

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Berk’s priority was to create a bedroom that felt like a protective retreat for Brandonn (Season 4), a BEFORE veteran struggling with PTSD. Building an alcove to slide the bed into and painting the headboard wall a deep black creates a sense of envelopment and coziness.

Color was the cure for Joey’s uninspired cabin (Season 3). Berk removed cabinets above the kitchen BEFORE peninsula to let the counter function as an eating area then painted the remaining cupboards fi re-engine red. “It’s a cabin. I didn’t want to fi ght what it is. I wanted it to feel warm and rustic.”

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HOME BASE

Subtle color, metallics, and graphic elements brought new energy to dance team coach Wanda’s BEFORE tired living room (Season 4).

Blush- and cream-color furniture recedes so the mix of black-and-white prints and gold and copper accents never overwhelms.

Berk’s goal for Jess, who hadn’t had a permanent house since age 16, was to add furnishings that would BEFORE encourage her to spend time at home (Season 3). Swapping fl oor cushions for a sofa and chairs and emphasizing the fi replace with black paint turned the once-stark living room into a gathering zone. ■

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A simple, seamless shell is the base of interior designer Tia Zoldan’s living room, where her original art takes center stage.

hough downtown L.A. hums along outside Tia Zoldan’s home, inside, the Tudor’s white plaster walls and vaulted ceilings create a gallery-like atmosphere. But it’s not hands-off like a museum. In the living room—the home’s main gathering spot and where Tia displays items like an oversize plaster “necklace” and stone busts—her motto is simple: “Touch the art!”

“Texture, art, and light are the three things I focus on,” says Tia, who designed the room as a celebration of her and her daughters’ creations. (Abby, 17, paints; Zoe, 19, studies photography at the University of California, Los Angeles.) Pattern is kept at bay in exchange for nubby, neutral fabrics. Color comes from pieces like Tia’s original purple-and-navy painting above the black sofa. “Art can elevate a room,” she says. “It’s my final touch.”

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Tia Zoldan is known for finishing her rooms with art. But she starts with rugs. “A rug is the biggest piece and usually the most expensive,” she says.

In the living room, she topped the blackand-white shag with cream shearling armchairs then contrasted that softness with a wood table covered in a scaly shagreen hide.

A slender sideboard turns the corridor behind the sofa into another space for Tia to create tabletop vignettes; the mirror gives the hall depth.

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Inspired by a piece she painted for the room, Tia upholstered an armchair in mauve linen to emphasize the tone. “I usually decorate a room and then fill in the art, but here was this color I wanted to continue,” she says.

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WHAT I N S PI R E S YO U ?

”My daughters constantly inspire me.

I love exploring museums or art galleries with them on the weekends.”

H OW D O YO U U NWI N D?

”For me, painting is a meditation. I also walk every day. In Hancock Park there’s a village center a minute away.

Not a day goes by when I don’t walk up that street.”

ANY N EW PROJ E CT S ?

MY ADVICE IS TO ALWAYS GO BIGGER WITH ART AND FURNITURE, AND HANG ART ZOLDAN HIGH. IT EXPANDS YOUR SPACE. TIA

”Recently I’ve been sculpting. Just like in my interior design, I love the texture and making something you can hold and feel.”

Tia emphasizes pieces on the coffee table (like a ceramic shoe Zoe sculpted) by stacking books to vary the heights.

On small walls, she hangs one large piece to create what feels like its “own little gallery,” in this case a string of plaster balls she sculpted and wrapped in wool.

Black grounds the expansive white interior. Tia painted the fireplace black to “update and enhance the old architecture” and stained the wood floors to match. ■

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That’s a solution most people wouldn’t consider, but for me, the open space was totally worth it. It’s important to think about how you want to live. So we replaced load-bearing walls with structural beams to create one long room with the living room at the front, a sunroom at the back, and a kitchen in the middle.

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There’s no foyer in these old houses. You open the front door and there you are, right in the living room. So I set up the furniture and the rug to make a walkway. The sofa faces a dresser that’s also a TV console.

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At some point while searching Pinterest for inspiration, I realized I had pinned a lot of herringbone brick fl oors.

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Overfl owing with his signature Indian block print fabrics, the house is an exotic backdrop to weekend parties he and his wife, Rachel, throw for friends. To maximize time for socializing, they’ve designed a preparty strategy. “It’s about having everything set up in advance,” says John, who opts for mismatched decor, strategically placed games, and a variety of drinks and snacks for guests to enjoy until dinner is served.

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John collaborated with friend and neighbor Dana Brandwein of DBO Home on the ceramic plates. Her husband, sculptor and woodworker Daniel Oates, made the dining table.

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Entertaining outdoors is a chance to shake off formality. John uses an Indian sari as an oversize, flowy

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runner, letting it puddle on the ground.

“You could also buy a few yards of fabric and drape it over your table,” he says. n

PI LE O N PAT TE R N

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G O AH E AD, C L A S H

“You’re outside, and it’s bright. You’re competing with intense colors, so I like to go intense on the table too,” says John, who juxtaposes hot and cool colors: pink and coral against blue and

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WE AVE I N C HAR M

Down the center of the table, flowers from the garden, bowls of fruit, and farm-stand berries still in their paper baskets emphasize the informal feel.

PARTY PLAYLIST

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Make use of desirable volunteer plants.

I shop in my own garden each spring, relocating baby nicotiana, foxglove, and hellebores to better spots. So learning to recognize seedlings of volunteers is valuable; if I couldn’t identify them, I’d waste money on more of each at the nursery.

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here’s a joke that I often replay with a friend of mine who’s also a longtime gardener: “What’s the best garden advice you ever got?” one of us asks. “Green side up,” the other replies. It’s a solid tip, but I hope to hand down more textured advice to new gardeners. These are insights I’ve gleaned from working my patch of land over three decades.

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Don’t buy every plant you crave at the nursery.

This often leads to a polka-dot garden of onesies, not a coherent landscape.

Purchase fewer things in greater numbers to plant in drifts, and repeat elsewhere in the garden.

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Plants grow.

Like “green side up,” this should be obvious, but sometimes isn’t.

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Planting trees and shrubs too near a path, a structure, or one another can be costly. Space woody plants no closer than two-thirds of their mature width apart, using annuals and perennials to fill in in the meantime.

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Limit the width of your beds.

If for edibles or cutting flowers, whether inground or raised, a

bed that’s 6 feet wide or larger is impractical.

Crawling in to plant and weed the middle compacts the soil.

Four or 5 feet wide is plenty, enough to reach the midpoint from either side.

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It’s never too soon to install drip irrigation.

This is especially true for intensively cultivated crops like vegetables. Save time and water.

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Get to know your weeds.

Learning the names and growth habits of your weeds is critical to garden management.

Are you up against a prodigious selfsowing annual like crabgrass, where efforts must be timed to prevent seeding?

Or does your opponent run underground like perennial goutweed?

Many local extension services have online tools for identifying weeds. (Rutgers and the University of Minnesota have good ones.) Once you’ve identified your weeds, photograph them with notes to reference for next year.

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The vast majority of insects aren’t pests.

Most insects are beneficial or harmless, nothing to worry about. A shelf of regional field guides, a browser bookmarked to bugguide.net, and apps like iNaturalist are among a gardener’s best companions.

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The number of seeds in a packet bears little relation to how many to sow.

With tomatoes, for example, a packet might have 40 seeds when all you need are six plum for sauce and two slicers. Don’t make the same mistake I did early on and wind up with more than you can keep up with.

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There are no “deerproof” plants. By that I mean deer will at least browse any plant, taking a nibble or more. The best investment I ever made was a fence.

HOME GARDEN

smarter bulb shopping As you voraciously flip through bulb catalogs this time of year, consider this advice from Roach’s book.

It’s bulb-shopping and planting season—or more accurately, geophyteplanting season because not all dormant storage organs sold in bulb catalogs are technically bulbs. But all are clever stockpiles of water and carbohydrates stashed for when there’s not a rainy day. Whether you use technical or generic terminology, if you plant tubers and corms and tuberous roots and rhizomes and, yes, even some true bulbs now, they will provide years of enjoyment.

But which ones and how?

Some advice: GET ANIMALRESISTANT BULBS

FROM A WAY TO GARDEN BY MARGARET ROACH, PUBLISHED BY TIMBER PRESS, 2019; PHOTO: MARTY BALDWIN

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Tired of waking up in spring to beheaded tulips and disappearing crocus? Shop for animal-resistant flower bulbs like daffodils, allium, and snowdrops. If it’s crocus you are losing specifically, try Crocus tommasinianus. They’re more animal-resistant than Dutch crocus.

TRY BULBS FOR THE SHADE GARDEN

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Is your garden (like mine) a place of increasing shade as deciduous trees and shrubs mature?

Some bulbs, including

Spanish bluebells, winter aconite, snowdrops, and trout lily, among others, manage in that situation; they do their thing early then shut down as the leaves above fill in.

snow, winter aconite, and trout lily stick around.

Scan catalogs for “bulbs for naturalizing” to find longer-lasting ones.

ADD EXTRA-EARLYBLOOMING BULBS

Go ahead, order a flowering bulb you’ve never grown before (I dare you)—like a foxtail lily or some oddball FritillariaÑand order more than you usually do for greater impact.

If we don’t widen our palettes and plant more lavishly, how will we ever grow as gardeners?

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REMEMBER: EARLY, MIDDLE, LATE

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One of my mantras is “Early, middle, late.” Don’t shop only for color or size in the tulip or daffodil or other bulb listings.

Consider bloom time, too, to have the longest possible succession of each genus.

LOOK FOR THE WORD NATURALIZING

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Generally speaking, daffodils will be longer lived than, say, tulips.

But even some daffodils will falter in the wrong climate. Certain ones prefer the cooler or warmer ends of their hardiness range. Given the right conditions, lilies, Spanish bluebells, Scilla, Camassia, snowdrops, snowflakes, glory-of-the-

BOO K S M A RT

For more advice, get Roach’s book on year-round gardening, which has just been updated after 21 years. ($30; timberpress.com)

MIX IT UP; BE DARING

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Prices may vary widely by catalog, but don’t be fooled. Some deals in mass-market catalogs are too good to be true.

Read the fine print about what size bulb you’ll be receiving. Another budget tip: Naturalizing mixtures (a mix of varieties) can be good value if you want a less formal massed look.

PLAN FOR PLANTS TO SHOW OFF, THEN CONCEAL, BULBS

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Examples inspired by Chanticleer: ‘Angelina’ sedum or Mexican hair grass. Leave them standing from last year through bulb bloom, then cut back as fresh growth begins. ■ September 2019 |

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food

MASTER CLASS

NIK SHARMA ON TURMERIC

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Turmeric, a nubby root closely related to ginger, adds an herbaceous, peppery note and a rich, buttery color to everything it touches. Thanks to the root’s rising popularity on the health and wellness scene, you increasingly can find fresh turmeric in grocery stores. But what to do with it once you get the rhizome home? We asked Nik Sharma to guide us. The cookbook author and blogger’s recipes invigorate doable dishes—grilled pork, chicken soup, granola—with flavors drawn from unlikely inspirations.

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These marinated skewers are worth rolling out the grill for a victory lap before the end of grilling season.

Serve them over a turmeric-scented couscous salad.

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Nik is the author and photographer behind the award-winning book Season and the blog A Brown Table.

Born and raised in present-day Mumbai, Nik immigrated to the Midwest for grad school and worked as a molecular geneticist in Washington, D.C., before moving to the Bay Area and pursuing food full-time.

WH ERE D O YO U FIND CREATI VE INS P IRATI ON?

”I read, I travel, and I ask friends to bring me newspapers and cookbooks from around the world when they travel. The best places for inspiration are where you would never look. I’ve found recipe inspiration in a Crate & Barrel catalog.”

TURMERICPINEAPPLE SIPPER Fresh turmeric simple syrup meets fruit juice and sparkling water in this tropical mocktail.

(A splash of gin or vodka pushes the drink squarely into happy hour territory.) Leftover turmeric syrup? Nik suggests adding fresh fruit juice and a squeeze of lime then freezing it into granita or ice pops.

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H OW D O YO U REFI LL YO UR CREATIV E WEL L?

TURMERICPINEAPPLE SIPPER

”When I’m in a rut, I walk away from everything for a bit and focus on something completely different from food.

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TURMERIC TIPS High levels of the antioxidant compound curcumin give the root its sunny color and its reputation as a magic bullet for inflammation.

Although many of its health claims are unsubstatiated as of yet, we’d argue the flavorful perks of including turmeric in your cooking repertoire are undeniable. Here’s where to start: BUY ING FRE SH

Look for fresh turmeric in large grocery stores near the fresh ginger and garlic or in specialty stores and Indian markets.

STORING IT

Refrigerate fresh roots, unpeeled, for up to two weeks. Keep the ground spice in a cool, dark cabinet for up to six months.

TOASTED NAAN AND CHICKEN SOUP “If Indians had a version of chicken tortilla soup, this would be it,” Nik says.

Spice up the familiar with cardamom, cloves, turmeric, and garam masala (a spice blend that varies region to region—even cook to cook—in India).

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PREPPING THE ROOTS

To peel fresh turmeric, scrape away its thin, tender skin using a vegetable scrubber or a small metal spoon.

FIGHTING STAINS

“Turmeric binds to alkaline ingredients, such as baking soda,” Nik says. “Try mixing baking soda and soap to scrub out stains.” Nik also suggests treating wooden spoons and utensils with mineral oil to seal the wood.

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RECIPES BEGIN ON PAGE 126.

TURMERIC, GINGER & HONEY AFFOGATO “As a kid, whenever I got a cold, my dad would recommend a glass of hot milk with turmeric and honey,” Nik says. “This is a playful take on those flavors—in ice cream form.” A traditional affogato involves pouring espresso over ice cream or gelato, but Nik recommends coffee to avoid overwhelming the ice cream flavors.

SPICED PAPAYACRANBERRY GRANOLA

TURMERIC,

Leave the purchased granola on the shelf. Nik’s version includes two kinds of dried fruit, nuts, and a splash of apple cider vinegar for a zip you can’t quite put your finger on.

GINGER & HONEY AFFOGATO

GET MORE OF NIK I like to snack Nik is working a lot. In an on his second book, which is slated for effort to free release next fall. In the meantime, check up pantry out Season ($35; space— chroniclebooks.com) and follow Nik I had an at A Brown Table entire shelf (abrowntable.com) and his weekly of jars of nuts column for the San and dried Francisco Chronicle. fruit—I started making granola.

Now I can’t stop.

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FOOD HOME COOKING

what’s for DINNER?

Cookbook author Mark Bittman answers that question with two renditions each of three iconic dishes—a quick version for hurried weeknights and a plant-based one to please vegans and nonvegans alike.

MIRACLE

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Mark Bittman is known for fl exible, simple recipes, and his new book, Dinner for Everyone, takes that approach a step further. He starts with a classic dish like stirfry, pizza, or tacos, then adapts it three ways: fast, vegan, and elevated for company.

He shares the fast and vegan versions here to solve your daily dinner dilemma.

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MOUSSAKA FAST Mark streamlines this classic Greek dish by baking eggplant, onion, tomatoes, and lamb together—eliminating the need to precook each separately and assemble the layers.

He stirs in a cinnamon- and oregano-spiced sauce and returns it to the oven.

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MOUSSAKA

MEATLESS

Mushrooms replace traditional lamb in Mark’s shepherd’s pie-inspired take on moussaka. He tops the dish with mashed sweet potatoes and a cashew cream sauce.

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MEATLESS “This is

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MEATLESS Mark’s riff on pastilla—a North African sweetsavory chicken pie— features a hearty Moroccan-spiced fi lling of parsnips, dried fruit, nuts, and olives beneath a fl aky phyllo crust.

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Always start with quality ingredients.

He says, “I let what I fi nd at the market determine what I’ll make for dinner instead of the other way around.”

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Often all you need is salt and pepper to make good ingredients taste delicious. For Mark that means kosher salt and freshly ground black peppercorns.

STOC K U P

When you have a well-stocked pantry, adapting a recipe or experimenting with fl avor is easier.

Use recipes as a blueprint; play with spices and seasonings to keep them interesting. ■

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Turn a staple breakfast side into a filling meal with smoked Gouda, white cheddar, and savory mushrooms. This bowl may be humble grits’ highest calling.

CHANGE IT UP

CHORIZO BOWL

Prepare as directed, substituting Monterey Jack cheese for the Gouda and adding 1 fi nely chopped jalapeño pepper with the cheeses. Serve topped with cooked chorizo or breakfast sausage, avocado, cilantro, and salsa.

BACON AND EGGS

Prepare as directed, stirring chopped cooked bacon into grits with the cheeses. Top each serving with an egg and bacon strips.

TH E G RI N D Quick-cooking grits are finely ground for a speedy boil.

(Don’t use instant here; the precooked, dehydrated grains will turn to mush.)

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cup shredded smoked Gouda cheese (4 oz.) cup shredded white cheddar cheese (4 oz.)

Sautéed mushrooms, crème fraîche, and/or snipped fresh rosemary (optional)

1. In a large saucepan heat butter over medium. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in chicken broth, milk, and pepper.

Bring to a simmer.

2. Add grits in a steady stream, stirring constantly.

Reduce heat to medium-low.

Cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture thickens. Stir in cheeses until melted. If desired, top with sautéed mushrooms, crème fraîche, and/or rosemary. Serves 8.

EACH SERVING 253 cal, 13 g fat (8 g sat fat), 40 mg chol, 463 mg sodium, 23 g carb, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugars, 12 g pro

SPINACH AND TOMATO

Prepare as directed, substituting mozzarella for the Gouda and stirring 3 cups fresh baby spinach and 2 chopped roma tomatoes into grits with the cheeses. Top with fresh basil and roasted tomatoes. ■

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Marie Kondo at the cafĂŠ at the Palihouse West Hollywood.

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IS NOT HERE TO JUDGE YOU

Marie Kondo wants to set the record straight. The 34-year-old may be known for clearing out household clutter in favor of a tidy, everything-in-its-place lifestyle. But she readily admits that the Los Angeles home she shares with her husband, Takumi Kawahara, and in Japan, helping clients organize their their two daughters (ages 3 and 4) isn’t homes. Since the beginning, her process always immaculate. hasn’t been about (or only about) stuffing “To be honest, my situation has changed and hauling garbage bags to thrift stores. since I was single,” says Marie, speaking It also has always had a spiritual through a translator at the Palihouse hotel component, perhaps informed by her in West Hollywood. “I’ve let go of needing time years ago working at a Shinto shrine. to maintain a perfect home all the time.”

Marie kneels in her client’s home to greet This news may come as a surprise— it then has them hold each possession in and perhaps a relief—to the millions of their hands, keeping the item if it “sparks people who have read her debut book, The joy,” in her words, or thanking it and Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, or saying goodbye if it no longer serves binge-watched her Netflix show, Tidying them. The point is to make both physical Up with Marie Kondo. But managing a and mental space for the life you want. growing business and a growing family “Society at large is very exhausted by how has shown Marie that perfection isn’t many possessions we have,” she says. always attainable. “Being pressed for time Marie’s home-improvement-meetsis common for all of us,” she says. “You self-improvement approach made her a just have to accept the fact that you don’t best-selling author in Japan in 2011 then have a lot of time and that it’s OK.” in the United States, where the book Obsessed with tidying since she was was released in 2014. The author and a child, Marie started as a consultant her husband (also her business partner) moved their family to California nearly three years ago to build her company, KonMari Media. Her Netflix show debuted earlier this year. (She’s in talks

No, she does not want you to throw away all your books.

Or every last tchotchke.

The author and TV star clears up some myths about her methods— and talks about what’s next.

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for a second season.) if they can—tackling clothes, then In each episode she books and documents, miscellaneous gently but firmly helps items, and finally sentimental a different family or things—she recognizes that for individual through their especially busy people, it’s more tidying journey. There realistic to purge items here and 2 She packs her kids’ are emotional stories: a there. “Maybe do socks one day and lunches in bento boxes widow finally facing her shirts the next. Do a smaller amount divided by cupcake late husband’s closet, a when you have time,” she says. liners and wrapped in family grappling with a Marie’s ambitions extend a type of Japanese move that forced them beyond an immaculate sock drawer. cloth called furoshiki. to downsize. There are Several news outlets have reported 3 Having flowers triumphantly organized that KonMari Media is seeking throughout her house $40 million in funding to expand not only adds color but closets and utensil also “serves as drawers. There are tears. its business. (Her company has reminders to live in the The show helped not confirmed that number.) She moment,” Marie says. make Marie both a is writing books with targeted 4 Marie recycles verb (as in, “I’ve just strategies for different audiences, small boxes as drawer Kondo’d my garage”) and including a picture book for young organizers and a celebrity—something children and one about work lines them with the self-described spaces. And she is licensing tidying decorative papers. homebody doesn’t seem consultants to take her method 5 Arranging flowers entirely comfortable directly into homes around the is one of her favorite with. “When I open my world. Don’t be surprised if a line ways to get creative. of storage containers with a KonMari 6 Folding clothes into bag in public and it’s even a little messy, I get label appears in the future. “We are packets and storing embarrassed,” she says, figuring out what we’re going to do them upright (here, in laughing. She’s also faced as a lifestyle brand, so we are very a drawer) is a key part some public blowback, much in the discussion phase.” of her tidying method. most notably over a But even as her company grows, 7 Marie’s signature rumor that she believes its greatest asset may be its message: move, one finger in the air and leg kicked no one should own more the concept of choosing joy and back, is meant to than 30 books. Marie recognizing that the source of it embody the feeling of denies that she ever can be hiding in unlikely places. joy every possession imposes limits on how “I think that resonated with a lot of should spark. many books—or people,” she says. “Tidying itself 8 A tray of crystals, any type of item—a is not the be-all and end-all goal. like this amethyst, sits person owns. “That’s a It’s much more introspective. It’s on her bedside table. complete misconception,” about checking in 9 She likes to start she says, smile intact. with yourself and each day by opening “What’s important is choosing joy in your the windows and not necessarily quantity, daily life. I just show lighting incense. but understanding how you get there what quantity works for you.” through tidying.”

G ET TI DYI N G The truth is, through maturity To watch Marie organize a drawer, and experience, she has softened her hover your prescribed method. Although she still smartphone recommends that people tidy their camera over this code. home in one intense marathon session She believes in clearing the mind along with the home; her personal prescription is yoga and meditation.

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MAKING ROOM FOR JOY WHAT’S THE LINK BETWEEN TIDYING AND CREATIVITY?

“A tidy home is filled only with items you cherish, and I believe people thrive creatively in these circumstances.

For me, tidying is also part of my creative process. Keeping my hands busy helps my mind find stillness.”

DO YOU EVER STRUGGLE WITH A LACK OF MOTIVATION?

”I’m human. I have those moments too.

Generally when I feel that way, it’s when I’m working too hard and I’m physically exhausted, so I make sure to take some time off. And if not that, I will get a big blank sketchbook and write down all of my thoughts and emotions.”

HOW DO YOU TIDY A SPACE TO MAKE ROOM FOR CREATIVE HOBBIES?

”It’s important when it comes to creative hobbies that all of the tools you use are stored in a way that sparks joy.

It should be neatly categorized, and anything that could be stood upright should be done so.

I always recommend storing things vertically so you can immediately see where everything is.

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modabout color

BOLD POP ART, VIVID HUES, AND PLAYFUL PRINTS FIND HARMONY IN THIS NEW YORK HOME THANKS TO DESIGNER SARA GILBANE’S CLEVER VISUAL TRICKS.

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BY P E T R A G U G L I E L M E T T I P H OTO S A N N I E S C H L E C H T E R ST Y L I N G E R I N SW I F T P R O D U C ED BY M O N I K A E Y E R S

hello, color

The foyer—with walls and trim painted high-gloss teal (Benjamin Moore Venezuelan Sea) and ceiling covered in pale golden wallpaper— sets the tone for a home that envelops guests in savvy color.

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lighten up A room with white walls, left, acts as a reset amid so many colorful spaces and provides a canvas for using patterned furniture and accessories in a way that’s less matchy.

Vintage club chairs in a lively citrus fabric coordinate with the window seat and stools; sofa pillows bring in hues from other spaces.

“On a sofa, pair random patterns with like colors,” Gilbane says.

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hen it comes to decorating, you can go big and go homey, as this bold yet playful space proves. The key is to maintain flow and visual balance, says New York City interior designer Sara Gilbane, right, who helped a young couple harmonize their tastes when updating their Manhattan apartment. “The wife loves bold color in more of a traditional preppy way. The husband likes wild neon colors and a more deconstructed or midcentury look,” Gilbane says. Some fertile common ground: a passion for tropical motifs inspired by time together in coastal locales. To travel in that direction but keep it cosmopolitan, Gilbane intermingled tropical patterns with velvets, jewel tones, and lacquered shine. Existing and newly acquired pieces of colorful Pop Art flow with the palette and add a modern edge. The result could be described as midcentury metropolitan meets swanky beachfront hotel—and totally livable.

Gilbane’s tricks include choosing patterns and colors that are sophisticated but not serious, and, when one room is busy, going more solid in the next. The hallways are painted Benjamin Moore China White to break up

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Lush green wallpaper, opposite, cultivates tropical vibes without being palm-tree literal.

Similarly on-theme without going kitschy: a midcentury bamboo sideboard—the material is tropical but the design is mod—and a mahogany dining table with bamboo-inspired tripod legs.

finding balance

To keep a mix of layered prints invigorating rather than vertigoinducing, start large-scale, like this St. Frank batik wallpaper that reads as faded stripes. Then add progressively smaller motifs: The Quadrille botanical print on the shades and club chairs is medium-scale; the prints on the throw pillows are small; and a solid sofa, ottoman, and jute rug balance it all.

the boldness of the rooms and keep things from getting too heavy. Ceilings, however, are not white. “Even a whisper of ceiling color dramatically warms a room,” says Gilbane, who used pale blue in the den and barelythere mint green in the kitchen and dining room. To get the effect, she recommends diluting a pastel with 25 to 50 percent white (she uses Benjamin Moore Super White).

Jute rugs and accessories help make the space feel cozy and livable. “I like to bring in found, imperfect, and sentimental pieces to give the home life,” Gilbane says. Focus on items that make you happy and start playing.

“I’m a big fan of action,” Gilbane says. “Stop overthinking and go buy some throw pillows or a bolt of fabric that uses your favorite colors. Great things come from getting started.” One example: An offbeat stormtrooper photo her husband found at an art fair provided the consummate (amusingly random yet totally coordinating) finishing touch for the family room. “Design is rarely a linear process,” Gilbane says.

“It’s a creative process where some of the best decisions are made only after you get going.”

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A pair of ceramic birds from Chelsea House are a conversation piece.

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Lilies and Butterflies in Cream, $45 (18"×18" with insert); roostery.com

Sara Gilbane shares a peek into her creative life.

H OW D O YO U PU T YO U R S E LF I N A C R E ATIVE M I N D - S E T ?

”I have become somewhat of an exercise maniac. It totally clears out the cobwebs and puts me in an instant good mood. After I drop my kids at school, I go to a dance or boxing class with friends. With two young children, that’s all the me time I get, then at work I feel mentally ready to take on whatever challenges lie ahead.”

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Blue Ikat, $200; at HomeGoods stores

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WH AT C R E ATIVE PU R S U IT D O YO U WI S H YO U CO U LD D O?

“I wish I could really sing—like Lady Gaga A Star is Born sing. I have yet to find a karaoke bar I don’t like.”

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Cora Velvet in Ink Blue, $199 (26¹∕2" tall); westelm.com JUG

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They can WALLPAPE R make entire worlds Tropical in Jungle out of a pad of paper Green, $98/roll; and a pen.” ■ tempaperdesigns.com TAB LE L AM P

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green glamour

“With an open kitchen, there’s always pressure on it looking good because you see it from the table,” Gilbane says.

A cement tile backsplash inspired by garden lattice coordinates with the wallpaper; white quartz counters and modern brass stools gleam crisply.

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Julia Turshen gathers fellow food-lovers at her parents’ home in Ossining, NY. Guests include food blogger Vallery Lomas, pastry chef Elise Smith, and cookbook author Nicole Taylor.

When cookbook author Julia Turshen hosts her culinary podcast Keep Calm and Cook On, she has a relaxed, comfortable style that sets her guests at ease. She takes the same approach when she throws a party. Keep calm and host on.

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M IX AN D M ING LE Julia sets up a drink and appetizer station to encourage interaction— lots of mixing and tasting.

“It’s an opportunity for guests to get to know each other right away.” She serves hibiscus punch alongside sparkling wine and assorted spirits, plus seltzer and ginger ale for nonalcoholic sippers.

O L D B AY B AG E L C H I P S

R OA S T E D G R E E N ONION DIP

ON THE MENU Julia crafts a meal that minimizes kitchen time during the party.

HIBISCUS PUNCH

A friend from the West Indies introduced Julia to this tea steeped with Caribbean spices—clove and ginger—then mixed with fresh citrus juices.

It’s a regular at her gatherings.

R OA S T E D G R E E N O N I O N D I P + O L D B AY B AG E L C H I P S

S H E E T- PA N CHICKEN WITH P E AC H E S & T O M AT O E S

Toasted bagels and cream cheese—Julia’s favorite childhood snack—get a grown-up makeover. Two classics inspired the dip: green onion-cream cheese spread and French onion dip.

The familiar seafood seasoning gives the bagels an intense heat.

A R O M AT I C RICE PILAF

S H E E T- PA N C H I C K E N W I T H P E AC H E S & T O M AT O E S

Late-summer peaches and tomatoes nearly melt into a sauce for Dijon chicken breasts. Julia slides this one-step dish into the oven about 30 minutes before guests arrive.

A R O M AT I C R I C E P I L A F

Julia says the trick to a simple side dish is to cook fragrant basmati rice with fresh aromatics like garlic, onion, and ginger.

“It infuses the rice with so much more flavor.”

ZUCCHINI WITH P I S TAC H I O S & M I N T

Unexpected and memorable. That’s how Julia describes what happens when she tosses humble zucchini with toasted pistachios and fresh mint.

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ulia Turshen started cooking at such a young age that her family nickname was “Julia the Child.” Before she was old enough to hold a chef’s knife, she was hosting parties. Her first, a Valentine’s Day soiree for her grandparents and assorted relatives, had a strict black-tie dress code and featured little sandwiches that 6-year-old Julia fancied up with a heart-shape cookie cutter. “It was all very extra,” Julia says with a laugh. “My entertaining style has gotten a whole lot more relaxed.”

These days, Julia—who writes best-selling cookbooks and runs Equity at the Table, a database connecting underrepresented minorities in the food world— is much more likely to greet her guests in an untucked shirt and jeans. Her enthusiasm for bringing people together, however, still burns. Most of Julia’s gatherings are spontaneous and happen at the 150-year-old farmhouse in upstate New York she shares with wife Grace Bonney, founder of the blog September 2019 |

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SWE ET COM PANY “There’s something about inviting people to my parents’ home that feels full circle, sharing time with the people who inspired my real love for bringing family and friends together,” says Julia, here with her dad, Doug.

A GRACIOUS HOST Julia’s top tips: S ET TH E TO N E

“Think of yourself as the cruise director,” Julia says. ”I always make a toast at dinner to express how happy I am that each person is there.”

CO N N ECT YO U R G U E ST S

To help break the ice, Julia encourages guests to bring an object, a book, or a song that is meaningful to them.

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DesignSponge. “Because we live in a rural area without many restaurants, I cook at home every day,” Julia says. “That makes it really easy to text friends and say, ‘Hey, I bought too much chicken. Do you want to come over?’”

Julia believes food doesn’t have to be complicated to be good. She serves simple dishes that are delicious hot or at room temperature, eliminating the stress of last-minute cooking. “I don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen wondering if everyone is talking out there.” She also makes sure to prepare a meal that everyone will enjoy. So when inviting someone to her home for the first time, she asks about food restrictions. “I don’t want anyone to feel on the outside of my table, and that translates to what we’re eating.”

It’s about more than delicious food, though. “What’s most important to me is the quality of our time together,” she says. “You want people to leave your home thinking, That was such a great night!” To that end, she loves bringing together friends from different circles whom she predicts will hit it off then encouraging them to get to know one another and hash out solutions to the dilemmas of the day. “I love that meaningful conversations start around my table, and my goal is to make sure they don’t end there.”

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As a youngster, Julia remembers her dad intentionally setting the table with mismatched plates and napkins.

She finds the eclectic look relaxes her as a host, so she follows his lead, using her grandmother’s plates and a mix of gifted handmade textiles.

LET TH E TAB LE TALK

No topic is off-limits.

“People say to avoid politics at the dinner table, but I think, What better place? One of the highest purposes that a meal can serve is to create a space that feels safe to talk about potentially uncomfortable things.” n

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A CAKE FOR EVE RY S E ASON Adapted from one of Julia’s most popular recipes in her book Small Victories, this cake is almond in honor of her mom, who adores the flavor. Bake it year-round and top it with any peakseason fruit. If rosé isn’t your first pick, chose a dry red wine.

The syrup color will be deeper.

ALMOND CAKE WITH FRUIT & ROSÉ DRIZZLE

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Off the side of the house, Marian McEvoy’s small crafts shed displays her cork, pinecone, and acorn collages and assemblages.

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After decades immersed in the worlds of fashion and design, legendary magazine editor Marian McEvoy is now turning out fanciful artworks that have won her a new cult following.

A W E L L- C R A F T E D P U R S U I T

What started as a hobby has become a business for Marian McEvoy, who sells her one-of-a-kind wares through KRB, a store in New York City, and collaborates on various product lines, including a forthcoming textile collection with designer Kerry Joyce.

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Marian painted the dining room table then outlined it freehand with a black Sharpie.

Marian’s eye for design and prowess with a glue gun (captured in her 2005 book Glue Gun Decor) extends to a pair of flea market chairs, right, she decorated with pieces of suzani, a Central Asian textile, that she cut out and glued onto the cushions. Similarly, a medallion from a Middle Eastern tapestry emblazons the periwinkle love seat in the guest bedroom, below.

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lways impeccably turned out and ever gracious, Marian McEvoy, the longtime Paris fashion editor for Women’s Wear Daily and former editor in chief of House Beautiful and Elle Decor, would like to make a couple of things clear. First off, she is not an artist. “I’m a craftsperson. Artisan is a word I might be more comfortable with. I know artists, and I’m not one.” Title aside, she is in a position any maker might envy: Represented by KRB, a respected NYC boutique, she makes one-of-a-kind works, including botanical and cork collages and floral illustrations, that consistently sell out, enabling her to devote herself to her craft full-time. Second, though she spent her 20s in Paris and London writing for the French edition of Vogue and palling around with Yves Saint Laurent and Karl Lagerfeld, she is not, she says, a style icon. “Certainly I grew up in the world of fashion and enjoyed it, and I think I did very well for myself in that world, but now I’m more at home in a room with a glue gun or a pot of glue or a felt-tip pen,” she says.

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Nature Inspired, Artfully Arranged

PRESSED BOTANICALS

Marian’s pressed-flowerand-leaf collages might feature a rose from Arizona and a Latvian oak leaf.

“It’s whatever strikes me as a nice combination.”

ILLUSTRATED LAMPSHADE

Floral motifs applied with paint or felt-tip pens adorn vellum lampshades.

“CORKILLAGE”

Acorns, pinecones, and sliced wine corks decorate objects like finials, boxes, and mirrors.

Marian’s creations are available from krbnyc.com.

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At 71, the former bon vivant and self-professed party girl now leads a disciplined life. She rises daily at 6:30 a.m., makes strong coffee, putters around the house a bit, then starts working at 8:30 a.m. and continues without stopping until 4 or 5 p.m. “I don’t like working at night,” Marian says. “I like the light of day, the birds singing, you know, that whole thing.” She is well-positioned for light and birdsong. Her work space, a tiny shed behind her small 18th-century house, sits in a colorful garden overlooking the Hudson River north of New York City. In addition to solo projects, she is working on plate designs for interior designer Christopher Spitzmiller and a collection of fabrics with designer Kerry Joyce.

In the evening she has people over (cooking for and entertaining groups of friends at least once a week) or works on her illustrations, covering paper or paper lampshades with felt-tip images of fantastical, graphic, sinuous, entirely fictional plants. “I’ve always liked to do things with my hands.

I’ve got good hands,” she says. “I’m a do-it-yourselfer—always have been—but now I’m able to do it full blast, which is wonderful. It’s absolutely wonderful. I’ve never worked harder or with more pleasure.” ■

PRESSING FLOWERS Hover your smartphone camera over this code for our how-to on pressing flowers.

PHOTOS: (FRAMED ART) PETER ARDITO, (LAMPSHADE AND CORKILLAGES) COURTESY OF KRB

At an antique table she transformed with lacquer paint, opposite, Marian creates floral illustrations using the felt-tip pens she stores in chipboard canisters.

She found the lamps on eBay and trimmed the shades.

Storage baskets and hanging tassels, left, offer easy access to materials. She sources pressed flowers and leaves from around the world via Etsy.

She used black silk grosgrain ribbon to frame a wall section painted with crafts store acrylics.

These stamped ceramic favors are from a friend’s wedding.

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2. Transfer onions to a food processor.

Add cream cheese, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, and 1/2 tsp. salt; process until smooth. Or finely chop the onions; stir into remaining ingredients. Season to taste. Makes 21/2 cups. Serves 8 to 10. make-ahead tip Chill up to 3 days. each serving 201 cal, 19 g fat (9 g sat fat), 45 mg chol, 175 mg sodium, 7 g carb, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugars, 3 g pro

OLD BAY BAGEL CHIPS hands-on time 15 min. total time 40 min.

Preheat oven to 300°F. Cut 4 plain unsliced bagels in half crosswise, then cut each half lengthwise into thin half-moons. Divide between two baking sheets; spread in even layers. Drizzle bagel slices with 2 Tbsp. olive oil then sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. Old Bay seasoning.

Turn each piece over; repeat the process. Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown, rotating sheets and turning chips halfway through. Let cool completely.

(Chips will crisp as they cool.) Serves 8. make-ahead tip Store toasted bagels in an airtight container up to 24 hours. each serving 154 cal, 631 mg sodium, 19 g carb, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugars, 4 g pro

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hands-on time 10 min. total time 55 min., includes cooling In a small pot combine 1/4 cup sugar, 2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger, 6 whole cloves, and 2 cups water. Bring to boiling over high; cook and stir 1 minute or until sugar dissolves. Add 4 hibiscus tea bags. Let cool to room temperature.

Strain through a sieve into a large pitcher. Stir in 11/2 cups each orange and grapefruit juices. Chill up to 24 hours.

Serve with lime slices. Serves 8. each serving 68 cal, 4 mg sodium, 17 g carb, 1 g fiber, 14 g sugars, 1 g pro

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ROASTED GREEN ONION DIP

hands-on time 10 min. total time 1 hr.

24 green onions, trimmed and coarsely chopped 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, cut up and softened 1 8-oz. carton sour cream 1 lemon, zested and juiced

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place green onions in a shallow baking pan. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt; toss to coat. Spread in an even layer. Roast 15 to 20 minutes or until softened and browned in spots, stirring once. Let cool.

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH PEACHES & TOMATOES

Julia Turshen says this dish is as delicious at room temperature as it is hot out of the oven. Don’t stress if the chicken stands for a bit while guests gather at the table. hands-on time 20 min. total time 55 min.

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lb. on-vine small tomatoes or cherry tomatoes lb. peaches, cut into wedges large red onion, cut into thin half-moons (21/2 cups) Tbsp. olive oil cloves garlic, minced Tbsp. Dijon-style mustard Tbsp. red wine vinegar Tbsp. honey 8-oz. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

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1. Preheat oven to 450ºF. Arrange tomatoes, peaches, and onion in a shallow baking pan. Drizzle with 2 Tbsp. oil; sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt. Toss to coat; spread in an even layer.

2. In a large bowl combine remaining 2 Tbsp. oil, the garlic, mustard, vinegar, honey, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper. Whisk to combine.

Add chicken; turn to coat.* 3. Arrange chicken breasts in another shallow baking pan. Drizzle chicken with any remaining mustard mixture.

Place both pans in oven on separate racks. Roast 20 to 25 minutes or until chicken is done (165ºF), stirring tomato mixture halfway and rotating pans top to bottom. Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Let rest 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, continue roasting tomato mixture until vegetables just begin to brown.

4. Cut chicken into thick slices; transfer to a platter and top with tomato mixture. Serves 8. *tip If desired, brown the chicken after coating with mustard mixture. In a 12-inch skillet heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high. Add half the chicken.

Cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned. Transfer to a shallow baking pan. Repeat with remaining chicken, adding more oil to skillet if needed.

Roast as directed in Step 3.

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make-ahead tip Assemble as directed (don’t brown chicken). Chill, covered, up to 8 hours before roasting. each serving 414 cal, 14 g fat (2 g sat fat), 165 mg chol, 231 mg sodium, 17 g carb, 2 g fiber, 13 g sugars, 53 g pro

AROMATIC RICE PILAF hands-on time 15 min. total time 35 min.

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Tbsp. unsalted butter Tbsp. olive oil cups minced yellow onion cloves garlic, minced Tbsp. minced fresh ginger tsp. ground cinnamon cups basmati rice Tbsp. tomato paste cups chicken or vegetable stock cup golden raisins cup unsalted roasted almonds, coarsely chopped cup finely chopped fresh parsley

1. In a large heavy pot melt butter and oil over medium-high. Add onion, garlic, ginger, and cinnamon. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until onion begins to soften. Stir in rice and tomato paste.

Cook and stir 3 minutes or until rice is well-coated and smells nutty. Stir in stock and 2 tsp. salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 10 to 15 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid has evaporated.

2. Place a kitchen towel or paper towel between pot and lid to absorb liquid from the steam (to keep rice fluffy). Let stand 10 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Stir in raisins, almonds, and parsley. Serve immediately or at room temperature. Serves 8. make-ahead tip Prepare rice through Step 1. Cover as directed in Step 2; refrigerate up to 2 days. To reheat, spread rice evenly on a sheet pan. Bake at 425°F about 10 minutes. Stir in raisins, almonds, and parsley. each serving 287 cal, 11 g fat (3 g sat fat), 8 mg chol, 514 mg sodium, 43 g carb, 3 g fiber, 9 g sugars, 6 g pro

ZUCCHINI WITH PISTACHIOS & MINT

Cook zucchini in two batches for the best browning. To avoid last-minute work, Julia cooks the zucchini, chills it, then brings it to room temperature before tossing with the nuts and mint. total time 25 min.

3

1/4 2

1/2 1/2

lb. zucchini (4 to 6), trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds cup olive oil Tbsp. red wine vinegar cup roasted, salted pistachios, coarsely chopped cup coarsely chopped fresh mint

Season zucchini with 1/2 tsp. salt. In a 12-inch skillet heat 2 Tbsp. oil over medium-high. Add half the zucchini.

Cook 5 minutes or until browned and crisp-tender, turning once. Transfer zucchini to a serving bowl. Repeat with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and the zucchini; add to serving bowl. Drizzle with red wine vinegar. Sprinkle with half the pistachios and mint; gently toss. Top with remaining chopped pistachios and mint.

Serve immediately or at room temperature. Serves 8. each serving 136 cal, 11 g fat (2 g sat fat), 119 mg sodium, 8 g carb, 3 g fiber, 5 g sugars, 4 g pro

BIG FOOD FOR

BIG DAYS Julia Turshen’s mom, Rochelle Udell, inspired the almond cake.

ALMOND CAKE WITH FRUIT & ROSÉ DRIZZLE hands-on time 20 min. total time 1 hr. 45 min., includes cooling

cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup almond meal or flour* 11/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 large eggs 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. almond extract 3/4 cup dry rosé wine 2 cups assorted fresh fruit Powdered sugar

4. Meanwhile, for rosé syrup: In a small saucepan combine wine and remaining 2 Tbsp. sugar. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil gently, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes or until syrupy and reduced to about 1/2 cup; let cool.

5. Top cake with fruit; drizzle with syrup. Sift powdered sugar over top.

Serves 8. *tip You can use either almond meal or almond flour. Almond meal includes the skins and is more coarsely ground. Almond flour is finely ground blanched almonds (no skins). make-ahead tip Prepare cake through Step 3. Wrap in plastic and store up to 3 days. each serving 339 cal, 19 g fat (3 g sat fat), 47 mg chol, 198 mg sodium, 36 g carb, 3 g fiber, 20 g sugars, 5 g pro R E C I PE S F RO M PAG E S 8 6 – 9 0

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1. For cake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch cake pan with nonstick baking spray. In a bowl whisk together flours, baking powder, and salt.

2. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, oil, buttermilk, 1/2 cup sugar, and the almond extract. Whisk until sugar is dissolved. (Test by rubbing the mixture between two fingers.) Stir in the flour mixture.

3. Pour batter into prepared cake pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Let cake cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Transfer to a serving platter.

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MIRACLE MOUSSAKA total time 40 min.

4 12

Tbsp. olive oil oz. eggplant, unpeeled, cut into 1-inch cubes (41/2 cups) 11/2 cups chopped red onion 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic cloves 1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes, drained 1 lb. ground lamb or ground chuck 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 tsp. dried oregano 2/3 cup milk 2 egg yolks 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a large ovenproof skillet with 2 Tbsp. oil. Add eggplant. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Toss to coat.

Scatter onion and garlic then tomatoes over eggplant.

2. Gently mix lamb with 1/4 tsp. each salt and pepper. Dot tomatoes evenly with ground lamb; sprinkle with

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1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper.

Bake 10 to 15 minutes, undisturbed, until mixture sizzles and browns in spots.

3. In a small saucepan stir together remaining 2 Tbsp. oil and the flour over medium-low. Cook 8 to 12 minutes or until flour turns golden and forms a paste, whisking almost constantly. Stir in cinnamon, oregano, and 1/8 tsp. each salt and pepper. Cook and whisk until fragrant, less than 1 minute more.

Remove from heat. Add milk, whisking constantly until smooth. Whisk in egg yolks.

4. Drizzle sauce over meat and vegetables in skillet; shake to distribute liquid. Bake 7 to 10 minutes more or until bubbly but sauce is still a little loose. Let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Serves 4. each serving 534 cal, 38 g fat (12 g sat fat), 173 mg chol, 761 mg sodium, 23 g carb, 5 g fiber, 9 g sugars, 24 g pro

MUSHROOM-SWEET POTATO MOUSSAKA

hands-on time 25 min. total time 2 hr. 25 min., plus soaking 1 2

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cup raw cashews lb. assorted mushrooms, sliced Tbsp. olive oil Tbsp. chopped garlic Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano cup chopped onion tsp. ground cinnamon tsp. ground nutmeg 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes lb. sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks

WITH POTENTIAL

CHICKEN-ANDBISCUIT POT PIE hands-on time 50 min. total time 1 hr. 5 min.

21/2 cups milk, plus more as needed 21/2 cups + 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour, plus more as needed

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1. For cashew cream: Soak cashews in 2 cups water at least 4 hours. Drain, reserving liquid. Transfer cashews to a blender. Blend, adding reserved liquid 2 Tbsp. at a time until the consistency of buttercream frosting, 6 to 8 Tbsp. liquid total.

2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.

Add mushrooms and 2 Tbsp. oil.

Sprinkle with salt and black pepper; toss to coat. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until mushrooms are crisp and pan is

dry, stirring every 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and oregano; season to taste.

Reduce oven to 350°F. 3. For tomato sauce: In a large pot heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil over medium. Add onion; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook 5 to 8 minutes or until onion softens and starts to turn golden, stirring occasionally. Add cinnamon and nutmeg. Cook and stir 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add tomatoes. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer 30 to 35 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally; season to taste.

4. For mashed potatoes: Place potatoes in a large pot with enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Add a generous pinch salt. Bring to boiling.

Keep water bubbling steadily until potatoes are fork-tender, 10 to 25 minutes depending on size of pieces. Drain, reserving some liquid.

5. Using a potato masher, mash sweet potatoes in pot. Add two-thirds of the cashew cream and about 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid; sprinkle with salt and pepper. If potatoes are too thick, add cooking liquid 1 Tbsp. at a time until creamy. Season to taste.

6. Spread tomato sauce in a 2-qt. baking dish. Add mushrooms in an even layer. Carefully spread mashed potatoes on top to completely cover.

Spread on remaining cashew cream.

Place a foil-lined baking sheet on oven rack below dish. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until sauce is bubbling and top is browned. Let stand a few minutes before serving. If desired, sprinkle with additional oregano.

Serves 4 to 6. each serving 595 cal, 29 g fat (5 g sat fat), 1,641 mg sodium, 75 g carb, 15 g fiber, 25 g sugars, 20 g pro

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tsp. baking powder 1/3 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter 11/2 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped carrots 1/2 cup chopped celery 1 cup fresh or frozen peas

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1. Preheat oven to 450°F. In a saucepan heat 21/2 cups milk over medium until just steaming.

2. In a large bowl stir together 21/2 cups flour, the baking powder, and 1 tsp. salt. Add oil and 1 cup warm milk. Stir until dough is just mixed. (Lumps are OK.) If it’s too dry and hasn’t come together, stir in additional milk 1 Tbsp. at a time. If dough is too wet, add 1 Tbsp. flour and stir once. Dough should drop like biscuit batter from a spoon. Set aside.

3. Meanwhile, in an extra-large oven-safe skillet melt butter over medium. Add chicken, onion, carrots, and celery; sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through but not browned, turning occasionally. Cut into bite-size pieces.

4. Return chicken to skillet.

Sprinkle with remaining 2 Tbsp. flour.

Reduce heat to medium-low.

Cook just until flour turns golden.

Slowly pour in remaining 11/2 cups milk. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce coats the back of a spoon. Stir in peas; season to taste.

5. Drop dough mixture onto filling 1 heaping Tbsp. at a time. (Space mounds of dough as evenly as you can, but don’t bother to spread them.) Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until mixture is bubbling and crust is golden. Serve immediately.

Serves 4 to 6. each serving 795 cal, 33 g fat (9 g sat fat), 147 chol, 1,359 mg sodium, 83 g carb, 6 g fiber, 13 g sugars, 41 g pro

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MOROCCAN PASTILLA

Ras el hanout is a distinctive Moroccan spice mix that can contain up to 100 spices. In a pinch, substitute garam masala (see page 126). hands-on time 40 min. total time 1 hr. 10 min.

1 1 1

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lb. parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks red onion, quartered cup pitted green olives cup dried apricots cup pitted dates cup raw almonds cloves garlic, smashed Tbsp. olive oil, plus more for pie plate and brushing onto phyllo Tbsp. ras el hanout cup fresh cilantro, thicker stems removed, chopped lemon (zest and, if desired, juice) of a 16-oz. pkg. phyllo dough, thawed in refrigerator overnight Tbsp. powdered sugar tsp. ground cinnamon

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a food processor combine parsnips, onion, olives, apricots, dates, almonds, and garlic. Pulse until pieces are pea-size, working in batches if necessary and scraping down sides as needed.

2. In a large skillet heat 3 Tbsp. oil over medium-high. Add parsnip mixture and 1 cup water. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Cook 10 to 15 minutes or until parsnips soften and pan is mostly dry, stirring occasionally and adjusting heat so mixture sizzles without burning. Add ras el hanout.

Cook 1 minute or until fragrant. Turn off heat. Stir in cilantro and lemon zest. Season to taste, adding a little lemon juice if desired.

3. Oil a 9-inch pie plate. Cut eight sheets phyllo into 9-inch squares.

(Discard scraps.) Place one square in bottom of pie plate, allowing corners to hang over rim. Brush phyllo with oil. Top with a phyllo sheet at a 45-degree angle. Brush with oil.

Repeat with two more sheets, fanning

to evenly cover sides of pie plate.

4. Spread vegetable mixture evenly over phyllo. Top with four more phyllo squares, brushing each with a little olive oil and offsetting corners. Fold edges of all phyllo down into sides of pie plate to enclose. Brush top with oil. Cut a few small slits in top to allow steam to escape. Cover with foil.

5. Bake 15 minutes. Remove foil. Bake 5 to 10 minutes more or until golden brown and crisp. In a small sieve combine sugar and cinnamon. Shake over pie to dust. Serve warm or at room temperature. Serves 4. each serving 620 cal, 37 g fat (5 g sat fat), 908 mg sodium, 69 g carb, 13 g fiber, 32 g sugars, 9 g pro

DRUMSTICK CACCIATORE

hands-on time 20 min. total time 40 min.

2 8

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Tbsp. olive oil chicken drumsticks (about 2 lb.) cup tomato paste cup balsamic vinegar tsp. dried sage, oregano, or thyme tsp. crushed red pepper or to taste lb. small whole button mushrooms Tbsp. chopped garlic

1. In a large skillet heat oil over medium.

Add chicken. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Adjust heat so chicken sizzles but doesn’t burn. Cook 5 to 8 minutes, undisturbed, until browned and releases easily from pan.

2. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a medium bowl combine tomato paste and vinegar. Add 11/2 cups water, the sage, and crushed red pepper.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Whisk until sauce is smooth.

3. Turn chicken. Cook 5 minutes more or until browned and releases easily from pan. Scatter mushrooms and garlic into skillet. Pour sauce over mixture. Shake pan once or twice to combine. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

Simmer 20 minutes, uncovered, or until chicken just separates from the bone

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(175°F), carefully shaking pan a couple of times. Season to taste. Serves 4. each serving 238 cal, 14 g fat (3 g sat fat), 71 mg chol, 568 mg sodium, 10 g carb, 2 g fiber, 7 g sugars, 18 g pro

HEARTY VEGETABLE CACCIATORE hands-on time 35 min. total time 1 hr.

1/4 cup olive oil, plus more as needed 1 1 1 1 1

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lb. portobello mushrooms, sliced large red onion, halved and sliced red bell pepper, cored and sliced cup green olives, pitted if desired Tbsp. chopped garlic tsp. crushed red pepper or to taste 28-oz. can whole tomatoes, undrained cup dry white wine or water lb. fingerling potatoes, halved if large Tbsp. chopped fresh oregano or 1 tsp. dried oregano, crushed cup frozen fava beans, lima beans, or edamame

1. In an extra-large skillet heat 1/4 cup oil over medium-high. Add mushrooms.

Sprinkle with salt and black pepper.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 5 minutes undisturbed. Uncover. (If mushrooms haven’t released liquid, cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes more.) Increase heat to medium-high. Cook, uncovered, 10 minutes more or until skillet is dry and mushrooms are crisp. Set aside.

2. Add onion and bell pepper to skillet with additional oil if needed; season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften, stirring occasionally. Add olives, garlic, and crushed red pepper. Cook until fragrant, less than a minute. Add tomatoes, wine, potatoes, and oregano.

Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 20 to 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

3. Add mushrooms and fava beans to pot. Stir to coat. Simmer 5 to 10 minutes or until beans are cooked. Serves 4. each serving 408 cal, 20 g fat (3 g sat fat), 42 mg chol, 1,270 mg sodium, 42 g carb, 11 g fiber, 13 g sugars, 8 g pro

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R E C I PE S F RO M PAG E S 78 – 84

TURMERIC

PORK SKEWERS WITH COUSCOUS SALAD hands-on time 25 min. total time 1 hr. 30 min.

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lb. pork tenderloin, fat trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 1 shallot, peeled and chopped 2 cloves garlic, peeled and halved 1/4 cup lime juice (2 limes) 1 tsp. garam masala (right) 1 tsp. chili powder 11/2 tsp. ground turmeric 1 tsp. fine sea salt 1 cup low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock 1 cup couscous 2 shallots, thinly sliced 2 Tbsp. cashews 1/4 cup dried tart cherries 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and julienned 1 cup packed arugula leaves cup crumbled feta 1/2

1. Place pork in a bowl. In a small food processor pulse shallot, garlic, 2 Tbsp. of the lime juice, the garam masala, chili powder, 1/2 tsp. of the turmeric, and 1/2 tsp. of the salt; pour over pork. Toss to coat. Chill, covered, 1 hour.

2. Thread pork onto eight bamboo or metal skewers. Grill on rack of a covered grill directly over medium coals 4 to 6 minutes or until meat is still slightly pink in center, turning once.

3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan bring stock to a rolling boil with remaining salt and 1 tsp. olive oil. Once stock starts to boil, stir in couscous; remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 8 to 10 minutes or until couscous is tender. Fluff with a fork.

4. In a medium saucepan heat 2 tsp. olive oil over medium-high. Add sliced shallots; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until light brown. Add cashews, cherries, ginger, and remaining turmeric. Cook 2 to 3 minutes more or until cashews are golden brown and slightly seared.

5. In a large mixing bowl combine

cooked couscous and shallot mixture.

Fold in arugula and feta. Add remaining lime juice. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a platter.

Top with pork on skewers. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Serve with lime wedges.

Serves 4. each serving 503 cal, 17 g fat (5 g sat fat), 90 mg chol, 1,060 mg sodium, 53 g carb, 4 g fiber, 10 g sugars, 34 g pro

GARAM

MASALA

Garam masala is a ground spice mixture commonly found in Indian cuisines. Use a purchased blend or try Nik Sharma’s recipe: Heat a small dry skillet over medium-high. Reduce heat and add 2 Tbsp. each cumin seeds and coriander seeds, 1 Tbsp. black peppercorns, 2 dried bay leaves, one 2-inch cinnamon stick, 12 whole cloves, and 1 tsp. each whole black cardamom pods and whole green cardamom pods. Toast 30 to 45 seconds or until the spices become fragrant, shaking the pan. (If spices burn, discard and start fresh.) Transfer toasted spices to a mortar and pestle or spice grinder. Add 1 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg and 1/2 tsp. ground mace; grind to a fine powder. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place up to 6 months.

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Pumpkin Spice Eggnog Mix ¹/2 cup Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup with ¹/2 gallon eggog, 1 tsp. cinnamon and ¹/2 tsp. nutmeg. Serves 6-8.

Pumpkin Spice Mocha Mix 1 Tbsp. Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup and 2 Tbsp. Torani Dark Chocolate Sauce with 2 shots espresso (or ¹/2 cup strong brewed coffee) and 1 cup milk.

Pumpkin Spice Latte Add 2 Tbsp. Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup to 2 shots espresso (or ¹/2 cup strong brewed coffee) and 1 cup frothed milk.

Mixes well

Pumpkin Spice Steamer Steam 2 Tbsp. Torani Pumpkin Pie Syrup with 1 cup milk.

Torani flavors are crafted to bring out the best in your drink so you can make something deliciously original.

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TURMERIC-PINEAPPLE SIPPER

hands-on time 5 min. total time 35 min.

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2-inch pieces fresh turmeric, thinly sliced cups chilled fresh pineapple juice Chilled sparkling water

1. For turmeric simple syrup: In a small saucepan bring sugar, 1/2 cup water, and turmeric slices to boiling over mediumhigh, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Let steep 30 minutes. Discard turmeric.

Transfer syrup to a storage container; chill up to 1 week.

2. In a pitcher combine turmeric syrup and pineapple juice. For each serving, pour 2/3 cup concentrate over ice. Top with sparkling water. Makes 4 drinks. each drink 164 cal, 14 mg sodium, 41 g carb, 38 g sugars

TOASTED NAAN AND CHICKEN SOUP

Mild Kashmiri chile gives this soup a deep red color. If you can’t find ground Kashmiri , substitute 1/2 tsp. each smoked paprika and ground ancho chile powder. total time 50 min.

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Seeds of 2 green cardamom pods cup finely diced red onion cloves garlic, minced tsp. ground Kashmiri chile tsp. garam masala (see, page 126) tsp. ground turmeric 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes, undrained cups shredded cooked chicken cups low-sodium chicken broth cup fresh or frozen whole kernel corn, thawed Tbsp. fresh lime juice tsp. fine sea salt naan hard-boiled eggs, halved Tbsp. fresh cilantro leaves Tbsp. thinly sliced green onion serrano pepper, seeded (if desired) and thinly sliced

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Using a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, grind cardamom seeds. Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a 4- to 5-qt. stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high. Add onion; cook and stir 4 to 5 minutes or until translucent.

Reduce heat to medium-low. Add cardamom, garlic, ground chile, garam masala, and turmeric. Cook 30 to 45 seconds more or until fragrant.

2. Add tomatoes and their juices. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in chicken. Cook 2 minutes. Add broth, corn, and lime juice. Increase heat to high; bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer gently, covered, 10 to 12 minutes or until corn is tender. Stir in salt. Let stand, covered, 10 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, cut naan into 1/4-inchwide strips. Spread on a baking sheet.

Drizzle with additional 2 Tbsp. oil. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until golden brown.

(Naan will crisp as it cools.) Let cool.

4. Garnish soup with toasted naan, hard-boiled eggs, cilantro, green onion, and serrano pepper. Serves 4. each serving 593 cal, 29 g fat (6 g sat fat), 248 g chol, 1,076 mg sodium, 46 g carb, 3 g fiber, 9 g sugars, 38 g pro

fast.) Let boil 4 minutes, stirring constantly, or until mixture resembles custard and coats the back of a spoon.

2. Strain hot mixture through a sieve if necessary. In a large bowl whisk hot mixture into cream cheese; chill.

3. Using a garlic press or a piece of cheesecloth, squeeze and collect juice from grated ginger. Stir juice into ice cream base. Pour mixture into ice cream maker. Churn according to manufacturer’s instructions. Transfer to a container. Freeze at least 4 hours.

4. To serve, scoop ice cream into dishes or mugs. Top with hot coffee. Serves 8. each serving 249 cal, 12 g fat (8 g sat fat), 38 g chol, 239 mg sodium, 32 g carb, 30 g sugars, 5 g pro

SPICED PAPAYACRANBERRY GRANOLA hands-on time 15 min. total time 1 hr. 50 min.

2 2

cups regular rolled oats 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup dried papaya 1/2 cup chopped pistachios 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or cashews 11/2 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. ground turmeric 1/2 tsp. fine sea salt 1/2 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup olive oil 1 Tbsp. apple cider vinegar

1. In a Dutch oven or large saucepan combine milk, half-and-half, sugar, honey, turmeric, and salt. Cook and stir constantly over medium-high until milk starts to boil vigorously. In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch and 2 Tbsp. water. Whisk into milk mixture. (Reduce heat to medium if milk bubbles up too

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HOW THE

WEATHER AFFECTS YOUR

HEALTH

The forecast can predict a lot more than whether you’ll need an umbrella or coat. Rain, wind, sleet, and snow all impact your well-being. Minimize the negatives with these tips.

H OW I T AF FECT S

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MOOD

With less sunlight in fall and winter, you may experience a seasonal slump.

“Light is one of the most important factors in mood,” says Patricia Farrell, Ph.D., a psychologist in Tenafly, NJ. Fewer hours of sunlight can disrupt your internal clock and cause a blue mood that’s a symptom of seasonal affective disorder (SAD). n

HEAD IT OFF Being in bright light first

thing in the morning can almost substitute for sunlight, says Nitun Verma, M.D., with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Install the highest wattage lightbulbs possible in your bathroom.

Regular exercise (15 minutes of brisk walking) helps because it releases endorphins that keep your mood on an even keel.

A growing body of research also shows that you can combat stress, anxiety, and depression by spending time in nature. If you can’t make it to your local park or hiking trail, Farrell recommends exercising your green thumb with houseplants, which can have the same soothing effect.

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Extreme temperatures can put a strain on the heart, which can raise the risk of a heart attack or stroke in people who already have atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque, cholesterol, and/or fats on the artery walls. Cold temps cause blood vessels to constrict, making the heart work harder to circulate blood. n

HEAD IT OFF

On very cold or hot days, avoid overexertion. Don’t shovel heavy snow, for instance, or do strenuous yard work, especially if you’re not exercising regularly, says Jennifer Haythe, M.D., codirector of the Columbia Women’s Heart Center at Columbia University Medical Center. Also prevent overheating by avoiding direct sun during the hottest hours of the day (noon to 3 p.m.).

H OW I T AFFE CT S

ALLERGIES Weather influences the severity of allergy season because symptoms are mainly caused by pollen and mold (indoor and outdoor), which are impacted by temperature and moisture. For instance, a warmer-than-usual winter makes trees pollinate sooner, causing symptoms to show up earlier and last longer; hot spells in spring can result in more intense periods of pollen released; and an early snow melt or wetter spring can intensify mold, says Kenneth Mendez, president and CEO of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

Rain can be a blessing or a bother for seasonal allergy sufferers, depending on when it happens.

A wet spring promotes rapid plant growth, which can cause allergy symptoms to come on quickly and intensely. But rain

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can also temporarily ease itchy eyes and a runny nose by washing away airborne pollen—from trees in the spring, grass in the summer, and weeds in the fall.

Dry and windy weather can cause an uptick in symptoms; wind spreads pollen and mold. n

HEAD IT OFF

Know when pollen and mold season peaks in your area and avoid extended outdoor activities during those times. Keep doors and windows closed and know that pollen levels are usually highest before 10 a.m.

If you regularly have allergy symptoms, see an allergist.

Research shows allergy shots reduce symptoms in about 85 percent of people with hay fever— the itchy nose and eyes and inflammation caused by pollen.

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SKIN

Winter is often the season of skin’s discontent. “The dry outdoor air and indoor heat cause the skin to lose moisture and become red, dry, and itchy,” says dermatologist David Bank, M.D. Many common skin conditions can be exacerbated, including rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis. On the other end of the spectrum, hot temps and sun can also aggravate these conditions (and skin in general) by dilating blood vessels and increasing blood flow to the skin. n

HEAD IT OFF

Hydrate, moisturize, and protect. Pat moisturizer onto damp skin right after you shower to seal in moisture. If you’re in a dry climate or during seasons with low humidity, consider using a humidifier.

When you’re outdoors, wear sunscreen (even in winter), and if it’s windy, protect your face with a scarf to prevent chafing.

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ACHES AND PAINS

When people say “I can feel the storm coming in my bones,” there is some truth to it. A fall in barometric pressure may cause the shock-absorbing parts of your joints to become overly extended and achy or painful, says Vinicius Domingues, M.D., a rheumatologist in Daytona Beach, FL. “It’s more common for people to have swelling then too.”

Chilly weather also can tighten muscles. n

HEAD IT OFF

Staying warm is crucial. Heat boosts blood flow, stimulates skin receptors that improve pain tolerance, and relaxes muscles.

Keeping up with an exercise routine wards off symptoms too. Inactive joints and muscles can get stiff and painful.

Yoga has been shown to improve chronic back and neck pain as well as discomfort from rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.

H OW I T AFFE CT S

ASTHMA Extreme weather— high heat and humidity, dry wind, rain, and bitterly cold air—can trigger an asthma attack, Mendez says. Asthma is an inflammation of the airways, and extreme weather changes the type of air you’re breathing, which can irritate the airways. Very humid air, for example, is heavier and harder to breathe. Cold, dry air dehydrates the bronchial tubes (part of your airways), causing them to narrow and restrict airflow. Airborne allergens (pollen, mold) can also cause an asthma flare-up.

A fall in barometric pressure, which happens before a front or storm moves in, is such a strong predictor of a migraine attack in some people that they’re referred to as migraine meteorologists. In one study nearly two-thirds of people with migraines had attacks when the barometric pressure dropped, possibly due to an effect on pressure-sensitive receptors in the brain. Both wind and sunlight (even brief 5- to 10-minute exposure to direct, bright sunlight) have been shown to trigger migraines as well.

Dehydration caused by high heat and humidity can be another trigger for migraines and headaches in general because dehydration may play a role in the overall inflammatory process, says Noah Rosen, M.D., director of the headache center at Northwell Neuroscience Institute in Great Neck, NY.

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HEAD IT OFF If you know a storm is

on the way, taking a long-acting pain reliever like naproxen (Aleve) or prescription pain medication may help avoid a migraine. Because weather is only one trigger, limiting exposure to other triggers (caffeine, alcohol, the food additive MSG) can prevent or lessen an attack caused by a drop in barometric pressure.

No matter what the season, wear sunglasses and stay hydrated. (Eating fruits and vegetables that are more than 90 percent water, like watermelon and cucumbers, can help.) n

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HOMEWORK HELPERS BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPECIAL

The process of doing homework doesn’t come naturally; it needs to be taught.

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“I’LLDOITLATER.” THE SOLUTION

Avoid the refrain of “Have you done your homework yet?” with a two-pronged approach.

First, set a time for homework to start. Some kids need a break after they get home; others like to keep working while they’re still in school mode, says Cathy Vatterott, Ph.D., professor of education at the University of MissouriSt. Louis and author of Rethinking Homework. If yours needs a break, get input from your child about how long, set a timer, and when the bell goes off, it’s time to work.

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Second, you may need to create an incentive program of sorts. And that’s OK, says developmental psychologist Janine Bempechat, Ed.D. Ask what would motivate her.

A special lunch? Extra time on electronics? If she does all her homework automatically for a week, she earns the reward.

THE ISSUE

“IDON’TKNOW WHERETOSTART.” THE SOLUTION

At the start of each week have your child estimate how long each assignment will take and make a to-do list in the order he wants to

tackle them. (He can add assignments as he gets them.) Some kids want to get the hard stuff out of the way; others prefer crossing off a few easy assignments first. Organizing his to-do list this way will help him figure out his working patterns and how he can be the most productive.

Break down assignments that have more lead time into manageable pieces with separate due dates.

For example, to tackle a two-page book report due in a month, work with your child to make a schedule for reading a set number of pages each week and a timeline for writing and editing.

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THE ISSUE

“IJUSTHAVE TOANSWERTHIS ONETEXT.”

THE SOLUTION

The best way to conquer distractions: Avoid them altogether. Establish a designated homework spot or two. Kids often prefer a few places to do their homework, like their desk, their bed, or the dining room table. Make a rule that the phone and iPad live somewhere else during that time. (Check out the handy charging stand we found, far right.) If your child uses the computer for homework, try an app like Freedom or Habyts (habyts.com) to block distracting websites during study time.

THE ISSUE

“IFORGOTTHE ASSIGNMENT/ TOBRING HOME WHATINEED.”

books needed to complete assignments through your local library. Connect using your library card via the free Libby app.

If all else fails, have her do something else related, such as reading a book or newspaper article on a related topic. If forgetting is a consistent problem, ask if your child can have an extra book to keep at home, Vatterott says.

THE ISSUE

“IT’STOOHARD!”

THE SOLUTION

Start by sussing out what exactly is too hard about the assignment: Is it so much work that it’s overwhelming? Does he not

understand the material the assignment is based on? Or is he too tired after being in school all day?

To get him started, tackle the homework with your child, not for him. “Tell him ‘It’s your job. I’m just here to help you figure out what you need to do,’” Vatterott says. Talk your child through the assignment step-bystep: What do the directions tell him to complete? What information or materials does he need to do the assignment? What does he think the first step is?

If your child truly doesn’t understand, have him write a note asking the teacher to explain the concept again.

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Prep for a textbook being left at school by having your student ask the teacher ahead of time if there’s a log-in to see textbooks and/or materials online. You may also be able to access

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BANK NOTES BACK-TO-SCHOOL SPECIAL

TE AC H D E L AYE D G R ATI FI CATI O N WH E N S H O PPI N G AN D DO N ’ T CAVE AT TH E C H EC KO UT.

Set your kids up for a positive relationship with money.

Use our age-by-age guide as a road map for talking and teaching financial responsibility.

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MAKE ‘EM EARN IT

“Kids in elementary school are often fascinated by earning money,” says Beth Kobliner, author of Make Your Kid a Money Genius (Even If You’re Not). A great way to focus this energy and foster a sense of achievement is to help them start a project like a lemonade stand—from buying the ingredients to counting the day’s earnings. At the end of the day, sit down and review what they spent versus the dollars that came in.

Just don’t micromanage; you’ll deny kids a chance to make mistakes and learn from them, says Alec Gorynski, vice president of community development and corporate

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philanthropy at First National Bank of Omaha.

You can also help your kids earn cash by paying for one-off chores, such as organizing photos or washing the car. n

START SAVING

Have your child set a goal like saving up for sneakers or jewelry. For every dollar she saves, match it by 50 cents. Let them see their money grow by using a clear jar. Money from gifts and those one-off chores should go in as well.

After the goal is met, deposit the remaining money into a savings account. Head to an actual bank rather than online, Kobliner says.

Many banks offer a no-fee youth account or waive minimums if the account is linked to yours. “Call and see if someone who’s good with kids can help you open it and even give your child a peek at the vault,” she says. This is a good chance to explain how the bank is the safest place for money and how their savings will earn some interest.

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“Finances tend to be a top stressor in adults’ lives.

Letting your kids know that it’s OK to talk honestly about money can help them deal with money anxiety down the road,” Kobliner says.

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“A job provides spending money and real-world experience,” Kobliner says.

Ideally, it’d be a summer job. If it’s during the school year, keep the hours in check; research shows that high schoolers who work more than 15 hours a week tend to get lower grades— presumably because they have less time to study. n

“Giving back is a key component of a healthy relationship with money,” Gorynski says. Seeing the difference charity makes is a lesson that becomes more tangible for kids in their preteen years.

Have your child choose one charity that they’ll donate a portion of their earnings or gifts to. Don’t worry if your child isn’t super enthusiastic at first: What’s important is the good deed itself. “You’re letting your kids know that giving back is a family value,” Kobliner says.

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Have your teen put some of their earnings into an individual retirement account. “Roth IRAs allow money to grow tax-free,” Kobliner says. A bonus: Federal rules for college financial aid require kids to chip in based on assets, and retirement accounts, like IRAs, aren’t counted.

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Also talk about your job and how you feel about it.

“If you love your job, tell your child; if not, at least say you enjoy having one because it allows you to support the family,” Kobliner says. Having conversations with your kids about work and money not only will help them understand the nuts and bolts about personal finance better but also will make them more comfortable asking questions. One warning: Shield kids from disagreements with your partner or family over money. Keep the conversations instructional and positive.

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daily, weekly, and monthly costs. Debit cards eliminate trips to the ATM, but kids can easily run through the money (Uber rides, pizza) without a tally. n HAVE A CREDIT CARD HEART-TO-HEART “Young adults should understand the consequences of using credit poorly,” Gorynski says, “but they also need to know that credit can be good.” Talk about how credit helped you buy a car or house but emphasize that credit comes with a huge responsibility. Discuss an example of someone who has misused credit. And Kobliner doesn’t recommend cosigning on a card for your child; he can get one when he qualifies on his own. n

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More than 2.4 million cats and dogs are insured, and that number keeps growing. If you’re thinking of signing up, consider these points.

A One consideration is whether you can afford to pay for an unexpected illness or emergency, says Jason Hargraves, managing editor for InsuranceQuotes. Start by having a discussion with your vet, who likely has experience with various plans and can help you weigh the pros and cons, says Kurt R. Venator, D.V.M., Ph.D., chief veterinary officer for Purina.

“Some vet clinics offer their own wellness plans, so definitely ask,” Venator says.

Certain breeds are predisposed to health issues; if your pet is likely to need lots of care, insurance may be an economical option. Note: Because pet insurance companies often don’t cover preexisting conditions, it’s usually best to purchase a policy when your pet is young, says Ashley Rossman, D.V.M., at Glen Oak Dog & Cat Hospital in Glenview, Ill.

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Q WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR WHEN EVALUATING PLANS? A Find out the cost to treat the conditions your pet is likely to get and imagine other scenarios for when your pet might need care, then ask the insurance companies how those situations would be covered.

Choose a plan with an affordable annual deductible and weigh the reimbursement percentages against the monthly premium.

Q HOW DOES IT WORK? A There are generally three types of coverage: accident and illness, accident and illness with embedded wellness (referred to as routine/ preventive care, including vaccines, tests, and dental work), and accident only. About 98 percent of insured pets are covered by one of the first two types, says Kristen Lynch, executive director of North American Pet Health Insurance Association.

There’s less variation in coverage compared to human health insurance in that all plans have deductibles, but most keep the coinsurance (or reimbursement rate) pretty good—at 70 to 90 percent.

Be sure to read the fine print: Some plans raise rates as pets age. ■

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THERE ARE NO SHORTCUTS TO MAKING EXCEPTIONAL ICED TEA. As a Tea Master, I insist that our tea leaves are gently rolled and brewed in smaller batches for smooth, delicious iced tea.

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