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Party ideas for the 4th of July GRILL THE JUICIEST BURGER EVER p. 96

SWEET & SALTY WATERMELON BAR p. 80

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LIFE IN COLOR 96 BURGER BASH Discover the secret to the best burger for your next grill-out.

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THE MORE, THE MERRIER Summer camp for grown-ups?

This home is designed for fun.

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ART OF THE GARDEN Vegetables and flowers blend in an artistic landscape.

114 CHERRIES JUBILEE HOME 18 COLOR 22 RENOVATION This couple went online to master their home remodel.

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32 CRAFTS Ideas for a sparkling Fourth.

44 ENTREPRENEUR Kits that teach flower arranging.

46 DIY GUIDE The tools every DIYer needs.

56 I DID IT! 60 BEFORE & AFTER Smart moves result in an onbudget kitchen upgrade.

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GARDENERS WE LOVE Sweet peas’ captivating scent isn’t their only appeal.

72 EDIBLE GARDENING Winning with a rooftop garden.

78 GARDEN PICKS Tools and ideas for the season.

FOOD 80 GATHERINGS Set up a salty watermelon bar.

114 ON THE COVER

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P R O D U C E D BY N A N C Y WA L L H O P K I N S

FRESH 10 TRENDS 14 BEAUTY

FOOD ST YLING MARIAN COOPER CAIRNS

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82 FAST & FRESH 90 DESSERTS Cool new icebox cakes.

IN EVERY ISSUE 4 EDITOR’S LETTER 8 BHG.COM 116 THE KITCHEN COOKBOOK

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GOOD TO KNOW Shop, prep & store food safely.

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PHOTO: DANA GALLAGHER

We call our annual family reunion the Orr-Deal.

I apologize for the corniness, but I didn’t name it.

(I’d pin that honor on my Uncle Roland’s particular brand of humor.) My dad’s side, with 50 or so people, has been gathering every July for as long as anyone can remember. I don’t get to attend every year, but family reunions have long been beloved by this branch of the family as a time to catch up on people’s busy lives, to reconnect, to meet new grandkids, and to sit around and “visit,” as my mother used to call it.

I was reminded of the tradition of July reunions while looking at our story about Chevalo and Monique Wilsondebriano’s Fourth of July. At first we planned to focus the story on Chevalo and Monique as entrepreneurs, but when our food editor Nancy Hopkins started to organize the shoot, it became clear that the Wilsondebrianos have a lot of family—and many of them wanted to come over for the couple’s annual burger bash. So instead of trying to keep the shoot smaller and more manageable (even uncomplicated photo shoots are a type of three-ring circus), we decided to go with the more, the merrier. As you can see on page 96, it worked out beautifully.

We love showing a wide range of families in BH&G: large groups with cousins, aunts, and uncles; small families; couples without kids; and even friend-families who are unrelated by blood but have a bond just as deep.

I consider myself lucky enough to have both types—a close family designated by genes and a circle of chosen family bonded by shared histories. I can’t deny the rewards of being blessed STEPHEN ORR, with two family groups to help me navigate life Editor in Chief in times of trouble and, most importantly, joy. instagram @steporr twitter @orrsteporr Have a great summer.

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B ET WE E N TH E LI N E S WALLPAPE R in Yellow, $116 (27"×27'); wallshoppe.com Q MARYN STRI PE TH ROW WITH F R I N G E (hanging) hand-woven and -dyed in West Africa, $74; themaryn.com Q WH ITE R AT TAN AD RI E S LI PPE R C HAI R $230; worldmarket.com Q COT TO N TI C K I N G STRI PE FAB R I C (on chair cushion), $11 per yard; bandjfabrics.com Q MAN DY AN D DO RY HAN DWOVE N TOWE LS $55; anatoli.co Q TH E PI O N E E R WO MAN TI C K I N G STRI PE E U RO S HAM S ET in Blue, $36; walmart.com Q ALLEG R A C U S H I O N in Amber/ White/Black, $50; eightmood.com Q TI C K I N G STRI PE I N DOO R /O UTDOO R RU G in Green Ivory, $26–$532; shadesoflight.com

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P R O D U C E D BY E U G E N I A S A N T I E S T E B A N S OTO P H OTO A DA M A L B R I G H T

BY: ALLISON MAZE; STYLING: JESSICA THOMAS

Originally made to encase feathers or straw for mattresses (ticking comes from a Greek word for covering), the tightly woven striped fabric emerged from under the covers in the 1940s when decorator Sister Parish used it as upholstery.

The humble pattern’s latest evolution features brighter colors and varied stripe widths.

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When mealtime heats up, you and your kitchen should work like a team. Find double the storage in your drawers within drawers, multitask with cabinets that spring open to your touch, and let integrated lighting help you ⇒nd the perfect ingredients. With designs so affordable, you don’t need to hold off on building a dream kitchen that’s made just for you.

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Freshen up the bathroom for summer with a set of plush towels in Light Lapis. From $20; llbean.com

Display photos, ticket stubs, or invites.

Slip larger items into the pocket at the bottom. $129; pbteen.com

PAI NTB RU S H TI C KI N G B E D D I N G

CO LO U R E D STRI PE S D I N N E R PL ATE

TIC KI NG STRI PE C HAN D E LI E R S HAD E

Use the top sheet from this soft fl annel set in lieu of a comforter.

From $30; garnethill.com

A painterly earthenware plate designed for everyday use. $18 each; zarahome.com

Available in nine colors, these 4-inch cotton shades are an instant lighting upgrade. $19 each; shadesofl ight.com

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Wide horizontal stripes make this the right mug for breakfast in bed. $16; society6.com

A reversible foam-filled dining chair cushion is comfortable and practical. $25; barnetthomedecor.com

The cover comes in 20 colors.

Personalize it with a printed monogram on top. From $116; zazzle.com Q

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1 MATTIFYING PRIMER Benefit

PLAN AHEAD

The Porefessional Face Primer, $31; benefitcosmetics.com

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Assess your kit one week before your trip, Hitha says. That gives you time to restock staples and pick up any summerfriendly additions.

2 MULTIPURPOSE HYDRATOR

Kopari Coconut Melt Mini’s beachy scent is a bonus. $18; sephora.com

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Protect clothes in your suitcase from leaks by separating liquids in a zippered plastic bag. Stow solids in a different pouch. “You can also pack single servings of products in a clean contact lens case,” Hitha says.

Water- and smudgeproof. L’Oréal Paris Telescopic Precision Liquid Eyeliner, $11; drugstores

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4 FRIZZ CONTROL FOR ANY STYLE A N EW DAY F LO PPY HAT, $1 3; TARGET.COM

Pantene Pro-V Hairspray, $2; drugstores 5 DOWNSIZED DEODORANT

Secret Freshies,$5; drugstores

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6 TSA-FRIENDLY SPF Sun Bum Original

7 TWO -IN- ONE LIP AND CHEEK COLOR

A plumping, hydrating glow stick for your face. Charlotte Tilbury Beach Stick, $45; charlottetilbury.com

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P H OTO C A R S O N D OW N I N G

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Maybelline New York The City Mini Palette, $8; drugstores Q

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Sunscreen, $10; trustthebum.com

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MASTER

MASKS

No-rinse convenience

WHY PICK IT

WHY PICK IT

Deep cleansing or hydration

I-woke-up-like-this glow

HOW IT WORKS

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Materials like paper and hydrogel (a biodegradable jelly) prevent the serums in these masks from evaporating, which means more time for your skin to absorb the active ingredients. Drape a mask over your entire face (think of it as the beauty version of a hockey mask) or apply patches on targeted areas, like under eyes.

Clay is a perennial favorite for the way it absorbs oil and draws impurities out of skin. The only drawback is that it can be drying for some skin types.

But new universal versions infused with soothing botanicals or anti-aging ingredients make this mask type appropriate for everyone.

Thermal masks contain ingredients that heat up when exposed to water.

(Use damp fingers to unleash their magic.)

The warmth dilates blood vessels so ingredients— whether hydrating or exfoliating—penetrate better, says NYC-based dermatologist Joshua Zeichner, M.D.

GOOD TO KNOW

GOOD TO KNOW

Also known as sleeping masks, these gelbase moisturizers work like a night cream but without the typical heaviness or mess on your pillow.

In fact, people with oily or combination skin often prefer an overnight mask in place of night cream because the lightweight formulas are less likely to clog pores.

GOOD TO KNOW

Those with sensitive skin should avoid thermal masks because the heat may worsen flushing.

TWO TO TRY

If you need clay only on occasion (a sudden breakout, for example), single-use pods are a no-waste solution.

Simple Skincare Water Boost Hydrating Sheet Mask, $3; drugstores Patchology FlashPatch Rejuvenating Eye Gels, $15 for travel pack ; ulta.com

TWO TO TRY

Neutrogena Deep Clean Purifying Wash-Off Clay Mask, $3; neutrogena .com Innisfree Cica Clay Mask, $9; us.innisfree.com

Bioré Self Heating One Minute Mask, $8; drugstores Peter Thomas Roth Hungarian Thermal Water Atomic Heat Mask, $58; peterthomasroth.com

Ideal for travel. Devotees have been known to wear them to combat dry air.

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TWO TO TRY

BY M E G A N D E E M

GOOD TO KNOW

Apply to clean skin or as a top layer to seal in serum.

TWO TO TRY

Dr. Brandt Skincare Hydro Biotic Recovery Sleeping Mask, $52; drbrandtskincare.com Tree Hut Hydrating Overnight Mask, $15; ulta.com Q

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COLOR

BLUE+RED Like blue jeans and red lipstick, the colors of classic Americana are forever in style. Crimson and cobalt or poppy with chambray blue, the combo is most successful when used in equal measure and saturation—cool blues balancing fiery reds. Make the pairing more inviting and livable with a big dose of pattern.

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WALLPAPE R FIRE WORKS

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Christmas Dots by Charlotte Winter: pillow $35, cotton fabric $18/ yard, wallpaper $60/roll; spoonflower.com

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Deville in Sangria, $250; wayfair.com

S H E ET S

Oxford Rope Embroidered, from $149; landsend.com

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mericana gets an update in the Connecticut guest room of ceramist Christopher Spitzmiller (known for his iconic gourd lamps). He and interior designer Harry Heissmann show how crisp and fresh primary colors look when you adhere to a strict palette and balance the

color. The blue floor, coated with polyurethane for its light-reflecting sheen, anchors the room while blocks of red accessories keep the eye moving. Walls, ceiling, and window seat cushions are sheathed in a pattern with equal amounts of red and white to keep it light. “White is a neutralizer,” Heissmann says.

C H E ST

Eliza in Indigo, $299 (small); grandinroad.com

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VIBRANT

RELAXED

SOPHISTICATED

A cheerful combination that brightens the room. Apply one in a glossy fi nish.

TOP Blue Tango 4007-10B Valspar BOTTOM Real Red SW 6868 Sherwin-Williams

Lightened hues that have a faded, sun-bleached quality in a matte fi nish. TOP Regale Blue SW 6801 Sherwin-Williams BOTTOM French Stripe Red 10YR 17/465 Glidden

Slightly darker shades add intensity.

An eggshell finish reflects light without amplifying the color. TOP Athens Blue 797 Benjamin Moore BOTTOM Incarnadine 248 Farrow & Ball Q

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CAPTIVATING COMBOS

HE KNOWS WHERE HIS FOOD COMES FROM.

And so do we.

Every ingredient we use is traced back to our trusted sources. Learn more about the purpose behind the ingredients Purina uses and why they are in your pet’s food at purina.com/quality.

Purina trademarks are owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A.

H O M E R E N OVAT I O N

the house that YouTube built

Learning to DIY in the digital age means there’s no shortage of info or inspiration.

The Roberts family embraced online tools to master the real ones.

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f you think you can’t do a remodel yourself, you need to meet Bri and Wes Roberts. This fearless couple started with a simple South Carolina home and a Pinterest board of ideas. They didn’t have much skill or experience, Bri says, but they sat on the sofa at night and watched YouTube videos over and over, studying the process, the pitfalls, and the tools until they had the confidence to start a project. With key assists from the home center, smart shopping strategies, and a sunny attitude, this redo was more than doable—it’s done.

Wes and Bri Roberts painted the main level but left the second story to a pro.

REFRESH THE

L attice made

A home center cut new stair treads to length.

ROOK WOOD

a big impact for little effort: just cut, paint, attach.

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ADD OPEN SHELVES Painting shelf brackets white helps them nearly disappear into the walls. Bri advises sketching out what you want to store to plan for proper clearance before hanging them.

INSTALL A TILE BACKSPLASH Bri and Wes bought a handheld tile cutter for $20. “It takes some strength, but it makes simple, straight cuts, and we didn’t need to rent a wet saw,” Bri says. As for the install, it takes several hours for tile adhesive to set, allowing time to identify and fix mess-ups.

To get a vintage look, Bri “beat up” new wood with hand tools and stain.

RESTYLE STAIRS Bri got an idea from Pinterest to add a woven stair runner.

After removing the worn-out carpet, they patched and painted the stairs and used a staple gun to secure the runner using white staples that blend with the paint and runner.

HERO TOOL Ryobi Whole Stud Detector, $30; homedepot.com USED FOR

Locating framing studs behind drywall.

W H Y Because to hang anything heavy, you need to secure it to the studs for support. “I’ve learned the hard way,” Bri says. This detector uses lights to show the width of studs and can detect wires and even the thickness of drywall.

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No parabens.

No gluten.

No dyes.

No mineral oil.

Yes to 90% naturally derived ingredients.* LET LIFE IN.

*Includes puriied water and ingredient materials derived from a natural source and subjected to limited processing. Š2018 P&G

H O M E R E N OVAT I O N

START WITH SOMETHING SMALL TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE. FOR ME, THAT WAS HANGING A CURTAIN ROD. BRI ROBERTS UNIFY WITH PAINT

Match trim and cabinet paint to the walls for a streamlined look.

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When the Robertses bought the house, the walls were a mix of bold colors.

They simplified by choosing a single color to paint every room (Pure White by Sherwin-Williams). It was a good choice for the budget, too.

Buying 5-gallon buckets yielded the best price. “One place where you should spend money is primer,” Bri says.

“It allows your paint to cover more.”

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CREATE YOUR OWN BUILT-IN They configured a bench in the sunroom using an online tutorial and a pair of unfinished cabinets—the kind you find over a refrigerator. Framing around the top and bottom strengthened the unit and made it the right height.

MAKE THE MOST OF HALLWAYS Bri painted a frame, right, to hold a gift from Wes: a year-in-review poster of Instagram pics (socialprintstudio.com).

In another hall, far right, Bri painted a rectangle with chalkboard paint and framed it with trim attached with a bead of Liquid Nails.

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DESIGN A FOCAL WALL Strips of trim give the look of boardand-batten paneling.

Bri’s advice: Measure, remeasure, then measure again. Once the trim was up, she caulked the edges and filled the nail holes before painting.

“It’s the finishing touches that are easy to skip, but do them. Finish strong,” Bri says. To see how it’s done, visit BHG.com/Paneling. Q

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HERO TOOL AWP General Construction Leather Tool Apron, $20; lowes.com USED FOR

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Sorry, baseball and apple pie, but there’s nothing more American than the Fourth of July. Do the holiday proud with decorations and treats so sparkling that you almost don’t need sparklers.

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With tissue paper “sparklers” and edible confetti, this will be the most festive cake at the block party.

Make sparklers by covering bamboo skewers in metallic washi tape and wrapping layers of fringed tissue paper around the top. Our No. 4 cookie glitters with pearlized sugar.

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3-D BANNER Craft a celebratory slogan with materials found around the house. To make these 3-D letters, fold and bend strips of colorful cardstock and glue them together. A few letters (the H, Y, and C ) need double layers of cardstock to hold their shape. Hang them on gold cording threaded through holes punched into the tops of letters.

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TO FORM THE C , DR AG PAPER UNDER A RULER EDGE FROM CENTER TO EACH END (SIMILAR TO CURLING RIBBON) .

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Dot the sky with strings of colorful 3-D stars. For each star, cut five triangles from cardstock using our online template and dimensions. Mark the middle of each side, draw lines to connect them, and score and fold points toward center along those lines. Glue each triangle to the next one along the folded edges.

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These patriotic frozen treats start with a lemonade base frozen in a sheet pan. Blend in a splash of alcohol for the grown-ups, or keep them kid-friendly with just juice. We made the red using cherry juice and vodka, the white with cream of coconut and rum. The blue one gets its color and flavor from curaçao (orange liqueur) or a little blue raspberry lemonade drink mix.

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coaster, cut four 2×8-inch pieces of oilcloth. Fringe along long edge of each strip, leaving a ¹⁄2-inch border. Fold a 3-inch piece of elastic cording in half, and glue cut ends to one end of the fringed oilcloth. Roll strip from cord edge, gluing as you go. Let dry. Pull cord loop through hole in coaster; pull tassel through loop to secure.

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SUGAR COOKIE BARS Tinted meringue icing and a toothpick set fireworks bursting across a pan of sugar cookie bars. Tint portions of icing with red and blue paste food coloring and put in small plastic bags for piping. Ice top of bars with white icing. Working quickly, pipe concentric circles of red and blue and drag a toothpick from the center out at intervals.

Free party kit Get instructions, templates, buying info, and recipes at BHG.com/ JulyFourth.

PARTY CRACKER Send guests off with a bang. Make each cracker from a toilet paper tube, tissue paper, and a cracker snap (a stick that pops when you pull on ends; fi nd at amazon .com). Lay tube on tissue paper, insert cracker snap through tube so it sticks out both ends, and tape to paper. Fill with treats, roll up paper, and tie ends with gold cord.

Fringe tissue paper ends.

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H OW TO In a tin can in a pot of simmering water melt one cup candle wax and a red crayon. Dip bottom portion of candles in colored wax. Let set up on waxed paper.

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One industry expert brings floral design to budding hobbyists everywhere via a new line of flower-arranging kits, online videos, and beautiful basics.

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When Sierra Steifman noticed her flowerarranging workshops in New York City were full of teachers and accountants looking for a creative outlet, she set out to make floral design more accessible to regular folks everywhere. In January she launched The Floral Society, an e-commerce site with a beautifully designed collection of starter gear.

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TO H EL P SAVE THE DI Y DAY

Behind every great do-it-yourselfer is a well-stocked toolbox fi lled with the best products for projects and repairs.

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When home issues happen (and they will), this preassembled set contains all the basics for home repairs— hammer, pliers, screwdrivers, wrenches, measuring tape, level, utility knife, a fl ashlight, and 80-plus assorted bits and sockets—in a heavy-duty case. If only fixing repairs were so convenient. Vastar Home Repair Set, $50; amazon.com

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consider the Kobalt 119-Piece Household Tool Set with quickrelease ratchets, bit driver, magnetic mat, and circuit tester. $100; lowes.com

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EXTRA HELP

Add these hardware-store staples (all under $14) to your tool arsenal. 1 Putty knife for plaster repair (and emergency cakefrosting). 2 A level with horizontal, vertical, and end bubble vials to check straightness and plumb. 3 Duct tape is a quick patch for leaky pipes, torn vinyl, and most fender benders. 4 Sandpaper preps surfaces and sharpens scissors. 5 Wire cleaning brushes remove paint and rust. 6 Steel wool cleans delicate surfaces like glass and marble, plus is a chew-proof seal for critter holes.

7 A caulk gun with a pressure rod for control and a built-in spout cutter.

HERO TOOL Arrow T50R.E.D. staple gun and nailer, $39; arrowfastener.com PROJ ECT

Upholstering chairs WHY

Because it not only staples fabric to the seat but also nails in decorative brads.

Adjust the force to accommodate any base material. A little window lets you check to see when you are running low on staples.

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GEAR TIES Use Nite Ize rubber ties (3"–18") to: Q organize cords and cables Q support climbing plants Q shape into a smartphone stand Q tie back curtains Q tether camping gear. $11 for eight; walmart.com

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This stretchy plastic tape insulates electrical wire and also: Q creates decorative stripes on walls, floors, appliances, and lampshades Q turns plain pajamas into Stormtrooper costumes Q repairs leaks in vacuum hoses Q improves grip on tools, hockey sticks, garden rakes Q keeps soccer shin guards in place Q controls reverberation on cymbals and drums Q reinforces worn computer cables and extension cords Q replaces worn-out colors on a Rubik’s Cube.

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HERO TOOL Hang-O-Matic, $15; thegrommet.com PROJECT

Hanging pictures for a gallery wall.

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Because two sliding metal markers create dimples where the nails go. (No pencil needed.) It’s lightweight so your arms won’t get tired no matter how many pics you have to hang. The built-in level keeps pictures straight. And at 9 inches long, it doesn’t use much toolbox space. Q

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A software engineer with a passion for making furniture dreams up a painted plywood coffee table that looks like it’s topped with tile. A stencil makes it possible.

I WAS INSPIRED BY THE BLACK-ANDWHITE TILE TREND I’VE BEEN SEEING IN KITCHENS AND BATHROOMS. ASHLEY BASNIGHT

Cement tiles in graphic patterns are making a splash on fl oors and walls.

Ashley Basnight of Norman, OK, translated this trend into something that’s inexpensive, mobile, and easy to change if she tires of the look. Ashley, who writes the blog Handmade Haven, painted a piece of plywood to look like tiles, trimmed it, and outfi tted it with hairpin legs, all for about $65. She sized the coffee table top based on the stencil dimensions (8×8 inches) so the fi nal design would have 12 complete “tiles.”

Turn the page for the how-to and three more patterns.

HERO TOOL Wooster Bristle Stencil Brush, $13; homedepot.com

W H Y Because its

flat-end bristles keep paint from getting under the stencil. “I like that the bristles aren’t too stiff,” Ashley says.

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PHOTO: (BRUSH) CARSON DOWNING

U S E D F O R Painting with a stencil.

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WHAT SHE DID

Ashley recommends a chalk-finish paint for a matte look, good coverage, and quick dry time. Practice your stenciling on a scrap of plywood.

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24"×32" plywood Dark paint (such as Chalked Ultra Matte in Charcoal; rustoleum.com) Q Stencil with 8"×8" tile pattern (such as Santa Ana, medium; cuttingedge stencils.com) Q Painters tape Q White paint Q Clear protective finish Q Four 16" hairpin legs (diyhairpinlegs.com) Q Plywood scrap Q Black spray paint Q Clear protective spray finish Q 1×2 pine trim cut to 33¹⁄2" (2) and 25¹⁄2" (2) Q Q

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Coat one side of the plywood with dark paint, top left; let dry.

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Starting in a corner,

AS H LEY LI KE D TH E LOO K O F O N E COAT O F PAI NT.

tape the stencil to the plywood and dab on white paint with the stencil brush. Remove stencil.

While paint is drying, clean paint off stencil as needed. Repeat, working across the plywood, top right, to create four tiles across and three tiles down. Brush on clear protective finish; let dry.

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Set legs on plywood scrap, above left, and spray with black paint; let dry. Spray with clear protective finish; let dry.

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APPLY TRIM

Miter-cut both ends of the pine trim pieces.

Glue one trim piece in place along an edge of the plywood, making the top of the trim flush with the top of the plywood; secure with brad nailer.

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Screw legs to bottom of table.

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Smart shopping and sweat equity helped a pair of handy homeowners transform a dated and cramped kitchen while keeping their budget and style intact.

Scraping off the original popcorn ceilings with putty knives created a smooth surface for painted planks of lauan plywood, which Myquillyn and Chad Smith bought and had cut into 12-inch boards at a home store.

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The Smiths balanced a few splurges (like quartz-surfacing counters and new appliances) with savings on self-assemble IKEA cabinets and basic subway tile. Wood fl oors were an upgrade to the vinyl, though still a bargain: The wood was salvaged from the walls of an enclosed back porch.

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ou could call Myquillyn and Chad Smith nesting experts.

They’ve settled into 14 new houses in 23 years, honing their DIY chops with each move. A kitchen remodel, though, was uncharted territory, and the 1987 farmhouse they found in Midland, NC, was due. “We did the remodel in stages,” says Myquillyn (creator of, no surprise, thenester.com). “We paid cash for everything, so we worked slowly.” They started by knocking out most of the wall dividing the cramped kitchen from the dining room and reworking the floor plan to include a big island. That was phase one, and it took several months. Next came a baking station, some tiling work, and eventually a new ceiling treatment.

“This was the fi rst kitchen I ever had any say in,” Myquillyn says.

“Getting to pick out everything was so exciting that it far outweighed the hassle and little inconveniences.”

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Barnwood scraps from the property, formerly a sawmill, became rustic display shelves in a nook built into the space above a staircase.

The Smiths loved the Dutch door between the kitchen and laundry room (a holdover from a previous homeowner), but they treated it to a fresh coat of dark gray paint (Porcelain Shale by Valspar).

HERO TOOL DeWalt DCS570B 20V Max Cordless 7¹⁄4" Circular Saw, $159; acetool.com U S E D F O R Everything.

It came in especially handy for cutting this kitchen’s floorboards and shelves to size.

W H Y Because the

powerful battery means you can make lots of cuts before recharging.

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To get the high-end Viking range and Thermador vent hood for less, Myquillyn shopped Craigslist.

The three-hour drive to pick them up was worth it. Brand new, the pair would cost $10,000 or more.

The Smiths paid only $2,900 for the sixyear-old appliances in like-new condition.

“Appliances are my love language,” she says. “I don’t care about diamond rings or trips to Hawaii. I want nice appliances.”

The end of the island is wood, so nailing on decorative trim was easy. A few coats of paint and the design looked original.

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A narrow cabinet adds storage without eating up countertop space.

The cabinet feet felt too mod, so Myquillyn hid them with slices of downed branches.

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Matt Mattus hasn’t taken a July vacation in years, but he’s not complaining. When the sweet peas are blooming, he’s more than happy to be tethered to his garden.

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t’s the scent—a heady bouquet of honey and vanilla with a hint of orange blossoms—that makes sweet peas so unforgettable. But for Matt Mattus scent is secondary. “Their wide-ranging color palette is unmatched in the floral world,” says Matt, a plant collector who writes the blog Growing with Plants.

“You can’t find such pure hues anywhere else, except in Jolly Rancher candies.”

Matt’s fascination for the fast-paced climbers took hold after growing his first sweet pea (an English Spencer) in 1986. The next year he joined The National Sweet Pea Society in England. Since then he has grown almost every kind—bicolored, flaked (white with specks of color), striped, and old-fashioned—in his 2-acre garden in Worcester, MA. When they peak in July, he walks the beds daily cutting stems.

“Every table in every room has a fresh bouquet. The entire house smells incredible.”

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Last year Matt grew more than 60 sweet pea varieties, including Spencer strains with large flowers and long stems as well as old-fashioned types with superior fragrance. A pink ‘Florencecourt’, top left, climbs an iron obelisk.

H O M E G A R D E N E R S W E LOV E

GROUND SUPPORT Matt uses three types of support in his garden. Make sure structures are plenty tall. Sweet peas can reach 10 feet.

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Growing one sweet pea on a bamboo pole results in prizewinning flowers on long (up to 18 inches) stems.

GROWING TIPS

N ET TI N G

Stretch squared plastic netting between poles and plant sweet peas 6–8 inches apart.

You’ll have a flowercovered wall by summer.

O B E LI S KS

Twig and iron towers provide support and a vertical design element in containers and beds.

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Q WHEN TO PLANT Sweet peas’ fast and short growing season makes them almost impossible to buy as seedlings in nurseries and garden centers.

In regions with mild winters (where the ground doesn’t freeze), yOu can sow seeds in the fall. In regions where winters are cold and summers are hot and often come early, plant seeds as soon as you can work the soil.

Matt suggests starting seeds indoors in late winter then

transplanting seedlings to the garden in early spring. (They don’t mind cold or light frost.) You’ll have flowers before the heat and humidity arrive.

Q SEED PREP To speed germination, soak seeds in water overnight, but no longer than 12 hours or you’ll damage the seed.

appreciate a little afternoon shade.

Q SOIL PH “Lots of gardeners never worry about soil pH with their sweet peas,” Matt says, “but mine grow three times better in soil with a 7.5 pH.”

step, you’ll end up with a wiry, little stem with tiny foliage and flowers.”

Q TENDRIL CONTROL Tendrils emerge at the end of each leaflet and need something to grab.

If they don’t have a Q PINCH BACK trellis or fencing, One of the most they’ll grasp nearby important steps in buds, leaves, or plants raising sweet peas is and choke them. pinching off the tops “I snip off tendrils of to right above the Q SUN, THEN my cordon-trained second set of leaves SHADE In general, when seedlings reach Spencer strains sunny spots are best. 6 inches. “It makes the regularly once they hit their growing stride If summer heat arrives plant stronger,” Matt in early summer.” says. “If you skip this fast, sweet peas

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‘ DAI LY MAI L’

A Spencer type with frilly, delicatepink flowers.

Ideal for cutting.

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This long-stem, mostly white sweet pea has an icy-blue flush and a spicy scent.

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Mauve blossoms with white highlights glow subtly in the garden.

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One of the darkest sweet peas, its burgundy petals look like Merlot in the sun.

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This 5-foot-tall bicolor variety has white petals with a pinkish-red hood and is great in containers.

S E E D SOU RC E S For cutting flowers, Matt’s favorite sources are in England: Owl’s Acre Seed, owlsacreseeds.co.uk, and Roger Parsons Sweet Peas, rpsweetpeas.com.

For a U.S. source, try Enchanting Sweet Peas, enchanting sweetpeas.com. Q

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Boston’s historical Green Monster isn’t the only green attraction at Fenway Park. A rooftop garden guarantees the home team a winning growing season.

BY K AT H Y B A R N E S P H OTO S M I C H A E L H A N S O N

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ight above the offices of the Boston Red Sox, along the third baseline at Fenway Park, grows a wildly productive vegetable and herb garden. It’s an unlikely setting for a garden, but Fenway Farms, now in its third season, has a good thing growing.

“We wanted to be an example for the community, to demonstrate the possibilities of urban farming,” says Chris Knight, director of ballpark planning and development at Fenway.

The garden was created in partnership with Green City Growers, a Boston company that transforms unused spaces into productive farms. They farm rows of modular plastic milk crates containing a grow bag filled with potting soil. Last season, Fenway Farms produced nearly 6,000 pounds of vegetables, donating around 25 percent to a food bank and using the rest at the ballpark. Now, while fans can still get hot dogs and peanuts in the stands, they can also hit Fenway restaurants for kale salad, stuffed eggplant, and fried squash blossoms—all using ingredients grown a few feet away.

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Gardeners at Fenway Farms tend fruits, herbs, and vegetables in more than 1,800 containers.

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A drip irrigation system, right, prevents wasted water; tubes above it support covers that protect crops from frost and wind. The garden grows more than 50 types of vegetables and fruit between spring and fall. Visitors can view the garden during regular ballpark tours, bottom right.

GROW A MILK-CRATE GARDEN Landscape designer Rie Macchiarolo of Green City Growers explains how to reap a big harvest using crates.

CONTAINER Lightweight milk crates with built-in handles, which can be found at most hardware stores, are easy to move. Line them up to create what is essentially a raised bed configured to your space. A grow bag, like Ecogardener’s Square Foot Planter Raised Bed Fabric Pot ($20 for four; amazon.com), controls erosion and ensures good drainage.

‘Bolero’ carrots

‘Orient Express’ and ‘Nubia’ eggplant

SOIL Use a high-quality organic potting soil amended with perlite or vermiculite. This helps retain water and prevents soil compaction.

Fenway Farms tops off the grow bags with a compost-based soil mix each spring to replace what’s lost through harvesting or wind.

SUNLIGHT Most vegetables need about 6 hours of full sun each day. If sunlight is limited, you can still grow greens, lettuces, and herbs in about 4 hours of daily sunlight.

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Green City Growers farmer Laura Feddersen collects eggplant, right.

Gardeners regularly update a board, above, to reflect what they’re currently harvesting and record the total harvest for the season. Q

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MELON BAR If you’ve never tried salt on watermelon, you might fi nd the idea strange. But if our love of salted caramel has taught us anything, it’s that even the sweetest things taste more fl avorful with a sprinkle. Turn this long-standing salty-sweet tradition into a party dessert station: Set out watermelon slices and wedges (cut up yellow, orange, and mini varieties, too) with a selection of purchased and homemade salt blends. (See our favorites, below.)

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G R AY S E A SALT This French salt gets its color from the clay-lined salt ponds where it’s harvested. Try San Francisco Salt Co.’s Coarse Grey Sea Salt (sfsalt.com). LE M O N - BA S I L SALT Make it: Stir together ¹⁄2 cup sea salt flakes, ¹⁄4 cup sugar, zest of 2 lemons, 2 Tbsp. fi nely chopped fresh basil, and 1 tsp. cracked black pepper. C H I LE - LI M E S E A SO N I N G A blend of chile pepper, salt, and dehydrated lime juice, this popular Mexican blend is a common topper for mango and found in many grocery stores. (Tajín is a favorite brand.)

LI M E - M I NT SALT Make it: Stir together ¹⁄2 cup sea salt fl akes, ¹⁄4 cup sugar, zest of 2 limes, and 2 Tbsp. fi nely chopped fresh mint. Q

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EASY, DELICIOUS RECIPES FOR A BETTER DINNER TONIGHT

SPECIAL!

NO-COOK RECIPES

TAHINI

¹⁄2 cup

GARLIC

1 clove, minced

LEMON JUICE

2 Tbsp.

MIXED HERBS

2 cups parsley, mint, and/or cilantro

CHICKPEAS

two 15-oz. cans, rinsed and drained

CUMIN

¹⁄2 tsp.

CHERRY TOMATOES

CUCUMBER

1 medium, sliced

GREEN ONIONS

6, sliced

CHICKPEA-HERB FLATBREADS The base of this flatbread dish is a chunky spin on hummus, made with chickpeas, tahini (sesame seed paste), lemon, cumin, and lots of herbs.

START TO FINISH 20 min.

FLATBREAD

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1. For sauce: In a small bowl whisk together tahini, ¹⁄3 cup water, and the garlic until

smooth. Set aside 2 Tbsp. Stir lemon juice and ¹⁄8 tsp. salt into remaining sauce.

Thin to drizzling consistency with water, if necessary.

2. In a food processor combine 1¹⁄2 cups herbs and reserved 2 Tbsp. sauce.

Pulse until fi nely chopped.

Add chickpeas, cumin, and ¹⁄2 tsp. salt; pulse to form a coarse spread.

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3. For salad: In a large bowl combine tomatoes, cucumber, green onions, and remaining ¹⁄2 cup herbs. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil, ¹⁄4 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄8 tsp. black pepper; toss. Spread chickpea mixture on each flatbread.

Top with salad; drizzle with sauce. Serve with lemon wedges. Makes 6 servings.

EACH SERVING 441 cal, 16 g fat, 847 mg sodium, 62 g carb, 9 g fiber, 7 g sugars, 16 g pro.

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1 pt., halved

F O O D FA S T & F R E S H

FROZEN PEAS

2 cups thawed

BUTTERMILK

2 cups

ASPARAGUS

8 oz., trimmed

SLICED ALMONDS

¹⁄3 cup, toasted

SNIPPED CHIVES

¹⁄4 cup

CHILLED PEA SOUP WITH VEGETABLE NOODLES A quick whirl in a blender transforms sweet peas, buttermilk, and lemon into a tangy, rich soup.

To quickly thaw frozen peas, let them stand in hot water for 2 minutes.

Drain then rinse with cold water before using.

START TO FINISH 20 min.

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1. In a blender combine peas, buttermilk, lemon juice, and ¹⁄2 tsp. salt. Cover; blend until smooth. Divide soup among four bowls.

2. Using a vegetable peeler, shave zucchini and asparagus into thin ribbons.

Divide vegetables among

bowls. Top each with toasted almonds and chives.

Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Makes 4 servings.

EACH SERVING 230 cal, 6 g fat, 8 mg chol, 699 mg sodium, 32 g carb, 6 g fiber, 13 g sugars, 14 g pro.

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SESAME-SHRIMP NOODLE BOWL BEAN THREAD NOODLES

4 oz.

Bean thread noodles (also called glass noodles, cellophane noodles, or Chinese vermicelli) can be found in the ethnic section of many grocery stores or at Asian markets.

Cooked rice noodles work, too.

START TO FINISH 30 min.

RICE VINEGAR

¹⁄3 cup

1. Soak noodles in enough hot water to cover (about

SOY SAUCE

¹⁄4 cup

TOASTED SESAME OIL

¹⁄4 cup

MEDIUM SHRIMP

1 lb., cooked and peeled

REFRIGERATED FIRM TOFU

12 oz., drained, patted dry, and cubed

CELERY

4 stalks, very thinly sliced

RED CABBAGE

¹⁄4 head, shredded (2³⁄4 cup)

FRESNO CHILE PEPPER

1 fresh, thinly sliced

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Summerinspired dinners

Get more quick and delicious recipes at BHG.com/ FastAndFresh.

1 qt.) 10 minutes or until just soft; drain.

Rinse with cold water; drain.

Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Add noodles; stir to coat.

2. Add shrimp, tofu, celery, cabbage, and chile pepper to noodle mixture; toss gently. Season to taste with salt.

Makes 4 servings.

EACH SERVING 430 cal, 18 g fat, 183 mg chol, 748 mg sodium, 35 g carb, 3 g fiber, 6 g sugars, 33 g pro.

SERVE WITH FRESH CILANTRO SPRIGS AND A BIG SQUEEZE OF LIME.

F O O D FA S T & F R E S H

SHALLOT

1, finely chopped

SHERRY VINEGAR

2 Tbsp.

DIJON-STYLE MUSTARD

2 tsp.

HEARTY ITALIAN BREAD

4 cups cubed

BABY K ALE

one 5-oz. pkg.

STRAWBERRIES

1¹⁄2 cups sliced

CHICKEN & STRAWBERRY PANZANELLA Day-old bakery Italian bread works best for panzanella, an Italian bread salad. The drier the bread, the more it will soak up the dressing and juices from the strawberries.

To quickly dry fresh bread, spread cubes on a baking sheet and bake in a 300°F oven for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once.

START TO FINISH 25 min.

PINE NUTS

¹⁄4 cup, toasted

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1. Remove meat from chicken, discarding skin and bones. Cut meat into bite-size pieces.

(You should have about

3¹⁄2 cups.) In a small bowl combine shallot, vinegar, mustard, ¹⁄4 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄4 tsp. black pepper.

Whisk in ¹⁄3 cup olive oil in a steady stream until emulsified.

2. Arrange chicken, bread, kale, strawberries, and pine nuts on a platter. Drizzle with dressing. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper; toss.

Makes 4 servings.

EACH SERVING 552 cal, 33 g fat, 127 mg chol, 821 mg sodium, 28 g carb, 4 g fiber, 5 g sugars, 38 g pro.

FOOD DESSERTS

the big CHILL

We love a good comeback story, especially when it’s a no-bake dessert in time for peak summer heat. Give your oven the month off and make one of these updated spins on the retro icebox cake.

GINGER-LIME ICEBOX CAKE At their most basic, icebox cakes are alternating layers of whipped cream filling and cookies that soften as they chill.

This rendition pairs the best of Key lime pie and cheesecake: a big squeeze of lime juice and cream cheese in the filling.

Gingersnap cookies spice it up.

Named for the chilling time in an icebox—the precursor to our modern fridge— icebox desserts became popular in the 1920s and ’30s as packaged cookies hit store shelves. (BH&G’s cookbook ran its first such recipe in 1930.) The bestknown combo of chocolate wafers and whipped cream was also one of the first recipes printed on a food package.

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FOOD STYLING: KELSEY BULAT; RECIPES BY: DANIELLE CENTONI

FROM TH E ARC H IVE S

Walnut Raspberry Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

California Walnuts FOR THE BEST SIMPLE SALADS EVER For flavor, texture and heart-healthy* goodness, toss in chopped or toasted California walnuts. For these recipes and more visit Walnuts.org So Simple. So Good.™

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Romaine Salad with Walnuts and Beets

Lemony Zucchini Salad with Walnuts

Kale, Apple, Pancetta and Walnut Salad

FOOD DESSERTS

S’MORES ICEBOX CAKE An icon reimagined: graham crackers layered with a filling of marshmallow creme and mascarpone cheese.

The broiler stands in for a campfi re to give marshmallows that familiar torched flavor and melt the chocolate.

BERRY ICEBOX PIE Blackberry preserves, sour cream, and orange zest flavor the barely sweet filling.

Paired with vanilla wafers, it’s reminiscent of berry shortcake.

For crunchy contrast, save some cookies to layer on top before serving.

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FOOD DESSERTS

THE LONGER YOU CHILL THESE, THE SOFTER THE LAYERS. SIX TO 8 HOURS IS THE MINIMUM, BUT THEY CAN BE MADE UP TO 24 HOURS AHEAD.

TOASTED COCONUT ICEBOX CAKE Two kinds of coconut—toasted flakes and whipped coconut cream—surround buttery cookies in this cake inspired by a popular Girl Scout cookie. Finish it with drizzles of hot fudge and caramel sauce. (Cool chemistry: The solids that separate from the liquid in a chilled can of full-fat coconut milk whip up to fl uff y soft peaks.) Q

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The Wilsondebrianos relocated from New York to Charleston, SC, where they’ve made a tradition of hosting a Fourth of July party.

“If we have a BBQ, rest assured we’re having burgers,” Chevalo (standing, far right) says. “If we make them, people will come.”

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CHEVALO’S BURGER CHECKLIST

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Buy 80/20 ground beef. “It has the best fat content for moisture and flavor,” Chevalo says.

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Gently work in the marinade with your hands until just distributed (until you don’t see any of the marinade). Don’t overwork the meat or the burger will be tough. Marinate at least 30 minutes.

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Chevalo prefers the flavor you get from a charcoal grill, but a gas grill or a cast-iron skillet on the stove also turns out delicious burgers. Cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium doneness. If the meat is marinated, mediumwell or even welldone burgers will still be juicy.

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here’s only one thing separating an ordinary burger from an extraordinary one,” Chevalo Wilsondebriano says. “It’s got to be juicy to be unforgettable.” Chevalo should know. He and his wife, Monique, built their booming food business, Charleston Gourmet Burger Co., around a simple technique they believe delivers the juiciest hamburgers: marinating the ground beef. After years of impressing friends and family with their signature burgers at cookouts, the couple bottled their secret: an all-natural meat marinade now sold in grocery stores around the country and on QVC. “Every single bite should be a wow, and there’s only one way to make that happen,” Monique says. “You can’t brush a sauce on the top of a patty and expect that to do it. You have to work the marinade into the meat with your bare hands and massage it into every morsel of the beef.”

Then you need a little patience. The longer you let the mixture sit, the greater the reward.

Chevalo recommends at least 30 minutes, but marinating it overnight produces the best results. That’s what he does every Fourth of July when they host an annual burger bash.

The couple rounds out the menu with grilled corn on the cob topped with PimientoCheese Butter, a rice salad full of fresh fruit, and tangy buttermilk slaw that disappears almost as quickly as Chevalo’s burgers. “Find me another food that is as universally loved as a hamburger,” he says with a laugh. “I’m beginning to think a good, juicy burger is about as close as we’re ever going to get to world peace.”

Chevalo starts with a quarter pound of meat, shapes it into a ball, and flattens it to about ¹⁄2 to ³⁄4 inch thick and slightly bigger than the bun.

The patties will cook more evenly and stay flat and not shrink if you press your thumb into the center to make a dimple.

Opposite: Extended family gathers to celebrate the Fourth. Q Above: Chevalo serves his signature burgers from large breadboards loaded with toppings. ”We love to offer a surprising assortment even though the meat is the star.” Q Below left: Extra-tart berry lemonade is the couple’s favorite beverage. Q Below right: Monique (center) and her sisters, Torri and Tonja, add easy sides that reflect the flavors of Charleston.

IF YOU TAKE A BITE AND YOU DON’T NEED A NAPKIN TO WIPE YOUR HANDS, I’VE GOT NEWS FOR YOU: YOUR MEAT ISN’T JUICY ENOUGH. CHEVALO WILSONDEBRIANO

WORTHY SIDES The Wilsondebrianos’ side dishes play off popular regional ingredients.

PEACHY RICE SALAD

”I like to use Carolina Gold rice in a cold salad because it is fluffy but holds up well on a hot day,” Monique says.

She adds fresh peach slices, cherry tomatoes, blueberries, basil, and a spicy pepper jelly vinaigrette that brings all the flavors together.

BUTTERMILK HERB SLAW

Monique adds torn kale and pickled banana peppers to the traditional cabbage and carrot combo.

The slaw is delicious on the burgers, too.

GRILLED CORN WITH PIMIENTOCHEESE BUTTER

A rich pimiento-cheese combo stirred into softened butter melts over an ear of hot grilled corn. Is there anything else to say but “Yum”? Q

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BADMINTON. SLEEPING CABINS. WINE. DEBORAH BOWMAN AND ROBERT RICCARDI’S CALIFORNIA HOME HAS BECOME A STYLISH, LAID-BACK RETREAT FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY— A KIND OF SUMMER CAMP FOR GROWN-UPS. 102

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Deborah Bowman and Robert Riccardi added several doors and windows, opposite, for a better flow between indoors and out. Beneath a 16-foot-high ceiling, this page, Deborah arranged the living room seating for easy conversation. A pair of old leather trunks sits side by side in place of a formal coffee table.

Adjustable furniture converts for larger gatherings.

In the dining room, above, the table (inspired by a midcentury design) extends to fit up to 14. The patio, right, is usually set up for lounging, but hinged legs on the custom-made coffee table elevate it to dining height for outdoor entertaining. The sofa and armchairs are just pushed back and replaced with a pair of benches.

hese days, when Deborah Bowman anticipates a bevy of weekend guests at her house outside of Calistoga, CA, she’s coolheaded and relaxed. That wasn’t always the case. She and her husband, Robert Riccardi, used to spend days shopping for and prepping food. “After years of trying to do everything, we’ve come to realize that we don’t need to put so much pressure on ourselves,” Deborah says. “It’s more relaxing and fun to let guests help with, or even take over, an entire meal. And they’re happy to do it!”

That laid-back approach carries over into all aspects of weekends at their home, which has the feel of an adult summer camp. There are bikes for getting to nearby vineyards, hammocks for napping, and badminton rackets for afternoon matches. In the evening, Robert, an advertising executive, screens classic movies in the living room or mixes drinks in a former tractor shed they’ve transformed into a bar and pool room.

When the evening winds down, two outlying cabins become prized sleeping spots. They lack heat and hot water, but their simplicity is part of the appeal. “They are quiet except for the crickets and frogs, dark but for the stars,” Deborah says.

“Best of all, they have no cell reception.”

It’s the 1,855square-foot house that is the hub, however.

The couple renovated the place five years ago with entertaining in mind, opening it up to the outdoors and decorating with durable fabrics, forgiving surfaces, and a core of midcentury modern furnishings rich in patina. Deborah—a graphic designer who previously worked in a San Francisco auction house—is a savvy antiques hunter, drawn to clean lines as well as signs of age. “Nothing here is precious. Dogs on sofas, kids dripping ice cream. Those things don’t faze me,” she says. “They’re just signs of life.”

Portions of Deborah and Robert’s property *were damaged in the Tubbs wildfire. They are in the process of rebuilding.

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O PE N C U B B I E S M E AN G U E STS CAN S POT TH E D I S H E S TH EY N E E D.

Deborah redesigned the former galley kitchen to accommodate a crowd. She worked in as much counter space as possible and a zinctopped central island to give multiple cooks room to prep.

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THE PLACE IS FULLY ALIVE WHEN EVERY SQUARE INCH IS BEING USED. DEBORAH BOWMAN

In a sleeping cabin, above left, mismatched bedside lamps and a stool used as a side table reflect the main home’s casual vibe. Artwork climbing to the ceiling stands in for a headboard.

Evenings invariably wind down with a game of pool in the converted tractor shed, left, where wallmounted shelves serve as a makeshift bar. Robert and Deborah, above, spruced up the shed with new wall paneling and ceiling beams, plus reclaimed windows and hardware.

Two new sets of double doors completed its transformation from utilitarian to welcoming. Q

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Twin beds in the main house’s guest rooms make sleepovers feel like summer camp.

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the

WHEN FLOWERS GROW SIDE

BY SIDE WITH INGREDIENTS FOR DINNER, THE RESULT IS A FEAST FOR ALL THE SENSES.

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BY T OVA H M A R T I N P H OTO S J U L I A N A S O H N

In New York’s Catskill Mountains, Roger Griffith edged his vegetable and flower beds with stacked fieldstone and built fencing out of cedar posts topped with yew branches from his yard.

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oger Griffith was about five years into gardening at his 1-acre property in New York’s Catskill Mountains when he realized, “I’m growing waaaay too much food,” he says. That’s when he decided to replace some of his zucchini and kale with beds full of dahlias, marigolds, and kalimeris, a move that added masses of color and texture to the landscape. As a sculpture conservator for New York’s Museum of Modern Art and an artist himself, Roger has long approached gardening with a strong visual sensibility, even when it comes to edibles. Rather than planting one row of a particular vegetable, for instance, he fills a bed with it, creating a uniform block of green. “That’s where my modernist side fits in,” he says. “I want it to look clean.” The garden feeds his love of cooking—whether he’s growing the herb shiso for a Japanese-inspired salad or Hungarian wax peppers for his Aunt Sis’ pepper butter—and satisfies his creative side. “Sometimes I climb up on the roof just to see the garden from a bird’s-eye view.”

Roger, above, takes a breather between billowing ‘Annabelle’ hydrangeas and feathery hairgrass. Cleomes, right, self-seed annually along a path. To blend the house with the landscape, Roger painted the formerly white exterior an earthy gray. He replaced the original asphalt driveway with a two-lane path of river rocks, opposite, which look more natural against the soft lawn.

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TENDER HERBS G R OW O U T S I D E I N P OT S I N SUMMER AND COME INDOORS FOR WINTER .

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CREATING CONTRAST Throughout his garden, Roger plays textures against one another.

The result in the entry garden, right, is a reachout-and-touch-it effect.

Accented by pyramidshape arborvitae and lilacs in lollipop form, fine-texture lavender and various thymes spill over the stone-edged beds. Further softening the scene are volunteer herbs, such as feverfew, that self-sow in the cracks between the stones.

USING THE SAME M AT E R I A L T O EDGE ALL BEDS UNIFIES T H E S PAC E S .

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COLOR

PLANTING IN MASS STO N E D RIVEWAY

LAY OF THE LAND Roger organized his garden so the ingredients grow on an axis with the front door. Herbs occupy the border nearest the kitchen. Beyond the driveway, a fountain filled with exuberant flowers signals the start of the vegetable garden.

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“Whether perennials or vegetables, big blocks of color make an impact,” Roger says.

A path lined by whiteflowering kalimeris and pink cleomes leads to a central fountain filled with dark boxwood and the perennial ‘Lemon Queen’ sunflower, above. The petals’ pastel shades offset the darker vegetables, such as deep purple shiso.

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Annual vegetables can make for a one-dimensional garden. Roger’s solution is to create exclamation points in the form of tall vertical elements throughout.

After he harvests spring peas, he leaves the bamboo stakes like sculptures between Russian sage, left. Pillars of scarlet runner beans (page 108) and the arborvitae columns in front of the house also add height. “Any vertical elements are whimsical and fun,” Roger says. “They send your eye upward and give architecture to the garden.” The pyramids play against orb shapes like the clipped boxwood, above. Q

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TANGY CREAM CHEESE & CHERRY PIE We gave throwback no-bake cherry cheesecake a lighter spin with Greek yogurt in the filling and an extra-crispy crust. But the biggest update is swapping canned pie filling for a fresh cherry topper.

BY C A R R I E B OY D P H OTO S B R I E PA S S A N O FOOD ST YLING K E L S E Y B U L AT

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Tart cherry season is too short for soggy crusts, runny fillings, and lessthan-fresh toppings. We’ve tweaked, tested, and perfected two cherry pie favorites, so all you have to worry about is getting your hands on as much of this fleeting fruit as you can.

DOUBLE-CRUST CHERRY PIE

THE MODERN A few swaps make this cream cheese pie more wholesome and delicious.

Q

TH E C RU ST

Panko mixed with graham crackers gives this crust a crispy, pleasantly gritty bite.

We’ll never make a graham cracker crust without it again.

Q

TH E C H E RRI E S

Warming cherries with a spoonful of honey brings out their flavor, and it’s almost as easy as opening a can.

THE CLASSIC The biggest frustrations with traditional cherry pie are undercooked pastry and a watery filling. We fixed both.

Q

Goldilocks has met her match. This pie checks all the “just right” boxes: flaky pastry, thickened cherry filling—every time— and playful (not complicated) cutouts.

TH E C RU ST

No soggy bottoms here. The trick is to start at a high temp to set the pastry, then finish at a lower one.

Q

TH E C H E RRI E S

Fresh and frozen cherries give different amounts of juice.

Measure fruit and juice separately for a filling that’s never soupy.

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DOUBLE-CRUST CHERRY PIE HANDS-ON TIME 55 min.

TOTAL TIME 2 hr. 10 min.

6

1 3

cups fresh pitted tart red cherries or two 12-oz. pkg. frozen unsweetened pitted tart red cherries cup sugar, plus more for sprinkling Tbsp. cornstarch Pastry for Double-Crust Pie (below) Milk

1. For fresh cherries, catch the juices as you pit them. (During our testing, we didn’t get much juice from fresh cherries.

But if yours are extra-juicy, use up to ¹⁄4 cup. It’s fine if you have little or no juice.) If using frozen cherries, thaw and reserve ¹⁄4 cup juice. In an extra-large bowl stir together sugar and cornstarch.

Add cherries and reserved juice; toss.

2. Preheat oven to 450°F. Prepare pastry. On a lightly floured surface, roll

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mixture is moistened. Gather mixture into a ball, kneading gently until it holds together. Divide into two balls.

PER SLICE 473 cal, 19 g fat, 342 mg sodium, 15 mg chol, 72 g carb, 3 g fiber, 35 g sugars, 5 g pro.

TANGY CREAM CHEESE AND CHERRY PIE HANDS-ON TIME 25 min.

TOTAL 5 hr. 35 min., includes chilling 1

cup crushed graham crackers (about 20 squares) ¹⁄2 cup panko 3 Tbsp. sugar ¹⁄3 cup butter, melted ¹⁄2 tsp. salt 1 8-oz. pkg. low-fat cream cheese, softened ³⁄4 cup plain Greek yogurt ¹⁄2 cup sugar 2 tsp. vanilla bean paste 1¹⁄4 cups heavy cream 2 cups fresh pitted tart red cherries or frozen unsweetened pitted tart red cherries, partially thawed 1 Tbsp. honey

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a large bowl combine graham crackers, panko, 3 Tbsp. sugar, the butter, and salt. Press into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake 10 minutes or until light brown; let cool.

2. In a large bowl beat cream cheese, Greek yogurt, ¹⁄2 cup sugar, and the vanilla with a mixer on medium-high 2 minutes or until light and fl uff y. In a second bowl beat cream on medium

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one pastry ball from center to edges into a 12-inch circle. Ease pastry into pie plate without stretching it.

Repeat rolling with second pastry ball.

3. Stir cherry mixture; transfer to pastry-lined pie plate. Trim bottom pastry even with edge of pie plate, reserving trimmings.

4. For pastry decorations: Using a 1-inch circle cookie cutter cut out circles on second pastry, reserving some circles for topping.

Place pastry on filling; trim to ¹⁄2 inch beyond edge of pie plate; reserve trimmings. Fold top pastry under bottom pastry; crimp edges as desired. Roll some of the reserved trimmings into slim lengths of rope, then cut into stems.

Using a ¹⁄2-inch leaf-shape cookie cutter or a paring knife, cut out leaves. Brush top pastry with milk. Arrange circles, leaves, and stems to form cherries on crust; brush with milk. Sprinkle with sugar.

If you want to skip the decorations, cut three slits in top pastry to vent pie.

5. Place a foil-lined baking sheet on rack below pie in oven. Bake 15 minutes.

Reduce oven to 375°F. Bake 1 hour more or until filling in center is bubbly. Cool on a wire rack. Makes 8 slices.

PASTRY FOR DOUBLE-CRUST PIE In a large bowl stir together 2¹⁄2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp. salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in ¹⁄2 cup shortening and ¹⁄4 cup butter, cut up, until pieces are pea size. Sprinkle 1 Tbsp. cold water over part of the flour mixture; toss with a fork. Push moistened pastry to side of bowl. Repeat moistening flour mixture, using 1 Tbsp. cold water at a time (no more than ²⁄3 cup total), until all flour

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until soft peaks form (tips will curl). Fold into yogurt mixture. Spoon into piecrust; spread evenly. Cover; chill 4 hours.

3. In a saucepan heat cherries and honey 5 minutes or until heated through and juices release; cool. Spoon cherries over each serving. Makes 8 slices.

PER SLICE 498 cal, 33 g fat, 93 mg chol, 331 mg sodium, 45 g carb, 1 g fiber, 31 g sugars, 7 g pro.

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BURGER BASH CHEVALO’S MARINATED BURGERS HANDS-ON TIME 25 min.

TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 5 min.

³⁄4 cup Worcestershire sauce ¹⁄4 cup ketchup 2 1¹⁄2 1¹⁄2 2 8

tsp. dried parsley tsp. onion powder tsp. garlic powder lb. 80 percent lean ground beef hamburger buns, split and toasted

1. In an extra-large bowl combine Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, dried parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, ¹⁄2 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. black pepper. Add ground beef. Using your hands, mix thoroughly until just combined.

(Overworking the meat will make it tough.) Divide evenly into eight ¹⁄2- to ³⁄4-inch-thick patties. Arrange in a baking pan. Cover; chill 30 minutes to 24 hours to let meat marinate.

2. Press center of each patty to form a dimple, which keeps the patties from

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doneness (160°F), turning once. Serve in toasted buns. Makes 8 burgers.

PER BURGER 459 cal, 24 g fat, 108 mg chol, 779 mg sodium, 34 g carb, 2 g fiber, 10 g sugars, 25 g pro.

BUTTERMILK HERB SLAW HANDS-ON TIME 30 min.

TOTAL TIME 2 hr. 30 min.

3

cups shredded savoy or green cabbage 3 cups shredded red cabbage 3 cups torn curly kale 1 cup julienned carrots ¹⁄2 cup drained banana pepper rings, plus 2 Tbsp. pickling liquid ¹⁄2 cup sliced pickled okra (optional) ¹⁄2 cup sliced green onions ¹⁄4 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley ¹⁄4 cup chopped fresh chives ²⁄3 cup buttermilk ¹⁄2 cup mayonnaise 3 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard 1 tsp. sugar 1 clove garlic, minced

1. For salad: In a large bowl combine cabbages, kale, carrots, banana pepper rings, okra (if desired), green onions, parsley, and chives.

2. For dressing: In a medium bowl whisk together pickling liquid, buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, sugar,

garlic, ¹⁄2 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper. Toss salad with dressing. Chill, covered, 2 to 24 hours.

Makes 12 cups.

PER 1 CUP 97 cal, 7 g fat, 5 mg chol, 236 mg sodium, 7 g carb, 2 g fiber, 3 g sugars, 2 g pro.

PEACHY RICE SALAD Carolina Gold rice is beloved in the South for its flavor, texture, and starch content. If you can’t find it, substitute a long grain rice.

HANDS-ON TIME 20 min.

TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 40 min.

1¹⁄2 cups uncooked Carolina Gold rice 2 to 3 ripe peaches, halved, pitted, and sliced (2 cups) 1 cup fresh blueberries 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ¹⁄2 cup torn fresh basil ¹⁄2 cup thinly sliced red onion 1 to 2 Fresno or jalapeño chile peppers, stemmed, seeded, and sliced* (optional) ¹⁄3 cup cider vinegar ¹⁄3 cup olive oil 2 Tbsp. red pepper jelly 2 Tbsp. minced fresh shallot 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil 1 tsp. Dijon-style mustard

1. Cook rice according to package directions. Fluff; spread in a shallow baking pan. Cover loosely; chill 1 hour.

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2. For salad: In a large bowl combine cooled rice, peaches, blueberries, tomatoes, ¹⁄2 cup torn basil, the red onion, and, if desired, chile pepper.

3. For vinaigrette: In a small bowl whisk together cider vinegar, olive oil, red pepper jelly, shallot, 1 Tbsp. chopped basil, the mustard, ¹⁄4 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄4 tsp. black pepper. Toss salad with dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Chill, covered, up to 8 hours. Stir before serving. Makes 9¹⁄2 cups.

MAKE-AHEAD TIP Refrigerate rice and vinaigrette in separate airtight containers up to 3 days. *TIP Chile peppers contain oils that can burn your skin and eyes; wear rubber gloves when prepping them.

PER ³⁄4 CUP 171 cal, 6 g fat, 110 mg sodium, 26 g carb, 1 g fiber, 6 g sugars, 2 g pro.

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RECIPE: 1. Bake Alexia Seasoned Waffle Cut Fries according to package directions 2. Transfer fries to large bowl & add 1 tsp garlic powder 3. Add ¼ cup parmesan cheese and sprinkle of chopped parsley 4. Toss to coat 5. Enjoy with side of ranch for dipping

HANDS-ON TIME 25 min.

TOTAL TIME 4 hr. 25 min.

14 3 24 12 4

cups water cups sugar lemons cups fresh raspberries cups sliced fresh strawberries

1. For simple syrup: In a large saucepan heat 3 cups of the water and the sugar over medium heat, stirring until dissolved. Let cool.

2. Juice 20 lemons. (You should have 4 cups juice.) Slice remaining lemons.

3. For raspberry puree: In a food processor process 8 cups of the raspberries in batches until smooth.

Strain through a fine-mesh sieve.

4. For lemonade concentrate: In a gallon container stir together simple syrup, lemon juice, and raspberry puree. Chill, covered, 4 to 24 hours.

5. In a 2-gal. jar stir together concentrate, remaining 11 cups water and 4 cups raspberries, and fruit slices. Serve over ice. Makes 22 cups.

PER 1 CUP 161 cal, 1 g fat, 6 mg sodium, 41 g carb, 5 g fiber, 33 g sugars, 1 g pro.

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GRILLED CORN WITH PIMIENTO-CHEESE BUTTER HANDS-ON TIME 15 min.

TOTAL TIME 30 min.

12 2 1

¹⁄3 ¹⁄4 1 8

ears fresh corn on the cob Tbsp. vegetable oil 4-oz. jar diced pimientos, drained cup butter, softened cup mayonnaise tsp. garlic powder oz. sharp cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups) Chopped fresh chives

1. Peel back husks from corn, leaving attached at base. Remove silks. Using 100-percent-cotton kitchen string, tie back husks, leaving ears exposed. Rinse; pat dry. Brush with oil; sprinkle with ¹⁄2 tsp. salt and ¹⁄2 tsp. black pepper. Grill on rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat 12 to 15 minutes or until crisp-tender, turning to brown evenly.

2. In a medium bowl stir together pimientos, butter, mayonnaise, garlic powder, and cheese. Top each ear with butter mixture and chives. Makes 12.

MAKE-AHEAD TIP Refrigerate PimientoCheese Butter in an airtight container up to 3 days. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature to soften before using.

PER COB 253 cal, 18 g fat, 34 mg chol, 305 mg sodium, 18 g carb, 2 g fiber, 6 g sugars, 8 g pro.

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THE BIG CHILL GINGER-LIME ICEBOX CAKE HANDS-ON TIME 20 min.

CHILL TIME 8 hr.

2

8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

³⁄4 cup powdered sugar 6

to 8 limes (2 Tbsp. zest;

³⁄4 cup juice) 1 2 1

tsp. vanilla cups heavy cream 16-oz. pkg. gingersnaps

1. For filling: In a large bowl beat together cream cheese, sugar, 1 Tbsp. lime zest, the lime juice, and vanilla with a mixer on medium until smooth.

2. In a second large bowl beat heavy cream with mixer on medium until soft peaks form. (Tips will curl.) Fold into cream cheese mixture.

3. Spread ¹⁄2 cup filling into a 9-inch springform pan. Top with a layer of gingersnaps (about 14). Repeat layers three times using 1¹⁄2 cups filling total, then spread remaining filling over top.

(Reserve about 8 gingersnaps.) Chill, covered, 8 to 24 hours. Remove sides of pan. Crush reserved gingersnaps; press onto sides of cake. Top with remaining lime zest. Makes 12 slices.

PER SLICE 460 cal, 31 g fat, 83 mg chol, 319 mg sodium, 41 g carb, 1 g fiber, 18 g sugars, 6 g pro.

S’MORES ICEBOX CAKE HANDS-ON TIME 20 min.

CHILL TIME 6 hr. 15 min.

1¹⁄2 cups heavy cream ¹⁄2 7-oz. carton mascarpone cheese or 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese

¹⁄2 cup powdered sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 1 7-oz. jar marshmallow creme 1¹⁄4 cups mini marshmallows ³⁄4 cup mini semisweet chocolate chips 7 graham crackers, quartered

1. For filling: In a bowl beat cream, mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla with a

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mixer on medium until soft peaks form. (Tips will curl.) Add marshmallow creme; beat until fl uff y. Fold in 1 cup marshmallows and ¹⁄2 cup chips.

2. Spread 1 cup filling into a 9×5-inch loaf pan. Spread one graham cracker quarter with a small spoonful of filling.

Top with second cracker. Stand sandwiched crackers upright. Repeat with remaining crackers and filling to form rows. Chill, covered, 6 to 24 hours.

3. Preheat broiler. Top cake with remaining ¹⁄4 cup marshmallows and chips.

Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat 1 minute or until golden. Cover loosely; chill 15 minutes before serving. Makes 12 slices.

PER SLICE 347 cal, 19 g fat, 46 mg chol, 66 mg sodium, 40 g carb, 29 g sugars, 3 g pro.

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CHILL TIME 12 hr.

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CHILL TIME 8 hr.

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“Lifestyle changes could reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s by 90 percent,” says Ayesha Sherzai, M.D., neurologist and codirector of the Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Prevention Program at Loma Linda University in California.

Much of what’s involved in reducing that risk is preventing or calming inflammation, which can cause changes in the brain that can lead to Alzheimer’s. “Inflammation in the body produces free radicals, which kill nerve cells,” says Rudolph E. Tanzi, Ph.D., professor of neurology at Harvard University. The best news: It’s never too late—or early—to adopt habits that keep your brain healthy.

Coffee, red wine, and dark chocolate are high in antioxidants that protect cells against free radicals. So indulge, intelligently. Unless you’re sensitive to caffeine, enjoy three cups of coffee a day. When choosing chocolate, look for at least 70 percent cacao, and stick to 1 ounce a day (about 110 calories). As for red wine, experts advise keeping it to one 5-ounce glass a day.

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It’s important to get eight hours of sleep to protect your brain, but quality is as important as quantity. Deep sleep is the key because that’s when the toxins that have developed during the day get cleared out and inflammation is reduced, Tanzi says.

How do you know if you’re getting deep sleep? Your body goes through several sleep cycles, including REM (or dream) sleep, which occurs after deep sleep. If you remember having dreams and/or wake up feeling refreshed, you’ve had deep sleep. Set yourself up for good zzzs by following basic sleephygiene strategies: Make your room as dark as possible, don’t work in bed, and stop doing anything stimulating—checking social media, exercising—at least an hour before bed.

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Exercise, especially aerobic, helps reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s by increasing blood flow to the brain, helping improve connections between neurons, and reducing inflammation. “When you’re sedentary, blood flow to the brain is reduced and other chemical processes are induced, which can affect your cognitive functioning,” Sherzai says.

Aim for 30- to 60-minute sessions five to six days a week or log at least 8,000 steps per day, Tanzi says. Yoga doubles the benefits by combining movement with aspects of meditation, which reduces stress and inflammation.

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A whole foods, plant-based EAT A diet—focused on vegetables, PLANTfruits, whole grains, beans, CENTRIC lentils, seeds, and nuts—is DIET high in antioxidants, which reduce inflammation. Even little changes help lower your risk, Sherzai says. A few to try: Replace a meat burger with a veggie burger. Add a serving of beans and greens to one meal daily. Switch from a sandwich to a salad for two or three lunches weekly. Also cut

SHIELD YOUR BRAIN An easy way to sum up what can help protect against Alzheimer’s is Rudolph Tanzi’s SHIELD approach: Sleep.

Handle stress.

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Learn new things.

Diet (heavy on plants, see left).

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Packaged foods are a big culprit; read labels and choose foods that are low in grams of sugar.

Skip the brain games. Learning a new skill is what helps create new synapses (neural connections) that keep your brain functioning well. The more synapses you have, the more you can afford to lose before you, well, lose it. No need to become an expert at knitting or fluent in French. Any new skill helps—no matter how small. So try learning something that enhances one of your hobbies.

For instance, if you play the piano, challenge yourself to learn a new song every week.

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Shift weight to right and repeat. Alternate sides for one minute, reaching out at different speeds.

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FOREARM PLANK Get on the floor on your knees and elbows, with elbows under shoulders and, if you can, hands clasped. Contracting your core, lift your knees off floor so your body forms a straight line from shoulders to ankles. Hold 30 seconds. Slowly build to two minutes.

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SHOP Browse the center of the grocery store first and the aisles with perishables (dairy, meat, fish, eggs) last so those foods spend less time unrefrigerated and bacteria doesn’t grow. You can also surround refrigerator items in the cart with frozen items to keep everything cold.

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Thaw meat in the fridge, not on the counter, so that meat doesn’t get too warm.

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Q Set a timer to track how long food stays out. The clock starts ticking once dishes are ready to serve. Food shouldn’t sit more than two hours.

CLEAN Let the dishwasher do the work when you can. The superhot water disinfects, and jets rinse away leftover food particles.

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Of course, schedules fluctuate, but keeping your pet’s routine as consistent as possible helps set their internal body clocks to send the right cues to wind down and wake up at regular times. This helps pets get a steady amount of sleep and improves their sleep quality.

Yes, although it’s relatively rare and may affect dogs with short noses disproportionately, especially if they’re overweight. It’s more common for a pet to have trouble sleeping because of another condition. For example, a pet with allergies may wake up to scratch. How to know if your pet isn’t sleeping well?

Changes in their behavior and activity level are key signs. If you notice that your pet is sleeping or staying awake when she normally wouldn’t, talk to your vet.

CHOOSE A COMFY BED Even though pets can snooze anywhere, it’s a good idea to have a bed placed where they can retreat if things get busy or you need to bump them from the couch or your bed. Pets can be finicky about firmness, so finding a bed they like can be trial and error, says Marcie Fallek, D.V.M. Experts have found raised sides (that function like a headrest) add comfort.

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Most healthy adult dogs need roughly 11–12 hours a day, cats at least 13, says JoAnn Morrison, D.V.M., with Banfield Pet Hospital in Vancouver, WA. They split the hours between day and night. Puppies and kittens usually need more sleep, as do senior pets.

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