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Take a minute and think of the houses you grew up in. Whether or not those spaces still exist, I’ll bet you can picture dozens of details about the rooms: where the armchairs were, where the TV stood, what the floor lamp looked like, even what knickknack or book was on what shelf. In most people’s houses, things tend to fi nd a place and stay there for years—if not decades. Why does this happen? Maybe we like the continuity of a certain arrangement of furniture and objects, or maybe we stop seeing our belongings during the comings and goings of our everyday lives.

My house is no different. I tend to leave things where I fi rst put them. A houseplant in that corner. This side table with this lamp and this bowl over there. I rarely give such objects a second thought, but I’m challenging myself to mix things up. I’m going to rotate several key pieces of photography and artwork on the wall.

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GLAM REHAB “I wanted a space that was light and bright, that I would feel inspired in,” Grace says. So she gave the shelving units a makeover with coats of white lacquer on the shelves and gold leaf on the framework.

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Grace sees the ceiling as a fifth wall to express personality. “A thoughtful ceiling can add a ton of elegance,” she says.

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HOME SHOPPING

lounging around Second to your sofa, an upholstered chair (or two) is the most important purchase you’ll make for your living room. Shop smart to find a design that balances style with comfort.

BEFORE YOU BUY Guidelines for a great purchase.

Q W I L L

I T F I T YO U R S PAC E ?

One way to fi nd out: Make a map.

Use tape to mark off the fl oor where the new chair will sit. If it reclines, include that space, too.

Q W I L L

I T F I T YO U ?

Use the dimensions of a chair that already fi ts you as a guide for your new piece. Keep in mind that adults in the house should be able to sit back in the chair with their feet touching the fl oor.

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Online-only retailer Article has made a name for itself with midcentury modern-inspired designs like this wide box frame with high-density foam and feather cushions. $799; article.com

Evenly spaced tufting with consistent button depth throughout.

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WATE RCO LO R S LI PPE R C HAI R

A simple shape and armless profile make this budget-friendly piece a sharp choice for small spaces. $89; walmart.com/bhg

U M B RI DG E TU F TE D ARM C HAI R

ALI C E C LU B C HAI R

DAPH N E S LI PPE R C HAI R

Tufting is a decorative look that doubles as shapewear; it secures the fill to avoid shifting. $358; jossandmain.com

A hidden swivel base lets this chair turn for conversation—or to face the TV. $900; interiordefine.com

Its global print and pillow-top seat modernize the classic slipper chair silhouette. From $485; onekingslane.com

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Brass legs add glam and airiness without heft so it can be moved as needed. $429; urbanoutfitters.com

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THE ANGLE OF THE CHAIR BACK SHOULD LET THE SITTER RECLINE SLIGHTLY RATHER THAN SIT UPRIGHT.

E U G E N IA ARM C HAI R

Personalize this classic design with your choice of 11 fabrics. $530; jossandmain.com

SMALL-SCALE PATTERNS CONCEAL DIRT AND PET HAIR ON LIGHT UPHOLSTERY.

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This retro-inspired design exaggerates the club chair’s basic contours. $300; worldmarket.com

CAM E RO N ARM C HAI R

F LO R AL COT TAG E

A fully upholstered frame with fadeand stain-resistant fabric is a smart pick for families. $600; allmodern.com

Rolled arms and spindle legs look extra tailored. $549; shadesoflight.com

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SCALE

Measure the height of arms, seats, and backs of your other living room furniture. The scale of the new chair should be about the same.

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2

FRAME

The highest-quality pieces have kiln-dried wood or steel frames.

Plywood and particleboard are budgetfriendly but less sturdy for long-term use.

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CUSHIONS

High-density foam cushions wrapped with cotton or down provide the best combination of comfort and durability for lounging. Q

HOME

i did it!

This handy couple replaced their “chaos corner” with a double-duty cabinet that hides electronic equipment and expands seating in their living room.

Call Lauren and Robert Shaver in-thebox thinkers. To stow electronic components near a TV mounted above the fi replace in their Rock Hill, SC, home, they made a window seat from a kitchen cabinet. Now their TV receiver, surround sound receiver, and game console/Blu-ray player hide behind cabinet doors. Cord covers guide the TV wiring across the mantel, down the wall, and through a cutout in the corner of the cabinet.

The window seat, which took about eight hours to build, gets plenty of use. “Our 5-year-old daughter, Olivia, loves to sprawl out on it,” Lauren says, “and it’s great overfl ow seating for guests.”

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WHAT THEY DID

Robert and Lauren built their window seat from a ready-made cabinet, saving them from having to fi nish the interior or build doors.

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THE CABINET

The best cabinet for Robert and Lauren’s spot was a bridge cabinet—the kind typically used over a range, refrigerator, or sink to fill the space between cabinets.

(Theirs came from homedepot.com.)

Robert cut out the panels in the cabinet doors and stapled on two aluminum sheets to hide the electronic equipment yet allow remote controls to work when the doors are closed. He also

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cut out a wide section of the cabinet back to ease access to the TV cords.

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THE FRAME

After removing the baseboard and quarter round trim in the nook, Robert and Lauren built a base on the floor out of 2×4s to support the cabinet. The couple mounted the cabinet to the base and added 2×4 vertical supports in each nook corner and around the outside of the cabinet to hold it in place and make it

strong enough for seating. They built a plywood face on both sides of the cabinet and reinstalled the old baseboard and quarter round trim along the front.

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TH E WI RI N G FITS I N A GAP B E H I N D TH E CAB I N ET.

THE SEAT

It consists of two boards attached to the vertical supports.

One has a cutout in the back corner for the cords. Lauren got lucky with a readymade cushion that fit.

Bonus: It’s covered in easy-clean indooroutdoor fabric. Q

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GARDEN INDOOR PLANTS

For years, orchids have had a reputation for being expensive, high-maintenance divas. Now that they’re so much easier to find (and afford) at florists and grocery stores, we share stylish new ways to showcase these exotic—but surprisingly accessible—beauties.

DISH GARDEN Moth orchids (phalaenopsis), driftwood, and rocks create a display that’s both elegant and rugged. Remove orchids from their nursery pot, cover the roots with moistened sheet moss, and secure with florists wire (if needed). Use branch crannies and rocks to support the orchids. Pour a cup of water over root balls once a week. Element Metal Silver Tray, $70; crateandbarrel.com

No soil needed: In the wild, orchids pull nutrients from the air and rain. Inside, they prefer fastdraining bark or sphagnum moss.

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Choose orchids with more buds than open flowers for a long bloom time.

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Too much light burns leaves.

Too little results in fewer flowers.

ORCHID BASICS

A wide variety of orchids is readily available. We bought all of these at a grocery store for $10–$25 each. Follow plant label instructions and keep these conditions in mind.

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PLANET ORCHID A trio of hanging spheres filled with pink moth orchids and sedum evokes an extraterrestrial garden.

Tuck the nursery pots in peat moss, then cover it with a 1-inchthick layer of potting soil for the sedum.

Steel spheres, $38–$98; shopterrain.com

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Orchids prefer bright, indirect light.

Keep away from drafty windows.

WATE R

Overwatering is the most common mistake in orchid care.

Water every seven to 10 days— when roots just start to feel dry.

(See tip above.)

F E RTI LIZ E

Feed once a month with an orchid fertilizer.

GARDEN INDOOR PLANTS

Florists wire holds the moss in place and the plant on the plaque. Unhook to water in the sink.

TIPS FOR REPEAT BLOOMS Unlike cut flowers, when you buy a moth orchid (the easiest ones to get to rebloom), the flowers last for months—not days.

To promote reblooming after a plant goes dormant, use these tips.

CUT THE STEM

Cut the stem back to ¹⁄2 inch above the foliage.

KE E P IT COOL

Moth orchids rebloom every eight to 12 months. Cool night temperatures (down to 55°F) in fall to stimulate new flowers.

REAL-LIVE WALL FLOWERS

TABLETOP GARDEN Yellow and white moth and cattleya orchids mimic a daffodil-filled window box. Drill drainage holes in the bottom of the planter.

Arrange orchids and plectranthus (in their nursery pots), add moss, then top with pebbles. Water in the sink and let drain.

Habit + Form Trough, $68; shopterrain.com

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Channel orchids’ native habitat— growing on trees—by displaying them on wood plaques.

Remove orchids from their pots, cover the roots with moistened moss, then encircle with florists wire to create a moss bundle.

Hang on a nail on a wall-mounted plaque (available at crafts stores). Q

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HOME HANDS- ON

VALENTINE’S DAY

LOVE LETTERS Send a note sweet enough to eat with stamped conversation heart cookies. Slip them into purchased packages made special with barely crafted embellishments for a thoughtful and delicious way to say I y you.

IN THE BAG

Seal paper bags with felt heart adornments.

buy it

Gold Fleck Treat Bags with Stickers, $10 for set of 20; papersource.com

craft it Get the recipe

Cut hearts from pink felt and affix a toothpick to each heart using tacky glue.

Punch holes in stickers; slide in a toothpick before adhering to a bag.

You need a dough that will hold the shape of the stamped words.

Get our tricolor cookie recipe at BHG.com/ ConvoCookie.

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PHOTOS JACOB FOX CR AF TS BY KIM HUTCHISON

BY: MAGGIE GLISAN; STYLING: CHRISTY BROKENS; FOOD STYLING: KELSEY BULAT

Use 2¹⁄4- to 3¹⁄4-inch heartshape cookie cutters and an alphabet cookie stamp ($8; amazon.com) to press personalized messages into cookie dough.

T S I S W I V HEN E H T They first met

They sang B-I-N-G-O

They read the funny pages They tried to predict the weather

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They named birds on the bird feeder

Grandpa pulled a quarter out of his ear

They drew each other’s portraits

The things that matter most happen one morning and one cup at a time.

HOME HANDS- ON

TIE IT ON Dress up a cardstock-lined box with a mini garland.

TAPE TH E CO RD E N D S O NTO TH E BAC K O F TH E BOX .

buy it Clear PVC Heart Favor Boxes, $5 for 12; nashvillewraps.com

craft it Use a 1⁷⁄16" Lever Punch to cut hearts from various shades of cardstock; punch holes using a ¹⁄16" Hand Punch ($10 and $7; michaels.com). String onto pink cotton cord or ribbon.

BOX THEM UP Special delivery: Pack your sweet somethings in pink bakery boxes decorated with a rubberstamped seal, and tie with yarn or ribbon.

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buy it 6×6×3" Pink Bakery Boxes, $3 for 10; nashvillewraps.com

craft it Decorate a 3¹⁄3×4" shipping label using a heart stamp (Jd Heart Bkgrd, $5; joann.com) and bright pink ink. Q

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EASY, DELICIOUS RECIPES FOR A BETTER DINNER TONIGHT

ESCAROLE

one 12-oz. head, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (4 cups)

FENNEL BULB

CHICKEN BREASTS

2 to 4 (1 lb. total), halved horizontally and pounded to ¹⁄8-inch thickness

SHALLOT

1 small, finely chopped (2 Tbsp.)

WHITE WINE VINEGAR

1 Tbsp.

DIJON-STYLE MUSTARD

1 Tbsp.

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CHICKEN WITH ESCAROLE AND WARM MUSTARD DRESSING Escarole, a sturdy green with a slightly bitter but bright flavor, holds up to this warm mustard dressing. If you prefer, substitute romaine.

TOTAL TIME 25 min.

1. In a large bowl combine escarole and fennel; set aside.

Season chicken with ¹⁄2 tsp. salt and ¹⁄2 tsp. black pepper. In an extra-large skillet heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high heat.

Add half the chicken to skillet; cook 4 minutes or until browned and no longer pink, turning once. Transfer to a plate; cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining chicken.

2. For dressing: Add shallot to skillet. Cook and stir

30 seconds. Add vinegar; stir until evaporated, scraping up any browned bits. Pour ¹⁄2 cup water into skillet; cook, uncovered, 2 minutes or until reduced by about half. Remove from heat. Whisk in mustard and 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Pour 3 Tbsp. dressing over escarole and fennel, tossing lightly. Season with salt and black pepper.

3. Stir any accumulated juices from chicken into dressing in skillet. Serve with chicken and escarole mixture. Makes 4 servings.

EACH SERVING 294 cal, 17 g fat, 83 mg chol, 488 mg sodium, 8 g carb, 5 g fiber, 3 g sugars, 27 g pro.

R E C I P E S BY A N N A KOV E L P H OTO S B L A I N E M OAT S

BROWNED BITS LEFT FROM SEARING THE CHICKEN FLAVOR THE WARM SKILLET DRESSING.

BY: MAGGIE GLISAN; FOOD STYLING: GREG LUNA

1 medium, halved, cored, and thinly sliced

“The broccoli cheddar soup you love now has a nutritious twist.”

INTRODUCING O, THAT’S GOOD!

Broccoli Cheddar with a twist of butternut squash

Butternut Squash with a twist of carrots & sweet potato

Baked Potato with a twist of cauliflower

Tomato Basil with a twist of celery & carrots

Learn more about these delicious soups (and sides!) at othatsgood.com Look for them in the refrigerated section.

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

CREAMY MUSHROOM AND BACON PASTA Creminis (sometimes called baby bellas) are portobellos that haven’t matured. They are slightly firmer and fuller in flavor than button mushrooms. Substitute a mix of wild mushrooms for even more earthy flavor.

TOTAL TIME 25 min.

THICK-CUT BACON

4 slices

CREMINI MUSHROOMS

16 oz., quartered

GARLIC

2 cloves, minced

ORECCHIETTE PASTA

12 oz. dried

HEAVY CREAM

¹⁄2 cup

CHICKEN BROTH

¹⁄2 cup

RED WINE VINEGAR

2 Tbsp.

FRESH CHIVES

¹⁄4 cup chopped

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1. In a 12-inch skillet cook bacon over medium heat until brown and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate, reserving drippings. Add mushrooms, garlic, ¹⁄4 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄4 tsp. black pepper to skillet. Cook and stir 8 to 10 minutes or until mushrooms are tender and browned,

stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.

2. Add cream and broth to skillet with mushrooms. Cook 1 to 2 minutes or until bubbly and slightly thickened.

Crumble bacon; add to skillet.

Stir in pasta, vinegar, and chives; heat through. Makes 4 servings.

EACH SERVING 592 cal, 28 g fat, 59 mg chol, 474 mg sodium, 69 g carb, 4 g fiber, 7 g sugars, 20 g pro.

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Philip Chiang, Co-Founder

Explore more at PFChangsHomeMenu.com

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

GOLDEN TURMERIC FISH COCONUT OIL

2 Tbsp.

LIME JUICE

2 Tbsp.

Coconut oil is solid at room temperature, just like shortening, and liquefies when it’s warm. It doesn’t matter whether it’s solid or liquid when you stir it into the spices to make the rub.

TOTAL TIME 30 min.

FRESH GINGER

1 Tbsp. grated

CORIANDER

1. Preheat broiler. In a small bowl combine coconut oil, lime juice, ginger, coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Season fi sh with ¹⁄2 tsp. salt and ¹⁄4 tsp.

1 tsp. ground

black pepper. Spread skinless sides of fi sh with coconut oil mixture.

2. Place fi sh on a greased broiler pan. Broil 4 inches from heat 8 to 10 minutes or until fi sh flakes easily. Serve topped with chutney and cilantro. Makes 4 servings.

EACH SERVING 268 cal, 9 g fat, 52 mg chol, 382 mg sodium, 16 g carb, 9 g sugars, 29 g pro. Q

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From festive tabletop decor to an authentic main dish, follow these easy steps for hosting a delicious Chinese New Year at home with special details that will be sure to impress guests.

A POP OF COLOR Set your tablescape with an arrangement of red poppies. The vibrant flowers will add color to your space and create a beautiful ambiance.

BRING MORE THRILL TO THE TABLE Take the guesswork out of your dinner prep with P.F. Chang’s® Home Menu. With an array of restaurant-inspired flavors, from Orange Chicken and Beef & Broccoli to Shrimp Lo Mein, your guests will enjoy a gourmet Asian meal. And since it’s ready in minutes, you’ll spend more time with guests and less time in the kitchen.

¹⁄2 tsp. ground

CAYENNE PEPPER

¹⁄8 tsp. ground

A SWEET TREAT WORTH CELEBRATING Finish off your gathering by serving a “Tray of Togetherness”— a traditional serving platter with eight compartments filled with candies, sweets, and nuts.

Not only is it a perfect treat after your meal, but it symbolizes a sweet life in the year ahead.

RED SNAPPER

four 5- to 6-oz. fillets

PURCHASED MANGO CHUTNEY

For more inspiration and ways to stir up memorable meals at home, visit pfchangshomemenu.com

CILANTRO

fresh, chopped

SERVE WITH A SIDE OF RICE AND A FEW LIME WEDGES FOR SQUEEZING.

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F O O D E N T E R TA I N I N G

date night IN Put together a classic steakhouse dinner for two—corralled on an Instagram-able board. You won’t miss the Valentine’s Day restaurant crowds. #PARTYBOARD Our Instagram feeds are flooded with photos of casual party boards. Cheese boards, for sure, but also snack boards, tapas boards, and even dessert boards have taken over social media.

THE MENU Our take on the trend is an updated steakhouse spread with beef shoulder tenders (or go for beef tenderloin), roasted potatoes, old-school iceberg wedge salads, and chilled shrimp with a cocktail sauce that has an herbal spin. Load the hot food on a board; place it on a larger one holding the cold items.

THE STEAK Our pan-seared, oven-finished method for two petite steaks is practically foolproof. Learn the trick on page 56.

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BY CARRIE BOYD PHOTOS BL AINE MOATS

FOOD STYLING: GREG LUNA

THE WEDGE What’s old is new—the wedge is back.

Quarter a head of crisp, crunchy iceberg; drizzle with creamy blue cheese dressing (turn the page for what we consider the best bottled picks); and top with slivered red onions, cherry tomatoes, and blue cheese crumbles.

No tossing required.

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F O O D E N T E R TA I N I N G

H E R BY COC K TAI L SAU C E

PAN - S E AR + OVE N - F I N I S H

This is a job for your cast-iron skillet. First, get it nice and hot. Then sear the beef shoulder tenders for a caramelized flavorful crust (and the stuck-in-thepan brown bits that are the base for an irresistible pan sauce). Pop pan and all into a 400°F oven for about 9 minutes (for medium-rare).

Set meat on a board to rest for 10 minutes.

DIY IT

BLU E C H E E S E DRESSING

In a food processor, combine ½ cup plain yogurt or sour cream; ¼ cup each cottage cheese, mayonnaise, and blue cheese; and ¼ tsp. each salt and pepper. Process until smooth; stir in ½ cup crumbled blue cheese.

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BO N U S PO I NT S : PAN SAUC E

A silky smooth pan sauce isn’t a requirement, but taking that extra step definitely makes dinner at home feel special.

While the meat rests, deglaze the hot pan with wine or broth, add some garlic or shallots, toss in some fresh thyme, and scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pan.

Reduce by half and add a splash of cream or a knob of butter for velvety richness.

Full recipe at BHG .com/PanSteak.

IF YOU DON’T HAVE AN OVERSIZE BOARD, USE A TRAY, A RIMMED SHEET PAN, OR A LARGE PLATTER TO COMPOSE DINNER FOR TWO.

JUST ADD BUBBLES Try a bottle of our favorite bubbly.

Cristalino Brut Cava, $10 Willm Crémant d’Alsace Brut Rosé, $20 Gloria Ferrer Blanc de Blancs, $50

ROASTE D BABY POTATO E S

These minis get nice and crispy in the oven for a darling update on a classic baked potato.

Toss baby potatoes in olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast at 425°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until browned and tender.

BLUE CHEESE, PLEASE A wedge salad isn’t a wedge salad without chunky blue cheese dressing.

We tasted dozens of bottled versions so you wouldn’t have to. (Trust us, they’re not all created equal.) These came out on top: Q KEN’S STEAK HOUSE CHUNKY BLUE CHEESE Creamy with a buttermilk sharpness and the pleasant funk of blue cheese. Q KRAFT CHUNKY BLUE CHEESE Thick and tangy with lots of visible blue cheese chunks. Q MARZETTI SIMPLY DRESSED BLUE CHEESE Strong blue flavor with a subtle sweetness. Q

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PERFECT STEAK IN A PAN

Our version brings fresh herbs and bright lemon juice to the classic tomatohorseradish sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine ¹⁄2 cup each chopped fresh parsley and basil; 4 oil-packed dried tomatoes, drained; ¹⁄4 cup each lemon juice and olive oil; 2 Tbsp. each prepared horseradish and water; 2 tsp. Dijon-style mustard; and ¹⁄2 tsp. crushed red pepper.

Enjoy Heart-Healthy California Walnuts During American Heart Month This February

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 Per one ounce serving.

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*Heart-Check food certification does not apply to recipes unless expressly stated. See heartcheckmark.org/guidelines. Supportive but not conclusive research shows that eating 1.5 ounces of walnuts per day, as part of a low saturated fat and low cholesterol diet and not resulting in increased caloric intake, may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. (FDA) One ounce of walnuts provides 18g of total fat, 2.5g of monounsaturated fat, 13g of polyunsaturated fat including 2.5g of alpha-linolenic acid – the plant-based omega-3.

Romaine Salad with Walnuts and Beets

Lemony Zucchini Salad with Walnuts

Kale, Apple, Pancetta and Walnut Salad

In an unexpected move, Hilary Duff, holding her Yorkie, Jak, painted the front door of her California home dusty rose, surprising even herself. “I’ve never seen myself as girlie, and I don’t own much pink, even though I love it,” she says. The color softens the dark facade.

true to character The home of actress Hilary Duff illustrates her passion for design and her unique, free spirit.

BY L I N DA O ’ K E E F F E P H OTO S J U S T I N C O I T ST Y L I N G C H R I S T I N A W R E S S E L L P R O D U C E D BY J E S S I C A T H O M A S

WARDROBE: ANITA PATRICKSON/THE WALL GROUP; HAIR: NIKKI LEE/901 SALON; MAKEUP: ADAM BREUCHAUD USING CHANEL/TMG LA; NAILS: WHITNEY GIBSON USING CHANEL LES BELGES/TMG LA

The first piece of art Hilary bought, Damien Hirst’s Butterfly Kaleidoscope, hangs above a whitewashed credenza behind the sofa in her living room. Its colors repeat in the upholstery and carpeting.

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PENDANT LIGHTS ARE A COOL ALTERNATIVE TO A CORNER FLOOR LAMP.

THREE VINTAGE RUGS WERE CUT UP AND SEWN TOGETHER FOR THE RUNNER .

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ilary Duff is a busy working mother: In addition to reprising her lead role in TV Land’s bingeable dramedy Younger, she is also an author, musician, and personal driver to her 5-year-old son, Luca. But that hasn’t stopped her from getting lost on Pinterest for hours like the rest of us. “I live on it,” she says, with a generous laugh. “I make boards all day.”

Hilary’s design eye is drawn to vibrant, showstopping patterns. When she recently gave her Los Angeles house a facelift, she wasn’t shy about featuring them center stage. She covered a wall in the kitchen with oversize zigzag-pattern tiles and repeated them on a dining counter on the back patio. She hung a colorful, kaleidoscopic painting above an equally eye-dazzling credenza in the living room, and she dressed the main staircase in a runner sewn from three vintage Turkish kilims.

“Cutting up the rugs to make them fit exactly was so stressful,” she says.

To pull it all together, Hilary worked with interior designers Shannon Wollack and Brittany Zwickl of Studio Life.Style. They systematically dialed back the rest of the furniture around every punchy color and statement piece Hilary chose.

“Hilary wanted her home to feel feminine and modern but definitely lived-in and cozy,” Wollack

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The living room champions retro glamour with a pair of coral velvet side chairs commanding attention.

Their tapered bronze legs and the sofa’s brass cuff act like jewelry.

An imposing cabinet tones down the look and gives the room an edge.

and love it, why shouldn’t it work?

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says. To achieve this look, they mixed contemporary pieces in alluring silhouettes with antique furnishings for aged appeal. They were careful about not adding too much of one style in order to keep an even mix in each room. “It was a balancing act,” Zwickl says.

“The key was merging all the elements together and keeping scale in mind.”

Consequently, each room’s quirky decor works together so the whole house flows and feels high-spirited.

Whenever Hilary gets seduced by an object’s shape, color, or vibe, she gets in touch with her practical side. “This house is a sanctuary for me and Luca, so I always shop with him in mind,” she says. “He’s respectful of our belongings,

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but I want him to be able to roughhouse and do other kid things here.”

A long-term second consideration stems from her love of timeless things that tell a story. “Whenever I’m on the verge of buying something—whether a chair or a pair of earrings—I ask myself, Will I still love it when I get to be 60 or 70?”

For someone so tuned in to longevity, Hilary owns few family heirlooms, although her grandmother’s brass cookbook stand is in constant use. “I see the things I’m acquiring along the way—the rugs, the art, and anything that Luca makes—as new collectibles,” she says. “As a result, the house feels full of memories and also of opportunities— new, old, and yet-to-come.”

“The tiles screamed at me when I first saw them,” Hilary says of the Ann Sacks pattern. “They were so happy. I knew they’d bring a jolt of energy into the house.”

Besides letting in light, a folding glass door maintains a seamless transition between the garden and dining room, where a contemporary chandelier contrasts with a rustic table and a set of well-used chairs.

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“This house is so versatile; it allows us to open up all the doors and have fun,” says Hilary, playing with her Bernese mountain dog, Dubois. Besides Dubois and Jak, she also owns a chug (Chihuahuapug) named Momo.

The designers added recessed shelves in the living room to house Hilary’s collection of art and design books.

In keeping with her personality-rich style, she mixed in mementos and other objects for a layered effect.

In the entry hall, a cluster of eclectic furnishings—an intricate midcentury credenza, Gothic spool chair, and oversize mirror framed in leather and tiger maple bands—makes a striking first impression.

Hilary loves to cook, and California’s yearround good weather made bringing the kitchen outdoors a no-brainer. In the backyard, the kitchen’s graphic Ann Sacks tiles make a repeat appearance.

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Everything doesn’t have to match.

Mixing textures and materials feels unexpected and fresh. “I was apprehensive when they suggested mixing brass and gold hardware in the kitchen,” Hilary says, “but it totally works.” Q

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“I grew up with wallpaper.

My mom was fanatical about it, so it makes me feel nostalgic,” Hilary says. Wollack and Zwickl tracked down this Arts and Crafts pattern by William Morris that Hilary spotted in a Manhattan lobby.

blue& Introducing: The vintage wallpaper that started it all.

PLAY OFF THE OLD Lindsay DiLorenzo echoed the foyer wallpaper’s colors with navy wing-back chairs, a leather sofa, and ginger jars.

Lindsay and Lou, with kids Leo, Alessa, and Mia, opposite, sit on the stair runner, one of the animal prints adding sass to the traditional design.

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CORAL KICK To warm the blueand-white scheme, designer Brooke Voss helped Lindsay work in coral accents—a more traditional color than hot pink but more playful than red.

Voss placed garden stools in the foyer, left, and had living room pillows, opposite, upholstered in a fabric Lindsay remembers from her childhood home.

BRIGHT HISTORY A faux bamboo table in brass mimics the geometry of the mirror above, with added glam.

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A highlighteryellow side table rounds out the primary colors energizing the living room .

White cabinetry, tile, and counters, plus a royal blue range and accents, carry the color scheme into the kitchen.

ROOM TO MOVE STUDY BREAK Tucked in the space between the kitchen and dining room is a little nook, left, for perusing recipes and studying spelling words. To make the area feel like a seamless extension of the kitchen, Lindsay used the same countertops and backsplash.

Architect Andrea Swan helped the couple rethink their floor plan, opening the previously cramped kitchen to a new family room, below, carved from the old garage. Living in the space for a year before remodeling also changed Lindsay’s thoughts on storage.

“I changed everything to open shelving,” she says. “I didn’t think I was that modern or organized before.” Q

GADGET STATION Lindsay and Lou wanted their kitchen to feel like it was transplanted from a Parisian apartment.

They got the effect with countertopto-ceiling white subway tile and a collection of copper pots they were finally able to pull out of storage, right.

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FLOWERS

FLORAL DESIGN: NATALIE BOWEN DESIGNS

W H EN A C H O CO L ATE E XPERT AN D A FLO R AL D E SI G N ER GATH ER TH EI R G I R LFR I EN D S FO R A TE A PART Y, T WO TH I N G S AR E CERTAI N …

Natalie Bowen Brookshire and Amy Guittard celebrate friendship with a group of creative women at an afternoon gathering in the courtyard of Natalie’s oral design studio in San Francisco.

From left: Jeanne Chan, Jen Pelka, Shakirah Simley, Stevie Howell, Natalie, Maia Hirschbein, and Amy.

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M A N Y M E M O R I E S F O R P E O P L E A S C H O C O L AT E , ” S AYS A M Y G U I T TA R D, W H O S E FA M I LY H A S B E E N M A K I N G G U I T TA R D C H O C O L AT E for 150 years in San Francisco. “Whether it was your first taste of a chocolate chip cookie or your first sip of hot cocoa, chances are you have a bit of nostalgia associated with my most favorite ingredient. Chocolate, for me, is about celebration.”

That’s why Amy and her pal, floral designer Natalie Bowen Brookshire, chose chocolate as the theme for their modern take on an age-old tradition: afternoon tea. Today, they are hosting a gathering of their girlfriends for a grown-up tea party that’s more fun than fussy.

“In February there’s so much talk about romance, but we also have an opportunity to nurture relationships that aren’t romantic—our friendships,” Natalie says.

The two women bring their expertise to the table, quite literally. Amy, an avid baker who penned the Guittard Chocolate Cookbook, creates a simple menu of finger foods sharing a common ingredient: chocolate. “There are so many varieties: single origin and blends; bittersweet, milk, and white,” Amy says. “I love finding ways to incorporate them in recipes, both sweet and savory.”

She adds shaved chocolate to the top of her chicken salad sandwiches (it adds surprising depth to an otherwise expected dish, Amy says) and updates the traditional PB&J with a chocolate-cashew spread

and smashed berries.

Her not-too-sweet signature tart marries Earl Grey tea and dark chocolate.

“Our beverage incorporates chocolate flavor, too,” says Natalie, who makes a light tisane by steeping handfuls of fresh chocolate mint (a variety with a faint chocolate scent) picked from her garden. “I’ve been making this since I was a child, sipping it with my mom and grandmother,” she says.

“Our tea parties weren’t fancy, but we made them special with the presentation.

There were always flowers on the table, and I was usually responsible for putting them there.”

This gathering is no exception. Natalie adds life to the table with simple, artful arrangements.

“Various shades of lavender and pink, from quite pale to very bold, create a unified look,” Natalie says. She brings extra flowers for the gathering’s group activity: making posies to take home. “I love engaging in something creative with my friends, where we put our phones away and relish an afternoon doing something different,” Natalie says.

Amy agrees. “I think we need to slow down more and consider the most important ingredient of our friendships, which is spending quality time together.”

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Natalie recommends buying bunches of a few kinds of flowers in a monochromatic scheme. She supplies enough that each guest has about eight flowers (a couple of every variety).

Tulips, carnations, ranunculuses, lisianthuses, and roses work well. Snipping stems to about 10 inches long means they fit nicely in a half sheet of gift wrap or kraft paper tied with about half a yard of velvet or silk ribbon.

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Wood pedestals and brass tiered stands add eclecticism to the party table.

The party’s tea is an herbal tisane Natalie makes with chocolate mint leaves. Sparkling rosé and pomegranate juice pair up in Jen’s sweet-tart cocktail.

Amy sends guests home with her Chocolate, Date, and Almond Bars—a favorite snack—and makes little round chocolate bites with nuts.

Natalie provides the ingredients so each friend can wrap a posy to take home to give or enjoy.

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CHOCOLATE & FLOWERS

“ Chocolate has this incredible power to turn an ordinary moment into a celebration,” says Amy Guittard of the Guittard Chocolate Company.

But you have to use the correct kind for the best results. Each recipe lists a preferred cacao percentage—the amount of chocolate, by weight, from cacao beans—and type (dark, bittersweet, etc.). However, cacao percentages and type names vary between manufacturers. Make sure to use a similar percentage, but if it’s not listed, use the type called for. For easy conversions between ounces and cups, see the chart on page 85.

CASHEW-CHOCOLATEBERRY SANDWICHES Baking wafers are flat chocolate discs ideal for melting. They’re found in the baking section by chips.

HANDS-ON TIME 20 min.

TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 20 min.

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cups fresh raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries 24-oz. loaf brioche or other rich yeast bread recipe Chocolate-Cashew Spread (below)

1. In a medium bowl smash berries with a fork, leaving some whole; set aside.

2. Trim off rounded top of loaf so it’s flat.

Slice loaf horizontally into three ¹⁄2-inch-thick slices. Spread smashed berries on bottom slice. Top with middle

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slice; spread with 1¹⁄2 cups ChocolateCashew Spread. Top with remaining slice. Cover in plastic wrap; chill 1 hour.

Trim crust off sides and ends. Cut crosswise to 1-inch thickness. Makes 14.

CHOCOLATE-CASHEW SPREAD Place 4¹⁄2 oz., about ³⁄4 cup, milk chocolate baking wafers (38% cacao) in a double boiler. Place double boiler over hot, not boiling, water; upper pan should not touch water. Stir constantly until just melted (104°F). In a food processor process the melted chocolate, 1¹⁄3 cups cashew butter, 6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, ¹⁄4 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄4 tsp. vanilla bean paste until smooth. Chill in an airtight container up to 1 month. Makes 2 cups.

PER SANDWICH 329 cal, 23 g fat, 64 mg chol, 235 mg sodium, 28 g carb, 2 g fiber, 9 g sugars, 6 g pro.

RASPBERRY SHORTCAKES & WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM HANDS-ON TIME 20 min.

TOTAL TIME 50 min.

1¹⁄2 cups all-purpose flour ¹⁄3 cup sugar ¹⁄4 cup freeze-dried raspberries (such as Trader Joe’s), finely crushed 2¹⁄2 tsp. baking powder ¹⁄4 tsp. salt ¹⁄4 cup cold butter, cut up 1 egg ¹⁄4 cup heavy cream 2 Tbsp. raspberry jam 2 Tbsp. whole milk 1 recipe White Chocolate Cream (below) Fresh raspberries Pink peppercorns, crushed

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

In a medium bowl stir together flour, sugar, crushed raspberries, baking powder, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl combine egg, cream, jam, and milk. Add to flour mixture all at once, stirring just until moistened.

2. On a lightly floured surface pat dough to ¹⁄2-inch thickness; cut dough with a floured 2-inch Check out the round cutter. decadent recipes in Repeat with Guittard Chocolate scraps. Place Cookbook, $25. rounds on prepared baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden. Cool on a wire rack.

Sandwich two shortcakes with White Chocolate Cream; top with additional White Chocolate Cream, fresh raspberries, and pink peppercorns.

Makes 15 shortcakes.

WHITE CHOCOLATE CREAM In a medium saucepan combine 1 cup heavy cream, 6 sprigs fresh lavender, and ¹⁄4 tsp.

Salt. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture just begins to simmer.

Remove from heat. Cover; let steep 5 minutes. Place 3 oz., about ¹⁄2 cup, white chocolate wafers (31% cacao) in a medium bowl. Strain cream over chocolate; discard lavender. Let stand 2 minutes without stirring. Whisk until smooth. Chill, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed 5 minutes or until soft peaks form. Makes 1¹⁄2 cups.

PER SHORTCAKE 119 cal, 5 g fat, 25 mg chol, 152 mg sodium, 17 g carb, 6 g sugars, 2 g pro.

EARL GREY CHOCOLATE TART HANDS-ON TIME 30 min.

TOTAL TIME 2 hr. 20 min.

PASTRY CRUST ¹⁄2 cup unsalted butter, softened ¹⁄3 cup sugar ¹⁄2 tsp. salt 1 egg 1 egg yolk 2¹⁄4 cups all-purpose flour EARL GREY FILLING 4¹⁄2 oz. chopped semisweet chocolate bar (64% cacao), about ³⁄4 cup 12 Tbsp. unsalted butter

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1. Preheat oven to 325°F. For crust: In a large bowl beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed 30 seconds.

Add sugar and salt; beat until smooth and creamy. Add egg and egg yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in a third of the flour until just combined, scraping sides of bowl as needed. Beat in remaining flour until just combined. (Mixture may be crumbly.)

2. Gather mixture into a ball. Press evenly into bottom and up sides of a 10-inch tart pan with removable bottom.

3. Bake 15 minutes or until pastry is light brown. Set aside on a wire rack. If crust puffed, gently press down with a spoon while still warm.

4. Meanwhile, for filling, place chocolate in a bowl; set aside. In a medium saucepan combine butter, sugar, tea, and salt. Bring just to boiling, stirring to melt butter. Pour over chocolate. Let stand 2 minutes without stirring. Whisk until smooth. Whisk in eggs and orange zest until smooth. Pour into baked tart shell. Bake 15 minutes or until filling is just set (doesn’t jiggle). Cool in pan on wire rack 30 minutes. Chill at least 1 hour before serving. Makes 12 slices. *NOTE For a strong brew that isn’t bitter, steep two Earl Grey tea bags in ¹⁄3 cup boiling water 3 minutes. Remove bags; squeeze gently.

PER SLICE 373 cal, 24 g fat, 113 mg chol, 135 mg sodium, 36 g carb, 1 g fiber, 17 g sugars, 5 g pro.

CHOCOLATE-PECAN SCONES HANDS-ON TIME 15 min.

TOTAL TIME 30 min.

1³⁄4 cups all-purpose flour ¹⁄3 cup granulated sugar 2¹⁄2 tsp. baking powder ¹⁄2 tsp. salt ¹⁄4 tsp. baking soda 6 Tbsp. cold unsalted butter, cut up 2 eggs

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

In a medium bowl stir together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and baking soda. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

2. In a small bowl combine one egg and the buttermilk. Add all at once to flour mixture. Stir just until moistened. Add chocolate baking chips, pecans, and dried pears; mix just until combined.

3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Knead dough by folding and gently pressing for six to eight strokes or until nearly smooth. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Pat into an 8-inch circle. Using a floured knife, cut into 12 wedges; do not separate.

4. In a small bowl combine remaining egg and 1 Tbsp. water. Brush dough with egg mixture; sprinkle with turbinado sugar. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Cut apart wedges and serve warm with Pear Butter. Makes 12.

PEAR BUTTER Peel and core 2 lb. Bartlett pears; cut into 1-inch chunks. Place in a large saucepan with ¹⁄2 cup water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes or until fruit is soft.

Add ¹⁄4 cup Grand Marnier, 2 to 4 Tbsp. packed dark brown sugar, ¹⁄4 tsp. cinnamon, and ¹⁄8 tsp. nutmeg. Bring to boiling; reduce heat to medium. Boil gently, uncovered, 25 minutes or until mixture is thick, stirring occasionally. Let cool to room temperature. Chill in an airtight container up to 1 week. Makes 2 cups.

PER SCONE 366 cal, 16 g fat, 52 mg chol, 257 mg sodium, 52 g carb, 4 g fiber, 31 g sugars, 4 g pro.

CHOCOLATE, DATE, AND ALMOND BARS HANDS-ON TIME 20 min.

TOTAL TIME 2 hr. 20 min.

cups crisp rice cereal cups quick-cooking rolled oats cups whole pitted dried dates, chopped cup sliced almonds, toasted oz. extra dark chocolate baking chips (63% cacao), about ¹⁄2 cup ¹⁄8 tsp. salt ²⁄3 cup packed dark brown sugar ¹⁄2 cup light-color corn syrup ¹⁄3 cup almond butter ¹⁄2 tsp. vanilla bean paste

1. Line an 8×8×2-inch or 9×9×2-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil; set aside.

2. In a large bowl combine cereal, oats, dates, almonds, chocolate baking chips, and salt; set aside.

3. In a small saucepan combine brown sugar, corn syrup, almond butter, and vanilla bean paste. Heat and stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until mixture is smooth and warm. Pour over cereal mixture. Stir to combine.

4. Transfer mixture to prepared pan, pressing firmly and evenly; let cool. Use parchment to remove from pan; cut into 16 squares.

PER SQUARE 254 cal, 9 g fat, 71 mg sodium, 41 g carb, 4 g fiber, 30 g sugars, 4 g pro.

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1. For chicken filling: In a large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, bourbon, and mustard. Fold in chicken, cherries, red onion, parsley, and green onion.

Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Cover; chill.

2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Scoop center out of each bread slice, leaving enough in the bottom to support filling.

Arrange on a baking sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted, turning once; Remove; cool.

3. Fill hollow portion of bread with chicken filling. Top with desired toppings. Using a zester, shave chocolate over sandwiches. Makes 8.

PER SANDWICH 289 cal, 9 g fat, 31 mg chol, 341 mg sodium, 33 g carb, 2 g fiber, 10 g sugars, 15 g pro.

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CHOCOLATE M ATH 1 cup chips = 6 oz.

1 cup wafers = 6 oz.

Check specific weight on packaging for accurate conversions.

1. For ganache: Place chocolate in a small bowl. In a small saucepan bring cream to simmering (bubbles will form around edges); pour cream over chocolate in bowl. Let stand 2 minutes without stirring; whisk until smooth. Whisk in oil. Chill, covered, 30 to 60 minutes or until firm enough to spread.

2. Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush one side of each bread slice with oil. Arrange on a baking sheet. Bake 8 minutes or until golden. Cool.

3. Spread 1 Tbsp. ganache on each toast. Drizzle with additional oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Makes 15 slices.

PER SLICE 129 cal, 9 g fat, 9 mg chol, 161 mg sodium, 10 g carb, 1 g fiber, 2 g sugars, 2 g pro.

APRICOT-CHOCOLATE TOASTS HANDS-ON TIME 10 min.

TOTAL TIME 30 min.

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Preheat oven to 375°F. Brush bread slices with melted butter. Arrange on a

baking sheet. Bake 12 minutes or until toasted, turning once. Top each with cheese and four wafers. Bake 1 minute or until wafers melt. Top with preserves and, if desired, flowers. Makes 12.

PER TOAST 206 cal, 9 g fat, 18 mg chol, 247 mg sodium, 25 g carb, 1 g fiber, 8 g sugars, 6 g pro.

ROSÉ-POMEGRANATE COCKTAIL Amy’s gal pal Jen Pelka serves this at her Champagne bar, The Riddler.

In a pitcher combine one 750-ml bottle sparkling rosé, chilled; 3 Tbsp. pomegranate juice, chilled; and simple syrup to taste. Serve with lemon slices and pomegranate seeds. Makes about 4 cups.

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ebruary is women’s heart-health awareness month, and as your resident health nut, I felt it was my duty to get a full-on heart-health check from a cardiologist who specializes in women. Consider it a guide of sorts to what your internist should be going over during your annual exams.

Before I even saw Stacey Rosen, M.D., with the Women’s Heart Health Program at the Katz Institute for Women’s Health in New York, I fi lled out an eight-page(!) questionnaire. It not only covered my medical history but also my eating, exercise, and sleep habits, plus stress levels.

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weaving brisk walking (going between errands as if I’m late) into my daily routine.

Of course diet has a HUGE impact on heart disease, and the questionnaire asked how much produce I eat a day (fi ve sevings is the minimum) and how much alcohol I drink.

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Uncontrolled stress can harm your heart, so the mini quiz teased out my state of mind with questions like, In the last month, how often have you felt anxious? Do you sleep well?

Also worth noting: complications during pregnancy, which is basically a stress test for your heart. High blood pressure or gestational diabetes puts you at an increased risk of heart disease for fi ve to 15 years after giving birth.

A few days postexam, Reva called about my blood work. “You’re the most boring patient I’ve ever met,” she said. My good cholesterol (HDL) is 112, and my bad (LDL) is 93—a relief because my mom and dad have high cholesterol. “This is the portrait of someone who eats right and exercises.” Health nut mission accomplished. Q I L LU S T R AT I O N E DW I N F OT H E R I N G H A M

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Matcha powder is finely ground leaves of tencha, a shade-grown tea.

You consume the leaves themselves, giving you a higher concentration of antioxidants than in a cup of steeped green tea. (But it’s difficult to quantify its benefits as an ingredient in other foods.)

WHITE This pale, subtly sweet tea is the least oxidized (the process of allowing leaves to wither and air-dry after being picked), making it a rich source of antioxidants like polyphenols. Studies show they can help raise good cholesterol and reduce infl ammation. Early research also suggests they may help prevent the growth of cancer cells.

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15–20 mg per cup

GREEN A slightly more complicated drying process preserves green tea’s intense color and flavor. It also results in a high concentration of polyphenols.

CAFFEINE COUNT

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OOLONG Once withered, the leaves are gently bruised to spur oxidation then fi red to remove more moisture.

Oolong is partially oxidized so antioxidants

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Studies show that oolong tea can help stabilize blood sugar levels and may lower diabetes risk.

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BLACK The leaves of this most oxidized tea are allowed to wither then are rolled or crushed to start rapid oxidation. Its dark hue comes from a high concentration of thearubigins and theafl avins, antioxidants that may lower cholesterol.

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HERBAL BREWS Also known as tisanes, these aren’t technically tea because they’re made from dried herbs, not the Camellia sinensis leaf.

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TEA IS MADE FROM THE CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF. THE LEVEL OF OXIDATION DISTINGUISHES ONE T YPE FROM ANOTHER .

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Alexandra Janelli knew she had weight to lose, but she had no motivation Cooper, an Australian shepherd. He had a limp and needed exercise. So Alex started walking, then running, with him every morning. “First, we only did a quarter mile,” she says.

They quickly ran farther and more often. Alexandra starting losing weight, and Cooper’s limp improved.

Now the pair run three days a week and take a daily morning walk. “I wouldn’t miss our time together for the world.”

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JASMINE

It’s been said that pets can sense when something’s off with their humans; in one study, professionally trained dogs helped detect cancer.

Stephanie May-Sanchez

radiating pain from her chest to her jaw, her 13-year-old cat, Jasmine, would bat at the left side of Stephanie’s chest.

“Jasmine’s behavior spurred my husband to take me to the emergency room last New Year’s Eve during one of the episodes,” Stephanie says. The diagnosis: supraventricular tachycardia (an abnormally fast heart rate).

Today, Stephanie takes medication to help control her condition, but she gives Jasmine props for playing a huge role in her wellbeing. “Jazzie’s purring is the best medicine.”

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Alicia McKay has battled anxiety and depression since she was young. But everything changed when Alicia was matched with Bogart, a now 6-year-old German shepherd trained to recognize Alicia’s panic attacks.

“When Bogart senses that I’m going into an anxiety spiral, he diverts my attention with little groans or by shoving his head into my hands or arms,” Alicia says. Across the country, service dogs help people with anxiety disorders live full lives. While Bogart has given Alicia courage to do daily activities like take public transportation, he also inspired her to achieve bigger goals: In October 2016, Alicia ran her first half-marathon with Bogart by her side. “He gave me the chance to really live.” Q

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The booming market for handwoven goods means it’s easy to embrace a global mix of makers and materials.

TH E O RIG I NAL We’ve always been attracted to motifs that exemplify a particular place, like this Southwestinspired rug from our July 1976 issue.

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Weavers the world over hone techniques passed between generations to create new works, both traditional and ultramodern.

Even better: A growing awareness of fair trade policies means makers earn living wages.

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