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SUMMER QUICK & EASY TIPS FOR OUTDOOR GET-TOGETHERS

The Best New Grilling Gadgets p. 106

plus BUYING A HOME? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

CONTENTS JUNE 2018

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VOLUME 96

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NUMBER 6

LIFE IN COLOR 110 ROS E PAR AD E

Our love of roses is in full bloom, from the garden to the table.

116 TH E NATU R AL LI FE

Nature inspires an author’s recipes and decorating projects.

124 CO M E O N OVE R

Five easy strategies for hosting spontaneous get-togethers.

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CONTENTS JUNE 2018

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VOLUME 96

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NUMBER 6

48 HOME 26 COLOR 30 MAKEOVER A screen porch gets guest-ready.

36 FIRSTS 44 GIVING BACK A new kind of fund-raiser.

48 ENTERTAINING Set your patio table in style.

60 DECORATING Beachy decor keeps a guesthouse looking sunny.

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66 PUNCH LIST 70 I DID IT! 74 GARDEN DESIGN Landscaping that grew out of a learn-by-doing process.

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GARDENING BOOKS Inspiration for digging into a new project.

FOOD 86 DRINKS Cocktails with a twist.

90 HOW TO COOK Sauces upgrade go-to meals.

98 FAST & FRESH 106 FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Tools and tips for better grilling.

109 NEW WAYS BETTER 146 HEALTH

124 ON THE COVER P H OTO VICTORIA PEARSON P R O D U C E D BY JESSICA THOMAS

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FRESH 12 OBSESSED 16 NEW & NEXT 18 BEAUTY

IN EVERY ISSUE 6 EDITOR’S LETTER 10 BHG.COM 130 THE KITCHEN

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20 SOLUTIONS

160 THROWBACK

150 FITNESS Sneak in exercise throughout your day.

156

PETS Summertime pet protection.

158 TRAVEL How to pick the right beach for your family vacation.

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EDITOR’S LETTER

For me, the first day of summer has always had a little bit of regret attached to it. The season launches with the solstice—June 20, 21, or 22 in the Northern Hemisphere—the longest day of the year. It’s truly worth celebrating the late sunsets and extended twilight. But the next day reality sets in: Every subsequent day shaves off a little bit of light. (Sorry to be a bummer just when you’re finally able to go to the beach.)

But I recently learned something that made me feel better: These dates reflect only the astronomical definition of the seasons.

Meteorologists divide the year into different three-month periods. Their summer starts on June 1 and autumn on September 1, each capped in American culture by Memorial Day and Labor Day, respectively. OK, that sounds much more like how I like to define summer.

To take it further, scientists regard the middle of each season as sevensome weeks after the solstice or equinox because of something called seasonal lag, which is how long the heat (or cold) lingers in the oceans and landmasses after the period of the most or least amount of sunlight.

That’s why August is often the hottest month and February the coldest in most of the United States.

Remember, humans invented the seasons, so they’re up for interpretation, and they change from culture to culture. I like the idea of marking the start of seasons by observation; spring begins when we see the first plants emerge and winter at the first hard frost, for example. Better yet, I could stop overthinking all of these definitions and head to the beach. After all, we can STEPHEN ORR, define and name the seasons all we want, but Earth will Editor in Chief still go on about her business, spinning on her axis while instagram @steporr we observe the seasonal progression of each year. twitter @orrsteporr

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BLOOMERANG DARK PURPLE LILAC

The compact Bloomerang lilac series has long been popular for its fragrance and repeat blooms. This new variety of Bloomerang grows taller than the others in the series (reaching 6 feet) and sets larger fl ower clusters. Deep purple buds open to lavender-blue fl orets for a spring show followed by intermittent late-summer displays. Plant it in full sun near a porch, deck, or walkway to enjoy the perfume. (From our partners at White Flower Farm.)

Order online at BHGGardenStore.com/Bloomerang or call 1-800-420-2852; refer to code BHS01.

Item MM067623, $29.95 each, plus shipping. Ships in a 1-gallon pot at the proper time for planting. Recommended for Zones 4–7S/8W. Q

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OBSESSED WITH

FOLK DESIGN

A hallmark of folk art is artisans’ imaginative takes on their own backyards. Today’s fantastical animals, florals, and patterns range from graphic to intricate in a rainbow of colors. Use these designs to inject colorful energy into any setting.

OTO M I FO LK ART F U R N ITU R E STE N C I L (shown as background) $30 (14 ³⁄4"×22 ¹⁄4"); royaldesignstudio.com Q OTO M I TI LE S $19 per square foot; growhousegrow.com Q SAN ANDRES COCKTAIL NAPKINS $25 for four; shop.ibumovement.com Q SMALL EMBROIDERED HEARTS $16 each; globalgoodspartners.org Q TOTALLY TI K A A R IVE RWALK F U LL F I E STA 8" D E S S E RT PL ATE with gold rim, $25; lenox.com Q ENAMELED FLOR AL TUMBLER $11, and MILLEFIORI PLATE $17; themercantile.com Q OTOMI TEA TOWEL $14; nativashop.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 S A DA M A L B R I G H T

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FOLK AT HOME 1 K AS H M I RI PART Y C U PS AN D PL ATE S Paper party staples, seriously upgraded.

Even the plate rims mimic the floral motif. $6–$7 (sets of eight); shopmerimeri.com

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E M B RO I D E R E D PE N DANT L AM P

Embroidered details and pom-poms jazz up this lightweight shade. $27; tesoros .com (Search for “pendant lamp” in the online catalog.)

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WHAT WE’RE LOVING NOW

Kate Roebuck’s 27"×35" Tiger Rug print is $275 compared to the $700 original watercolor.

INSTANT GARDEN PARTY

A R T T H AT WO N ’ T B R E A K T H E BA N K

Chairish’s marketplace for one-of-a-kind furniture and artwork has expanded to include the Chairish Print Shop. The line sells giclée prints of exclusive, original works by the site’s best-selling artists. With pieces starting at $99, framing and shipping included, everyone can hang something. Among the 250-plus prints are expressionistic still lifes (like Anne Carrozza Remick’s Lilac with Lemon, left), graphic geometrics, and abstract portraits, ranging in sizes from 11 inches to 5 feet. chairish.com

TOOL DEBUT

Garden store Terrain, sister of Anthropologie, is launching its first line of branded tools, designed in collaboration with outdoor supplier Barebones. Essentials include an angled weeder and a multitasking Hori Hori, far right. $22–$36 each; shopterrain.com 16

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NO - HASSLE PLANTS

Forget buying plants that have spent half their life on the road. Bloomscape delivers fully grown houseplants from their greenhouse to your door in three to four days. Before buying, they tell you a plant’s care difficulty and if it’s pet-safe. $35–$195; bloomscape.com Q

PHOTOS: (ART PRINTS) CHAIRISH, (PLATES) CRATE & BARREL, (PLANTS) BLOOMSCAPE, (TOOLS) CARSON DOWNING

Reese Witherspoon’s lifestyle brand, Draper James, teamed up with Crate & Barrel on a complete tableware line designed for summer entertaining. Our favorite pick? The mixand-match melamine plates. $20–$37; crateandbarrel.com

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Wear individually or blend for dimension.

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BRUSH

The fan prevents overloading cheeks; the short bristles let you target small features.

Lancôme Paris Dual-Ended Fan Brush #31, $36; lancome-usa.com

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a cream or liquid formula, tap it on with your fingers.

And avoid the T-zone; that’s one area you don’t want to shine. Q

B E AU T Y S O LU T I O N S

anywhere, anytime

SUN PROTECTION

Sunburns. Age spots. Skin cancer. We know the cost of subpar sun protection, yet more than 70 percent of us skip (or scrimp on) it. These hassle-free ways to get properly protected will change that habit.

A DAY INDOORS

AIM HIGHER THAN SPF 15

Running errands or driving to work. Sitting at a desk or a café table near a window.

Even incidental exposure to damaging UV rays adds up. To be safe, heed this advice.

“You should wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30 every day,” says Elizabeth Hale, M.D., a New York City dermatologist.

“Doctors used to recommend SPF 15

but found people were habitually underapplying and rendering an SPF 15 more like an eight. Now we say use SPF 30 in an effort to get you to a 15.” And don’t skip it on overcast days; UVA rays penetrate clouds.

PICK AN EXCUSEPROOF FORMULA “To eliminate excuses like ‘I forgot’ or ‘I didn’t have time,’ choose a multitasking product like a tinted moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF. That way, you’ll get hydration, UV protection, and makeup coverage in one timesaving step,” says Jessica Wu, M.D., a Los Angeles dermatologist. The same goes for gripes like “SPF makes me break out” or “It leaves my skin ashy.” Wu says, “If you’re skipping sunscreen because you don’t like the

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way it looks or feels, you’re using the wrong formula.” Don’t give up until you find a good match (see picks, left).

STASH IT SOMEWHERE OBVIOUS “One reason many people don’t wear sunscreen is they simply forget; it’s not a daily habit like brushing teeth,” says Steven Wang, M.D., director of dermatologic surgery and dermatology at Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center in Basking Ridge, NJ. He tells patients to keep their sunscreen next to their toothbrush.

BRING BACKUP Are you heading out for lunch? Boost your protection. Touch up with a mineral powder, pull on a wide-brim hat and sunglasses, and stay on the shady side of the street.

OUR PICKS

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF 30, $12; drugstores Q It Cosmetics Bye Bye Foundation SPF 50+, $40; ulta.com Q Avène Mineral Light Mattifying Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+, $28; avene.com Q Supergoop Invincible Setting Powder SPF 45, $30; supergoop.com Q Colorescience Total Eye 3-in-1 Renewal Therapy SPF 35, $69; colorescience.com

BY G E N E V I E V E M O N S M A P H OTO S C A R S O N D OW N I N G

B E AU T Y S O LU T I O N S

A DAY OUTSIDE

MAKE IT SPF 50+

An afternoon at the beach. A summer BBQ. A 5-mile hike. A weed-pulling session.

Hours spent outside can spell danger for your skin. So commit these safe-sun moves to memory.

A broad-spectrum SPF 30 is fine for every day, but most doctors suggest dialing up protection to at least an SPF 50 when you’ll be outside for hours.

Additionally, Wu recommends everyone

WORKOUTFRIENDLY

Staying protected is no sweat with a mattifying sunscreen.

use a water-resistant formula because sweat and swimming dilute—or wash away—sunscreen.

PUT IT ON AND KEEP IT ON First, apply while still indoors so you’re protected the second you step outside.

Second, squeeze or spray SPF directly onto your body rather than into your hands.

Otherwise, “Your palms get plenty of protection, but your body loses out,” Wu says. Finally, reapply SPF after swimming or every two hours, whichever comes first.

DON’T FORGET THESE PARTS Ears, neck, scalp, hands, feet, eyelids, and lips are often skipped and, not coincidentally, also frequent sites of skin cancer. For minimal mess, try a drip-free sunscreen stick or gel.

WEAR UPF CLOTHING

OUR PICKS

Bare Republic Mineral Spray Vanilla-Coconut SPF 50, $15; target.com Q La Roche-Posay Anthelios Sport SPF 60, $30; laroche-posay.com Q Australian Gold Botanical SPF 50 Mineral Lotion, $15; Target Q Shiseido Clear Stick UV Protector WetForce SPF 50, $28; shiseido.com Q Coppertone Sport LipBalm SPF 50, $4; amazon.com

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Hale advocates for sun-protective clothing like long-sleeve rash guards at the beach or gloves while gardening.

“UPF [ultraviolet protection factor] clothing provides failsafe, all-day protection without the need for reapplication,” Hale says. Her picks: Mott50 and Coolibar.

HOW MUCH DO YOU REALLY NEED? Doctor-approved amounts:

Q FAC E C R E AM S AN D LOTI O N S

A nickel-size dollop Q BO DY C R E AM S AN D LOTI O N S

Enough to fill a shot glass Q S PR AYS O R FOAM S

Two even coats, head to toe CHEMICAL VS. PHYSICAL FORMULAS Chemical sunscreens (like oxybenzone and avobenzone) bind to skin and absorb UV light.

Physical blocks (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) sit on top of skin and deflect rays. Most doctors deem both effective (and safe) and say the best formula is the one you’ll wear.

To help you decide, let’s compare.

Chemical sunscreens can reach SPF 100 and are typically lightweight. Physical blocks max out at about SPF 50 but tend to be better tolerated by people with sensitive or acne-prone skin because they’re less apt to irritate or clog pores. They’re also active the second you apply them, whereas chemical screens take 20 minutes to start working. Q

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More than most colors, pastels play off other colors in a room, so paint extra-large swatches before you commit.

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BY A P R I L H A R DW I C K P H OTO S A DA M A L B R I G H T

Associated with Easter eggs and baby showers, pastels can look surprisingly grown-up when you use midtone hues— those that aren’t too pale or bright.

Ensure colors have similar chromatic value by picking from the same row of the paint chips.

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COLOR

Shop this room from paint to the table at homedepot.com/homedecor.

Wall (Top): PPG TIMELESS® Shadowbox Beige HDPPGWN24U (Bottom): PPG TIMELESS Grand Canyon Gold HDPPGY11

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PASTELS ARE A GREAT WAY TO BRING SOFTNESS TO A ROOM WITHOUT SACRIFICING COLOR.

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Sea Glass in White/Pink and Cloudy Blue, $10–$39 each; westelm.com

PASTELS DECODED

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WH E R E TO START

Although blush is the new “it” neutral, if you’re anxious about dipping into the pastel paint trend, go for blue. Its cool undertones work well in the main living areas, and it reads as a neutral. ■ H OW TO F U R N I S H Choose furniture and accessories in undersaturated pastels. The slightly muted tones recede, so they mix well with your existing pieces. Accents in copper and brass impart a warm, glam fi nish that prevents the look from getting too sweet. ■ WHAT TO AD D Keep a pastel room from feeling too young or washed-out by incorporating contrast. Try black and white furniture and artwork, or cross the color wheel for a complementary hue. Q

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WALL PIROUET TE DEVINE COLOR

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Project 62 Hafley in Smoke Green, $95 (32"×34"×14"); target.com

WI R E BAS K ET

Danica Studio Gem in Peach, $25 (11"×5"); knitpicks.com

PHOTOS: (ROOMS) ZEKE RUELAS, (PORTRAIT) TESSA NEUSTADT

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screening room A few DIY projects and the right furnishings help a neglected three-season porch emerge as a guest-ready outdoor living room.

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he ideal summer entertaining space combines the best of indoors (comfortable and bug-free) and outdoors (green and breezy). This porch makeover does exactly that using DIY projects, casual decor, and plants. Lots of plants. The fi rst step: Remove the old fauxturf carpet and paint the concrete floor. Black paint makes window frames and walls stand out, and an easy-to-install screening system (Mini Track; screentight.com) replaces damaged screens. The fi nal touches: graphic pillows, a colorblock rug, and all those plants.

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INDOOR TRELLIS What to do with a bad view? A trellis made from wood slats painted green supports potted climbing mandevilla plants to obscure what’s outside and still let in light.

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CEDAR BAR Two 16-inch square concrete pavers determined the size of this bar, right. The pavers lay on top of a frame built from 4×4 cedar for the legs and 1×4 cedar for the top, sides, and shelf.

Wineglass holders (Rev-A-Shelf, $8 each; amazon.com) attached to the underside of the frame, below right, free shelf space.

BUILD A BAR FROM HOME CENTER STAPLES: CEDAR DECKING AND PATIO PAVERS.

FLOOR COATING A protective fi nish (Epoxyshield Floor Paint in Armor Gray; rustoleum.com) covers splotches on the concrete fl oor.

PLANT RISER A framework of square dowels forms a modern stand for a potted plant, below. Q

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What will this home and neighborhood look like to buyers in five or 10 years?

Even if you don’t have kids, factor in whether the school district will make the home more appealing to a family.

DO N ’ T H I R E TH E I R AG E NT

Rather than working with the real estate agent listing the home, hire a buyer’s agent to represent your best interests.

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If you feel settled locationwise and financially, buying can be a smart move. A home is a potential built-in savings account. You build equity with each mortgage payment, says Mike Fagan, vice president of mortgage lending at Guaranteed Rate Affinity in Ellicott City, MD. If the home’s value

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increases, you could see a return on that investment.

That said, buying isn’t the best choice for everyone who’s able. “Don’t buy for the sake of buying,” Fagan says.

“Buying should be at least a five-year commitment. If you don’t have a career under way and a desire to plant roots in a particular community, it may be better to rent.” Although your rent check will go toward a landlord’s equity rather than your own, you won’t be paying property taxes, loan interest, insurance, maintenance, and other ownership costs.

And you’ll be able to relocate more easily.

There are many other factors to consider when assessing the market and embarking on the home-buying process.

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Paint colors and superficial features are easy to change, and the owner’s furniture won’t stay. Make sure the home ticks the musts on your list. (See “Pro Tips“ on page 38).

DO N ’ T I G N O R E TH E N IT T Y- G RIT T Y

A home inspection will go more in-depth, but these checks can give you an early read on potential problems: Are there signs of leaks or mold under the sinks?

Do windows open and latch properly?

Do sinks and tubs drain easily? Do outlets work? (Test with a phone charger.)

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CAN I AFFORD TO BUY? Generally speaking, you can afford a home that costs three to four times your annual income, with a mortgage payment of less than 28 percent of your monthly income. However, you’ll need to factor in your savings and debt. Although online calculators can help you get an idea of what your monthly mortgage payment might be, it’s best to meet with a bank or credit union loan officer or a mortgage broker to get a full picture of your options. Find one through personal recommendations if you can.

They’ll help you assess the types of loans you qualify for, whether you should pay down debts or save toward a larger down payment, and how much you’ll need for closing costs.

“It’s never too soon to sit down with a lender and do a thorough analysis of your income, assets, and credit.

Most lenders will meet with a buyer without any up-front cost or obligation,” Fagan says. “You’ll get one of two answers: Yes, you’re ready, go find a house. Or it’s not time yet, here are the things you need to do to get in position to buy.” Your lender can also let you know about any first-time-buyer grant programs you might qualify for.

WHEN SHOULD I START MY SEARCH? The average homeowner spends about three months from when they start actively looking at homes to when they close. Renters should check their lease agreement and notify the landlord to meet any required terms.

ACT LIKE A DETECTIVE Online research tools are at your fingertips 24/7. Previewing listings online can give you a good sense of what is available in your target neighborhoods in terms of square footage, number of bedrooms, lot size, and typical asking price, which will help you bid smarter when you find a house you love. The free app Homesnap will give you in-depth intel on homes and build a custom news feed based on your property searches so you never miss a price drop or new listing.

Find a neighborhood’s walkability score at walkscore.com. And if you’re searching from another city, check out coli.org to compare the cost of living in the area you’re considering.

Visit government sites for information on taxes, schools, and crime rates.

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Closing Costs

Equity

Comparables, or comps, refer to the prices that homes of similar size, location, and condition have recently sold for.

You or your agent can use this data to help determine a reasonable offer.

Private mortgage insurance is required with a down payment of less than 20 percent.

It protects the lender and usually costs $30 to $70 a month on every $100,000 borrowed. Once you hit 20 percent equity, you can cancel PMI.

Payments for things like appraisals, lawyers, loan fees, title insurance, and taxes owed on the day keys exchange hands.

It usually totals 2 to 5 percent of the home’s purchase price.

The current market value of your home minus what you owe on your mortgage.

Over time, the equity grows as you pay down your mortgage and the home appreciates in value.

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PRO TIPS Sherry Chris, CEO of Better Homes & Gardens® Real Estate, talks about starting the home-buying journey on the right foot.

HOW TO FIND A REALTOR

Avoid the temptation to go with a random name you’ve seen in ads because it’s easy. Ask around for recommendations, then chat with the Realtor to assess their specific expertise.

MAKE TWO LISTS

List what you need in a home then what you want.

“Wants are all the things that would make you happy in a new home but aren’t necessarily deal breakers, like a fi replace or hardwood floors throughout,” Chris says.

STUDY THE AREA

Is it easy to get to work? Are you close to highways or public transportation?

Drive through the neighborhood at various times and on different days to get a sense of traffic, noise, and activity levels.

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CASE STUDIES These first-time buyers followed different paths to their ideal homes and picked up some key nuggets of wisdom along the way. Learn from them.

THE RECENT THE YOUNG THE GRADUATE NEWLYWEDS FAMILY Kadijah Ndoye Atlanta Fresh out of college, she bought a home close to the city.

B U I LD C RE D IT

“When you’re young, you haven’t developed much of a credit profile.

I learned that factors like my debt-to-income ratio affected the kinds of loans I’d qualify for.”

PUT MA J O R PU RC HAS E S O N H O LD

“Once you start the loan process, be aware that people will be monitoring your credit activity. This isn’t the time to buy a new car to match the house.”

HAVE A CAS H R E S E RVE

No landlord means home expenses are on you. When her HVAC broke down, Kadijah tried to save money by hiring the repair person who gave her the lowest estimate. He made matters worse. “It’s better to pay more to get things done right the first time.”

Phil and Lauren Schwartz Allentown, PA

Arti and Kris Budhram Greenlawn, NY

They found a new townhouse they could customize.

This family headed to the suburbs for the space and the schools.

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DO YO U R H O M EWO R K

“Costs add up fast if you’re buying new construction and adding upgrades. Have a budget and know what you can live without, what you can add later, and what you need now.”

”We researched the schools and crime rates in the area to find the right neighborhood.”

PAY AT TE NTIO N TO PI PE S , WI R E S & D U CT S

“We should have taken video or pictures of where everything was located before drywall went up. It would have made life easier, even just when we hang things.”

R E LY O N H U MAN E XPE RTI S E

It can be a relief to have another party negotiate on your behalf. The Budhrams’ agent helped schedules align. “In our case, the owner was in no rush to close, but we needed to get it done in time to register the girls for school.”

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You need a realistic monthly budget to reflect new-to-you expenses.

“Mortgage, taxes, sewer, garbage, HOA fees— you’ve probably never had to pay this many bills at once if you’ve been renting or living at home.”

Pay attention to potential hazards that could hike up your insurance rates. A makeshift deck on the property wasn’t up to code and posed a safety risk, so they ended up having to remove it. Q

BHG.com/Maintenance Keep your home in top shape using our checklist.

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SUMMER We gathered the goods for three of our favorite outdoor tabletop looks. From the dishes to the details, it’s all worthy of the dining room but tough enough for the patio.

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She returned home to Charleston with a sunny outlook on decorating, which she brought to life in her guesthouse (a former garage). Here are her tips for creating a space that always feels like summer.

SET THE TONE The season lives longer when you use its colors. Allison’s custom blue on the exterior captures the sun-bleached sky.

Inside, colors reference seasonal hallmarks: lemonade yellow, swimming pool aqua, and the warm ivory of homemade vanilla ice cream.

OPEN UP Go for minimal window treatments (or none if privacy isn’t a concern) to let in maximum light and views. And as obvious as it sounds, clean windows make a big difference in light quality, so give them a good scrub.

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RETURN TO NATURE Natural woven materials never fail to make a room feel summery. Swap heavy drapes for woven seagrass and choose rugs in sisal or jute. Vintage maple side tables and a butcher-block countertop add a warm contrast to the light yellow walls and white cabinetry.

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living laboratory Over nearly three decades, an Oregon homeowner has transformed her half-acre backyard into a garden of ideas.

Jacquie Barone and her husband, Pasquale, often use materials reclaimed from their work as developers.

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Today, the half-acre reflects the evolution of her various passions and her learn-by-doing approach, including vegetable plots she started years ago to feed her kids, a greenhouse she and her husband painstakingly pieced together, and a koi pond inspired by trips to Japan. A consistency of materials—rocks edging paths, salvaged pipe and glass for the structures—ties together the disparate spaces for a cohesive look. Not that Jacquie is anywhere near being finished. “I think of my garden as a classroom,” she says. “I never want to stop learning.”

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VEGGIE BEDS After two years of growing vegetables in a far-off corner of her backyard, Jacquie built nine 20-foot-long beds, right, outside the kitchen door. Because the beds dominate the view from the kitchen window, she plants for looks, interspersing colorful cabbages and sunflowers amid all the green vegetables.

BEE GARDEN A few years ago, Jacquie purchased a bee hotel, far left, top, for solitary mason bees, which nest in holes rather than hives. She grew so enamored with the insects that she recently erected four hives for honeybees and surrounded them with a patch of pollinator-friendly plants, left. They include coneflowers, ‘Gladiator’ lupine, and ‘Little Spire’ Russian sage. “This gives bees an easy meal, but they’ll also travel a few miles for pollen,” she says.

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GREENHOUSE Jacquie and Pasquale fit together old windows and sliding glass doors to build a greenhouse, above. Though salvaged materials give this spot an air of informality, the landscaping was inspired

by English designs. The pom-pom topiaries act as a transition to the Japanese-style space behind the greenhouse.

BORDERS Repeating materials creates flow between the various spaces in the garden. Rocks edge all the paths, and Japanese maples, left, recur along the borders. Corten steel, used for pots, far left, and the siding on the artist’s studio, echoes the rusted pipes of arbors elsewhere. Q

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Process until smooth.

Pour into glasses and garnish with fresh pineapple wedges.

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Place 10 mint leaves and ¹⁄2 oz. turbinado syrup (a 2:1 simple syrup made with raw sugar and water) into a collins glass. Lightly press with a muddler.

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Cognac and 2 oz. sparkling Gamay (or other sparkling rosé).

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This spicy Middle Eastern herb sauce is also known as zhoug.

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A NEW PLAN FOR PASTA NIGHT Like your favorite pesto, these light, fresh sauces start with some herbs, nuts, and olive oil in the food processor and make getting dinner done as easy as twirling in some hot pasta.

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parsley; 4 cloves smashed garlic; 1 tsp. smoked paprika; ½ tsp. ground ancho chile pepper; and ¹ 8 tsp. cayenne pepper.

Cover and pulse to mix. With processor running, slowly add ¼ cup oil in a steady stream until mixture is combined. Season to taste with salt.

SPICY HERB SAUCE In a food processor combine 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves, 1 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves, 1 or 2 stemmed and seeded jalapeño chile peppers, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, 3 halved garlic cloves, 1 tsp. ground cumin, and ½ tsp. each kosher salt and ground coriander.

Cover and process until fi nely chopped.

With processor running, slowly add ½ cup olive oil in a steady stream until combined. Add ¼ cup roasted, salted pepitas. Blend until nearly smooth.

CASHEW CREAM SAUCE In a bowl combine 1 cup raw cashews and 2 cups water. Let stand, covered, 2 hours; drain well. In a food processor process cashews and 1 cup chicken broth until smooth and creamy.

Stir in an additional ½ cup broth. Heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 fi nely chopped shallot; cook

and stir 3 minutes.

Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme; cook 1 minute. Add ¹ 3 cup dry white wine; stir to scrape up any browned bits. Stir in cashew mixture and ½ tsp. each salt and black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

Simmer 1 minute until thickened. Add pasta cooking liquid to sauce to reach desired consistency.

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USE THIS ON (ALMOST) EVERYTHING Every summer has its hot condiment to try at backyard grill-outs and to keep in your fridge to rescue boring veggies (note the recently trendy chimichurri, chermoula, and gremolata).

Meet our 2018 entry: a versatile herb sauce with savory sun-dried tomatoes and briny capers. Use it on crostini, toss it with fresh tomatoes and chunks of mozzarella, and spoon it over just about any piece of meat you throw on the grill.

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CREATE AMBIANCE These chic candles are tougher than they look. Keep bugs at bay with a few Better Homes & Gardens Lemongrass Citronella Outdoor Candles.

It’s summer and we’re feeling the hosting vibe!

This collection of must-have entertaining essentials is exactly what you need to make a splash at your next outdoor party.

SUMMERTIME CLASSICS If you’re grilling, then you need a summer classic—Reynolds Wrap®. Whether you’re grilling corn or making foil packets, you can count on quality foil made in the USA since 1947.

MIX UP SEATING Create multiple outdoor spaces using a variety of seating, tables and blankets throughout the yard. Try pairing Better Homes & Gardens Amberly Modern Chair in Teal with the Camrose Farmhouse Mosaic Tile Table to create an inviting bistro-style space.

MORE SUMMERTIME CLASSICS No backyard bash is complete without a few sandwich favorites. And nothing completes a sandwich better than deliciously creamy new HEINZ Real Mayonnnaise—crafted using the highest quality ingredients like 100% cage free eggs.

A DV E R T I S E M E N T

SIP IN STYLE Outdoor drink stations will liven up any event. So, make sure you choose cocktail glasses that match the creativity of your signature drink. Try Better Homes & Gardens Pineapple Sippers!

DRINKS ARE SERVED Serving cocktails on this Better Homes & Gardens Galvanized Serve Tray with Legs will just scream “outdoor garden party!”

SWEETEN THINGS UP Treat your guests to creamy, velvety frappes at home with Torani Real Cream Frappe Mix – Made with natural ingredients and no preservatives. It’s easy - just pour over ice and blend!

READY, SET, PREP! Make dishes throughout the week, so by the time the weekend comes, you’re ready to go. Store everything in Hefty® Slider Bags—with the extra secure Max-Lock® track design, whatever you store inside the bag won’t end up on the outside of the bag.

KEEP IT COOL Warmer weather means thirst quenching is a must.

Make sure your drinks are well organized and easily accessible with Better Homes & Gardens Galvanized Round Tub. Don’t forget the ice!

SUMMERTIME STAPLE Iced tea is the perfect drink for summer, and Pure Leaf® is iced tea the way it was meant to be – brewed with real tea leaves that are dried and blended by Pure Leaf® tea masters for a difference you can taste.

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fast&fresh

EASY, DELICIOUS RECIPES FOR A BETTER DINNER TONIGHT

GRILLING EDITION

RED CABBAGE

2 cups shredded

¹⁄2 peeled, cored, and chopped

2 Tbsp.

Jamaican jerk seasoning— a blend of chiles, thyme, garlic, onions, and spices like cinnamon and cloves— adds Caribbean heat to grilled meats and vegetables.

START TO FINISH 25 min.

4 halves

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1. For pineapple slaw: In an extra-large bowl combine bok choy, cabbage, and pineapple.

In a small bowl stir together vinegar and 2 tsp. of the brown sugar. Drizzle over bok choy mixture; toss to coat.

2. In a small bowl combine remaining 2 tsp. brown sugar and the jerk seasoning. Rub on chicken.

3. Grill on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat 8 to 12 minutes or until chicken is done (165°F), turning once. Transfer to a cutting board and slice.

Serve chicken with pineapple slaw.

Makes 4 servings.

EACH SERVING 316 cal, 8 g fat, 124 mg chol, 328 mg sodium, 20 g carb, 2 g fiber, 16 g sugars, 40 g pro.

BY M AG G I E G L I S A N P H OTO S B L A I N E M OAT S

FOOD STYLING: GREG LUNA

JERK CHICKEN AND PINEAPPLE SLAW

SWE ET AN D TART JOIN FORC E S IN TH I S CHUNKY PIN EAPPLE AN D BOK C HOY S L AW.

Melt their hearts.

© 2018 Kraft Foods

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

GRILLED VEGGIE PASTA SALAD ASPARAGUS SPEARS

8 oz., trimmed

RED SWEET PEPPER

1 medium, quartered lengthwise

ZUCCHINI

1 small, halved lengthwise

RED ONION

¹⁄2 small, cut into ¹⁄2-inch-thick slices

OLIVE OIL

3 Tbsp.

WHOLE GRAIN PENNE PASTA

4 cups, cooked

BALSAMIC VINEGAR

2 Tbsp.

FRESH OREGANO LEAVES

2 Tbsp. snipped

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Use up almost any vegetables on hand. Mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and eggplant would be yummy additions.

START TO FINISH 30 min.

1. Lightly brush vegetables with 1 Tbsp. of the oil. Grill sweet pepper, zucchini, and onion on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until tender, turning once. Add asparagus the last 3 to 5 minutes, cooking until

tender, turning once. Let cool slightly. Cut vegetables into ¹⁄2-inch pieces.

2. In a large bowl combine vegetables and pasta. Add remaining 2 Tbsp. oil, the vinegar, ¹⁄2 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄8 tsp. black pepper; toss to coat. Sprinkle with oregano. Makes 4 servings.

EACH SERVING 348 cal, 15 g fat, 300 mg sodium, 49 g carb, 8 g fiber, 8 g sugars, 10 g pro.

PART Y S I D E: D E LIC IOUS WARM OR AT ROOM TE M P AN D TOTAB LE , TOO.

Š 2018 Tyson Foods, Inc. *Than USDA data for pre-cooked pork sausage.

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

PANKO

S PREAD TOASTE D C IABAT TA WITH MAYO M IXE D WITH ANC HO C H ILI POWD E R .

2 Tbsp.

FAT-FREE MILK

2 Tbsp.

SHALLOT

2 Tbsp. finely chopped

DIJON-STYLE MUSTARD

1 Tbsp.

GARLIC

2 cloves, minced

BLT TURKEY BURGERS Wrapping bacon slices around lean ground turkey patties ensures the burger is both moist and flavorful.

START TO FINISH 25 minutes

LEAN GROUND TURKEY

1 lb.

BACON

4 slices

CIABATTA ROLLS

2, split and toasted

ROMAINE LETTUCE

¹⁄2 cup shredded

CHERRY TOMATOES

¹⁄2 cup quartered

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1. In a medium bowl combine panko, milk, shallot, mustard, garlic, and ¹⁄4 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Add ground turkey; mix well.

Form into four ¹⁄2-inch-thick patties. Wrap a bacon slice around each patty.

2. Grill on the rack of a covered grill directly over medium heat 11 to 13 minutes or until turkey is done (165°F) and bacon is crisp, turning once.

3. Serve on a ciabatta half with lettuce and tomato.

Makes 4 servings.

EACH SERVING 463 cal, 29 g fat, 110 mg chol, 763 mg sodium, 17 g carb, 2 g fiber, 2 g sugars, 29 g pro.

thick

rich delicious Nothing Else Tastes Like

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

LAMB SKEWERS WITH LEMON AND FETA BROWN SUGAR, SMOKED PAPRIK A, AND TURMERIC

2 tsp. each

Raid the spice cabinet to make a bold, smoky rub. If you prefer, substitute beef sirloin steak for the lamb. Serve it with a quick mix of Greek yogurt and lemon juice or purchased tzatziki (a Greek sauce made with yogurt, cucumbers, lemon, and garlic).

TOTAL TIME 30 minutes

CINNAMON

¹⁄2 tsp.

CAYENNE PEPPER

¹⁄4 tsp.

1. If using wooden skewers, soak in water 30 minutes. In a small bowl combine brown sugar, paprika, turmeric, cinnamon, and cayenne.

2. Thinly slice meat diagonally across the grain into long strips. Thread meat accordion-style onto skewers,

leaving ¹⁄4 inch between pieces. Lightly brush with 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil; sprinkle with half of the spice mixture.

S E RVE WITH 3. Grill skewers on the rack of a covered S LIC E S OF PITA grill directly over medium heat 5 to BREAD TOASTE D ON TH E 6 minutes or until meat is slightly pink G RILL A M I N UTE in center, turning once. Add lemons, OR T WO. cut sides down, the last 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly charred.

4. Sprinkle meat with remaining spice mixture, red onion, cheese, mint, and, if desired, pine nuts. Squeeze grilled lemons over meat.

Makes 4 servings.

EACH SERVING 421 cal, 16 g fat, 123 mg chol, 728 mg sodium, 24 g carb, 2 g fiber, 5 g sugars, 41 g pro. Q

LEAN BONELESS LAMB

1¹⁄2 lb.

LEMONS

2 halves

RED ONION

¹⁄2 cup thinly sliced

FETA CHEESE

¹⁄2 cup

FRESH MINT LEAVES

¹⁄4 cup

Win $2,500 PINE NUTS

¹⁄4 cup, toasted (optional)

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toward your grocery bill. Visit BHG.com/ SpringGrocery to enter for a chance to win. Details on page 138.

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FROM OUR TEST KITCHEN Our culinary professionals share their tips, tricks, and tools for better grilling.

HOT TIPS FOR EASY GRILLING

release food more readily.

Don’t underestimate the importance of this step.

After grilling (while the grates are hot), scrape off any cooked-on bits.

On steel grates use an iron-bristle brush; for enamel use brass bristles. Or skip the brush and try The Woody Shovel, one of our favorite cleaning tools (page 108).

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COLLEEN WEEDEN, SENIOR CULINARY SPECIALIST

CLEAN GRATES

REDUCE FLARE-UPS by

trimming excess fat. If you still have one, carefully move your food and close the lid to kill the flames.

HOW HOT IS THE GRILL? How long you can hold your hand 5 inches above the grate tells you.

G RILL YOU R G RE E N S Make use of those red-hot coals to sear your side dish, too. Oil the cut sides of halved romaine hearts and lemons.

Grill over high heat until grill marks form. Serve with a squeeze of the lemon, a drizzle of olive oil, and a little chopped garlic.

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TRY G RI LLI N G K ALE , R AD I CC H I O, AN D BO K C H OY, ALSO.

DIRECT HEAT Best for small foods (burgers, chops, veggies) that cook quickly enough that the outside won’t burn before the inside is done. For charcoal: Spread hot coals evenly across bottom grate. For gas: Turn on all burners and adjust heat according to recipe.

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Medium heat (350°F to 375°F) Q

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2 S ECO N D S

High heat (400°F to 450°F)

INDIRECT HEAT Placing food to the side of the heat source ensures even doneness of thick or tough cuts like a big cowboy ribeye or a pork shoulder roast.

Charcoal: Spread hot coals around a drip pan; cook food over pan.

Gas: Turn on half the burners; place food over unlit burners.

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Medium-high heat (375°F to 400°F)

HOW TO SET UP YOUR GRILL

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5 S ECO N D S

Low heat (300°F to 350°F)

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PREHEAT for the best sear and most accurate timing. It takes up to 20 minutes for the grill to get up to temp.

THINK OF A CLOSED GRILL AS A CONVECTION OVEN. THE HEAT CIRCULATES, COOKING FOOD EVENLY.

Š2018 Reynolds Consumer Products LLC.

Grandma was Italian.

Mom fell in love in Greece.

You married a grill master.

Inspired by culture. Prepared by you.

Grilled

Greek PIZZA For this recipe, visit ReynoldsKitchens.com

FOOD TE ST KITCHEN

4 TH E C U RVE D DESIGN FITS E A S I LY ON A DINNER PL ATE .

3 TH E WOO DY S H OVE L

It’s the cleaning-est tool. As you scrape hot grates, grooves form for a custom fit. Wipe it off with a paper towel. $35; thegreatscrape.com

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TAYLOR PRECISION DUR ABLE GRILL SMOKER

Sliding vents control smoke intensity. A second compartment holds citrus, herbs, or vinegars. $25; amazon.com

3 CAST I RO N F I S H PAN No need to transfer fish from grill to platter. Cook and serve all in the same pan. $35; surlatable.com

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O UT S ET C I RC U L AR K ABO B S K EWE RS

The flat skewers prevent food from spinning. $13 (set of four); amazon.com

5 H I G H - H E AT N O N STI C K STE E L G R I LL F RY PAN

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Stir-fry veggies without losing any to the fire. $40; williams-sonoma.com

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Loaded with all the features of a full-size grill, this compact two-burner model comes in Black, Sapphire, Red, and Ivory to color your patio. $500; weber.com

SW SW WA AP OUT THE LIGHTER FLUID FOR 7 ODOR-FREE LIGHTER CUBES THAT STAY LIT Sample authentic Southern BBQ flavors. $7 each (sets EVEN WHEN IT’S WINDY AND WET. LI LLI E ’S Q SAU C E S

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Lack of speech is a sign of autism. Learn the others at autismspeaks.org/signs.

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new ways with

TUNA

If you haven’t shopped the tuna aisle lately, take note. New packaging and flavors inspired three recipes that go beyond the brown bag.

TUNA-TOT CASSEROLE In a skillet cook 8 oz. sliced mushrooms, 12 oz. trimmed and chopped green beans, and ³⁄4 cup finely chopped onion in 2 Tbsp. olive oil until beans are slightly tender, about 7 minutes. Add 3 cloves minced garlic; cook 1 minute. Add 2 cups half-and-half; boil gently 5 minutes or until reduced slightly. Stir in 2 Tbsp.

Worcestershire sauce and 1¹⁄2 tsp. dried thyme. Spread mixture in a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Layer with two 12-oz. cans drained albacore tuna, 1 cup shredded white cheddar, and one 32-oz. pkg. frozen fried potato nuggets.

Bake, uncovered, in a 450°F oven 30 minutes or until bubbly. Top with 3 sliced green onions.

TUNA-RAMEN SALAD For dressing: Whisk together 2 Tbsp. each white miso paste and sesame oil, ¹⁄3 cup rice vinegar, and ¹⁄4 cup olive oil. Drizzle 2 Tbsp. dressing over three 5-oz. cans drained albacore tuna . Add 1 Tbsp. toasted sesame seeds; stir. Cook 1 cup chopped sugar snap peas and ³⁄4 cup matchstick carrots in salted boiling water 1 minute; plunge into cold water. Coarsely crush one 3-oz. pkg. ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet). Combine noodles, 6 cups chopped napa cabbage, ¹⁄2 cup chopped Thai basil, 3 sliced green onions, and ¹⁄2 cup dressing. Top with tuna, snap peas and carrots, and softcooked eggs. Pass with remaining dressing and crushed red pepper.

CAJUN TUNA SALAD Combine ¹⁄2 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. paprika, 2 tsp. each cumin and chili powder, TU NA T YPE S S IZ E & S HAPE TH E PAC K ¹⁄2 tsp. black pepper, ¹⁄4 tsp. salt, Tuna labeled white comes from Solid, chunk, and flaked The variety and flavor options and ¹⁄8 tsp. cayenne pepper. albacore. (We like its mild flavor reference the size of the in cans and pouches of tuna Stir in three 5-oz. cans drained in these recipes.) Light indicates pieces. Solid tuna is one have exploded. Try bold albacore tuna, and ¹⁄2 cup each it’s a slightly fishier-tasting large piece of meat flavors, tuna packed in oil (olive chopped celery and red sweet species, including skipjack, and has a firm texture that or a lighter flavor), and the pepper. Serve in rolls with lettuce. Q tongol, and/or yellowfin. holds up in recipes. low-cal standby: water-packed.

RECIPES BY: GREG LUNA

THE DISH ON FISH

BY C A R R I E B OY D P H OTO A N DY LYO N S

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Danielle Dall’Armi grows a canopy of fragrant ‘Social Climber’ roses on her farm near Santa Barbara. The arching arbor is made from ordinary rebar.

BY PA I G E P O R T E R F I S C H E R P H OTO S V I C T O R I A P E A R S O N P R O D U C E D BY J E S S I C A T H O M A S F O O D S T Y L I N G C A R R I E P U R C E L L

ONE WOMAN’S PASSION FOR HER FAVORITE FLOWER DOESN’T STOP IN THE GARDEN. IT’S IN FULL FRAGRANT BLOOM AT THE TABLE, TOO.

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LUSH CLIMBERS ‘Red Eden’ flowers cover the wall behind the patio dining table.

The secret to climbers, Danielle says, is a good pruning at least once every two or three years (late winter or early spring).

“Pruning should leave the plants leafless and skeletal. They’ll come back full and lush.”

ROSE SPRING ROLLS Rose petals add both a decorative element and a light floral note against cucumber and peppery radishes in these spring rolls.

ROSECANDIED ALMONDS Rose water and toasted cumin seeds flavor these sweet spiced nuts. Pair them with our Sparkling Wine and Roses Cocktail made with rose syrup and ruby red grapefruit juice.

STARTER ROSES

It all started with a $2 rose.

Following a tradition Danielle Dall’Armi and her husband, Bill Hahn, have when moving into a new house, the couple planted a rosebush in the yard of their Carpinteria, CA, home. That first rose didn’t just thrive; it went absolutely crazy, growing 10 feet tall and just as wide. Danielle and Bill, who had grown roses as a hobby, thought maybe they were onto something bigger. They took a chance and planted 1,000 roses on half an acre, dubbed the place Rose Story Farm, and things snowballed from there. Over the past two decades, they’ve expanded—ofering wholesale cut roses and mature plants along with design services—and blanketed 8 acres with more than 25,000 rosebushes in 120 fragrant varieties. “Fragrance is everything,” Danielle says. “When you pick up a grocery store bouquet and put your nose right into the blooms, there’s no fragrance.

But a garden rose? The scent is unforgettable.” Danielle knows the life span of a garden rose is short (typically three to four days) and hates to let so much as a single petal go to waste. Here’s how she celebrates their beauty, fragrance, and flavor.

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If you’re new to growing roses, Danielle recommends easy-care white ‘Iceberg’, which grows under her window.

“They’re like the Merlot of roses—totally underrated.”

Follow the flowers on Instagram @rosestoryfarm.

GOOD ENOUGH TO EAT Baked in donut trays, these Pink Peppercorn and Rose Tea Cakes start with rose water and petals in the batter and fi nish with a cream cheese glaze and a “confetti” of crushed pink peppercorns and fresh rose petals.

What you need to know about eating roses:

1

Only roses that have never been treated with chemicals should be eaten. (Find sources for culinary petals on page 134.)

2

Because smell infl uences our sense of taste, the stronger a rose’s scent, the stronger it will taste to you.

3

The white inner tip of petals can be bitter.

Snip them off if the fl avor bothers you.

RECIPES BEGIN ON PAGE 134.

BY SIGHT & SCENT Danielle has always gone for roses she describes as fragrant and romantic. These are a few of the many she loves. Keep in mind that not all roses thrive in all Zones, so check with your local nursery before choosing one for your yard.

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‘ISABEL RENAISSANCE’

‘WHITE EDEN’

“Lovely citrus fragrance, and the color is to die for. Two or three stems, and you have an instant bouquet.”

“The best red rose around,” in Danielle’s book. Deep color, velvety petals, and long vase life.

“These are fl uff y, romantic, and open to pure white.” In her Central Coast climate, they’re slow growers.

‘ WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE 2000’

‘ B E LLE STO RY ’

‘NEIL DIAMOND’

“Hugely fragrant and one of the best jewel tone roses.” Scent is of a classic old rose.

“A double row of pale salmonpink petals surrounds stamens that reach to the moon.”

New striped variety with a sweet scent and strong variegation. “It’s an exclamation point for the garden.”

‘TROPICAL SUNSET’

‘ F R AG R A N T P L U M ’

‘ P O L K A’

Diverse variegation: ”Some are almost solid, some symmetrical, others swirly and haphazard.” Sweet citrus scent.

“As a rule, the most fragrant roses are purple. But deadhead vigilantly; spent blooms are brown and unsightly.”

“A vigorous climber with delicately ruffl ed edges.” Rich, old-fashioned rose fragrance; can grow to 12 feet.

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CUTTING GARDEN Danielle’s formula for high-impact centerpieces: Pack the vase with flowers at all stages—”from tight buds to big blooms that are likely to start dropping petals on the table”—then add a little greenery like these geranium leaves. Q

Cut rose stems from the plant about 1⁄4 inch above an outward-facing leaflet.

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U R T A A L N LIFE

TAKE A WALK IN THE MINNESOTA WOODS WITH COOKBOOK AUTHOR JOHNNA HOLMGREN, WHOSE EVERYDAY EXPLORATIONS FEED NEW RECIPE IDEAS, DECORATING PROJECTS, AND HER FAMILY’S LOVE OF NATURE. 116

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BY K E L LY RYA N K E G A N S P H OTO S DAV I D L A N D P R O D U C E D BY J E S S I C A T H O M A S

PHOTOGRAPHER’S AGENTS: PAT BATES & ASSOCIATES

Johnna Holmgren’s backyard wanderings yield ingredients for art projects and recipes. But, she says, you don’t need a forest behind your house to replicate her adventures. ”You can experience foraging in a grocery store or the farmers market.

It’s more of a mind-set to be open to new possibilities and ingredients.”

Her advice: Stay curious, break up your normal routine, and try something new.

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he sun is just coming up when Johnna Holmgren and her daughters shuffle into the kitchen to start a batch of cinnamon rolls before heading outside to feed the ducks. It’s a typical morning at their A-frame, situated on a 4-acre woodland wonderland south of St. Paul. Johnna and her husband, Max, an illustrator and chalk artist, recently bought the two-bedroom house where they raise their daughters—Luella, Minoux, and new baby Juniper— alongside a menagerie of dogs, cats, chickens, and ducks.

Lifelong nature-lovers, Johnna and Max are passing their passion for the natural world on to their children. “Nature has such an efect on our energy and our mood,” Johnna says. “I try to add more and more natural beauty inside our home, everything from plants and wall hangings to the colors we use.”

Much of their decor is the product of years of foraging and collecting, and surfaces like shelves, tabletops, and the mantel act as nature dioramas. And their collection is growing.

Not a day goes by— whether in summer’s E X TE R I O R CR ACKED humid heat or winter’s PEPPER double-digit dips below PPU18- 01 BEHR zero—that the family doesn’t go outside to explore. Johnna shares their adventures scooping up forest finds and coming up with new recipes to cook from the garden on her popular blog, Fox Meets Bear, and in her new cookbook, Tales from a Forager’s Kitchen.

“Our front door feels like the Narnia door,” Johnna says. “Once we open it, we’re so happy.

I can see the calm rushing over the girls.”

On a patio outside the A-frame’s wall of windows, a rug defines a sitting area—prime real estate for watching the girls play and observing the eagles and pelicans flying overhead.

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I HOPE ONE DAY THE WALLS ARE COVERED WITH OUR NATURE FINDS, LIKE A MUSEUM .

JOHNNA HOLMGREN

J O H N NA , WHO HOMESC HOOLS TH E OLDER G IRLS , U S E S A LOF T ABOVE TH E MASTE R BEDROOM AS A SC HOOLROOM .

Johnna calls her framed nature pressings time capsules. She’ll press a frond, leaf, or flower in a book to dry and flatten for up to four days. Then she secures it to paper with nontoxic double-stick tape and writes a title or quote from the day. (In the living room, for instance, hangs a memento from a 98°F day titled by Luella: “Today was hotter than a burnin’ pancake!”) Johnna also tapes a note to the back for her daughters to read years in the future.

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In the master bedroom a gallery of Johnna’s pressed-flower art hangs above a carved wood headboard (the Menara Bed; anthropologie.com). The room gets lots of natural light, so Johnna swapped her preferred soft and earthy palette for a deep jewel tone green.

INSIDER Visit BHG.com/ FoxMeetsBear for two of Johnna’s recipes.

Johnna sometimes gives her cinnamon rolls, opposite, a savory spin with mushrooms and goat cheese. She clips flowers from the garden to decorate the table and to use as garnishes for a salad and her quinoacrusted quiche. The couple built their greenhouse, right, from a kit (backyard greenhouses.com) and outfitted it for entertaining with a teak table and chairs (Teaka collection; article.com). They lined the floor with bricks found on their property. Q

I’M STILL LEARNING TO LIVE A SIMPLER LIFE. BEING HERE HAS TAUGHT ME I DON’T NEED TO GO, GO, GO TO FEEL SATISFIED. JOHNNA HOLMGREN BUYING INFORMATION : BHG.com/Resources

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N O E M R O C OVE

Sharp Cheddar

Stuffed Grape Leaves

Olive Tapenade Marinated Mushrooms

Pickled Asparagus Pickled Beets Peppadew Peppers and Goat Cheese

Marinated Artichokes

Tomato Bruschetta

LONG LIVE THE BACKYARD BBQ—THAT ON-THE-FLY SHINDIG THAT STARTS ON SATURDAY MORNING WHEN YOU WAKE UP AND THINK, HEY, WE SHOULD HAVE PEOPLE OVER TONIGHT. THIS IS OUR CHEAT SHEET TO GET IT DONE AND HAVE FUN.

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OPEN A JAR The easiest app to serve is one you can pull out of the pantry and serve straight out of the jar.

A small tray or metal cake pan will make a collection of jarred pickled veggies, tapenades, and spreads look intentional.

And you can’t go wrong with a chunk of sharp cheddar or goat cheese on the side.

BY M AG G I E G L I S A N P H OTO S C A R S O N D OW N I N G F O O D S T Y L I N G K E L S E Y B U L AT

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CHILL A FEW CANS… OF WINE This former novelty has hit the mainstream, and there are some seriously delicious options. (See our best bets on page 130.) The investment is relatively low, and the packaging is a built-in conversation starter. Put out a mix of whites, rosés, and sparklers to taste and share.

Add a few stir-ins and you’ll have an easy DIY cocktail setup (see below).

SERVING UPGRADES

Q S PRITZ E R STATIO N Sippable low-alcohol spritzers were made for summer get-togethers.

Start with 3 parts wine to 1 part club soda, then improvise with bitters, citrus, and herbs. Q STU F F E D G R APE LE AVE S Purchased stuffed grape leaves taste better if you warm them in a skillet for a few minutes and squeeze on a little lemon.

Q U N STU F F E D PE PPE R S Goat cheese-stuffed peppadew peppers are a cheese board standout, but the piping is timeconsuming. Serve the pair side by side and let friends skewer their own bites. Find more pantry staple fix-ups on page 132.

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GRILL A FOOLPROOF PIECE OF MEAT We’re crowning pork tenderloin the king of this summer’s grill-outs. The inexpensive cut of meat can be scaled up or down, takes little time, and tastes equally delicious at room temperature. Rub it down with brown sugar and spices, grill it whole, then turn it into a variety of dishes depending on the mood of the weekend.

GRILLED PORK & P E AC H E S

ONE SPICERUBBED PORK; THREE WAYS TO SERVE

BBQ SLIDERS

Give our back-pocket grilled pork tenderloin recipe three different party personalities. Even if you host the same crew all summer, they’ll never know it’s a repeat.

1. G RI LLE D PO R K & PE AC H E S

When peaches hit the grill, they caramelize and create a sweet syrup that mingles with the spiced pork, making both of them taste even better. Toss on some fresh mint to fi nish.

PORK T O S TA DA S

2 . B BQ S LI D E R S

A step up from burgers and hot dogs, but still kid-friendly. Warm thin slices of the rubbed, grilled pork in a pan with your favorite barbecue sauce. Add homemade or purchased slaw and serve on buns. Make party time even easier by grilling the pork ahead.

3 . PO R K TOSTADA S

Chop the grilled pork, and set up a build-your-owntostada bar with ready-made tostada shells and bowls of toppers like avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeños, Cotija cheese, pickled red onions, and lime wedges.

RECIPES BEGIN ON PAGE 130.

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of salad that is veggie-forward, barely requires a recipe, and can be prepped ahead. To serve, give the Mason jar dressing a shake, pour, and toss. Bonus: You’re going to want to tote these to your next potluck, too.

THE ANYTHING GREEN CHOPPED SALAD

P O TAT O P I C C ATA SALAD

RECIPES BEGIN ON PAGE 130.

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COME ON OVER GRILLED PORK & PEACHES Double the spice recipe to have extra on hand: Combine the dry spices—skip the butter and brown sugar—and store in an airtight container up to 6 months.

HANDS-ON TIME 15 min.

TOTAL TIME 50 min.

¹⁄4 cup butter, melted 2 1 1 1

¹⁄2 ¹⁄4 ¹⁄4 2 2 4

tsp. ground cinnamon tsp. ground cumin tsp. ground turmeric tsp. cayenne pepper tsp. ground cardamom tsp. ground cloves tsp. ground nutmeg Tbsp. packed brown sugar 1- to 1¹⁄2-lb. pork tenderloins to 6 fresh peaches and/or plums, halved or quartered Fresh mint leaves

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1. In a small bowl stir together butter, all the spices, 1 tsp. salt, and 1 tsp. black pepper.

Remove from heat. Stir in sugar until nearly smooth; let stand until paste forms.

2. Trim fat from pork; pat dry. Rub pork evenly with spice paste. Grill on the rack of a covered grill using indirect heat (see p. 106) 30 to 35 minutes or until done (145°F). Lightly brush peaches and/or plums with canola oil; grill cut sides down, directly over heat, 2 to 3 minutes or until lightly charred. Slice pork; serve with fruit and top with mint. Makes 8 to 12 servings.

PER SERVING 190 cal, 8 g fat, 89 mg chol, 385 mg sodium, 4 g carb, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugars, 24 g pro.

BBQ SLIDERS Grill pork tenderloin as directed. Instead of serving with peaches, thinly slice grilled pork. In a small saucepan warm 1 cup barbecue sauce; toss with sliced pork. Split 16 slider buns or cocktail rolls; fill with pork and top each with creamy coleslaw. Makes 16 sliders.

PORK TOSTADAS Grill pork tenderloin as directed, except chop the pork. Top tostada shells with chopped pork and

desired toppers, such as avocados, tomatoes, pickled red onion,* jalapeño peppers, Cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime wedges. Makes 16 tostadas. *TO MAKE PICKLED RED ONION Place 1 cup sliced red onion in a bowl. In a small saucepan heat ¹⁄2 cup water, ¹⁄2 cup cider vinegar, and 2 Tbsp. sugar over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar.

Pour over onion slices. Let stand 30 to 60 minutes; drain before using. Store in refrigerator up to 3 days.

BEAN, CORN & TOMATO SALAD TOTAL TIME 20 min.

4 2

ears fresh corn pt. grape and/or cherry tomatoes, halved if desired 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1¹⁄2 cups frozen shelled edamame, thawed ¹⁄2 cup finely chopped red onion ¹⁄4 cup olive oil

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¹⁄4 cup cider vinegar 1

tsp. honey

¹⁄3 cup torn fresh mint leaves ¹⁄3 cup torn fresh basil leaves

THE ANYTHING GREEN CHOPPED SALAD HANDS-ON TIME 20 min.

TOTAL TIME 50 min.

6 6

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¹⁄3 3

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¹⁄4 ¹⁄3

oz. green beans, trimmed and chopped (about 1 cup) oz. sugar snap peas and/or snow peas, trimmed (2 cups) bunch asparagus (8 oz.), trimmed and chopped (about 2 cups) medium English cucumber, chopped (2¹⁄2 cups) medium zucchini, chopped (2 cups) cup olive oil limes (1 tsp. zest; ¹⁄3 cup juice) cup chopped fresh cilantro small fresh jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped* tsp. ground cumin cloves garlic, minced tsp. crushed red pepper cup pepitas, toasted Crumbled feta cheese or queso fresco (optional)

1. For salad: Blanch green beans, snap peas, and asparagus by cooking in a large pot of salted boiling water 2 minutes. Transfer to ice bath; let stand 1 minute. Pat dry. In a large bowl combine blanched vegetables, cucumber, and zucchini.

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Makes 9 cups.

before serving.

PER ¹⁄2

POTATO PICCATA SALAD TOTAL TIME 20 min.

3

¹⁄2 ¹⁄2 2

¹⁄3 2 1 1

lb. small red or yellow potatoes, halved and/or quartered cup pitted green olives, halved cup chopped fresh parsley Tbsp. capers cup olive oil lemons (1 tsp. zest; ¹⁄3 cup juice) shallot, finely chopped Tbsp. coarse ground mustard Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

1. For salad: In a large saucepan combine potatoes and enough salted water to cover. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes or until potatoes are just tender. Drain well; cool slightly.

Transfer to a serving bowl. Add olives, parsley, and capers.

2. For dressing: In a screw-top jar combine oil, lemon zest and juice, shallot, mustard, ¹⁄2 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper. Cover; shake well. Pour dressing over potato mixture; toss. If desired, top with Parmesan. Makes 9 cups.

MAKE-AHEAD TIP Refrigerate the dressed salad up to 24 hours. Add Parmesan just before serving.

PER ¹⁄2 CUP 97 cal, 5 g fat, 143 mg sodium, 13 g carb, 2 g fiber, 1 g sugars, 2 g pro.

Keep these nibbles in the cupboard for last-minute gatherings. Serve them straight from the jar or get a little fancy with these fix-ups.

PICKLED BEETS

Skewer onto picks with bacon and chunks of blue cheese.

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Q Finely chop and toss with pistachios and fresh mint.

Serve with cream cheese and crackers.

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Spread ricotta cheese over toasts; top with artichokes, lemon zest, and sea salt.

Q Place in a dish; top with Fontina and Q

bread crumbs, and bake at 425ºF until top is golden.

Q Coarsely chop with jarred roasted red peppers, then stir in feta and fresh oregano leaves.

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Spread onto bread, sprinkle with mozzarella or Gruyère, and broil or grill until toasted.

Q Fill mini puff pastry tarts with tapenade, Camembert, and cherry tomatoes.

Q Top slices of cucumber with goat cheese and tapenade.

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1. For salad: Remove husks from corn.

Scrub with a stiff brush to remove silks; rinse. Cut kernels from cobs; place in a serving bowl. Add tomatoes, chickpeas, edamame, and red onion.

2. For dressing: In a screw-top jar combine oil, vinegar, honey, ¹⁄2 tsp. salt, and ¹⁄4 tsp. black pepper. Cover; shake well. Pour dressing over salad; toss. Top with mint and basil. Makes 9 cups.

MAKE-AHEAD TIP Refrigerate the salad and dressing separately in airtight containers up to 24 hours. Add dressing and herbs just before serving.

PER ¹⁄2 CUP 86 cal, 4 g fat, 64 mg sodium, 10 g carb, 3 g fiber, 3 g sugars, 3 g pro.

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These bars are so versatile—any fruit-based ice cream flavor could be sandwiched between the crumbly crust. Or omit the fruit and try butter pecan or caramel ice cream.

HANDS-ON TIME 15 min.

TOTAL TIME 6 hr. 30 min., includes freezing 2

cups all-purpose flour

¹⁄2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats ¹⁄2 cup packed brown sugar ¹⁄8 tsp. salt 1 1 1 2

cup butter cup chopped pecans gal. strawberry or peach ice cream cups chopped fresh strawberries or peaches

1. Chill a large mixing bowl at least 15 minutes.

2. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in butter until pieces resemble coarse crumbs. Stir in nuts. Pat lightly into a 13×9-inch pan. Bake 15 minutes or until golden. Stir to crumble; let cool.

3. Remove half the crumbs; set aside.

Spread remaining half evenly across bottom of the baking pan. Place ice cream in the chilled bowl; stir to soften.

Stir in fruit. Spread evenly over crumbs in pan. Top with reserved crumbs.

Cover; freeze 6 hours or until firm. Let stand at room temperature 5 to 10 minutes before cutting. Makes 24 bars.

PER BAR 334 cal, 19 g fat, 46 mg chol, 127 mg sodium, 39 g carb, 2 g fiber, 21 g sugars, 5 g pro.

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ROSE

NOTES The recipes from our “Rose Parade” story call for a variety of edible rose products, purchased and homemade.

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C U LI NARY PETALS For raw uses, you need fresh petals specified for culinary use. Find them online at gourmetsweet botanicals.com. For cooking, you can use fresh and dried interchangeably; if fresh are called for, use half the amount of dried petals. You can find dried

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ROSE PARADE ROSE SPRING ROLLS TOTAL TIME 45 min.

6

oz. dried rice vermicelli noodles cup fresh culinary rose petals (below) 12 round rice papers 1¹⁄4 cups paper-thin radish and/or English cucumber slices ¹⁄4 cup fresh mint leaves ¹⁄4 cup fresh cilantro leaves Rose Dipping Sauce (recipe, p. 136)

¹⁄2

1. In a large saucepan cook noodles in boiling, lightly salted water 2 to 3 minutes or until just tender; drain. Rinse under cold water; drain well. In a large

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ROS E WATE R You’ll need culinary rose water for the candied almonds and tea cakes, and to make Rose Syrup (below). Al Wadi and Nielsen-Massey brands are both widely available in grocery stores.

ROS E SYRU P You can buy rose syrup, but if you already have a bottle of rose water, you can make your own.

In a medium saucepan stir together 2 cups sugar and 1¹⁄4 cups water. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in 2 Tbsp. bottled

rose water (mixture will foam). Simmer, uncovered, 8 minutes more or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool. Pour into a clean, dry bottle; seal tightly.

Refrigerate up to 1 month. Makes about 2 cups.

ROS E VI N EGAR Place ¹⁄2 cup culinary rose petals or ¹⁄4 cup dried rose petals in a pint jar. In a small saucepan heat 1 cup apple cider vinegar over medium heat until warm. Pour over rose petals; stir gently. Cover jar with plastic wrap; seal with lid. Let stand up to 24 hours before using for best flavor.

Strain and store in a cool, dry place up to 1 month. Makes 1 cup.

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bowl cut cooled noodles into short lengths. Toss with ¹⁄4 cup rose petals.

2. To assemble rolls: Pour warm water into a shallow bowl or pie plate.

Working with one rice paper at a time, dip in water until pliable. Lay ¹⁄4 cup rice noodles about a third of the way up from the bottom toward center of rice paper. Fold bottom edge up over filling; roll over once tightly. Place some of the vegetables, herbs, and remaining rose petals on paper above the rolled portion. Tuck in sides. Continue rolling to seal rice paper to itself. Repeat with remaining rice papers. Serve with Rose Dipping Sauce. Makes 12 spring rolls.

ROSE DIPPING SAUCE In a small bowl combine ¹⁄4 cup soy sauce and ¹⁄4 cup Rose Vinegar (recipe, p. 134). Sprinkle with coarsely ground black pepper.

PER SPRING ROLL 104 cal, 310 mg sodium, 22 g carb, 1 g fiber, 1 g sugars, 2 g pro.

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750 ml bottle sparkling rosé or Prosecco, chilled cup ruby red grapefruit juice Rose Syrup (recipe, p. 134, or use purchased rose syrup) Fresh culinary rose petals (tip, p. 134) Grapefruit twists

In a pitcher stir together sparkling wine and juice. Add Rose Syrup 1 Tbsp. at a time to taste. Garnish with rose petals and grapefruit twists. Makes 6 servings.

PER 6-OZ. SERVING 118 cal, 7 mg sodium, 7 g carb, 5 g sugars.

PINK PEPPERCORN AND ROSE TEA CAKES HANDS-ON TIME 25 min.

TOTAL TIME 50 min.

1¹⁄2 cups cake flour or all-purpose flour 1 cup granulated sugar

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TO KEEP ROSE PETALS FRESH, WET A PAPER TOWEL AND PLACE IT IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER. PLACE PETALS ON THE PAPER TOWEL; COVER AND REFRIGERATE UP TO 3 DAYS. ¹⁄2 ¹⁄4 ¹⁄4 ¹⁄2 ¹⁄3 1

¹⁄4

1 1

tsp. baking soda tsp. baking powder tsp. salt 8-oz. carton sour cream cup vegetable oil egg, beaten cup fresh culinary rose petals, chopped (or 2 Tbsp. dried rose petals), plus more fresh culinary petals for topping (tip, p. 134) tsp. bottled rose water (tip, p. 134) tsp. pink peppercorns, finely crushed, plus more for topping Cream Cheese Glaze (right)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 3-inch donut pan or muffi n pan with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a large mixing bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stirring to incorporate until smooth after each addition, add sour cream, oil, egg,

¹⁄4 cup water, the rose petals, rose water, and peppercorns. Spoon batter into prepared pan, filling each cup about half full. Chill remaining batter. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes.

Remove from pan; cool completely.

Repeat with reserved batter.

3. Dip tops of tea cakes in Cream Cheese Glaze. Immediately sprinkle with additional rose petals and peppercorns.

Store in an airtight container up to 2 days or freeze unglazed cakes up to 1 month. Makes 15 tea cakes.

CREAM CHEESE GLAZE In a medium mixing bowl beat 4 oz. softened cream cheese, ³⁄4 cup powdered sugar, and 3 Tbsp. milk with a mixer on medium until smooth. Makes about 1¹⁄2 cups.

PER TEA CAKE 191 cal, 8 g fat, 21 mg chol, 110 mg sodium, 28 g carb, 17 g sugars, 2 g pro.

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HANDS-ON TIME 20 min.

TOTAL TIME 1 hr.

¹⁄2 cup sugar 1¹⁄2 tsp. bottled rose water (tip, p. 134) 1

¹⁄2 ¹⁄2 2

cup almonds (Marcona, regular, or a mix), toasted* tsp. fine sea salt tsp. cumin seeds, toasted** Tbsp. julienned fresh culinary rose petals (about 16) (tip, p. 134)

1. Line a shallow baking pan with foil; butter foil.

2. In a medium saucepan combine sugar, 2 Tbsp. water, and the rose water.

Bring to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Stir in almonds.

Reduce heat to medium; cook 4 to 5 minutes or until syrup thickens slightly, stirring often. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in salt and cumin seeds. Cook 7 to 8 minutes more or until sugar is caramelized and nuts are glazed, stirring frequently. (Caution: Mixture will be very hot.)

3. Spread nuts in a single layer in prepared pan. Sprinkle with rose petals; let cool. Break apart to serve. Store in an airtight container up to 1 week.

Makes 1¹⁄2 cups. *TO TOAST ALMONDS Arrange almonds in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a 350°F oven 5 minutes; let cool.

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**TO TOAST CUMIN SEEDS In a small skillet toast cumin seeds over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until aromatic and golden; let cool.

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ROSE, RASPBERRY, AND PISTACHIO SALAD TOTAL TIME 30 min.

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2. For dressing: In a screw-top jar combine oil, vinegar, mustard, ¹⁄2 tsp. freshly cracked black pepper, the sugar, rose water, and a dash salt. Cover; shake well. Pour dressing over salad; toss gently to coat. Top with cheese.

Makes 10 cups.

MAKE-AHEAD TIP Refrigerate the salad and dressing separately in airtight containers up to 24 hours. Add dressing and cheese just before serving.

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For preventing bites, your best bet is a product containing DEET. Research shows it outperforms other repellents and ultrasonic devices.

Look for products with 25% to 35% DEET; you don’t need to go higher, although be sure to reapply per the label directions. If you want to avoid DEET, picaridin (10% to 20%) is a close second, followed by oil of lemon eucalyptus (40%), says Joseph M. Conlon, technical advisor for the American Mosquito Control Association.

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urns that collect water where mosquitoes lay their eggs, advises Jody GangloffKaufmann, Ph.D., an entomologist at Cornell University.

Also consider spraying the yard to help limit the population.

For porch-sitting or outdoor dining, put pedestal fans around the table and box fans near your legs. The current will carry away the bugs, including Asian tiger mosquitoes (carriers of West Nile virus), which favor lower extremities. Skip zappers; they attract more male mosquitoes (who don’t bite) than female. And there’s little evidence that citronella candles or oils do anything except smell nice.

ONCE BITTEN

Typically a mosquito bite causes only an annoyingly itchy bump, best relieved with a dab of antihistamine cream.

But depending on species and location, mosquitoes carry a number of potentially serious diseases, including West Nile virus, encephalitis strains, and Zika (so far only in Florida and Texas in the mainland United States). Check with your doctor if you develop a rash, headache, nausea, aches, pains, or other flulike symptoms in the few days and weeks after a bite.

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New research shows that the air current you create when swatting carries the mosquitoes away.

They learn to associate your scent with that unpleasant motion, so they look for other prey.

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TICK CHECK

ONCE BITTEN KEEP AWAY

Flowery scents are a main attraction for bees, so on days you’ll be outdoors, consider using neutral-smelling hair products and lotion.

Also know that wasps are drawn to food, especially sweets, so cover food and garbage.

If a bee or wasp comes near, move away calmly—into shade if possible, Gangloff-Kaufmann says. If you panic

and swat, the insect could release alarm pheromones calling out support from fellow buzzers.

YARDWORK Fruit trees are big attractants in late summer and early fall, so don’t picnic under the apple tree then. Be alert for yellow jacket nests (gray honeycombs) on the ground and in piles of leaves or compost. Wasps prey on other insects, so if you see a papery wasp nest on the eaves of your house or a fence, let it be unless the wasps are bothering you.

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For a bee sting, quickly removing the stinger reduces the amount of venom entering the body, which starts happening within seconds. Wipe the area with gauze or scrape with a clean fingernail, then rinse with soap and cold water to get rid of any residue venom and reduce swelling.

For all stings, apply an ice pack or cold compress ASAP. Some people say applying a paste of baking soda and vinegar can also help mitigate the reaction.

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for nests, and the chemical kills ticks hitching a ride. (The mice are unharmed.)

KEEP ONCE AWAY BITTEN A repellent with DEET is the gold standard. For extra protection, spray your clothes with a permethrin-based product. If you’re hiking or working in brush or tall grass, wear a long-sleeve shirt and long pants tucked into socks.

YARDWORK Keep grass trimmed because ticks like to hang out on long grass and hop on deer or mice. If your yard borders a woodsy area, you can create a 3-footwide wood chip or gravel “moat” at that border to discourage ticks from making their way in. You can also set out tubes filled with permethrinsoaked cotton.

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About 5 percent of people are allergic to insect venom. Call 911 for a swollen throat, tongue, or face; dizziness; or trouble breathing.

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Remove a tick by pulling straight up with tweezers; don’t leave any of the tick behind. Check to see if your doctor wants to ID the tick, says Amesh Adalja, M.D., spokesperson for the Infectious Diseases Society.

Then keep an eye out for Lyme disease symptoms: joint pain, fatigue, fever, rash. It can take a few weeks for antibodies to develop and result in a positive test, so you’ll likely have to get two tests a few weeks apart to confirm. Also know that doctors are advised to start antibiotics once you have symptoms, especially the characteristic bull’seye rash. Q

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SNEAK EXERCISE into your day Don’t wait until you have a solid 30 minutes.

Work a surprisingly substantial

7 A.M.

BRUSH AND LIFT posture and balance with leg

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10 A.M.

Do each move for 45 seconds, resting for 10: jumping jacks, high knees (jog in place lifting knees as high as you can), push-ups, squats and heel lifts (lift out of the squat onto toes). Repeat the circuit.

NOON

SIT STRONG

GO FOR A WALK

While sitting build strength by doing isometric holds—clenching a muscle then holding it. Contract abs for 3 seconds; relax. Repeat five times.

Whether you’re at work or home, get up and out at lunchtime.

Walk briskly around the block.

Running errands? Walk as if you’re late to an appointment.

6:15 P.M.

COOK AND PLIÉ

On a conference call or on the phone with a friend, stand with core engaged

Alternate legs until you hang up.

6 A.M.

SWEAT FOR SEVEN

together, toes turned out; and bend knees, keeping torso upright. Then do five to 10 push-ups with hands on edge of counter.

10 P.M.

STRETCH FOR SLEEP knee to your chest. Switch to left knee.

Then do child’s pose: Sit on heels; bring touching bed, arms by your sides. Q

For more ideas on how to weave activity into your day, go to BHG.com/Strive.

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Dog-and-Cat Days of Summer Summer is the time for both you and your pet to bask in the warm months ahead. Here are some tips

by Purina® Chief Veterinarian Dr. Kurt Venator to help keep them safe, so you can focus on all the fun you’ll have together.

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A few precautions will help your furry friends safely enjoy the warm weather with you.

Keep it cool. Though you may be tempted to take your pet with you on the road, the inside of your car can reach 120° F in a matter of minutes, even in the shade. It’s best to leave them at home where they’ll stay cool and relaxed.

Keep them hydrated. If you do take them out in the hot weather, make sure to pack a portable water bowl and plenty of cold water for your pets. Make sure your dog drinks water every hour to keep them well hydrated.

Don’t forget the treats. Keep treats on hand for a quick snack, like the new Purina® Beggin’ Crunch! treats which are great for on the go. For some pets, ice cubes in a bowl are also a great treat on a hot summer day.

Check out more summer-fun advice from pet experts and stay in the know with your daily dose of pet tips at:

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Q H EAT First and foremost, watch for heat exhaustion, which starts with heavy panting and lethargy and can progress to vomiting. Wetting a dog’s feet with room-temperature (not cold) water can help cool it down, says Gary Richter, M.S., D.V.M., medical director of Montclair Veterinary Hospital and Holistic Veterinary Care in Oakland, CA. Another hazard: hot pavement, which can burn paws in minutes. If you can’t keep your feet on the pavement for more than a few seconds, neither can your pet. Try to keep walks to naturally cool grass or dirt trails. If you have to hit the pavement, try booties or socks made for hot weather. And never leave a pet in the car. “In just 15 minutes, pets can overheat in a car and die from heatstroke,” Richter says.

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A double-pronged approach helps calm a pet’s stress response.

First, set up a soothing room where you can take your pet when storms and fi reworks happen. Play white noise (like a fan) and spritz natural calming sprays made for dogs and cats. Some dogs do well with anxiety wraps, which apply gentle pressure on certain parts of the body.

Long-term, you can work on desensitizing your pet. Start by playing a recording of fi reworks or thunder at the lowest level and pair it with getting a treat or playing a game. In your next session, increase the volume slightly.

Continue for the next several weeks, gradually upping the volume.

Prescription medication is also an option, although you have to Q SU N EXPOSU RE A fur coat means your dog administer it can’t get a sunburn, right? “All dogs can get burned,” 30 minutes to one says Stacy L. Eckman, D.V.M., clinical assistant professor hour before the at Texas A&M. “Those with a thick coat are more likely noise starts for it to get burned on the nose or around the eyes.” Pets to be effective. Q with light or pink skin and short, thin hair have the greatest risk of exposure. Cats can also burn, especially on the ear tips, nose, and forehead. Apply pet sunscreen (the human kind can be toxic) on areas with thin or no hair, and consider a T-shirt for dogs with light skin.

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A DV E R T I S E M E N T

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.

B E T T E R T R AV E L

beach days If you’re looking for a dose of sea and sand, considering these factors as you plan will help you find the best deals and the right beach for your family.

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FOCUS ON THE OFF -SEASON

Knowing a bit about who vacations in a particular area at what time of year helps you get off-season pricing. For instance, eastern and southern Florida are popular in winter, which means summer travelers will find deals. But that’s not true for the Panhandle, where summer brings higher prices. To cast the widest net for destination ideas, go to state and regional tourism websites.

They give overviews of a bigger selection of area beaches—not only the well-known ones.

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WIDEN YOUR SEARCH

If you travel a short distance from a popular destination, you can often find lower rates at a lesser-known beach sharing the same coastline. A few examples: “Miami Beach is a hot spot, but up the road is the quieter Sunny Isles with beautiful resorts,” says Lissa Poirot, editor in chief of familytraveller.com/usa.

The Orange County, CA, coast has lots of trendy (and pricey) options, but Crystal Cove State Park is a bargain.

Cape Ann, MA, is an alternative to Cape Cod, as is Tybee Island (near Savannah, GA) to Sea Island.

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when to go Q

CHECK THE SCHOOL CALENDAR

When classes are out, rates rise (especially on Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day); when classes are in, rates are lower. “Key to making that work in your favor is to know the school schedule of the region where you’re looking, and aim for the weeks school is still in,” Poirot says. “In many of the northeast and mid-Atlantic states, school doesn’t end until mid-June and starts after Labor Day. So late May and June can be a great deal there. In much of the South and Midwest, school lets out in May and goes back into session by mid-August.”

So the weeks before Labor Day could be a great deal in places like Orange Beach, AL, and Galveston, TX. Q

TRY ISLAND TIMING

Resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico slash their prices during the summer, and it’s often easier to use frequentflier points then. The trade-off, of course, is the temps are hotter and it’s hurricane season. The storm risk peaks late August through September, so consider going earlier in the summer and buying travel insurance.

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WEIGH PRICE VS . AMENITIES

One big difference between a hotel/ resort and a beach house is the services.

If you don’t think you’ll make good use of comforts like a poolside cabana or on-site activities, renting a condo or house might be a better deal. Resorts and hotels often charge a daily resort fee so you automatically pay for extras.

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USE ONLINE REVIEWS WISELY

Don’t rely on star ratings, says Jeff Manheimer, cofounder and CEO of tripping.com. Read lots of reviews to match up the factors important to you with info from reviewers. Remember that older comments (even from a year ago) may not reflect current conditions, so call the property to verify details.

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THINK OFF THE BEACH PATH

You can get a deal if you’re farther away from the beach, but ask exactly how accessible it is. If it’s far and beach parking is hard to come by, you could end up hauling coolers and umbrellas a long way on foot.

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Before making a reservation online, call the property to compare prices and ask about special offers. Q

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