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Plant a Rainbow of Iris p. 106

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TH E CO LO R LOVE R’S G U I D E TO N E UTR ALS

Experts share ways to use almost any color as a neutral.

106 LIVI N G CO LO R

We’ve fallen in love—again—with bearded iris’ frilly beauty and rainbow of colors.

112 I N PR AI S E O F B E I G E

Shades of taupe and gray put pattern and texture in the spotlight.

118 S PRI N G F LI N G

Rhubarb breaks out of piecrusts to bring its tartness to sweet and savory dishes.

P H OTO C A R S O N D OW N I N G P R O D U C ED BY JESSICA THOMAS

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CONTENTS APRIL 2019

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HOME 24 HANDS- ON

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Easter baskets inspired our crafts to make and eat.

32 DECORATING

A designer embraces the idea that opposites attract.

42 CLEANING

Tricks and tools for deep cleaning your home.

50 I DID IT!

A family heirloom becomes an entryway workhorse.

54 OUTDOOR LIVING

How to turn your patio into an outdoor living room.

60 ENTREPRENEUR

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THE DIRT Plant the right tree the right way.

FOOD 76 HOW TO COOK Easter ham 101.

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FAST & FRESH Weeknight dinners.

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GREAT STARTS Pudding for breakfast?

Yes, when it’s healthy chia.

90 HOLIDAYS

Passover dishes that embrace tradition and innovation.

BETTER 136 NUTRITION

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What you need to know about chocolate.

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FRESH 12 TRENDS 16 BEAUTY

SOLUTIONS

18 EDITOR’S PICKS 22 IN PERSON

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IN EVERY ISSUE 8 EDITOR’S LETTER 10 BHG.COM 123 THE KITCHEN

COOKBOOK

148 THROWBACK

HEALTH Five reasons you should be good to your gut—and how to do it.

144 FAMILY TRAVEL

Gather the generations for these vacations.

146 PETS

Want tiny and adorable?

Consider these three pets.

PHOTOS: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) NICOLE FRANZEN, BLAINE MOATS, COURTESY OF NEPTUNE UK, BRIE PASSANO

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STYLEMAKER Shying away from bold wallpaper?

Try peel-and-stick options.

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Our sister publication Coastal Living returns as an upgraded quarterly this month.

Pick up the aptly named Dream Issue on newsstands March 24 or online at magazine.store.

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PHOTO: (PORTRAIT) KATHRYN GAMBLE, (COVER) HEATHER MILLER

I was a weird kid. I didn’t realize that at the time, but looking back, I can imagine my parents scratching their heads from time to time about my childhood hobbies, which around the age of 7 included a keen interest in Greek mythology and flowers. But don’t worry! Though it may sound unlikely, I did have friends.

My two hobbies came together in my love of one humble but glorious plant in a neighbor’s yard: bearded iris. Ancient Greeks personified the rainbow as a goddess named Iris—the daughter of a sea god and a cloud nymph—who ran messages up and down the rainbow between Olympus and Earth. My earthbound obsession was across the street from our house in West Texas. The retired couple who lived there had an almost lawnless front yard filled with hundreds of iris. During their weeks-long blooming season, I spent hours going from flower to flower like a towheaded bee in Sears Toughskins comparing all the scents. “Honey, that strange Orr boy is out in the front yard again,” I can imagine Mrs. Ramsey saying to her husband from the kitchen window.

My memory of those flowers is wrapped up in both the color and the fragrance. Like their rainbow namesake, iris come in one of horticulture’s largest color ranges: The only missing shade is a true scarlet (see page 106).

I was preoccupied with matching the colors and fragrances in a kind of synesthetic way. I had noticed that the orange ones smelled like orange.

The yellow like lemon custard, brown like root beer, and white like coconut. (OK, I’ll admit that was a stretch.) My childhood imagination matched hue and scent as I tried to catalog all the color options.

Those iris remind me that color schemes tap into a visceral response for many homeowners as well. Each of us probably has different ideas of what makes a room feel formal, happy, serious, shocking, or surprising. In our annual color issue we hope our readers will allow themselves the chance to play and experiment, like a child might, unencumbered by concerns of what everyone will think and instead focused on what makes you and your loved ones happy.

This spring, as the iris bloom in your STEPHEN ORR, neighborhood, take a moment to lean over for Editor in Chief a sniff. I swear the purple iris smell like instagram @steporr twitter @orrsteporr grape bubble gum. Let me know if you agree.

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You might recognize it from the halls of your high school, ’70s office buildings, or the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but terrazzo isn’t only underfoot anymore. The material is breaking into the home decor world cast as planters, lamps, and candleholders.

And its kaleidoscope pattern is being thrown like supersize confetti onto wallpapers, furniture, and textiles.

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a wand with two spatulas that fit through the neck of small bottles ($14;

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a product’s efficacy,” says Annie Jackson, cofounder of clean beauty brand retailer Credo. Better to turn a bottle over, give it a shake, then let gravity do the rest.

RECYCLE YOUR EMPTIES Plastic bottles with an imprint of the number 1, 2, or 5 within a triangle are typically recyclable. Their caps, however, may not be. “Cosmetic packaging with mixed materials like metal and plastic are notoriously difficult to recycle,” says Ashlee Piper, an ecolifestyle expert. Happily, stores like Origins and Credo will recycle caps, empty tubes, and compacts—no purchase necessary.

Some brands (like Burt’s Bees, L’Occitane, and Eos) have free recycling programs through TerraCycle, a company that creates new products from old packaging.

ROUTINE

More than half of Americans admit they throw away beauty products. Keep yours out of the landfill with these simple changes.

GIVE AWAY OLD PRODUCTS Contact a local shelter to see if it will accept unopened or gently used products. Or send them to Project Beauty Share, which will distribute lightly used products (depending on the kind) to marginalized women. Piper recommends disinfecting anything that has been in contact with your skin with a mist or two of rubbing alcohol.

(Put it in a spray bottle for mess-free cleaning.)

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RECONSIDER THE PACKAGING

Avoid hardto-recycle materials by looking for items with minimal packaging, such as bar soaps that often come wrapped in recyclable paper. Lush sells solid bars of skin-care staples like cleansers, toners, facial oils, and serums. If you’re stuck with nonrecyclable packaging, repurpose it. A small plastic tub that held eye cream, for instance, could hold jewelry, other tiny items, or even beauty products when you travel. “I clean small containers and fill them with my face cream when I’m traveling instead of going out and buying travel-size containers,” Piper says.

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Products labeled “organic” contain at least 95 percent organic agricultural ingredients. Those claiming “made with organic ingredients” must have at least 70 percent.

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There’s no regulated definition, but it most often means the formula is free of controversial ingredients, including parabens (a common preservative), sulfates (a cleansing agent), and phthalates (often found in synthetic fragrances).

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No animal by-products, such as honey and lanolin, are in vegan products.

■ CRU ELTY- FREE

This indicates that the formulas and ingredients weren’t tested on animals.

The gold standard is the Leaping Bunny Program, which audits brands’ supply chains.

PETA’s cruelty-free seal requires a written statement affirming the company doesn’t test on animals. ■

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“It’s a blush, lip liner, and lipstick in one.” Nudestix Cream Lip + Cheek Pencil in Soul, $24

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“My work trips can be unpredictable, and space is limited, so hair products and tools that multitask are a must,” says Justine Marjan, who frequently travels with clients to photo shoots and events.

(She’s also an ambassador for the hair tool company GHD.) Her favorites:

The celebrity hairstylist is a master at creating flat iron waves and looking great on the go.

Her bag—and latest Sephora receipt—is filled with these travel-friendly essentials.

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“A good setting powder controls oil and helps makeup last.”

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“Apply before bed or over lipstick to add shine.” Fresh Sugar Coconut Hydrating Lip Balm, $18

washes.”

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Choose your colors (the color formulas tool at ritdye.com has tons of options) and mix a dye bath according to directions. Submerge the whole thing or part of it, depending on the look you want, for 10 to 20 minutes. Or brush the dye onto certain parts of the basket.

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A CLUSTER OF BASKETS SETS U P A DY N A M I C CENTERPIECE .

BY: LAUREN HEDRICK AND JAN MILLER; PRODUCED BY: JESSICA THOMAS

RAINBOW BASKETS A dip in dye transforms inexpensive chipwood baskets.

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BASKET CRAFTS Filled with candy and goodies, the Easter basket is one of the sweetest traditions.

But it was the actual basket-weave pattern that inspired us this year. These crafts and treats are dipped, dyed, and frosted to mimic the motif.

For detailed stepby-step instructions for these and other projects, go to BHG.com/Easter Projects.

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DYED EGGS Inspired by the warp and weft of a basket weave, this checkered motif gives traditional dyed eggs a modern two-tone effect.

To create the pattern, apply vertical and horizontal lines of ¹/8" graphic art tape to hard-boiled eggs.

Soak about five minutes each in a mixture of ½ cup hot water, 1 tsp. vinegar, and 20 drops food coloring. Let dry, then remove tape. Repeat dyeing in a lighter version of the same color made using 10 drops of food coloring; soak three to four minutes.

Let dry.

PAPER BASKETS

These baskets make charming party favors.

2 Cut a 4"×4" square of matching paper and place on woven center to strengthen the base. Fold strips over the center square and crease at the edge, Image 2, so they stand upright.

3 Glue together two of the remaining seven strips end to end; trim to 17".

Repeat with four more. (You’ll have three 1"×17" strips total.) Starting at the base, weave one 17" strip through the upright strips, Image 3. Hot-glue where ends overlap; trim excess. Repeat with remaining 17" strips, working up the basket in alternating patterns. Fold excess from vertical strips over top 17" strip; hot-glue to the inside.

Hot-glue last 1"×12" strip to the inside as a handle.

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ILLUSTRATIONS: GENEVRA BELL

1 Cut fifteen 1"×12" strips of heavyweight scrapbooking paper.

Weave eight strips together to form a square, Image 1. Hotglue layers together.

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SPECKLE FROSTED SUGAR COOKIES WITH A FLICK OF A PAINTBRUSH DIPPED IN COCOA AND VANILLA .

EASTER BASKET CAKE

The impressive-looking basket on top of this chocolate-coconut marbled cake is actually quite simple to create with a basket-weave piping tip.

Stir in a little cocoa to color and flavor a portion of the brown butter frosting, then pipe short vertical lines over long horizontal ones to create the basket (how-to, page 130). Tuck egg-shape sugar cookies into the top of the basket and use toasted coconut flakes for the “grass.”

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STAMPED NAPKINS Create crosshatchpatterned napkins with a clever DIY stamp. Make the stamp by wrapping rubber bands horizontally around a 3"×4" wood block.

Mask off the outside edge of the napkin with painters tape.

Dab fabric paint onto rubber bands; press onto a napkin corner. Reapply paint, rotate stamp 90 degrees, and press onto first marks.

Repeat to fill border.

PLACE MATS Brighten a rectangle of cane webbing (the kind used on chair seats and backs) by weaving a stripe of yarn along one edge. Fray the edges of a 13"×18" piece of Fine Box Cane (caneand basket.com). Then use an embroidery needle to weave four columns of yarn an inch from the edge.

EGG CUPS Your hand-dyed eggs deserve pretty perches. These egg holders are made from cane webbing.

For each one, cut a 3"×5½" strip of Fine Fine Open ⁷/16" Mesh Cane (caneand basket.com). Fray one long edge, roll into a cylinder, and secure overlapped edges with hot glue. ■

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Start a family crafts night tradition: Have everyone choose their favorite color and stamp their own napkin.

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Designer Danielle Sigwalt has a style that’s equal parts fancy and eclectic. She uses an opposites-attract strategy—and a few cans of spray paint—to balance the two.

Sleek black shades and gold paint update a light fixture found on Craigslist.

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BY C H A R LOT T E S A FAV I P H OTO S H E L E N N O R M A N

A uniform shade of white paint connects the rooms in Danielle Sigwalt’s home.

She finds plenty of other opportunities to layer in color and personality, like the framed wallpaper panels bracketing the dining room and the pale pink ceiling crowning the intimate space.

H O M E D E C O R AT I N G The canted lines of the Chippendale banister repeat in wood floors laid on the diagonal.

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anielle Sigwalt comes by her eclecticism honestly.

Growing up, her parents were in the foreign service. So without consciously realizing it, Danielle was collecting design inspiration from the various places they lived around the world. “I find global-boho style intrinsically appealing as long as it’s tempered with a touch of glamour,” she says. “I definitely fall more into the high-heeled, rather than the Birkenstock, side of boho decor.”

For the Arlington, VA, home she shares with her kids and husband Sebastien, Danielle combined pieces collected during her travels with modern finishes, bright colors, and a mix of thrifted and department store finds. She bridges aesthetic elements by pairing the unexpected. In the kitchen, for instance, flashes of brass shine against Moroccaninspired clay tiles. In the master bedroom, an antique wood screen hangs above a tufted velvet sofa. And in the dining room, mottled bamboo chairs circle a lacquered Parsons table. “When everything is matchymatchy, design becomes stagnant,” Danielle says. And her house is anything but.

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EXTERIOR Starting with the warm red brick, the exterior, far right, brings together denim blue and vibrant yellow for an updated take on a primary palette.

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Danielle and Seb with kids Charlie, Max, and Vaughn.

PHOTO: (EXTERIOR) ROBERT RADIFERA

ENTRYWAY The foyer’s contrasts start with the dark stained woods set against brilliant white walls. Smaller stylistic mash-ups take over from there.

For instance, a Federal-style bench (found on a street curb) wears a playful painterly cushion and velvet pillows.

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Brass hardware, including the toe-kicks, adds a little sparkle to a room of matte whites and naturals.

KITCHEN Sturdy quartzite tops the island, which is large enough to accommodate storage on the front and back. Handy, Danielle says, because “I was adamant about no upper cabinetry or shelves. I find the first claustrophobic, and shelving can gather dust.�

LIVING ROOM Layers of textiles visually separate the seating area from the utilitarian kitchen. A worn vintage rug tops a larger grass-cloth one, and graphic Kuba cloth pillows and faux sheepskin cover ikatupholstered chairs.

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See how Danielle decorates her son’s room using vintage textiles and high-contrast patterns. BHG.com/ Sigwalt

MASTER BEDROOM The rustic wood bed frame, right, has a low headboard, so Danielle piled up velvet pillows and hung a framed panel of 1960s fabric for height. A pair of silver sconces from World Market were the right shape but wrong fi nish, so Danielle spray-painted them golden to pull the brass tones from the rest of the house into the bedroom.

Next to the orange velvet sofa, below, is a chest of drawers she found on Craigslist and spiffed up with white paint and hardware polish.

COLOR CUES Danielle’s preference for pink (“not bubblegum, but sophisticated with a hint of gray”) inspired two modern spins on the color: as a soft base like in the dining room ceiling and as one of several vibrant accents in a neutral shell like in the master bedroom.

SOFT BASE A pale pink calms intense green and blue. FROM LEFT Sea Swell 5008-10C Valspar, Ballet Slippers 1331 Benjamin Moore, Dark Cobalt Blue PPU15-3 Behr

BOLD ACCENT Fuchsia joins other brights sprinkled across the master. FROM LEFT Rosy Cheeks DE5062 Dunn-Edwards, Brilliant KM5043 Kelly-Moore, Knockout Orange SW 6885 Sherwin-Williams ■

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FIRST THINGS FIRST

SPRING CHANGEUPS ❑ C E I L I NG FAN Flip the fan’s switch so blades rotate counterclockwise— better for spring and summer cooling.

❑ F I R EP L AC E DA M P E R Close it to keep AC-cooled air in and critters out.

❑ W I N D OWS Replace storm windows with screens.

❑ G U T T ER S Clear the way for spring showers.

❑ D ET E CTO RS Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

PASSIVEAGGRESSIVE CLEANING Open your blinds, sit back, and relax.

One study found that bacteria reproduces almost 50 percent slower in sunny rooms versus dark.

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MICROFIBER The material really CLEANERS THAT DISINFECT SHOULD SIT FOR AT LEAST 10 MINUTES TO GET THE JOB DONE. Then wipe each surface with a different cloth to prevent cross contamination.

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This way dust and dirt won’t land on freshly cleaned surfaces.

CLEAN LIKE WITH LIKE

For instance, do all the bathrooms at one time so you gather supplies only once.

Cinara Neukirchen,

is an all-purpose, no-chemicals-required cleaning hero. But the cloths need tender loving cleaning, too.

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Wash and dry separately.

Other items can transfer a ton of lint and hair. ■ Launder in hot water and skip fabric softener and dryer sheets. They gum up the super-grabby fibers.

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JOIN THE OTHER 7 PERCENT AND START WITH THE BED.

“Dirt and dust get trapped under there,” Neukirchen says. “I pull out the bed from the wall and vacuum or use a microfiber mop.“ FOR THE MATTRESS

Vacuum with the upholstery attachment (small head, no bristles)

It vacuums and washes multiple surfaces, including area rugs.

CrossWave Pet Pro Multi-Surface Wet Dry Vacuum, $320; bissell.com

CURTAINS Throw them in the dryer with a damp cloth and wool dryer balls.

UNCLEANABLE CUSHIONS Upholstery that unzips for a spin in the washer is what dreams are made of. For everything else: Whisk 2 cups water, 3 Tbsp. dish soap, and 3 Tbsp. vinegar into a foam. Apply the foam from edge to edge across the cushion, then wipe off with a cloth. “The foam application prevents water droplet spots,” says Courtenay Hartford, author of The Cleaning Ninja. | April 2019

I WANT TO HIRE A PRO

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and pet hair.

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I’LL TACKLE IT MYSELF

I HAVE WALL-TOWALL CARPET

Run your vacuum slowly in alternate directions over carpets to pull up maximum dirt.

Hit area rugs, too, but turn off the bristles for suction only. New shampooers are increasingly userfriendly and offer fast dry times, making them a good investment if you have lots of carpeting or it gets high traffic.

Carpets can hold onto indoor air pollutants, so using a pro to deep clean at least every 18–24 months can remove allergens in addition to dirt and stains.

Another pro pro: They usually help move furniture.

IN GOOD TIME

Pets, kids, or a warranty may demand more frequent cleanings.

Blot, blot, blot with a clean cloth and water. For stubborn stains, Donna Smallin, author of Clear the Clutter, Find Happiness, uses Spot Shot ($5; truevalue.com).

“It doesn’t leave a residue that attracts dust or dirt to itself.”

I HAVE AREA RUGS

Check sites like Home Advisor that vets local experts. Or Detroit Rug Restoration (detroitrug restoration.com) sends a prepaid sleeve to mail in your rug. They offer repair services too.

IT COULD BE ANYTHING

Smallin uses a DIY steam technique: Spray the stain with 3% hydrogen peroxide. Cover with a damp white towel and iron on lowest steam setting at 10-second intervals until stain transfers to towel. Spray again. Cover with a dry towel held down with something heavy.

Let dry overnight.

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Easy to skip. But don’t.

GAS BURNER While grates and burner caps soak in warm soapy water, spray the stove top with an all-purpose cleaner (avoiding burners), let sit five minutes, and then wipe. Before replacing grates and burner caps, scrub with scouring pads. Try: DishFish Scrubber, $14 for four; amazon.com.

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SMOOTH TOP Dunk a dish towel in hot water and spread it over the range top.

Let it sit 15 minutes, then use the towel to wipe the surface clean. For spots the hot-water treatment leaves behind, apply Bar Keepers Friend Cooktop Cleaner ($5; bedbathandbeyond .com). It’s tough but nonabrasive.

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For a quick shine, wipe with white vinegar on a microfiber cloth, then buff with a few drops of olive or almond oil. For big messes or, gasp, persistent fingerprints, break out the Weiman’s Stainless Steel Wipes ($8; weiman.com).

No matter what, wipe with the grain.

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Rinse, dry, replace.

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If an oily film or soap scum consistently builds up on glass shower doors, try switching to plant-base body soap.

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SHOWER CURTAINS Put mats and shower curtains (even the liner) in the washer.

Air-dry anything plastic or rubber. Toss the cloth curtain in the dryer but remove while it’s a little damp and rehang to prevent wrinkles.

Spa jets and showerheads, especially plastic germs and gunk.

SPA JETS Rapinchuk advises filling the tub to 3 inches above jets with hot water; add 4 Tbsp. powdered dishwasher detergent and ¹∕2 cup vinegar.

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i did it!

Furniture facelifts top the list of favorite DIY projects. We didn’t have to look far for this inspiring example when a BH&G staff member remade a relative’s 100-year-old DIY cabinet.

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We’re dedicated to featuring readers’ projects in “I Did It.” But we couldn’t resist sharing this piece made over by BH&G art director Christy Brokens. Built by her husband’s greatgrandfather using wooden shipping crates as drawers, the old cabinet had sentimental family value and storage potential. Christy knew the piece could fill a practical role in the entryway for her family of six. All it needed was a light update—one that made it feel clean and current but didn’t strip away its history.

Christy’s makeover started with a bold green paint to cover the old white finish. ”I fell in love with the color and was itching to use it,” she says.

She decided the wide drawers could handle large-scale hardware, so she replaced the original glass knobs with metal pulls nearly 8 inches long (Centinel; atlashomewares.com).

Turn the page for more of her tricks.

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Christy brushed on primer and two coats of enamel paint and sprayed a closet rod with metallic paint.

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She replaced the door hinges, mounted sockets for the closet

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Laminated vinyl shelf paper (Tobacco Tiles; chicshelfpaper .com) lines the drawers and the hanging section.

“It lightens up the dark wood inside,” Christy says. She left the built-in rack, which originally held rifles, for umbrellas.

COLOR CUES When choosing a bold paint for a large piece of furniture, Christy recommends colors without gray undertones, such as Laser Lemon P290-7 Behr and Deep Space 4008-8C Valspar.

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DECKED OUT

Turn your patio into an outdoor living room with potted plants and accessories that will encourage your guests to linger long into the night.

BUILD LAYERS Start with the largest seating, then add tables and accessories. Shake up a matching set with a surprise element like a vintage side table or woven poufs.

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MAKE IT SOCIAL As in any living room, an L- or U-shape seating arrangement encourages conversation. Try to give each seat its own spot to rest a drink.

LIMIT UPKEEP Outdoor cushions will withstand the elements but aren’t invincible.

Cut down on your time wiping off debris by buying a cover for when your seating isn’t in use.

CONSIDER THE SUN

LIGHT THE NIGHT

If evening is your prime patio time, position furniture so the setting sun doesn’t blind you. If midday is popular, arrange seats to get shade.

Subtle sources of light improve ambience after dark. Landscape lights in planters, candles on tables, or string lights in trees cast a gentle glow.

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Landscape designer Emily Richardson layers outdoor textiles and clusters potted plants to create an inviting gathering spot on her Cape Cod, MA, deck.

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Strategically placed plants give a patio the same sense of enclosure as an indoor room.

■ C RE ATE A WALL

Landscape designer Julie Farris of Landstylist likes to use long planter boxes to separate a patio from the yard. Fill them with plants that tie into the rest of your landscape or opt for grasses.

“Grasses have some transparency, so they’re suggestive of

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Like a splashy work of art, plants with large-scale foliage make an immediate difference on a patio.

Trees and hedges along the perimeter can make your yard feel more secluded.

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S PAC E Tall potted plants or trees in corners “ground the patio so it doesn’t feel like it’s floating,” says landscape designer Elizabeth PrzygodaMontgomery of Boxhill Design.

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Likes shady spots

Make the most of potted trees by underplanting them with flowers or trailers that you change with the seasons.

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ACCENT WITH CONTAINERS Potted plantings soften the edges of a patio. Here are some rules for maximizing their impact and making them vibe with the rest of the space.

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Stick with pots in a single color and finish. “That uniformity allows the plants to stand out,” Farris says.

For an accent next to a piece of outdoor furniture, cluster a trio of pots: a tall, medium, and shorter one. “Using three different sizes fills out the space for the eye,” landscape designer Molly Wood says. Plant each container with tall, midsize, and cascading plants.

Vary the foliage colors in a container to highlight individual plants.

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Size up. “I know pots can be expensive, but it’s better to go larger than you think you need,” Przygoda-Montgomery says. The reasoning: Bigger pots draw attention; small ones get visually lost.

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SOFAS & CHAIRS First, select your core seating— a sofa or love seat—then pull in accent chairs for extra personality.

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Palomar 3-piece Cord Chat Set, $329

Hanging chairs are like swings for adults. Harlow Rope Hammock Swing Chair, $74

Remsen 4-piece Conversation Set, $749

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TEXTILES Ogee

Tropical Pillow, Coral Woven Stripe Pillow, $10

PLANTERS

Northcroft Rust Planter, $25 (20")

Natural-looking finishes like faux concrete or stone are versatile enough to work in the space as your style evolves. ■

Planter, $10 (8")

Slate Nanterre Round Planter, $17 (18")

Try textured concrete for a neutral with flair. Mesa Trellis Planter with Stand, $16 (8")

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Teal Brookmonte Planter, $15 (12")

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Melisa Fluhr had every intention of going back to work after her first son, Austin, was born, until she found out he had epilepsy.

Craving more flexibility to be home and care for him, Melisa put her career on hold and poured her energy into decorating his nursery.

“It was therapeutic and allowed me to tap into my creative side,” she says. Expecting they would spend a lot of time together in his room, she designed a baby- and parent-friendly space.

She didn’t know it at the time, but that decision would launch an entirely new career. When the photos she posted online received overwhelming applause, Melisa realized her modern take on kids decor resonated with parents. So she teamed up with friend Pam Ginocchio to launch Project Nursery, a blog and e-commerce site where parents can find and share decorating ideas. “A lot of people think a nursery needs to look babyish, but it can be an extension of your home,” she says.

See how the kids spaces in her new home are just that.

Melisa Fluhr is mom to Austin, 11; Chase, 9; and Emerson, 4, and runs Project Nursery from home. Keeping work digital minimizes office clutter.

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Melisa skipped kid-size furniture in the playroom, instead repurposing her old dining table as the art and homework spot.

It’s no big deal if it gets marred. “I leave markers in jars and tins on lazy Susans.

I hope it encourages creativity,” she says.

When a masterpiece is finished, Melisa hangs the work with clothespins so she can easily swap in new creations.

More than a playful accessory, a gingham tepee provides a reading retreat when the playroom gets crowded. “Emmy brings her dolls and books in here,” Melisa says. “Plus, it saves blankets from being turned into forts.”

Melisa encourages her kids to take pride in their spaces.

Displaying their artwork alongside purchased pieces, like a Busy Bee print from Katie Ink, empowers their creativity. She helps them keep the room clean by not organizing so much that it feels unapproachable.

Wide, shallow wire drawers mean everyone can find what they’re looking for without dumping out the contents and can easily see where things belong when it’s time to clean up.

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Emerson’s room adjoins her mom and dad’s, so Melisa opted for a palette neutral enough to flow between the two and furnished it with longevity in mind.

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COLOR CUES Paint is an easy change, so Melisa advises following color trends on walls rather than furniture.

“We’re seeing these rich hues in 2019. Here’s to moody vibes and hopefully not moody kids!” BELOW Lemon Surprise, Majestic Plum, Cape Cod Bay, Project Nursery x Lullaby Paints; projectnursery.com

Combining timeless elements like an Americana palette with vintage-inspired furniture ensures Chase’s room will always be in style.

Melisa calls it “a mix of rustic and preppy.”

Her husband installed the rugged-looking wall of salvaged wood planks, which contrasts the industrial bunk bed.

The chalkboard-painted wall behind Austin’s desk is a swipe away from a clean slate for notes and doodles when inspiration strikes.

Melisa hired graffi ti artist Cern to paint the wall art in Austin’s room.

“He’s very artistic, so a creative room was important,” she says. The painting guided the room’s color scheme. ■

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HOW TO PLANT

in a pot

With a few easy-to-find plants, you can re-create the forest’s springtime exuberance in miniature.

FOCAL PLANTS

Start with a pot or two of blooming flowers like daffodils, tulips, or hellebores. Repot them in a wide, shallow container with potting soil.

FERNS

Add some small indoor sword ferns for lushness.

A mix of daff odil colors gives a more found-innature look.

LIGHT AND WATER NEEDS

Indoors, place the pot on a tray in bright, indirect light; keep soil moist.

Once flowers have faded, replant the ferns in pots for indoors.

The bulbs can be planted in the ground come fall.

MINOR BULBS

Plant a few clusters of shorter spring flowers like grape hyacinths or crocuses in front.

GROUNDCOVER

Add sheet moss, filling in any gaps with pebbles.

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Tuck in a piece of driftwood to mimic bark and ground the scene.

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Fashion designer (and BH&G Stylemaker) Chris Benz’s first-ever wallpaper line brings a world of inspiration—including the streets of New York and African textiles—to your walls.

As the creative director who modernized the Bill Blass fashion line, Chris Benz has never shied away from going bold. That same fearlessness informs the wallpapers he created in collaboration with Wallshøppe. Each design features graphic overscale patterns, strong colors, or both, that come in traditional wallpaper or removable peeland-stick panels. His advice for adding bold pattern to your walls:

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In rooms with less wall space, there are fewer repeats of a pattern, which essentially concentrates the impact. For large rooms, patterns with the illusion of texture give walls a sense of depth and dimension.

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the dirt PLANTING A TREE Choose the right species, give it a good start, and you’ll have a lifelong companion.

One of the great joys of owning a home is planting a tree. It not only creates a sense of permanence but also is an investment that pays off in added curb appeal, shade, privacy, or fruit. Before you grab the first crabapple that catches your eye, though, check with your local extension service or nursery to zero in on the right tree for your needs, climate, and yard size. Also consider a

WATER NEEDS Water new trees at least weekly and daily in dry weather. Use soil to build a waterholding berm around the tree. A couple inches of mulch will also help, but keep it 6 inches away from the trunk to prevent fungal decay.

IS STAKING NECESSARY? Unstaked trees develop stronger trunks.

Stake only if your site gets lots of wind.

tolerate waterlogged ground and deep shade.

You’ll also want to leave

roof or walls. planting how-tos.

NATIVE TREES Because they’ve adapted to our habitats, North American natives

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Nurseries sell trees three ways. Each calls for a slightly different planting technique.

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BALLED AND BURLAPPED These trees come with a fragile root ball still in its growing soil wrapped in burlap.

Balled-and-burlapped trees are more diffi cult to plant because they’re heavy and you want to prevent soil from breaking off , which would expose their vulnerable roots to air. The trick to planting them right on the fi rst try: D IG TH E HOLE Measure the root ball.

Dig a hole that is as deep as the root ball height and twice as wide. To check depth, lay a stick across the hole, right, and measure the distance to the bottom. n

E N S U RE TH E RIG HT D E P TH Measuring is important but not foolproof. To prevent planting too deeply, set sod clumps in the hole. Pull them out from under the ball to lower it as needed.

Once positioned, cut and fold back some of the ball’s burlap, twine, and, if present, wire cage. n

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CONTAINERGROWN To plant a tree grown in a nursery container, dig a hole the same depth as the soil in the pot and twice as wide.

If the tree is rootbound, poke a knife into any circling, matted roots to separate them. Plant so the root flare (at the base of the trunk) is uncovered with no bark beneath the soil.

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BARE ROOT The most affordable option, these dormant trees come with moist packing material around their roots. Just before planting, swish roots in a slurry of soil and water. Dig a hole as deep and wide as the longest roots, mound soil in center, and spread roots down the mound sides. Fill the hole, patting firmly to avoid air pockets and making sure all the trunk is above soil. n

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HOW TO COOK

HAM IT UP Easter—it’s one of the holidays when supermarkets fill their meat cases with hams of all types and sizes. If you’re a little intimidated by choosing and baking one for your Easter gathering, our BH&G Test Kitchen has many tips for buying, preparing, and adding flavor. Even if you have your plan down to a science, we’ve got some new ideas to inspire you.

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PHOTO: JACOB FOX

Our BH&G Test Kitchen has stuffed many turkeys, but this may have been its first ham.

Sliced oranges, garlic, and fresh herbs steam in flavor as a spiral-sliced ham bakes. Recipe, page 78.

F O O D S T Y L I N G G R E G LU N A

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WHAT TO BUY

BONELESS HAM

¹⁄₃ to ¹⁄₂ pound per serving BONE-IN HAM

¹⁄₂ to ³⁄₄ pound per serving RECIPE MATH

8 oz. = 1 cup chopped

S P I RA L S LI CED

H ALF H AM

WH OLE H A M

Since patented in 1952 by Harry Hoenselaar of HoneyBaked Ham Co., spiral-sliced hams have steadily grown in popularity because they’re so easy to serve: Simply cut the presliced ham away from the bone.

Half hams are either butt (rump) or shank portions. The butt comes from the upper part of the leg. It’s meatier and more tender than the shank (the lower leg section.) The shank is slightly tougher because it has more connective tissue.

A bone-in whole ham is the entire cured leg, including the thigh bone and part of the pelvic bone. If you’re feeding a big crowd, this is the one to get. They average 20 servings.

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The majority of hams are fully cooked so only need to be reheated to 140°F. Bake your ham, covered, at 325°F for 20 min./lb. for bone-in and 15 min./lb. for boneless.

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Hams look similar when wrapped in packages, so you’ve got to read the label to tell the difference. n WET CURED

Most hams are cured to preserve them.

Wet-cured hams (also referred to as city hams) are immersed in or injected with a brine containing water, salt, sugar, spices, and curing agents like sodium nitrite, sodium nitrate, and potassium chloride. n NATURAL UNCURED

Hams labeled as such are preserved using celery powder (organically rich in

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nitrates) then smoked.

Labels specifying “ham with natural juices” have little water added and may take up to 60 minutes longer to bake.

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If labeled smoked, a ham has been smoked over burning wood chips or an atomized spray of liquid smoke. If a label identifies a specific wood type, the ham was smoked over it. If smoke flavor was injected, the label will read ”smoke flavor added.”

S PI C E D PE PPE R

In a small bowl stir together ¾ cup red jalapeño pepper jelly and 1½ tsp. five-spice powder.

For fruit, stick with oranges, pears, or apples. Skip fresh pineapple; its enzymes will ruin the texture.

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Country ham—a common dry-cured ham—is rubbed with salt and seasonings, often smoked, then aged four to six months.

If your go-to glaze is the one that came with your ham, these three combos will nudge you in a new direction. Make sure to spoon the glaze over the ham during the last 45 minutes of baking to prevent burning.

STUFFED SPIRAL

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a shallow roasting pan with foil.

Between the slices of one 8- to 10-lb. spiral-sliced ham insert half of a thinly sliced orange; four garlic cloves, slivered; and sprigs of fresh rosemary and/or thyme all the way around the ham.

Transfer ham flat side down to prepared pan.

Cover with foil. Bake 2 to 2½ hours or until browned and heated through (140°F). For the last 45 minutes of cooking, uncover and spoon desired glaze (recipes, right) over ham.

Transfer to a platter using two large, wide spatulas. Makes 16 servings.

In a small bowl combine ½ cup orange marmalade or peach preserves, ½ cup stone-ground mustard, and 2 Tbsp. bourbon.

HAM

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In a small bowl stir together ½ cup jellied cranberry sauce, ½ cup bottled barbecue sauce, and 2 Tbsp. honey.

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Plan to cook extra ham so you can pull together one of these easy 30-minute meals.

1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill, 1 Tbsp. capers, and ¼ tsp. salt. Add one 10-oz. container grape tomatoes, halved; let stand 15 minutes. On a platter arrange 6 cups torn iceberg lettuce, 6 oz. cooked ham cut into strips, 1 cup shredded cooked chicken, 4 oz. cubed cheddar cheese, four halved hard-boiled eggs, and eight slices toasted party rye bread.

Spoon on tomatoes and dressing. Serves 4.

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CUBAN SANDWICH On each of four slices toasted country bread spread ½ Tbsp. mustard then layer on dill pickle slices, 2 oz. thinly sliced cooked ham, 2 oz. thinly sliced deli roast beef, and 1 oz. Swiss cheese. Broil 1 to 2 minutes until cheese is melted. Serves 4.

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Cook one 9-oz. pkg. refrigerated cheesefilled tortellini according to package directions, adding ½ cup peas the last

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2 minutes. Drain, reserving ½ cup cooking liquid. In same pot melt 1 Tbsp. butter over medium. Add 1 cup cubed ham; cook 2 minutes or until heated through. Stir in

2 cups arugula until wilted. Stir in ½ cup half-and-half; bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until thickened. Stir in ¼ cup Parmesan cheese

and pasta mixture; heat through. Stir in reserved cooking liquid, if necessary. Serves 4.

2 CHEF’S SALAD

Whisk together ¹/₃ cup olive oil, ¼ cup malt or cider vinegar,

In a large skillet cook two slices bacon over medium until crisp.

Add 1½ cups chopped ham, ½ cup each chopped onion and green sweet pepper, one chopped jalapeño pepper (if desired), and two minced cloves garlic.

Cook and stir 4 minutes until vegetables are tender. Stir in three chopped medium tomatoes and one 15-oz. can pinto beans, rinsed and drained. Bring to boiling; reduce heat.

Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top with cilantro. Serves 4. n

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EASY, DELICIOUS RECIPES FOR A BETTER DINNER TONIGHT

ONION

1 cup chopped

POBLANO CHILE PEPPER

1 fresh, stemmed, seeded, and chopped

CHICKEN BROTH

one 32-oz. container

TOMATO

1¹∕2 cups chopped

GROUND CUMIN

1 tsp.

CORN TORTILLAS

four 6-inch, cut into ¹∕2-inch strips

2 cups

CORN KERNELS

1 cup

AVOCADOS

2, halved, seeded, peeled, and chopped

LIME

1, juiced

LIME CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP

Purchased rotisserie chicken works well here, or with a little extra work you can prep shredded chicken for the week in your slow cooker. Cover skinless, boneless chicken breasts and/or thighs by 1 inch with chicken stock; add aromatics, such as quartered onions and garlic cloves and a handful of fresh herbs.Cook 4 to 5 hours on low; discard herbs and vegetables.

Shred chicken with forks.

TOTAL TIME 30 min.

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In a 3-qt. saucepan cook onion and poblano in 1 Tbsp. hot olive oil over medium 4 to 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth, tomato, cumin, ¹∕2 tsp. salt, and ¹∕4 tsp. black pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Meanwhile, place tortilla strips in a single layer on

a baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes or until crisp.

3. Stir chicken and corn into soup; heat through. Just before serving, stir in avocados and lime juice.

Top each serving with tortilla strips and, if desired, cilantro and radish slices.

Makes 6 servings.

EACH SERVING 272 cal, 13 g fat, 42 mg chol, 596 mg sodium, 22 g carb, 5 g fiber, 4 g sugars, 19 g pro.

PHOTO: BRIE PASSANO; FOOD STYLING: KELSEY BULAT

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CHICKPEAS

two 15-oz. cans, rinsed and drained

CARROTS

1 lb., peeled and sliced ¹∕4 inch thick

CAULIFLOWER FLORETS

2 cups

SMOKED PAPRIK A

1 tsp.

1 tsp.

VEGETABLE BROTH

1 cup

Briefly toasting the chickpeas crisps them and develops brown bits in the pan that flavor the dish. The chickpeas’ starches also help thicken the sauce at the end.

TOTAL TIME 35 min.

ORANGE JUICE

¹∕2 cup

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1. In a 12-inch skillet heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium-high. Add chickpeas; cook 4 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Remove chickpeas from skillet; set aside.

2. Add 1 Tbsp. olive oil to skillet. Add carrots, cauliflower, paprika, cumin,

and ¹∕2 tsp. salt. Cook 5 minutes or until carrots and cauliflower are just tender, stirring occasionally.

Add broth and orange juice. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Boil gently, uncovered, 10 minutes. Stir in chickpeas; heat through.

If desired, sprinkle with mint. Makes 4 servings.

EACH SERVING 415 cal, 15 g fat, 771 mg sodium, 58 g carb, 14 g fiber, 14 g sugars, 14 g pro.

S E RVE WITH CO U SCO U S , Q U I N OA , O R B ROWN RI C E .

RECIPE: ANNA KOVEL; PHOTO: BLAINE MOATS; FOOD STYLING: GREG LUNA

GROUND CUMIN

CARROT & CHICKPEA SKILLET

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UNCOOKED BULGUR

1 cup

ONION

1 cup finely chopped

GROUND TURKEY

1 lb.

LEMON

1, zested and juiced

FRESH MINT LEAVES

¹∕4 cup chopped

FRESH PARSLEY

2 Tbsp. chopped

ZA’ATAR SEASONING

1 tsp.

ENGLISH CUCUMBER

2 cups chopped

K ALAMATA OLIVES

¹∕2 cup, pitted and halved

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PITA BREAD

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PLAIN YOGURT

¹∕4 cup

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What to cook now

Find dozens more easy weeknight recipes for spring at BHG.com/Fast AndFresh.

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SPICED TURKEY PITAS WITH CUCUMBER, OLIVES & MINT

TOTAL TIME 35 min.

1. In a small heatproof bowl place bulgur and enough boiling water to cover; let stand 10 minutes. Drain well.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook and

stir onion in 1 Tbsp. hot olive oil 4 minutes or until tender. Transfer to a large bowl; let cool slightly. Add turkey, bulgur, lemon zest, 1 Tbsp. mint, the parsley, za’atar, ¹∕2 tsp. salt, and ¹∕4 tsp. black pepper. Mix well. Shape into six 3¹∕2-inch patties. In the same skillet heat 1 Tbsp. olive oil over medium.

Add patties. Cook 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until done (165°F). Add more oil if necessary to prevent sticking.

3. In a medium bowl whisk together lemon juice and 1 Tbsp. olive oil.

Add cucumber, olives, remaining 3 Tbsp. mint, and ¹∕4 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Serve turkey patties on pita bread with cucumber mixture, yogurt, and additional mint and/or parsley. If desired, drizzle with olive oil. Makes 6 servings.

EACH SERVING 478 cal, 17 g fat, 53 mg chol, 744 mg sodium, 57 g carb, 5 g fiber, 3 g sugars, 25 g pro. ■

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PHOTO: BRIE PASSANO; FOOD STYLING: KELSEY BULAT

These turkey patties are inspired by kibbeh, a traditional Middle Eastern dish of ground meat (usually lamb), bulgur, onions, and spices often shaped into patties. We flavored them with za’atar, a pungent spice blend available at large grocery stores.

In a pinch, substitute 1∕2 tsp. each dried thyme and dried oregano.

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F O O D G R E AT S TA R T S

stir-together CHIA

Mix chia seeds with Greek yogurt and a hint of sweetness, then top with fruit for an on-the-go pudding that’s healthy enough to eat for breakfast.

CHANGE IT UP

C H IA S E E DS The seeds—yes, the same ones of Chia Pet fame— are rich in fiber and a good source of omega-3 fats. Mixed with liquid, chia seeds swell into a gelled tapiocalike texture.

MEXICAN CHOCOLATE CHIA PUDDING

Prepare Basic Chia Pudding, increasing honey to 3 Tbsp. and whisking 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder and 1 tsp. ground cinnamon into pudding. Top with berries and/or chopped toasted hazelnuts.

BASIC CHIA PUDDING

HANDS-ON TIME 10 min.

TOTAL TIME 2 hr. 10 min.

1³∕4 cups milk or unsweetened nondairy milk 1 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt 2 Tbsp. honey, maple syrup, or agave syrup

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1

tsp. vanilla

¹∕4 tsp. kosher salt ¹∕2 cup chia seeds Toppers, such as fruit, toasted nuts, granola, and/or toasted coconut

1. In a medium bowl whisk together milk, yogurt, honey, vanilla, and salt.

Whisk in chia seeds.

2. Divide chia mixture among four half-pint jars or 6-oz. bowls or ramekins.

Cover; chill at least 2 hours. Serve with toppers.

Makes 4 servings.

EACH SERVING 208 cal, 8 g fat, 9 mg chol, 145 mg sodium, 24 g carb, 6 g fiber, 16 g sugars, 12 g pro.

P H OTO S JAC O B F OX

Prepare Basic Chia Pudding, substituting unsweetened light coconut milk for the milk and coconut yogurt for the plain yogurt. For fruit topper: In a small bowl combine ¹∕4 cup each chopped fresh pineapple and mango with 1 tsp. lime zest. Top with toasted unsweetened coconut flakes. ■

BY: CARRIE BOYD; FOOD STYLING: KELSEY BULAT

COCONUT AND TROPICAL FRUIT CHIA PUDDING

F O O D H O L I D AY S

PASSOVER

new traditions for

For a new generation of Jewish cooks and food writers, Seder dinners offer opportunities to honor tradition and innovation.

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Reheated brisket is even better than the first go-round: Sitting overnight intensifies flavors.

If you’ve got the time, make it a day early.

RECIPES BEGIN ON PAGE 126.

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BY D E V R A F E R S T P H OTO S B L A I N E M OAT S

BA L S A M I C A N D B R OW N S U GA R BRISKET Onions browned in brown sugar and balsamic vinegar intensify the caramel flavors of braised brisket in cookbook author Leah Koenig’s rendition of the Passover mainstay.

FOOD STYLING: GREG LUNA

his month Jewish families and friends around the globe will gather for Passover Seder dinners, celebrating beloved traditions and creating original ones. Young cooks and food writers are exploring Jewish culinary heritage broadly, aiming not only to preserve recipes but also to refresh and personalize them. We asked three of these next-gen foodies to share their updates on favorite holiday dishes.

Their recipes are so delicious that you don’t have to be celebrating Passover to enjoy them.

A little bread.

A little cheese.

A lot of Wow.

F O O D H O L I D AY S

LEAH KOENIG

“A Seder is basically an amazing dinner party with a lot of historical, religious, and cultural signifi cance kind of layered on top,” says the author of Little Book of Jewish Feasts. For Leah, modernizing her family’s traditions— using songs and puppets to tell the story of Passover, for instance— strengthens her connection to the holiday. And Leah’s take on mina, a Sephardic dish commonly served during Passover, reinvents the traditional rustic meat pie as a vegetarian casserole bright with lemon zest and fresh oregano.

M I N A ( M AT Z O PIE WITH LEEKS A N D S P I N AC H ) With layers of matzo (a thin, crisp unleavened bread), veggies, and cheese, this meatless mina falls somewhere between a lasagna and an eggy strata.

SEDER SERVICE

It includes an open invitation: “Let all those who are hungry come and eat.”

So it is no surprise that members of the Jewish community often see it as an opportunity to invite non-Jewish friends and family members to the dinner.

SEDER DINNERS Held the fi rst night (or fi rst two nights) of Passover, a Seder dinner includes wine

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and symbolic foods that help tell the story of Passover during a traditional ceremony and festive meal.

THE SEDER PLATE Typically it contains six items—including bitter herbs, parsley or green onion, a roasted bone, and a hard-boiled egg— that symbolize parts of the Passover story and remind participants of Jewish history.

PHOTO: (PORTRAIT) ZIVAR AMRAMI

Celebrated in early spring, Passover is an eight-day commemoration of the Jewish exodus from slavery in ancient Egypt. Though some of its roots are somber, Passover serves as a celebration of freedom and the arrival of spring. If you aren’t familiar with the festival, here are a few of the basics.

THE TRADITIONS

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BUTTERED SW E E T P E A RICE Anthony flavors his rice with a homemade condiment he calls Chili Garlic Jazz.

(Now we do, too.)

The condiment punches up grilled meats, grain bowls, and vinaigrettes.

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To make Buttered Sweet Pea Rice pareve (dairy- and meat-free), replace butter with olive oil. Then you can serve it to people keeping kosher (who don’t eat meat and dairy at the same meal).

PHOTO: (PORTRAIT) KAYLA ROCCA

GRILLED A S PA R AG U S WITH TOUM Anthony dresses grilled asparagus with toum, a creamy Middle Eastern sauce made of blended garlic, lemon, and oil.

He tweaks the traditional combo with a bit of honey for sweetness.

On his Seder table and in his Toronto restaurants (Fat Pasha, Rose and Sons, and Schmaltz Appetizing), Anthony serves some family favorites with a few updates.

“When we were kids and my parents would go out for the night, my sister used to make super-buttery rice. It was one of the things she knew how to cook,” the chef says.

The version Anthony shares in his new cookbook, The Last Schmaltz, appeals to grown-up tastes with schmaltz (rendered chicken fat available at Jewish delis and specialty stores), spring sweet peas, sugar snap peas, pea shoots, and fresh herbs.

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TA H I N I R A I N B OW COOKIES

Jake uses matcha powder and ground hibiscus to subtly color the layers.

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C O C O N U TH A LVA M AC A R O O N S As the halva melts, it forms a crackly edge around the cookie base. Some Jewish sects avoid grains and seeds, including sesame seeds and derivatives, during Passover. Skip the halva and use coconut milk to make these dairy- and seed-free. ■

PHOTO: (PORTRAIT) MICHAEL MARQUAND

For Jake, the editorial and test kitchen director of thefeedfeed.com (a social-driven cooking site), Passover is an occasion to blend his Eastern EuropeanJewish heritage with his husband’s Persian and Iraqi-Jewish roots through food.

Jake adds halva (a Middle Eastern candy made from sesame) to chewy macaroons and layers tahini in cakey cookies.

Because using leaveners is forbidden during Passover, bakers have to get creative. “It’s all about meringue,” says Jake, who uses whipped egg whites to lift his dessert recipes.

The color-lover’s guide to

NEUTRALS

Used the right way, almost any color can act as a neutral and still be as livable as a gray or beige backdrop. It’s all about execution. We quizzed color experts and interior designers to find out how.

easygoing BLUES

Like the layers of blues where the ocean meets the sky, these subdued shades are serene yet intriguing thanks to soft gray undertones.

use multiple tones Layering versions of the same color is a shortcut to a room that feels calm and cohesive. In this bedroom, interior designer Amber Lewis pairs gray-blue walls with an indigo headboard and a cerulean window seat.

Purple and green accents enliven the palette. “The trick is to stick to one or two accent colors and carry them throughout the room,” she says.

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go all in Forget gallery white.

Quiet medium to light blue feels neutral without being stark provided you use lots of it. “The more you add of a color, the more neutral it becomes,” says color expert Leslie Harrington.

PLAY THE BLUES “Try pairing calm, midtone shades of blue paint with deeper monochromatic accents to create a soothing vibe,” says Erika Woelfel, vice president of color and creative services for Behr Paint.

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The original earthy hues, clay colors ranging from sandy pink to ruddy rust cast a comforting glow. Think of them as beige gone cozier.

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To keep pink walls from going saccharine, designers Estee Stanley and Mat Sanders relied on dark blues. “ The contrast helps neutralize the pinks and ground the space,” Stanley says.

Chunky wood furniture adds a warmer, weightier variation of pink.

THINK IN PINK “When you consider traditional building materials, like adobe and brick, the pink color family has been a staple in the home longer than many of our favorite neutrals,” says color specialist Nivara Xaykao.

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1287 Benjamin Moore

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Walls painted this brick red are a bold proposition, so the instinct might be to go light with everything else.

But pairing the wall color with an equally saturated, slightly warmer burnt orange (in the sofa and ottoman) unifies the space while layering on richness . Dark accent pieces temper some of the intensity by blending in; pale flooring and extra-tall white baseboards create a little visual breathing room.

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WALL SIMIL AR TO BE AUT Y SCHOOL PORTOL A PAINTS

YOU CAN PLAY UP, TONE DOWN, OR EVEN CORRECT A WALL COLOR

BY THE COLORS YOU SURROUND IT WITH.

One trick for softening a sunny color: Contrast it with a big hit of something bolder and brighter.

For example, azure chairs and oversize artwork quiet peachy walls to a pleasant hum in this dining room

by Flack Studio.

NIVARA XAYKAO, BENJAMIN MOORE COLOR SPECIALIST

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Simply hover your smartphone camera over this smart code to learn the four easy steps to choosing the right color for your home.

fresh GREENS

Mother Nature knew what she was doing when she chose green as her everywhere color. We also like our greens cool, layered, and used all over.

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go deep In a supporting role, dark paint can be neutral too. Hunter green walls in designer Juan Carretero’s foyer make the pine railing and secretary look bright by comparison so they become statement pieces. Cement tiles balance the paint’s opacity as do a pair of black stools. “Black can act as a mediator to soften the impact of a color you’re using as a neutral,” he says.

PHOTOS: (LIVING ROOM) MARCO RICCA, (FOYER) STEPHEN KENT JOHNSON/OTTO

pair light and dark Designer Bennett Leifer pulled two greens— celadon walls and eucalyptus drapes—into this living room. “Using softer tones as a calming backdrop to more vibrant yet still tonal colors and accents makes a room feel neutral,” he says. The shine of leather, glass, and metal keep the monochromatic palette from feeling flat.

GET YOUR GREENS “Green is the most inclusive color; it pretty much accepts any other,” Carretero says.

He suggests less saturated greens for large rooms that have lots of natural light and dark greens for small, dark rooms.

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How to wrap a room in

COLOR

BLACK ACCENTS A touch of black cuts the color without clashing or competing. Try one of these additions:

The key to shifting a color into neutral: Look for hues that aren’t too bright, too pastel, too crisp, or too clean.

Think muted, dusty, desaturated. Even when dark, neutrals have gray mixed in to take the edge off. Here’s how to put your color into background mode.

FR AMES

They give walls a graphic punch. Try ikea.com.

CURV Y LAMP

ACCENT CHAIR

HOW TO

LAYER TONES Decorating in a monochromatic scheme—multiple tones of a single color—calms a room by cradling it in color while minimizing contrast.

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Let the walls carry the color you want to read as a neutral. Build out the room with furnishings in a more saturated tone to balance the space. The burgundy sofa, above, and wine-color ottoman mute carnationpink walls.

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The darkest tones of your palette (here that is burgundy) give your room definition and a sense of grounding; the lightest (lavender throw pillows, for example) keep the eye moving.

Use accent pieces in several variations of these tones to create subtle color shifts.

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Monochromatic palettes need the visual interest that comes with varying textures in upholstery fabrics and accessories.

Here a velvet ottoman juxtaposes with a patterned linen sofa.

Another idea: Pair a smooth leather armchair with nubby wool pillows.

Look for one with an open back that won’t overpower the space.

Bellacor.com has some.

SIDE TABLE

Go for something shapely and slender.

Look at target.com.

ILLUSTRATIONS: VIRGINIA JOHNSON; ROOM DESIGN: (PINK) CHRISTINE D’ORNANO, (GREEN) WORKSTEAD

Choose a silhouette that will stand out.

Check out lampsplus.com.

HOW TO

READ A PAINT CHIP

Let us unlock the logic of the paint strip for you.

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TERMS

Versions of a color lightened with white (tints) are at the top.

Those darkened with black (shades) are at the bottom. Between them are the colors mixed with gray (tones).

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MORE NEUTRALS Designer Juan Carretero says,

A NEUTRAL IS ANY COLOR VERSATILE ENOUGH TO BE USED AS A BACKGROUND TO LAYER OTHER COLORS ONTO. These four make the cut.

MAP IT OUT For smooth tonality

in a room, pick your wall color then go up or down two rows to find a trim color. You’ll get the definition that trim gives without the potentially jarring contrast of white or wood.

TAKE THE TEMP The bottom color is the most saturated, so use it to identify a color’s temperature. Example: To find out whether a pale green in the top spot is warm or cool, see if its darkest version leans yellow or blue. Choose similarly warm or cool accents.

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scheme, you want all your colors to be of a similar intensity. To get that, stick to the same row on the paint chips.

HOW TO

WORK WITH PAINT ■

PICK JUST ONE

In this allover sage green room, left, the walls become a seamless canvas against which furniture stands out beautifully.

Painting walls, trim, and windows the same color is a surefire way to make that color work like a neutral.

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GO LOW SHINE

“If the goal is neutrality, stick to a lower sheen finish, like matte or eggshell.

The glossier the finish—especially if the color is light—the more it will pick up and reflect the colors around it,” says color expert Nivara Xaykao. ■ April 2019 |

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livingcolor

In colors ranging from almost iridescent pink to deep wine red, bearded iris are making a comeback in the garden, ruffled heads held high.

PAINTED by NATURE Bearded iris may be a single color, speckled, or twotone, such as this ‘Florentine Silk’. The beard refers to the row of hairs at the center of the flower. When planting bearded iris in a border, opposite, mix with perennial grasses as well as other flowers, such as salvias and asters, that will come into their own after the irises have faded.

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SPECIAL THANKS

to the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden, where this story was photographed.

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earded iris are seen as nostalgic flowers—the kind your grandmother might have grown,” says Kelly Norris, director of horticulture and education at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. (The author of A Guide to Bearded Irises started growing them at 12 and is still obsessed.) “Of course, the risk with being familiar is that bearded iris have often been forgotten in plain sight.”

These days, though, as old-fashioned flowers come back into fashion, bearded iris are experiencing a renaissance. Their frilly beauty and color range are big parts of their allure.

(They come in a wider array of colors than Japanese, Siberian, and other types of iris.) But it’s their toughness that keeps

gardeners hooked. “Bearded iris are quite drought-tolerant and some varieties prefer almost no watering,” Norris says.

Bearded iris have range in the garden too. Tall heirlooms fill out the back of borders; shorter modern hybrids find homes in the front. Planted along pathways, the fragrance of the bearded iris can be an especially powerful memory cue for anyone who grew up with them. “It’s sweet and floral,” Norris says. “Delicate but not shy.”

SPRING PARTY Bearded iris bring both sculptural quality and softness to a mixed arrangement of other spring favorites like peonies and garden roses.

Clip some stems higher than others to add architecture to the arrangement.

Support stems in a wide vase or bowl with a floral frog.

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‘CO U NT Y CO R K’

Horticulturist Kelly Norris

‘C H OCO L ATE CA SCAD E ’

‘ WOO I N G’

‘ H E ART STR I N G STRU M M E R’

‘ N I C E J O B’

‘ FAI R PL AY ’

‘ B L AC K LI PSTI C K’

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HIGH DRAMA Highlight the form of bearded iris by limiting each vase to a single spray. Clip stems to vary their heights for movement down the center of the table. To prevent tipping, insert a floral frog or pebbles in the bottom of each vase.

Simply hover your smartphone camera over this smart code for a step-by-step on growing and dividing iris.

When cutting iris from the garden, choose stems that have half-opened buds so the arrangement will last about a week.

how togrow

Bearded iris shoots and roots grow from rhizomes— thickened underground stems—and bloom between April and June, with some varieties reblooming in the fall. They’ll grow in Zones 3–10.

The best time to plant is generally late summer to fall. (Confirm the timing for your region when you buy rhizomes.)

PLANTING LIGHT & SOIL Choose a spot with well-drained soil that receives 6–8 hours of sunlight or, in hot and arid regions, light filtered shade.

WATERING

CRAFTS AND BACKGROUNDS: KIM HUTCHISON

Norris cites overwatering as a common mistake among gardeners new to growing bearded iris. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings once the plants are established.

Dig two parallel troughs and lay the rhizomes on the crest between them, Rhizomes produce splaying out offshoots that roots. Pat the become crowded rhizome onto after two to three the crest and years, causing them backfill the troughs, to stop taking up keeping the top enough nutrients. of the rhizome “Fewer flowers partially exposed. mean it’s time to Keep soil moist as divide,” Norris says. roots form.

To do so, about six weeks after flowering, lift a clump of iris with a garden fork, cut off the small knobby offshoots from the largest central rhizome (which is the oldest), then replant all the rhizomes.

DIVIDING

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TAUPE AND CREAM ARE THE KIND OF SOFT COLORS THAT MAKE EVERYTHING AROUND THEM LOOK BETTER. IN DESIGNER MELISSA WARNER ROTHBLUM’S HOME, THEY HELP PATTERN AND TEXTURE TAKE CENTER STAGE.

H I G H - G LOS S PI N K L AM PS PU LL M E LI S SA’S FAVO RITE ACC E NT CO LO R O NTO TH I S S I D E O F TH E ROO M .

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NATURAL VARIETY

Melissa Warner Rothblum likes to explore all aspects of a color in her home. “Think of all the ways you can change up a single color through finishes and materials,� she says, pointing to the variations of cream in linen upholstery, paint, and a capiz shell wall hanging.

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or designer Melissa Warner Rothblum, working in shades of beige isn’t the safe decorating choice. It’s the adventurous one. “Neutrals can have a lot of punch when you get creative with pattern and scale,” she says.

The Los Angeles home Melissa shares with her husband, David, and two young daughters clearly supports her point. There’s the illustrated puffer fish wallpaper on dining room walls and the living room’s coffee table base that appears to whir like energetic atoms. “The look is bold,” she says, “but easy to live with because the colors are quiet.”

By restricting her palette, Melissa is able to focus on pattern, texture, shapes, and shimmer. “I’m a fan of mixing pattern, but I have a method,” she says. “My rule of thumb is to always keep the scales of the pattern different. If I choose something big, I don’t let anything else compete with that.” In the family room, for instance, Melissa went large with a black-and-white photo of a palm tree that covers an entire wall. The geometric lines on the rug and petite repeat on the sofa play supporting roles.

Melissa says she doesn’t equate neutral with colorless.

She considers light pink and navy blue neutrals. The pink acts like blush on cheeks, enlivening a room and adding a warm undertone. Navy has the same versatility as a pair of blue jeans: It can be dressed up or down to go with everything.

Melissa’s advice on keeping it spunky? “Do something unexpected,” she says.

“I like neutrals when they have personality.”

TOAST Y F I N I S H

A shot of mushroom gray on the island base warms the white kitchen, above. For sizzle, Melissa covered barstools in flame stitch fabric and played with bursts of red.

S HAPE LY S E ATI N G

Furniture with curves (instead of color) makes a statement on the back deck and is roomy enough for Melissa, husband David, Isabella, and new baby, Emma, to all pile on.

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N EW PU RPOS E The dining room

was an exercise in repurposing items to create the best possible space. Melissa reupholstered a set of vintage chairs in kid-friendly, wipeable vinyl. The sideboard is actually two Dorothy Draper dressers from the master bedroom.

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COLOR CUES Melissa uses a light, dark, and tinted neutral in every room. Here’s why: ■ Light walls create an adaptable environment.

Swiss Coffee OC-45 Benjamin Moore ■ A dark foundational piece grounds a space. Cape May Cobblestone 1474 Benjamin Moore ■ Blush accessories give natural liveliness. Heirloom 023 Benjamin Moore

CO LO R BAL AN C E The mix of subtle and bold makes the master bedroom, above, striking. Lavender ombré curtains and pillows bring in soft color. A winged chocolate brown headboard with nailhead trim is a dark, neutral focal point.

N O - STRE S S ST YLE A tufted

M O N OC H RO M E M IX A petite

glider chair carries the little-girl sweetness through this pink-onpink corner of Isabella’s room, left. Painted stripes on the wall run perpendicular to chair stripes to energize the color.

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ottoman with nailhead trim is glamorous, but soft edges make it toddler-safe. A blown-up photo of a palm tree “is a cost-effective way to get a huge art piece,” Melissa says. “It’s a ready-made pattern that doesn’t feel like wallpaper.”

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The inlaid chest was originally Isabella’s changing table; now it holds her clothes.

“I wanted a special piece that she could keep through her teenage years,” Melissa says. ■

fling rhubarb tart

We’re on a mission to help rhubarb, an often-typecast vegetable {yes, it’s a vegetable}, break out of its pie-plant persona. Enjoy the tart stalks in these unexpected sweet and savory ways before their fleeting season is over.

PHOTO: BLAINE MOATS

Simmering rhubarb in a vanilla syrup yields crisptender stalks and tempers their puckery bite. Arrange in a graphic checkerboard pattern over a mascarpone-fi lled shortbread crust and brush some of the syrup over the top right before serving. Keep any leftover syrup for another night.

It’s also delicious over pound cake, angel food cake, or yogurt.

rhubarbstrawberry brownie skillet

What grows together goes together, and both strawberry and rhubarb plants  ourish come springtime. We top a skilletful of brownie batter with both before baking to get a rich, gooey treat that’s like brownie and pie in one. Someone grab the ice cream.

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The stalks are long, but the season is short. From April to June you’ll find an abundance of field-grown rhubarb at farmers markets. These dark rosy stalks tend to have more flavor than hothouse rhubarb, which is what you’ll see most often in grocery stores January through June. Those stalks may be a little lighter in color and have tinges of green or pink speckles, but color doesn’t indicate a significant variation in taste. For the tenderest, sweetest stalks, look for firm young ones—less than 2 inches wide. Peak-season rhubarb does not need to be peeled, but by midsummer, stalks tend to be tough and fibrous.

Remove and discard the leaves right away. (They contain oxalic acid, which is toxic.) Store in the fridge in a plastic bag up to 3 days or freeze to enjoy year-round. Cut into 1-inch pieces, place on a baking pan lined with parchment paper, and freeze until firm. Transfer to freezer bags and store up to a year. It’s easy to grow your own, too. Plant the perennial in late fall or early spring where it will get at least a half day of sun and have room to spread to 4 feet wide.

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rhubarb pulled pork with rhubarb coleslaw We doubled up on rhubarb for this seasonal riff on a BBQ favorite.

First, cook rhubarb until tender in a sweet balsamic sauce that mellows the vegetable’s tang and coats shredded slow-cooked pork. Second, add raw rhubarb matchsticks to cabbage slaw for a surprising sour note.

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ginger rhubarb-raspberry punch

Tart rhubarb stands up to the sharp taste of both fresh ginger and ginger ale in this bubbly mocktail.

Make the raspberry-rhubarb syrup ahead, then There are about 101 ways to pour in the ginger ale come party time. n enjoy this smoky-sweet spread. To start, spoon it over ricotta-topped toasts, layer it on a grilled cheese, spread it on a grilled pork chop, or serve it on a cheese board. n Rhubarb swaps in for raisins in an extra-buttery dough that spreads as it bakes to create a crisp cookie with lacy edges and chewy centers. n Everyday blueberry muffins become less than ordinary when you stir fresh rhubarb into the batter and even more into a cardamom-spiced streusel topping. They reheat well, so freeze extras for a quick breakfast. n

rhubarb-bacon jam

cookies

iced oatmeal-rhubarb

“rhu-berry” streusel muffins

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SPRING FLING

RHUBARB TART hands-on time 15 min. total time 3 hr. 15 min.

Crust 1/3 cup sugar 5 1

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Tbsp. butter, softened tsp. vanilla tsp. salt cup all-purpose flour cup almond flour

Filling 3/4 11/2 1/2 1/2 1/2

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cup heavy cream cups sugar cup mascarpone cheese tsp. vanilla vanilla bean or 1 tsp. vanilla lb. fresh rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 11/2×1/2-inch pieces

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. For crust: In a bowl beat 1/3 cup sugar, the butter, 1 tsp. vanilla, and the salt with a mixer on medium until combined. Add flours; beat until crumbly.

2. Press crumbs firmly and evenly into bottom and up sides of a 9-inch square tart pan with removable bottom. Bake 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. (Do not overbake.) Let cool.

3. For filling: In a medium bowl beat

heavy cream and 1/2 cup sugar with a mixer until soft peaks form. Add mascarpone and 1/2 tsp. vanilla; beat until stiff peaks form. Spread filling in baked tart shell; cover. Chill 2 hours.

4. Meanwhile, in a large skillet combine 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water. Scrape out vanilla bean seeds with the tip of a knife and add to mixture. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar.

Add rhubarb; reduce heat.

Simmer, uncovered, about 6 minutes or until the tip of a knife easily pierces rhubarb.

Remove rhubarb from syrup with a slotted spoon. Let cool to room temperature. Continue cooking syrup, uncovered, 3 minutes. Let cool completely. (It thickens as it cools.)

5. Arrange rhubarb pieces over filling.

Brush with some syrup. Serve with remaining syrup. Makes 9 servings. simplified topping Instead of arranging the rhubarb, cut stalks into 1/2-inch slices; cook in syrup 4 minutes.

Spoon over tart before serving. each serving 437 cal, 22 g fat, 57 mg chol, 130 mg sodium, 56 g carb, 2 g fiber, 42 g sugars, 4 g pro.

RHUBARB-STRAWBERRY BROWNIE SKILLET hands-on time 15 min. total time 1 hr. 10 min.

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Tbsp. butter, plus more for skillet to 10 oz. fresh rhubarb, trimmed and cut into 4-inch pieces 1 cup plus 1 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 cup butter 3 oz. unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 cup sliced strawberries

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet heat 2 Tbsp. butter over

medium. Add rhubarb. Cook 5 minutes, gently stirring occasionally. Remove from skillet; sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. sugar.

Let skillet cool then wipe out. Coat skillet with additional butter; set aside.

2. In a medium saucepan combine 1/2 cup butter and the unsweetened chocolate; cook and stir over low until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition just until combined. Stir in vanilla. In a small bowl stir together flour and baking soda. Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture; stir just until combined. Spread in prepared skillet. Arrange rhubarb and strawberries over batter.

3. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until edges are firm and center appears set.

Makes 8 servings. each serving 368 cal, 21 g fat, 85 mg chol, 176 mg sodium, 41 g carb, 3 g fiber, 28 g sugars, 5 g pro.

RHUBARB PULLED PORK hands-on time 40 min. total time 5 hr. 40 min.

3 Tbsp. chopped fresh thyme 1 Tbsp. lemon zest 1 tsp. onion salt 1 tsp. garlic powder 2½- to 3-lb. boneless pork shoulder, trimmed 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup white balsamic vinegar 1 sweet onion, halved and sliced (11/2 cups) 1 bulb fennel, trimmed, cored, and sliced (1 cup) 1 cup chicken broth 2 cups 1/2-inch slices fresh rhubarb Rhubarb Coleslaw (recipe, page 124) (optional)

1. In a bowl combine 2 Tbsp. thyme, the lemon zest, onion salt, and garlic powder. Rub pork with mixture. Wrap in plastic wrap; chill 2 to 24 hours.

2. Preheat oven to 325°F; position a rack in the lower third of oven. In a 4- to 5-qt.

Dutch oven heat oil over medium-high.

Add pork. Brown evenly on all sides,

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about 8 minutes. Remove pork. Add 1/3 cup vinegar to Dutch oven, scraping up any browned bits. Add onion, fennel, and 1/4 tsp. salt. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.

3. Place pork on onion mixture. Add broth, 1/2 cup vinegar, and 1 Tbsp. thyme.

Bring to boiling; cover. Place in oven.

Cook 3 to 31/2 hours or until pork is tender.

4. Remove pork to a bowl; cover. For sauce: Add rhubarb to cooking liquid in Dutch oven. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cook, uncovered, 7 minutes or until rhubarb is softened and mixture is thickened, stirring occasionally. If sauce is too tart, add 1 tsp. brown sugar.

Shred pork; combine with sauce. Heat through. Serve on split hamburger buns with, if desired, Rhubarb Coleslaw.

Makes 8 servings. each serving 354 cal, 8 g fat, 70 mg chol, 576 mg sodium, 39 g carb, 2 g fiber, 17 g sugars, 30 g pro.

RHUBARB COLESLAW

hands-on time 10 min. total time 2 hr. 20 min., including chilling 1

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cup julienned fresh rhubarb cup apple cider vinegar tsp. sugar cup mayonnaise cups finely shredded green cabbage cup finely shredded carrots

1. In a large bowl toss rhubarb with vinegar and sugar. Let stand 10 minutes.

2. Stir mayonnaise and 1/4 tsp. salt into rhubarb mixture until combined. Add cabbage and carrots; stir to combine.

Cover; chill 2 to 4 hours before serving.

Makes 6 to 8 servings. each serving 147 cal, 14 g fat, 8 mg chol, 228 mg sodium, 5 g carb, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugars, 1 g pro.

GINGER RHUBARBRASPBERRY PUNCH

hands-on time 20 min. total time 2 hr. 40 min., including chilling 1 3

cup sugar cups 1/4-inch-thick slices fresh rhubarb (11 oz.)

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BHG.com/ sliced ( 1/4 cup) zest and juice. Use a potato Insider 6-oz. container fresh masher to slightly mash the raspberries mixture. Serve warm with bread cup fresh lemon juice and ricotta. Makes 14 servings.

2-liter bottle ginger ale, chilled each serving 126 cal, 5 g fat, 12 mg chol, Lemon slices and fresh raspberries 127 mg sodium, 16 g carb, 1 g fiber, Rhubarb stalks, trimmed 6 g sugars, 4 g pro.

1. For rhubarb syrup: In a medium saucepan combine sugar, 1 cup water, the rhubarb slices, and ginger. Bring to boiling over medium-high, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat; cover.

Simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in raspberries. Let stand 10 minutes.

Use a potato masher to mash mixture.

Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing to remove all juices. Discard pulp. Add lemon juice to rhubarb syrup; cover. Chill 2 to 24 hours.

2. In a pitcher stir together ginger ale and rhubarb syrup. Add lemon slices and additional raspberries. Serve over ice; use rhubarb stalks as swizzle sticks. Makes 14 servings. each serving 125 cal, 13 mg sodium, 32 g carb, 2 g fiber, 29 g sugars, 1 g pro.

RHUBARB-BACON JAM total time 45 min.

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to 5 slices bacon cups finely chopped red onion cups chopped fresh rhubarb cup pure maple syrup Tbsp. apple cider vinegar lemon (1 tsp. zest; 1 Tbsp. juice) Crusty bread Whole milk ricotta cheese

1. Heat a large skillet over medium. Add bacon; cook about 8 minutes or until brown and crisp. Remove, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings; drain bacon on paper towels. Add onion to skillet, stirring to scrape up any browned bits.

2. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 8 to 10 minutes or until onion is soft and slightly caramelized, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, chop cooked bacon. Return to skillet. Stir in rhubarb, maple syrup, and vinegar. Continue cooking over medium-low 5 to 8 minutes or until

ICED OATMEALRHUBARB COOKIES hands-on time 20 min. total time 1 hr.

3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 1

cup packed brown sugar egg 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 11/2 cups chopped fresh rhubarb 11/2 cups regular rolled oats 1 cup powdered sugar 2 Tbsp. milk or lemon juice 1 drop liquid red food coloring (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl beat butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.

3. In a medium bowl combine flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt. Add rhubarb; toss to combine. Stir flour mixture and oats into butter mixture.

4. Drop 1/4-cup mounds of dough 3 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets; press lightly with fingers.

5. Bake 15 to 18 minutes (rotate pan from front to back after 10 minutes) or until edges brown. Let cool on cookie sheet 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool. Repeat with remaining dough.

6. In a small bowl combine powdered sugar and milk; stir until smooth. If desired, add food coloring for a faint pink color. Spread icing on cooled cookies. Makes 16 cookies. each cookie 200 cal, 10 g fat, 35 mg chol, 85 mg sodium, 27 g carb, 1 g fiber, 15 g sugars, 2 g pro.

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4. In a bowl whisk together eggs, yogurt, and melted butter; add all at once to dry mixture. Stir just until moistened.

(Batter will be thick and lumpy.) Fold in 11/2 cups rhubarb and the blueberries.

5. Spoon batter into prepared muffi n cups, filling each about two-thirds full.

Sprinkle with streusel topping. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in muffi n cups on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove. Cool slightly on wire racks. Serve warm. Makes 15 muffi ns. each mUFFin 208 cal, 9 g fat, 46 mg chol, 216 mg sodium, 28 g carb, 1 g fiber, 11 g sugars, 4 g pro.

Store cooled muffins in an airtight container at room temperature up to 24 hours or freeze up to 3 months. hands-on time 20 min. total time 1 hr.

21/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 tsp. ground cardamom 1/₈ tsp. salt 1/4 cup cold butter, cut up 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh rhubarb 1/2 cup granulated sugar 21/2 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. salt 2 eggs 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 6 Tbsp. butter, melted 11/2 cups 1/2-inch pieces fresh rhubarb 1/2 cup fresh blueberries

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat fifteen 21/2-inch muffi n cups with nonstick cooking spray. Or line with paper bake cups and coat with cooking spray.

2. For streusel topping: In a small bowl combine 1/2 cup flour, the brown sugar, 1/4 tsp. cardamom, and the 1/₈ tsp. salt.

Cut in 1/4 cup cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/4 cup fi nely chopped rhubarb.

3. In a medium bowl stir together 2 cups flour, the granulated sugar, baking powder, 1/2 tsp. cardamom, and 1/4 tsp. salt.

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PASSOVER BALSAMIC AND BROWN SUGAR BRISKET

To reheat brisket, transfer sliced meat and any juices to a baking dish and cover with foil. Heat in a 325°F oven 30 to 45 minutes. hands-on time 15 min. total time 4 hr. 40 min.

4- to 5-lb. beef brisket 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil 3 large red onions, halved and thinly sliced (6 cups) 8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2 bay leaves 11/2 cups beef or chicken stock 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. garlic powder

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Season brisket with 1 tsp. each salt and black pepper.

2. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a Dutch oven or 12-inch skillet over medium-high. Add brisket. Cook 8 to 10 minutes or until browned on both sides. If brisket does not fit all at once in skillet, halve and sear in batches.

3. Remove brisket; set aside.

MINA (MATZO PIE WITH SPINACH AND LEEKS) hands-on time 20 min. total time 1 hr. 30 min.

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Tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for dish 3 large leeks, white and light green parts thinly sliced (41/2 cups) 2 medium shallots, finely chopped 1 5- to 6-oz. pkg. baby spinach 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh oregano 4 eggs 4 cups cottage cheese 1 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup milk 1/2 tsp. lemon zest 9 sheets matzo Fresh Italian parsley

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Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to Dutch oven. Add onions, garlic, and bay leaves. Cook, stirring often, 5 to 10 minutes or until onions soften and mixture is fragrant.

4. Meanwhile, in a bowl whisk together stock, vinegars, brown sugar, onion powder, and garlic powder. Transfer onion mixture to a roasting pan; top with brisket. Pour balsamic mixture over.

Cover tightly with foil; transfer to oven.

5. Cook meat 2 hours. Remove from oven. Uncover; carefully flip meat over.

Re-cover with foil. Cook 2 to 21/2 hours more or until meat is fork-tender.

6. Transfer meat to a cutting board.

Cover loosely with foil; let rest 10 to 15 minutes. Slice meat against the grain.

Using a slotted spoon, remove onions from pan, discarding bay leaves.

Arrange onions around brisket. Skim fat from pan juices. Spoon juices over brisket before serving. Refrigerate leftovers, covered, up to 4 days. Makes 8 servings. each serving 418 cal, 16 g fat, 137 mg chol, 471 mg sodium, 24 g carb, 2 g fiber, 16 g sugars, 46 g pro.

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FOOD RECIPES

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter bottom and sides of a 3-qt. rectangular baking dish; set aside. In a large skillet melt 3 Tbsp. butter over medium. Add leeks, shallots, and a pinch of salt. Cook about 10 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally. Add spinach, garlic, and oregano. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach is wilted. Remove from heat; let cool slightly.

2. In a medium bowl whisk together three eggs, the cottage cheese, feta, milk, lemon zest, 1/2 tsp salt, and a generous amount of black pepper.

3. Fill a shallow baking dish with warm water. Dip three sheets of matzo in water; let matzo soften 2 to 3 minutes.

Shake off excess water. Arrange matzo sheets in bottom of prepared baking dish, breaking matzo to fit if necessary.

Cover with half the cheese mixture then half the leek mixture. Repeat with three more softened matzo sheets and remaining cheese and leek mixtures.

4. Soften remaining three sheets of matzo; arrange on top. In a small bowl whisk remaining egg; brush over top.

5. Bake about 45 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling. Let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley.

Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers, covered, up to 4 days. Makes 8 servings. each serving 404 cal, 17 g fat, 142 mg chol, 689 mg sodium, 41 g carb, 3 g fiber, 7 g sugars, 22 g pro.

1. For toum: In a blender combine garlic and 3 Tbsp water; puree until blended. Add lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. kosher salt, and the honey; process until well blended. With blender on low, slowly add oil. (Mixture should be thick and creamy.)

2. Preheat grill to medium-high. Prepare an ice bath. Bring a large pot of salted water to boiling; add asparagus.

Cook 30 seconds; transfer immediately to ice bath. Grill asparagus about 2 minutes each side. Serve with toum.

Makes 6 servings. each serving 352 cal, 36 g fat, 563 mg sodium, 7 g carb, 1 g fiber, 3 g sugars, 3 g pro.

BUTTERED SWEET PEA RICE

If you’re serving Seder dinner, keep in mind some Jewish sects avoid rice and peas during Passover. hands-on time 15 min. total time 40 min.

11/2 cups basmati rice 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup butter, schmaltz, or olive oil 1 Tbsp. Chili Garlic Jazz (recipe, opposite) 1 cup shelled sweet peas or frozen baby sweet peas, thawed 1 cup sugar snap peas, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces 2 cups pea shoots or snow pea greens, plus more for garnish

GRILLED ASPARAGUS WITH TOUM

Use leftover toum as a sauce for grilled meats or greens or as a dip for fresh veggies or pita. total time 20 min.

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head garlic, cloves separated and peeled Juice of 1 lemon 11/2 tsp. honey 1 cup canola oil 2 lb. asparagus

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1. Preheat oven to 375°F. In an oven-safe small saucepan with a lid bring 2 cups water and 11/2 tsp. salt to boiling. Stir in rice; cover. Transfer to oven.

Cook 20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Spread rice onto a baking sheet or tray; let cool.

2. Meanwhile, in a nonstick skillet cook almonds over medium-low 2 to 3 minutes or until starting to brown, stirring constantly. Transfer to a bowl.

3. Once rice is cool, heat a large skillet over medium-high.

PHOTO: BLAINE MOATS; FROM THE LAST SCHMALTZ: A VERY SERIOUS COOKBOOK BY ANTHONY ROSE AND CHRIS JOHNS, PUBLISHED BY APPETITE BY RANDOM HOUSE 2018.

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BIG FOOD Add 1/2 cup water, the butter, Chili Garlic Jazz, and 1/2 tsp. salt. Bring to boiling.

4. Add cooked rice to skillet. Cook 5 minutes or until hot. Add sweet and snap peas; mix to combine. Cook 30 seconds more or until heated.

5. Remove from heat. Stir in pea shoots.

Top with toasted almonds and additional pea shoots. Makes 8 servings. chili garlic jazz Preheat oven to 250°F. In a food processor combine 1 cup coarsely chopped garlic, 1/2 cup coarsely chopped red finger or Fresno chiles, and 1/4 cup canola oil.

Process 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture forms a thick paste. Pour into an oven-safe 1-qt. pot. Add 1/2 to 2/3 cup canola oil; the oil should come just over the top of the mixture. Cover; bake 45 to 60 minutes or until mixture smells toasty. Let cool completely. Refrigerate in a screw-top jar up to 1 month. each serving 213 cal, 9 g fat, 15 mg chol, 328 mg sodium, 31 g carb, 3 g fiber, 1 g sugars, 5 g pro.

COCONUT-HALVA MACAROONS

For picture-perfect macaroons, bake 10 minutes. Dip a 3-inch circle cookie cutter in water, then place it over a cookie and roll it around the edges to smooth and reshape cookies into tighter mounds. Return to oven for remaining 10 minutes; repeat with wet cookie cutter after baking. hands-on time 20 min. total time 1 hr. 20 min.

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14-oz. bag sweetened shredded coconut 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk or 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk Tbsp. matzo meal or coconut flour tsp. ground cinnamon tsp. ground cardamom eggs, separated cup crumbled halva (21/2 oz.) (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl combine coconut, condensed milk, matzo meal, 1/2 tsp. salt,

cinnamon, cardamom, and egg yolks.

2. In a medium bowl beat egg whites and 1/4 tsp. salt with mixer until stiff peaks form. Fold into coconut mixture; if desired, fold in halva.

3. Scoop 2 Tbsp. mounds onto baking sheets 2 inches apart. Bake 20 minutes or until golden. Remove from oven; let cool completely on wire racks. Makes 24 cookies. each cookie 144 cal, 8 g fat, 21 mg chol, 105 mg sodium, 17 g carb, 1 g fiber, 16 g sugars, 2 g pro.

TAHINI RAINBOW COOKIES hands-on time 35 min. total time 1 hr. 50 min.

Butter or shortening 31/2 cups almond flour 2 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp. kosher salt 1 cup unsalted butter or margarine 1 Tbsp. granulated sugar 8 eggs, separated 2 tsp. ground matcha Green food coloring (optional) 2 tsp. ground dried hibiscus flowers Purple or red food coloring (optional) 3/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste) 2 Tbsp. honey 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 Tbsp. coconut oil

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat three 13×9-inch baking pans with butter or shortening; line bottoms with parchment paper. In a medium bowl whisk together almond flour, powdered sugar, and salt until combined.

2. In a large bowl beat butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

With mixer running, slowly add flour mixture until batter comes together.

3. In a separate bowl and using clean beaters, beat egg whites to medium peaks; fold into batter. Divide batter among three bowls. Stir matcha and, if desired, green food coloring into one. Stir hibiscus and, if desired,

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purple food coloring into another.

Leave third plain.

4. Spread one batter evenly into one of the prepared pans. Repeat with remaining two batters and pans. Bake 15 minutes or until risen and firm when pressed with finger. Let cool in pans on wire racks. Invert onto a cutting board.

5. In a small bowl whisk together tahini and honey. Place the purple cookie layer in one of the baking pans. Spread evenly with half the tahini mixture.

Top with plain cookie layer. Spread with remaining tahini mixture. Top with green cookie layer.

6. In a small microwavable bowl heat chocolate chips and coconut oil on high (100% power) 30 seconds to 1 minute or until melted. Stir until smooth. Spread half the chocolate mixture evenly over cookies. Chill 30 minutes or until firm.

7. Invert uncut cookies onto a cutting board. Spread remaining chocolate evenly over top. Return to refrigerator; chill 30 minutes.

8. Trim edges. Cut into 11/2-inch squares.

Makes 48 cookies. each cookie 158 cal, 12 g fat, 41 mg chol, 40 mg sodium, 11 g carb, 1 g fiber, 8 g sugars, 4 g pro.

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cup toasted coconut flakes Egg Sugar Cookies (recipe, opposite)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and lightly flour a 13×9-inch baking pan.

In a medium bowl stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

2. In a large bowl beat shortening with a mixer on medium 30 seconds.

Add sugar and vanilla; beat on medium 3 to 5 minutes or until light and fluffy.

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WEAVE HORIZONTAL LI N E S

For a basket-weave look with dimension, use a decorating bag fitted with a basket-weave tip. Holding the bag with the tip’s serrated edge up, pipe a solid horizontal stripe.

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Butter 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup shortening 13/4 cups sugar 1 tsp. vanilla 4 egg whites, room temperature 11/3 cups buttermilk 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces 1/2 tsp. coconut extract 1/3 cup plus 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder Brown Butter Frosting (recipe, opposite)

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Using horizontal line as a guide, pipe short vertical lines over the horizontals, spacing each approximately the width of the decorating tip. Repeat horizontal and vertical lines to cover.

PHOTO: BRIE PASSANO

hands-on time 30 min. total time 2 hr.

FILL UP Add egg whites, one at a time, beating after each. Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately, beating on low after each addition just until combined.

3. Divide batter in half. Stir chocolate pieces and coconut extract into half the batter and 1/3 cup of the cocoa powder into remaining half. Alternately spoon mounds of each batter into prepared pan. Using a table knife, swirl batters together.

4. Bake about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove cake from pan; let cool on a wire rack.

5. Prepare Brown Butter Frosting.

Set aside 2 cups of the frosting. Stir remaining 3 Tbsp. cocoa into the remaining frosting, adding additional milk (1 to 2 tsp.) as needed to reach spreading consistency. Place cake on a serving platter. Frost entire cake with plain frosting. Place frosting with cocoa into a pastry bag fitted with a basket-weave decorating tip. Pipe a basket pattern on lower half of cake according to directions, opposite. Pipe on a basket handle. Sprinkle coconut at top of basket and around cake on platter. Add decorated Egg Sugar Cookies at top of basket. Makes 12 to 16 servings. brown butter frosting In a small saucepan heat 3/4 cup butter over low until melted. Cook until light golden brown. Remove from heat; let cool. In a large mixing bowl combine 6 cups powdered sugar, 4 Tbsp. milk, and 2 tsp. vanilla. Add brown butter. Beat with a mixer on low until combined.

Beat on medium to high while adding additional milk 1 tsp. at a time to reach spreading consistency. each serving 753 cal, 29 g fat, 46 mg chol, 412 mg sodium, 122 g carb, 3 g fiber, 98 g sugars, 7 g pro.

EGG SUGAR COOKIES total time 20 min.

Cut and bake egg shapes from a batch of your favorite sugar cookie dough. (Find ours at BHG.com/EggCookies.) Then decorate as follows.

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1. In a medium bowl combine powdered sugar, milk, and 1 tsp. vanilla. If necessary, stir in additional milk 1 tsp. at a time to make glazing consistency.

Divide icing among bowls, one for each color you will be making. Tint each with desired food coloring. Dip tops of cookies into glaze; allow excess to drip off. Set on waxed paper.

2. In a small bowl combine 4 tsp. vanilla and the cocoa powder. Dip a clean small paintbrush into cocoa mixture; flick onto cookies to make spots. Allow to stand until set. n

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What makes dark chocolate healthy is its high cocoa (or cacao) content. Cocoa has flavonoids, which are antioxidants that can help decrease inflammation and improve heart health.

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Though the antioxidants and nutrients (iron, magnesium, and zinc) in chocolate are good for your health, they’re not powerful enough to combat the calories and saturated fat of a king-size candy bar.

Limit yourself to 1 ounce daily. That’s about six Hershey’s Kisses or one Ghirardelli square.

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Chocolate that has gone bad will smell or taste weird.

Dark chocolate in an airtight container in a cool, dark place will keep for up to a year. Milk and white last about six months; truffles and chocolates with fillings are good for two or three months. ■

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THE MILK CHOCOLATE CRAVING HAS HEALTH IS REAL There’s no solid BENEFITS proof that it’s TOO

B E T T E R H E A LT H

BE GOOD TO YOUR Your digestive system plays a key role in your overall health, impacting how you feel and function. Five reasons to keep your gut healthy— and what to eat to help. f the most thought you give to your gut is how you feel after a big meal, consider this: Your gut is where many aspects of good health begin.

The trillions of bacteria and other microorganisms in your digestive system, aka your microbiome, communicate with cells throughout your body. ”The microbiome influences the immune, nervous, and metabolic systems in ways we are just starting to understand,” says Sarkis K. Mazmanian, Ph.D., Luis and Nelly Soux professor of microbiology at the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena. Read on for the oh-wow ways your digestive system affects the rest of your body.

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SKIN CLEAR

YOUR GUT ACTS LIKE A

SECOND BRAIN A complex and sophisticated nervous system (called the enteric nervous system), containing more than 100 million nerve cells, lines your GI tract. (No wonder your stomach gets the jitters when you’re nervous or

on edge.) “The gut and brain are hardwired together,” says Pankaj Jay Pasricha, director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Neurogastroenterology in Baltimore, MD. “Many studies have linked changes in your microbiome

to mood disorders like depression and anxiety.”

Some research has found that eating probiotics may have similar effects to antidepressants in helping ease symptoms of depression and anxiety.

TAKE NOTE

A healthy microbiome helps regulate the balance of bacteria in other parts of your body, including your skin. When your gut microbiome becomes unbalanced, it can cause inflammation that affects the entire body, including the skin, which can lead to breakouts, says Joshua Zeichner, M.D., a dermatologist with Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

One study found 54 percent of acne patients had impaired microbiomes compared to those of the average person.

Also, there’s a wave of skin products with a strain of probiotics extracts and prebiotics that can topically help ease skin conditions like eczema and acne, Zeichner says.

Probiotics are microorganisms that are believed to have health benefits and to help improve the good bacteria in your body. Prebiotics are compounds that help keep a healthy balance of microbes in your digestive system.

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YOUR MICROBIOME CAN STRENGTHEN YOUR

“A number of studies have shown there is a difference in the microbiome of people who are obese compared to those who are lean,” Mazmanian says. One reason: The bacteria in your digestive system help break down fat, extract calories from food, and affect the production of the appetite-regulating hormones leptin and ghrelin. If the balance of good and bad bacteria is out of whack, your digestive system may not function as well.

IMMUNE SYSTEM

A huge portion of your immune system is based in the digestive system. “Your immune system depends on the microbiome to function properly,” says Janelle Ayres, Ph.D., associate professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies in La Jolla, CA. “Some microbes in the gut help control how immune cells function; if the microbiome isn’t healthy, the immune system may become too active,” Mazmanian explains. That’s one reason fiber is such an important prebiotic: Some of the by-products of fiber being broken down tell the immune system to remain calm.

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This ties back to the role your microbiome plays in regulating your immune system.

An overactive immune system can lead to autoimmune conditions like

of particular types of bacteria may trigger an inflammatory response targeting joints. Microbes in the gut can even impact treatment, making certain arthritis drugs more or less effective.

probiotics and joint health, including whether bacteria in yogurt reduces joint inflammation.

Early results show probiotics may be more effective than taking nonsteroidal

EAT UP!

A plant-base diet high in fiber and low in fat, sugar, and processed foods

PREBIOTIC FOODS

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Apples artichokes asparagus bananas barley beans broccoli cabbage cacao flaxseed garlic leeks lentils oats onions raw honey whole wheat

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EAT YOUR PRE- AND PROBIOTICS

This one-day meal plan shows how delicious and simple keeping your digestive system healthy can be.

lunch

VEGGIE & CHICKEN PASTA SALAD In a large bowl stir together 1 Tbsp. olive oil, 1 Tbsp. raw apple cider vinegar, ¼ tsp. diced garlic, ¹∕8 tsp. each dried thyme and oregano, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Toss in ½ cup chopped roasted chicken, ½ cup artichoke hearts, ½ cup halved grape tomatoes, ½ cup rinsed and drained canned white beans, and 1 cup cooked whole grain pasta. Makes 1 serving.

dinner

MISO SALMON

S O U RC E S O F PRO B I OTI C S AN D PR E B I OTI C S AR E I N CO LO R .

TAKE NOTE

Look for the National Yogurt Association’s Live & Active Cultures seal on yogurt or milk products to be sure they contain live probiotics.

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breakfast GINGERPINEAPPLE SMOOTHIE

Combine ¾ cup plain unsweetened kefir, ½ cup unsweetened oat milk, a third of a sliced banana, ¾ cup frozen pineapple chunks, ¼ tsp. ground ginger, and 1 cup baby spinach in a blender.

Blend on high until smooth. Serve with a slice of toasted whole wheat bread with 1 Tbsp. peanut butter and 1 tsp. raw honey.

Makes 1 serving.

snack

CHOCOLATEALMOND ENERGY BITES Stir together ¹∕3 cup salted almond butter and 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder until smooth.

Stir in ½ cup diced dates and ½ cup rolled oats. Form into four balls.

Makes 4 servings.

Sprinkle a 5-oz. salmon fillet with a pinch each of salt and garlic powder; bake at 400°F about 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily. Spread with ½ tsp. white miso; let stand until melted. Meanwhile sauté 1½ cups green beans in 2 tsp. olive oil and 1 tsp. minced garlic. Serve fish and beans with ¾ cup cooked farro seasoned to taste.

Makes 1 serving.

TAKE NOTE

Veggies pickled via fermentation have the highest levels of probiotics.

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WHAT ABOUT SUPPLEMENTS? Although some of the latest research shows that available probiotics supplements don’t impact the gut microbiome, many experts admit they take them. If you choose to do so, follow this advice from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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READ LABELS

Supplements should contain around 1 to 10 billion colony forming units (CFUs) to be effective.

■ CONSIDER THE STRAINS

A mix is best, but certain strains help specific issues.

Talk to your doctor and learn more at the American College of Gastroenterology list: patients.gi.org/ probiotics.

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STORE IT RIGHT

Some need to be refrigerated; check the label.

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TAKE IT DAILY

For best results, take a supplement regularly. Once you stop, the benefits go away in one to four weeks. ■

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B E T T E R FA M I LY T R AV E L

Guess who’s coming on the family trip this year?

Everyone! A cruise is a classic way to bring together parents, kids, and grandparents, but broaden your horizons with these options as well.

music aficionados (the Jazz Blues and Rock ’N’ Roll trip hits Chicago, Memphis, and New Orleans). To customize your own vacation—for example, tour museums while visiting a certain city—vacationsby rail.com can help you build a package.

ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORTS GOOD FOR: families

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Check out American Express Travel Insurance and Allianz Global Assistance.

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happy to hang out in a shared space while traveling to various spots. “A long train ride is the perfect time to bond over board games, play cards, or enjoy each other’s company while watching the scenery,” says Erik Hastings (Erik

the Travel Guy), host of Beyond Your Backyard on PBS and the Create channel.

BOOK IT Amtrak (amtrakvacations .com) options appeal to nature and history buffs (tons of trips to national parks, such as from Chicago to Glacier National Park in Montana to Seattle), leaf peepers, and

who want to have flexible schedules.

You pick and choose from activities running throughout the day.

On-site restaurants take the stress out of deciding where to eat.

But do your homework about what’s included; some activities may cost extra and/or have age restrictions.

BOOK IT Beach resorts are a popular choice, but you can also get your fix of scenic watersides at a mountain lake resort, such as Basin Harbor on Lake Champlain

VOLUNTEER VACATIONS GOOD FOR: families

who want to give back. It’s also a meaningful way to see another country.

The potential for tax deductions could result in savings; check IRS rules at irs.gov.

BOOK IT For travel in the United States, visit globalvolunteers.org.

To go abroad, Elevate Destinations (elevate destinations.com) has trips to places like Ecuador, Costa Rica, Peru, Thailand, and Kenya. Its Buy a Trip, Give a Trip program means your trip funds opportunities for groups of children to see more of their home country.

GIVE EVERYONE A VOICE Start planning your vacation with a family conference call or email. Ask everyone what price range they’re comfortable with and nominate a final decision maker (FDM). “In the event of a disagreement, the FDM can make the call,” Hastings says. Try the app GrupTrip (iOS, Android; free). It collates flight, hotel, and activity information and feedback into a shareable itinerary and bundles online reviews. n

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(basinharbor.com), Woodloch Pines in the Poconos (woodloch .com), or Mohonk Mountain House in the Hudson Valley (mohonk.com). Like their beach counterparts, these resorts have kids’ clubs, water sports, dance lessons, and nightly entertainment.

Or try a dude ranch: Research your options at the Colorado Dude & Guest Ranch Association (coloradoranch.com) and the Dude Ranchers’ Association (duderanch.org).

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PETS

Love the thought of a pet but can’t accommodate a cat or dog? These three animals can make good companions.

RABBITS Domesticated bunnies are smart, affectionate, and social. They crave daily interaction with their pet parents all through their lives—more than 10 years with proper care—says Dawn Burch, director of animal care, education, and compliance for Petco. You can even teach her to walk on a leash using a small-animal harness.

CONSIDERATIONS Space Bunnies

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need room to hop around. A pen about four times your rabbit’s size will keep her out of trouble and protect your possessions from her chewing habit.

Chew toys Their teeth never stop growing, so provide constant access to chew sticks, mineral chews, or long-stem hay to maintain their teeth.

Feeding You know she wants carrots and clover. But did you know that she shouldn’t eat alfalfa? Stick to quality pellets along with hay and green

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leafy vegetables.

Grooming Rabbits keep themselves clean but will need regular brushing and monthly nail trims.

HAMSTERS ■ WHY THEY’RE GOOD PETS

They’re captivating, social, and very active: The stereotype of a hamster running laps in a wheel or plastic ball is true. See how much so by putting their energy to use in an exercise wheel, then having a little cuddle before bed.

CONSIDERATIONS Life span Hamsters ■

live only two to three years.

Socialization They’re easy to handle once socialized. But they can nip if startled so may not be good for young kids.

Habitat Hamsters choose a favorite spot to go to the bathroom; a critter potty will help keep their cage clean.

■ WHY THEY’RE GOOD PETS

They love good quality time with their pet parent (or another guinea pig of the same gender) and will come out to greet you when you approach their habitat. “They’ll often do a popcorn jump, which means they’re super happy,” Burch says.

CONSIDERATIONS Handling “Guinea ■

pigs can be jumpy and dropped easily,” says Jill M. Patt, D.V.M., founder of Little Critters Veterinary Hospital in Gilbert, AZ. Feeding You’ll have to monitor their eating and pooping to spot any tummy upset because they’re not able to vomit. And because they can’t make their own vitamin C, you’ll need to give C-infused food, treats, and a daily C supplement.

Grooming To help keep teeth from getting too long, guinea pigs need chew sticks or mineral chews. They also need regular brushing and monthly nail clipping. ■

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■ WHY THEY’RE GOOD PETS

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METALLIC GEOMETRICS

Silver, copper, and gold spotlight geometry’s glam side.

THE ORIGINAL Shiny silver wallpaper with a black-and-white trellis pattern sets a high-contrast backdrop for this loft. A daybed with a graphic mix of designs calls to mind the daring sensibilities of ’60s designer David Hicks, known for using pattern and sharp contrast to create glamour with a barbed edge.

THE UPDATE While designers like Hicks

and the creator of this space used contrast to build a sense of rhythm, today’s look relies on crisp lines and angles. Moving away from a monochrome palette and blending warm metals with cool softens the look while maintaining plenty of flash.

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