BHG - March 2022

MARCH 2022 BHG.COM

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life in color 70 W E E K E N D S WITH UBI

Easy, casual style is the mantra when this California family hosts friends for the weekend.

78 A L L-AC C E S S PA S S A universal user-friendly home with improvements we all can learn from.

86 S M A L L B U T M I G H T Y Powerhouse seeds add nutrients as well as crunchy flavor.

30 C O L O R Think pink for spring in warm blush tones.

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32 O R G A N I Z I N G

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Waste not, want not with our fridge, freezer, and pantry storage ideas.

38 K I T C H E N This kitchen has the formula for a timeless, collected look.

44 I D I D I T !

A DIYer lightens her laundry room with style and color.

48 O U T D O O R L I V I N G Play up your

54 T H E D I R T No garden space? No problem with microgreens you can grow indoors.

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58 D E S S E R T S An updated carrot cake with spicy zing.

60 ON THE C OV E R P H OTO CARSON D OW N I N G PRODUCER STEPHANIE HUNTER FOOD ST YLING JENNIFER PETERSON

70 in every ıssue

4 EDITOR’S LETTER 6 BHG.COM 92 C O O K B O O K 108 S T Y L E M A K E R

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12 C E L E B R AT E St. Paddy’s shamrocks.

14 T H R OW B AC K 16 PA S S I O N P R O J E C T Brands with

a deeper purpose.

20 S K I L L S Bad smells be gone.

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60 T R E N D S A look at what we’ve cooked up over the decades—and what we want to make today.

beauty

25 P R O M OV E S Expert tips for pampering curly hair.

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98 T H E G U I D E 100 H E A LT H

28 T E S T- D R I V E

Maximize the power of antioxidants.

Make your smile brighter.

106 P E T S Yes, your pets need their teeth brushed too.

PHOTOS: (CHAIR, CAKE, STROGANOFF) CARSON DOWNING, (FAMILY) THAYER GOWDY

personality with our plant and container combos for the patio.

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EDITOR’S LETTER “Crisp, crinkly, and delectably cool—there’s something about a salad bowl tossed at the table or borne in all glistening from the kitchen that’s turned even saladhating husbands into lusty rooters for green toss-ups,” wrote cookbook author Meta Given in her July 1938 article for BH&G titled “Toss That Salad.” Now in our 100th anniversary year, we editors still enjoy the timeless simplicity of an easy salad. But did Better Homes & Gardens invent it, as we’ve often bragged? That’s hard to prove, but we did repeatedly promote the idea of tossing greens in a maple bowl with wooden salad tongs.

We pride ourselves on being trend leaders. We introduced the chef’s salad in 1949, promising that the addition of hearty proteins would please the men in the family. In fact, a lot of ink was spilled on pleasing husbands, fathers, and sons back in those days (we take a more modern approach to gender roles in our content today and imagine that anyone can participate in homemaking however they like). In 1935, Emory Thurston wrote a rather militant but humorously intended piece, “Salads for Men,” in which he insults bridge club fare like candle salads (google it please) and praises the simple joys of a few delicate greens tossed in a bowl. Mixing the salad at the table was typically shown as the domain of the male head of household, kind of like carving roast beef or a turkey.

Other trends include an emphasis on growing your own fruits and vegetables, for budget reasons as well as for health. “Most Americans are not sufficiently herbivorous for their own good,” we wrote in March 1923. And that’s a message we still try to promote (see our food editor and nutrition expert Jan Miller’s story, page 60). In a 1922 article titled “New and Useful Fruits from Other Countries,” the magazine introduced our readers to novel varieties like alligator pears (aka avocados), jujube fruits, and Chinese pears. In case you thought entertaining with cheese boards was something new, during WWII, the wonderfully named Clementine Paddleford promoted highly decorated cheese platters that featured solely American cheesemakers due to European imports being halted.

We have always been at the forefront of home cooking, both in our pages and in our best-selling Red Plaid New Cook Book. Even though we love looking back through our rich history, this food issue keeps its eyes firmly forward with new flavors, technology, and recipes that will become beloved standbys. So the next time you STEPHEN ORR, slice a few alligator pears into your Editor in Chief tossed salad bowl, please think of us. instagram @steporr

did we invent the

A green salad might be simple, but that’s exactly what made it modern back in the 1930s.

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Start Crafting Ready to pick up a new crafting hobby but not sure where to begin? We break down the costs and supplies you’ll need to take up knitting, embroidering, quilting, and more.

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Celebrate St. Paddy’s Day Snack and play your way through the most Irish day of the year with our holiday-themed ideas. Embark on a scavenger hunt, craft Irish-inspired decor, or try our recipe for mint shamrock shakes, right.

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Highlight St. Patrick’s Day with a pressedclover clay charm. Make a few extras to gift.

shamrock central Oxalis, known as shamrock plant for its cloverlike leaves, stars in this spring planter. Start with a shallow bowl lined with pebbles and filled with potting mix. (If it has no drainage hole, take care not to overwater.)

Just off-center, add one purple and one green oxalis. Sprinkle three trailing baby’s tears around the perimeter; fill in with two striated inch plants. A viola in the middle lends color so this planter can take you through St. Pat’s and past Easter.

LUCKY CHARMS On waxed paper, roll air-dry clay to ³⁄8" thick; cut shapes with a craft knife. Arrange small plants on cutouts and lightly press them into the clay. Remove plants and insert a skewer about ½" into bottom of each shape. Let dry overnight, flip, and dry again. For color, dab on a 2:1 mix of craft paint and Mod Podge. Once totally dry, seal with finish spray and reinforce picks with superglue. Hover your phone camera over the code for more St. Patrick’s Day crafts. Q

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BY: ELLA FIELD; PHOTOS: CARSON DOWNING; CRAFTS BY: KIM HUTCHISON; PRODUCED BY: SCOTT J. JOHNSON

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throwback If our past March issues have a theme, it’s sweet, spring-y anticipation.

Enjoy a few of our favorite ways to jump right in to the season.

TRIED AND TRUE We stand by these tips from decades past.

1924 Ready to start your seeds? As we advised years ago, cover your flats with a sheet of glass until seeds sprout, then raise the glass to avoid overheating.

“Remove it entirely before the tiny seedlings bump their heads.”

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BH&G first featured the newfangled idea of a kitchen island in a 1944 home story called “Tomorrow, You Can Live Like This.” By 1957, we’d worked out a few kinks and presented the ideal version, above. Meet “the ‘living’ kitchen: Where friends gather for a snack and teen-agers entertain a crowd for burger parties at the new ‘island.’”

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LAYOUT The overall concept: “Parked in the

center of the room, the island separates work areas so an army of kibitzers could lend a hand without getting in each other’s way.”

2 SPECS The “eat bar” is low—30" (table height)—for comfortable dining. It’s plenty deep, too (at least 15"), so it can become a buffet and accommodate serving dishes.

3 SURFACES The cooktop is surrounded by stainless steel—”grand for hot pans.”

4 STORAGE Cabinetry makes full use of undercounter space. “File away platters and trays and seldom-used serving dishes and pans.”

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Now say to yourself five times, and believe it … This is March. The main thing to do in March is to don’t. I don’t dare do much in my garden … because I know this old fellow March; he fools me everytime.

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1972 Pruning wisdom hasn’t changed: Remove weak or damaged wood now but note—“This is not the time to prune flowering shrubs or trees which will bloom later this spring.”

1980 Add veggies to your flower garden daydreams with our time-tested picks: “Cabbage, carrots, Swiss chard, and kale look great teamed with flowers. Try lettuce as an eye-catching border plant.”

ILLUSTRATION: EDWIN FOTHERINGHAM; READER POLL ISSUED JAN. 5–6, 2022, ON INSTAGRAM @BETTERHOMESANDGARDENS

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“Handmade products tell a story and have an authentic feel,” Bansal says. Handprinted linen pillow covers, $90–$130

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After 13 years working in finance, Swati Bansal returned to her roots—she grew up surrounded by block printers and weavers in the cultural hub of Udaipur, India—launching Soil to Studio, her own textile atelier. Based in Brooklyn, Bansal paints intricate designs referencing classical Indian motifs that are then handcrafted into pillow covers, table linens, curtains, and throws by artisans in India whose skills span generations. “I want to create a sustainable livelihood for families, so their kids can believe in their family’s craft and continue to carry forward the tradition,” she says. O soiltostudio.com

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On a visit to Guatemala, Katie Leary Sebastian and Becky Smith saw shoppers carrying baskets that were Boxi planters handwoven from recycled in single color or striped plastic—sturdier and more recycled stylish than the typical tote. plastic, $22–$35 This local staple inspired the Takoma Park, MD, neighbors to start a sustainable, fairtrade business. Named “ixöq” (pronounced e-shauk), which means “woman” in Mayan dialects, the company works closely with Guatemalan cooperatives to support women artisans who weave totes and more.

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Boxi cylindrical nesting containers in MultiSpring stripes, $92 (set of 3)

Longtime friends Ann Marie Mendlow and Wayne Hueners could never do a puzzle together without commenting on the medium’s untapped potential for showcasing work by independent artists.

So when the pandemic gave puzzling a boost, the pair launched WerkShoppe. Made in the U.S. from sustainable materials, their puzzles give exposure to global up-andcoming artists and fund art education. “Puzzles offer such a satisfying feeling of completion—it’s problemsolving through little bits of cardboard,” Mendlow says.

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Family ties reign supreme for Josetta Sbeglia and her niece Cathy Benavides, who together founded The Global Trunk, a California company that works with Mayan artisans Embroidered in Mexico and Guatemala. What began cotton with pillows made from vintage clothing Jardinita has expanded to include handloomed dress ($38) throws and bags, plus children’s items. and wool felt Animalitos Deeply rooted in community, each ($22–$32) piece is sourced and fabricated by village families they find through word of mouth. “We’ve created amazing relationships,” Benavides says. Giving back is key. The company donates 2 percent of its revenue to charities and is certified B Corp. O theglobaltrunk.com Q

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the nose knows You can’t see or hear smells. But just because you are used to an odor doesn’t mean it’s not noticeable to guests—particularly when it’s unpleasant.

We’re here to help you ID and fix common stinky situations.

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airin, airout

soft stuff The key is to remove or neutralize scent molecules embedded in your furniture, rugs, and curtains—not just cover them up.

Regularly launder, vacuum, and brush the items you can.

Underfoot, try Aunt Fannie’s Carpet Refresher ($10; auntfannies.com).

Sprinkle generously, wait for 15 minutes, then vacuum away.

For furniture, spritz on Febreze Unstopables Touch Fabric Spray ($6), which traps and neutralizes odor molecules. The formula reactivates whenever you touch the fabric—great for high-traffic areas.

A full trash can or gym bag in the hall is an obvious stink culprit you can quash simply by removing or cleaning; start there. Step it up: You’ll have to work harder to find and remedy the more generalized atmospheric odors, and here, perspective is important. Calandrelli suggests assessing your home the next time you return after a few days away. You’ll be better able to detect smells you may have become accustomed to. Or ask an honest friend to give your home a critical sniff test so you can troubleshoot.

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cent events can be sudden— think a spritz of perfume or, for our purposes here, the discovery of last week’s unemptied lunch box. But malodors— sour and pungent smells—are often indicative of a more serious home hygiene issue like unwanted moisture or germs.

These offensive odors tend to develop over time, such as when the scent molecules from our bodies or pets get trapped around the house. When scents build up gradually, it’s easy not to notice them. “Our brains are trained to notice new scents,” says Emily Calandrelli, a science expert and host of Emily’s Wonder Lab on Netflix. “When there’s a lingering scent—even a bad one—your nose treats that as white noise; you don’t notice it anymore.” Here’s how to destink common problem areas right under your nose.

“Open the windows!” says environmental toxin expert Tonya Harris. “Houses built in the last couple of decades are more tightly sealed, allowing less air exchange.”

Make opening windows a habitual part of your cleaning routine. Step it up: Boost your air-scrubbing efforts with an air purifier. Look for one with a charcoal filter to help neutralize odors, a HEPA filter for allergens, and an air-quality monitor. The unit’s CADR (clean air delivery rate) tells you how much air is filtered per minute in a certain square footage. Our pick: GermGuardian AC5109W ($399).

bathroom

Start with the toilet and use a combo cleaner-disinfectant to wipe around the seat, lid, and hinges. When you clean the bowl, target under the rim. We like the OXO Good Grips Toilet Brush with Rim Cleaner ($27) for its angled bonus brush. To manage moisture—a major catalyst for foul odors, mold, and mildew—make sure your exhaust fan is working effectively. Use this easy test: Hold a square of toilet paper up to the fan cover while the fan is running. If paper doesn’t stay in place, the fan is not doing much more than making noise and may need a deep clean or replacement. Vacuum or wipe down the cover regularly. Keep your drains as clear of hair and gunk as you can get them.

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Dank drain? Mix 1 cup each of baking soda and vinegar. Pour down the drain, let rest for an hour, then flush with warm water.

pet problems

Just like bedsheets, dog bedding should be laundered often. (It doesn’t hurt to keep Benji regularly bathed too.) Between washes, try Fresh pet odor eliminator from Molly Mutt ($12), a spray that uses natural enzymes to remove odors. Step it up: Launder pet bedding with a sanitizing laundry detergent like Tide One Wash Miracle ($33 for 3).

Litter woes? Scoop early and often (sorry). Step it up: Whatever litter you use, sprinkle Arm & Hammer Double Duty Litter Deodorizer ($8) in the box base between litter changes. It neutralizes that distinctive ammonia odor and helps keep clumps from sticking.

When you cook, turn on the vent fans to circulate air and filter out smells and toxins. Empty your garbage often and, between every bag change, hit the inside of the can with a disinfecting spray like Scrubbing Bubbles Multi-Purpose Disinfectant ($4).

The same rules apply for recycling—empty and disinfect the bin often. A few times a year, give the cans a thorough wash with soap and water.

Citrus peels can be an easy fix for stagnant garbage disposals.

Add small peels and a cup of ice to the disposal while running cold water. If the funky smell persists, try Affresh Disposal Cleaner Tablets ($3), which cut odors with foam. Use an old toothbrush to clean under the drain’s rubber splash guard.

Closets, Nooks& Crannies Good old-fashioned baking soda can help bust up musty smells in stuffy spaces. Harris’s DIY air freshener: “To a small Mason jar, add a half-cup of baking soda and a few drops of essential oil. Poke some holes in the lid of the jar, then just swish it every couple weeks to refresh the scent and the odorabsorbing qualities of the baking soda.”

For high-traffic areas (and gym bags), use a Moso Natural Air Purifying Bag ($12).

They’re odorless, chemical-free, and filled with charcoal that neutralizes smells. Avoid keeping dirty clothes in your closet and empty your hamper often— it absorbs smells too, so clean and disinfect it frequently.

Step it up: Stop shoe stink at the source with Zorpads Shoe Inserts ($10 for 2 pairs). These ultrathin, NASAtested “stickers” fit any shoe and won’t leave a mess. Q March 2022 |

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DON’T SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF, JUST NAIL THE BIG STUFF. What’s another teeny, tiny stain? You’ve got more important things to think about—like making sure your kids are buckled correctly in the right seat for their age and size.

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Loveyour curls Maybe you’ve proudly embraced your naturally curly texture for years.

Or you decided to skip strand-smoothing blowouts because of the pandemic. Wherever you are in your hair journey, your texture needs special attention to thrive. Happily, the learning curve and product selection for styling waves, curls, and coils have never been better. Read on for advice from experts specializing in textured hair, plus editor-approved picks. Your spring training starts now!

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Touching your curls as they dry (and after) disrupts their shape and causes frizz.

OUTSMART FRIZZ

The way you dry your hair can make the difference between having fuzzy flyaways or well-defined curls. “Avoid manipulating your curls with heat,” says Nelson Vercher, celebrity editorial stylist for NYC’s Rita Hazan Salon.

“Air-drying is going to help prevent frizz and allow curls to dry in their true form.” On days when leaving the house with wet hair isn’t an option, use a diffuser attachment on your hair dryer (it gently disperses airflow) and keep the dryer speed and heat on low.

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GO -TO STYLERS

Texturizing spray, mousse, and curl cream amp up waves without adding weight.

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TUCK TO SET

To set waves in a face-framing shape, tuck or pin damp hair behind your ears after applying your product. “That little looping action behind the ear creates the most complimentary indentation once your hair dries,” Vercher says.

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MAKE A TOPKNOT

For longer lengths, apply a texturizing spray or cream to damp hair and put it up in a topknot until hair is about 75 percent dry. Remember, “The tighter your topknot, the tighter your waves will be,” he says.

Cream and oil impart hydration; gel delivers definition to curls and ringlets.

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Ouidad brand ambassador Irinel de León suggests a technique called Medusa clipping to preserve and protect waves overnight: Using small claw clips, twirl sections around your finger and loosely clip them to the crown of your head. “It’s gentler than a high pony and won’t disrupt the wave pattern,” she says.

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SHINGLE TRICK

Great for those with thicker, coarser curls or who prefer wash-and-go styles, the shingling method creates separation and definition. Once wet hair is detangled, rake curl cream or gel through hair. Make a scissorlike shape with your index finger and middle finger, then glide them down small sections of hair, pushing product in.

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Hair should be fully wet when you apply cream and/or gel—as in, you may want to style in the shower to contain drips. “Textured hair loves water and moisture, so you want to be sure you are creating the best base possible to get the best finish,” de León says.

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PUT A PIN IN IT

Curly hair often has different texture patterns (like tighter at the crown, looser around the face). Once hair is 75 percent dry, add a dab of gel to loose curls, twirl them around your finger, and secure with bobby pins; set until dry.

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Oil, curl cream, and curl pudding nourish and elongate a tight, dense texture.

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For maximum moisture retention, try layering on a lotion or leave-in conditioner, following with oil, and finishing with a cream or custard (a technique called the LOC method).

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Shampoo and condition, then apply oil and/or curl custard while hair is still wet, says Vercher.

Separate hair into sections; the larger they are, the looser the texture will be. Divide each section in half and twist the two sections from roots to ends, allowing them to air-dry before unraveling.

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Coils experience shrinkage, spiraling up tightly and making hair appear shorter than it is.

Vercher’s elongating advice: Apply cream or oil to sections by gently pulling at the roots (to add some tension) and smoothing it down hair shafts from roots to ends. Then twirl the tips around your finger with a little more product. Q

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pro lipstick tips Any lip color with blue or berry undertones will make teeth appear whiter, says makeup artist Yvonne MacInnis.

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MacInnis loves this blue-base red.

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A red-base purple downplays yellow tones, says MacInnis. Danessa Myricks Beauty Colorfix Mattes in Plum Wine, $18; danessamyricks beauty.com Q

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never had a cavity or needed braces, which probably explains why I’ve taken my smile for granted.

Unless I order a kale salad for lunch, I’m smiling big with teeth every time. But my “Cheese!” bravado was recently shaken while testing a batch of bold lipsticks.

I fell hard for an orangey red—wearing it felt like meeting a more chic version of myself. But it also highlighted a dull yellowish tinge on my teeth—all the motivation I needed to prioritize my smile’s sparkle before lip color.

So what’s a coffee-loving gal to do? Luckily, there are a number of at-home and in-office whitening treatments out there. At-home strips and gels, which contain low levels of hydrogen peroxide, can brighten superficial stains, says Sharon Huang, D.D.S., a cosmetic dentist and founder of Les Belles NYC. But if you want to lift deep stains that have accumulated over time, you’ll probably need a stronger in-office treatment first, then you can use an at-home kit for touch-ups (I took this approach).

To keep from totally sabotaging your brightening efforts, Huang suggests these good habits when it comes to dark food and drinks: Use a straw (a sustainable one, please!) whenever possible or immediately rinse with water, and brush with a nonabrasive whitening toothpaste 30 minutes after a drink or meal. That means I don’t have to give up Italian roast, Pinot Noir, or blueberries on my yogurt—more reasons to smile!

Shine makes teeth look brighter. Minori Lip Gloss in Dream, $22; minoribeauty .com

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esigner Peter Dunham uses blush pinks to make large rooms or rooms with cold northern light feel cozier. For a pink that’s “warm but not cloying,” he says, pick a hue that has brown undertones (as opposed to blue or orange) and isn’t too saturated.

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To avoid the “bubblegum effect,” designer Elspeth Benoit pushes accent colors as far as she can from their primary shades. In this living room, left, she chose a velvet sofa in denim blue instead of navy and an ottoman in ocher rather than yellow.

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“Black counters the paleness of pink and keeps it from feeling juvenile,” Dunham says. In this bedroom, below, he contrasted pink walls with a black bed frame and patterned blanket.

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WASTENOT,WANTNOT Tired of tossing mushy, freezer-burned, or stale food? A few storage strategies will help you take care of what you have so you can eat it while it’s fresh.

a

fter a trip to the grocery or farmers market, it’s more than a matter of putting everything away. Get in the habit of organizing your food for freshness from the start. You’ll save money and help the environment by keeping methane-producing food waste out of landfills.

Considered the least cool spot, the fridge door is best for soft drinks, water, condiments, and purchased juices.

Q KEEP

IT VISIBLE

You won’t use what you don’t remember you have.

Line up items neatly, keep labels facing out, and embrace clear containers.

Q MARK

IT Give

everything a date—either the day you bought it or a toss date. ID leftovers and homemade items. A few minutes of labeling before storing will pay off.

Q DECANT

IT

Separate food into portions you’re likely to use. It will all stay fresher longer than if you continually draw from one big package.

refrigerator

Think of your fridge shelves and bins as zones where food is grouped based on specifi c traits and typical use. Commit to putting everything in its best place after meals by following this plan.

1

The temperature can vary, mostly due to the door being opened. Milk, eggs, and cheese do best in the coldest spot—often the bottom shelf.

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2

The top shelf is a good place for delicate fruit, such as berries. To keep them fresh longer, don’t rinse them until you’re ready to eat them.

3

Store asparagus and herbs upright in glass containers with a little water. Put leafy greens in an airtight container with a dry or damp paper towel.

4

Produce that put off ethylene gas (apples, ripe peaches and plums) belong in a drawer so they don’t ripen other produce too quickly.

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organizing GLASS ACT Repurpose glass jars from jam and pickles for leftovers.

For the freezer, use jars with straight sides (they’re less likely to break from food shifting up as it freezes) and fill them only three-quarters full.

freezer

Like the refrigerator, your freezer should be organized by category. Bins help contain odd shapes and reduce the chance something will fall when you open the door. Long-term storage calls for a few special considerations.

1

2

Store food in small portions.

They freeze more quickly and are easier to fit.

3

Moisture loss causes ice crystals and freezer burn. To avoid this on meat, wrap it in parchment or freezer paper then in foil. Or instead of disposable wrappings, use glass or metal containers or silicone bags.

FRESHNESS FINDER The USDA FoodKeeper App lets you search types of food to learn how long they will keep. Go to foodsafety.gov or download the app on your phone.

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LABEL EASE

Keep tape and a permanent marker in the kitchen to note contents and dates. A dry-erase marker works well on glass containers.

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Line up bags of frozen food like books on a shelf (or fi le folders in a drawer) and pull one out as needed. To freeze fresh berries, corn, and other produce, put it inside a resealable bag and lay it flat. Or freeze it on a cookie sheet then transfer it to a bag.

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B U YS ]

KEEP IT FRESH For specialized storage needs, these kitchen goods are keepers.

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Seal the cut side of a piece of produce to save for later.

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longtimers

Most off-the-shelf condiments are meant to last many months. Take note of the date included on the packaging and be sure to mark two additional dates on the bottle or jar: when you buy it and when you open it. For guidelines on how long you can use condiments after purchase and opening, hover your phone camera over the code, right.

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organizing

shelves & counters It’s easy to forget food in a cabinet and overlook produce that’s sitting out. A simple system can help.

1

Before a grocery trip, assess the dates on your dry goods. After shopping, add new purchases to the back of the cabinet so the oldest are in front and get used first.

”Best by” dates on packaged foods generally refer to flavor and quality rather than food safety.

2

Store specialoccasion food together for ease in checking dates.

That way, cake mixes and s’mores supplies won’t get lost behind the food you use more frequently.

3

As in the fridge, separate certain fruits and veggies: Don’t keep apples in a bowl with bananas and citrus; store potatoes and onions in a dark, ventilated spot but not together. Q

30 More than

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beston acounter Pineapples, tomatoes, melons, kiwis, and avocados should sit out while ripening.

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MIX master

CAB I N ET S HIG H PARK 467 BENJAMIN MOORE

These Austin homeowners incorporated a little of this, a little of that for a styleblending kitchen that defies easy categorization.

ou want a label, though, don’t you? How about “contemporary meets midcentury modern”? That’s how homeowners Jen and Ryan Hill describe their new home. It’s built in the middle of a mod 1940s neighborhood, so they designed it with the era’s sharp angles and clean lines in mind. But they didn’t want the home to be a period piece. Their kitchen, at the heart of the open fl oor plan, puts their style and material mixing strategy on display.

y Q PALET TE

Jen and Ryan Hill with son Dylan, above, lived in the original 1949 home for years before scrapping plans for an addition and building new. About 80 percent of the old home was disassembled and reused or donated to Habitat for Humanity.

1

They were inspired by nature and chose a warm-cool combo. The neutrals are warm: hickory fl oors, a big slab of brown marble, and off-white walls (Sherwin-Williams Incredible White). The colorful cabinets and tile are cool tones of sage and indigo.

Q TEX TU RE

In a kitchen full of green cabinetry, the color would normally star. But it’s the visual texture of handmade mosaic tile and contrasting grout that catches the eye here. (Chaine Homme in Slate Blue; fireclaytile.com) Q FIN I S H E S

“I did not want to be committed to one metal for the entire house,” Jen says. The appliances are stainless steel, the stools are iron, and the Scandinavian-style pendants are a soft brushed copper. (Umage Clava; lamps.com) P H OTO S L I S A R O M E R E I N S T Y L I N G E L I Z A B E T H D E M O S

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Get ideas for tweaking this mixing formula to suit your style on page 40.

DETAIL DRIVEN Designer Becca Stephens helped Jen and Ryan curate a mix of accessories that support the room’s big design statements.

1

BARSTOOLS The choice of stools was twofold. For style, the hairpin legs and walnut wood reference the home’s midcentury influences. For comfort, they have backs, armrests, and a swivel feature.

2

2

RANGE HOOD

3 4

The couple didn’t want the range placement on the exterior wall to preclude natural light.

The solution? A higher range hood designed to go over an island without blocking sight lines (or in this case, the cook’s outdoor views).

The large picture window neatly frames it.

(Napoli Island; zephyronline.com) 3

FAUCET The faucet has sleek modern styling, and its high arcing neck provides clearance for washing big pots and pans. Plus, it can rotate to reach the corners of the big sink. (Citterio in Steel Optic; axor-design.com) 4

COUNTERTOPS They picked dark brown marble for the island and durable white quartz on the perimeter (more mixing). Full disclosure: Jen says she wouldn’t choose the marble again for such a high-use area.

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kitchen TRADITIONAL

ECLECTIC

Timeless and full of pretty, ornamental details.

A combination of styles and materials, with a sense of the handmade.

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MODERN

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STYLE STUDY We translated the palette and key elements of Jen and Ryan Hill’s kitchen into four different styles so you can bring it home.

Streamlined shapes and lines with minimal accents or flourishes.

Cloe 5"×5" Ceramic Tile in Blue, $8/sq. ft.; bedrosians.com

Emrick Single Dome Pendant, $165 (15" W); jossand main.com

BH&G® 3" Matte Black Bar pull, $9 for 2; walmart.com/BHG. Eli Marble Knob, $15; cb2.com

TRANSITIONAL Sophisticated, crisp, and extremely versatile.

American Olean Satin 9"×12" Herringbone Tile, $5/sq. ft.; lowes.com

Trace 2 Pendant Light in Copper, $220; bludot.com

Vaidya Counter Stool in Black, $375 for 2; allmodern.com

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Triangle Bar Pull in Brushed Nickel, from $13; crateand barrel.com

Nathan James Amalia Kitchen Stool in Antique Coffee/Brown, $90; home depot.com

Carson 12" Cord Pendant in Polished Copper, $279; rejuvenation .com

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A do-it-yourselfer made her dingy little laundry room look brighter, happier, and surprisingly bigger by loading one wall with style and function and injecting some color.

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No space went to waste.

Turn the page to see what’s hidden under the counter.

Penny tiles peel off from mesh backing so you can easily swap one color for another.

With windows on three walls, you’d think Jenna LeBlanc’s laundry room—a back porch that was converted at some point—would have felt a little more upbeat.

Instead it was as bland as a load of whites. So Jenna and her husband, Lucas, gave the 5×13-foot space in their Tampa home a boost. Their top-to-bottom makeover included painting the ceiling, installing storage, and customizing a new tile fl oor. Now “laundry day is way more fun than it used to be,” says Jenna, who blogs at jennasuedesign.com.

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WHATSHEDID Jenna centered her efforts on the main wall of the laundry room, combining storage solutions with a few cosmetic upgrades.

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Inspired by a Pinterest project, this pullout unit includes sides made from 1×4s to keep everything in place.

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WOOD COUNTER

Choosing a front-load washer instead of a top-load meant Jenna could add a countertop. She and Lucas cut the 6-footlong butcher block to fit wall to wall and secured it to a ledge made from 1×4s attached to a 2×4 frame. The U-shape support runs across the back wall but only halfway along the side walls so it’s not visible from the front.

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TWO SHELVES

Jenna cut a second countertop into shelves, positioning one in the center of the window for visual balance. Scrap butcher block became cleats at each end.

Like the counter, a weathered oak stain finishes the shelves.

3

ROLLING PULLOUT

Jenna turned the space between the dryer and the wall into hidden storage. She built an 8-inch-wide shelving unit from pine

to house supplies.

For full access, it rolls out on casters like a narrow cart.

4

SURFACE UPDATES

Jenna left the stucco walls as is, painted the existing paneled ceiling a soft green, and replaced the old floor tile with porcelain penny tiles in White, Charcoal, and Silver Sage (Bedrosians 360, $21/square foot; lowes.com). Mediumgray grout provides contrast.

PENNY TILES When installing these small round tiles, “You have to be super precise, as every imperfection will be obvious,” Jenna says.

Here are her tips.

Q PAT TE R N

PL AY Use a

graphics editing program like Photoshop (graph paper also works) to experiment with designs. For ease, choose a pattern that incorporates whole tiles.

Q

C UT BY HAN D If you need to cut a penny tile for proper fit,

use tile nippers and practice first on spare tiles.

Q

TH I N K AH E AD Be prepared to move quickly across the floor,

lining up the sheets of tiles before the mortar dries.

[ IN

T H E K N OW ]

PROJECT SPOTLIGHT What to keep in mind if you try this at home.

SC H E D U LE Jenna and Lucas chose to

start their room-by-room revamp with the laundry as a way to check something small off the list. They spent about three weeks of nights and weekends on it.

BU DG ET For ease, most of the materials

and products came from one source: Lowe’s. They spent less than $5,000 (including appliances), with the rolling pullout coming in at only $50.

D IY ADVI C E “Don’t rush or get too

confident and not double-check measurements,” Jenna says. “Always measure twice; cut once.” Q

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find your

OUTDOOR STYLE Match plants and containers to your decorating style and meet your new BSS (best summer space).

Follow these cues to curate a lush patio hangout spot that fits your personality.

I F YO U R S T Y L E I S

EARTHY BOHEMIAN

U S E POTS O F D I F F E R E NT S IZ E S AN D PL ANT STAN D S TO C RE ATE A S K YLI N E E FFECT.

OUTDOO R PE N DANT LI G HT Solar-powered with faux rattan shade, $80 (19"). X LOVE S E AT Metal and all-weather wicker

frame with white cushions, 4-piece Lilah Conversation Set, $766. X PO U F Pieced and woven design, $49. X PI LLOWS Blue and white textured stripes, $14; black and white, $16; woven stripes with tassels, $18. X POT S Beau terra-cotta planter (back right), $25 (16"); assorted smaller pots, $6–$23. X VE NTU R A PL ANT STAN D In resin rattan, $30. All items available at walmart.com/BHG.

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PLANT STYLING: SCOTT J. JOHNSON

This look is all about creating an eclectic, unmatched mix anchored by earthy neutral tones. Choose a variety of clay and ceramic containers with subtle pattern and texture, and pot up plants that have bold foliage but different shapes, heights, and textures, like the large Australian tree fern, monstera, and croton that anchor this grouping.

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Classic patterns paired with bright colors define this style. Go for a standard boxwood topiary in a tailored zinc-look Edyth planter ($23), then add a little energy with the poppy-red flowers and variegated leaves of ‘Ice Queen’ geranium. On the table: Plant ‘Glacier’ English ivy in a round terrazzo pot ($13).

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Stripes, especially in black and white, are a timeless choice for this type of preppy scene. X C HAI R Black metal frame with striped cushions, 3-piece Aubrey Chat Set, $347. X CO LO R F U L B I R D S H E R M O SA PI LLOW Bright flowers and birds with reversible beige back, $16. X I B IZ A RU G Black-and-white striped, $98 (7'×10'). X B L AC K L ANTE R N S LED-powered candles, $15 (13" tall); $40 (22" tall). All available at walmart.com/BHG.

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COTTAGE CHIC For sunny, pretty spaces (think she shed meets lake cabin), fill modern country-look containers with houseplants, herbs, and pastel bloomers.

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C HAI R S All-weather wicker with white cushions, 3-piece Willow Sage Boho Bistro Set, $344. X PI LLOWS “Hello” Hermosa pillow

with reversible blue palm pattern print and Adaline floral in teal, $16 each. X MULTICOLOR STRIPED RUG $57 (5'×7'). X S E RVI NG TR AY White, galvanized collapsible tray, $11. X FRINGE KITCHEN TOWELS in Teal, 2-pack, $5. Available at walmart.com/BHG.

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outdoor living I F YO U R S T Y L E I S

LAID-BACK MODERN For a less-is-more retreat, choose plants and containers with interesting silhouettes and sculptural forms. We planted spiky aloe in a 14" pale blue Reagan planter ($25); leggy papyrus and trailing pilea in a 16" white Colson planter ($25); and, on the coffee table, peperomia in a 12" white Fischer ceramic planter ($15).

RIVE R ROC KS O N TO P O F SO I L U N I F Y POTS AN D PREVE NT WATE R LOS S .

Go with subdued hues, natural wood, and shapely containers with a glazed finish for relaxed, unfussy spaces.

X F U R N ITU R E Eucalyptus wood with nylon rope accents and cushions made from recycled polyester, 4-piece Braxton Conversation Set, $1,389. X YE LLOW F RI N G E PI LLOWS $18. X C E R AM I C POT S O N S H E LF Devi White, $4 (5"); Thalea Gray, $10 (8"); Kieran Light Blue, $7 (6"). X WATE RI N G CAN Hill in Matte Black, $20. Available at walmart.com/BHG. Q BUYING IN FORMATION : BHG.com/Resources

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Barbara’s tips

GROW YOUROWN

the dirt

Think small. Even if you lack space for a garden, you can grow a festival of microgreens at home. icrogreens have been used for years in high-end restaurants, where they’re seemingly sprinkled on every dish. But now they’re playing a new, more democratic role as the food item anyone can grow, especially indoors. You’ll need a window with bright light (or a grow-light setup) and a flat filled with a soilless mix.

Sprinkle some microgreen seeds

on top, and within a couple of weeks, you’ll have a tray full of tiny, exquisite edibles ready to snip.

An astounding number of garden crops—broccoli, radishes, sunflower shoots—will grow this way, not minding being crowded for a short time. So try a variety of flavors, colors, and textures. You can toss them into salads, sprinkle them over soups and scrambled eggs, or tuck them into sandwiches, burgers, or tacos. Any way you eat them, they provide a burst of fresh, highly concentrated flavor.

Snip microgreens to eat when they’ve reached 1 to 2½ inches tall.

Buy two plastic 10×20-inch seedling flats: a top one with drainage holes and a bottom one to catch water. Also purchase soilless germination mix and seeds— one flat can fit about 1 ounce of seeds.

1

SOW Add soilless mix 1½ inches deep to the flat with holes; add about ½ inch water to the solid flat. Soak the top flat in bottom one.

Remove top flat; drain bottom flat and fill with marbles or small stones. Set the other flat on top. Firm the mix and use a colander to sprinkle seeds evenly, about ¹⁄8 to ¼ inch apart.

Lay a moist, bleach-free paper towel on the surface until seeds germinate.

2

G ROW Keep the mix moist but not saturated.

To help prevent mold and disease, water bottom flat, mist the surface of the top one if needed, and maintain well-circulated air at 65°F–75°F.

[ W H AT

ARE TH EY?]

Microgreens are crops that have just their first pair of true leaves. They’re not to be mistaken for sprouts, which are seeds that have germinated but lack true leaves, or for baby salad greens, which have fully formed leaves.

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MICROGREEN PICKS Each variety in this kaleidoscope of greens (and reds and purples) has its own flavor personality and growth pattern. Try a bunch of them and take notes about what grows well together. Seed mixes of varieties that share similar schedules are also available.

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The refreshing bite of these greens adds extra zip to salads and other uncooked dishes.

These micro herbs have pleasant textures and trademark flavors, both raw and cooked.

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A tartness similar to lemon juice in these little greens adds zest to dishes.

These diverse varieties are mild in flavor and are a bit firmer than other microgreens.

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SOURCES Find microgreen seeds at Johnny’s Selected Seeds ( johnnyseeds.com), High Mowing Organic Seeds (highmowingseeds.com), True Leaf Market (trueleafmarket.com), and Home Microgreens (homemicrogreens.com).

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Spice Market Carrot Cake In Moroccan cuisine, the spice blend ras el hanout perfumes tagines and other savory dishes. The blend of warming spices, including cinnamon and coriander, pairs just as successfully with carrots and apricots in this cake.

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A julienne peeler quickly creates the festive carrot strips.

DESSERTS

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carrot cake

A few relatively simple twists elevate humble carrot cake from dessert-table wallflower. Honey and ras el hanout spice blend flavor the cake layers, citrus and ginger pep up the frosting, and chopped pistachios and rainbow carrot slivers decorate the outside like edible confetti. Apply the carrots to the side in little shreds or as looping ribbons on top (on our cover). Q

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STAYING POWER Orange Bowknots, a prizewinning recipe from 1946, has appeared in every edition of our famous New Cook Book since.

then & now A LOOK BACK—AND FORWARD—AT THE TRENDS THAT INFLUENCE OUR COOKING.

THE RED PLAID What began as a 10-cent, 56-page recipe pamphlet has become the go-to cookbook for nearly 40 million home cooks.

We couldn’t celebrate a century of BH&G food without a look through our archives. It’s not surprising we unearthed recipes we’re happy to leave in the past (so long, hot dog crown roasts), but we also found familiar threads stitching recipes from our history to the ways we are cooking today. Throughout this anniversary year, we will spotlight some of our favorite enduring trends.

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SUITED FOR CHARCUTERIE With its rustic good looks and sturdy texture, this bread deserves a starring role on your next snack board.

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bread baking Bread baking is back! OK, it never really went away, but in the last couple of years we’ve reignited a passion for making and eating complex (but not too difficult) homemade loaves.

This Hearty Whole Grain and Yogurt Boule is where bread is at right now. Here’s why.

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Whole grain reigns. The loaf starts with medium rye flour for its color, nutty malt flavor, and the way it naturally accentuates other strong flavors like molasses. Rye also has less gluten, which yields a tuggy, nicely dense crumb.

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Oats, millet, dried fruit, and hazelnuts contribute fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and protein, making each slice both tasty and healthful.

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This bread has weight, but it’s still tender and moist thanks to a step known as a “soaker”—using boiling water to soften the millet and oats and plump the dried fruit so all are hydrated and don’t pull moisture from the dough.

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When WWII caused low bread inventory, we enticed readers to bring back baking days for “those homey whiffs of big brown loaves, the crunch of a knife thru tender golden crust, those whoops from the family over real homemade bread.”

YEAST ROLLS Homemade yeast rolls were, well, HOT! Editors in the ’30s referred to yeast rolls as “hot breads” since they were served piping hot. Our editors wrote, “It’s high fashion to serve hot breads.

They’re easy, too.”

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PRIZEWINNING YEAST ROLLS In exchange for a 3-cent stamp, readers were sent a booklet of rollmaking tips and the latest in-fashion hot bread recipes.

2018 SOURDOUGH We were ahead of our time when we included a deep dive on sourdough in the latest edition (17th) of our cookbook, two years before the pandemic-fueled craze—and it’s still trending.

HOBBY BAKING Spurred by a

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bread on the rise Take a spin through our wheel of time to see how bread baking has looked on our pages through the past century.

2013 GOING GLUTEN-FREE Making a light-textured GF sandwich loaf is harder than you might think, but our Test Kitchen created a never-fail loaf based on our own GlutenFree Flour Mix. It’s still our go-to for GF baking, period. Find the recipe at BHG.com/GFWhiteBread.

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back-to-basics mind-set, home cooks were into baking with natural ingredients, but their skills were rusty. Their biggest fear? Killing the yeast. This 1976 tip still stands: Try the baby bottle test.

A drop or two of liquid on the wrist should feel neither hot nor cold but lukewarm.

1993 BREAD MACHINES Our bread baking shifted into automated territory when this revolutionary appliance topped the wish lists of newlyweds in the 1990s. In five years our Test Kitchen turned out more than 500 recipes.

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Meat, it’s what’s for dinner ... sometimes. Increasingly, we’re choosing to reduce meat or skip it on occasion in favor of plant-based meals. For all the flexitarians out there, we bring you this exceptionally flexible and lightened-up Spring Stroganoff.

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If it’s a Meatless Monday, go with all mixed mushrooms and no beef. If you’re into meat in moderation, 8 oz. of flank steak and a hefty helping of the mushrooms should satisfy four for dinner.

lesspasta, moreveggies The job of noodles in stroganoff is to capture the yummy sauce— and fill us up. We couldn’t skip them, but we did cut the amount by half and tossed in fresh asparagus and peas to make up the difference.

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ASPARAGUS NOODLES Thinly slice asparagus stalks lengthwise to create wispy green “noodles.”

Fresh lemon zest and Greek yogurt (in place of the sour cream typically used) lighten the sauce. It’s still smooth and tangy, and it coats beautifully.

COOK WITH US Hover your phone camera over the code to watch this recipe come together.

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Let’s start deviling some eggs. Scan the code for this Tangy Mustard Deviled Eggs recipe and other great appetizers.

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less meat, more veg Over the past 100 years, war, economics, and health incentives have influenced our meat intake, but we’ve celebrated eating plenty of vegetables since the very first issue.

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GARDEN MEALS

“Zip [vegetables] from garden to table. They’ll arrive with all their vitamin goodness and fresh grown flavor.” Some things never change.

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When popular beef cuts were scarce, we extolled the virtue of ground meat. “A roast’s a roast and a steak’s a steak. But ground meat becomes anything you wish.” And we made it into a lot of things—Beef RollUps, Stuffed Meat Loaves, and Hamburger Pie, which lives on in the Red Plaid cookbook.

CHEF’SSALAD Our first chef’sstyle salad appeared in August 1949.

We tossed together endive, cress, lettuce, tomato quarters, chicken, almonds, grapes, and sliced eggs.

1958 SALADS MEN GO FOR Though we would never couch our words this way now, in the ’50s, our editors conspired with our housewife readers to serve their spouses main-dish meat and veggie salads. “They make a fine summer supper, and go over so big with men they’ll often do the concocting.”

1976 PENNY-PINCHING This falls in the head-scratcher category. When meat prices hit the roof in the ’70s, variety (aka organ) meats got a lot of attention.

We’re sorry for Caper-Sauced Brains and Creamy Beef Heart & Rice Skillet.

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CENTEROF-THE-PLATE SWITCH Move over meat. We started giving a lot of vegetables the same treatment as prime cuts of meat in the twenty-teens.

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M E. On the beach near their house in Northern California, Ubi, daughter Gabriella, and wife Susanne (all standing) are joined by friends Rachel and Keba Konte, owners of Red Bay Coffee. Their table, opposite, is set with finds from the beach and indigo linens from Ubi’s denim home collection, Mi Cocina.

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ig, shared meals were a staple of Ulrich “Ubi” Conrad Simpson’s childhood. “My dad was a minister, so our house was often full—friends, neighbors, even someone my dad had just met, were welcome to dinner,” he says. As an adult, Ubi inherited the hosting bug. “I’m always the guy making sure your plate and glass are full.”

That’s especially true on weekends, when he, wife Susanne St OngeSimpson, and daughter Gabriella host friends at their beach house a couple hours north of their San Francisco home.

(Ubi is a denim designer who founded the kitchen collection Mi Cocina; Susanne is senior director of fabric R&D at Old Navy.) “After being on Zoom and social distancing for so many months, we were happy to have somewhere to connect with friends beyond a surface Serving outdoors? Put a conversation,” Susanne says. mesh cover over With connection and relaxation as appetizers. the only goals, nothing about the You can find weekend is overly fussy or scheduled. interesting vintage ones on Etsy.

Dinner takes place on a casually decorated table on the deck, and breakfast happens on the beach. The couple keep cooking simple to ensure they can spend plenty of time with friends. They rely on batch cocktails, recipes they can make practically with their eyes closed, and the help of their favorite sous chef, Gabriella. “She loves to cook, loves to feed people,” Ubi says.

“When we’re setting happy hour Ubi and Susanne set out cheese up for a party, she’s and charcuterie for guests to enjoy like, ‘I’ve got this, when they arrive. The key to a Daddy. I’ve got this.’”

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dinner with a view The 1970s house, in the laid-back community of Sea Ranch, is big on charm but not space. So the couple expanded the deck, where they eat most meals. “There’s a Zen feeling that permeates here,” Susanne says. “Eating outside lets our friends experience that.”

WHETHER IT’S IN BUSINESS OR WHILE ENTERTAINING, I ALWAYS SAY ‘OVERPREPARE, THEN GO WITH THE FLOW.’ UBI CONRAD SIMPSON

Portable lanterns add party ambience.

Tyvek Bell Solar Lantern, $50; allsop garden.com

I’d rather make a few amazing dishes than 20 mediocre ones.

Less is more.

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setting the table gabby’s tıramısu Gabriella, 8, who started taking cooking classes when she was 5, is in charge of dessert for the crew.

A fan of tiramisu, she came up with her own version, dipping the ladyfingers in chocolate milk instead of espresso or alcohol.

breaking bread Dinner starts with a green salad Gabriella makes along with a loaf of country bread. “I love the tradition of breaking bread at the table,” Ubi says. “Who needs a knife? Just tear off a hunk and smear it with butter.“ He often saves the second half of the loaf for later in the weekend: “Just sprinkle water on it and pop it in the oven.”

no-fail pasta “If you’re hosting a dinner party, don’t try anything new,” Ubi says. He often whips up a 15- to 20-minute dish he’s been making for years: grape tomatoes sautéed with olive oil and garlic then tossed with bucatini and grated aged Gouda.

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Ubi and Susanne take a down-to-earth but stylish approach.

SHADES OF BLUE “The beauty of denim is the wabi-sabi element of it,” Ubi says. “Every piece is different.” Setting the table with denim in different shades—dark napkins, printed place mats, and a lighter tablecloth—gives the table character and dimension.

Table linens, micocinaus.com

NATURE’S DECOR When hosting a party outdoors, play up the natural setting.

Items from the yard and surrounding area—in this case, driftwood, rocks, and wild dill, opposite— make an artful and place-appropriate centerpiece arranged down the middle of the table.

EARTHY TABLEWARE Vintage wood chargers with bamboocomposite plates (which look almost ceramic) tie into the natural elements, contrast well with the indigo, and are nearly unbreakable.

Bamboo fiber and recycled coffee grounds plates, $20 for 4; worldmarket.com

about mi cocina After years working in the apparel industry for several American brands, Ubi started his home line based on his experience becoming a father and cooking more. “Cooking is not dainty; it’s messy,” he says.

“I wanted linens that wouldn’t stain or disintegrate after a few washes.” His napkins, tablecloths, pot holders, and aprons are rendered in the same durable denim he prizes in fashion. He named the line Mi Cocina (“my kitchen”) as a nod to his Afro-Latin heritage.

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campfire breakfast

I don’t like to eat every meal around the same table all weekend. We keep it moving—dinner on the deck, cocktails inside, a picnic on the beach.

Inspired by his years living in Spain, Ubi serves a Spanish-style omelette, opposite bottom, known as a tortilla, which can be made in a cast-iron skillet on a grill or over a campfire.

It’s topped with roasted peppers, as well as avocado slices, lemon zest, and salsa for a California flair. Ubi serves it with café con leche, which he makes with espresso (from Rachel and Keba’s shop), oat milk, sugar, and cocoa powder.

“Susanne convinced me to try it with cocoa, and she was absolutely right.”

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A tripod grill, which collapses for easy portability, gives you a surface for cooking over a campfire.

Small, easy-totote games like ring toss or dominoes are beach-friendly.

beach days The couple park an Airstream they’ve had for years on the beach to give guests their own sleeping space (the house has just one bedroom). It’s also a hangout spot between hikes and tide pool explorations.

ubi’s sangria This batch drink is festive and tastes even better when made ahead. Ubi’s version has Spanish Rioja, lime juice, a splash of OJ, a hint of rum, diced fruit, and 7UP (his secret ingredient). Q BUYING IN FORMATION : BHG.com/Resources

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OPEN KITCHEN To make the kitchen usable for everyone, kids dishes are stored in lower drawers with wide, easy-tograb pulls, and the microwave is set low into the island.

Extra distance around the island (especially behind the stools) creates a more open, bottleneck-free work space.

TAP ON Touch faucets allow their daughter to wash up with ease.

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very home could benefit from wide halls and doorways, a wheelchairfriendly bathroom, and a zero-clearance entry, says disability advocate and mom to three girls Amy Webb (@thislittlemiggy). You might not need these features now, but they’ll make life easier in the future for you, your family, and visitors.

When Amy’s second daughter was diagnosed with microgastria and limb reduction complex, Amy and husband Bracken knew this little girl would change their lives—not just in the way that kids always change parents, but in a more specific we-need-to-figurethis-out kind of way.

Their daughter started training with a wheelchair at 16 months. Her first power chair was the smallest on the market, and while it didn’t require a lot of space to operate, the Webbs knew they would need a betterfunctioning home as their daughter and her wheelchair grew. The couple found a house in deep disrepair, bought it for the price of the land, and hired an architect versed in universal design (meaning accessible to everyone) to help them give it a fullscale makeover. The home needed some major work: an elevator, ramps

BREATHING ROOM In the living room, walls were removed to open the space and make it easier to navigate. To brighten the room and keep the focus on the view through the wall-to-wall windows, the Webbs painted the ceilings and original brick fireplace white. Minimal furniture pieces arranged far apart, a low-pile rug, and a round coffee table all contribute to better traffic flow.

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PUNCH IT UP Black doors add drama to an all-white paint palette.

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WARM WELCOME The extra-wide entry hallway leads to double office doors. A secondhand bench and vintage rug set the style tone for the rest of the house. August, the family’s apricot-color poodle, keeps watch.

MOODY RETREAT One dark wall in a mostly white house makes a bold statement. Amy created the painting above the walnut wood bed Bracken built, and she hand-pieced the gray and white quilt. “I swear, it’s worth $5,000 to me,” Amy jokes. “It took me months to make it.” A large, colorful vintage rug ties their collections together.

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STYLE CONTRAST Airy rattan is unexpected on this midcenturyinspired light fixture.

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LIGHTS OUT The ceiling light and window blinds are controlled by voice command.

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GOOD READS Amy wrote When Charley Met Emma and Awesomely Emma about a girl with physical differences.

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AT THE READY A low bed is easier to get in and out of. A display shelf lets their daughter keep favorite toys and books close. The lamp turns on and off with a single touch.

EASY IN Seamless floors (without any raised lips) are wheelchairfriendly.

TWO -STEP The girls’ bathroom includes a pair of sinks at different heights, grab bars, and a transition seat. The drawer pulls are turned upside down to make them easier to grab.

BUNK ROOM Bracken built the versatile bunk beds in their youngest’s room. The top bunk is an extra sleep space for now, but it can be changed later if they want to add a desk below the loft.

at each of the three entrances, an accessible bathroom on each level, and space planning for the wheelchair’s turning radius. But the couple quickly learned that even if they designed a home to meet the recommendations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), they would still have to make additional changes to suit the individual needs of their daughter. In the kitchen, the fridge moved to an open wall so it’s available to everyone at all times (even during busy meal prep), and sinks were placed so she could roll up in the easiest way possible.

The tweaks aren’t standard, but they’re what the family needed.

The Webbs meticulously considered the usability of every inch, but the style came easy. Clean white walls and neutral furniture emphasize the view of the wooded landscape. Vintage and midcentury finds and their own handmade artwork and furniture throughout add soul. “We put a lot of thought into how our home would work for all of us,” Amy says. “Because our daughter is able to live with independence, so are we.” Q March 2022 |

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SMALL BUT MIGHTY Tiny seeds like flax, chia, sunflower, hemp, and sesame have serious superpowers: health perks, nutty flavor, and addictive crunch. We scooped and sprinkled our way to recipes that make the most of each seed.

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RECIPES BEGIN ON PAGE 92.

A trifecta of seeds—flax, hemp, and chia—supply fiber, protein, and heart-healthy omega-3s.

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Traditionally, Swiss-German muesli requires an overnight soak for the oats, with a topping of nuts, fresh apple, and yogurt before eating. We streamlined the recipe so you can make the cereal mix ahead and skip the soak. Stir together rolled oats, a multigrain cereal blend, seeds, nuts, and dried berries, then top with milk or yogurt. It’s fast, healthful, and versatile. Use whatever dried fruit you like, then serve it cold or hot—with or without fresh fruit on top.

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The lesser-known nigella seed adds an oregano note. If you need a pantry sub, use a combination of celery seeds and dried oregano.

MOS TLY SEEDS W HE AT CR ACK ERS Buttery and thin— almost like brittle—these whole grain crackers are surprisingly easy to make: Stir together a dough brimming with sesame, nigella, and caraway seeds, then roll it out and press pepitas and sunflower seeds on top before baking. You’ll wonder why you don’t make homemade crackers more often.

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This riff on an everything bagel seasoning mix pops with the addition of fennel and coriander seeds and black pepper. Four of our favorite ways to use it: Q SPRINKLED ON SOUP The blend adds satisfying texture and nutty flavor to pureed vegetable soups like potato leek and creamy cauliflower.

Q AS A SAVORY CRUST For a crispy coating without frying, brush honey mustard over fish or chicken, press in the seedy mix, and bake. Q TOSSED IN A SLAW Dress thinly sliced cabbage, kale, or other hearty greens with your favorite vinaigrette; fold in the seed mixture for a pleasant crunch. Q ON ANY ROASTED VEGETABLES Drizzle with olive oil and the seed blend before roasting. Try this combo of potato and lemon slices, plus rosemary and a whole head of garlic.

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Flaxseed shows off twice in this tender twist on banana bread. Ground flax blended with water makes a paste that acts as a substitute for eggs, giving structure to the cake—hello, vegan treat! Partnered with coconut milk, it also lends a nutty flavor that enhances the chocolate. The unadorned cake is incredible on its own and exceptional topped with tahini icing, caramelized bananas, and sesame seeds.

L EMON-POPP Y SEED ZUCCHINI BRE A D Grated fresh zucchini in the batter and a generous postbake lemon syrup drizzle are the secrets to this extra-moist spin on classic lemon-poppy seed quick bread. Q

Quick breads slice better after storing overnight, which also gives the lemony syrup time to work its magic.

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SMALL BUT MIGHTY SEEDS AND FRUIT MUESLI If you prefer hot cereal to start your day, bring 1 cup milk or water to boiling; add ½ cup of the muesli. Simmer 7 minutes, then remove from heat. Let stand 2 minutes.

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cup regular rolled oats cup dried tart cherries cup dried blueberries ³⁄4 cup coarsely chopped pecans, toasted ³⁄4 cup raw chip coconut ¹⁄3 cup whole flaxseeds ¹⁄4 cup hemp seeds 3 Tbsp. chia seeds Milk and/or yogurt Fresh fruit (optional) Honey (optional)

refrigerate up to 4 weeks. Serve with milk and/or yogurt, plus fresh fruit and honey, if you like. Makes 8 cups.

PER ¹⁄2 CUP 272 cal, 10 g fat (2 g sat fat), 4 mg sodium, 41 g carb, 8 g fiber, 14 g sugars, 7 g pro PER ¹⁄2 CUP WITH MILK 394 cal, 15 g fat (5 g sat fat), 20 mg chol, 118 mg sodium, 53 g carb, 8 g fiber, 26 g sugars, 15 g pro

1. In a large bowl stir together multigrain cereal, oats, cherries, blueberries, pecans, coconut, flaxseeds, hemp seeds, and chia seeds. Cover tightly and

HANDS-ON TIME 35 min.

TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 25 min .

SUPERSEEDS Boost the power of your pantry by keeping a variety of seeds on hand.

With a scoop here, a sprinkle there, the health benefits of tiny seeds add up.

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CHI A Maybe better known for their pet sprouting abilities,

chia seeds are also rich in fiber and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Serve them with liquid such as milk or water, or soak them before using to create a gelatinous substance, which makes it easier to absorb their nutrients.

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FLAXSEEDS AND FLAXSEED MEAL The nutrients in

flaxseeds—omega-3 fatty acids that help guard against heart disease and arthritis, plus cancer-fighting lignans— are best absorbed in the ground form instead of as whole seeds. Store in the fridge to prevent spoiling.

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HE M P Technically a nut, hemp seeds are one of the few

plant-based complete protein sources (containing all nine essential amino acids). Specifically, they contain high levels of the amino acid arginine, which may reduce the risk of heart disease. Hemp hearts are hemp seeds minus the outer shell.

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P OP PY These mild sweet-spicy seeds are a secret source

of calcium: One tablespoon supplies 10 percent of your daily requirement, about the same amount as half a cup of milk.

Find them in the spice aisle and use them in baked goods or creamy salad dressings.

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PEPITAS (PUMPKIN SEEDS) Pepitas (“little seeds of

squash”) come from pumpkin varieties with hull-less seeds and are packed with bone-building magnesium and heart-helping plant sterols. Keep them on hand for healthy grazing.

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S E SAM E Both white and black sesame seeds have a sweet,

nutty flavor and are loaded with antioxidants, but that’s where the similarities end. Black sesame seeds have more crunch (since they are unhulled) and a stronger flavor, and are thought to have more antioxidants as well.

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S U N F LOWER A popular grab-and-go snack, sunflower

seeds are an excellent source of vitamin E, which fights inflammation and promotes healthy skin. Buy them shelled but unsalted so you can control sodium levels.

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MOSTLY SEEDS WHEAT CRACKERS 5

Tbsp. sesame seeds ¹⁄4 cup nigella seeds 2 Tbsp. caraway seeds 1¹⁄2 cups all-purpose flour ¹⁄2 cup whole wheat pastry flour ¹⁄2 tsp. sugar ¹⁄4 cup butter, melted 1 Tbsp. melted butter or water ¹⁄4 cup raw or roasted pepitas 2 Tbsp. roasted sunflower seeds

1. In a medium bowl stir together 4 Tbsp. of the sesame seeds, 3 Tbsp. of the nigella seeds, and 1 Tbsp. of the caraway seeds. Stir in all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, 1 tsp. kosher salt, and the sugar. Add the ¹⁄4 cup melted butter; stir with a fork until butter is evenly distributed. Stir in ¹⁄2 cup water, gently mixing with a fork to moisten dough.

Add an additional 2 to 4 Tbsp. water until mixture starts to come together.

Shape dough into a ball. Cover and let stand 15 minutes. Meanwhile, stir together the remaining 1 Tbsp. each sesame, nigella, and caraway seeds.

2. Preheat oven to 400°F. Divide dough into quarters. Roll one portion of dough between two sheets of parchment paper or waxed paper until very thin.

(Dough should be less than ¹⁄8 inch thick.)

Remove top piece of parchment and invert dough onto a baking sheet; remove remaining parchment sheet and set it aside. Prick dough with a fork.

Brush surface with the 1 Tbsp. melted butter or water. Sprinkle with 1 Tbsp. of the pepitas and about 2 tsp. each of seed mixture and sunflower seeds. Place reserved parchment sheet on top of

dough and gently roll seeds into surface of dough; remove parchment. Bake whole and break after cracker is baked and cool. (Or using a pizza cutter or knife, cut dough into squares or strips before baking; separate slightly.)

3. Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until light brown and crisp. Transfer to a wire rack; cool. (Crackers will continue to crisp as they cool.) Repeat with remaining dough, pepitas, seed mixture, and sunflower seeds. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week. Makes 4 large crackers or 20 servings.

PER SERVING 104 cal, 6 g fat (2 g sat fat), 8 mg chol, 151 mg sodium, 11 g carb, 1 g fiber, 3 g pro

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tsp. baking soda cup coconut oil, melted, or canola oil cup sugar cup mashed ripe banana tsp. vanilla Tahini Icing Caramelized Banana Slices Toasted sesame seeds and/or flaxseed meal

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan. In a small bowl stir together 1 Tbsp. of the flaxseed meal and 3 Tbsp. water. In another small bowl mix together coconut milk and apple cider vinegar. Let both mixtures stand 10 minutes. In a medium bowl combine flour, the remaining 3 Tbsp. flaxseed meal, the cocoa, baking powder, soda, and ¹⁄4 tsp. kosher salt.

2. In another medium bowl beat coconut oil and sugar with a mixer on START TO FINISH 5 min. medium until combined. Beat in flaxseed mixture until well combined. Beat in 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds mashed banana and vanilla until 1 Tbsp. fennel seeds combined. Alternately add flour mixture 1 Tbsp. coriander seeds and coconut milk mixture, beating on 1 Tbsp. black sesame seeds low after each addition just until 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds combined. (Batter may appear curdled.)

1 Tbsp. cracked black pepper Spread batter in prepared pan.

2 tsp. kosher salt 3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a 2 tsp. dried minced onion 2 tsp. dried minced garlic toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on wire 1. In a small bowl combine all rack. Before serving, drizzle with Tahini ingredients. Transfer to an airtight Icing, top with Caramelized Banana container and store up to 3 months.

Slices, and sprinkle with toasted sesame Makes ¹⁄2 cup. seeds and/or flaxseed meal. Serves 9.

PER 1 TBSP. 28 cal, 2 g fat, 282 mg sodium, TAHINI ICING In a small bowl whisk 2 g carb, 1 g fiber, 1 g pro together ¹⁄3 cup powdered sugar and 3 Tbsp. tahini. Whisk in 2 to 3 tsp. coconut milk or milk, 1 tsp. at a time, until drizzling consistency.

For a totally vegan rendition, CARAMELIZED BANANA SLICES choose coconut milk when In a 10-inch skillet melt 1 Tbsp. making the batter and icing, coconut oil or butter over and coconut oil when medium. Stir in 2 Tbsp. packed caramelizing the banana. brown sugar, ¹⁄4 tsp. ground HANDS-ON TIME 20 min.

TOTAL TIME 45 min. cinnamon, and a pinch of kosher CH-CH-CHsalt. Add 1 sliced banana; cook CHIA ¹⁄4 cup flaxseed meal about 2 minutes or until slices For other ways ¹⁄3 cup coconut milk or milk to use chia seeds, are golden, turning once.

1 tsp. apple cider vinegar hover your PER SERVING 278 cal, 12 g fat 1 cup all-purpose flour phone camera (7 g sat fat), 3 mg chol, 196 mg ¹⁄4 cup unsweetened cocoa over the code. sodium, 42 g carb, 3 g fiber, 26 g powder BHG.com/ ChiaSeedRecipes sugars, 4 g pro ³⁄4 tsp. baking powder

EVERYTHING SEEDS SPICE BLEND

CHOCOLATE-BANANA SNACK CAKE

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CA RAWAY The iconic

flavor of rye bread, caraway seeds taste like fennel and cumin with anise hints.

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CO RIANDER The

seeds of the cilantro plant are warm and woodsy with mellow, citruslike notes.

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FENNEL Often used

in sausage and cured meats, fennel seeds are aromatic with hits of pine and licorice.

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NIGELLA The tiny

drop-shape seeds contribute a strong oregano flavor with a bit of toasted onion.

LEMON-POPPY SEED ZUCCHINI BREAD HANDS-ON TIME 20 min.

TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 20 min., plus cooling 1³⁄4 cups all-purpose flour 1 Tbsp. poppy seeds ¹⁄2 tsp. baking powder ¹⁄4 tsp. baking soda 1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar ¹⁄4 cup butter, softened ¹⁄2 cup sour cream 2 Tbsp. loosely packed lemon zest 3 eggs 2 cups grated or shredded zucchini 2 Tbsp. lemon juice

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and ¹⁄2 inch up sides of a 9×5-inch loaf pan. In a medium bowl stir together flour, poppy seeds, baking powder, baking soda, and ¹⁄2 tsp. kosher salt.

2. In a large bowl beat 1 cup of the sugar, the butter, and ¹⁄4 cup canola oil with a mixer on medium until light and fl uff y. Add sour cream and lemon zest; beat until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. Stir in zucchini. Add flour mixture to zucchini mixture. Fold just until combined (batter may be lumpy). Spoon into prepared pan. If

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R E C I P E F RO M PAG E 5 8

DESSERTS SPICE MARKET CARROT CAKE HANDS-ON TIME 30 min.

TOTAL TIME 1 hr. 5 min., plus cooling 2 1¹⁄2 2 1

cups all-purpose flour cups sugar Tbsp. baking powder Tbsp. ras el hanout* ¹⁄2 tsp. baking soda 4 eggs, at room temperature and lightly beaten 3 cups finely shredded carrots ³⁄4 cup vegetable oil

¹⁄3 cup honey 1

cup chopped dried apricots or pitted dates Ginger-Orange Cream Cheese Frosting Chopped pistachio nuts (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line bottoms of three 8- or 9-inch round baking pans with parchment paper. Grease and flour paper. In a mixing bowl combine flour, sugar, baking powder, ras el hanout, baking soda, and ¹⁄4 tsp. kosher salt.

2. In another bowl combine eggs, carrots, oil, and honey. Stir egg mixture into flour mixture until combined. Stir in apricots. Pour into prepared pans.

3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted near centers comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes.

Remove cakes from pans; remove paper. Cool cakes on wire racks.

4. Frost the top of each cake layer

GET THE LOOK Both versions of our decorated carrot cake look fancy; both are deceptively easy to achieve.

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long, paper-thin ribbons from a raw carrot (or a variety of colored carrots). Pile the ribbons on top. Finish with organic edible flowers.

(We used micro sun daisies from gourmet sweetbotanicals.com.)

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Use a julienne peeler, above right, to shred 4 to 6 colored or regular

carrots (you should have 1½ cups carrot shreds). Pat carrot shreds dry between paper towels. Just before serving, press shreds against sides of cake and sprinkle cake with ½ cup finely chopped pistachios.

with Ginger-Orange Cream Cheese Frosting, stacking them as you go; frost sides of the cake. See “Get the Look,” below left, for two ways to decorate Sicilian pistachios with nuts and carrot (pistacchio shreds or ribbons. verde di Bronte) Serves 16. are a vibrant spring green with *TIP To make your pink or purple own ras el hanout skins. Find them spice mixture, stir at markethall together 1 tsp. each foods.com. ground cinnamon and ground turmeric and ¹⁄2 tsp. each black pepper, ground coriander, ground nutmeg, and ground allspice.

GINGER-ORANGE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING Remove 2 tsp. zest and squeeze 2 Tbsp. juice from 1 orange. In a large bowl combine one 8-oz. pkg. softened cream cheese; ³⁄4 cup softened butter; the orange juice; and 1 tsp. ground ginger. Beat with a mixer on low until fl uff y. Gradually add 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, beating well.

Gradually beat in an additional 1 to 1¹⁄2 cups sifted powdered sugar to make a spreadable frosting. Stir in zest.

PER SERVING 498 cal, 25 g fat (10 g sat fat), 84 mg chol, 414 mg sodium, 67 g carb, 2 g fiber, 51 g sugars, 5 g pro R E C I PE S F RO M PAG E S 6 0 – 6 8

THEN & NOW HEARTY WHOLE GRAIN AND YOGURT BOULE HANDS-ON TIME 25 min.

TOTAL TIME 4 hr. 5 min., plus cooling 1

cup currants, golden raisins, and/or coarsely chopped dried cherries ¹⁄3 cup regular rolled oats ¹⁄4 cup millet 1 cup boiling water 1 cup plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or reduced-fat) 2 Tbsp. dark molasses 1¹⁄2 cups whole rye flour or whole wheat flour 1 tsp. instant yeast 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup coarsely chopped toasted hazelnuts or pecans

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desired, sprinkle with additional poppy seeds.

3. Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes.

4. Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl combine lemon juice and the remaining 2 Tbsp. sugar.

Microwave 30 seconds or until hot. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Brush loaf with lemon syrup; cool completely. Wrap and store overnight before slicing. Serves 12.

PER SERVING 255 cal, 12 g fat (4 g sat fat), 61 mg chol, 191 mg sodium, 34 g carb, 1 g fiber, 20 g sugars, 4 g pro

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1. In a large bowl combine dried fruit, oats, and millet. Add the boiling water and stir until combined. (This mixture is called a soaker, which softens the grains and plumps the dried fruit.) Cover; let stand 90 minutes.

2. Stir yogurt and molasses into the soaker. In a small bowl stir together rye flour and yeast; stir into soaker mixture.

Stir in all-purpose flour and 1 tsp. kosher salt. Mix thoroughly. Cover; let stand in a warm place 30 minutes. Use a scraper to loosen dough from sides of bowl and fold dough on top of itself several times.

Cover and let stand 30 minutes more.

3. Sprinkle a clean surface generously with additional rye and/or all-purpose flour. Turn dough out and knead a few times with a scraper. (Dough will be sticky; knead in another 1 to 2 Tbsp. flour if necessary.) Knead in hazelnuts. Divide dough in half and shape each portion into an oval boule, stretching and tucking dough underneath so top is smooth. Transfer loaves, top sides down, to well-floured proofing baskets or large bowls lined with floured clean kitchen towels. Cover loosely; let rise 1 hour (dough will not rise noticeably).

4. Place a baking stone* in the oven on the middle rack and place a second oven rack in lowest position. Place a broiler pan on bottom rack. Preheat oven to 400°F. Working quickly, turn loaves onto the baking stone. Using a serrated knife, make a shallow slash in the top of each loaf.

Carefully pour about 1 cup hot water into the broiler pan (be careful of the steam). Quickly close the oven door.

5. Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until tops are crusty and brown and internal temperature is 190°F. Transfer loaves to a wire rack; cool completely.

Makes 2 boules (12 servings each). *TIP Boules can be baked, covered, in a preheated 3- to 5-qt. cast-iron baker

instead of on a baking stone. Omit broiler pan and hot water.

PER SERVING 116 cal, 4 g fat (1 g sat fat), 1 mg chol, 104 mg sodium, 18 g carb, 2 g fiber, 6 g sugars, 3 g pro

SPRING STROGANOFF For a vegetarian version, omit the steak, increase mushrooms to 5 cups, and sub vegetable broth for the beef broth.

START TO FINISH 40 min.

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to 6 oz. dried mafalda pasta, broken into 2-inch pieces, or mini lasagna noodles 1 bunch (12 oz.) asparagus, trimmed and cut lengthwise into thin strips 1 cup fresh or frozen peas 8 oz. beef flank steak or sirloin steak 2 Tbsp. butter 3 cups sliced mixed fresh mushrooms, such as cremini, shiitake, baby bella, beech, or hen of the woods ¹⁄2 cup sliced green onions 3 cloves garlic, minced ¹⁄2 cup dry white wine, dry sherry, or additional beef broth 1¹⁄2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth 1 5- to 8-oz. carton plain whole milk Greek yogurt or sour cream 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour 1 tsp. lemon zest

1. Cook pasta according to package directions, adding asparagus and peas the last 2 minutes of cooking; drain.

2. Meanwhile, trim fat from meat. Thinly

slice meat across the grain into bite-size strips and season with ¹⁄4 tsp. kosher salt.

In a 10-inch skillet melt 1 Tbsp. of the butter. Brown meat, half at a time, turning once. Remove meat from skillet; cover to keep warm.

3. In the same skillet melt the remaining 1 Tbsp. butter. Cook mushrooms, green onions, and garlic over medium-high 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wine; cook and stir until bubbly, scraping browned bits from bottom of pan. Stir in meat and beef broth.

4. In a small bowl stir together yogurt, flour, and lemon zest; stir into meat mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Season with ¹⁄2 tsp. salt and ¹⁄4 tsp. ground black pepper. Add pasta mixture; toss to combine. Serves 4.

PER SERVING 374 cal, 12 g fat (6 g sat fat), 44 mg chol, 744 mg sodium, 37 g carb, 4 g fiber, 5 g sugars, 24 g pro R E C I PE S F RO M PAG E S 70 –7 7

WEEKENDS WITH UBI UBI’S CAFÉ CON LECHE Ubi Conrad Simpson makes his espresso in a 6-cup Bialetti Moka Express stove-top espresso maker. Use very dark or espresso roast coffee beans ground extra-fine (aka Turkish/espresso grind).

START TO FINISH 10 min.

3 2 2 2

tsp. raw sugar tsp. unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, such as Droste cups oat milk or milk cups prepared espresso

1. Divide sugar and cocoa powder between two large mugs. In a small saucepan heat oat milk over medium 3 minutes or until warmed. Remove from heat and pour prepared espresso into oat milk.

2. Add four or five spoonfuls of the espresso mixture to each mug; stir until sugar and cocoa are dissolved. Pour remaining espresso mixture into mugs.

Serves 2.

PER SERVING 178 cal, 3 g fat, 148 mg sodium, 35 g carb, 3 g fibers, 25 g sugars, 5 g pro

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SPANISH-STYLE TORTILLA WITH A TWIST If you’re feeding more than four, use two skillets and prepare the recipe twice instead of doubling it for a larger skillet.

HANDS-ON TIME 25 min.

TOTAL TIME 35 min.

¹⁄2 cup finely chopped small onion 4 4 6 4 1

cloves garlic, thinly sliced small potatoes, sliced ¹⁄8 inch thick (2¹⁄2 cups) eggs, beaten oz. sharp cheddar cheese, chopped avocado, cut into wedges Lemon zest Hot sauce and/or fresh salsa

1. Add 2¹⁄2 Tbsp. olive oil to a 9- or 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Place skillet on grill rack over medium. Once oil is

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shimmering, add onion and garlic; layer potatoes in skillet and cover grill. Turn potatoes every 2 minutes until golden brown on both sides, about 15 minutes total. Season with ¹⁄2 tsp. salt and ¹⁄4 tsp. ground black pepper.

2. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook 4 to 5 minutes more, turning occasionally to prevent burning. Add eggs and cheese. Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes or until eggs have fluffed, lifting eggs and tilting skillet once to allow uncooked eggs to run underneath.

Remove skillet from grill and cover with foil. Let stand 10 minutes. Loosen sides of tortilla. Carefully invert tortilla onto a plate. Top with avocado and lemon zest. Serve with hot sauce and/or fresh salsa.* Serves 4.

OVEN METHOD Preheat oven to 350°F.

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Heat 2¹⁄2 Tbsp. olive oil in a 9- or 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium 5 minutes.

Add onion, garlic, and potatoes as directed. Cook 15 minutes, turning potatoes occasionally. Reduce to medium-low; cook 5 minutes more.

Season as directed. Add eggs and cheese. Bake 8 minutes, lifting and tilting skillet once to allow uncooked eggs to run underneath. Remove skillet from oven and cover with foil. Let stand 10 minutes. Invert and serve as directed. *TIP Ubi likes to finish his tortilla with Padrón peppers. In a cast-iron skillet on grill rack over medium-high, sauté peppers in hot oil until charred, turning occasionally. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

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Eating foods rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein is important, but there’s another element in food that does a body good—antioxidants, substances that can help prevent or slow what’s called oxidative stress to your cells. “Antioxidants are the antidote to free radicals from the environment that can cause damage to cells—and accelerate the aging process—which raises your risk of various diseases,” explains David Katz, M.D., author of The Truth About Food. Find out the top sources of antioxidants and the best way to consume them.

MAXIMIZE THE ANTIOXIDANT EFFECT The simplest way to get plenty of antioxidants in your diet is to eat lots of different fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and plant-based foods. “A bright color and strong flavor are usually tip-offs that foods are high in antioxidants,” says Dawn Jackson Blatner, R.D.N., author of The Superfood Swap.

Your goal is to eat at least 4½ cups of produce daily; having a serving with every meal and snack can help get you there. Beyond that, here’s how to reap the most health benefits from your food.

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eatproduce within a fewdays As foods sit, they lose their nutritional value.

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and vegetables to keep them fresh, refrigerate at 40°F. And don’t overlook frozen produce as an option: Frozen fruits and vegetables

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are good sources of antioxidants because they’re picked when ripe then frozen quickly so the nutrients stay stable for a long time.

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carrots)—become more readily absorbed when the foods they’re in are cooked. Celery also gets a boost in its antioxidant capacity with cooking. To preserve the antioxidants in vegetables, “Cook

them for the least amount of time in the least amount of water,” advises Joan Salge Blake, Ed.D., R.D.N., clinical professor of nutrition at Boston University.

Steaming, stir-frying, and grilling are all better than boiling.

Herbs and spices— especially ginger, cinnamon, black pepper, turmeric, oregano, rosemary, and sage—pack an antioxidant punch in each teaspoon.

PAIR THEM RIGHT Some antioxidant dynamic duos can give you a bigger health boost. Here are two to note.

Adding healthy fat to dishes helps with absorption.

For example: Using olive oil or avocado in a spinach salad, combining olive oil with cooked tomatoes (sauce!), or sautéing kale in grape-seed oil will increase the availability of some of their fat-soluble antioxidants, Blatner says.

Also, combining turmeric with black pepper increases the absorbability of the antioxidant curcumin, which is found in turmeric.

COMBINING CERTAIN ANTIOXIDANT-RICH FOODS INCREASES THEIR HEALING POWER.”

DAWN JACKSON BLATNER, R.D.N.

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Polyphenols Find them in

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all types of berries (blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, strawberries); black currants; all nuts (walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans); and purplehue fruits including plums, cherries, and black grapes. Whole oats (found in oatmeal and some whole grain breads) are also a good source. And chocolate! Dark chocolate has a higher concentration of cocoa so it has more antioxidants than milk chocolate.

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cancer and heart disease as well as type 2 diabetes and systemic inflammation.

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apples, asparagus, strawberries, citrus fruits, green leafy vegetables, and onions.

Flavonoids called catechins are found in apricots, blueberries, and green tea.

Anthocyanin, another flavonoid, gives purple, violet, and pink produce, including berries, eggplant, and red grapes, their color.

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cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, cancer, viruses, and neurological diseases.

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orange produce like carrots, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and some winter squash.

They have the carotenoid betacarotene, which gives them their color. The carotenoid lycopene gives tomatoes, red carrots, watermelon, pink grapefruit, pink guava, papaya, and apricots their hues.

Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in spinach, kale, turnip greens, peas, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and corn.

You know all those parts of your produce that you often discard? Don’t do it! You miss out on crucial nutrients, such as fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are in the peels, skins, and stalks.

Q Carrots Though it accounts for only 11 percent of a fresh carrot’s weight, the peel provides 54 percent of its phenolic compounds—which includes polyphenols.

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Coffee, tea, and red wine are all rich sources of antioxidants— with espresso coming in first place.

Kombucha also is a good source of flavonoids and polyphenols.

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cardiovascular disease, some cancers, eye diseases, and age-related cognitive decline. In particular, research suggests that diets rich in lutein and zeaxanthin may prevent or slow the development of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in older people.

Beauty apple peels were found to be highest in flavonoids.

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Grab a spare toothbrush (use a kids or baby one for smaller dogs or cats) and move gently along the gumline and teeth. Animal toothpaste is usually flavored to make Fido and Fluffy more excited about their cleanings, but brushing without it works well. Don’t use human toothpaste; its ingredients, such as fluoride and xylitol, can be toxic when swallowed.

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