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RIGHT ABOUT NOW I feel like I owe everyone I know a phone call—and I’m not alone. The truth is we’re all busy working, raising families, and factoring in all facets of life in an overscheduled world. But once June rolls around, it seems like the universe hatches a plan to help us reconnect with our friends and family. The warm weather unbuttons all of the tightness of the colder days, and brings with it the ease of wearing sandals every day, and the sweet taste of fresh strawberries. The days also get longer, giving us more hours to play. And homes seem to double in size when we can start counting the backyard as a fun, hassle-free space to get together. This annual issue, devoted to summer food and entertaining tips, is here to help, too. Our pages are positively brimming with inspired ideas and delicious meals to make and enjoy with your loved ones. All you need to do is decide whom to call first.
Elizabeth Graves Editor in Chief
LIVING IN MY LIFE Here, just a handful of ideas from our pages that I look forward to enlisting.
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Whether you consider yourself crafty or not, these chic earrings are a snap to make—just slip a ready-made tassel onto ear hooks.
A lighter, easier beauty routine is essential come summer (a full face of makeup feels as natural as wearing a fur coat). Our smart approach to sun protection— and looking pretty in the process— fits the bill.
Let’s stay in touch! Email me at elizabeth@marthastewart.com
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Our dessert feature celebrates the season’s lushest fruit. Sign me up for this peach-raspberry cobbler.
If you can’t get to California to experience the renowned restaurant Shed, the next best thing is cooking one of its incredible meals and blending up these cool, quenching shrubs.
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There are so many great ideas for grilling in this issue, it’s impossible to pick just one. You can elevate your burger-and-dog game (page 67), and then go for unexpected dishes, like these spicy shrimp fajitas with grilled pineapple pico.
L I Z B A N FI EL D (P O RT R A I T ); C H E L S E A CAVA N AU G H (E A R R I N G S); P E T E R A R D I TO (L I P B A L M); A R M A N D O R A FA E L (FA J I TAS); JA K E STA N G EL (D R I N KS); K AT E M AT H I S (D ES S ERT )
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