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GOOD LIVING
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THE NATURAL
Helene Henderson | Chef and owner of Malibu Farms restaurants in California, Hawaii, and Florida
A minimalist at heart, Helene Henderson has a simple mantra: You are gorgeous just the way you are. As a chef who hopscotches between restaurants on different coasts (and one in Hawaii), she goes for comfort over high fashion, wears no makeup, and forgoes jewelry. “The smallest thing makes me feel like a Christmas tree,” says Henderson, who grew up in Sweden but now calls Los Angeles home with her husband and three kids. She cooks in much the same way—noting that fresh fish, grilled with salt and lemon, and a garden salad are all that’s needed for an unforgettable meal. “When you choose the highest-quality ingredients, the less you do to them the better,” she says.
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HENDERSON’S FAVORITE THINGS
1. ”I grew up eating Wasa crispbread, Havarti, and pickles. It’s the perfect snack— super-delicious, crunchy, creamy, and filling without being heavy.” 2. Admirers of Henderson’s stripped-down seasonal cooking will love the new Malibu Farm Cookbook (Clarkson Potter, 2016). $40, bn.com.
3. “I don’t like dressing up. I can lounge around the house in a robe by Open the Kimono and then wear it to a party. What’s not to love?” $275, openthekimono store.com.
4. “A beautiful copper pan can go straight from the stove or oven to the table—fewer dishes to clean!” From $325, mauvielusa.com. 5. “My skin is very dry, so I apply Dr. Bronner’s organic lotion liberally, even on my face.“ $10, drbronner.com.
6. Her daily uniform is a Malibu Farm T-shirt and a pair of jeans by Mother. From $189, motherdenim.com.
7. “Caff e Luxxe coff ee is smooth and not bitter. I won’t drink anything else.” $15 for 12 oz., caffeluxxe.com. 8. “One of my favorite meals last year consisted of bread dipped in Malibu Olive Company’s fruity and flavor-packed olive oil with oven-dried tomatoes and a glass of wine.” $25, malibuolive company.com. 9. The Oslo salad servers are simple and modern. $40, canvas homestore.com. 10. “When I’m on the go, I carry an ultra-lightweight Chromebook from Samsung.“ From $250, samsung.com. 11. ”I prefer an ecofriendly, water-based nail polish. I stick to buff shades on my fingers, and brighter colors on my toes.” In Opal, $10, suncoatproducts.com.
HER TIPS FOR EFFORTLESS TRAVEL
Layer Up “Planes tend to be freezing, so even if I’m going somewhere tropical, I always pack a light down jacket, a wrap, and a beanie hat, which doubles as an eye mask so I can sleep.”
Feel Like a Nut “I drink plenty of fluids when flying to stay hydrated. I buy coconut water to have on the plane.”
Roam Free “I prefer to be outdoors, so I always find hiking trails or a place to run. When my children were younger, I would go to parks and playgrounds. Traveling with kids is one of the easiest ways to meet locals.”
Scope Out the Season
“I always try to visit a farmers’ market when I’m in a new place. I look for what fruits and vegetables are available, and then seek them out when I eat at restaurants.” ©2016 Citizen Watch Company
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VERSAILLES
46 diamonds enhance the case accented by a diamond crown. Sapphire crystal. Stainless steel and gold tone. Eco-Drive movement. Never needs a battery.
