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features
152 FUN HOUSE
Happy decorating for
a young couple
160 SHE SAYS TOMATO
Khanh Hamilton knows
a thing (0r 100) about
tomatoes
166 BARBECUE BASH
Gather 12 friends, spend
less than $100

fresh
21 NOW: IDEAS FOR
LIVING WELL
To do this month, baseball
for Dad, summer sipper
26 FINDS
Inexpensive wines
(and wineglasses)
28 TECH
Cool little cameras
32 LIVING
Bring blooms into
your rooms

ON OUR COVER
Summer Cool
69 Solved! Where to Put
the Flat-Screen TV
106 Easy Container Gardens
118 How to Grow Gorgeous
Hydrangeas
160 Growing Heirloom
Tomatoes

152
COVER PHOTO: PETE KRUMHARDT

166 Budget BBQ for 12


177 Simple Layered Salads
Plus:
42 Low-Cost Ways to Relax & Play
Stories on pages 21, 32, 166, and 245

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contents
indoors food in every issue
39 LIFE AT HOME 177 WHATS COOKING 10 Calendar
Carefree style in 4 summer-simple salads 12 Between Friends
compact space 185 EVERYDAY EASY 16 Connect with Us
48 COLOR Quick, budget-friendly 253 Resources
Radish reds meals 256 I Did It!
52 STYLE MADE SIMPLE
Numbers, letters spell
190 GOOD AND HEALTHY
Fish: How to choose, reader shopping
fun for rooms great dishes to make 97 Self-watering containers,
Deer-resistant garden
60 ADDITIONS 196 AMERICAN CLASSICS 252 Plant pink
3 screen porches Succotash
69 NOTEBOOK 200 BUILD A BETTER
Flat-panel TVs: the right Strawberry shortcake
spot, the right furniture 202 TEN TO TRY

118
78 MAKEOVERS Savory rubs
Finishing up a family room 212 WIN MONEY
84 GET ORGANIZED Enter our monthly

39
A mudroom that handles recipe contest
the play 215 PRIZE TESTED RECIPES
92 LIVING GREEN Picnic Sandwiches,
Conserve energy, live Beat-the-Heat Drinks
healthier, save money

outdoors better health


219 HEALTH
99 IN THE GARDEN Warm-weather tips, great
Muted color for plants gear, tness routine, news
and patio
106 PLANTINGS
Pot-combo sizzlers
better money
242 MONEY
113 IN THE GARDEN
A back porch expands
Teach kids budget smarts Hydrangeas
are gorgeous
living space
118 Q & A better family eye-catchers
About hydrangeas 245 STAYCATION SUMMER in the garden. How
Have a creative, inexpensive,
124 IN THE GARDEN
summer-fun vacation to grow them and
Colorado character for keep them happy?
a landscape at home
BHGs Garden

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130 JUNE GARDENER
Tools and tips Doctor answers
common hydrangea
style questions, page 118.
139 JUNE STYLE
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146 BEAUTY
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VOLUME 87, NUMBER 6

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JUNE 2009 9


a month of eating locally 1 2 3 4
Savor the season and feast on
food thats fresh right now.
FARMERS MARKETS kick Eat locallywithin 100 miles
into high gear. Get to know the of your homefor the
growers, ask questions, and bring tastiest produce, meat, and
cash. Find a list of markets at cheese. Youll be supporting
ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets. the local economy.
7 9 10 12 LOCAL DAIRY
products from
PLANT nearby farms taste
TOMATOES superb and are often
NOW and harvest in free of additives.
August. For growing tips
and recipes, turn to page
160. Also, plant lettuceits
inexpensive and grows fast.

14 15 16 18 TAKE19
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COOK WITH Local Flavors (Random Random to a working farm
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for an area farm
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and day festivals we still talk about as a family.


Not to mention 27 years of birthdays, holidays,
and gatherings too many to count.
With every photo, Im reminded of how
important experiences are to the life and
memories we create with our family. Theyre
as much a part of home as the home itself.
Thats why, this month, were starting a new
Better Homes and Gardens section called
Fresh. Its full of activities, nds, and
seasonal-living touches to enjoy this very
momentat home and beyondand make the
most of everyday life. You may have already
noticed another new feature, a calendar

t
themed to larger-life goals that many of us
his summer, my husband, share, page 10. Youll also nd other small
Scott, and I ofcially become changes to make our pages lighter, brighter,
empty nesters. In May, our and easier to navigate.
younger daughter, Ellen, What hasnt changed: the attainable and
graduates from college. A colorful indoor, outdoors, and food ideas to
month later, our older help you achieve the home you love. Because
daughter, Sarah, marries a while life does go fast, home is where it
terric guy. Undeniably, life is moving to a happens the sweetest and best.
new stagejust as it should, although some
days I wonder how does it go so fast?
In preparing for these events, Ive
recently been sorting photos of the girls
growing-up years. There are boxes full: the
backyard picnics at our rst family home; the Gayle Goodson Butler, Editor in Chief
spontaneous July 4th kids parade in our old
Charlotte neighborhood; the bike rides, trips,

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Were kicking off our annual Enjoy his spring-bloom calendar, page 10. Tell us about
search for the best reader ideas, page 32, and look for goals for your home, life, or self.
recipe, page 227. more from him ahead.

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come off with baking soda paste. To get rid of odors, through summer.
moisten a paper towel with vanilla extract and wipe.

June
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ideas
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PHOTO: (WINEGLASSES) GREG SCHEIDEMANN


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$3 Shatterproof Glass Toast, drink, wash, recycle. The Govino stemless wineglass
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Big Shots Look for compact


digitals with a
rechargeable lithium
Although small in size, the ion battery. Theyre
smaller and last
newest compact digital PRICE Expect to longer than alkaline
cameras capture big pay about $150 batteries.

3
$400 for pocket-
summer fun. Heres size digital cameras
what to look for with decent-size
LCD screens, sharp
before you buy. zoom lenses, and
ZOOM It costs extra
810 megapixels.
for higher-powered
zoom capabilities.
Closeups from 8
feet away require at
least 2 optical

4
zoom.

WI-FI Some
(pricier) cameras
are wireless, but if
yours isnt, consider

5
a Wi-Fi SD card. This
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10 MP, 2.5" LCD screen, usa.canon.com. Casio
Exilim (EX-S5), $180, 10 MP, 17.8 MB built-in
flash memory, casio.com. Pentax Optio
(P70), $200, 12 MP, 4 optical zoom lens,
pentax.com. Sony Cybershot (W230), $200,
12 MP, 3" LCD screen, sonystyle.com.
PHOTO: GREG SCHEIDEMANN

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ITS A PICNIC Celebrate the first patio


party of the season. An easy flower-
and-candle arrangement is a festive
centerpieceand the flickering flames
are protected from evening breezes. Fill a
glass canister partway with sand and insert
flower stems and candles. For longer-
lasting blooms, use floral picks or
moisten the sand.

RING OF POSIES Elegantly wrapped napkins dress up a baby shower or bridal luncheon,
above. To make these corsage collars, gather little posies of flowers and herbs and wrap
stems with ribbon to secure. Cut a strip of paper about 7 inches long, notch the ends, and
cut two slits about an inch from each end. Slip the posy stem through the slits to hold in
place. For a downloadable template of the paper banner, go to BHG.com/papergifts.

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indoors LIFE AT HOME

Natural Instinct
Big windows, pale colors, and an
always-busy covered patio give a
small house breathing room.

FRESH START Lots of


white opens up Erin
Curcis small house and
kitchen. My mantra is,
go clean and simple
with a few pieces that
stand out, she says.

by JODY GARLOCK photos REED DAVIS produced by ANDREA CAUGHEY styling CHAR HATCH LANGOS

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JUNE 2009 39


indoors LIFE AT HOME

e
rin Curci is the consummate
beachcomberwhether she has
sand between her toes or her
ngers wrapped around the
steering wheel of her car.
Searching for treasures is
what I love doing, says Erin,
whose outdoorsy nds, such as driftwood used for
tabletop displays and rattan dining chairs from a
consignment shop, keep her Newport Beach,
California, home as carefree as the beach she loves.
Erins 1949 house may be her best treasure of all.
Although it was considered a teardown, she and her
husband, Anthony, reworked the scant 1,100 square
feet into a livable family home. We just had to be
creative with the space we had, she says. They gave up
a storage room for a larger kitchen, where Erin
squeezed an island into the still-small space. I wanted
a hangout kitchen, she says. Elsewhere, built-ins make

FAMILY TIME Anthony Curci and daughter Eva get comfy on


the new front patio, top.
LIGHTHEARTED KITCHEN A star chandelier and cabinets
with cane inserts and big knobs relax the kitchen, above left.
The vintage range came with the house. It works fabulously,
Erin says. Another fun feature is the old window and a
countertop that runs indoors and out, left. The stainless
steel stands up to spills and the elements.

40 JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS


CANDLELIGHT DINING
Succulents green up a
candelabra on the covered
back patio. The new
concrete floor is stained
for an aged look and inset
with black pebbles.
indoors LIFE AT HOME

RELAXED FIT To stretch


the dining areawhich is
essentially a walkway
Erin pushed the table up
to a new storage bench
along the wall. A capiz
shell chandelier and
rattan and woven-leather
chairs ($60 each from a
consignment store) keep
the space light.
EXPANDING HORIZONS
An original 12-foot-wide
window makes the living
room seem expansive.

up for lost storage, and curtain-free windows move


eyes outdoors, seemingly stretching the rooms.
The biggest space stretcher, though, came by taking
advantage of the outdoors. A new front patio and a
renovated covered back patio ensure the family
doesnt live elbow to elbow. I call the back patio our
outdoor living room, Erin says. An old picnic table
left by the previous owners became a much-used
treasure after Erin refurbished it. You cant nd
anything like that anymore, she says. The same
goes for the cheeseburger window, the Curcis
name for a cutout where they pass food from the
kitchen to the patio. The only thing the family hasnt
found room for is pretense. When you have a small
house, you need to have some fun, Erin says.

42 JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS


Armstrong - Coastal Living - White Wash Walnut - L3051/ www.armstrong.com - Floor design copyrighted by AWI Licensing Company
Louis Armstrong image and rights licensed through The Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Inc.

It only looks like the real thing.


laminate ooring
indoors LIFE AT HOME

MASTER PLAN The Curcis


gave up space in their
OFFICE bedroom, above, to add a
COVERED PATIO
bath, then flanked the bed
with built-ins for dresser-
free storage.
COMPACT CHARACTER
Siding on the walls makes
BR the master bath, right, seem
old. Bumping out an exterior
MASTER wall 8 square feet allowed
space for a shower.
BR IN A ROW Vintage sock
monkeys climb aboard oars
in Lucas room, above right.
Erin pushed the twin bed
against the wall to keep floor
space free for toys.

44 JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS


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indoors LIFE AT HOME

1
3

inside
out
The Curci home brims
with easygoing coastal
style indoors and out.
1) ART SMART A sand-
scene photo taken for
a Christmas card
becomes art, enlarged

3
and printed on canvas.
2) MATCH GAME With
a corrugated tin roof,
cedar shingles, and
planters adorned with
shells, the playhouse
has a seaside look.
3) EASY FILLER
Tumbled coral gives a
coffee table candle
display depth.
4) ENTRY POINT
A wood-plank walk
welcomes guests.

4
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indoors COLOR

Radish Red hues


range from deep pinkish reds
to the bold fuchsias found
on their namesake.

BROAD STROKES
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Paint a square of this
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Radish 6861;
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WILD BERRY
In this shocking
purple, a small lamp
base can make a big
impact. Racer Pink
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Go for high drama:
Use this color on an
accent wall. River
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Use this vivacious
hue to revive an

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outdoor bench.
Italian Rose A10-6;
acehardware.com

MEDIUM STROKES
FRUIT PUNCH
A coat of this color on
the back of a hutch will
make your white dishes
stand out. Pink Burst
1003-1A; valspar.com

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CLEANS. SOFTENS.
REMOVES STATIC.
IF IT COULD ONLY FOLD.

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New Purex Complete 3-in-1 laundry sheets. Just drop it
into the washer, then transfer with your clothes into the dryer.
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indoors COLOR

Radish reds are ripe for those small


doses in a room. Tame the exuberant
tone with chocolate brown, gray,
or any neutral.

Headboard similar to shown:


red alert
Radish reds are a
Haleys Headboard in Nursery
Matelasse Red, $1,282; grown-up version of
calicocorners.com fuchsia and pink, says
L.A.-based interior
designer Erinn
Valencich. Used as an
accent, the color adds
excitement. As a wall
color, its a nice update
to the deeper, darker
traditional reds weve
seen in the past.
HIDDEN TRAIT
Although large doses of
this hue make a loud
statement, many
people find it soothing
because of its muted
purple undercurrent,
Valencich says.
BASE LAYER If you
want to use this color
on the wall, make sure
everything else is
neutral, Valencich says.
Otherwise the overall
Otherw
effect can be Dr. Seuss-
effec
like instead of elegant.
Rockefellar ffan, $100;
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anteee also uses radish reds as
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indoors STYLE MADE SIMPLE

1
By the
Letter
Organize a home office
and make a statementby

Just Your Type


using colorful letters and
numbers as labels. On a
shelf above the desk,
stenciled letters note the
days of the week while to-
Get your home in alphabetical order. do clothespins hold the
days reminders. Scrabble
Round up numbers and alphabet game pieces get a second
letters to spell out your personal style. life glued to push pins on a
bulletin board. Organize
magazines and catalogs with
by KELLY RYAN KEGANS numbered tags.
photos KIM CORNELISON
produced by JESSICA THOMAS GET THIS LOOK
Shop stationery stores such
as paper-source.com for
colorful and inexpensive
letters and numbers.

52 JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS


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indoors STYLE MADE SIMPLE

Eye chart pillow, $99;


heatherlinshome.com
for stores

2
Catch
Your Zzzs
Banish boring bedding with
letter embellishments.
Make a boudoir pillow like
the one at left by fashioning
a letter with ribbon trim,
then adhering with fabric
glue. Turn plain pillowcases
into designer-look shams
with embroidered phrases
such as Sleep Tight and
Lights Out. Many sewing
centers, quilt shops, and
sporting goods stores offer
embroidery services.

GET THIS LOOK


Many catalogs run
promotions for free
monogramming with
purchase.

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indoors STYLE MADE SIMPLE

3
Type
Casting
Elevate typography to art
by creating a wall display.
An oversize R anchors
this collage-style grouping.
Repeat colorshere, warm
red and orange mix with
yellow-greensto unify
pieces that are different
shapes and sizes.

GET THIS LOOK


Look for letters and
numbers you can paint at
craft or art stores. Find old
typography signs at
threepotatofourshop.com
or at flea markets,
architectural salvage stores,
and shops that sell vintage
goods. Browse etsy.com
(key in letters and numbers
in the search field) for
more product ideas.

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Alphabet flash cards, numbered
tags, and toy building blocks,
left, can turn into labels that
playfully organize your home.
Hang numbered or lettered tags
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PSW\UOQO`SUWdS`Wba lettered blocks on a ledge or
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reminder (such as brush your
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Screening Rooms
Enjoy the best of summer from the comfort of a screen
porch. These three additions oer smart ideas.

STAIRWAY TO
HEAVEN
Double doors open
to stairs wide and
short enough to
go without a hand
railing. The porch
and lush backyard
are perfect for
having a garden
party, which I havent
done yet, Kim says
with a laugh.

MATERIAL WORLD
The structure
including the original
deckingis built
from pressure-

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treated pine to resist
insects and decay. An
opaque wood stain
matches the porch
to the homes trim.

IN THE DETAILS
Some of the houses
in my neighborhood
have maybe one
Tudor accent, so its
hard to call them full-
fledged Tudors, says
Kim. This porch
gives my home much
more authenticity.

Stiing summer heat and pesky bugs persuaded Kim Hitchcock to


morph her Decatur, Georgia, deck into a covered screen porch. Her deck was only a few years
old, so she made plans to bolster the foundation and build the porch right on top of it. Built-in
benches were removed to expand the oor space, then the builder constructed the frame
right on top of the decking, matching design details to the homes Tudor exterior.

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ILLUMINATING POINT
Lighting was put along
the homes original
roofline during
construction of
the porch. The switch-
operated lights bathe the
porchs ceiling; no other
lamps are needed.

PERFECT VIEW
The screening extends
to the ceiling to maximize
natural light and increase
the view to the wooded
lot behind the house. Its
almost panoramic, says
Kim. The view alone
would have been call
enough for change.

SOFT LANDING
Coal-black all-weather
wicker furniture with
indoor/outdoor cushions
matches the homes casual
cottage stylemaking it
an extension of the indoor
living space.

HOUSE PARTY
Kim thinks of the porch as an extra
sitting room, perfectly suited for hosting
the small groups of three to four that
she enjoys most.

JOINT ASSETS
The porchs location right off the kitchen makes
it easy to bring finger food outside, but Kim
doesnt need a group to enjoy the 10'16'
space. I use it every single night, she says.

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Screen
Care
SCRUB SMART
Clean the screen with a
soft bristle brush with
an extension handle.
Apply diluted detergent
and scrub gently to
prevent stretching the
screen. Rinse.
SMALL-SCALE
REPAIR Small holes
can be sealed using
clear fingernail polish.
Begin by smoothing
the torn fibers into
place, then apply one
or more coats of polish
to each side of the
damaged area.
LARGE-SCALE
REPAIR Large holes or
tears are best handled
by replacing the entire
damaged section. Start
by removing molding
and the screen section,
and then staple a new
screen (cut to size) in
place. Pull the screen
tight evenly on each
side to avoid wrinkles.
Replace molding.
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year-round living as it is for summer lounging. A A peaked roof and


matching trim keep
wood-burning stone replace commands attention
this addition in step
on one side of the porch, providing a focal point and with the rest of the
making the space usable all year long. (Check your home. Landscaping
citys building codes before installing a replace.) and a patio augment
Columns, corbels, and the paneled replace wall the new exterior.
give the room strong architectural details.

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The back of the house isnt the only good spot


for a screen porch. This one is off an upstairs master suite,
making it more retreat than common area. Wide columns
accommodate the screens and a decorative iron railing, which

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also protects the screen from accidental damage by people or
pets. A daybed and chic furniture help the porch walk the line
between indoors and out.

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support iron-hinged cushions and a throw, furniture echoes
wood shutters that a daybed suspended the iron railings. Since
open and close to from the ceiling is an this is a second-floor
switch the porch upgraded take on a porch and not an
from open, sunny classic porch swing. entry to the home,
room to a partially the rug doesnt have
enclosed space. air supply to be mud- or water-
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PLANNING TO SURPRISE DAD
WITH A FLAT-PANEL TV?
HERES WHAT YOU SHOULD
KNOW ABOUT CREATING THE
PERFECT PLACE FOR THE BIG
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ITS TV TIME!
by JODY GARLOCK

SETTING THE SCENE


In the bulky past, it was easy to gure out Beach, Florida, AV rm that integrates
where the TV belongedusually shoved in a electronics with decor. A natural focal point,
corner. Now, with TVs that are a mere 4 inches such as a window or replace, is usually a good
deep, the goal is integration, not isolation. For gauge of where the TV should go, since
all the newfound exibility that LCD and furniture tends to be oriented toward those
plasma technology has brought, enjoying a features. Try to keep your TV in that view or
at-panel TV starts with a basic, yet crucial, just to the side of it, Arthur says. Everyone
decision: where to put it. Its all about placing has sat in a bad seat in a movie theater for a
the TV relative to where you sit, says Ted couple of hours, but you wouldnt want to do
Arthur, a tech expert with Criteria, a Dania that all the time in your living room.

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JUNE 2009 69


notebook OUT IN THE OPEN
Space savings is one big appeal of
at-panel TVs. With their clean lines and
slim prole, theyre not intrusive.
1 A wall-hung TV offers a look thats
synonymous with at-panels. Here, a
built-in cabinet with furniturelike
detailing and bright accessories helps
the TV blend into the room. The cabinet
also acts as a buffer, since wall-hung TVs
actually protrude several inches. Some
caveats for a clean on-the-wall
placement: Youll need an outlet behind

1
the TV, so factor in electrician costs.
Additionally, the wall may need to be
reinforced to bear extra weight,
particularly if your home has steel studs
or the TV mount has articulating arms.
2 With its rectangular shape and useful
storage, a console or credenza is a
natural for todays wide screens. You
just put the TV on it and youre good to
go, Arthur says. Even a dresser you
already own can be repurposed as a TV
base. Consoles tend to be shallow, so
make sure shelves are deep enough for

2
DVD players and other components,
some of which may require 20 inches.
3 A new genre of furniture with
attached panels or mounting bars makes

3
it easy to oat the TV and hide cords.
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size up your situation

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SCREEN SIZE Bigger isnt necessarily better. You need to consider the
size of the room and where you sit relative to the TV. A 50-inch screen
that feels right in most family rooms, for example, would be overkill in
an average-size bedroom. If youre debating between two TVs that are
Did You nearly the same size, choose a few inches too big than too small.
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Know
VIEWING DISTANCE The long-standing rule is to sit no closer than twice
the screens diagonal measurement. For a 40-inch TV, that means 80
Above the fireplace inches (about 612 feet) away. But the rules are changing. With digital
technology, you can sit a bit closer without compromising quality.
If you plan to hang your TV above a
Youre too close if you see pixels or the image simply seems in your face.
mantel, keep in mind that it will
usually be higher than normal for SIGHT LINE The middle of the TV screen should be as close to eye level
comfortable viewing. Using a tilting as possible when youre seated. A TV thats too high or too low can be
wall mount will allow you to angle uncomfortable to watch for long periods.
the screen down a bit and may also THE ANGLE Straight-on viewing is ideal. But flat-panels, especially plasma
reduce reflections and glare. TVs, have a wide viewing angle, so side-viewing is less compromised.

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1 2
Slimmed-down TVs havent done in
cabinetry. The reality is, a at-
panel is still just a big black screen
when its off, Arthur says. Placing
the TV in cabinetry softens the look
and helps it blend into your decor.
1 A wall-spanning built-in with
the TV ush in the opening
provides a streamlined look
without shuttering away the TV.
Display shelves take the eye off
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2 If you want the option of
enclosing the TV within a large
cabinet, look for folding pocket For good
doors that retract into the measure
opening. Pocket doors, as well as Sofas, chairs, and beds
doors that wrap around the sides of vary in heightsome
freestanding cabinets, allow full sit high, some low. To
viewing and dont take up oor determine eye-level
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space the way standard-hinged placement of your TV,


swing-out doors do. sit in the prime viewing
(continued on page 74) spot or lie in bed
with feet crossed (a
common obstruction).
Then have a helper use
painters tape to mark
the outline of the TV
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PRESCRIPTION

STRENGTH ODOR

PROTECTION

WITHOUT THE

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YOUR DOCTOR. 4 3 A freestanding media center
mimics a built-in without the
permanence. Wall systems with
optional side cabinets, hutches, and
bridges that are independent of the
TV stand allow you to customize
the unit. With removable pieces,
youre also not locked in long-term
to the same-size TV. Redin Park
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4 If you dont have an entire wall to
spare or you simply prefer a true
furniture look, an armoire still does
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Some armoires come with
removable shelves or hanging rods
in the opening for TV-to-storage
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factor in components
VENTILATION Heat is the enemy of those little extrascable boxes, satellite
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closed cabinet doors or in a different room by simply adding a remote eye
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indoors MAKEOVERS

House Calls
with Stephen Saint-Onge
BEFORE
A half-done family room gets a few
budget-minded nishing touches,
transforming it into a hangout spot.
by JOANNA SMITH photos KELLER + KELLER

Stalled space
Homeowner Merrie Frisch
had become disenchanted
with her familys den. She
craved a room where she
could relax with her
husband and daughter. The
skeleton of a comfy family
room was therehardwood
oors, vaulted ceiling, and
upholstered furniturebut
Merrie wasnt sure where
to go next.

Back to life
The room felt like it was
stopped in motion, says
Stephen. It didnt feel like a
family room. A bright
blue-and-yellow palette,
inexpensive wooden pieces,
and furniture pulled from
other rooms warms the
space. New storage cleans up
and streamlines the TV area.
And pulling the seating away
from the walls helps the
seating area hang together.

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artful
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Create your own gallery
of family photos with
Stephens tips.
THE RIGHT CAMERA
For best results, use a
camera with a minimum of
8 megapixels. Use the largest
setting (usually called fine
or best) for images with
high enough resolution to
blow up to an 810 photo
(24003000 pixels at 300
pixels per inch).
LIGHTING If possible, take
photos in natural light. For
dramatic shots, use a high-
contrast background (a dark
or light sheet, for example)
behind your subject.
COMPOSITION A good rule
of thumb, especially when
photographing your child, is
to get down to his or her level,
instead of snapping a shot
from your standing height.
Dont be afraid to move your
subject from the middle of the
frameit makes the end
result more interesting.
VARY THE SCALE
Experiment with wide shots
and close-up details. Pictures
of your childs hands or feet
are a great way to capture
creative memories.

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and printed them at a copy create a second seating area
store. The framed photos in front of the window, right.
rest on a wall shelf, above. Bright yellow pillows soften
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This industrious mudroom proves that a
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TAKE STOCK Match the
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Nicole even made room
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keys and sunglasses, that
slowed the family down
on the way out the door.
BE PRACTICAL Resilient
surfaces and containers
are ideal in a hardworking
room. In this space, brown
slate flooring doesnt
show dirt, and a washtub
that stores sports gear
can be hosed off.

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PROGRAMMING
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When is a programmable thermostat
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The Prestige is the first programmable
programmed. It sounds obvious, but as
thermostat with a high-definition, full- I have two sons
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get holes in their
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jeans. Can they
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right, simplies programming with tures for each of these times? Use the
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insulation. National

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outdoors IN THE GARDEN

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In search of a calming outdoor
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by ERIC LISKEY photos PETE KRUMHARDT
produced by BETSY HARRIS

PASSING THROUGH
Jane Green lingers
under a flower-
draped archway
that acts as a portal
to the backyard.

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outdoors IN THE GARDEN

c
reating an outdoor living
space isnt always simple.
But for Jane Green, it was
black and white. When she
and her husband, Frank,
renovated the landscape of
their Cincinnati-area home,
they bypassed the showy and went for sub-
dued, eschewing bright blooms and vivid
colors for more muted tones. Its the right
effect for Franks meditation practice and
Janes downtime, as she curls in a chair with a
drink and surveys her garden handiwork.
The couple rst built a white-fenced terrace
at one side of the house, stocking it with cushy
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outdoors IN THE GARDEN

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As Janes choices
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quiet color scheme
depends on the site.
1) The upper terrace
connects to the house,
which has a white
exterior. Dark fencing
would have been too
stark, so Jane repeated
the white.
2) The lower terrace,
near the center of the
backyard, would have
been too conspicuous in
white, so Jane used a
dark green.
3) Pastel blooms bolster

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When the rest of the garden fizzles in the heat, 3. HELENA GOLD SNEEZEWEED Despite its name,
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IN THE GARDEN outdoors

PET PROJECT Architect


Pete Vallas, bottom, and
his pooch, Daisy Mae,
spend afternoons on the
back porch addition, this
photo, that he designed.

Made in the Shade


With its French doors thrown open, a breezy
Southern patio unites house and garden.
written and produced by PAIGE PORTER photos BRIAN MCWEENEY

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outdoors IN THE GARDEN

t
heres no place like a covered
porch. Thats a mantra in the
Southand was the motivation for
Pete Vallas and Mark Davis, who
added one to the back of their
cottage in Mobile, Alabama. I
wouldnt be exaggerating if I said
Id be claustrophobic without a proper porch,
says Pete, an architect who designed the 1224-
foot addition. When we moved in, the yard
seemed so tiny that I wondered if we even had
room for a porch. But its an interesting fact that
the more you squeeze into a garden, the bigger
MAKING ROOM Undeterred by the small backyard of
the garden seems. their English-style house, above, Pete and Mark built on
Pete designed the porch as an extra living a back porch and found that it added more living space
spacea room where he, Mark, and friends could than it subtracted. To integrate the porch with house
enjoy fresh air and coveted shade. He wanted the and garden, Pete painted the wicker chairs, top, the
same brown as the homes window trim.

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Potted citrus trees
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seating area with
tropical greenery, left.
Chunks of recycled
concrete are stacked
to form a wall around
the informal niche.

SUMMER BREEZE
Bright outdoor fabrics
add color to the
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says Pete. Ceiling fans
stir a cooling breeze.

Theres no real division between inside and out. The


porch gives us the sense that our house is alive. MARK DAVIS

porch to feel as spacious as it was gracious,


so he opened it right to the garden, with no
railings or screens to enclose it.
When the French doors along the back
of the house are open, the porch seems
even roomier. We keep the doors open all
year, except for winter, says Mark.
Neighbors come through the front door
and head right on out through the open
back ones. They know they can usually nd
us out here.
That the porch, with its lack of barriers,
fosters such gregariousness is a pleasant,
but unsurprising, result for the one who
designed it. Thats what a porch is
supposed to do, says Pete.
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moist spot, but the
leaves are wilting and turning
brown. Whats up?
Hydrangeas like moist, but not soggy
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repeatedly all summer in the right
conditions. They need 4 hours or
more of direct sun, protection from
late-spring frost in Zones 45, and an
annual dose of fertilizer with
balanced numbers, such as 10-10-10.

Q: My hydrangea has lots of green leaves but very


few flowers. Why wont it bloom?
To bring out the blooms
Choose a hardy plant. The bigleaf types, such as mopheads and
lacecaps (H. macrophylla), bloom best in Zones 69. In colder
Zones 48, plant H. arborescens cultivars such as Annabelle, or try
H. paniculata PeeGee, above, or Tardiva.
Give it some sun. Most hydrangeas need at least four hours of
direct sun to produce owers. In the South, protect them from hot
afternoon sun. Plant oakleaf hydrangea (H. quercifolia) in partially
shaded Zones 58 gardens.
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Q: I pruned my lacecap
hydrangea last fall,
and there were no blooms
this summer. Was it because
of the pruning?
Lacecape, below, and mophead
hydrangeas are H. macrophylla,
which produce ower buds in fall.
Prune this type of hydrangea in July
so you dont cut off next years buds.

Q:

PHOTO (LACECAP HYDRANGEA) EMILY J. FOLLOWILL; (OAKLEAF HYDRANGEA) PETE KRUMHARDT; (CONTAINER HYDRANGEA) ED GOHLICH
What types of
hydrangeas look
great in fall gardens?
Most hydrangeas hold onto their
owers until late fall, fading into
warm pink tones that segue into tan.
They typically have yellow or gold
fall foliage. But oakleaf hydrangea
(H. quercifolia), below, is known for
its rich burgundy leavesits a
showstopper in autumn landscapes.
Its creamy white owers dry to
pink-beige in late fall and persist
during winter.

Q: I see potted hydrangeas at the florist all the time.


Can I plant those hydrangeas in the outdoor
containers on my patio? If so, what about winter care?
Gift hydrangeas from the orist are grown in greenhouses for a short,
intense period of indoor bloom and usually do not adapt well to
growing outdoors. For outdoor pots, above, choose compact
reblooming bigleaf types, such as Endless Summer, Lets Dance, or
Forever & Ever. Plant them in 18-inch-diameter or larger containers.
Potted hydrangeas can dry out quickly, so protect them from
afternoon sun. Water regularly with diluted liquid fertilizer to keep
them blooming all summer. In Zones 45, protect potted hydrangeas
in winter by moving the containers to an unheated shed or garage.
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i
n Colorado, Southwestern style lives amiably with the
Rocky Mountains. So when Carol Parsons renovated
the landscape around her Spanish-style Denver house,
the design almost created itself. I wanted to do
something in keeping with local character, an improve-
ment for the neighborhood.
Carol started with aspens and a Ponderosa pine, native
trees with unmistakable Colorado character. Boulders in the
perennial-lled owerbeds reinforce the montane personality of
the garden. Blue varieties such as allium and salvia complement
turquoise-colored doors and blue patio decor, all of it working
together to cultivate that mountain/Southwest feel.
Carol enjoys it all from a patio that was added as part of the
project. I wanted a sanctuary, she says. Its a nice place to have
friends over, gather, and relax from the work of the day.

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out against a stucco wall, improving the vista from Carols patio, above. I
thought roses were way beyond anything I could do, says Carol. But when I
transplanted these from a friends garden, I was amazed at what they did.

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SEEING BLUE
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purple, while white
babys breath and
blue Turkish
veronica form a
flowery mat under
a bench, left.

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BEFORE TAKING RECLAST? SIDE EFFECTS OF RECLAST? This is only a summary of important information.
Reclast contains the same active ingredient Ask your doctor for more complete product
found in Zometa. Therefore, if you are being The most common side effects include:
information, or
treated with Zometa, you should not take flu-like illness
Reclast. Call 1-866-RECLAST, or
fever
Visit www.reclast.com.
You should take calcium and vitamin D daily muscle or joint pain
as directed by your doctor. headache
If you have low blood calcium, have had Most occur in the days following treatment.
parathyroid, thyroid, or intestinal surgery, or have A mild pain reliever such as ibuprofen or
malabsorption syndrome, talk to your doctor. acetaminophen may reduce these symptoms.
Patients with kidney problems should not take For a complete list of Reclasts possible side 2008 Novartis.
Reclast. Your doctor may perform a simple effects, ask your doctor. Printed in U.S.A. March 2008
blood test to check your kidney function before RST-800234
administering Reclast.
PRECIOUS STONES
A lichen-covered
boulder, right, is
home to hens-and-
chicks. Dianthus
Zing Rose blooms
in the foreground.

BED ROCK
A large rock nestles
among silver-leaf
Brunnera, hosta,
and coral bells
(Heuchera), left.
Scattered through
the flowerbeds, the
boulders help unify
the landscape.

For buying information


see page 253.

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outdoors
Grow It Yourself
ITS EASY TO START YOUR OWN
TOMATO SEEDLINGS. Growing from
seed allows you to choose from dozens
of tomato varieties for your garden.
Anyone with a sunny windowsill can start
tomato plants as early as a month before
the last frost date. Plant seeds in small
pots of seed-starting mix. Keep pots
moist and warm (70 to 80F) until seeds
sprout, then set them where they will get
direct sunor under plant lightsfor
12 hours per day. Water regularly and
feed with diluted liquid plant food.
Not in a hurry to harvest? Sow the
seeds directly in your gardenjust
follow directions on the seed packet.
For tips on growing tomatoes,
go to BHG.com/planttomatoes.

the gardener
PHOTO: PETE KRUMHARDT

TOOLS & TIPS FOR EVERYONE WHO LOVES TO DIG


by SUSAN APPLEGET HURST

130 JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS


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THIS MONTH
IN THE GARDEN
Sweet Feet
That pretty potted garden
on your deck or patio can
sometimes create a nasty
problemwater damage.
And those big containers
can be so difficult to move.
We ran across a solution to
both problems: Pot Pads.
These small plastic disks
slip easily under pots to
provide better air flow, and
north Got a moist,
sunny spot in your yard? That
they also make it simpler to would be perfect for a bed of
slide the pot to a new spot. cannas, above. Plant other
Choose from several colors summer bulbs now as well

PHOTOS: (POT PADS) BLAINE MOATS; (WATER GARDEN) PETE KRUMHARDT; (CANNA) MICHAEL VENERA; (ANGELONIA) MARTY BALDWIN; (STAKING) ROB CARDILLO
to match your containers. dahlias, caladiums, elephant
Pot Pads, $6; find a retailer ears, gladiolus, Agapanthus, and
at allsopgarden.com. tuberous begonias.

south Replace the


spring stragglers in your
POT-ABLE WATER container gardens with heat
lovers, such as angelonia,
A large container in a sunny above, Tithonia, or portulaca.
area and a few aquatic plants, If hot sun proves to be too
such as duckweed and water much for them, move pots into
lettuce, left, are all you need for afternoon shade for protection.
a water garden. Add some
pizzazz with a few fancy glass
oats. Drop a mosquito control
tablet in the water, and top off
the water as it evaporates.
Some aquatic plants are
invasive. Never dispose of
them in ponds or streams.
For buying information see page 253.
west Tall flowers, such

58%
as lilies and delphiniums, need
staking now if you didnt do it in
spring. Push long garden stakes
of households that grow at least 10 inches into the soil,
vegetables and fruits do so because they 68 inches away from the stem
think home-grown tastes better. of the plant, and loosely tie the
Source: National Gardening Association stem to the stake in 23 places.

132 JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS


I never thought
it could happen
to me.
A heart attack at 53.
~Steve A.
New York, NY
Heart attack: 1/9/2008

I had been feeling fine. But turns out my cholesterol and other risk
factors* increased my chance of a heart attack. Now I trust my heart to Lipitor.
Talk to your doctor about your risk and about Lipitor.

Adding Lipitor may help, when diet and exercise are not enough. Unlike some other
cholesterol-lowering medications, Lipitor is FDA-approved to reduce the risk of heart
attack and stroke in patients with several common risk factors, including family history,
high blood pressure, low good cholesterol, age and smoking.

Lipitor has been extensively studied with over 16 years of research. And Lipitor is
backed by 400 ongoing or completed clinical studies.
*Patients risk factors include age, gender, smoking, and high blood pressure.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: LIPITOR is a prescription take.This may help avoid serious drug interactions.
drug. It is used in patients with multiple risk factors for Your doctor should do blood tests to check your liver
heart disease such as family history, high blood pressure, function before and during treatment and may adjust
age, low HDL (good cholesterol) or smoking to reduce your dose. The most common side effects are gas,
the risk of heart attack, stroke and certain kinds of heart constipation, stomach pain and heartburn. They tend
surgeries.When diet and exercise alone are not enough, to be mild and often go away.
LIPITOR is used along with a low-fat diet and exercise
to lower cholesterol. LIPITOR is one of many cholesterol-lowering treatment
options that you and your doctor can consider.
LIPITOR is not for everyone. It is not for those with Please see additional important information on next page.
liver problems. And it is not for women who are nursing,
pregnant or may become pregnant. If you take LIPITOR,
tell your doctor if you feel any new muscle pain or weakness.

This could be a sign of rare but serious muscle side
effects. Tell your doctor about all medications you tablets

Have a heart to heart with your doctor about your risk. And about Lipitor.
Call 1-888-LIPITOR (1-888-547-4867) or visit www.lipitor.com/steve
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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IMPORTANT FACTS (LIP-ih-tore)

LOWERING YOUR HIGH CHOLESTEROL POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF LIPITOR


High cholesterol is more than just a number, its a risk factor Serious side effects in a small number of people:
that should not be ignored. If your doctor said you have high Muscle problems that can lead to kidney problems, including
cholesterol, you may be at an increased risk for heart attack. kidney failure. Your chance for muscle problems is higher if
But the good news is, you can take steps to lower your you take certain other medicines with LIPITOR.
cholesterol. Liver problems. Your doctor may do blood tests to check
With the help of your doctor and a cholesterol-lowering your liver before you start LIPITOR and while you are
medicine like LIPITOR, along with diet and exercise, you could taking it.
be on your way to lowering your cholesterol. Symptoms of muscle or liver problems include:
Unexplained muscle weakness or pain, especially if you have
Ready to start eating right and exercising more? Talk to your a fever or feel very tired
doctor and visit the American Heart Association at Nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain
www.americanheart.org. Brown or dark-colored urine
Feeling more tired than usual
Your skin and the whites of your eyes turn yellow
If you have these symptoms, call your doctor right away.
WHO IS LIPITOR FOR? The most common side effects of LIPITOR are:
Who can take LIPITOR: Headache Constipation
People who cannot lower their cholesterol enough with diet Diarrhea, gas Upset stomach and stomach pain
and exercise Rash Muscle and joint pain
Adults and children over 10 Side effects are usually mild and may go away by themselves.
Who should NOT take LIPITOR: Fewer than 3 people out of 100 stopped taking LIPITOR
Women who are pregnant, may be pregnant, or may become because of side effects.
pregnant. LIPITOR may harm your unborn baby. If you be-
come pregnant, stop LIPITOR and call your doctor right away.
Women who are breast-feeding. LIPITOR can pass into your
breast milk and may harm your baby. HOW TO TAKE LIPITOR
People with liver problems
People allergic to anything in LIPITOR Do:
Take LIPITOR as prescribed by your doctor.
Try to eat heart-healthy foods while you take LIPITOR.
Take LIPITOR at any time of day, with or without food.
BEFORE YOU START LIPITOR If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But
Tell your doctor: if it has been more than 12 hours since your missed dose,
About all medications you take, including prescriptions, wait. Take the next dose at your regular time.
over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal Dont:
supplements Do not change or stop your dose before talking to your doctor.
If you have muscle aches or weakness Do not start new medicines before talking to your doctor.
If you drink more than 2 alcoholic drinks a day Do not give your LIPITOR to other people. It may harm them
If you have diabetes or kidney problems even if your problems are the same.
If you have a thyroid problem Do not break the tablet.

ABOUT LIPITOR
LIPITOR is a prescription medicine. Along with diet and
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
exercise, it lowers bad cholesterol in your blood. It can also Ask your doctor or health care provider.
raise good cholesterol (HDL-C). Talk to your pharmacist.
Go to www.lipitor.com or call 1-888-LIPITOR.
LIPITOR can lower the risk of heart attack or stroke in patients
who have risk factors for heart disease such as:
age, smoking, high blood pressure, low HDL-C, heart
Uninsured? Need help paying for Pfizer
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diabetes with risk factor such as eye problems,
can help. Call 1-866-706-2400 or visit
kidney problems, smoking, or high blood pressure www.PfizerHelpfulAnswers.com.

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JUNE GARDENER outdoors
12 hours
FULL SUN OR PARTIAL SUN? Know the right answer and
youll make betterand more successfulplant choices.
Few of us have time to count the hours of direct sunlight in the
garden or on the windowsill, but this reusable tool does the
counting for you. After 12 hours of exposure a flashing light
indicates the level of sun or shade. $30; thesuncalc.com

Qa:
How do I get
rid of insects
in my lettuce
without harsh
pesticides?
Insect netting, a
lightweight fabric used
to cover vegetable
plants, acts as a physical
barrier against most
garden pests. You can
find it at many garden
centers and at
gardeners.com/bhg.
Another option: Use an
PHOTO: (SUN CALC) PETE KRUMHARDT

insecticidal soap spray,


which kills soft-bodied
insects such as aphids.
Wash the salad crop
thoroughly before eating
if you use any type of
pest-control product.

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JUNE 2009 135


Your daughter wants
to enlist in the
Military. You want
her to go to college.

Is this the end of


the conversation?
Or the beginning?

ITS A BIG DECISION. TALK ABOUT IT.

ARMY
MARINE CORPS
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JUNE GARDENER outdoors
butterfly buddies
Attracting butterflies is one of the most frequently
stated reasons homeowners give for planting
nature-friendly gardens. To draw butterflies to
your gardenand to support the caterpillars that
Want more? Download a
free butterfly garden plan at turn into butterfliesgrow these plants in your
BHG.com/butterflygarden. garden: yarrow (Achillea), butterfly weed
(Asclepias), aster, coreopsis, and parsley.
PHOTOS: (TOMATO CAGE) KRITSADA; (BUTTERFLY) RANDALL SCHIEBER

garden
goods
Super Duper
Weve had it with
those bent, corroded
tomato cages, so the
Tomato Dura-Cage
looks pretty
appealing to us
stable in the wind,
strong enough to
support 50 pounds,
and foldable for
storage. $21;
BHG.com/
tomatocage

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JUNE 2009 137


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Short Circuit
Beat the heat with a knee-
skimming short or its dressed-up
hybrid, the skort.

SHORT CUTS
Not too short, not too long; sporty
Bermudas slim problem areas like thighs,
yet keep you cool.
13-inch Bermudas, Izod, $45; izod.com.
Career woven blouse, Dockers, $36;
dockers.com. Sweater vest, United Colors of
Benetton, $54; benetton.com. Champion
CVO sneaker, Keds, $35; keds.com. Analog
round watch, TOCS, $50; tocswatches.com

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style FASHION

<SKORT AND SWEET


Sherbet-hue vertical stripes meet the
classic A-line shape in a skort sure to
become a summer staple.
Skort, Golftini, $136; golftiniwear.com. Tank,
Sag Harbor, $26; 888/241-9458. Beach tote,
Spartina 449, $50; spartina449.com. Patent
headband with flower, Juko at Supplements
NY, $63; 800/631-3844. Resin bracelets, JLO
by Jennifer Lopez , $18 each; Macys stores
< THE SPORTING LIFE
This stay-in-place skort goes from the golf
course to the sidewalk without a hitch.
Melissa skort, Vineyard Vines, $125;
vineyardvines.com. Three-quarter-sleeve
blouse, L.L. Bean, $40; llbean.com. Twill dot
silk scarf, Echo, $78; echodesign.com.
Square sunglasses, Old Navy, $10; oldnavy
.com. Mary Anne bracelet, Cocobelle, $30;
plazatoo.com
Knees in the Breeze
Wear-it-well tips from Gretchen Monahan, co-host of Tim Gunns Guide to Style.
UNLESS YOURE A TEENAGER, the most THE FASHION MANTRA black is WANT A SEASONLESS SHORT? Choose a
flattering shorts hit just an inch above the slimming doesnt apply to shorts or pair made of lightweight woolit wicks
knees; two inches if youre petite. Pick a skortsthe dark hemline that you see away moisture in summer and, when worn
slimming, fitted pair, but always remember cutting across the leg automatically puts with tights and heels, works in winter, too.
that fitted doesnt mean tight, says an emphasis on width. To look leaner, Pick a classic, tailored shape that wont go
Monahan. If they cling or gape, get a choose a natural color that complements out of style, and switch up your belt to
larger size. your skin tone. keep your look modern.

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The extra flap of fabric
up front on a skort
visually has the same
slimming effect as an
A-line skirt. GRETCHEN MONAHAN,
CO-HOST OF TIM GUNNS
GUIDE TO STYLE

SHOW SOME LEG


Punchy white piping adds a pop of
contrast to a basic navy skort, a
natty color combination that
looks sharp with virtually
everything in your wardrobe.
Marilyn skort, Multiples, $59;
multiplesclothingcompany.com.
Rosette cardigan, Boden, $98;
bodenusa.com. Yummie Tummie
tank, $62; yummietummie.com.
Toe-loop bee sandal, Miss Trish of
Capri for Target, $30; target.com.
Tote bag, Felix Rey for Target, $30;
target.com

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Sleek Sneaks
These summer staples
get a jolt of sunshine-
ready color.
WATERCOLORS THINK PINK
Two tones of blue Rosy leather and
accent these wear- multicolor stitching
anywhere sneakers; surround Lacostes
Nike Air Match, classic alligator
$89; zappos.com. motif; Zhandra
SUNNY STYLE Mor, $120;
Contrasting laces add lacoste.com.
a vibrant accent to a DOUBLE-TEAMED
bright shoeswitch Nine West and New
em out; Bensimon Balance gussied up
Tennis Lacet, $55; this pair together;
shopbop.com. Emilian, Nine West
HIGH FASHION for New Balance,
Runway favorite $89; ninewest.com/
Tracy Reese added newbalance.
embroidery and SPOT ON
bead-studded laces Pretty polka dots
to these classics; stud these fun lime
Champion CVO, green slip-ons;
Plenty by Tracy Print A-line shoes,
Reese for Keds, Lands End, $30;
$60; keds.com. landsend.com.

3 perfect
pairings
1. Downtown Date Take a
color from these vivid shorts and pair it
with a moc. Bermuda, $36; dockers
.com. Leanne, Unisa, $69; piperlime
.com. Watch, $185; toywatch.com
2. Boardwalk Stroll
Combine a sporty skort with a
workout sandal. Medallion skort,
Golftini, $136; golftiniwear.com.
Electra FitFlops, $60; macys.com
3. Country Club Lunch
Cotton shorts and whimsical thongs
1 2 3 are ideal for a lunch date. Bermuda
short, Madison, $30; belk.com. Fish
thong, Miss Trish of Capri for Target,
$30; target.com. Medallion tote,
Saltbox, $57, popdeluxe.net
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Sun Sense
Whats the best sunscreen? Its the one you
actually will wearthe one that feels good, smells
nice, and disappears on your skin. Heres how to
stay protected while pleasing your senses.
by MELISSA MILRAD GOLDSTEIN photos KATHRYN GAMBLE
styling MARCUS HAY hair & makeup SOPHIE KASPAR

THE SCENT:
NICE ON YOUR NOSE
The average sun product doesnt smell
very good because of all the active
ingredients it contains. And the higher the
SPF, the worse it may smell. So many
manufacturers add perfumes to mask the
smell of those raw ingredients. But if
youre sensitive to scent you should know
that just because a sunscreen is labeled as
unscented doesnt mean its made without
perfumes, explains Boston dermatologist
Jeffrey Dover. For that, youll want a
fragrance-free formula.
take a whiff Coola Organic Suncare in
light, refreshing scents like cucumber,
plumeria, and mango, $30.

THE TOUCH:
THAT SMOOTH FEELING
If you dislike the tacky feel of sunscreen,
youll be pleased to know there are less
cloying options available. Creams and
lotions are the most moisturizing, but gels,
sprays, and foams are less greasy, says Dr.
Heidi Jacobe, a member of the Skin Care
Foundations photobiology committee.
Look for an oil-free or gel formula. Keep in
mind that gels are alcohol-based, so youll
want to keep them away from the eyes
and mouth.
feel protected Coppertone Oil Free
QuickCover Lotion Spray SPF 50, $10;
BullFrog Quik Gel SPF 36, $8.

146 JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS


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skin every time you wash

+ new cleansing pads


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Double
Dipping
These multitasking
products include
sunscreen. But should

1
you rely on them?
SELF TANNER
SUCH AS LOral Sublime Bronze, SPF 15
GREAT IDEA? The color lasts for days, but
1 note that the sunscreen only lasts for 12

2
hours after application.

BODY LOTION
4 SUCH AS Vaseline SPF 15 Aloe Fresh lotion
2 GREAT IDEA? A neat way to protect your
hands and body every day. But for a full
3
day outdoors, youll need a product with
higher SPF and to reapply.

5
3
CLEANSER
SUCH AS St. Ives SPF 10 Face Wash
GREAT IDEA? Leaves an additional

4
protective layer on skin. But its only a
backup to your everyday sunscreen.

7 EYE CREAM
8 SUCH AS Clarins Sun Control Eye SPF 30
GREAT IDEA? The undereye area is
susceptible to sun damage, freckling, and
6 fine lines. Regular sunscreen can be too
aggressive for this delicate area.

THE LOOK: THE TASTE:


5
CONTACT LENSES
SUCH AS Acuvue Oasys contact lenses
GREAT IDEA? These lenses block over 96
percent of UV rays, which can cause
cataracts and other vision problems.

6
SEE ONLY SKIN LIP SERVICE
Common UVA-blocking ingredients such as Your smile needs SPF protection, too. Lips NAIL POLISH
titanium dioxide and zinc oxide give are the worst area to get a squamous cell SUCH AS Essie Sun-E topcoat polish
sunscreen a white, chalky consistency. carcinoma, says Dover. It metastasizes GREAT IDEA? Although fingernails dont
Francesca Fusco , a dermatologist in New very quickly. UV rays also break down need protection, a UV-filter topcoat will
York, suggests SPF-infused facial moisturizers collagen and create lines around the lips. keep the color of your nail polish from

7
sold in the cosmetics aisle; theyre Use a lipstick, gloss, or balm with SPF and turning in the sun.
formulated to be transparent and easier to reapply often. (Lip gloss has been in the
wear. Look for at least an SPF 15 for everyday, news recently; some doctors speculate FOUNDATION
incidental use (higher for longer sun that its reflective qualities may actually SUCH AS Shiseido SPF Foundation
exposure). Sprays are another clear option, attract the suns UV rays. But a definitive GREAT IDEA? Most women dont wear
but be sure to rub them in after applying, in link between skin cancer of the lips and lip enough foundation to get the SPF promised.
case you missed a spot, says Fusco. gloss hasnt been established. Just be sure Rely on your everyday sunscreen.

8
clear coverage Neutrogena Sensitive Skin your gloss contains SPF of at least 15.)
Sunblock SPF 60 with Purescreen, $10; smile pretty Hawaiian Tropic Aloha Kiss HAND LOTION
Aveeno Continuous Protection Active Island Berry Lip Gloss SPF 20, $6; SUCH AS True Blue Spa Hand Lotion SPF 15
Sunblock Spray SPF 70, $9. Chapstick Moisturizer SPF 15, $2. GREAT IDEA? Protect hands from brown
spots (a giveaway of your age) with an SPF-
148 JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS infused hand cream.
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editors pick
GOOP & GO Make applying sunscreen
before you walk out the door an eortless habit.
Keep a pump of Supergoop near the front
door. Not only is this SPF 30 sunscreen water-
resistant, nongreasy, and PABA-, oil-, and
alcohol-free, its supersized and comparable to
buying four bottles of typical sunscreen, $44.

GET A GLOW
Fake a summer tan one of
two ways: Self tanners
deliver a sun-kissed tint
in hours, whereas glow
moisturizers gradually
deliver color over the
course of several days,
giving you time to build
up a natural-looking hue.
how do they work?
Both contain DHA (dihy-
droxyacetone), a sugar that
reacts with the proteins in
your skin to produce that
coveted bronze color.
choose the tan time
Instant
Clinique Self Sun Tinted
Body Lotion, $20.
In hours
Hawaiian Tropic Island
Save your enamel. Radiance Self-Tanner
Crme Lotion, $9.
Because once its gone, it In days
can be gone for good. Jergens Natural Glow
Express $9 .
Try New Crest Pro-Health
Enamel Shield.
SPF 70? 80? 100?
Are high SPFs really better?
While they afford you somewhat better protection, high SPF
ratings may also give a false sense of security. Bottom line: You
arent getting SPF 70+ protection if you arent using the correct
Healthy, Beautiful Smiles for Life. amount of sunscreen. That means 1 ounce applied to the entire
body and reapplied every two hours. Dr. Francesca Fusco

150 JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS


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A COUPLE renovate their 1796 house
with a modern aesthetic. Along the way,

fun
they realize the most tting way to
honor the historic home is to enjoy it.

house

by KRISTINE KENNEDY photos MICHAEL PARTENIO produced by KARIN LIDBECK-BRENT

152 JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS


Raising the roof added 200 square feet to the homes original 1,200 and gave the second story full-height ceilings
and more windows (opposite). A new patio (above) complements 200-year-old retaining walls and serves as the
dining room all summer long. The table is simply an old door laid atop a horse trough from a feed store.
Design styles are often described in ubiquitous
terms, such as traditional or country or
eclectic. John Steward describes his and wife
Alberta Testaneros style as

happy.
Whether theyre accessoriz-
ing with their mist stuffed
animal collection, a lucky
horseshoe, or a sea fan
brought back from vacation,
Its all for fun, says John.
Everything we have in the
house is just to make it more
enjoyable.
The pleasure they now
take in their Connecticut
home was hard-won. The
couple looked at more than
30 houses before nding
this low-priced diamond in
the rough. Even though the
house was a complete
wreck, we saw the old
beams and knew we could
bring it back to life, says
Alberta. The moldy struc-
turewith its dark paneling,
1960s kitchen, and ant
infestationhad to be
gutted. Alberta and John did
the demolition themselves
every weekend for three
months to save money.
Their professional skills
as graphic designers also
came in handy. Instead of
working with an architect,
they used computer
software to rework the oor
plan: three bedrooms
upstairs and a living room
and kitchen/dining area

4
Needlepoint pillows and art from the flea market brighten the living room. Things have to make me feel good
when I look at them, says Alberta. The entryway (opposite, top) is separated from the living room by an orignal lathe
wall discovered during demolition and left exposed. Alberta picks flowers and herbs for dinner (opposite, bottom).

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JUNE 2009 155


John serves a signature summer dish:
ears of corn dabbed with butter and
fresh mint, then grilled, husks on.
Though the kitchen (opposite, top) is a
small and simple U-shape, open upper
shelving and an open connection to the
dining room (opposite, bottom) make
the area feel spacious.

000 MONTH 2008 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS


downstairs with a circular
ow great for entertaining.
Summer weekends often
involve canoeing, sangria,
dinner parties, and game
nights with Scattergories and
Taboo. Even in winter, the
couple nds respite with
Netix and crossword
puzzles in front of the
wood stove.
The nished homes
exposed beams and white
walls are a neutral backdrop
for a rotation of cheerful color
accentsa blue rug, a red
desk, green bedding. I
change my mind so frequently
that its fun to just be able to
change out the pillows, says
Alberta. This exible decorat-
ing approach ensures the
historic home will delight
them well into the future.

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JUNE 2009 157


Even though the
house is mostly white,
I knew I wanted
splashes of color to
make it more
vibrant & alive. ALBERTA TESTANERO

John and Alberta are avid collectors of


ephemeramaps, passports, calling
cards, letterssome of which they
framed and hung above their bed. An
acrylic console table and large mirror
(opposite) make up Albertas vanity
area. While the couple are passionate
about their accessories, the house isnt
cluttered. John recommends: Give
anything you like room to breathe.

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BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JUNE 2009 159
by mike butler photos kritsAdA and pete krumhArdt

tomato
she says
Junes warm days and nights send backyard tomato plants
into overdrive. And there seem to be a lot more tomato plants
growing in a lot more backyards this summer than last.
Families may start new-era victory gardens to her bounty ends up in the hands of local chefs
help make ends meet, but they often discover and 10 community supported agriculture
along the way that its also just plain fun. Its an shareholders. We ran a little short last year
idea that makes Khanh Hamilton smile as she because we picked up some new restaurants,
strolls among her vines, eyes scanning for she says. Until she met her future husband,
caterpillars and aphids or any sign of blight. Neil, who grew up on a family farm, Khanh
Its good for people to have gardens and to didnt know she even had a talent for garden-
slow down a little bit, she says. ing. Director of the Agricultural Law Center at
Khanh cant afford to slow down too much. Drake University, Neil founded the Slow Food
This summer, her 10-acre garden in central chapter in Des Moines and serves on the
Iowa, Sunstead, is packed with ve to 10 plants boards of the National Gardening Association
each of nearly 90 heirloom varieties. Most of and the Seed Savers Exchange. Sunstead is in
its 15th year now, and the Hamiltons are the
go-to experts on growing heirlooms, enjoying a
renaissance these days thanks to farmers
markets and chefs.
Heirloom tomatoes reverberate to the
original victory garden days of World War II
and beforewhen most vegetables were eaten
within a few miles of where they were grown.
Unlike subsequent post-war hybrids that were
engineered for their ability to be picked green
and endure long-distance shipping, heirlooms
were grown for their bold avor. Gardeners
gave their favorite plants fanciful names, such
as Prudens Purple, Brandywine, and Mortgage
Lifter, and handed down seeds to children and
grandchildren.
I love the idea of raising these plants from
seeds that were saved and passed on by
individual gardeners generations ago, says
Khanh. Theyre the most beautiful vegetables
in the gardenand the most delicious.

160 june 2009 better homes And gArdens


BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JUNE 2009 161
khanhs favorites If you want to expand
your heirloom tomato horizon beyond whats offered at your
local farmers market or specialty store, try growing a few of
these lesser-known but very rewarding plants.

speckled great white costoluto big zebra


roman This heirloom beefsteak If you like to stuff and Green zebras mammoth
Khanh likes this orange- grows to about 10 ounces roast tomatoes, or make brother adds big tomato
red paste tomato with and turns creamy white your own juice, Costoluto flavor and eye-catching
yellow stripes because its when ripe. Khanh enjoys Genovese is an drama to sliced and
very firm and sweet and its sweet-mild flavor and outstanding choice. For stacked tomato creations,
has few seedsgreat for low acidity in fresh lovers of red, fresh-eating says Khanh. The red and
pizzas, sauces, drying, summer salads. tomatoes, Khanh green striping continues
canning, and freezing. recommends Sioux, on the inside.
exceptionally reliable in
very hot weather.
GROWING
A GREAT
TOMATO
Khanh waits until nights
are consistently warm
to transplant her
dr. carolyn dorothys mr. stripey tomatoes, which is well
Pretty to look at and green Khanh says chefs prize this
into June for her Zone 5
packed with sweetness, This green beefsteak is heritage for its moderate
this heirloom cherry Khanhs favorite among plum size, its mild- climate. Tomatoes go
tomatos name honors Dr. favorites for its sweet- mannered, low-acid flavor, into standby mode
Carolyn Male, who first spicy flavorall it needs is and its versatility as a fresh when planted too early
saved the seed. Pop them a dash of salt and pepper. and cooking tomato. and can become
in your mouth right off the The 1-pound fruits turn targets for disease and
vine or toss into salads. from a deep green to a pests. Under Khanhs
lighter chartreuse when
organic regimen,
mature.
compost is fertilizer
and pest control is
hand-to-hand combat.
Average backyard
gardeners may need
help from commercial
organic fertilizers and
pest controls. If a blight
does strike, clip
affected foliage and
branches, or remove
the entire plant if
necessary. Allow plants
plenty of air circulation,
mulch with straw or
hay, and water only at
the base.

For more tomato-


growing tips and
information go to
BHG.com/tomatotips

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JUNE 2009 163


Yum!
A few minutes and a few
ingredients are all you
need for Khanhs garden-
fresh appetizers.
BRUSCHETTA Brush slices of crusty Italian
or French bread with a little olive oil. Add
thinly sliced or chopped fresh tomatoes, a
little salt, and a few shavings of Parmesan
cheese, then place under the broiler for a
few seconds. STACKED DECK Slice your
favorite varieties of red, green, and yellow
tomatoes and stack them up with layers of
fresh mozzarella cheese and basil leaves.
Drizzle with good-quality olive oil and a few
shakes of pepper. VERY CHERRY SALAD
Make a dressing with your favorite vinegar
(or fresh-squeezed citrus juices) and olive
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oil. Toss with a variety of heirloom cherry


tomatoes that have been blanched and
peeled. Salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy.

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HARVEST
TIPS
Khanh says the first
step to harvest
success is to know
what youre growing.
A fruit that is
supposed to look
pink at maturity,
for instance, will
overripen if you wait
for it to turn deep
red. She plucks her
ripe tomatoes in
mid-morning, when
dew has dried and
before its too hot.
A peak tomato will
will feel somewhat
soft when pressed
but squeeze gently;
heirlooms are
thin-skinned.
Plan to eat these
old-fashioned gems
within a few days.
Store in a cool place,
but not in the
refrigerator.
For buying information
see page 253 .
The chopped shrimp dotting
this mix of green onions,
snap peas, and peppers
cooks quickly, opposite.
Instant brown rice makes it
healthier, and quick.

Chicken thighs, browned and


tossed with tender
asparagus, plump
mushrooms, and new
potatoes, below.

Recipes begin on page 192.

GOLDEN GREEN
PAELLA

The menu offers choices


to please every palate
sweet, fruity ribs for the
kids, savory ones for
adults. On the plate are
Potato Salad with Country
Ranch Dressing, Saucy
Country Ribs with
Rhubarb-Chipotle Sauce,
and Sweet and Tangy
Four-Bean Salad.

166 JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS Recipes begin on page 204.
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MAKE-AHEAD PREP
MEANS TIME SAVINGS
ARE BIG, TOO. SO DIG IN!

by RICHARD SWEARINGER
photos ANDY LYONS
food styling JILL LUST
prop styling SUE MITCHELL
recipes ANGELA MCCROVITZ
and JULIANA HALE
Three kinds of ribs, three
lemonades, two salads,
two appetizers, and a
creative dessert add up to
a memorable meal.
Whod guess youre
on a budget?

SAUCY COUNTRY RIBS


THREE WAYS

One basic recipe lets you serve three


kinds of ribs. Heres how: Bake ribs
until tender in the oven, then move
them to the grill with a choice of
glazes and sauces. Update the
standard three-bean salad with a
fourth beanedamameand a bold
new dressing that includes mustard,
garlic, and red wine. Potato salad is
super creamy thanks to the combo
of ranch dressing and mayo. Its also
super flavorful: The potatoes are
roasted with onions and garlic.

Recipes begin on page 204.


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POTATO SALAD WITH
COUNTRY RANCH
DRESSING

SWEET AND TANGY


FOUR-BEAN SALAD

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SUMMER
PEACH PIE
TWISTERS

1 2 3
4
STYLE FOR LESS 1. Pick a color, stick
with it, and youll create a unified look, especially
when you do a little neighborly borrowing to
supplement your chairs. 2. Wood, bamboo, and
other renewable picnicware is available at import
stores and online. 3. A swatch of fabric tied at the
rim transforms a paper cup into a cute dessert
dish. 4. Frozen lemonade concentrate is the
economical secret that makes it easy to offer a
variety of drinks. 5. When dining is going to be
la lap, forgo paper plates in favor of sturdy
stoneware. Assorted tea towels make great lap
mats. 6. Chatty tags get to the point and dress up
a roll of paper towels; the wooden spoon helps
hold the roll steady when tearing off a few sheets.
7. Humble rhubarb takes a delicious turn when
used as the base for a barbecue sauce.

For more tips on adding style to your barbecue,


see Get the Look, page 209. LEMONADE
7 TRIO

6 5
The crackly cornmeal
crust of these pint-size
appetizers is studded
with bacon and blue
cheese. For a retro-
decadent splurge, serve
with homemade blue
cheese dip or prepared
honey mustard.
Recipes begin on page 204.

BLUE CHEESE AND BACON


MINI CORN DOGS

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JUNE 2009 171


Use produce at the peak of its season
youll save money and gain flavor.

GARDEN SLIDERS

Slices of crisp cucumber, tomato,


and grilled summer squash are
stacked on bread slathered with
garlicky white bean puree.

172 JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS Recipes begin on page 204.
2009 Unilever

Just one of a menu full of reasons to skip the


Italian restaurant tonight. Bertolli frozen meals.

Chopped fresh summer
peaches and tiny
marshmallows are all you
need to make the filling
for these stand-up hand
pies. Buy prepared crust
(so theres no rolling), fill,
and bake for 15 minutes.
A dusting of chili powder
gives the pies a spicy kick;
substitute cinnamon for a
milder flavor.
Recipes begin on page 204.

SUMMER PEACH
PIE TWISTERS

174 JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS


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ST R AW B E R RY C R E A M F R E E Z E : T H R E E D E L I C I O U S WAYS
WHAT YOU NEED: 89 PIE Spoon filling into 6-oz. OREO Pie Crust. Freeze until
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened firm. Serves 8.
1 cup cold milk
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding WAFFLE BOWLS Freeze filling 6 hours or until firm. Scoop
1 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping into 8 waffle bowls.
20 NILLA Wafers, coarsely broken
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries MINI PIES Spoon filling into 12 muffin liners. Freeze
cup strawberry ice cream topping 4 hours and remove linings.

MAKE FILLING: (Prep time: 25 min.)


Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with mixer until creamy.
Gradually beat in milk. Add dry pudding mix; beat 2 min. Stir
in COOL WHIP, wafers and berries. Swirl in ice cream topping.

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BASIL-TOMATO SALAD
Recipe on page 178

Summer Layers
Assemble colorful stacked salads to take to a picnic,
make ahead for brunch, or feed the dinner crowd tonight.
by ERIN SIMPSON photos ANDY LYONS food styling JILL LUST recipes JULIANA HALE

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JUNE 2009 177


food WHATS COOKING

BASIL-TOMATO SALAD PORK AND NOODLE SALAD GINGER-SOY DRESSING In screw-top jar
The flavors of pesto mix and mingle into a PREP: 25 MIN. BAKE: 25+5 MIN. OVEN: 425F combine 13 cup vegetable oil, 3 Tbsp.
salad. For a meal, serve with chicken or fish 1 recipe Ginger-Soy Dressing, right lime juice, 3 Tbsp. rice vinegar, 1 Tbsp.
drizzled with the Lemon Vinaigrette. 1 34 - to 1-lb. pork tenderloin brown sugar, 1 Tbsp. grated fresh ginger,
START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. OVEN 425F 1 3.75-oz. pkg. bean threads or 1 Tbsp. soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. honey, 1 tsp.
1 recipe Lemon Vinaigrette, below cellophane noodles toasted sesame oil, 14 tsp. salt, and 14 tsp.
1 small baguette or French roll 2 cups shredded napa cabbage crushed red pepper. Cover; shake well.
2 Tbsp. olive oil 2 medium carrots, shredded Refrigerate up to 3 days.
2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup thinly sliced radishes WONTON CRISPS Line baking sheet with
1 small head green leaf lettuce, torn 2 cups torn bok choy or baby bok choy foil. Lightly coat with nonstick cooking
(6 cups) 12 cup cilantro leaves spray. Place 12 wonton wrappers on baking
3 cups fresh basil, torn 1 recipe Wonton Crisps, right sheet. Brush tops of wrappers with 1 Tbsp.
2 cups grape tomatoes, halved, or sesame or peanut oil. Bake in a 425F oven
chopped plum tomatoes 1. Prepare Ginger-Soy Dressing; set aside. for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden (wontons
12 cup pine nuts, toasted 2. Preheat oven to 425F. Line a 15101- will continue to brown after baking). When
2 oz. Parmesan cheese, shaved inch pan with foil; set aside. Trim fat from cool, break into pieces.
pork; place in prepared pan. Sprinkle with EACH SERVING 351 cal, 17 g fat (2 g sat. fat), 38
1. Prepare Lemon Vinaigrette; set aside. salt and black pepper. Roast 25 minutes, or mg chol, 529 mg sodium, 35 g carbo, 2 g fiber, 15
2. Preheat oven to 425F. Split baguette in until internal temperature reaches 155F, g pro. Daily Values 99% vit. A, 51% vit. C, 8%
half horizontally. In small bowl combine brushing with 1 tablespoon of the dressing calcium, 10% iron.
olive oil and garlic. Brush onto cut sides of the last 5 minutes of cooking. Cover with
baguette. Cut each bread piece lengthwise foil; let stand 15 minutes. Slice thinly.
into 3 or 4 breadsticks. Place on baking 3. Meanwhile, prepare noodles according
sheet. Bake 3 to 5 minutes or until toasted. to package directions. Rinse with cold
Transfer to wire rack; cool. water to cool; drain well. With scissors, snip
3. In large bowl combine lettuce and basil. noodles in short lengths. Add cabbage; toss.
In 3- to 4-quart glass canister or desired 4. In 3-quart dish layer noodle mixture,
container layer greens, tomatoes, pine carrots, pork, and radishes. Drizzle with
nuts, and cheese. Serve with breadsticks half of the Ginger-Soy dressing. Top with
and Lemon Vinaigrette. MAKES 6 SERVINGS. bok choy and cilantro. Refrigerate,
LEMON VINAIGRETTE In small screw-top jar covered, until ready to serve or up to
combine 12 cup olive oil, 1 tsp. finely 24 hours. Serve with Wonton Crisps; pass
shredded lemon peel, 13 cup lemon juice remaining dressing. MAKES 6 SERVINGS.
(1 large lemon), 4 cloves minced garlic, 1
tsp. sugar, 14 tsp. salt, and 14 tsp. ground
black pepper. Cover; shake well.
EACH SERVING (WITH BREADSTICK) 449 cal,
33 g fat (6 g sat. fat), 8 mg chol, 502 mg sodium,
30 g carbo, 3 g fiber, 13 g pro. Daily Values: 87%
vit. A, 43% vit. C, 19% calcium, 22% iron.

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food WHATS COOKING

SOUTHERN COBB SALAD


A creamy cheese dressing pulls together
crisp fried chicken, black-eyed peas, sweet
peppers, and pecans for a satisfying salad.
PREP: 30 MIN. COOK: 6 MIN.
Perfectly Hard-Cooked Eggs
1 recipe Pimiento Cheese Dressing, Place eggs in single layer in a medium saucepan.
below Tip from Completely cover with cold water. Cook over medium-high
heat until water comes to a rapid boil. Remove from heat,
3 hard-cooked eggs the Test cover, and let stand 15 minutes. Drain. Run under cold
2
1
skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
egg
Kitchen water or place in a bowl of ice water until cool.
1 Tbsp. milk
1 tsp. bottled hot pepper sauce
13 cup all-purpose flour
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
1 tsp. snipped fresh oregano
(optional)
1 15.8-oz. can black-eyed peas, rinsed
and drained
1 large head butterhead (Boston or
Bibb) lettuce, torn (8 cups)
1 red sweet pepper, cut in strips
12 cup pecan halves, toasted

1. Prepare Pimento Cheese Dressing; set


aside. Halve eggs lengthwise and scoop
out yolks. In a bowl mash yolks with a
fork. Stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons Pimiento
Cheese Dressing until smooth. Spoon
yolk mixture into egg halves; set aside.
2. Place chicken in heavy-duty plastic bag
(do not seal). Pound chicken lightly with
meat mallet to even thickness of 12 inch.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In shallow
dish, beat together egg, milk, and hot
pepper sauce. In another shallow dish,
place flour. Dip chicken in egg mixture;
dredge in flour. In large skillet heat
2 tablespoons of the oil. Add chicken; cook
6 minutes, turning once, or until golden
and chicken is no longer pink (170F).
Drain. Cool chicken slightly; cut in strips.
3. In bowl combine remaining oil, vinegar,
and oregano. Add peas; toss to coat.
4. To serve, place lettuce on platter.
Arrange chicken, peas, red pepper, pecans,
and deviled eggs. Pass remaining Pimiento
Cheese Dressing. MAKES 6 SERVINGS.
PIMIENTO CHEESE DRESSING Let 1 cup finely
shredded sharp cheddar cheese stand at
room temperature 30 minutes. In bowl
beat cheese and 12 cup mayonnaise with
an electric mixer on medium to combine.
Add 12 cup milk, one 2-oz. jar drained
diced pimientos, 18 tsp. each cayenne
pepper, salt, and black pepper. Beat to mix.
EACH SERVING 536 cal, 39 g fat (9 g sat. fat),
197 mg chol, 668 mg sodium, 22 g carbo, 5 g
fiber, 26 g pro. Daily Values: 76% vit. A, 61%
vit. C, 23% calcium, 20% iron.

180 JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS


food WHATS COOKING

SMOKED SALMON 1. Prepare Yogurt-Cardamom Dressing; YOGURT-CARDAMOM DRESSING In small


AND MELON SALAD set aside. bowl combine one 6-oz. carton plain
Make this for brunch or a light, no-cook 2. In small bowl combine mint, lemon lowfat yogurt, 14 cup olive oil,
dinner. Lively, spicy-sweet cardamom adds peel, and pepper; set aside. In a trifle dish 2 Tbsp. lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. honey,
depth of flavor to the dish and complements or straight-sided glass serving bowl place 1 clove minced garlic, 12 tsp. ground
the smoky salmon and cool melon. cantaloupe, fennel, blueberries, salmon, cardamom or ground nutmeg, 12 tsp.
START TO FINISH: 25 MIN. and honeydew. Sprinkle with mint cracked black pepper, and 14 tsp. salt.
1 recipe Yogurt-Cardamom mixture. Serve with Yogurt-Cardamom EACH SERVING 239 cal, 12 g fat (2 g sat. fat),
Dressing, right Dressing. MAKES 6 SERVINGS. 10 mg chol, 452 mg sodium, 26 g carbo, 3 g
13 cup mint leaves, coarsely chopped fiber, 10 g pro. Daily Values 33% vit. A, 77%
1 tsp. finely shredded lemon peel vit. C, 9% calcium, 10% iron.

a head start
14 tsp. cracked black pepper
12 a cantaloupe, peeled and cut in thin
wedges (about 2 cups)
2 cups thinly sliced fennel TO MAKE THESE SALADS IN ADVANCE OR TO TOTE,
2 cups blueberries or seedless prepare the dressings separately and store in a jar or other airtight container.
red grapes Refrigerate dressings and undressed salads, covered, up to 24 hours. As an exception,
8 oz. smoked salmon, skin and bones half of the dressing should be added to the Pork and Noodle Salad before chilling. For
removed, coarsely broken a picnic, any of these salads can be layered in glass jars for individual servings.
12 a honeydew melon, cut in cubes
and/or balls (about 2 cups)

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4 12 -inch-thick pork rib chops and pork is slightly pink in center.
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BLT SALAD WITH WARM VINAIGRETTE TURKEY BURGERS WITH


MUSTARD SAUCE
8 slices bacon
4 slices country Italian bread 5 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns
112 cups cherry tomatoes 1 lb. ground raw turkey
8 cups torn romaine 1 egg, lightly beaten
13 cup blue cheese crumbles 3 Tbsp. honey mustard
14 cup cider vinegar 14 tsp. each salt and black pepper
14 cup olive oil 1 Tbsp. olive or cooking oil
1 tsp. sugar 13 cup light mayonnaise
1 tsp. Dijon-style mustard 1 medium tomato, sliced
Salt and ground black pepper 1 medium avocado, pitted, peeled, and sliced

1. In large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, 1. For bread crumbs, in blender or food processor coarsely
turning occasionally. Remove bacon from skillet; drain on process one roll. In large bowl combine turkey, egg,
paper towels. 1 cup of the crumbs, 1 tablespoon of the mustard, and the
2. Meanwhile, toast bread. Halve cherry tomatoes. Break salt and pepper. Shape turkey mixture into four patties.
bacon in 2-inch pieces. On plates layer toast, romaine, 2. In extra-large nonstick skillet cook turkey patties in
tomatoes, bacon, and blue cheese. hot oil over medium heat for 12 minutes, turning once, or
3. For vinaigrette, in screw-top jar combine vinegar, oil, until no longer pink (165F).
sugar, and mustard. Shake well. Season to taste with salt 3. For mustard sauce, in small bowl combine mayonnaise
and pepper. Drizzle vinaigrette on salads. SERVES 4. and remaining 2 tablespoons mustard. Spread some sauce
EACH SERVING 375 cal, 26 g fat (7 g sat. fat), 31 mg chol, on remaining four rolls. Layer turkey patty, tomato,
923 mg sodium, 24 g carbo, 4 g fiber, 14 g pro. avocado, a dollop of sauce, and roll top. SERVES 4.
Daily Values: 145% vit. A, 59% vit. C, 14% calcium, 14% iron. EACH SERVING 610 cal, 31 g fat (6 g sat. fat), 149 mg chol,
778 mg sodium, 51 g carbo, 6 g fiber, 31 g pro.
Daily Values: 9% vit. A, 29% vit. C, 11% calcium, 24% iron.

STIR-FRY SHRIMP WITH CHEESY GRITS CHICKEN-BROCCOLI MAC & CHEESE


2 red and/or yellow sweet peppers 8 oz. dried rigatoni
12 cup quick-cooking hominy grits 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
12 cup shredded Mexican cheese 1 2 to 2 14 lb. whole roasted chicken
blend (2 oz.) 1 5.2-oz. pkg. semisoft cheese
112 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and with garlic and fine herbs
deveined, tails intact 34 to 1 cup milk
12 tsp. chili powder 14 cup oil-packed dried tomatoes,
14 cup olive oil drained and snipped
1 cup cilantro sprigs Fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, optional
1 Tbsp. cider vinegar
Lemon wedges and cilantro sprigs, optional 1. In large saucepan cook pasta according to package
directions, adding broccoli florets during the last 3 minutes
1. Halve, seed, and coarsely chop peppers. In medium of cooking time. While pasta is cooking, remove meat from
saucepan heat 134 cups water to boiling. Stir in grits and roasted chicken. Coarsely chop chicken. Drain pasta and
peppers. Return to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, broccoli; set aside.
5 minutes, until most water is absorbed and grits are tender. 2. In same saucepan combine cheese, the 34 cup milk,
Stir in cheese. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Cover; keep warm. tomatoes, and 14 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
2. In bowl toss shrimp with chili powder. Heat 1 tablespoon Cook and stir until cheese is melted. Add pasta mixture
oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp. and chicken. Heat through. If necessary, thin with
Cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until shrimp are opaque. additional milk. Sprinkle fresh parsley. SERVES 4.
3. In food processor combine remaining oil, cilantro, EACH SERVING 667 cal, 34 g fat (15 g sat. fat), 163 mg chol, 872 mg
vinegar, and 2 tablespoons water. Drizzle over shrimp and sodium, 52 g carbo, 3 g fiber, 40 g pro. Daily Values: 9% vit. A,
grits. Serve with lemon and cilantro. SERVES 4. 80% vit. C, 11% calcium, 24% iron.
EACH SERVING 385 cal, 21 g fat (5 g sat. fat), 185 mg chol, 423 mg
sodium, 21 g carbo, 3 g fiber, 29 g pro. Daily Values: 68% vit. A,
164% vit. C, 17% calcium, 25% iron. Plan meals using Everyday Easy
recipes at BHG.com/mealideas

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Scott Peacock creates perfect succotash with
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the ideal
clAssic succotAsh
In the South, butter beans are a popular variety
Strain beans into sieve. Set aside.
2. Shuck corn. Using clean terry cloth kitchen
succotash
of fresh shelled bean similar to baby limas. towel gently rub corn to remove silks. Using Is as good on
PreP: 15 min. COOK: 30 min. sharp knife, cut corn kernels from cobs. Its oWn as it is an
2 cups fresh shelled butter or lima beans 3. In large skillet heat butter over medium-high accompaniment.
Kosher salt heat until melted and foaming. Add corn. Lightly try this pure and
2 large ears fresh corn (about 2 cups) season with salt and pepper, stirring to coat corn
simple version, then
customize yours with
2 tbsp. unsalted butter in butter. Cook 1 to 2 minutes. Add beans. Lightly
tomatoes, squash, and
Freshly ground black pepper season with salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute more,
14
herbs on hand.
cup heavy cream taking care not to overcook corn and beans.
14 cup minced country ham 4. Add cream and ham. Cook just until heated Is FLeXIbLe and
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and refrigerate in
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on maturity and freshness. simplest, most fuss-free way to
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The butter should be just melted you have on hand.
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SAUCY COUNTRY RIBS 14 cup ketchup
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sauces (or triple one of the sauces) and grill. 1 Tbsp. yellow mustard
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colored green beans cook and chill as 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Trim fat from 14 tsp. ground black pepper
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and refrigerate separately, then toss in large roasting pans.* Place ribs in a single 13 recipe Saucy Country Ribs
with the salad just before serving. Fresh parsley or cilantro (optional)
layer, meaty side up. Generously sprinkle
POTATO SALAD Combine all with salt and black pepper. Cover with foil.
ingredients except the avocado. Cover 2. Bake ribs 1 34 to 2 hours or until tender. 1. In saucepan combine rhubarb, onion, and
and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Just Carefully remove foil. water; bring to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer,
before serving, stir in avocado. Thin 3. For charcoal grill, place ribs, in batches, on covered, 5 minutes. Add jam, ketchup,
dressing with a little milk if needed. the grill rack directly over medium coals. vinegar, mustard, chipotle pepper, garlic,
Grill 10 to 15 minutes, brushing with sauces Worcestershire, pepper, and salt. Bring to
GARDEN SLIDERS Make the bean
as directed in sauce recipes. (For gas grill, boiling; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.
spread up to 2 days ahead; refrigerate,
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ahead. Assemble sliders 2 hours ahead. ribs on grill rack. Cover and grill as above.) grilling. Occasionally brush with additional
4. Serve or transfer to a slow cooker set on sauce during grilling. Sprinkle with parsley.
BASIL LEMONADE After removing low to keep warm. MAKES 4 SERVINGS. Pass remaining sauce. MAKES 4 SERVINGS.
fresh basil, cover and refrigerate up *If you dont have two large roasting pans, EACH SERVING (RIBS AND SAUCE) 512 cal, 14 g fat
to 3 days. use two extra-large disposable roasting pans (5 g sat. fat), 187 mg chol, 683 mg sodium, 39 g
COOL-AS-A-CUKE LEMONADE Make (placed on baking sheets for support), or a carbo, 2 g fiber, 54 g pro. Daily Values: 5% vit. A,
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refrigerate. Stir before serving. EACH SERVING (RIBS ONLY) 351 cal, 13 g fat (5 g sat.
fat), 187 mg chol, 330 mg sodium, 0 g carbo, 0 g 3. SWEET MUSTARD
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Make up to 2 days ahead; cover and 12 cup packed brown sugar
refrigerate. To serve, stir and add
A TRIO OF SAUCES 14 cup yellow mustard
berries and watermelon wedges.
1. ROSEMARY & CITRUS 14 cup ketchup
MINI CORN DOGS Make these fresh. PREP: 10 MIN. 14 cup dill relish
Skewer hotdogs ahead of time; cover 14 cup coarsely chopped fresh rosemary 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
and refrigerate. Once fried, corn dogs 14 cup olive oil 12 tsp. ground black pepper
can be kept warm in a 200F oven up to 2 Tbsp. finely shredded lemon peel 13 recipe Saucy Country Ribs
30 minutes. 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. finely shredded orange peel In bowl combine brown sugar, mustard,
PEACH PIE TWISTERS Store in an
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for 24 hours. Reheat in a 350F oven on a
12 tsp. sea salt or salt Generously brush ribs with sauce the last
baking sheet for 8 minutes or until warm.
13 recipe Saucy Country Ribs 5 minutes of grilling. Pass remaining sauce.
Lemon wedges (optional) MAKES 4 SERVINGS.
EACH SERVING (RIBS AND SAUCE) 488 cal, 14 g fat
In bowl combine rosemary, oil, lemon peel (5 g sat. fat), 187 mg chol, 916 mg sodium, 33 g
and juice, orange peel, grapefruit peel, and carbo, 1 g fiber, 54 g pro. Daily Values: 3% vit. A,
4% vit. C, 9% calcium, 16% iron.

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soybeans (edamame), thawed dressing mix classics:
1 14.5-oz. can cut wax beans, rinsed 14 tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)
and drained 1 stalk celery, bias-sliced Place CLauSSEn dill spears
1 15-oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed 3 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped in between a grilled hot dog
and drained 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and and bun.
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped chopped (optional)
top sliders with CLauSSEn
4 large carrots, coarsely shredded Salt and ground black pepper
Fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley, dill minis for the ultimate
1. In large saucepan cook green beans in coarsely snipped (optional) burger bite.
boiling lightly salted water for 10 minutes Add extra zest to a grilled
or just until tender; drain and rinse with 1. Preheat oven to 425F. Place potatoes,
chicken sandwich with
cold water. Set aside. onion, and garlic in 15101-inch baking
2. In extra-large bowl combine vinegar, pan. Drizzle olive oil; toss to coat. Roast, CLauSSEn dill slices.
tomato juice, oil, wine, sugar, Worcester- uncovered, 20 minutes. Stir vegetables; add
shire, mustard and garlic. Stir in beans, corn. Roast 15 to 20 minutes more or until CLauSSEn.
green onion, and carrot. Refrigerate, vegetables are tender and browned. the Worlds Most Excellent Pickle.
covered, 4 to 48 hours. Serve with a slotted 2. For dressing, in large bowl whisk
spoon. MAKES 12 (ABOUT 1-CUP) SERVINGS. together mayonnaise, vinegar, salad
EACH SERVING 174 cal, 6 g fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg dressing mix, and cayenne pepper. Add
chol, 231 mg sodium, 24 g carbo, 6 g fiber, 7 g roasted vegetables; toss to coat. Stir in
pro. Daily Values: 75% vit. A, 24% vit. C, 8% celery, eggs, and avocado. Season to taste
calcium, 11% iron. with salt and pepper. Transfer to serving
dish. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve warm or
chilled. MAKES 12 SERVINGS.
EACH SERVING 267 cal, 15 g fat (2 g sat. fat),
58 mg chol, 362 mg sodium, 19 g carbo, 2 g fiber,
4 g pro. Daily Values: 5% vit. A, 28% vit. C,
7% calcium, 5% iron.
For more information,
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Barbecue taste that
could spark a stampede.
2009 Kraft Foods

The original BBQ Chicken Pizza from CPK.


Juicy white meat chicken, sweet BBQ sauce
and cilantro. Its all the taste of takeout, but in
your grocers freezer. www.cpkfrozen.com

A tradition of being non-traditional.

food BARBECUE BASH RECIPES


14 -inch-thick slices baguette
24 sodium, 23 g carbo, 3 g fiber, 6 g pro. Daily Values:
2 medium roma tomatoes, cut in 3% vit. A, 5% vit. C, 3% calcium, 9% iron.
14 -inch-thick slices
1 small cucumber, cut in 14-inch- BASIL LEMONADE
thick slices PREP: 15 MIN. CHILL: 8 HOURS
Small celery top sprigs, small tomato 12 cups cold water
wedges, and/or pickle slices (optional) 2 12-oz. cans frozen lemonade
concentrate, thawed
1. For bean spread, in blender or food 13 cup sugar
processor combine beans, 1 tablespoon of 14 cup fresh lime juice
the oil, the garlic, and Italian seasoning. 12 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves,
Cover; blend or process until smooth. torn (one .75-oz. pkg.)
Season with salt and ground black pepper. Lemon slices and fresh basil (optional)
2. To grill squash, toss squash slices with
remaining tablespoon olive oil. Place in a 1. In extra-large bowl or pitcher combine
grill basket. Place basket directly over water, lemonade concentrate, sugar, and lime
GARDEN SLIDERS medium coals for about 5 minutes or just juice. Stir well to combine. Stir in torn basil
For a no-cook starter, serve the squash in until squash is tender, turning once. leaves. Cover; refrigerate 8 hours.
these sandwiches fresh rather than grilled. 3. Spread one side of each bread slice with 2. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into
START TO FINISH: 30 MIN. bean spread. Top half of the bread with serving container; discard basil leaves. Chill
1 15- to 16-oz. can Great Northern or tomato, squash, and cucumber slices. Top up to 3 days.
cannellini beans, rinsed and drained with remaining bread slices, spread side 3. Serve over ice with lemon slices and fresh
2 Tbsp. olive oil down. Secure sandwiches with wooden basil. MAKES 12 SERVINGS.
2 cloves garlic, minced (1 tsp.) picks. Top with celery sprigs, tomato EACH SERVING 125 cal, 0 g fat, 0 mg chol, 9 mg
12 tsp. Italian seasoning, crushed wedges, and/or pickle slices. MAKES sodium, 33 g carbo, 0 g fiber, 0 g pro. Daily Values:
1 medium yellow summer squash, cut 12 APPETIZER-SIZE SANDWICHES. 0% vit. A, 19% vit. C, 1% calcium, 2% iron.
in 14-inch-thick slices EACH SLIDER 120 cal, 2 g fat, 0 mg chol, 289 mg

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BARBECUE BASH RECIPES
in remaining lemonade concentrate and
food
chol, 8 mg sodium, 37 g carbo, 1 g fiber, 1 g pro. Daily
water. Cover; chill up to 24 hours. Values: 12% vit. A, 66% vit. C, 2% calcium, 4% iron.
2. Stir before serving. Serve over ice with
cucumber slices. MAKES 12 SERVINGS.
EACH SERVING 106 cal, 0 g fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg
chol, 8 mg sodium, 27 g carbo, 0 g fiber, 0 g pro. Daily get the look see page 166
Values: 1% vit. A, 18% vit. C, 1% calcium, 3% iron. ECO-FLATWARE BUNDLES Tie
together disposable (and compostable!)
WATERMELON-BERRY bamboo flatware with folded recycled
LEMONADE paper towels. Find biodegradable
PREP: 25 MIN. CHILL: UP TO 24 HRS. tableware at greenpartygoods.com
8 cups cubed seeded watermelon
3 cups hulled and quartered strawberries TABLE COVERING Create casual
charm with make-do runners made
2 12-oz. cans frozen lemonade
with remnants from the fabric store.
concentrate, thawed
Top with craft paper to catch spills.
8 cups water
COOL-AS-A-CUKE LEMONADE Wedges of fresh watermelon (optional) MESSY FINGER MOP-UP Have a roll
PREP: 10 MIN. Whole hulled strawberries (optional) of paper towels out for your guests to
1 English cucumber, coarsely chopped help themselves. Dress it up by sliding
2 12-oz. cans frozen lemonade 1. In blender, combine half of the a wooden spoon with a colorful tag
concentrate, thawed watermelon, strawberries, and lemonade attached into the paper towel roll.
10 cups water concentrate. Cover; blend until smooth. DESSERT CUPS Serve grab-and-eat
Cucumber slices (optional) Transfer to serving container. Repeat with desserts by attaching spoons to paper
remaining. Add water; chill up to 2 days. cups. Tie on with strips cut from the
1. In blender, combine cucumber and 1 can 2. Serve over ice with watermelon wedges table fabric or any ribbon on hand.
lemonade concentrate; blend until almost and strawberries. MAKES 12 SERVINGS.
smooth. Transfer to serving container. Stir EACH SERVING 145 cal, 0 g fat (0 g sat. fat), 0 mg
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS JUNE 2009 209

Giddy up, taste buds.


New Flatbread Melts are here.

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A tradition of being non-traditional.
food BARBECUE BASH RECIPES
Fold crust over filling. Using the tines of a
fork, press long sides together to seal. Fold
the top edge of the crust back to expose
some of the filling. Repeat with remaining
wedges and filling.
4. Place pies on prepared baking sheets.
Prick top crusts of pies two or three times
with a fork. Sprinkle with the
1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar or chili
powder-sugar mixture. Bake 15 to
18 minutes or until filling is bubbly and
pastry is golden brown. Cool pies on pans
slightly to serve warm, or cool completely.
5. Serve standing upright in paper cups or
in glasses with a scoop of ice cream. MAKES
12 TWISTERS.
BLUE CHEESE AND BACON from sliding off. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes EACH SERVING 188 cal, 9 g fat (3 g sat. fat), 3 mg chol,
MINI CORN DOGS more or until golden brown, turning to 148 mg sodium, 24 g carbo, 1 g fiber, 1 g pro. Daily
Bring the state fair to your backyard. Blue brown evenly. Remove and drain on a Values: 2% vit. A, 4% vit. C, 0% calcium, 1% iron.
cheese and bacon in the batter make these baking sheet lined with paper towels. Keep
little treats blue ribbon-worthy. warm in a 200F oven while frying
PREP: 30 MIN. COOK: 2 TO 3 MIN./BATCH remaining franks. Serve warm with honey
1
23
cup all-purpose flour
cup yellow cornmeal
mustard and/or Blue Cheese Dip. Sprinkle
parsley. MAKES 12 APPETIZER CORN DOGS. all this food for
2
1 12
12
Tbsp. sugar
tsp. baking powder
BLUE CHEESE DIP In medium bowl combine
23 cup mayonnaise, 14 cup dairy sour under $100?
tsp. dry mustard cream, 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese, 1 Offer the crowd a generous spread
14 tsp. salt teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, and 18 while keeping your budget intact. The
1 Tbsp. shortening teaspoon ground black pepper. Cover and total is based on serving the entire
34 cup milk chill until ready to serve. menu. Spend less by serving plain
14 cup blue cheese EACH CORN DOG 259 cal, 15 g fat (6 g sat. fat), lemonade or by making your favorite
1 egg 49 mg chol, 564 mg sodium, 23 g carbo, 1 g fiber, from-the-pantry barbecue sauce. Or
3 slices bacon, crisp-cooked and finely 9 g pro. Daily Values: 2% vit. A, 0% vit. C, 5% spend more by serving grilled chicken
crumbled or chopped calcium, 9% iron. or spareribs instead of country ribs.
Oil for deep frying Heres what we spent:
6 jumbo beef franks, cut in half SUMMER PEACH PIE TWISTERS Rosemary & Citrus Ribs $12.99
crosswise PREP: 40 MIN. BAKE: 15 MIN. OVEN: 400F Rhubarb-Chipotle Ribs $15.12
12 6-inch wooden skewers 1 15-oz. pkg. rolled refrigerated Sweet Mustard Ribs $ 12.14
Honey mustard or mustard unbaked piecrust (2 crusts) Four-Bean Salad $8.26
Blue Cheese Dip (optional) 3 medium peaches, pitted and chopped, Potato Salad $6.90
Fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley (optional) or one 16-oz. pkg. frozen unsweetened Garden Sliders $5.99
peach slices, thawed and chopped Basil Lemonade $7.41
1. In large bowl combine flour, cornmeal, 23 cup tiny marshmallows Cool-as-a-Cuke Lemonade $4.53
sugar, baking powder, dry mustard, and 12 tsp. cinnamon sugar or chili powder Watermelon-Berry Lemonade $8.94
salt. Cut in the shortening until mixture 1 Tbsp. cinnamon sugar or 1 Tbsp. Mini Corn Dogs $9.59
resembles fine crumbs. In a blender sugar mixed with 12 tsp. chili powder Peach Pie Twisters $7.54
combine milk, blue cheese, and egg; cover Vanilla ice cream (optional)
Total $99.41
and blend until almost smooth. Add egg
mixture to flour mixture along with bacon; 1. Let piecrusts stand at room temperature Costs are based on national brand
mix well. (Batter will be thick.) according to package directions. Preheat prices in Des Moines, Iowa,
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 inch of oil in a heavy oven to 400F. Line two large baking supermarkets during February 2009
10-inch skillet over medium heat to 365F. sheets with parchment paper or foil; and do not include optional ingredients.
(should take about 15 minutes). lightly grease the foil if using. Set aside. Costs may vary by region or season.
3. Insert skewers into ends of franks. 2. In medium bowl combine peaches,
Holding onto skewers, hold franks over marshmallows, and the 12 teaspoon
bowl of cornmeal mixture. Spoon cinnamon sugar or chili powder.
cornmeal mixture on franks and slightly 3. Unroll one piecrust. Cut crust into
spread to completely cover. Place coated 6 wedges. Spoon a scant 14 cup of the
franks, 3 or 4 at a time, on their sides in hot peach mixture along one long side of each
oil. Turn franks with tongs after about wedge, 12 inch from edge of crust. Brush
10 seconds of cooking to prevent batter edge of long sides of crust with a little water.

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TOTE-AND-SLICE LOAF SANDWICH WATERMELON COOLER
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3
cup dried tomatoes 1. Place tomatoes in a small bowl. Add enough 3 cups coarsely chopped 1. Place watermelon in a blender or food processor.
(not oil-packed) boiling water to cover and let stand for seeded watermelon Cover and blend until smooth. Strain watermelon
1 1-lb. loaf Italian or 10 minutes. Drain tomatoes and place in a food 4
3
cup sugar puree through a fine mesh sieve; discard pulp.
French bread processor; cover and process until finely 2
1
cup lightly packed fresh 2. In a large bowl combine sugar and mint.
2
1
an 8-oz. pkg. cream chopped. Or finely chop tomatoes by hand. mint leaves Using the back of a wooden spoon, lightly crush
cheese, softened 2. Split loaf in half horizontally. Remove some 2 cups white grape juice mint by pressing it against the side of the bowl.
3
1
cup basil pesto soft bread from the bottom half of the loaf, 1 tsp. finely shredded Add grape juice, lime peel, lime juice, and
4 oz. thinly sliced provolone leaving a 12-inch-thick shell. lime peel watermelon puree, stirring until sugar is
cheese 3. Spread cream cheese on cut sides of both 4
3
cup fresh lime juice, chilled dissolved. Stir in club soda. Serve in glasses over
8 oz. thinly sliced peppered bread halves. Spread top half with dried 32 oz. (4 cups) club soda, ice. If desired, garnish with fresh mint sprigs
or regular salami tomatoes and bottom half with pesto. On chilled and watermelon wedges or balls. Serve
1 medium fresh banana bottom half layer provolone cheese, salami, Fresh mint sprigs (optional) immediately. MAKES 9 SERVINGS.
pepper or 8 bottled banana banana peppers, onion, and loaf top, spread Watermelon wedges
peppers, stemmed, side down. or balls (optional)
seeded, and sliced 4. If toting, tightly wrap loaf in plastic. To
2
1
medium red onion, serve, slice loaf crosswise into six sandwiches.
thinly sliced If desired, spear a salad pepper and olive on
Small salad peppers and/or long toothpicks; insert through sandwiches.


pimiento-stuffed green MAKES 6 SANDWICHES.
olives (optional)
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SPARKLING PEACH PUNCH SKILLET CHICKEN SALAD PITAS


1 1. In resealable plastic bag set in shallow dish,
3 cups water 1. In large saucepan combine water, sugar, and 3 cup snipped fresh cilantro
1 combine 13 cup cilantro, chili sauce, 2 tablespoons
1 12 cups sugar gelatin. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve. 4 cup Asian sweet chili sauce
1 3-oz. pkg. peach- 2. Place undrained peach slices in blender. 2 Tbsp. lime juice lime juice, garlic, oil, and salt. Add chicken. Seal
flavored gelatin Cover; blend until smooth. In extra-large bowl 1 Tbsp. minced garlic bag; turn to coat. Marinate, refrigerated, 1 hour.
1 29-oz. can peach slices in combine gelatin mixture, pureed peaches, 1 tsp. olive oil 2. Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat.
1 Add chicken mixture, half at a time, and cook
light syrup peach nectar, and lemon juice. Divide peach 8 tsp. kosher salt or salt
4 11.3-oz. cans peach nectar mixture among four 1-quart containers. Cover 2 lb. skinless, boneless 3 minutes per batch, stirring occasionally.
1 and freeze overnight or until firm. chicken breast halves, cut Return all chicken to skillet. Add sweet pepper;
2 cup lemon juice
8 10-oz. bottles ginger ale or NOTE Mixture can be frozen up to 3 months. Use in 1-inch pieces continue cooking 5 minutes more or until
club soda as many containers as needed to continue with 1 large red sweet pepper, chicken is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
Step 3. (Each quart makes 6 servings.) cut in bite-size strips Using a slotted spoon transfer chicken mixture
2 to large bowl. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 8 hours.
3. To serve, place one or more containers at 3 cup mayonnaise
1 3. For dressing, in bowl combine mayonnaise,
room temperature for 1 hour. Break in chunks 2 cup snipped fresh cilantro
1
with large fork. Place in punch bowl or jug. Stir 2 Tbsp. lime juice 2 cup cilantro, and 2 tablespoons lime juice. To
in 2 bottles of ginger ale per container of peach 8 pita bread rounds serve, top each pita with a lettuce leaf. Spoon
mixture until slushy. MAKES 24 SERVINGS (FOUR 8 leaves red or green chicken mixture on half of each pita (if
6-SERVING BATCHES). leaf lettuce necessary, drain excess liquid from chicken).
Drizzle with dressing.

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better HEALTH

Summers Seven
These warm-weather tips will have you breezing
through the season in full health. by DOUG DONALDSON

AS SPRING TURNS to hotter and hotter for the USDA. Groceries left in a car while you
days, your activities will naturally change, too. run other errands can become unsafe before you
Youll be outside more, take a vacation, and maybe get home. If you travel more than an hour to a
make that family reunion. And with kids out of picnic or plan some running around after
school and schedules in ux, youre tempted to grocery shopping, bring along a cooler with ice
or gel packs and ll it with the perishables.

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eat less healthfully and abandon routines. Here
are seven healthy habits to enjoy in the sunshine

1
this summer while keeping t and staying safe.
VEGGIE-PACK VACATION MENUS
KEEP A SLEEP SCHEDULE Road food is usually fatty food, and well-
Its light later, and staying up late with the meaning relatives love to pack you full of fried
lengthening days can knock you out of your chicken at family reunions. Were not suggesting
delicate sleep routine. Maintain regular sleep you necessarily stick with a strict diet while
and wake-up times, and keep naps short, says youre vacationing (hey, it is a vacation after all).
Dr. Robert Aronson, medical director of the Instead, start meals with a big salad or a large
Cardinal Sleep Disorders Centers of America in helping of broccoli, which will help you eat less
Joliet, Illinois. Your body normally wants a little of the calorie-packed stuff without feeling
siesta on warm afternoons. So take one (ideally deprived, says Marisa Moore, a registered

2
in a hammock with a straw hat over your face). dietitian based in Atlanta and
Just keep it between 10 and 20 minutes. spokesperson for the
American Dietetic
Association. Add lean
PUT FOOD ON THE CLOCK protein to further satisfy
When food is at temperatures above 40 degrees your appetite.
Fahrenheit, bacteria that cause foodborne illness
can multiply quickly. Above 90 degrees (such as
the inside of a closed car on a hot summer day),
food can become dangerous after an hour, says
Maribel Alonso, technical information specialist
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KEEP WATER HANDY
When the mercury rises, you need to
drink much more water than you
Moore. Grilling kabobs of pine-
apples, peaches, and bananas is a
healthy change of pace, she says.
And foods that dont drip fat dont
think. Dehydration and heat stroke form the dangerous substances.
can happen in a hurry, even if you
dont notice yourself sweating. If
youre planning activities longer
than an hour, such as a hike or long
bike ride, drink 16 ounces before you
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The deer ticks that spread Lyme
disease are most active between May
leave, then swig 3 to 4 ounces about and July, and they lurk on the tips of
every 15 minutes during your outing. weeds and bushes, grabbing you as
Lastly, down another 16 ounces you brush by. Reports of Lyme
within 30 minutes after you nish. disease have increasedin 2007,

5
GRILL WITH A LIGHT TOUCH
You may have heard that grilling
meat, sh, and poultry over high
there were 27,444 cases reported,
more than any previous year. Use
insect repellents with 20 to 30
percent DEET or apply spray with
permethrin to pants, socks, and
heat can create cancer-causing shoes, says Lola Russell, spokes-
substances. To be on the safe side, person for the Centers for Disease
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better HEALTH CHAIR DIP Sit on
the edge of a sturdy
chair with your
hands grasping the
chair seat on either
side of your hips.

The Strength
Bend legs 90
degrees with your
feet flat on the
floor. Slide your

to Lose
butt off the chair
seat and walk feet
forward slightly,
maintaining the 90-
Push your
y weight around
ound (and down) degree angle with
ength training.
with the right kind of strength training your legs. Keeping
shoulders down,
by SELENE YEAGER photos MARTY BALDWIN
bend elbows so
that you lower hips
IF YOURE LIKE MOST WOMEN, when hen toward the floor
tow
you want to lose weight, you put down your fork and until your upper
unti
pick up your walking shoes. But theres something ng arms are nearly
arm
more you should do: strength training. It adds parallel to the floor.
para
Press back to the
Pres
much-needed muscle tissue, burns calories, and may
starting position.
star
even help throw the brakes on blood sugar spikess that
can lead to binge eating. CALF RAISE Stand
Unless you do something to stop it, your body loses on one foot, hands
about a half pound of muscle each year after age 25, on hips, or with a
says Tina Schmidt-McNulty, clinical exercise hand lightly resting
specialist at Purdue University Calumet Fitness on a wall or chair
Center in Indiana. Since muscle is your biggest back for balance.
Rise up on the ball
calorie burner, its like taking your foot off the gas
of one foot as high
pedal of your metabolism. That metabolic slowdown as possible. Hold,
can lead to a creeping weight gain of 1 to 2 pounds per and slowly return to
year, or 45 pounds of fat between the ages of 20 and 50 start. Repeat for a
for the average American woman. full rep, then switch
Trainer Cindy Boggs, director of West Virginias legs. If this is too
Active America and author of You Can Find Health in hard at first with
one foot, start with
Your Hectic World, says: Many women wonder why
both, as shown.
cellulite seems to appear out of nowhere as they get
older. Its because theyre losing toned, smooth
SPIDER Kneel on
muscle mass and replacing it with bumpy fat. By
all fours, back
building lean tissue through strength training, you
straight, hands
reclaim both your girlish gure and your youthful beneath shoulders
energy, Boggs says. and knees directly
Dont worry that youll get gigantic muscles or beneath hips.
think that you have to join a gymnothing could be Simultaneously
further from the truth. The following routine will get et raise your left arm
you nicely toned right at home. See page 234 for straight out to the
side while lifting
instructions on repetitions and frequency of workouts. ts.
your bent right leg
out to its side.
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A GREAT START One useful ally in losing or maintaining Repeat on other
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CHAIR SQUAT Stand


with arms straight out all that
with your back to a
sturdy chair. Bend knees
you need
and hips and sit back as
though lowering your This 10-exercise, at-
butt into the chair, home routine is
keeping knees behind simplicity defined. All you
need is a carpeted floor
toes, until thighs are
(or a mat), a sturdy chair,
nearly parallel to floor. a wall, and a set of
Lightly tap the seat with stairsin other words,
your behind (dont the inside of nearly any
actually sit). Then house in America. Do
return to start. one set of 8 to 12
repetitions (otherwise
known as reps) of each
HIP BRIDGE Liee SUPER WOMAN Lie move. Make sure your
on your back with facedown with your legs movements are slow and
knees bent and extended straight behind you, controlled to both
feet flat on the toes pointed and arms maximize gains and
floor about hip- extended straight overhead. reduce the chance of
distance apart, Hold your head straight in line injuries. For best results,
arms at your sides. with your spine and up off the do the routine three days
Contract your floor at a comfortable level. a week, with at least one
glutes and lift hips
p
ps Simultaneously raise your left day separating your last
up toward the workout from the next.
arm and your right leg until
ceiling as high as they are both a few inches off
comfortably the floor. Hold, and then
possible, ideally lower back to the starting
trying to form a position. Repeat with the
straight line from
m opposite arm and leg.
shoulders to knees.es. Alternate arms and legs
Lower back to throughout
oughout the exercise
starting position. until you have completed
complet half
a set to each side.

LATERAL LUNGE Stand CRISSCROSS CURL-UP Lie


with feet together,
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your sides. Take
T a giant hips bent so your feet are
step to yourr left side. As raised and your calves are
you plant your
o left foot,
our parallel to the floor. Place
bend your lefte knee and
eft hands loosely behind your
lower your butt
b toward the ears. Pull your navel to your
floor until your
yoour thigh is spine and contract your abs
nearly parallel
allel to the floor. to bring your head and
Do not allow w your knee to shoulders off the floor. Twist
jut over youru toes. Bend
ur your torso to bring the left
forward and d touch your elbow toward the right knee,
left ankle with both hands. then extend your arm past
Then push back up to the the outside of the knee while
starting position.
sition. Repeat straightening the left leg.
on the otherer side for a Return to start and repeat to
full repetition.
epetition. the opposite side.

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Qa:
STEP PUSH-UP Use a
How do I bump
platform like the one shown,
or face a staircase. Place
wn,
up my workout
hands about shoulder-width th
h to the next level?
apart on a step, arms If you begin to find this
extended, feet spaced routine easy, add a few
shoulder-width apart. Yourr twists to challenge your
body should form a straight htt muscles and keep the
line from head to heels. Bend
end results coming.
elbows and lower chest
toward step until elbows are
ar Lengthen your levers
bent 90 degrees. Push back
bacck The longer your body, the
to start. harder your muscles have
to work to move you. You
can make squats, lunges,
TEP-UP Place
PLANTED STEP-UP step-ups, and curl-ups
hands on hips and stand facing harder by placing your
a staircase. Place left foot on
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press into that foot to bring
or even harder by
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At the top of the move, straight overhead.
contract your glutes and Add a mini-move Once a
extend your right leg behind move becomes easy, up
you. Keeping your left foot on the ante by adding a small
the step, bring your right pause or mini-move in the
leg back down, and middle of each repetition.
lower your body until
For example, when doing
your right toe just touches the
floor. Immediately repeat,
the chair squats, lower all
completing a full set with one the way into the down
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Brief Summary of Full Prescribing Information dosages of 20, 75, and 200 mg/kg/day for two years. An increased incidence of uterine polyps was observed
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ORACEA is indicated only for the treatment of inflammatory lesions (papules and pustules) of rosacea in approximately 12.2 times that observed in female humans who use ORACEA (exposure comparison based upon
adult patients. area under the curve (AUC) values). No impact upon tumor incidence was observed in male rats at 200 mg/kg/
The dosage of ORACEA differs from that of doxycycline used to treat infections. To reduce the development day, or in either gender at the other dosages studied. Evidence of oncogenic activity was obtained in studies with
of resistant bacteria as well as to maintain the effectiveness of other antibacterial drugs, ORACEA should be related compounds, i.e., oxytetracycline (adrenal and pituitary tumors) and minocycline (thyroid tumors).
used only as indicated. Doxycycline demonstrated no potential to cause genetic toxicity in an in vitro point mutation study with
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY mammalian cells (CHO/HGPRT forward mutation assay) or in an in vivo micronucleus assay conducted in CD-1
mice. However, data from an in vitro assay with CHO cells for potential to cause chromosomal aberrations
Pharmacokinetics suggest that doxycycline is a weak clastogen.
ORACEA capsules are not bioequivalent to other doxycycline products.
Oral administration of doxycycline to male and female Sprague-Dawley rats adversely affected fertility and
CONTRAINDICATIONS reproductive performance, as evidenced by increased time for mating to occur, reduced sperm motility, velocity,
This drug is contraindicated in persons who have shown hypersensitivity to doxycycline or any of the other and concentration, abnormal sperm morphology, and increased pre-and post-implantation losses. Doxycycline
tetracyclines. induced reproductive toxicity at all dosages that were examined in this study, as even the lowest dosage
WARNINGS tested (50 mg/kg/day) induced a statistically significant reduction in sperm velocity. Note that 50 mg/kg/day is
Teratogenic effects: 1) Doxycycline, like other tetracycline-class antibiotics, can cause fetal harm approximately 3.6 times the amount of doxycycline contained in the recommended daily dose of ORACEA for a
when administered to a pregnant woman. If any tetracycline is used during pregnancy or if the 60-kg human when compared on the basis of AUC estimates. Although doxycycline impairs the fertility of rats
patient becomes pregnant while taking these drugs, the patient should be informed of the potential when administered at sufficient dosage, the effect of ORACEA on human fertility is unknown.
hazard to the fetus and treatment stopped immediately. Pregnancy: Teratogenic Effects: Pregnancy Category D. (see WARNINGS section). Results from animal
ORACEA should not be used during pregnancy (see PRECAUTIONS: Pregnancy). studies indicate that doxycycline crosses the placenta and is found in fetal tissues.
2) The use of drugs of the tetracycline class during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, Nonteratogenic effects: (see WARNINGS section).
infancy, and childhood up to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent discoloration of the teeth Labor and Delivery: The effect of tetracyclines on labor and delivery is unknown.
(yellow-gray-brown). This adverse reaction is more common during long-term use of the drug but has been
Nursing Mothers: Tetracyclines are excreted in human milk. Because of the potential for serious adverse reactions
observed following repeated short-term courses. Enamel hypoplasia has also been reported. Tetracycline
drugs, therefore, should not be used during tooth development unless other drugs are not likely to in infants from doxycycline, ORACEA should not be used in mothers who breastfeed. (see WARNINGS section).
be effective or are contraindicated. Pediatric Use: ORACEA should not be used in infants and children less than 8 years of age (see WARNINGS
3) All tetracyclines form a stable calcium complex in any bone-forming tissue. A decrease in fibula growth rate section). ORACEA has not been studied in children of any age with regard to safety or efficacy, therefore use
has been observed in premature human infants given oral tetracycline in doses of 25 mg/kg every 6 hours. in children is not recommended.
This reaction was shown to be reversible when the drug was discontinued. ADVERSE REACTIONS
Results of animal studies indicate that tetracyclines cross the placenta, are found in fetal tissues, and can Adverse Reactions in Clinical Trials of ORACEA: In controlled clinical trials of adult patients with mild to
cause retardation of skeletal development on the developing fetus. Evidence of embryotoxicity has been noted moderate rosacea, 537 patients received ORACEA or placebo over a 16-week period. The most frequent
in animals treated early in pregnancy (see PRECAUTIONS: Pregnancy section). adverse reactions occurring in these studies are listed in the table below.
Gastrointestinal effects: Pseudomembranous colitis has been reported with nearly all antibacterial
agents and may range from mild to life-threatening. Therefore, it is important to consider this diagnosis Incidence (%) of Selected Adverse Reactions in Clinical Trials of ORACEA (n=269) vs. Placebo (n=268)
in patients who present with diarrhea subsequent to the administration of antibacterial agents. ORACEA Placebo
Treatment with antibacterial agents alters the normal flora of the colon and may permit overgrowth of clostridia. Nasopharyngitis 13 (4.8) 9 (3.4)
Studies indicate that a toxin produced by Clostridium difficile is a primary cause of antibiotic-associated colitis. Pharyngolaryngeal Pain 3 (1.1) 2 (0.7)
If a diagnosis of pseudomembranous colitis has been established, therapeutic measures should be initiated. Mild
Sinusitis 7 (2.6) 2 (0.7)
cases of pseudomembranous colitis usually respond to discontinuation of the drug alone. In moderate to severe
cases, consideration should be given to management with fluids and electrolytes, protein supplementation, and Nasal Congestion 4 (1.5) 2 (0.7)
treatment with an antibacterial drug clinically effective against Clostridium difficile colitis. Fungal Infection 5 (1.9) 1 (0.4)
Metabolic effects: The anti-anabolic action of the tetracyclines may cause an increase in BUN. While this Influenza 5 (1.9) 3 (1.1)
is not a problem in those with normal renal function, in patients with significantly impaired function, higher Diarrhea 12 (4.5) 7 (2.6)
serum levels of tetracycline-class antibiotics may lead to azotemia, hyperphosphatemia, and acidosis. If renal
impairment exists, even usual oral or parenteral doses may lead to excessive systemic accumulations of the Abdominal Pain Upper 5 (1.9) 1 (0.4)
drug and possible liver toxicity. Under such conditions, lower than usual total doses are indicated, and if therapy Abdominal Distention 3 (1.1) 1 (0.4)
is prolonged, serum level determinations of the drug may be advisable. Abdominal Pain 3 (1.1) 1 (0.4)
Photosensitivity: Photosensitivity manifested by an exaggerated sunburn reaction has been observed in Stomach Discomfort 3 (1.1) 2 (0.7)
some individuals taking tetracyclines. Although this was not observed during the duration of the clinical studies
with ORACEA, patients should minimize or avoid exposure to natural or artificial sunlight (tanning beds or Note: Percentages based on total number of study participants in each treatment group.
UVA/B treatment) while using ORACEA. If patients need to be outdoors while using ORACEA, they should Adverse Reactions for Tetracyclines: The following adverse reactions have been observed in patients
wear loose-fitting clothes that protect skin from sun exposure and discuss other sun protection measures receiving tetracyclines at higher, antimicrobial doses:
with their physician. Gastrointestinal: anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, glossitis, dysphagia, enterocolitis, and inflammatory
PRECAUTIONS lesions (with vaginal candidiasis) in the anogenital region. Hepatotoxicity has been reported rarely. Rare instances
General: Safety of ORACEA beyond 9 months has not been established. of esophagitis and esophageal ulcerations have been reported in patients receiving the capsule forms of the
As with other antibiotic preparations, use of ORACEA may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible micro- drugs in the tetracycline class. Most of the patients experiencing esophagitis and/or esophageal ulceration took
organisms, including fungi. If superinfection occurs, ORACEA should be discontinued and appropriate therapy their medication immediately before lying down. (see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION section).
instituted. Although not observed in clinical trials with ORACEA, the use of tetracyclines may increase the Skin: maculopapular and erythematous rashes. Exfoliative dermatitis has been reported but is uncommon.
incidence of vaginal candidiasis. Photosensitivity is discussed above. (see WARNINGS section).
ORACEA should be used with caution in patients with a history of or predisposition to candidiasis overgrowth. Renal toxicity: Rise in BUN has been reported and is apparently dose-related.(see WARNINGS section).
Bacterial resistance to tetracyclines may develop in patients using ORACEA. Because of the potential for drug- Hypersensitivity reactions: urticaria, angioneurotic edema, anaphylaxis, anaphylactoid purpura, serum sickness,
resistant bacteria to develop during the use of ORACEA, it should be used only as indicated. pericarditis, and exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus.
Autoimmune Syndromes: Tetracyclines have been associated with the development of autoimmune Blood: Hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and eosinophilia have been reported.
syndromes. Symptoms may be manifested by fever, rash, arthralgia, and malaise. In symptomatic patients,
liver function tests, ANA, CBC, and other appropriate tests should be performed to evaluate the patients. Use OVERDOSAGE
of all tetracycline-class drugs should be discontinued immediately. In case of overdosage, discontinue medication, treat symptomatically, and institute supportive measures.
Dialysis does not alter serum half-life and thus would not be of benefit in treating cases of overdose.
Tissue Hyperpigmentation: Tetracycline class antibiotics are known to cause hyperpigmentation. Tetracycline
therapy may induce hyperpigmentation in many organs, including nails, bone, skin, eyes, thyroid, visceral DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
tissue, oral cavity (teeth, mucosa, alveolar bone), sclerae and heart valves. Skin and oral pigmentation has THE DOSAGE OF ORACEA DIFFERS FROM THAT OF DOXYCYCLINE USED TO TREAT INFECTIONS.
been reported to occur independently of time or amount of drug administration, whereas other pigmentation EXCEEDING THE RECOMMENDED DOSAGE MAY RESULT IN AN INCREASED INCIDENCE OF SIDE
has been reported to occur upon prolonged administration. Skin pigmentation includes diffuse pigmentation EFFECTS INCLUDING THE DEVELOPMENT OF RESISTANT MICROORGANISMS.
as well as over sites of scars or injury. One ORACEA Capsule (40 mg) should be taken once daily in the morning on an empty stomach, preferably at
Pseudotumor cerebri: Bulging fontanels in infants and benign intracranial hypertension in adults have least one hour prior to or two hours after meals.
been reported in individuals receiving tetracyclines. These conditions disappeared when the drug was Efficacy beyond 16 weeks and safety beyond 9 months have not been established.
discontinued.
Administration of adequate amounts of fluid along with the capsules is recommended to wash down the
Laboratory Tests: Periodic laboratory evaluations of organ systems, including hematopoietic, renal and hepatic capsule to reduce the risk of esophageal irritation and ulceration. (see ADVERSE REACTIONS section).
studies should be performed. Appropriate tests for autoimmune syndromes should be performed as indicated.
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giving tetracycline-class drugs in conjunction with penicillin. 3. The concurrent use of tetracycline and Storage: All products are to be stored at controlled room temperatures of 15C-30C (59F-86F) and
methoxyflurane has been reported to result in fatal renal toxicity. 4. Absorption of tetracyclines is impaired by dispensed in tight, light-resistant containers (USP). Keep out of reach of children.
bismuth subsalicylate, proton pump inhibitors, antacids containing aluminum, calcium or magnesium and iron- Patent Information: U.S. Patents 5,789,395; 5,919,775; 7,232,572; 7,211,267 and patents pending.
containing preparations. 5. Doxycycline may interfere with the effectiveness of low dose oral contraceptives. To ORACEA is a registered trademark of CollaGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
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of financial trouble. by KAREN CHENEY of their allowance, spend part, and give away part to a
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shed been wanting all her lifeor at least since last percent, save 20 percent, and spend the rest. Saving
weekwhich is the same thing to a preschooler. And who helps kids develop discipline and patience, Dungan
did she expect to buy it? Good ol Mommy Warbucks. says. Spending teaches them the difference between
needs and wants. And giving it away is a powerful
I had to remind myself that caving in is only helping
learning experience.
her earn a black belt in nagging. And there are more

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Illinois, and author of The High Price of Materialism. A
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Begin around 5 or 6 or when your
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Then there are their future nancial troubles, from giving your kids agethat is, $6
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Who cares if youre not really going anywhere
vacations all about breaking your usual routine.
Tell the family that this year, youre doing a
staycation. Decide the days, and then act as if
youre going out of town:
Pretend youre a tourist in your own area.
Visit the convention and visitors bureau Web site
for a calendar of events and attractions. If you live
in a smaller town, your chamber of commerce
may offer a similar list.
Do a Google map search for nearby parks,
batting cages, mini-golf courses, cultural centers,
and aquariums youve never visited. To get older
kids enthusiastic about a no-travel vacation, let
each one own one vacation day and come up
with ideas for what the family can do.
Act as you would if you were away. Sleep in,
let the beds go unmade. Youll get back to your
good habits when vacations over.

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FANCY
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Start with Break your kids Croc
A Fizz addiction by
Introducing them to
Its hard to beat fresh-
squeezed lemonade, an equally fun
but to mix things up, try custom-decorated ed
a cucumber-melon fizz, shoe. Pick up inexpen-
says chef Gretchen Pelsma sive ip-ops at a store
of Boise, Idaho. Peel and like Target or Old Navy
cube an English cucumber and personalize them.
and half a ripe cantaloupe Cut fabric into 12 -inch
or honeydew, or 13 of a stripsor use
watermelon (or do a ribbonand wrap th thee
mixture of melons). Blend strap, starting where itt
with store-bought limeade meets the sole. Securee
in batches until slushy. every inch or so with
Pour into glasses of ice and craft glue. Then let
top with a little club soda kids get creative with h
or lemon-lime soda. puy paint and
glued-on seed beads, ds,
buttons, sequins, or
fabric owers.

beach book swap


The beach book. Its a time-honored excuse to relax your literary standards
and dive into novels that you might otherwise shun based on cheesy
cover art alone. Its easy to blow through a dozen by Labor Day, though,
which adds up to a chunk of change, not to mention bookshelf clutter (these
For popsicles arent usually the titles you want to display in your permanent collection).
Skip the club A fun solution: Start this summer off with a beach-book swap. Invite friends
soda step above to come over one afternoon for cocktails and appetizers and have them bring
and freeze
all the easy-read paperbacks they want to unload. Arrange the books on
the pureed
tables so everyone can browse and refill
cucumber-melon

cheap
their bags with new titles.
mixture. Use a Star popsicle
If youd rather keep your trashy-novel

thrills
popsicle mold or mold, $18 for
pour into Dixie cups. set of 6; habit under wraps, you could join an
Martha online book club like paperbackswap
For mojitos Make Stewart,
.com, where you earn credits by
the fizz; add a handful macys.com
sending your used books to people
of fresh mint leaves
when pureeing. After who request them. You then redeem
adding the club soda, the credits to order whatever books
stir in 1 ounce spiced you want to spend quality sand time
rum and 12 ounce with next.
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cool stuff...
A HAMMOCK AT HOME Like a pool, a hammock can instantly Hammaka
transform even a ho-hum backyard into a favorite sunny-day destination. Unlike white rope
a pool, a hammock doesnt have to be a major investment or a pain to install. Rope chair, $38;
walmart
and fabric hammocksboth the hanging versions and those with standsare .com (online
available at home centers for about $50$200. Snooze Centralal under the trees. only)

MAKE
YOURSELF catch some
AT OM
Ditch the gym while
waves
windblown
Get that windblown,
the weathers nice beachy texture even if you
and appoint wireless live nowhere near the
Internet as your shore, says celebrity
at-home personal hairstylist Adir Abergel.
trainer. Perch your Make a styling spray by
laptop on a blanket adding 1 Tbsp. of kosher
in the backyard and
salt and a couple drops of
hop on a Web site

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that offers free yoga
bottle lled with water.

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Shake it, then mist all over
YogaDownload.com,
with downloadable dry hair. For more wave,
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Field Trip! YogaToday.com, and pin in place. Then let
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local berry farm. straight from the
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All Eyes
y Up Summers night sky
beckons.
b k
becko Gaze at constellations, the Milky
Way, and
a meteor showers through binoculars
or a telescope
teles where city lights dont inter-
fere, such
su as a park outside of town. The
Perseid
Persei meteor shower shows up in August;
predawn hours are the best time to look.
Tasco 100x50 mm refractor telescope, $35.95;
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5 SPECIAL PICNICS
Who says a picnic has to involve cold
cuts? Here are ve fresher takes.

85.
1. Have a zero-prep picnicorder
pizza or takeout Chinese, grab a
blanket, and eat it in the backyard.
2. After dinner, pack milk and lots of
different cookies and head to the
parkinstant dessert picnic.
Introducing the highest
3. On a night the kids are away, set
continuous spray up a picnic for two under the stars.
protection you can get. Surround the blanket with paper- Feisty favorite
bag lanterns. Its sweet, its healthy, and you
4. Make a backyard picnic memo- can get bundles of it for a few
rable: Use your best dishes and bucks. Could farm-fresh corn be
silverware instead of throwaway any closer to perfection? Try this
plastics. Its harder to break stuff spiced-up recipe inspired by Los
when eating on the grass, anyway.
Angeles chefs Mary Sue Milliken
5. On a rainy evening, have a
and Susan Feniger.
family-room oor picnic while you
Grilled Corn on the Cob with
watch a movie. Cayenne and Lime
Carefully pull back husks and remove
silks from 6 ears of fresh sweet corn.
Fold the husks back over the corn. Soak
them in a sink of cold water for 10
minutes. Drain well. Place the husk-
enclosed ears on a preheated medium-
high grill. Cook about 12 minutes, turning
often. Then set aside to cool slightly.
Meanwhile, melt 6 tablespoons of
butter and add a teaspoon or two of
cayenne pepper, the juice from two
Acapulco limes, and a good pinch of salt. When the
melamine corn is cool enough to handle, pull back
salad plate,
$10, and the husks, leaving them attached to use
striped dinner as handles. Brush generously with the
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thrills sometimes.
Hit the Mall! Even stores give out fun for free
Michaels offers crafts workshops where you pay
only for materials. Bookstore chains like Barnes & Noble offer
live music, author readings, and costumed-character visits. And Home
Depot holds free Kids Workshops on the first Saturday of the month. Malls
often have great indoor playgrounds, too (a godsend on super-hot days).

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FOR MORE INFORMATION OR
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Cover and page 132: glass pond floatsAvalon
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avalonglassworks.com. Glass Garden NW; 206/579-4185;
glassgardensnw.com. ContainerCampania International,
Inc.; campaniainternational.com. Dramm garden hose
available in a rainbow of colors, $55 (price may vary) at
independent garden centers such as Do-It-Best, True


Value, and Ace Hardware Stores. Water lettuce
Pondplants.com; 800/578-5459; pondplants.com.

THE BIG BLOOM


Pages 32-36: herbs and flowers throughout (unless noted)
Proven Winners; provenwinners.com; catalog 877/865-5818.
Page 32: pesticide-free roses (petals removed and
washed)Whole Foods Market; for a location
wholefoodsmarket.com. Round white tray
HomeGoods; for store locations 800/614-4663;
homegoods.com (product line varies).
Page 34: scrapbook paper for napkin wrapsMichaels
Arts & Crafts; 800/642-4235; michaels.com. Glass bottles
Izze sparkling juice bottle (labels removed). Printable
stickers, Pool Border 2.75" Circle Labels, #37199914Paper
Source; paper-source.com. Glass canister, Heritage Hill
2-gallonTarget Stores; target.com.
Page 36: reusable ceramic mug, I Am Not a Paper
Cupamazon.com; paper-source.com. Penmanship
practice design scrapbooking paperScrap Loft;
scraploft.com; Michaels Arts & Crafts (see previous).
Jade green measuring cupsLook in the Attic &
Company; lookintheattic.com.

NATURAL INSTINCT
Pages 39-46: architectMichael Porter, 2043 Westcliff Dr.,
Suite 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 949/515-1140;
mpparch.net. Contractor, interior designerErin Curci;
949/400-9366; ecurci@roadrunner.com. Garden
designerMolly Wood, 1660 Orange Ave., Costa Mesa, CA
92627; mollywoodgardendesign.com. Windows
throughoutSierra Pacific; 800/824-7744;
sierrapacificwindows.com.
Page 39: aqua bowlTarget Stores; 800/800-8800;
target.com (product line varies). Bar soap
Anthropologie; 800/309-2500; anthropologie.com.
Sponge, brushCrate & Barrel; 800/967-6696;
crateandbarrel.com (product line varies). Outdoor
furnitureMolly Wood Garden Design (see previous).
Page 40: cabinetry, customErin Curci (see previous).
Island countertop and backsplash, statuary marblelocal
cut stone retailer. Tile for perimeter countertopDaltile;
daltileproducts.com. Stainless-steel countertopAtlas
BHG0609:BH&G
Sheet Metal; Presentation Page Cabinet
949/600-8787; atlassheetmetal.com. 3/20/09 3:52 PM Page 2
knobs, oil-rubbed bronzeEmtek; emtekproducts.com.
Bamboo-wrapped cabinet pullsAtlas Homewares;
atlashomewares.com. Sink, Shaws Original, faucetRohl;
rohlhome.com. Metal chairCrate and Barrel; 800/967-
6696; crateandbarrel.com. Chandelier, by Campo de Fiori,
star pendant lights, by Roostthrough Molly Wood
Garden Design (see previous). Wall paint (Swiss Coffee) CLASSIFIEDS Classified advertising information:
(800) 633-6789 bhg@rja-ads.com
Dunn-Edwards Paints; dunnedwards.com. Napkins
Pottery Barn; 800/922-5507; potterybarn.com (product line BLINDS/WINDOW TREATMENTS FABRICS/UPHOLSTERY
varies). 1949 vintage range and ovenspersonal BLINDS UP TO 85% OFF of MSRP. www.blindandshuttergallery.com SOUTHERN DESIGN. Discounted designer fabrics, wallpaper, trims. First quali-
belongings. PillowsWest Elm; 866/428-6468; westelm (800) 715-2212. ty. (800) 245-3071
CARPET/FLOORING FINANCIAL SERVICES
.com (product line varies). Bird cageAnthropologie;
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800/309-2500; anthropologie.com. call, (800) 220-6926.
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909/465-1999. Outdoor chandelierIlluminations; CHINA/CRYSTAL/SILVER SUBSTANTIAL SAVINGS on fine furniture! 40%-60% off retail! Nationwide
illuminations.com. CHINA, CRYSTAL, SILVER AND COLLECTIBLES. Old and new. Replace- delivery! (843) 839-9009, www.seasidediscountfurniture.com
Page 42: dining chairspersonal belonging. Chandelier ments, Ltd., P.O. Box 26029, Dept. GB, Greensboro, NC 27420 (800) Guaranteed lowest prices! Credit cards accepted!
Oly Studio; olystudio.com. Fabric for bench cushions REPLACE, (800) 737-5223, www.replacements.com CUSTOM PARSONS & DINING CHAIRS factory direct. Highest quality at
EMPLOYMENT/BUSINESS affordable prices. Huge fabric selection. www.CarringtonCourt.com
Diamond Foam and Fabric, Los Angeles; CA; 323/931-8148.
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SASE: RBM-B, Box 759, Lake Zurich, IL, 60047-0759 PATENTED SEPTIC SOLUTION. Rapidly restores problematic septic sys-
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(see previous). Dining tablepersonal belonging. Sofa, PROCESS MAIL! PAY WEEKLY! Free supplies. Genuine opportunity. REAL ESTATE
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ChairPottery Barn (see previous). Blocks, No. 8 milk bottle Q & A: HYDRANgEAS
PRIZE TESTED RECIPES carafeThree Potato Four; 708/865-8965; Pages 118-122: hydrangeasWhite Flower Farm; 800/503-
THE ANNUAL CHALLENGE threepotatofourshop.com. Wallpaper, Isabella (Green) 9624; whiteflowerfarm.com. For garden centers near you;
Seabrook; 800/238-9152; seabrookwallpaper.com. monrovia.com; baileynurseries.com.
Subject to Ocial Rules at www.bhg.com/PTR. No purchase
necessary. Open to legal U.S. residents (excluding Puerto Rico), Page 54: bedBallard Designs; 800/536-7551; ballarddesigns
21 years or older. .com. Wallpaper, Teahouse (Aqua), Cut Paper Collection mOUNTAIN VIEW
PRIZE TESTED RECIPES The Annual Challenge is composed of six Thibaut; 800/223-0704; thibautdesign.com. Euro shams Pages 124-129: landscape designer and horticulturist
categories: Everyday Easy recipes, grilling recipes, Holiday recipes, Matouk; matouk.com. Other beddingBed Bath and Beyond; Steve Koon Landscape & Design; 303/761-5639;
Desserts, good & Healthy recipes, and Personal Favorites. Everyday
Easy recipes must be prepared in 20 minutes or less and use no 800/462-3966; bedbathandbeyond.com. Rug, antique yellow stevekoonlandscapedesign.com; email: steveknlandscape@
more than ve (5) ingredients, plus basic ingredients normally side tablepersonal belonging. aol.com. Tree farmBotanical Paradise Tree Farm;
found in your pantry, such as salt, pepper, olive oil, etc. The Personal
Favorites category may include any recipe that does not t in any of Page 56: letters and numbersantique, salvage shops, 303/933-4334.
the other ve categories. Recipes entered in the good & Healthy vendors on Etsy.com, etsy.com. Sofa, JackieMitchell Gold Page 128: wooden benchWooden Classics; 800/385-0030;
category must limit the number of calories from fat to no more than
35 percent of total calories in the recipe, including saturated fat of + Bob Williams; 800/789-5401; mgandbw.com. ThrowThe woodenclassics.com.
no more than 7 percent of the total and trans fatty acids (trans fats) Pashmina Store; thepashminastore.com. Letter/number
of no more than 1 percent of the total.
pillow, Alexander Girard Alphabet pillow (Orange)MXimo; BEAUTY
TO ENTER By mail, A) Send entries via mail to Prize Tested Recipes: 505/245-8700; maximodesign.com. LampCB2; 800/606- Pages 146-150: Coola Organic Suncarespecialty stores and
The Annual Challenge, Better Homes and gardens magazine, P.O. spas; coolasuncare.com. Coppertone Oil Free QuickCover
Box 7040, Des moines, IA 50309-7040. All mailed entries must be 6252; cb2.com. Side tablepersonal belonging.
neatly written or typed. If you are submitting a recipe using Sun- Lotion Spray SPF 50mass market retailers nationwide;
maid Raisins, Lindsay Olives or Hidden Valley Salad Dressing & 866/288-3330; coppertone.com. BullFrog Quik gel SPF
Seasoning mix and Dips mix, please type or write the product SCREENINg ROOmS
partners brand name in the upper right-hand corner of your entry Pages 60-62: interior designerJennifer Eanes Foster, Eanes 36mass market retailers nationwide; bullfrogsunblock.com;
and on the back of the envelope, e.g. Lindsay Olives. B) Online, drugstore.com. Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunblock SPF 60
submit the entry information required above at www.BHg.com/ Foster Design, Inc., Griffin, GA; 404/791-5392;
PTR. Prize Tested Recipes The Annual Challenge begins may 8, 2009, eanesfosterdesign.com. Landscape architectHermann with Purescreenmass market reatilers nationwide;
and ends August 18, 2009. Online entries must be received by 11:59 neutrogena.com. Aveeno Continuous Protection Active
p.m., CT, on August 18, 2009. mail entries must be postmarked on or Weis, ASLA, Hermann W. Weis Landscape Architects, Atlanta,
before August 18, 2009, and received by August 26, 2009. GA; 404/875-7552. ContractorWick St. John, Green Spot, Sunblock Spray SPF 70mass market retailers nationwide;
Gillsville, GA. ContractorBernardos Renovators Design and aveeno.com. Hawaiian Tropic Aloha Kiss Island Berry Lip gloss
ENTRY INFORMATION For each category entered, create your
original recipe. multiple entries are allowed, but each recipe must Maintenance, Atlanta, GA. Stain for front door and back SPF 20mass market retailers nationwide;
be submitted as a separate entry and each entry must meet the French door, Twisted Branch 8696; stain for windows and playtexhawaiiantropic.com. Chapstick moisturizer SPF 15mass
following requirements:
trim, Thatch Roof 8695Duron Paints & Wallcoverings; market retailers nationwide; 800/322-3129; chapstick.com.
Write or type on each entry the category you wish to enter. Each
recipe may only be submitted for judging in one category. multiple 800/723-8766; duron.com. Wicker furnitureLloyd Flanders Colorescience Sunforgettable SPF 30 Brushselect spas and
entries may be submitted in the same envelope. Ind., Inc.; 800/526-9894; lloydflanders.com. Stone tables, specialty stores; 866/426-5673; colorscience.com. Essie Sun-E
Recipe entries must be original, and cannot have been previously customLogan Gardens; 404/395-0464; logangardens.com. topcoatspecialty stores and salons; essieshop.com. Shiseido
published, won another competition or challenge, or been used for
advertising or promotional purposes. Tops for tablesAncient Mosaic Studios; ancientmosaic SPF FoundationSephora stores; sephora.com; shiseido.com.
Entry must: (1) include recipe name and the number of servings .com. Bases for tablesVeneman Collections, Inc.; 877/654- True Blue Spa Hand Lotion SPF 15Bath and Body Works
that the recipe yields; (2) use ingredients that are available in most 7001; venemanfurniture.com. BenchMaine Cottage; stores; bathandbodyworks.com. LOral Sublime Bronzemass
grocery stores; (3) list ingredients with measurements in order of
use; (4) include step-by-step preparation and cooking directions, 888/859-5522; mainecottage.com. market retailers nationwide; lorealparisusa.com. Vaseline SPF 15
and (5) include: entrant name, age and complete address with zip Aloe Freshmass market retailers nationwide; vaseline
code, telephone number with area code and e-mail (optional). A
photograph of the recipe can be submitted (optional), although HOUSE CALLS .com. St. Ives SPF 10 Face Washmass market retailers
inclusion of a photo will not aect the judging. Pages 78-83: designerStephen Saint-Onge; stephensaint-onge nationwide; stives.com. Acuvue Oasys contact lensesavailable
VOID wHERE PROHIbITED. SPONSOR: MEREDITH CORPORATION, .com. Childs portraitsby Stephen Saint-Onge (see previous). through opthamologists; 800/843-2020; acuvue.com .
DES MOINES, IOwA French door, drapery rodsHome Depot USA, Inc.; Supergoopspecialty stores; supergoop.com. Clinique Self Sun
homedepot.com. Sofa, blue chair, ottoman, bookcases, Tinted Body Lotionselect department stores; clinique
console, blue-and-white chair, round side table, frames, rattan .com. Hawaiian Tropic Island Radiance Self-Tanner Crme
chairsIKEA; US: 877/345-4532; Canada: 888/932-4532; ikea.com. Lotion(see previous). Jergens Natural glow Expressmass
throw pillows, AshleySkout Custom Furniture; 714/606-2363; Swing-arm lamp, table lamp, throw pillowsPottery Barn; market retailers nationwide; jergens.com.
shopskout.com. Coffee table, reclaimed wood and metal, 800/922-5507; potterybarn.com. Coffee table, black console
accessoriesthrough Molly Wood (see previous). Solid table, white occasional table, rugpersonal belongings. FUN HOUSE
pillowsWest Elm; 866/428-6468; westelm.com (product line Pages 152-159: contractorSam Dimauro Building Co., LLC,
varies).Candle troughPottery Barn (see previous.) Flooring, STOW AWAY Washington Depot, CT; 860/868-1397.
distressed walnutLumber Liquidators; 323/721-0800; Pages 84-86: designerJim Huntington, New England Pages 148-149: white iron furniture, blue cushionsWest
lumberliquidators.com. Cabinetry, customErin Curci (see Housewrights, Charlotte, VT; 802/425-2399. Slate flooring Elm; 866/428-6468; westelm.com (product line varies).
previous). Fabric for sofas, custom Belgian linen; suitcases Best Tile; 800/296-2352; besttile.com. Door, wood boxes Patio table, Adirondack chairs, antique horse trough table
between chairs, antique; bench, custompersonal belongings. Mason Brothers Architectural Salvage, Essex Junction; base, wood table topElizabeth Burdick Eclectic Style;
Page 44: beddingEileen Fisher, Inc.; eileenfisher.com. Blue- 802/879-4221. Bench, chalkboardChamplain Valley Antique 203/263-0036. Benches, green urnsAuthantiques;
and-white pillows on bedHable Construction, Inc.; 877/422- Center, Shelburne, VT; 802/985-8116. WindowsPella Corp.; 203/266-9121; authantiques.com.
5304; hableconstruction.com. Window coveringsRestoration 888/847-3552; pella.com. Wire BasketsHomeGoods; Pages 154-155: crocheted pillowsVerde Rosa; 203/263-7412.
Hardware; restorationhardware.com. Small clock at bedside 800/614-4663; homegoods.com (product line varies). geometric pillowsJonathan Adler; jonathanadler.com.
Pottery Barn (see previous). Bath sinkBerbere Imports; Lucite coffee tableDesign Within Reach; 800/944-2233;
berbereimports.com. Faucet, Country CollectionRohl (see THE QUIET ROOm dwr.com. Black ceramic vases on stoveFte; 203/263-6448;
previous). Bath vanity, customSalvador Marin; 310/769-1065. Pages 99-104: landscape designerRhonda P. Mindrum, P.O. shopfete.com. White chair, couchCrate and Barrel;
Bath mirrorJuxtaposition Home; 949/715-1181; Box 65, Abbotswood Ltd., Terrace Park, OH 45174; 513/615- crateandbarrel.com. Wood StoveBerkshire Hearth and
juxtapositionhome.com. Built-in cabinetry around television, 2964; email: abbotswood@fuse.net. Home, 4 Germantown Rd., Danbury, CT 06810; 203/730-2250.
customErin Curci (see previous). Roofing, corrugated metal Page 100: wrought-iron furnitureRestoration Hardware; gerbera daisy pillowpersonal belonging.
Evans Roofing Co., Inc.; 800/540-0028; evansroofing.com. Wall 800/910-9836; restorationhardware.com. FountainTurpin Page 157: Apron sink, faucetWaterworks; waterworks.com.
paint (White Heat)Dunn Edwards (see previous). Doors Farms; 513/561-2621. CabinetrySam Dimauro Building Co. (see previous).
Home Depot; homedepot.com. Door hardware (Silver Patina) Page 103: black benchSmith & Hawken; 800/776-3336; Countertop, carrara marbleStone Resources of
Emtek (see previous). Playhouse, built by homeowners. Built-in smithandhawken.com. Connecticut, LLC; 203/778-9776. DishwasherWhirlpool
cabinetry, customSalvadore Marin (see previous). Wall paint Pages 100, 104: pillowsPottery Barn; 800/922-5507; Corp.; 866/698-2538; whirlpool.com. Rug, Red Diamond
(Swiss Coffee)Dunn Edwards (see previous). Pillowcase potterybarn.com. Dash and Albert; 800/557-2035; dashnalbert.com. Kitchen
Donna Karan; donnakaran.com. Name plate, ladder frame, table and chairABC Carpet and Home; 212/473-3000;
lettersAnthropologie (see previous). Vintage potMolly POT SIZZLERS abchome.com. Hutch, Cape Cod kitchen cupboard (White)
Wood Garden Design (see previous). Oars on wall, sock Page 106: golden glow 18-inch glazed bowlPiney Ridge Stockbridge and Berry Home Furnishings; 203/264-2777.
monkeys, artwork over bedpersonal belongings. Greenhouse; 6355 NW 51st St., Johnston, IA 50131. Tall grass Pages 158-159: beddingWest Elm (see previous). Lucite
Page 46: windows; barn door, customSierra Pacific (see 14-inch glazed potCraftware Pottery and Baskets; for retailer deskCB2; 800/606-6252; cb2.com. Black frame
previous). Door hardwareBarndoor Hardware.com; 866/815- nearest you; 800/311-7491; email: sales@craftwareusa.com. HomeGoods; 800/614-4663; homegoods.com (product line
8151; barndoorhardware.com. Plank walkway, custom, doors Page 108: triple treat 14-inch, 16-inch, 20-inch terra-cotta varies). Brown fern pillowPeking Handicraft; pkhc.com.
Home Depot; homedepot.com. Dutch door, custom bowlsLees Pottery; 909/937-1141; leespottery.com. Alston Lamp on lucite desk and on bed tableTarget Stores;
Builders Millwork, Inc.; 714/836-4383. Roofing, corrugated glazed 12-inch planterCampania International, Inc.; 800/800-8800; target.com (product line varies).
metalEvans Roofing Co., Inc.; 800/540-0028; evansroofing campaniainternational.com.
.com. Wall paint (White Heat)Dunn Edwards (see previous). Page 110: spring to fall 17-inch Bellbottom Blue Victoria YOU SAY TOmATO, SHE SAYS HEIRLOOm
planterCampania International, Inc. (see previous). Pages 160-165: tomato seedsR.H. Shumways Totally
RADISH REDS Vacation watering systemsDrip Depot; 888/525-8874; Tomatoes; 803/663-0016; totallytomato.com. Tomato
Page 50: designerErinn Valencich; omniartedesign.com. dripdepot.com/151. Plantsfor a garden center near you; Growers Supply Co.; 888/478-7333; tomatogrowers.com.
provenwinners.com. Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds; 417/924-8917; rareseeds.com.
JUST YOUR TYPE Tomato growing productsGardeners Supply;
Page 52: magazine holdersIKEA; U.S.: 877/345-4532; Canada: mADE IN THE SHADE 800/427/3363; gardeners.com. Local catering eventsKhanh
888/932-4532; ikea.com. DeskFour Hands; fourhands.com. Pages 113-116: furniture and decorflea markets. Hamilton; 515/229-6083.

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