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44 Garage

Turned Guest Retreat

Transform an unused space

49 United Tastes of America

Take a food tour cross-country

77 Ask Our

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8 Meet Our Experts 61,84 Best of the Test Blenders, French-door fridges

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85 Ask Carolyn

Tackle any mess with tips from our resident cleaning pro

86 Seal Spotlight Stellar roofing

YOUR BODY

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89 Do Diet YOUR LOOK

13 Fashion +

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Fruity finds, classic chambray, beauty buys and more!

21 Beauty Special 22 ways to get summerlicious

26 A Week of

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REAL LIFE

Simple to-do’s for a healthier, happier you

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Empowered Patient

What it’s really like to cope with OCD

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110 Mmm...Morning

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66 Your Bookshelf

Totally rockin’ crafts plus Ellen DeGeneres!

How socks are helping a factory town get back on its feet Hot new beach reads!

69 Hero Mom

“I had to walk through fire for my kids”

10 Editor’s Letter 121 Family Room

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SMOOTH OPERATOR Betty and a top-tested blender. See her Lab Lowdown, page 60.

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DREAM CREAM The pink hue of this rich moisturizer, a GH Seal pick, enhances skin’s rosiness. LAB LOWDOWN It boosts hydration by 35%, the Lab confirmed.

WANDER BEAUTY RISE AND PRIME BALM AND PRIMER DUO, $39, WANDERBEAUTY.COM

L’ORÉAL PARIS AGE PERFECT CELL RENEWAL ROSY TONE MOISTURIZER, $25

S H AV E R AV E S Lather up on-the-go with these tiny pods of concentrated shaving cream. LAB LOWDOWN Their special casing dissolves in water! PACIFIC SHAVING CO. SINGLE-USE SHAVING CREAM MINIS, $8 FOR 40, CVS

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HERBAL ESSENCES COCONUT MILK OIL-INFUSED CRÈME, $6

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GH

BEAUT Y LAB

ASK APRIL

X APRIL FRANZINO B E AU T Y D I R E CTO R

@aprilfranzino

GH’s beauty guru has the answers to your look-gorgeous Q’s

I CAN’T SHAPE MY OWN BROWS. HELP! A : It’s tricky to even out

brows without overplucking. Jared Bailey, global brow expert for Benefit Cosmetics, has the secret:

Do I need to protect my hair from the sun?

Q

A : Yes! Hair, like skin, is susceptible to sun damage. “UV exposure can cause structural damage to strands by degrading proteins and can alter the color in as little as 20 minutes,” says Francesca J. Fusco, M.D., dermatologist for Dove DermaCare Scalp in New York City. “Protect hair’s outer layer with a hat or by combing it back into a bun so as little as possible is exposed, then coat strands and scalp with SPF.” Use a clear broadspectrum SPF 50+ spray for the easiest application.

I’m on a tight budget. What’s the best anti-aging product for my money?

FILL IT IN. Sketch your brow color in the “mapped” area from inner corners out. (GH pencil pick: IT Cosmetics Brow Power Waterproof Perfector, $24, Ulta.) PLUCK SPARINGLY. Holding skin taut, tweeze each stray hair between brows and beneath arches in the direction of growth. (Try Beauty Lab test winner Tweezerman Slant Tweezer, $23, Sephora.)

3 OF THE BEST ANTIAGERS

A : Good news: GH Beauty Lab tests have shown that some of the most effective products are also the most affordable. Pinpoint your top concern, then try one of these test winners, which have delivered among the best line-smoothing, firming and hydrating results the Lab has ever seen. Introducing even one anti-ager into your regimen — and using it daily! — can make your skin look more youthful now and over time.

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FOR FIRMING: L’ORÉAL PARIS REVITALIFT VOLUME FILLER NIGHT CREAM, $25

FOR EYES: ROC SKINCARE MULTI CORREXION 5 IN 1 EYE CREAM, $29

HAVE A QUESTION? Email [email protected].

Hillary Fox/Stocksy United (hair); Samantha Hahn (illustration).

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BEAUT Y LAB

22 ways to get

summerlicious The GH Beauty Lab’s top tricks and must-have products to prep your skin (and more) for the sunny season by APRIL FRANZINO

smooth your boDY. Exfoliate, then moisturize with the perfect combo for your skin type:

SENSITIVE Use an exfoliating body wash, which is more diluted than a body scrub, and a fragrance-free lotion (it’s most gentle on reactive skin). GH LAB PICKS: DOVE GENTLE EXFOLIATING BODY WASH, $5; CURÉL FRAGRANCE FREE LOTION, $8.

OILY Buff with a detoxifying body brush; follow with a nongreasy, fast-absorbing mousse or whipped body moisturizer.

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GH LAB PICKS: ECOTOOLS DRY BRUSH, $5, ULTA; PHILOSOPHY AMAZING GRACE BODY SERUM MOUSSE, $37, MACY’S.

DRY Slough using a rich oil-based balm body scrub, which leaves behind emollients; seal in hydration with a nourishing body oil. GH LAB PICKS: JOSIE MARAN ARGAN SUGAR BALM BODY SCRUB, $38, SEPHORA.COM; VASELINE INTENSIVE CARE COCOA RADIANT BODY GEL OIL, $6.

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DIY a pro pedi.

Fight cellulite.

Save cash with this speedy how-to plus hot polish pairs at pretty prices SOFTEN SOLES Try the Beauty Lab’s

top-tested electric foot file, Amopé Pedi Perfect Electronic Foot File ($37, CVS), followed by a thick foot cream. SHAPE NAILS Clip and file edges, push back cuticles, then swipe with acetone or alcohol to cleanse. PAINT! Apply two thin layers of polish, letting each dry about two minutes; finish with a quick-drying top coat. Source: Madeline Poole, Sally Hansen global color ambassador

PEDI GH SEAL PICK COVERGIRL OUTLAST STAY BRILLIANT NAIL GLOSS IN SKYLIGHT, $5

PEDI OPI NAIL LACQUER IN WORTH A PRETTY PENNE, $10, ULTA

NEW NAUTICAL PEDI SALLY HANSEN COLOR THERAPY IN SOOTHING SAPPHIRE, $9

MANI ESSIE NAIL POLISH IN WITHOUT A STITCH, $9

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Fast and longterm fixes that actually work

TEMPORARY Blur lumps and bumps in seconds by self-tanning or smoothing on no-transfer body makeup that subtly conceals flaws or reflects light.

LASTING You can get rid of stubborn cellulite — at a cost. The doctor’soffice procedure Cellfina ($3,000 and up, cellfina .com), a GH Beauty Breakthrough Award winner, releases the bands under skin that cause dimpling. Its study showed results lasted at least two years.

COPPER TONES

MANI MAYBELLINE NEW YORK COLOR SHOW NAIL POLISH IN GO NUDE, $4

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BREEZY BRIGHTS

MANI ORLY NAIL POLISH IN ORANGE PUNCH, $9

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CLEAN Crisp mandarin and green moss. GIORGIO ARMANI AIR DI GIOIA ROLLERBALL, $24, GIORGIOARMANIBEAUTY-USA.COM (1)

FRUITY The zestiest lemon-neroli blend.

TORY BURCH BEL AZUR ROLLERBALL, $30, SEPHORA (2)

SWEET A hint of sugared ginger and pear. RALPH LAUREN TENDER ROMANCE ROLLERBALL, $24, ULTA (3)

FLORAL Like a just-cut cherry blossom, freesia and rose bouquet, bottled.

CHLOÉ FLEUR DE PARFUM ROLLERBALL, $28, SEPHORA (4)

MUSKY Sun-kissed notes of warm almond milk, jasmine and sandalwood.

MICHAEL KORS WONDERLUST ROLLERBALL, $28, MACY’S (5)

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Tr y t h e s e to p - te ste d p i c k s

“TWEEZE” IT! Epilator

SHAVE IT! Razor

DISSOLVE IT! Depilatory

PANASONIC ES-ED50 SHAVER & EPILATOR SYSTEM, $60, SHOP.PANASONIC.COM

SCHICK HYDRO SILK TRIMSTYLE, $14

SIMPLY GIGI SHOWER-OFF HAIR REMOVER FOR BODY, $15, ULTA

The device rapidly plucked even tiny hairs in one pass.

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This gentle model gave the closest shave in a single swipe.

The cream easily and effectively dissolved hair without irritation.

STRIP IT! Wax

ZAP IT! Permanent Device

NAD’S HAIR REMOVAL BODY WAX STRIPS FOR NORMAL SKIN, $7, WALMART

ILUMINAGE PRECISE TOUCH, $245, SEPHORA

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An at-home version of professional technology, this device slowed hair regrowth in seven weekly uses.

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AWESOME OUTFITS These easy-dressing ideas work Monday to Funday, and they’re all under $100!

photog raphs by DANIELLE OCCHIOGROSSO styling by MARIANA VERA

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BAG, $50, ZARA.COM. TOTE, $99, SEAFOLLY.COM.

TIE ON...

dress shorts A built-in bow belt makes this season’s It shorts perfectly polished for brunch, yet playful enough for a backyard BBQ.

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LEFT: TOP, $60 (REGULAR AND PETITE SIZES), $70 (PLUS AND PETITE PLUS SIZES), TALBOTS.COM. SHORTS, $69, SHOP.GUESS.COM. BAG, $66 (WITH 25% OFF THIS BAG USING CODE GH25OFF), MERCADOGLOBAL.ORG. SLIDES, $50, CHINESELAUNDRY.COM. RIGHT: JACKET, $98, LEVI.COM. TEE, $25, LANDSEND.COM. SHORTS, $75, JCREW.COM. SR SQUARED BY SONDRA ROBERTS BAG, $68, SHOPSOCIALTHREADS.COM. MIX NO. 6 WEDGES, $45, DSW.COM.

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CARE TIP

RESTORE STRAW Skip wet cleaning. Instead, whisk away loose dust with a soft brush. For tougher smudges, dab with a kneaded eraser (at craft stores) to remove grime.

U PG R A D E YO U R . . .

beach hat

Unexpected details, like a French greeting or pompom trim, turn practical sun protection into a style showstopper.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: POLKA DOT BROOKLYN HAT COMPANY HAT, $60, THEHATSHOP.COM; CAPPELLI STRAWORLD HAT WITH PINK ACCENT, $30, AMAZON.COM; HAT WITH BLACK BAND, $52, LACKOFCOLOR.COM.AU; HAT WITH MULTICOLOR POM-POMS, $15, COTTONON.COM; BONJOUR HAT, $25, ICING.COM; SOLE SOCIETY HAT WITH BLACK POM-POMS, $27, NORDSTROM.COM; PINK HAT, $67, LACKOFCOLOR.COM.AU.

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embroidered The fancy stitching will make people think you snagged them at a cool street market on vacation. No need to correct them!

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Punchy hues, tassels and beads match this season’s happy energy and instantly help your ensemble become the life of the party.

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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP RIGHT: BALL EARRINGS, $35, RJGRAZIANO.COM; NECKLACE, $15, CHARMINGCHARLIE.COM; TASSEL EARRINGS, $25, SHINYMIX.COM; BEADED EARRINGS, $10, TARGET.COM; BRACELET, $14, CHARMINGCHARLIE.COM.

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“vacation” tee Consider a cozy shirt and your flowy skirt a fashion Odd Couple. They’ve got completely different vibes, but together, they just work.

LEFT: TEE, $77, SUNDRYCLOTHING.COM. EVA MENDES COLLECTION AT NEW YORK & COMPANY SKIRT, $80, NYANDCOMPANY.COM. BAG, $90, URBAN EXPRESSIONS.NET. KENSIE SLIDES, $59, LORDANDTAYLOR.COM. RIGHT: TEE, $79, SUNDRYCLOTHING.COM. SKIRT, $70, ZARA.COM. SNEAKERS, $70, KEDS.COM.

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As easy and effortless as flip-flops, but way cuter! TOP TO BOTTOM: BC FOOTWEAR, $70, SHOEMALL.COM; 1.STATE, $89, NORDSTROM.COM; DIRTY LAUNDRY, $40, CHINESE LAUNDRY.COM; BOOHOO, $26, US.BOOHOO.COM; SAM & LIBBY, $25, TARGET.COM.

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sweet dress Flirt your way through summer in pretty pastel prints with feminine details like ruffled hems and flutter sleeves.

LEFT: DRESS, $35, PRETTYLITTLETHING.US. DANIELLE NICOLE BAG, $78, HSN.COM. SLIDES, $50, ZARA.COM. RIGHT: EVA MENDES COLLECTION AT NEW YORK & COMPANY DRESS, $90, NYANDCOMPANY.COM. INC INTERNATIONAL CONCEPTS CLUTCH, $50, MACYS.COM. HEELS, $27, SHEIN.COM (WITH 15% OFF SITEWIDE USING CODE KEEP15).

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Double Milk

Double Dark ¨

Stressful day? Make it a double.

Now available in Double Milk and Double Dark Chocolate. Save Something for Yourself ª ©2017 Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated.

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING

SHEER GENIUS

Max Kim-Bee

Install white curtains for a shady oasis.

GET OUTSI DE !

Expand your living space by creating an outdoor room. We’ve got fun new ideas for entertaining alfresco text by SARAH JEAN SHELTON

swing stars

BOHO BASKET HANGING RATTAN CHAIR, $498, SERENAANDLILY.COM

NICE PRICE

From a floating bed to a classic porch swing, there are lots of styles to get you in the swing of things!

TIMELESS FAVORITE INTERNATIONAL CONCEPTS UNFINISHED PORCH SWING, $141, LOWES.COM

Weekend Project

Fake the look of fancy patterned tile (for a whole lot less) by stenciling geometric shapes right onto the ground, like Dabito from the blog Old Brand New did. Be sure to top them with Sherwin-Williams’s H&C Ultrapaver Water-Based Natural Paver Sealer.

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Dabito/oldbrandnew.com; David A. Land (opposite).

HANG A SW I N G.

table mates

CUTE CUSHION SUNBRELLA HANSEN STRIPE INDOOR/OUTDOOR PILLOW, $50, POTTERYBARN.COM

NICE PRICE

DREAM WEAVE AGEN ARMCHAIR, $60, IKEA.COM

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how to clean wicker

M OV E YO U R D I N I N G TA B L E TO TH E PO RC H .

Use the soft dusting brush attachment on your vacuum to pick up the dust that collects in the nooks and crannies. For dirt and stains, dip a soft cloth into a mix of warm water and mild dish soap and spot-clean as you go. Lightly rinse with a damp rag.

A moonlit setting can turn weeknight leftovers into an Instagram moment. Just take an unused corner and outfit it with outdoor-friendly pillows and lighting, and voilà! JULY 2017 G H

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CLEANING LAB

Care for galvanized metal After cleaning, apply a coat of car wax to keep metal shiny and camouflage any scratches.

S ET U P A BA R ON WH E E LS.

Stock a wheelie cart with entertaining essentials —  like napkins, cups and straws — and let your drinks follow the action.

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DRINKS FOR TWO

CROWD-PLEASER

VINTAGE CHARM

PICNIC PERFECT

HAMMERED ICE BUCKET, $40, PIER1.COM

COSTWAY COOLER CART, $110, WALMART.COM

RETRO DRINK COOLER, $50, WORLDMARKET.COM

LARGE INSULATED TOTE, $70, LLBEAN.COM

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cool coolers

It’s a great day to stain the deck. Clean and stain on the same day even after rain Apply down to 35° F Mist and apply on hot sunny days Rain-ready in 8 hours

Introducing Olympic® Maximum® stain with Weather-Ready™ Application. Bring on the rain. The cold. The summer heat. Bring on the competition.

Attributes will vary by stain. See product label for details. OLYMPIC, OLYMPIC & Design and MAXIMUM are registered trademarks and Weather-Ready is a trademark of PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc. Lowe’s and the Gable Design are registered trademarks of LF, LLC. The Good Housekeeping Seal is a certification mark of Hearst Communications, Inc. All are used with permission. © 2017 PPG Industries, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Available at

BU I LD A CA M P F I R E O UT BAC K .

Transform a patch of grass into a camplike retreat right in your yard —  no “roughing it” required.

PEBBLE PATIO

Section off your fire pit with a wooden border and fill it with gravel.

FIND YOUR P ER FE CT CH A IR ! RUSTIC PERCH

TOASTY THROW

OUTDOOR FIRE

RACHEL OTTOMAN, FROM $299, GRANDINROAD.COM

NATIONAL PARK MOTOR ROBE, $100, PENDLETON-USA.COM

WESTON FIRE PIT KIT, FROM $299, BELGARD.COM

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James Merrell

Fire pit finds

MAKE A MINI M U DROOM . Here’s an easy way to keep the house clean: Leave a bench by the back door to give kids a place to ditch muddy shoes.

FLEA MARKET FLIP

Turn a vintagestyle planter upside down to use as a side table.

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TRAY CHIC

LANDING SPOT

DOUBLE DUTY

INGRID ACACIA BENCH, $227, JOSSANDMAIN.COM

BOOT TRAY, $49, BALLARDDESIGNS.COM

NATURAL KNOTTED DOORMAT, $50, CRATEANDBARREL.COM

GALVANIZED METAL PLANTER, $79, REJUVENATION.COM

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NICE PRICE

USED N U N A T U R N E I N TO A G GA R A

Fresh paint, some wallpaper and bright, happy furniture are all it takes to create a magical home “away” from home. Think beyond the car, lawn mower and dirty sports equipment!

BEFORE text by ANDRA CHANTIM photog raphs by NICHOLAS SCARPINATO

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L AY E R O N A CO LO R F U L R U G . Create the intimacy of a small room by rolling out a rug in a fun print or bright shade right on top of a neutral one.

GET THIS LOOK: CLINT COFFEE TABLE, HOUSE OF HAMPTON, $592; FOO DOG 28" TABLE LAMP SET, SAFAVIEH, $128; POINCIANA HANDMADE PACIFIC AREA RUG, BEACHCREST HOME, $169; CHIPPENDALE DINING ARMCHAIR WITH CUSHION, DAVID FRANCIS FURNITURE, $952; AND TROPICAL NATURAL LEAVES WALLPAPER, WALLS REPUBLIC, $4 PER SQUARE FOOT; ALL FROM WAYFAIR.COM. POSITANO VISTA PRINT, FROM $299, GRAYMALIN.COM.

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Vibrant towels (with tassels!) make you feel like you’re at a fancy resort.

TH E F LOO R P L AN Storage

GET THIS LOOK: TRAVIRA CHAISE LOUNGE, OXFORD GARDEN, $930, WAYFAIR.COM. FOR SIMILAR: LUXE HERRINGBONE PESTEMAL BEACH TOWELS, LINUM HOME TEXTILES, $21, TARGET.COM.

Wash Closet

Sofa

THE OWNER Fine-art photographer and New York Times best-selling author Gray Malin, who lives with his spouse and their dog, Stella. His namesake company’s philosophy: “Make every day a getaway.”

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THE PROPERTY A renovated 1930s bungalow in West Hollywood. The two-car garage in the backyard used to function as a studio for Gray’s work but is now an open-concept guest retreat and pool house — a perfect at-home vacation spot. THE DESIGNER Online interior design service Decorist.

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YOU COULD WIN a room makeover and a Gray Malin print! Enter now at goodhousekeeping.com/splashsummer. Details, page 119.

CR E AT E P R I VACY W I T H A R AT TA N SCR E E N . Use a folding room divider as a temporary wall. Its natural fibers are an ideal calming backdrop to the wildly bright accents and accessories.

GET THIS LOOK: BECKY MONGOLIAN LAMB FUR WOOL THROW PILLOW, ZIPCODE DESIGN, $51, AND LANAI PALM CORD DOWN THROW PILLOW, EASTERN ACCENTS, $123, WAYFAIR.COM. VIAREGGIO POOL PRINT, FROM $299, GRAYMALIN.COM. FOR SIMILAR: CASTINE FOLDING SCREEN, BEACHCREST HOME, $134, WAYFAIR.COM.

This removable “wall” hides the garage door’s track.

*See product label or website at behr.com for more information. *BEHR DECKOVER® conceals splinters and cracks up to 1/4”.

One great leap for bare feet.

Give cracked and splintered* wood new life. Don’t replace, resurface *. Get started at Behr.com/D ECKO VER

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G I V E A D R ESS E R A F R ES H COAT O F G LOSSY PA I N T .

Revive a set of drawers with an eye-catching shade. Not only does this piece provide ample bedroom storage, but it also serves as a bar. GET THIS LOOK: BEACH BALL GLAM PRINT, FROM $249, GRAYMALIN.COM. FOR SIMILAR: GOLD FACETED BARWARE, FROM $20, WORLDMARKET.COM.

Gray Malin and his pal Stella

ORFUL L O C THE F LIFE O

G R AY

What inspires you? I try to capture a moment people want to live in, whether it’s a beautiful landscape or a scene at a swimming pool. Every series begins with an end goal in mind: your walls. Your favorite places to travel? Cape Town, South Africa, for its whitesand beaches and sprawling wine country. Also Lake Michigan, which I think is the most underrated vacation spot in the country! How do you use your new space? My spouse and I love to entertain and host out-of-towners. Now we have the room to house multiple friends and offer them a new level of privacy. JULY 2017 G H

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Homeowner Gray Malin’s beachy photography inspired this space.

GET THIS LOOK: EASMOR SIDEBOARD, LANGLEY STREET, $395, WAYFAIR.COM. DAY AT THE BEACH, ITALY PRINT, FROM $299, AND AQUA GLAM PRINT, FROM $249, GRAYMALIN.COM.

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TURN YOUR HOME INSIDE OUT

Enjoy the color of your life outside your home as much as you do inside. It all starts with a beautiful roof.

©2016 GAF 8/16 ©2016 GAF 3/16

G R E E N Hunter Green is a rich color with dramatic undertones that makes you take notice. At once welcoming and stately, this striking color evokes a sense of security as it integrates beautifully with natural surroundings. Shown: GAF Timberline HD® Shingles In Hunter Green

gaf.com Note: It is difficult to reproduce the color clarity and actual color blends of these products. Before selecting your color, please ask to see several full-size shingles.

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ALL ABOUT ORANGE Give a neutral room a pick-me-up with multitonal sun-kissed accents.

SHOP THIS ISSUE

Perfect Palette

Find it now at keep.com/GH.

PAINT

ORANGE ICE, VALSPAR

PAINT

MELÓN MELOSO, SHERWIN-WILLIAMS

FABRIC

TIDAL WAVE IN PEACH, REBECCA ATWOOD

GET THE LOOK | FOR SIMILAR: HOUSE OF HAMPTON HERRINGBONE THROW BLANKET IN SPICY ORANGE, $128, WAYFAIR.COM. ARTISAN GLASS JUG LAMP BASE, FROM $20, TARGET.COM. THRESHOLD LAMP SHADE SHELL, $10, TARGET.COM. LOGAN NIGHTSTAND IN NATURAL, $349, WESTELM.COM.

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SAUCY SERVERS Place this porcelain trio around your BBQ feast to hold an eye-catching display of spices, salts and sauces. GLAZE STUDY DISH SET, $58, LEIFSHOP.COM

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GET CHEEKY Swipe the peachy blush on the hollows of cheeks for a fresh take on bronzer.

7 With a peppy print and an on-trend flared hem, this silk jumpsuit is the weekend version of a power suit.

Casey Dunn, Getty Images (street style)

MAC COSMETICS EXTRA DIMENSION BLUSH IN TELLING GLOW, $28, MACCOSMETICS.COM

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WALKING ON SUNSET These statement shoes kick any outfit into high gear, plus block heels = comfy! FLORRIE SANDALS, $119, VINCECAMUTO.COM

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SUNNY OUTLOOK A fun spin on the classic Jackie O frames! STELLA MCCARTNEY ESSENTIALS BOLD SQUARE SUNGLASSES IN PEACH POLLACK, $130, THEOUTNET.COM

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YOU GLOW, GIRL Give skin a wake-up call! Just add water to the antioxidant-rich blend for a mask with pore-clearing power. ORIGINS RITUALITEA MIND OVER MATE POWDER FACE MASK, $36, ORIGINS.COM

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SUDS STAR Even non-Leos will love the tiger’s eye stone on this fire sign soap and its fruity scent. FRESH ZODIAC OVAL SOAP IN LEO, $15, FRESH.COM

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CUSHY LIFESTYLE A peppy pillow pairs well with summer decor, and the velvety finish lets it work for colder months, too. VELVET PILLOW IN VERMILION, $112, SHOPBURKELMAN.COM

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A punchy lacquered tray and “signature” touch give an everyday side table party vibes.

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TANGY TIPS A versatile neutral polish with exotic flair.

DYNAMIC DUO A few flowers will turn this ceramic pair into a stunning centerpiece.

ESSIE NAIL POLISH IN TAJ-MA-HAUL, $9, ESSIE.COM

UNDA VASE IN HORIZON BY PAX CERAMICS, $55 TO $155, CONSORT-DESIGN.COM

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FLARE ROCKS LADIES’ WATCH, $160, DIESEL.COM

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Leslee Mitchell (room)

ONE TO WATCH Feel like a rock star at a glitzy gala or running errands.

UNITED A M E R I CA

Pack your bags (and your appetite)! The GH food team is taking us all on a tour of the best bites and sights the U.S.A. has to offer

G E O RG I A Peachy Pecan Crumb Pie p 113

photographs by MIKE GARTEN food styling by MICHAEL PEDERSON prop styling by CATE GEIGER

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FA I R FAVORITES

Green Goddess Carrot Salad p 114

Line up for the grub at these summer festivals

M I N N E S OTA

Donut sliders and pizza on a stick are just some of the wacky mash-ups at the Minnesota State Fair.

W I S CO N S I N

At the Cheese Curd Festival in Ellsworth, the squeaky morsels are served fresh or fried.

WA S H I N GTO N Eat your pulses in everything from pancakes to chili at the National Lentil Festival in Pullman.

INDIANA

When it’s time to bid farewell to berries, head to Mitchell’s Persimmon Festival for an early taste of fall.

NORTH CA R O L I N A

For a true farmto-fair experience, eat and sip like the locals at the Asheville Wine & Food Fest.

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PORK RINDS

The gas station staple gets gussied up in three finger-licking flavors

MISSISSIPPI

Crispy Curls leespigskins.com, $1 per 1.75-oz. bag

TEXAS

Sea Salt & Pepper epicbar.com, $4 per 2.5-oz. bag

OHIO

Hot & Spicy southernrecipe.com, $1 per 8-oz. bag

Drizzle these homemade sauces on chicken, steak and more Sweet ’n’ Smoky Tri-Tip p 112

LO U I S I A N A Creole Sauce p 112

F LO R I DA Miami Mojo Sauce p 112

A L A BA M A White BBQ Sauce p 112

Grilled Chicken with White BBQ Sauce p 112

COA S T - TO - COA ST

TA S T I N G T R I P

If you’re in search of the best donuts in Maine or top-notch tamales in Mississippi, keep this guide to road trip–worthy grub in your car at all times. Authors Jane and Michael Stern have been compiling the best eats across all 50 states since 1977 so hungry travelers can navigate America’s melting-pot cuisine like pros. $16, amazon.com

ILLINOIS Fried Green Tomatoes

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You won’t find these regional riffs at just any ballpark

CHIPS

These crave-worthy car snacks are all that and a bag of… you know

N E W YO R K Street-Cart Dog p 117

M I C H I GA N

Red Hot Barbecue bettermade snackfoods.com, $4 per 10-oz. bag

NEW JERSEY Italian Dog p 117

VIRGINIA

Dill Pickle rt11.com, $3 per 6-oz. bag

A R I ZO N A Sonoran Dog p 117

LO U I S I A N A

Voodoo zapps.com, $9 per 10-oz. bag

F LO R I DA

Cuban Frita Dog p 117

CO LO R A D O

H AWA I I

Hawaiian Dog p 117

Red Wine Vinegar bouldercanyonfoods.com, $3 per 5-oz. bag

NE W ME X ICO Green Chile Cheeseburger p 116

VERMONT

A CUT A B OV E

Nothing showcases a loaf of bread or an array of cheeses like a wooden cutting board and serving plank. This one from Vermont is sanded smooth and has no cracks to catch crumbs. Lab Lowdown: It was easy on knife blades and didn’t warp or hold on to odors —  go ahead and use it to serve Gorgonzola or garlicky Boursin. JK Adams Norwich Walnut Bread Board, $55, jkadams.com

1885

COA ST - TO - COA ST

H I STO RY O F S O DA Our love of pop has endured for over 100 years.

Moxie The oldest continuously produced carbonated drink in the U.S. originally came with many curative claims.

1890s

1885

Dr Pepper Rumor has it a Texan pharmacist concocted this fizzy drink to taste the way his drugstore soda fountain smelled (delicious, we assume).

1886

Coca-Cola The iconic brand gets its start in Atlanta. Nine drinks a day are sold during that year.

First Coca-Cola Bottles The fountain drink is bottled for the first time so it can be enjoyed at home.

HEALTHY HEART

GH

A L AS K A Honey-Ginger Cedar Plank Salmon p 116

WHAT MAKES THIS DISH HEART-HEALTHY? • Lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids from salmon • Plant-based polyphenols from ginger and garlic • Limits sodium and saturated fat

1929

7UP Initially “Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Soda,” the drink ditches its name and, years later, the moodstabilizing ingredient.

1979

1962

Diet Rite Now you can indulge in your cola habit without the calories.

Sunkist Shortly after its national debut, it becomes the most popular orange soda around.

2011

1982

Pepsi Free With the launch of caffeine-free colas, you can sip after 3 P.M. and still fall asleep.

Joia Artisanal smallbatch sodas follow in the craft beer movement’s footsteps.

SOUTH CA R O L I N A

BITTY BISCUITS

Folks in the South rave about Callie’s Charleston Biscuits, waiting hours in line at the Hot Little Biscuit shops for the buttery morsels with crisp crusts and fluffy insides. Each is made by hand using top-notch American ingredients. Can’t get to the South? Get them shipped frozen to your door and pop them in the oven to taste the flaky goodness. calliesbiscuits.com, $40 for 24

2017

Spindrift As sugar becomes public enemy number one, fizzy drinks made with real fruit gain popularity.

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Inspire to Design 2017 New Collection - 5143 White Attica

Lifetime Warranty View complete collection at

www.caesarstoneus.com 17CA113-14-135095-2

PENNSY LVA NI A Creamy Chicken-Corn Chowder p 116

E AT “ LO C A L”

Goldbely.com lets you taste America without crossing state lines

W I S CO N S I N KRINGLES

A single kringle (think giant pretzel-shaped Danish) from Uncle Mike’s Bake Shoppe can feed up to 15! Cheese Kringle, $49

TEXAS RIBS

We’re all about that baste on these tender, juicy ribs from legendary Salt Lick BBQ. Bobby’s Beef Ribs, $45 for a 3-lb. rack

TENNESSEE FRIED PIES

Dale’s Fried Pies arrive frozen and ready to fry (or bake), so you can have these PB, bacon and banana minis in minutes. Elvis Fried Pies, $89 for 12

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KITCHEN APPLIANCES LAB

We whirled milkshakes, smoothies and margaritas, then ground coffee, in 16 new models. These two made our heads spin!

98/100

YOU COULD

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ONE OF 10 BLENDERS!* Enter at bit.ly/2pXe0z6

98/100

WINNER

WORTH THE SPLURGE

Behold, an easy-to-use all-star whose performance — and price — can’t be beat!

A lot of bucks, but with major bang —  and a 10-year warranty that protects your investment.

LAB LOWDOWN We pulverized kale, frozen berries and ice without stopping and stirring. It’s quiet, so it won’t wake up the whole house when you make an A.M. smoothie. BLACK + DECKER PERFORMANCE FUSIONBLADE BLENDER BL6010, $100

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RUNNER-UP

HIGH-PERFORMANCE PICK

LAB LOWDOWN This champ excelled at every one of our tests, finely grinding coffee beans and whipping up velvety margs and vanilla milkshakes in seconds. KITCHENAID PRO LINE BLENDER WITH THERMAL CONTROL JAR KSB8270CA, $750 *Details, page 119

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Gina and her parents, Regina and Terry, outside their mill.

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Saving the Family Business Gina Locklear’s made-in-the-U.S.A. socks are helping a factory town get back on its feet

GROWING UP IN FORT PAYNE, AL, instilled a lifelong love of socks in Gina Locklear, 38, thanks to the multitude of hosiery mills that for decades supplied the area with a steady stream of good jobs. Her parents had their own mill, Emi-G Knitting (named for Gina and her sister, Emily), making plain white sport socks around the clock, and she often played happily in the boxes behind the factory. “My dad stayed at our mill until midnight most nights and started again at 5 A.M.,” says Gina. “His hard work really showed me what it takes to get a business off the ground.” Gina planned on joining the mill after she graduated from college in 2001, but by then, tough times had hit: Cheap overseas labor had drained the town of most of its manufacturing business, leaving many residents struggling. As mills began shutting down, people were forced to move elsewhere for work, and the town’s economy spiraled lower. “My parents were afraid,” says Gina. “The sock business was their world.” JULY 2017 G H

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TOEING THE LINE Left, Gina’s socks in production. Above, the fun, funky finished products are available at zkano.com and littleriversockmill.com.

Gina’s parents barely hung on to their mill while Gina held a variety of jobs and brainstormed ways to help her family and her town. In 2008, she had a lightbulb moment when she realized that she could blend her love of socks and community with her interest in green living, and her company Zkano was born. “I felt strongly that people would like organic-cotton socks that were U.S.A.-made,” says Gina. She pitched the concept to her parents, who hesitated at first, but Gina was confident that she was on the brink of something amazing — and she was right. Today, Gina employs 25 people on her Zkano and Little River Sock Mill lines, which operate out of the Emi-G mill. Her brightly colored and patterned socks are sold online and in more than 250 stores; sales have gone up 200% in the past year alone. Her success secrets:

BE THE BOSS Gina oversees production, vets designs, works on marketing and more. “I started these companies to create awareness about the importance of supporting U.S.A.-made products,” she says. She uses Texas-grown organic cotton that’s colored with environmentally friendly dyes in North Carolina, and the knitting, packaging and shipping are done in Alabama. “I saw the devastation that follows when jobs are outsourced overseas, and I’m proud to be doing this to support Fort Payne,” she says. ALWAYS LOOK AHEAD Next, Gina plans to launch her own boutique sock store in the mill, as both a retail outlet and a lure for tourists. “As we grow, we will be able to impact the community on a greater scale by offering more jobs,” says Gina. She’s doing her part to bring Fort Payne back to its glory days, one step at a time. — Alexis Reliford

Thousands of active members of the U.S. military have lost their lives since 2000, but New York City artist Rachael Dorr is doing what she can to comfort those left behind: hand-making unique, personal memorial quilts. She got the idea when she was asked on behalf of a family who had lost a soldier in Iraq to turn his Army uniform into a quilt. She agreed — and found her calling. In 2014, she founded Quilting a Memory (quiltingamemory.org), providing free services to families of fallen U.S. servicepeople. Rachel completes each quilt, which takes about 200 hours, alone. “I want my work to provide the sense of a hug, some warmth and comfort when a family remembers their loved one,” she says. — AR TRUE RED, WHITE AND BLUE Rachael also makes quilts to honor nonmilitary heroes. Here, one of two for a deceased firefighter's twins.

Got holey pairs? Send socks to zkano.com, and they’ll be recycled (rather than dumped in a landfill) free of charge.

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mothers grieving to highlight the dangers of picking up a gun. She shared her advice for becoming a changemaker with other teens at WE Day in Los Angeles: “If someone tells you you’re too young, don’t listen.” Your family could win a trip to WE Day New York! See page 119.

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My name is Jennifer Dixon and I have “volunteered” to be your class mom… since this is a thankless job, don’t expect warm fuzzy emails like you probably got in preschool. Wake up! You’re in kindergarten...and it’s time to face a few facts. So starts this funny, charming debut novel by former broadcaster Laurie Gelman, a veteran class mom herself. “I wrote it as a kind of post-traumatic stress therapy,” says Gelman. “The emails in the book are exactly like the ones I sent in real life.” With its appealing tone and a sweet mystery at its core, Class Mom offers up refreshingly likable characters in relatably goofy situations. Jennifer is the take-noprisoners class mom everybody loves — or loves to hate!

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HE SAID, SHE SAID by Erin Kelly

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A woman says she was assaulted at a festival; he says she wanted it. This dark, riveting story centers on the age-old question: Whom do you believe? The lone witness thinks she knows the truth, but slowly realizes she may be at risk herself. The shocker twist is a jaw-dropper. BUZZY BOOK

ONE DAY WE’LL ALL BE DEAD AND NONE OF THIS WILL MATTER by Scaachi Koul

BuzzFeed writer Koul riffs on life as a firstgeneration Indian raised in Canada. She hits several cultural bull’s-eyes in edgy, often hilarious essays dealing with her personal phobias, racism, dating and more. An insightful, engaging read.

A middle-class father in Delhi, India, sells his Internet company for millions and moves his family to a swank part of town with a bewildering new set of social rules to navigate. Each family member embarks on a funny, poignant journey to fit in — and find out who he or she really is. PERIOD PIECE

SEVEN DAYS IN MAY by Kim Izzo

The doomed luxury liner Lusitania is the setting for this historical novel that sets four people on a collision course. Three are on board; the fourth, working for the government in London, discovers that the ship is in waters infested with German submarines. A rich, emotional nail-biter.

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MY SISTER’S BONES by Nuala Ellwood

A stint in Syria drives British war reporter Kate to the brink of insanity, making her unsure where her nightmares end and reality begins. When she returns home, she finds her sister in an alcoholic haze — and a mysterious Iraqi woman next door. One sister dies, one survives — but who? F A M I LY M AT T E R S

THE FOREVER SUMMER by Jamie Brenner

Tuck this soap opera into your beach bag: A young lawyer blows her career when she falls for a superior at work. Unemployed and alone, she learns she has a half sister — and that what she knew about her family was built on a lie. A light take on life’s big questions.

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SAFE AND SOUND Aaron and Angel snuggle with Gianna, Vinnie and Rosalie. “Our love couldn’t be broken before, but it’s something else now,” says Aaron. “We’re so strong.”

I HAD TO WALK THROUGH FIRE for my kids” When Angel Fiorini’s dream home burst into flames while her family slept, she attempted the impossible to save her children. Then something magical happened by JONATHAN SMALL

On a Friday night in October 2016, Angel Fiorini snuggled into bed with two of her kids, Vinnie, 3, and Rosalie, 17 months. Nearby, 7-year-old Gianna slept soundly in her own bed. Their 2,600-square-foot home was undergoing a renovation, and the bedroom was one of the few almostfinished rooms in the house. Angel, a 32-year-old homemaker in Newman Lake, WA, was there alone with the children; their dad, Aaron, a flooring specialist, was out with friends. Like Angel, he was looking forward to celebrating their 15th anniversary the next day. Angel dozed off — and then suddenly awoke, gasping for air. Holding her chest while a “strange chemical smell” burned her nostrils, she rolled out of bed and

cracked open the door. “My heart dropped to my stomach — flames were blazing from floor to ceiling,” she says. Panicked, Angel scooped up Vinnie and Rosalie, thinking she’d come back for Gianna. “There was not a doubt in my mind that I’d be able to go back in and get her,” she says. She stumbled down the hall, eyes shut tight against the thick smoke. The fire had started on the other side of the single-story home, but was now roaring toward them, consuming everything in its path. Most of the walls weren’t up yet, so all that stood between Angel and the flames were bare wooden frames, crackling like firewood. The kids screamed as they tried to hide their faces from the heat. Angel, gasping for air, reached the front door — and JULY 2017 G H

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Vinnie slipped to the hot ground and screamed again. “I dragged my babies on the ground by their arms into the front yard,” says Angel. The children cried hysterically, tears streaking their soot-blackened faces. Angel turned back to the house — half of it now burning with 20-foot orange flames. “There was an intense, crazy energy — like waves pushing me back,” says Angel. Smoke poured out the door, and the windows began to explode from the heat. Pop. Pop. Pop. Gianna, she thought. Gianna was still in the house.

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People in life-threatening situations talk about their lives flashing before their eyes, but it was the future that flickered through Angel’s brain like a time-lapse movie. “I saw myself standing outside doing nothing and questioning that for the rest of my life,” she says. “I had this rush of maternal strength — I would walk through fire for my children.” Running inside, she was hit with a wall of heat and smoke, far more intense than it had been just minutes before. She held her breath, closed her eyes and crawled through the rubble on her stomach. “I could feel the skin melting off my hands,” she says. Drops of molten

As I dragged my 7-yearold out, I whispered in her ear, ‘You are God’s gracious gift to Mommy.’

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OUT OF THE ASHES A few mementos — including this photo of Gianna and her dad — survived, but everything else was lost in the fire.

gunk fell from the ceiling in excruciating little pricks, scalding her back and hair. Angel fumbled forward blindly, feeling along the wall. Suddenly, she found the opening to her bedroom and heard a small voice in the chaos. “Ma…” Gianna called out weakly. “If she hadn’t made that sound, I wouldn’t have found her so quickly,” says Angel. “I’m so proud of how strong she was.” “I pulled her down to the floor underneath me and dragged her out,” Angel says. “I whispered in her ear, ‘You are God’s gracious gift to Mommy.’ I don’t know if I said it to give her more courage or because I thought we weren’t going to make it out alive.” Parts of the house were now caving in around them. What had once been their kitchen was a full-fledged bonfire. Crawling through the smoke, Angel reached the front door. “The last thing I remember is putting my hand on that doorknob,” she says. “That’s when I passed out.”

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Matt Burson shouldn’t have been driving down Starr Road that night. “I hadn’t been on that street in four years,” he says. A nurse at a psychiatric ward, he was usually home in the evening with his four children. But he’d just worked

an extra shift after others had called in sick. And he was driving down Starr Road only because he’d offered a coworker a ride home. As he drove, Matt saw an orange glow, then the Fiorini home in flames. He hit the brakes — becoming a miracle rescuer in the midst of horror. A former fireman and ambulance worker, Matt was no stranger to emergencies. He ran to the six-foot fence surrounding the property and saw Vinnie, who had tried to crawl back into the house after Angel. “His feet were inside the door and his head out,” Matt says. “All I could think was, Where is Mom?” Matt kicked open the gate, grabbed Vinnie and set him down away from the house. Rosalie sat screaming nearby. His brain told him not to run into a burning building without equipment, but his heart had other ideas. “I couldn’t have lived with myself if I hadn’t,” he says. He inhaled deeply, dropped to his hands and knees and crawled straight into the inferno. Like Angel, he used his hands to feel along the scorching-hot walls, burning his fingertips. About eight feet in, he discovered Angel, unconscious. Her skin was charred black, and she was barely breathing. He reached under her arms and dragged her to safety.

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I remember Gianna screaming, ‘It hurts, Mommy. It hurts so much!’ I sang to calm her down. THE CAREGIVER KEY As Angel clung to life in the hospital, her family stayed with her around the clock. Caregiving can give patients a critical edge in their recovery.

Back outside, Matt thought, Why was she in the house? “And I swear, right at that moment, Gianna let out a moan. It was like a sign from God.” He pulled his shirt over his head for protection and went in. “I found Gianna three feet from where Angel had been,” he says.

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Aaron Fiorini was driving home when he received a text and pulled over to check it. This is an emergency. Call now. House burned down. All alive but wife is burned but talking. It was Matt. “I was shaking, hoping it was a wrong number,” says Aaron. “He told me to head straight to the hospital. I turned around and ran every red light.” Back at the house, Angel and Gianna had regained consciousness, and the children were shrieking in pain. “I have never seen suffering like that where there was nothing I could do,” says Stephanie Schurter, a neighbor. “Their skin was so badly burned that I couldn’t hug them, couldn’t wrap something around them.” Angel’s burns were excruciating, but she told herself to stay strong for the kids. “We both had black skin hanging off us like Silly Putty,” she says. “I remember Gianna screaming, ‘It hurts, Mommy. It hurts so much!’ I sang to her to calm her down.”

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When the paramedics arrived, Matt told them to “tube” Angel to ventilate her. “From my history as a respiratory nurse, I thought her chance of survival was less than 5%,” he says. Angel and Gianna were airlifted to University of Washington School of Medicine’s Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, the regional burn center. Angel had burns on 43% of her body — her back, arms, hands and neck. Her inhalation injury was a four out of four, meaning she had severe injuries to her airways. For several days, she lay in the hospital breathing through a ventilator, her skin swollen and oozing, her arms suspended by nets from the ceiling. In another room, Gianna was doing a little better. Although she had suffered inhalation injuries, her burns were less severe. “They would have been much worse if she hadn’t been protected by her mother,” says Sam Arbabi, M.D., who tended to them in the hospital. Aaron and other family members held vigil by Angel’s bed 24 hours a day. A firefighting organization provided them with a small apartment nearby, and a friend quit her job to care for the kids. Then Angel suffered a major setback, developing bacterial pneumonia, sepsis and multiple organ failure and falling into a coma. “She was critically ill and in high danger of dying,” says Dr. Arbabi.

With the intensive medical intervention of a large team of surgeons and nurses as well as pharmaceutical and ventilation support, Angel pulled through and awoke 10 days later. She endured three skin graft surgeries, in which skin was taken from her thighs and literally stapled to her back and arms. Five weeks later, she was finally back with her family, staying in the cramped basement of her sister-in-law’s house. Although the Fiorinis lost nearly everything in the fire, the community support has been astonishing. A friend set up a GoFundMe campaign in their names that has raised over $30,000, a brewery raised an additional $15,000 HEALING AT HOME

Mother and daughter support each other on good and bad days.“Gianna means ‘God’s gracious gift,’ ” says Angel. “I feel so blessed.”

CARE FOR YOUR FAMILY HAPPY DAYS Left, Gianna celebrates her last morning in the hospital. Below, a kind stranger gave the family a much-needed new ride.

Protect not only your kids but also elderly adults (especially those with physical or cognitive issues) from a fire:

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Put them on all floors, including inside every bedroom and near all sleeping areas. Caregiver tip: Interconnect all your smoke alarms. Typically, when one sounds, they all will — giving you extra time to assist children or elderly adults. GH Institute pick: Nest Protect (2nd Generation) features voice alarms and alerts and notifies you when batteries are low. $119, NEST.COM

and a car dealership gave them a minivan. The kids got so many presents from local groups last Christmas that it took hours to open them all. And a family the Fiorinis had never met before gave them a mobile home. “It’s been beautiful to see people come together for a family in need,” Angel says. “I kept thinking, Why us? I still don’t know.”

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These days, the family is slowly settling into a routine. At first, Gianna struggled at school because other kids would ask about the fire and the scars on her chin and belly, but she’s gotten used to it. The internal wounds will take longer to heal. “Some days are worse than others,” Angel says. “She gets into a panic mode and doesn’t want to be away from me.” The family all sleep in the same bed now, one donated by a local resident. Angel doesn’t have nightmares, but for months she was awoken by terrible night sweats possibly related to her skin grafts. Her former dream house, nestled in a lush prairie near a snowcapped mountain, is a charred skeleton, its roof gone and everything covered in black ash. The fire inspector ruled the cause of the fire “undetermined,” but Angel believes it had something to do with two heaters

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that lay among the rubble. (On average, more than 6,000 fires occur every year in homes under construction or major renovation — often due to cooking or heating equipment.) On a recent visit, Angel reaches down and fishes out a photo of Aaron with Gianna when she was a toddler, its edges burned. “Oh my God. I’m keeping this,” she says. A few of their possessions were salvaged by a neighbor who combed through the rubble, but almost everything is ashes. “Sometimes there will be something that prompts a memory of the house,” says Angel, “but my family was so close to losing both of us. So putting that in perspective, what is stuff, really?” She credits her survival to her faith. “I have so much strength in God,” she says. “Sometimes I wonder if I need time to mourn all of this, but then that feeling passes. The real thing that matters is that we’re alive, and that we’re together.”

Practice an evacuation today with all family members. Caregiver tip: People with physical or cognitive disabilities should be included in drills; make a specific plan to assist those with limitations. Go to the websites of the National Fire Protection Association (nfpa .org) and the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org) for more safety strategies for the elderly.

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Install safety knobs and activate the lock-out setting on the stove (if it has one) to keep kids and confused or forgetful adults from leaving burners on. Caregiver tip: Also secure all flammable liquids in a locked container in a cool, dry place — far from heat and combustible materials.

US E A L E RT ST ICK ERS Place them on windows and doors to notify firefighters of family members who may need more help to get out. Caregiver tip: Go to firesafety forlife.com for stickers that let you specify if you live with kids or older adults who are disabled in some way. $72 FOR 100 STICKERS

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SEATING Set up comfortable chairs and benches for at least 80% of guests. And don’t forget a few side tables for drinks.

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TIMING Meats, salads and cut-up fruits and veggies are fine out of the fridge for two hours. If it’s superhot (80°F to 90°F), that drops to one hour. GH Lab tip: Instead of prepping large platters or bowls, make a few small ones and swap them out as needed.

These plant picks are perfect for even the smallest outdoor space.

A LIGHTWEIGHT DRILL Choose a cordless model to make any project a breeze. This one from Bosch earned top marks from our Lab testers for its comfort and easy-to-use design. GH LAB PICK: Bosch DDB181-02 Drill, $159, boschtools.com A DO-IT-ALL TOOL KIT Get one with basics like a hammer, screwdriver, tape measure, wrench and level. Testers loved Craftsman’s, which opens like an old-time doctor’s bag. GH LAB PICK: Craftsman Evolv 23-Piece Tool Set, $20, craftsman.com PRO PAINTER’S TAPE A must for ultra-crisp lines, FrogTape is our go-to — just apply it to areas you don’t want to paint. In Lab tests, it stopped paint from bleeding and was quick to remove. GH SEAL PICK: FrogTape Multi-Surface Tape, from $6, frogtape.com

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FOOD AND DRINKS For each person, have 8 to 10 hors d’oeuvres, 8 oz. meat (about 2 burgers or chicken breasts) and 11/2 drinks per hour plus 1/4 lb. to 1/2 lb. of each side dish.

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MOVIES OUTSIDE.

WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS?

A: There are two main ways to create your own theater under the stars. If you want something that’s portable, a projector and screen (or any large flat surface) will do the trick. If your outdoor space is already set up and used like a living room, consider an outdoor TV that can be installed almost anywhere. Here are our Lab-tested picks:

MUST MOUNT-ANYWHERE MINI PROJECTOR Choose this fits-inthe-palm-of-yourhand cube for total mobility. Its flexible wire tripod can literally wrap around anything (even a tree). You can’t get better picture quality at this price. GH LAB PICK: RIF6 Cube Projector, $299, rif6.com

LUST TOP-TESTED PROJECTOR Get virtually movietheater-quality image and sound with this combo, no matter where you set it up. GH LAB PICKS: Sony Life Space UX Portable Ultra Short Throw Projector, $999, sony .com/portable; Silver Ticket 100" Projector Screen, $200, silver ticketproducts.com

ULTIMATE SPLURGE WEATHER-PROOF OUTDOOR TV If you’re committed to one spot and want next-level picture quality, go with a 4K ultra-high-def set that you won’t have to cover in sun or snow. GH LAB PICK: SunBriteTV Outdoor TV 4K UHD Signature Series, from $2,799, sunbritetv.com

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PRETTY PLATES We love these chic paper options from Sophistiplate. Choose from complete place settings or mix and match for your own set. FROM $5, SOPHISTIPLATE.COM

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A: It depends on how much effort you’re willing to put in. Wood tends to look better, but requires more care — ideally you should treat pieces once a year with a sealant to protect against the elements. Plastic, on the other hand, is not always as comfortable as other materials, but it’s far more durable. If you’re looking for an option that’s easy to stack and store and that will last with little work on your part, plastic is the way to go.

NO-MESS TABLECLOTHS Guests will have no clue that Sassafras’s tablecloths and runners are made of paper — choose from four sizes and 12 patterns. FROM $10, SASSAFRASSTORE.COM

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French-Door Fridges This convenient style, with its food-saving features and cool innovations, is soaring in popularity. Meet the top performers

HOW WE TESTED After narrowing it down to the 12 newest doubledoor models, we rated them for: Temperature Produce preservation Ease of use

It has a built-in coffeemaker!

87/100 WINNER

ULTIMATE STANDOUT The 27.8-cu.-ft. GE Profile got top marks for performance and wowed us with its smart design features. You get a top-of-theline fridge plus a built-in Keurig coffeemaker in the door. It’s even Wi-Fi–enabled, so after you download the app you can adjust settings, preheat water for coffee and get alerts if the door is open — all on your phone. It works with voicecontrolled Amazon Echo, too.

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LAB LOWDOWN This fridge excelled at maintaining temps. In the crisper, romaine lettuce remained vibrant for a week. A just-abovefreezing meat setting in the pantry drawer means beef, chicken and fish will stay fresh there longer than on a shelf. GE PROFILE PFE28PMKES (ALSO IN SLATE), $3,199, GEAPPLIANCES.COM

For full test results, go to goodhousekeeping.com/fridges.

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KraftMaid® Welch Door Style Available exclusively at The Home Depot, KraftMaid’s Welch door style pairs beautifully with a soft white Moonshine painted finish to create a timeless backdrop for a kitchen that you’ll love for years to come.

Sleek Design with Function

Delta® Foundry™ Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet Featuring ShieldSpray™ Technology This faucet provides free range of motion with a striking exposed hose, lending to an industrial design. Its ShieldSpray™ Technology cleans with laser-like precision by powering away stubborn messes with an innovative shield of water to control splatter and clear off debris.

The Finishing Touches

Martha Stewart Living™ 3" Polished Nickel Awning Cup Pull Hardware Bold yet simple, the Awning Cup pull offers a sophisticated finishing touch to your room. The updated shape has a unique design element, making it ideal for both kitchens and bathrooms.

Fresh Every Day

KitchenAid 36" w 23.8 cu. ft. French Door Refrigerator in PrintShield™ Stainless, Counter Depth PrintShield™ Finish resists smudges and fingerprints, while the Under-Shelf Prep Zone is ideal for storing doughs, and desserts, or marinating. Fit tall items like wine bottles with the Slide-Away shelf.

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Behr® Mountain Falls N420-2 BEHR PREMIUM PLUS® Interior is a Paint & Primer in One that contains zero VOC and provides exceptional value and durability. It seals both uncoated and previously painted surfaces to create a finish that resists mildew, stains, moisture and wear, and stands up to scrubbing.

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In addition to steady temps, Kenmore Elite’s 29.8-cu.-ft. model delivers the most storage space, easy-touse digital controls, shelves you can adjust for tall items and two trays as well as a drawer in the freezer for better organization.

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LAB LOWDOWN Useful climate-controlled bins help extend the life of produce, meat, poultry and fish, but the door gets slightly too warm for cheese, yogurt or butter, so plan to keep them on a shelf. We love the specially designed freezer handle, which makes it easy to open the compartment even when it’s jam-packed.

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NICE PRICE

For a solid fridge without a hefty price tag, this 25-cu.-ft. Maytag can’t be beat. It even has slideout shelves and a built-in water and ice dispenser with a filter.

KENMORE ELITE 74027 (ALSO IN WHITE, BLACK AND FINGERPRINT-RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL), $3,900, SEARS.COM

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Think of this 22-cu.-ft. game changer from Samsung as your home’s new command center, not just a place for groceries. It has a huge touchscreen on the front with a calendar and a notepad plus Internet access to let you check the weather, order from Instacart or watch a show. There are interior cameras, too, so you can use your smartphone at the grocery store to peek into your fridge and see whether you really need more milk.

When kids grab snacks, they’ll see your reminder to do their homework.

LAB LOWDOWN Cool tech features aside, our pros were impressed by how well it did in performance and ease-of-use tests. If you’re interested in it for the cameras, keep your most-used items out of the doors and away from the back, places that were harder to see. SAMSUNG FAMILY HUB RF22K9581SG (ALSO IN FINGERPRINT-RESISTANT STAINLESS STEEL), $4,799, SAMSUNG.COM/US

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LAB LOWDOWN In our tests, fridge and freezer temps were steady and door shelves were cool enough for dairy. Lettuce lasted five days in the crisper, and the controls were a little tricky to adjust (keep the manual). MAYTAG MFI2570FEZ (ALSO IN WHITE AND BLACK), $2,199, MAYTAG.COM

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ASK CAROLYN X C A R O LY N F O R T É HOME CARE & TEXTILES D I R E CTO R

GH’s resident cleaning dynamo shares her best tips and favorite tricks to conquer your toughest messes and trouble spots

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HELLO, GORGEOUS! The gleaming GH Kitchen of the Future Powered by Miele is our newest testing space.

I USED A GENTLE SCRUBBER ON MY STAINLESS STEEL FRIDGE. NOW IT HAS SMALL RUST-COLORED SPOTS WHERE I WIPED. IS IT RUINED? — Patricia S. A: Fortunately, no. The pad probably removed the refrigerator’s factoryapplied protective coating, exposing the metal underneath to air. Those surface spots are the result. To erase them, mix a paste of baking soda and water, then apply it with a soft cloth. Rub briskly in the direction of the metal’s grain; rinse and buff dry. After cleaning, use a stainlesssteel-appliance cleaner and polish (like GH Seal pick Weiman) regularly to keep rust spots at bay.

GENIUS GRIME FIGHTER

Photographs by Danielle Occhiogrosso

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My red blouse bleeds every time I wash it. Will soaking it in salt water or vinegar set the color?

A: We’ve tested both methods in the GH Cleaning Lab, and neither works. Colors bleed for two main reasons: extra dye or poor manufacturing. Dye is often added purposely to materials like dark blue denim so they’ll look richer and more appealing in the store. An item might bleed for a few washes and then stop. If a garment

releases dye with every wash, then it wasn’t properly manufactured; try returning it for a refund. Not possible? Wash it separately in cold water. Don’t rely on cloths that claim to trap small amounts of loose dye in the wash. Bottom line: For challenges like this, it’s still safest to wash the garment alone.

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Microfiber towels have long been a Cleaning Lab go-to because they’re reusable and great at picking up dirt. Now Toryen Cloths have made us love them even more. Large, extra-absorbent and bleach-safe (unlike many other microfiber options), these durable cloths are perfect for even your toughest jobs.

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SHINGLES AREN’T FLAT Curling edges or bubbling could signal that leaks are on the horizon. SUN OR RAIN IN THE ATTIC You may not always see holes, so keep an eye out for water spots and for sunlight peeking in. MISSING SHINGLES Watch for empty patches. You could have them replaced one by one, but you’ll end up with a patchwork color scheme. CRACKED SHINGLES This is often a sign of aging, and it’s extra concerning if the cracks are all over. YOU CAN’T REMEMBER THE LAST TIME YOU UPGRADED A typical roof lasts 20 to 30 years. If yours is approaching that benchmark, consider contacting a pro for a consultation.

SUPER SHINGLES Whether you’re dealing with high heat in the South, biting cold in the North or a leaky roof that needs to be replaced, GAF has nearly 50 products backed by the GH Seal. LAB LOWDOWN Its shingles with Advanced Protection technology undergo 185 individual tests for durability,

longevity and weather resistance. Our Engineering Lab’s in-depth evaluations confirmed that the shingles are ultra-strong and long-lasting, pass the industry’s toughest wind tests and will help protect your home against fire. FIND A CERTIFIED ROOFING CONTRACTOR AT GAF.COM.

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GREATER ENERGY SAVINGS Lower your cooling bills by up to 15% with this line, which reflects sunlight and reduces heat buildup in the attic — great for warm-weather places. TIMBERLINE COOL SERIES SHINGLES IN BARKWOOD

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Your Wine

If you love a little antioxidantpacked vino, cheers to lower disease this — 5 oz. a day may help reduce odds of heart risk disease, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers and Alzheimer’s disease. But summer sipping is tricky: Hot weather plus the dehydration associated with alcohol can affect blood pressure and make you dizzy. Pro tip: Freeze your favorite wine in ice trays (about 1 oz. per cube), suggests GH Nutrition Director Jaclyn London, M.S., R.D. Then pop one or two into a light pour, which will make your glass last longer, or add a few cubes to sparkling water to keep you hydrated and hangover-free. Go easy, though, because more than 5 oz. a day is linked to increased disease risk.

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Steer Clear of Zika You may not live in an area where Zika has hit, such as South Florida, but some researchers have predicted the virus will be more widespread this year. It’s especially important not to be bitten by mosquitoes if you may want to get pregnant: In 2016, the CDC found that one in 10 U.S. women with Zika who gave birth had a baby with birth defects. Your best bet? The repellent ingredients DEET and PMD (oil of lemon eucalyptus), according to new research from New Mexico State University. LAB LOWDOWN: Using a product with the right concentration of DEET is key, says GH Health, Beauty & Environmental Sciences Lab Director Birnur Aral, Ph.D. “According to the CDC, a minimum of 20% DEET is recommended,” she says. “Higher amounts are better for longer protection,” she adds, but at concentrations greater than around 50%, effectiveness time starts to level off. Sufficient concentrations of PMD are also key. Go to epa.gov /insect-repellents for a nifty search tool that will tell you which products work best against mosquitoes and/or ticks, and more. — Sara Bower

It can feel hard to get away, but women who took a vacation once every six years or less were almost eight times as likely to develop coronary artery disease or have a heart attack as those who took time off at least twice a year, researchers for the decades-long Framingham Heart Study found. And a recent American Psychological Association survey found that people who constantly checked their work email on their days off had significantly more stress — which is also bad for the heart — than those who did not. To make an even bigger move toward wellness, try a fitness vacation. You can find affordable retreats at GH partner dailyburn.com/fitnessgetaways. Would it help if your doctor ordered it? — Alexis Reliford

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SNAP A SMILING SELFIE It’s easy to roll your eyes at people who seem addicted brain to their front-facing phone cameras, but they may be health on to something: A study in Psychology of Well-Being found that subjects who took at least one smiley selfie a day felt significantly happier. This may be an example of “self-perception theory,” which suggests that behaving as if you feel a certain way can help you to actually feel that way. Duck lips are optional. — AR

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“In my classes we keep our bodies warm, our heart rates rockin’ and our minds engaged. I don’t overexplain —  we learn as a group as we go.”

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“Remember, it’s been said that even the darkest hour is only 60 minutes long — and you can do almost anything for 30 seconds.”

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“I offer encouragement, celebrate victories and run group challenges. There’s strength in numbers.”

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D A I LY B U R N Daily Burn has loads of trainers, so you’re sure to find one who matches your style and goals. Go to dailyburn.com to choose from over 750 “living room” workouts with top Daily Burn trainers like Erika. Subscribe for your first month free — plus, GH readers get 25% off the second month. Sign up at dailyburn.com /goodhousekeeping. No thinking, just shrinking!

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SEAT SHAPER WORKS: butt, hips, core

Stand with hands on chair for balance, heels together and toes turned out. Bend knees slightly and bring right toes behind ankle (A). Keeping torso straight, squeeze glutes to lift right leg back (B). Do two pulses and return to A for one rep. Do 15 to 20 reps; switch legs. DIAL IT DOWN: Don’t kick back as high. AMP IT UP: Let go of the chair or start (A) in a deeper plié.

CHAIR LIFT WORKS: butt, core

Start on back in front of chair, arms at sides, palms down, neck relaxed. Bend right leg 90 degrees, heel on chair. Extend left leg straight up (A). Push onto right foot, squeezing glutes and lifting hips into a straight line. Hold two seconds and lower for one rep. Do 15 to 20 reps for one set; switch sides. DIAL IT DOWN: Start with both heels on chair. AMP IT UP: Add 10 pulses with straight leg after each set.

THIGH TONER WORKS: thighs, calves, core

Stand with fingertips on back of chair for balance, legs parallel, a rolled-up towel between thighs. Squeezing towel, rise onto balls of feet (A). Slowly bend knees and lower six to eight inches into plié, keeping torso vertical (B). Hold for two seconds, then return to (A) for one rep. Do 15 to 20 reps for one set. Rest and repeat. DIAL IT DOWN: Skip the towel. AMP IT UP: At the end of each set, hold (B) and pulse thighs 20 times. GET THE GEAR TOP, PHATBUDDHAWEAR.COM. LEGGINGS, GAP.COM.

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Photographs by Mike Garten; hair by Natasha Leibel using Amika; makeup by Bethany Townes using Lancôme at Artists by Timothy Priano. Text by Alexis Reliford.

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GET FIT WITH FIDO fitness

Your best personal trainer may have four legs: A report by the American Heart Association found that dog owners were more likely to engage in heart-healthy activity, because they got out and walked their dogs. Check out these amp-it-up tips from Adam Sanford, a personal trainer and the owner of Adam Sanford Fitness in New York City.

RUN ONE, WALK ONE. Budget time for a 30-minute walk and alternate between sprinting one block and walking the next. This will get your heart rate up.

TRY PARK BENCH–UPS. While your dog does his business, put your hands on a bench seat and do push-ups to tighten your arms and core. Too easy? Add a 30-second plank hold.

PLAY FITNESS FETCH. At a dog run or field, toss a ball; while your pooch runs to retrieve it, do jumping jacks or burpees. Repeat, and see which of you runs out of energy first! — AR

More than 9% of Americans have nutrition diabetes, and tens of millions more are on the cusp. But trading meat for protein found in plants (such as broccoli and avocados, nuts, seeds, pulses and whole grains) can help. One study found that even tiny swaps can help drop diabetes risk 18%! Fill up on plant-based protein at breakfast: “Choose omelets with veggies, spread avocado on 100% whole-grain bread or make plain oatmeal with unsweetened soy milk, nuts and berries,” says GH Nutrition Director Jaclyn London, M.S., R.D. Fiber and goodfor-you fats help reduce blood sugar spikes and cravings all day, she adds. — Nicole Saporita

BE LABEL-WISE

Shopping for someone with food allergies? Packaging labels can be majorly

food allergies confusing. Statements like “May contain peanuts” and “Manufactured in a facility

that also processes soy” are optional and voluntary, something only 54% of allergy-conscious consumers knew, according to a recent report. While “foods with one or more of the top eight allergens are legally required to provide a ‘Contains’ statement on the label,” says London, that does not mean there’s zero risk of cross-contamination. If you’re not sure about a certain food, call the manufacturer and ask. — Sarah Walter

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HERE’S WHAT IT REALLY FEELS LIKE

to have OCD ...welcome to my brain”

DOGGED ADVOCATE Cecelia, with her dog, Chess, is on a mission to raise awareness.

by CECELIA SCHEELER

One of my earliest memories is of my mother massaging moisturizer into the raw skin of my red and bleeding hands, her palms dwarfing mine as she coated them in Lubriderm. She had just pulled me away from yet another hand-washing marathon. These were the early days of my obsessivecompulsive disorder (OCD), when an intense fear of germs compelled me to scrub my hands until they were the texture of steel wool. I remember trying to squirm out of my mother’s grip — the lotion she used burned where it seeped into the cracks in my skin. I was diagnosed when I was 4. That fear of contamination is a hallmark of OCD — the Wikipedia page for the disorder features an image of a man washing his hands — but intense germophobia represents only one form OCD can take. The only constants of this mental disorder are excessive and unreasonable thoughts that typically compel people with OCD to do the same thing over and over. I’m in the 1.2% of the adult population in this country that suffers from OCD, and over my long psychiatric history, I’ve experienced just about

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every type of symptom, from needing to perform certain physical activities (as a child, I had to bang my chair against the floor exactly eight times before sitting at my desk) to overchecking. These obsessions and compulsions don’t all bounce around in my mind at once, but there’s always at least a small battery of them firing away in my brain. Before I leave the house for work, I check that I’ve packed everything I need in my bag, that I’ve turned off all the lights, that I’ve taken my medication. OK, sure, everyone has experienced that feeling of dread that comes with not being able to remember whether he or she locked the door. But the difference between me and the average person is that I’m not satisfied until I’ve examined the deadbolt 12 times and made myself late for work. This is the essence of OCD: An obsession

(Did I lock the door behind me?) leads to a compulsion (I should check the lock just once more). I also have intrusive, unwanted thoughts — I imagine loved ones coming to harm, often by my own hand. I might be having a perfectly pleasant conversation with someone when suddenly I picture what that person would look like with a bloody nose. Such thoughts, which usually barge into my head about once a day, are never anything I’d do or a reflection of my desires; they’re simply the result of bad brain chemistry. Nowadays, my symptoms remain relatively consistent — most are ones I’ve dealt with for years. I have a full-time job at a nonprofit organization, which gives me the sort of stability that makes them manageable. As I was growing up, however, every month was an opportunity for an exciting new cerebral nightmare. In elementary school, it was all about contamination — I went through two laundry loads’ worth of towels per week on average, unable to touch one again after a single use. I couldn’t touch doorknobs or light switches bare-handed — instead, I learned to open doors with my feet. Every trip to the bathroom was a 30-minute handscrubbing ordeal. A cocktail of antianxiety drugs, SSRIs and other medications helped me cope…until I got to sixth grade. Middle school is a universally miserable time, of course. For most kids, the changes in body chemistry that accompany puberty mean acne, growth spurts and raging hormones, but for me they meant the medications that kept my worst symptoms at bay stopped working. Suddenly I was back to spending hours in the bathroom. In school, I erased my math worksheets until they had holes in them because I couldn’t abide stray

In middle school, I started making strange noises in the back of my throat and shaking out my limbs at random moments.

ALL CAUGHT UP Cecelia on a family trip to a historical theme park at age 4, the year she was diagnosed.

pencil marks. Ignoring them was like trying to ignore an intense, persistent itch — despite my best efforts, I’d be vibrating out of my skin with nervous energy until I finally gave in. And I developed compulsions I couldn’t connect to an underlying obsession. For instance, I started making strange noises in the back of my throat and shaking out my limbs at random moments. As can happen in middle school, my peers embraced the time-honored social convention of building themselves up by tearing other people down. When they passed me in the hallway, kids would flail their arms around to mock me and sneeringly call me nasty names from across the classroom. At first I tried to hide my condition, but that proved impossible, so instead I tried to explain mental illness to them. But I was working under the flawed assumption that understanding leads to empathy, which is rarely true for tweens. Maybe my classmates were unable to grasp the concept of an invisible illness, or they just didn’t care. But the grief they caused me only made me more determined to make people understand. Since I couldn’t hide my OCD, I decided I would make it impossible to ignore, and I started talking about it all the time. I even began using it as an icebreaker in conversation with new acquaintances — I felt I had to issue a disclaimer before strangers saw me wrinkling my nose and wondered if they’d forgotten to apply deodorant that morning. But even as I faced my classmates’ ridicule, it never occurred to me to feel ashamed of my illness. For as long as I could remember, the people whose opinions I valued — my parents, my grandparents, my psychiatrist — had told

MIDDLE SCHOOL MUDDLE With parents Mary Ellen Pease and Charlie Scheeler, at age 14.

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Even as I faced my classmates’ ridicule, it never occurred to me to feel ashamed of my illness. me my OCD was not my fault, so when my peers tried to tell me otherwise, I didn’t shrink back in shame: I got angry, and I got loud. And I used pointed humor to shut people up, telling one boy who insisted my constant fidgeting was a willful act designed to annoy him that I was doing it to burn extra calories. High school was a big improvement over middle school: My fellow students were more mature and compassionate; I’d learned strategies to better manage my symptoms; and as I found that people were more willing to listen when I explained my condition, my jokes became less barbed. And in the years since, learning more about my OCD has helped me hone new techniques for managing it. Combined with a boatload of medication, this has helped enormously. It was only five years ago that I learned that my specific subtype of the disorder is called Tourettic OCD, which is why I sometimes feel compelled to do things, like make strange noises, that don’t seem connected to a particular obsession. These are actually tics: sudden, repetitive movements or sounds that I find really hard not to make. Most people think of Tourette syndrome as uncontrollable swearing, which is a real but rare symptom called coprolalia. But really, most of us just make weird sounds and flail a lot. OCD and Tourette syndrome often go hand in hand. As much as I’m not shy about my OCD, it’s a relief that my symptoms are far less noticeable than they once were. I’ve swapped out most of my more obnoxious tics for subtler behaviors — instead of pulling faces at my coworkers as I struggle to maintain

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control of my facial muscles, I’ll blink hard. A recent chest cold left me with a lingering cough that has become a verbal tic; I try to swallow hard or perform some other, quieter alternative. But there are still challenges I have to deal with every day, such as finding a combination of medications that solves more life problems than the side effects (such as low sex drive and lack of appetite) create. Nobody really knows why or how certain drugs help, and it’s daunting to be a human guinea pig: Every year I ingest thousands of milligrams of mind-altering, government-regulated substances, but that beats never, ever leaving my room. So, as with sampling new cuisine or getting hopelessly lost while backpacking in a foreign country, I suck it up and embrace the mystery as part of the experience. Tourettic OCD is not who I am, though it has definitely shaped a huge part of the person I’ve grown into. There’s a lot about myself that I love: I’m an excellent writer. I’m a thoughtful friend. I have a sharp and analytical mind. Those parts of me aren’t going to go away, and neither is my Tourettic OCD. And I can live with that. What I refuse to live with is stigma. So I will keep talking about it. The more I talk about OCD, the more people understand mental illness and the more they feel able to share their own problems. The more visible our conditions become, the less scary they are. And the more I talk, the less likely that some suffering kid will be told, as I was told, “It’s all in your head.”

NOT HIDING Cecelia in Japan. “It’s hard to miss normal when you’ve never known it,” says the author.

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AFTER Eileen with Orangetheory coach Eddie Diaz at the Spartan Race in Tuxedo, NY, last year: “I’m living my life on my terms,” she says.

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had dropped 30 pounds. “Everybody started saying, ‘Oh, you look great!’ but I still felt like crap,” she says. The sudden split had left her angry and confused. “There were a lot of unanswered questions, so I didn’t feel like I had closure. My self-esteem was shot. I felt worthless,” Eileen says.

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had helped bring her weight up to 230 pounds on her 5' 4" frame. She started cooking for herself and prepping each day’s meals the night before. “I wasn’t initially trying to lose weight, but with those little changes, it started to happen,” she says. It was a welcome side effect of her heartbreak. She had gained 70 pounds during the half decade with her partner. “Now, looking back at it, I realize I was unhappy, so I was doing a lot of emotional eating,” Eileen says. “I think I stayed because I was in my 30s and it was just what you did: You had to get married; you had to have kids.” Within a year of the breakup, she

To help her out of her funk, Eileen’s therapist sent her to work out — for her spirit, not her body. “She made it my homework,” Eileen says. But the idea of going to a gym paralyzed her: “I didn’t want anybody to look at me, period, never mind having to wear workout clothes,” she says. Still, when she passed by an Orangetheory Fitness location at a shopping center, she forced herself to push open the door. “I walked in, and everybody was super friendly,” she says. Orangetheory Fitness offers upbeat, coach-led one-hour group workouts that are a mix of cardio, strength and highintensity interval training (HIIT; see box, next page). Eileen watched part of a class and, after determining that she wouldn’t bump into her ex there, signed up for a few sessions. After her first class, Eileen was sore and couldn’t walk for two days. “I was like, All right. Check. Done,” she says. “I had no intention of going back.” But a couple of days later, an email arrived from an Orangetheory staffer: Hey, Eileen, how’d you like the first class? I see you signed up for tonight. I’ll see you later. As someone who always kept appointments, she thought, Oh, no, they’ll notice I’m not there — now I have to go. She was greeted by the staffer and Margaret, her coach from the first class, who asked how she was feeling and if she had any questions. JULY 2017 G H

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“It felt like, These people aren’t in it just for the money. They care,” she says. Soon she was a regular at Margaret’s classes, and she’s been going four times a week for more than two years. RAMPING IT UP

Eileen says that while she couldn’t keep pace on the treadmill at first, “Margaret and my classmates encouraged me.” Slowly, she went from power-walking to jogging to running. The small victories felt good and improved her self-esteem. Eileen also started shedding pounds. “I was always at the mall because I kept needing to buy smaller pants,” she says. Newly motivated, Eileen started working with a nutritionist, who taught her about good protein sources like lean meats, nuts and cottage cheese and helped her cut out crackers and soda, which led to even more weight loss. The biggest change, though, was that she stopped eating emotionally — when she feels overwhelmed and has the urge to hit the vending machine, she takes a moment to check in with herself to see if she’s truly hungry. If not, she steps out for a walk or some deep breaths, finds a coworker to talk to or watches funny dog videos on YouTube. Eileen is now at a weight that makes her happy (168 pounds) and has discovered that she can deploy the same strength to get through emotional obstacles that she uses at the gym to get through physical ones. “The biggest gain isn’t my appearance,” she says. “It’s knowing I can handle a crisis. When I fall, I’m going to get up and try again until things get a little easier.” Even better, after completing some of the physical challenges she set out to do (she’s run a few 5Ks and done some difficult hikes), Eileen is free of the less-than-worthy feeling she had when her relationship ended. “I realized, I’m pretty awesome. I love myself. I can stop trying to prove it now,” she says. She’s dating again, but is in no hurry to settle down. As for that ex, she’d like to thank him, Eileen says wryly: “If we’d stayed together, I’d probably be even more overweight and wouldn’t have made the changes to get healthier. Now I know what it’s like to be happy with myself.”

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CHICKEN TACO PIZZAS PREP 15 MINUTES TOTAL 25 MINUTES

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1. Arrange 4 (6-in.) flatbreads or pitas on lg. foil-lined baking sheet. Spray bread with nonstick cooking spray. Stir together 2 c. pulled rotisserie chicken meat; 1 chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped; 1 tsp. ground cumin; and 1/2 tsp. garlic powder. Divide evenly among breads.

2. Drizzle chicken with 1/2 c. sour cream. Top with 1/2 c. pickled sliced mild jalapeño chiles, drained, and 1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar. Bake at 450°F 10 to 12 min. or until bottom is golden brown. 3. Garnish with shredded lettuce and fresh cilantro.

SERVES 4 ABOUT 440 CALS, 24 G PROTEIN, 39 G CARBS, 24 G FAT (11 G SAT), 2 G FIBER, 995 MG SODIUM.

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SUMMER SQUASH FRITTATA PREP 10 MINUTES TOTAL 35 MINUTES

1. Toss 11/2 lbs. summer squash, very thinly sliced with mandoline or by hand, with ¼ tsp. salt; let stand 10 min., then gently squeeze very dry. 2. Whisk together 8 lg. eggs; 4 oz. Gruyère cheese, shredded; ¾ c. milk; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; and ¼ tsp. each salt and pepper. Heat 10-in. oven-safe nonstick skillet on med. Add egg mixture. Stir in squash. Cook, occasionally stirring and pulling back edges, 2 min. or until bottom begins to set. Cook, without stirring, 3 min. 3. Transfer skillet to 375°F oven; bake 20 to 25 min. or until set. SERVES 4 ABOUT 320 CALS, 25 G PROTEIN, 9 G CARBS, 21 G FAT (10 G SAT), 2 G FIBER, 690 MG SODIUM.

GRILLED LAMB MEATBALL & PEPPER SKEWERS PREP 10 MINUTES TOTAL 35 MINUTES

1. Combine ½ c. fresh mint, chopped; 2 med. shallots, chopped; 1 Tbsp. fresh oregano, chopped; and ½ tsp. each ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Add 1 lb. ground lamb; mix just until combined. 2. With sm. scoop, form into 24 (1-in.) meatballs. Thread onto metal or soaked bamboo skewers, alternating with 2 bell peppers, seeded and chopped. 3. Grill on med. 6 to 8 min. or until meatballs are cooked (165°F), turning over once. Serve lamb with 2 toasted pitas, cut into quarters; 1/4 c. pine nut hummus; and sliced tomatoes. SERVES 4 ABOUT 385 CALS, 24 G PROTEIN, 27 G CARBS, 20 G FAT (7 G SAT), 4 G FIBER, 580 MG SODIUM.

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SPICY ITALIAN MUSSELS & “FRITES” PREP 10 MINUTES TOTAL 40 MINUTES

1. Cook 12 oz. frozen french fries as label directs. 2. In 8-qt. saucepot, cook 2 oz. pancetta, chopped, in 1 Tbsp. olive oil on med. 6 min. or until crisp, stirring often. With slotted spoon, transfer pancetta to plate. To pot, add 1 sm. onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; and 3/4 tsp. crushed red pepper. Cook 4 min., stirring often. Add 2 med. tomatoes, chopped. Heat to simmering on high.

SAUCE SMARTS This sauce is a version of an “all’Amatriciana,” named for the Italian town of Amatrice. It’s usually made with pancetta, onion, tomato, chile and cheese.

3. Add 2 lbs. mussels, scrubbed. Reduce heat to med. and cover. Cook 4 to 7 min. or until mussels open, stirring twice. 4. Toss hot fries with 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan; serve alongside mussels, garnished with pancetta and chopped parsley. SERVES 4 ABOUT 355 CALS, 25 G PROTEIN, 28 G CARBS, 16 G FAT (4 G SAT), 3 G FIBER, 660 MG SODIUM.

PORK & RICE-NOODLE SALAD PREP 10 MINUTES TOTAL 25 MINUTES

1. Cut 1 (1-lb.) pork tenderloin into 1-in.-thick medallions; season all over with 1/8 tsp. salt. Grill on med.-high 4 to 6 min. or until cooked (145°F), turning over once. 2. Whisk together 3 Tbsp. each fish sauce and cider vinegar and 2 cloves garlic, crushed with press. Toss half of vinaigrette with 8 oz. thin rice noodles, cooked; 1 c. shredded carrots; ½ c. fresh basil leaves; and ½ c. fresh mint leaves. 3. Chop pork; serve over rice noodles. Drizzle with remaining vinaigrette. Top with ¼ c. finely chopped peanuts. SERVES 4 ABOUT 405 CALS, 28 G PROTEIN, 54 G CARBS, 8 G FAT (2 G SAT), 2 G FIBER, 1,035 MG SODIUM.

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SPICED PLUM & QUINOA MUFFINS PREP 20 MINUTES TOTAL 50 MINUTES

11/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. whole wheat flour 1/3 c. white quinoa (raw) 11/2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. salt 2 lg. eggs, beaten 1 c. plain full-fat yogurt 1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted 1/2 c. honey, plus more for drizzling (optional) 2 plums, 1 chopped and 1 thinly sliced

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line 18 muffin-pan cups with paper liners. 2. In lg bowl, whisk flours, quinoa, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, baking soda and salt. 3. In med. bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, butter and honey. Fold egg mixture into flour mixture until just combined; stir in chopped plum.

5. Bake 15 to 20 min. or until toothpick inserted into centers of muffins comes out clean. Cool in pans 5 min., then transfer to wire rack to cool completely. 6. Drizzle with honey, if desired, before serving. MAKES 18 ABOUT 160 CALS, 4 G PROTEIN, 23 G CARBS, 7 G FAT (4 G SAT), 1 G FIBER, 200 MG SODIUM.

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4. Divide batter among muffin cups (about 1/4 c. each) and top each with a couple of plum slices.

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YOUR PANTRY White BBQ Sauce TOTAL 10 MINUTES

11/2 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. cider vinegar 2 Tbsp. horseradish, drained 1 Tbsp. lemon juice 3/4 tsp. sugar 1/4 tsp. cayenne (ground red) pepper

Whisk together all ingredients, along with ¾ tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. black pepper, until smooth. Makes about 1¾ c.

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Sweet ’n’ Smoky Tri-Tip PREP 5 MINUTES TOTAL 50 MINUTES

EACH 1/4-C. SERVING About 315 cals, 1 g carbs, 35 g fat (5 sat), 540 mg sodium.

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Tbsp. olive oil Tbsp. brown sugar Tbsp. ground cumin Tbsp. smoked paprika 1 tsp. garlic powder 1 tsp. onion powder 1 boneless beef tri-tip roast (about 21/4 lbs.)

1. Heat grill on med. 2. In sm. bowl, combine oil, sugar, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, 2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. Rub all over tri-tip, which can be wrapped in plastic and refrigerated up to 1 day. 3. Grill beef 30 min. or until 125°F on meat thermometer, turning over 3 times. Transfer to cutting board; let rest at least 10 min. Thinly slice against grain to serve. SERVES 8 About 265 cals, 28 g protein, 3 g carbs, 15 g fat (5 g sat), 1 g fiber, 545 mg sodium.

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Creole Sauce PREP 10 MINUTES TOTAL 25 MINUTES

Grilled Chicken with White BBQ Sauce PREP 5 MINUTES TOTAL 30 MINUTES

4 lbs. assorted chicken parts (thighs, drumsticks, wings) 1 recipe White BBQ Sauce (right) Parsley leaves, for garnish

1. Heat grill on med.low. Season chicken all over with 11/2 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. black pepper. Grill chicken, covered, 20 min.,

turning occasionally. 2. Place ¾ c. White BBQ Sauce in bowl. Uncover chicken; generously brush with sauce. Turn chicken pieces over. Cook, brushing and turning chicken 2 more times, 5 min. or until chicken is cooked through (160°F). Garnish with parsley; serve with remaining sauce. SERVES 8 About 375 cals, 29 g protein, 1 g carbs, 28 g fat (6 g sat), 660 mg sodium.

1 Tbsp. olive oil 2 stalks celery, finely chopped 1 med. onion, finely chopped 1 sm. green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/8 tsp. dried thyme 3/4 lb. tomatoes, chopped 2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1/2 c. loosely packed parsley leaves, finely chopped

1. In 4-qt. saucepot, heat oil on med. Add celery, onion, bell pepper and 1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Cook 12 min. or until tender, stirring often.

2. Add garlic and thyme; cook 1 min., stirring. Add tomatoes and 1/4 c. water. Heat to simmering; cook 10 min. or until tomatoes have broken down, stirring occasionally. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and parsley. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes about 2 c. EACH 1/4-C. SERVING About 35 cals, 1 g protein, 5 g carbs, 2 g fat, 1 g fiber, 105 mg sodium.

Miami Mojo Sauce PREP 5 MINUTES TOTAL 15 MINUTES

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c. olive oil cloves garlic, sliced tsp. dried oregano c. fresh orange juice c. fresh lime juice tsp. ground cumin c. packed fresh cilantro leaves

1. In 8-in. skillet, combine oil, garlic and oregano. Cook on med.-low 5 min. or until garlic is golden brown. Remove from heat; cool slightly. 2. In food processor, pulse garlic-oil mixture with orange juice, lime juice, cumin, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper until smooth. Add cilantro; pulse just until finely chopped, stopping and scraping bowl occasionally. Makes about 1 c. EACH 2-TBSP. SERVING About 70 cals, 3 g carbs, 7 g fat (1 g sat), 125 mg sodium.

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FILLING 2 lbs. ripe peaches (about 7 to 8 lg.), peeled, pitted and chopped 1/2 c. packed brown sugar 2 Tbsp. cornstarch 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp. lemon juice Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Peachy Pecan Crumb Pie

PREP 35 MINUTES TOTAL 1 HOUR 50 MINUTES PLUS COOLING

1 recipe Pie Dough (right) CRUMB TOPPING 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. rolled oats 1/4 c. packed brown sugar

1. On lightly floured surface with lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough out into 14-in. circle. Transfer to 9-in. pie plate. Trim overhang to 1/2 in.; tuck overhang under and crimp to form raised edge. Refrigerate 30 min. 2. Meanwhile, make Crumb Topping: Place foil-lined rimmed baking sheet in oven and preheat to 425°F.

In med. bowl, with hands, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, pecans, lemon zest and salt. Add butter and squeeze to form sm. clumps. Refrigerate until ready to use. 3. Reduce oven temp. to 375°F. Make Filling: In lg. bowl, combine ingredients for Filling. Add to chilled pie dough, spreading in even layer. Place pie on preheated baking sheet and bake 35 min. Sprinkle crumb topping over Filling. Bake another 25 to 30 min. or until Filling is bubbling and crust is golden brown. 4. Cool pie on wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream.

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processor, pulse 11/2 c. all-purpose flour and 1/4 tsp. salt. Add 4 Tbsp. cold butter, cut up; pulse until fine crumbs form. Add another 5 Tbsp. cold butter, cut up; pulse until coarse crumbs form. Pulse in 5 Tbsp. ice water, 1 Tbsp. at a time, until dough holds together when squeezed. On work surface, knead gently until dough comes together. Form into flattened disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate at least 15 min.

SERVES 8 About 465 cals, 6 g protein, 67 g carbs, 21 g fat (11 g sat), 4 g fiber, 235 mg sodium.

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Green Goddess Carrot Salad

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1 lb. slim baby carrots, trimmed and cut lengthwise in half (or in quarters if lg.) 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 c. Green Goddess Dressing (right) 1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated and torn

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. On lg. rimmed baking sheet, toss carrots with olive oil and ½ tsp. salt. Roast 20 to 25 min. or until crisp-tender and edges are slightly caramelized; cool completely. 3. Meanwhile, prepare Green Goddess Dressing.

4. To serve, arrange carrots over lettuce. Drizzle with dressing. SERVES 4 About 200 cals, 4 g protein, 13 g carbs, 15 g fat (3 g sat), 4 g fiber, 775 mg sodium.

GREEN GODDESS DRESSING In blender, puree 3/4 c. buttermilk, ½ c. mayonnaise, 1/3 c. plain Greek yogurt, 4 anchovies or 2 tsp. anchovy

paste, 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice, 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard, 1 sm. clove garlic, pinch sugar, 3/4 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper until smooth. Add ½ c. loosely packed fresh parsley, 1/4 c. packed fresh basil, 3 Tbsp. fresh tarragon and 2 Tbsp. snipped fresh chives; pulse until herbs are finely chopped. Makes about 2 c.; can be refrigerated up to 1 week.

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3 Tbsp. cider vinegar 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1/4 c. finely chopped roasted red peppers 2 Tbsp. capers, chopped 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 lg. eggs, beaten 11/3 c. panko (Japanese bread crumbs) 11/2 c. canola or vegetable oil 3 med. green tomatoes, cored, ends trimmed and discarded, cut into 1/4-in.-thick slices 1 oz. crumbled blue cheese 4 c. loosely packed baby kale and microgreens

1. Whisk vinegar, olive oil and 1/4 tsp.

each salt and black pepper; stir in red peppers and capers. Arrange wire rack over lg. sheet foil or parchment. 2. Place flour in 1 lg. shallow bowl; place eggs in another. Place panko and ½ tsp. salt in third bowl. Sprinkle tomato slices with 1/4 tsp. salt. 3. In heavy 12-in. skillet, heat canola oil on med.-high until hot but not smoking. 4. Meanwhile, dredge 5 tomato slices in flour, then egg, letting excess drip off. Dredge in panko, patting so crumbs adhere. Carefully add breaded tomatoes to hot oil. Reduce heat to med. Fry 3 to 4 min. or until deep golden brown on both sides, turning over once. With slotted spoon, transfer tomatoes to wire rack to drain. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. salt. Repeat breading, frying and draining with remaining tomato slices and breading. 5. Toss greens with 2 Tbsp. vinaigrette. Place tomatoes on serving platter; top with cheese. Serve tomatoes immediately with greens and remaining vinaigrette. SERVES 6 About 420 cals, 7 g protein, 24 g carbs, 33 g fat (4 g sat), 2 g fiber, 605 mg sodium.

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Creamy Chicken-Corn Chowder PREP 15 MINUTES TOTAL 1 HOUR 5 MINUTES

4 lg. ears corn, shucked 21/2 lbs. bone-in chicken breasts, skin removed 4 Tbsp. butter 1 Tbsp. olive oil 5 stalks celery, chopped 4 lg. carrots, chopped 1 med. onion, finely chopped 1/3 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. half-and-half 3 Tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon leaves

1. Cut corn kernels from cobs; set kernels aside. Scrape juices from cobs into 5- to 6-qt. saucepot; add cobs, along with chicken, 8 c. water and 1/2 tsp. salt. Heat to boiling on high. Reduce heat to maintain gentle simmer. Cook 20 to

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25 min. or until chicken is cooked, turning chicken breasts occasionally. Remove pot from heat and let cool. Transfer chicken to lg. bowl. When cool enough to handle, remove and discard any bones; pull meat into bite-size pieces. Remove and discard cobs from poaching liquid; reserve liquid. 2. Meanwhile, in 7- to 8-qt. saucepot, heat butter and oil on med. until butter has melted. Add celery, carrots, onion and 1/2 tsp. salt. Cook 10 min. or until beginning to soften, stirring frequently. 3. Sprinkle flour over vegetables; cook 1 min., stirring. Stir in reserved poaching liquid and corn kernels. Heat to boiling on high; boil 1 min., stirring. Reduce heat to maintain simmer. Cook 15 min., stirring occasionally. Stir in half-and-half, tarragon, reserved chicken, 1 tsp. salt and 1/2 tsp. pepper. SERVES 8 About 300 cals, 25 g protein, 24 g carbs, 13 g fat (6 g sat), 3 g fiber, 645 mg sodium.

1 lg. lemon, plus slices for garnish 2 tsp. grated peeled fresh ginger 1 lg. piece skin-on wild Alaskan salmon (about 2 lbs.) 3 Tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce 2 Tbsp. honey 1 Tbsp. sriracha hot sauce 1 clove garlic, crushed with press 4 c. packed arugula, plus more for garnish 4 miniature seedless cucumbers, thinly sliced 11/4 c. cooked corn kernels (from 2 ears) 1/2 c. loosely packed cilantro leaves

1. Soak lg. cedar grilling plank (about 15" by 7") in water 1 to 2 hrs. Heat grill on med. 2. From lemon, grate 1 tsp. zest and squeeze 1/4 c. juice; set juice aside.

Combine zest with ginger and 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper; rub all over flesh side of salmon. 3. Place salmon on soaked plank skin side down; sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt. Grill 20 to 25 min., covered, or until desired doneness. 4. Meanwhile, in med. bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey and sriracha; set aside half. To remaining soy mixture, add garlic, reserved lemon juice and 1/4 tsp. salt; toss with arugula, cucumbers, corn and cilantro. Brush salmon with reserved soy mixture. Garnish with arugula and lemon slices. Serve with cucumber salad. SERVES 8 About 190 cals, 25 g protein, 12 g carbs, 5 g fat (1 g sat), 1 g fiber, 530 mg sodium.

Green Chile Cheeseburger PREP 10 MINUTES TOTAL 25 MINUTES

1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1 lb. ground beef sirloin (90% lean) 3/4 lb. ground beef chuck (80% lean) 6 slices American or Cheddar cheese 3/4 c. jarred or canned roasted diced green chiles (preferably Hatch), drained 6 brioche hamburger buns, split and toasted

1. Heat grill on med.-high. 2. In sm. bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. In lg. bowl, gently combine sirloin and chuck and form into 6 (4-in.-wide) patties. Sprinkle both sides with salt mixture. 3. Grill burgers 3 min.; turn over. Top each with slice of cheese. Cover and cook 3 min. or until desired doneness and cheese has melted. Top each with 2 Tbsp. green chiles. Serve on buns. SERVES 6 About 585 cals, 35 g protein, 47 g carbs, 26 g fat (13 g sat), 4 g fiber, 1,005 mg sodium.

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Easy Blender Batters: BLUEBERRY BLITZ In blender, blend 1 c. blueberries with 1 c. milk and 1 lg. egg, then 11/2 c. all-purpose flour, 2 Tbsp. sugar, 2 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. salt. Stir in 1/2 c. blueberries before cooking. SERVES 4 About 315 cals, 9 g protein, 55 g carbs, 7 g fat (3 g sat), 3 g fiber, 590 mg sodium.

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SWEET CORN In blender, blend 1 c. milk and 1 lg. egg, then 1 c. cornmeal, 1/2 c. all-purpose flour, 2 Tbsp. sugar, 2 tsp. baking powder and 1/2 tsp. salt. Stir in 1 c. corn kernels before cooking. SERVES 4 About 345 cals, 9 g protein, 61 g carbs, 7 g fat (4 g sat), 3 g fiber, 595 mg sodium.

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c. dark brown sugar Tbsp. black pepper Tbsp. garlic powder Tbsp. ground cumin Tbsp. ground ginger 2 tsp. kosher salt 2 slabs (about 3 lbs. each) St. Louis– style pork spare ribs 1/4 c. plus 1 c. cider vinegar

1. In bowl, combine sugar, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, ginger and salt. Discard membrane from back of pork ribs. Brush ribs with 1/4 c. vinegar. Rub all over with spice mixture, packing so it adheres.

2. Place 4 c. wood smoking chips on lg. sheet aluminum foil; fold and crimp to seal. Poke holes all over. Place foil packet on 1 unlit burner underneath cooking grates. Cover and heat all burners of grill on high until smoke appears. Arrange ribs on side of grate over burners not covered by foil packet. Turn burners under ribs off. Reduce heat of burner with foil packet to low. Cook ribs 5 to 6 hrs. or until tender but not falling off the bone, adjusting heat to maintain temperature of 250°F and brushing with remaining vinegar every hour. SERVES 10 About 500 cals, 28 g protein, 7 g carbs, 40 g fat (12 g sat), 1 g fiber, 520 mg sodium.

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