Good Housekeeping January 2013

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING maintains good taste and exercises strict editorial judgment as to products it will accept for advertising in the printed magazine and in reviewing all of the advertising copy it publishes. These judgments are the basis of the Good Housekeeping Consumers' Refund or Replacement Policy. WE PROMISE This is Good Housekeeping's LIMITED WARRANTY: If any product that bears our Seal or is advertised in this issue* (with certain exceptions described below) proves to be defective within two years from the date it was first sold to a consumer by an authorized retailer, we, Good Housekeeping, will replace or repair the product or refund the purchase price. This policy covers you, the consumer, whether you bought the product or it was given to you (by the buyer). Products that bear…

All New, for You Welcome to the New GH How do you reinvent a legend? If it's Good Housekeeping, the answer is: very carefully. For more than a year, we've been looking at how we could make GH better—keeping the things we know you love, but also trying new ideas and finding ways to give you more fun every month. First, we took a cross-country trip to ask many of you what you wanted in a magazine and what you thought about GH: what you liked (and didn't), what you wanted more of (and less of). Then our team got to work—rethinking everything, trying out new ideas, throwing out what didn't work, reinventing page after page. (We're not the only ones hitting the Refresh button: Kyra Sedgwick, below, is, too.…

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My Smart Solution " These frozen whipped cream dollops were a big hit last winter. I even put them in my coffee! " —ALISON BICKEL, 39 GRETNA, NE With mixer on medium speed, BEAT 2 c. heavy cream into soft peaks. ADD 2 Tbsp. confectioners' sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla extract. BEAT until stiff peaks form. Transfer to piping bag fitted with star tip. SQUEEZE dollops onto parchment-lined cookie sheet. FREEZE 3 hours. Keep in freezer for up to 1 month in an airtight container. Your best tips Make Busy Days Better Break for Laughs "When I'm starting to stress, I'll pull out my iPhone to watch a video clip of my nephew dancing. Seeing him get excited over simple things puts my life in perspective and…

In Britain, there's a long tradition of what's called a "full Sunday roast." Friends join together for a late lunch of roasted meat, Yorkshire pudding, roasted potatoes, and a sinfully delicious dessert. You can sit down around 2 P.M. and go right through into the evening, enjoying the warmth of the hearty meal and the company of good friends. What better way to whet your appetite for a dishy new season of Downton Abbey? Start with these classic recipes from two top British chefs (and one American icon), then gather some good eaters around your table and tuck into a decadent feast that would do Lady Cora Crawley proud. SERVE NIGELLA LAWSON'S RIB ROAST      • Nothing gives quite the same flavor as a rib roast, but it can be hard…

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