Innehållsförteckning för February 2016 från Good Housekeeping

A LIP SKIN IS UNLIKE ANY OTHER SKIN ON YOUR BODY. For starters, lips have no sweat glands, so they don’t produce the natural oils that keep the rest of your skin supple (ever notice no one has oily lips?!). And while the rest of your body has 15 to 16 protective layers, your mouth has only three to four, says GH Beauty Lab Director Birnur Aral, Ph.D. That’s what makes it extremely vulnerable to the elements — like cold, wind and sun — and especially prone to dryness, flaking, chapping, cracking…sigh. The GH Beauty Lab to the rescue! We found the best balms that replenish much-needed moisture and seal it in. Mwah! by CODY MARICK TRIED + TES From Our Beauty Lab TOP LI P BALMS Our Beauty Lab…

Q The first thing you see in my bedroom is a set of big, boring closet doors. Any decor advice? A 1 AD D A RCH I T ECTURAL D E TAI L Bring some Parisian charm with inexpensive ceiling medallions. Nail them on and paint, like One Kings Lane stylist Megan Pflug did here. For a step-by-step, visit onekingslane.com/live-love-home. YOU NEED Medallion, from $30, lowes.com Paint, Kingston Aqua, Olympic One GH SEAL HOLDER! 2 CREATE A “ MURAL ” Use a large-patterned wallpaper, like this chinoiserie-inspired style, as fashion designer Austyn Zung did in her New York City loft. For a major statement, cover the surrounding wall, too. WALLPAPER IDEAS 3 MOUNT MIRRORS Dress up French doors by gluing on precut mirrors (found at craft and hardware stores), as…

Q I’m hosting the Super Bowl party this year! Any CROWD-PLEASING DINNER IDEAS that won’t leave me stuck in the kitchen? A We’ve got six winning make-ahead recipes. TOUCHDOWN!…

Who would you want to star in the movie of your life? That’s a question single mom Joy Mangano never thought she’d be asked. But when Jennifer Lawrence was tapped to play her in the new film Joy, she couldn’t have been more pleased. It’s the perfect meeting of superpowers: shopping-TV’s star moneymaker (Joy can clean up $1 million an hour on HSN) and Hollywood’s It girl. The truly dynamic duo joined forces to tell Joy’s inspiring rags-to-riches story of how some serious elbow grease, ingenious thinking and pure grit helped the nice girl finish first. You’re going to love her! The morning after a marathon 23-hour session selling pillows, body massagers and air deodorizers on HSN (formerly Home Shopping Network), Joy Mangano opens the door to her Tampa home…

A Splurge on high-quality loose-leaf teas or tea bags for premium taste. If you’re a true connoisseur, our Lab recommends Harney & Sons. Me 1 SCRAP THE MUG ...at least for steeping. A teapot holds in heat better to bring out flavor. Swirl hot water in pot to preheat for steeping at the correct temp. 2 DON’T DUNK Pour water over leaves (instead of adding water first) to boost taste and get more antioxidants. 3 GIVE IT A MINUTE Tea needs time to steep. For perfect flavor, follow the directions for your tea of choice in the chart at right. TURN FOR TOP TOOLS BY THE EXPERTS AT THE GOOD HOUSE KEEPING INSTITUTE 10 CHANCES TO WIN EACH ITEM! Details, page 129 TRIED + TESTED TOOLS OF THE (TEA) TRADE…

meet our testers RACHEL ROTHMAN GH Technical & Engineering Director GORDON GRAJEK GH Test Engineer ARNE BOSTROM GH Test Engineer K.C. COLWELL Technical Editor, Car and Driver HOW WE TESTED We screened the year’s best new vehicles and narrowed it down to our top 41 makes and models. Then, using results from our recent auto survey, our experts logged miles on real roads to assess the things you care about most — safety features, reliability and price — and the little things that can be big pet peeves when missing, like cup holders and convenient purse storage. COMPACT WINNER 2015 MAZDA3 S 5-DOOR GRAND TOURING WHY WE LOVE IT We were amazed by how fun it was to drive: The swift acceleration and responsive handling made us feel as if…

—KATE ROCKWOOD GH’S COLD EXPERTS: Elson Haas, M.D., director of the Preventive Medical Center of Marin in California and author of Ultimate Immunity; Geeta Maker-Clark, M.D., family physician with NorthShore University HealthSystem; Audrey Tatar, M.D., physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital ASK JACKIE Jaclyn London, M.S., R.D. GH Nutrition Director @jaclynlondonRD Q Should I swap almond milk for my skim? A: NOPE. Fortified almond milk and skim milk have about 90 calories per cup and contain calcium and vitamin D. But almond milk has just half the potassium and an eighth of the protein dairy does, and it usually contains artificial ingredients for “creaminess” and — unless labeled “unsweetened” — added sugar. See page 94 for more on this major gripe. BOTTOM LINE: Stick with dairy or, if you’re lactose-intolerant, drink unsweetened…

Q Why choose bone-in chops? A: They tend to come out juicier and are harder to overcook than boneless cuts BALSAMIC-GLAZED PORK CHOPS WITH SPINACH MASH In lg. pot, cover 1 lb. Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed and chopped, with water. Add 1 Tbsp. salt and cover; heat to boiling on high. Boil 15 min. or until very tender, then stir in 1 box (5 oz.) baby spinach. Drain, then mash with ¼ c. melted butter. Combine 2 Tbsp. brown sugar, 1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar and ½ tsp. each salt and pepper; brush all over 4 bone-in pork chops (about 1 in. thick). Broil 4 min. per side or until cooked (145°F). Serve with spinach mash. Garnish with snipped chives. SERVES 4 ABOUT 500 CALS, 36 G PROTEIN, 29 G CARBS,…

beauty hack THICKER HAIR, INSTANTLY To fake fuller hair fast, all you need is the hot haircut: blunt. While layers can actually thin out your hair, the straightacross, all-one-length chop “creates bulk and weight at the ends, giving the appearance of fullness,” says Dove celebrity hairstylist Mark Townsend. “And it works on any hair texture or length, from short crops to long.” Show off the shape by wearing strands sleek: Spritz a heat protectant (we like Nexxus New York Salon Care Promend Heat Protecting Mist, $12) all over, then flat-iron to smooth. runway to your way LUXE GLOVES Our hands-down favorite accessory on runways this season: chic leather gloves in a host of pretty shades. Even basic black gets a ladylike upgrade with soft fur trim. From Our Textiles Lab…

A: Downton Abbey star Joanne Froggatt takes us on a tour of London while decked out in key trends that’ll keep you warm this season — and chic through to summer! A POP OF PINK A pastel peacoat? Love! The traditional sailor style gets a makeover in bubble gum. Later on, swap dark denim for white jeans, but keep the pale blue heels — they’ll walk right into the next season. Coat, $298, jcrew.com. Blouse, $268, katespade.com. Jeans, $8, forever21.com. Earrings, $29, talbots.com. Ring, French Connection, $28, zappos.com. Heels, $40, justfab.com. ON LOCATION: THE LONDON EYE VIA PS TATTERSHALL CASTLE thetattershallcastle.co.uk photographs by GEOFF WARING DIY BRAID CROWN Form a center part; divide hair in half. Starting below each ear, weave a fishtail braid, securing ends with clear elastic. Pull…

HAVE A QUESTION? E-MAIL HELOISE@GOODHOUSEKEEPING.CO Q The rubber gasket of my front-loading washer has mildew on it. What can I use to clean it? — LIBBIE B. A. When I hear from women about a problem with their front loaders, it’s usually this. To get rid of the mildew, clean the rubber liner with a mixture of white or apple cider vinegar and water in a 50/50 solution (example: ½ c. vinegar plus ½ c. water). While you’re at it, wipe off the underside of the glass door, too. To keep mildew from coming back, be sure to wipe the gasket dry and leave the door open for a while after the last load of the day — this will let the inside of the washer dry out. QUESTION Please…

RACHEL ROTHMAN, TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING DIRECTOR @ghgadgetgirl FOOD ALLERGY DETECTOR Nima WHAT IT IS A portable sensor (small enough to put in your purse) that can detect food allergens in just two minutes. It links to an app that allows you to store tests (from restaurant dishes, for example) and share data with other users. HOW IT WORKS When you put a small amount of food or drink in a test capsule, the device will display a smiley or frowny face to tell you whether you can eat it. At launch, it will test for gluten only. Milk and peanut testing are in the works for 2017. WHY IT’S HOT Nima is the very first consumer device that can test for specific food allergens. WHEN TO EXPECT IT Mid-2016 (but…

Susan Westmoreland Food Director @ghtestkitchen Q My crew loves sweets, but I have no time to bake from scratch. Quickie ideas? A: Use store-bought ingredients to make these treats that taste just like homemade! 1 BROWNIE HEARTS Pour brownie-mix batter into a pan and pop it in the oven as directed. Cool, then cut into hearts freehand or using a cookie cutter. Pipe on store-bought frosting to create cute chocolate “conversation hearts.” (Kitchen confession: We crumbled the brownie trimmings onto a sundae.) Ready to Bake Brownies, $4 for 23-oz. package, igourmet.com 2 S’MORE CRISPIES Prepare crisped-rice cereal treats and top with 1 c. each chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. Place on baking sheet; broil on high 30 sec. until ’mallows turn golden. Sprinkle with salt. 3 COCOA CROIS SANTS Fill…

MAKE-AHEAD CROWD-PLEASERS Veggie Skillet Lasagna PREP 20 MINUTES TOTAL 35 MINUTES 2 Tbsp. olive oil 1 med. zucchini, sliced 1 med. red pepper, seeded and chopped 1 med. onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 can (28 oz.) crushed tomatoes 6 oz. no-boil lasagna noodles, broken into thirds 1 c. part-skim ricotta cheese 8 oz. part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded Fresh basil leaves, for garnish 1. In deep 12-in. skillet, heat oil on med.-high. Add zucchini, red pepper, onion, garlic and ½ tsp. salt. Cook 6 min., stirring. Reduce heat to low. Stir in tomatoes. 2. Add noodles to sauce, making sure each piece is at least partially submerged. Cover and cook on low 15 min. or until noodles are almost al dente, gently stirring twice. 3. Dollop ricotta all over…

April Franzino Beauty Director @aprilfranzino HAVE A QUESTION? E-MAIL ASKAPRIL @GOODHOUSEKEEPING.COM. Q My eye makeup always creases. Am I using the wrong products? A. You might be. The key to avoiding creases is prepping with an eye primer first. This neutral-tinted base layer works like spackle to fill in “cracks” so eye shadow and liner go on smooth and stay that way. For best results, follow primer with a no-crease shadow, like our Beauty Lab test winners at right. GH Lab Test Winners Q I love the look of matte lipsticks, but they tend to be drying. Any fixes? A. Matte is the lipstick of the moment on runways and celebs, offering rich color payoff without the potentially over-the-top shine of glossy or shimmery finishes. But in order to get…

PERFECT FOR TEA Grab a spot of tea at the renowned café in the Hotel Café Royal. Pair it with house-made scones and clotted cream or one of the Bundt cakes they’re famous for. hotelcaferoyal.com TOP CHEF EATS You likely know Yotam Ottolenghi from his cookbooks, Plenty and Jerusalem, but London is the only city where you can savor his modern take on Middle Eastern flavors in one of his restaurants. Check out his Soho hot spot, Nopi, for tastes from his latest cookbook of the same name. ottolenghi.co.uk WHERE WE STAYED After checking in at the luxe Corinthia Hotel London, we were tempted never to check out. From its marvelously scented lobby (there’s a stunning flower shop inside) to its opulent style and world-class spa, everything was next-level grand.…

MORE IDEAS TO TRY BUY FUN ACCESSORIES. Choose towels and small appliances in bright shades. ROLL OUT A RUG. Go vibrant with a Turkish or Persian patterned style. HANG BRIGHT LIGHTS. Inject a pop of lively color with pendant fixtures. SARAH R ICHARDSON CONTRIBUTING GH HOME DESIGN DIRECTOR Q: I’m bored with my kitchen. Help! How can I update it without doing a huge reno? PAINT THE CABINETS. I’m a fan of this trick. It doesn’t cost much, but it completely transforms a room. Consider a bold hue, like the rich blue I used in the farmhouse at left. For best results, wipe your cabinets clean with soapy water or a degreaser (this will ensure a smooth finish). Then, remove the doors and rough them up with 100-grit sandpaper to…

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Q I HEAR THAT SUGAR IS THE ENEMY – BUT I HAVE A SWEET TOOTH. HELP! A: You can have dessert every day. The trick is to cut out processed foods containing added sugar (many aren’t even treats!). Where it’s hiding: GH SUPERCARB DIET 1YOGURT AND CEREAL. They sound like healthy options, but they’re usually loaded with added sugar. (A cup of bran cereal can contain up to 20 g of the stuff; the American Heart Association has set the daily max at 24 g, or 6 tsp., for women.) Fill up on protein and fiber instead — for instance, 1 c. of berries with 2/3 c. plain 2% Greek yogurt and a small handful of pecans. 2“HEALTHY” DRINKS. Soda isn’t the only problem beverage. Juice, sweetened coffee and…

GH TRAINER ON CALL Latreal “La” Mitchell FOL LOW M E @latrealmitchell @latreal_mitchell 1 TOUCHDOWN ARMS WORKS: CHEST, BACK, ARMS Standing with feet hip-distance apart, loop band around wrists, then raise elbows to just below shoulder height and bend arms 90 degrees. Spread arms into goalpost position (as shown). Hold for one count, then bring arms back to shoulder-width apart for one rep. Repeat 12 times. POSTURE PERFECTER: Drop shoulders down and squeeze shoulder blades together. 2 SLINGSHOT WORKS: BACK, SHOULDERS, ARMS Stand with feet staggered, left foot ahead of right, holding band with both hands extended just below chest level. Keeping left arm straight, pull right fist to rib cage (as shown). Straighten right arm to match left for one rep; do 12 reps. Switch sides and repeat. BALANCING…

CLASSIC RICOTTA In 4-qt. saucepot, combine 8 c. whole milk and 1 tsp. salt. Heat on med. until temperature of milk reaches 185°F to 190°F on candy thermometer (about 20 min.), stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in 3 Tbsp. distilled (white) vinegar and 2 Tbsp. lemon juice. Let stand 20 min. Line colander with 2 layers cheesecloth and set over lg. bowl. Ladle curds into colander. Let drain 5 min. Use ricotta immediately or refrigerate in container up to 1 week. Makes 2 c. Q Can I use the liquid I strained out? A: Yes! That’s the whey. Splash some into smoothies for extra protein or into marinades to tenderize meat. It’ll keep in the fridge for up to a week. CHEESY RECIPES JALAPEÑO POPPERS Stir together 1 c.…