5
We know chicken is a
go-to for protein. This
feature offers unique
ways to enjoy it—and
prepare it perfectly
every time. Page 82.
2
“Built to Last” dives
deep into the aisles
of a favorite place:
the hardware store.
See these clever
and stylish home
solutions. Page 106.
3
New lunch ideas will
come in handy this
month, as will a good
box for my son. This
one gives 15 meals
to kids in need ($48,
feedprojects.com).
4
Change Maker high-
lights the fashion
designers and clothing
brands that are
taking serious steps
to be cool and eco-
conscious. Page 48.
1
No one is more
excited than I am for
Martha’s latest book,
Cookie Perfection.
Get a sneak peek now
(page 92), and grab
a copy next month.
| LIVING IN MY LIFE |
Here, just a handful of
ideas that I’m inspired by
this month.
Bake Night
EDITOR’S LETTER
THE SECRET TO a good routine—one that feels anything
but routine—is to mix it up. And that’s exactly what
my family began doing on a random Tuesday evening
about a year ago. It was a school/work night that was
feeling like a beginning-of-the-week slog, and retreat-
ing to different rooms (or screens) postdinner seemed
imminent. But on a lark, I pulled Martha’s Cookies book
off the shelf and said, “Let’s bake something!”
My son James was excited by the declaration alone—
probably because it sounded vaguely like a science
experiment to his then four-year old self. We settled
on Snickerdoodles, and somewhere between measur-
ing flour, the whir of the KitchenAid, the magic of the
oven, and tasting our soft, chewy treat; family Bake
Night was born. Since then, we’ve whipped up so many
recipes from that book—and others. But what I didn’t
expect to happen has been the most rewarding: Tues-
day evenings are as fun as Saturday afternoons, and
we look forward to them in the same way. I’ve watched
James learn how to level a cup of flour, sprinkle and
decorate with glee, and even be mindful about raw
eggs. (My husband’s warning, “Let’s not invite Sam
and Ella [aka salmonella] to this party,” still elicits
laughs.) What’s more, the neighborhood kids often
join, and we’ve come to know who loves classic sugar
cookies and who can’t resist a triple-chocolate bar.
Upcoming birthday or bake sale? We’ve got you.
In the spirit of September, this issue is filled with
ideas for refreshing your life—from the way you eat to
how you live. I hope you enjoy it, and find inspiration
to mix up your routines!
Elizabeth Graves, Editor in Chief
[email protected] @ebgraves
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12 SEPTEMBER 2019
LENNART WEIBULL (COOKIES, HARDWARE), COURTESY OF FEED (LUNCH BOX), PETER ARDITO (JEANS), MARCUS NILSSON (CHICKEN)
PORTRAIT BY LIZ BANFIELD
