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AARON DYER (NOTEBOOK); YASU + JUNKO (OILS); BRYAN GARDNER (DESSERT, CLOSET)

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FROM MARTHA

Pretzels
Warm and toasty, these soft
versions can be easily formed
into playful shapes
with delicious toppings.

BEAUTY & STYLE

DIY Style

Fun charm-necklace

ideas that let you mix and

match. 35

Skin

How to choose the right oil

for your skin type. 38

Beauty News

The latest foundation,

moisturizer, and more for

sensitive skin. 40

GOOD THINGS

Cupid’s arrows made from

pens, three flavor twists for

chicken wings, and more—

plus Good Things Revisited,

our clever updates on classic

ideas from past issues.^58

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FOOD & GATHERINGS

Perfect Bite

Dates with blue cheese,

almonds, and honey. 43

Entertaining

“Peking” duck that serves

as the centerpiece of a lavish

spread—yet takes under an

hour to prepare. 44

What’s for Dinner?

Four hearty braises that get

tender cuts of fish, lamb,

pork, or chicken on the table

in a hurry. 48

101

Our take on authentic Mexi-

can enchiladas rojas. 50

Sweets

Chocolate-pistachio tartufo:

the ideal dessert for two. 52

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GOOD LIVING

Table au

Sweet-scented garden roses

with ruffly petals. 55

Editors’ Picks

Our favorite Valentine’s

Day chocolates don’t come

mixed in a box. 56

Organized Home

Storage solutions and

decorating tips to make the

best—and most stylish—

use of your closet space. 58

American Made

The entrepreneur behind

Little River Sock Mill is

bringing manufacturing

back to her hometown. 66

On the Cover

Homemade soft pretzels can

be arranged in a pleasing variety

of seasonal shapes—with an

easy mustard sauce for dipping.

(Find out how on page 19.)

Photograph by Marcus Nilsson.

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HOW-TO HANDBOOK

Ask Martha

An elegant Japanese garden-

ing technique, handmade

all-natural heating pads,

how to clean leather gloves,

and more. 105

Health

Surprising health habits

that are also good for your

heart. 112

Homekeeping

Cleaning, sharpening, and

storage tips that will extend

the life of your kitchen

knives. 116

IN EVERY ISSUE

Martha’s Month 4

Out & About 6

Editor’s Letter 8

Recipe Index 117

On the Lookout 124

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FEBRUARY 2016