Martha_Stewart_Living_November_2016

NGOC MINH NGO (TREES); VICTOR PRADO (FRAGRANCE); BRYAN GARDNER (EARRINGS, POTATOES); CHELSEA CAVANAUGH (PLACE CARDS)

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FROM MARTHA

The Life of Trees: The

majesty of the many

varieties on Martha’s farm.

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58

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EVERYDAY FOOD

Perfecting the...

Mashed Potatoes: Tips for

turning them into a star of

your feast. 77

What’s for Dinner?

Healthy for the Holidays:

Take a break with four

standout lighter meals. 80

Recipe Revamp

Flipping the Bird: The secret

to delicious turkey? Roast it

upside down. 82

Sweets

Brownie Points: Our crackly

take on the classic treat. 86

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GOOD THINGS

Simple place cards to make

with little ones, pretty

rope trivets, clever center-

pieces, and more.

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GOOD LIVING

Décor

The Ring Bearer: A North

Carolina designer makes

On the Cover

Clockwise from top left: Citrus

chess pie, puff-pastry poached-

pear pie, red-currant poppy-

seed linzer torte, and brown-

sugar butternut-squash pie

in all their Thanksgiving glory.

Photograph by Will Anderson.

IN EVERY ISSUE

Martha’s Month 4

Out & About 6

Editor’s Letter 8

The Handbook 127

Collecting 152

The Well-Kept Home

Raising the Bar:

Everything you need for

cocktail hour. 38

American Made

A Stitch in Time: A New

Orleans maker fashions

modern monograms for

everyday linens. 44

Beauty

Face Savers: The best

masks to treat every

complexion problem. 46

Counter Intelligence

Heady scents, stay-put

makeup primers, and tips

for lustrous locks. 50

The Essential

Watch: How to invest in

a timeless timepiece. 52

Tastemaker

The Country Cuisinière:

Stellar food and travel

ideas from a French chef

and Instagram star. 58

Health

Minding Your Memory:

When forgetfulness

should—and shouldn’t—

be a cause for concern. 62

Ask Martha

The best whisks for your

favorite recipes, homemade

pumpkin-pie spice,

and traveling with pets. 70

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NOVEMBER 2016