I was scouring the BHG archives one day looking for vintage shots of mushroom lamps (a day in the life of a market editor) when I found myself staring at my own living room. Some things looked different: The carpeted floors are now hardwood, and the original tongue-and-groove ceilings are painted white. But it was unmistakably ours—documented in the prime of its groovy ’70s phase. Take one look at the house now and you can probably tell my husband, Chris, and I are very much into the era—the fashion, the decor, the music—so stumbling upon the 1974 feature shortly after moving in was like finding a ready-made mood board filled with inspiration....

Journalist and graphic designerGraduate of Drake University’s journalism programFormer food writer for Better Homes & Gardens magazineCopywriter and project manager

4 eggs cold water 2 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 teaspoon cider vinegar 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish ¼ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper

Painters Tape versus Masking Tape First, make sure you purchase a suitable tape for your project. While you’re shopping, keep this in mind: Painters tape (usually blue or green) and masking tape (usually tan or white) aren’t interchangeable. Masking tape is inexpensive and readily available, but it often leaves residue behind if it’s not removed quickly. Masking tape may also rip off paint and other finishes. Painters tape is specially designed for painting and can be left on surfaces longer....

2 ½ cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut up, or shortening ½ cup ice water Lattice Top: Follow these steps to make an easy lattice top: Step 1: Lay strips horizontally. Roll out the top crust and cut into ½-inch strips as you would for a traditional lattice top. Place half of the pastry strips over the filling parallel to each other and 1 inch apart....

4 tablespoon (1/2 stick) unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 cup ketchup 3 tablespoon tomato paste 1 12 ounce can Dr. Pepper ½ cup cider vinegar ⅓ cup Worcestershire sauce ½ cup packed dark brown sugar 2 teaspoon ancho or New Mexican chili powder 1 teaspoon fine-ground white pepper 1 teaspoon kosher salt Hot & Sticky Barbecue Rub ½ cup packed dark brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoon coarsely ground pepper 2 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon molasses powder, optional 1 tablespoon kosher salt, preferably Morton ½ teaspoon hot smoked Spanish paprika 1 teaspoon chipotle chile powder ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

4 0.75 inch thick slices Italian or French bread ¼ cup butter, melted 3 tablespoon grated Queso Añejo cheese or Parmesan cheese 2 garlic cloves, minced

* Use the full head of roasted garlic, or only part of it depending on your love for garlic.

Pressure Cooker Directions Prepare as directed, except reduce all ingredients by half. Roast bones as directed. Pour 1/2 cup water into the roasting pan and scrape up browned bits. In a 6-quart stovetop or electric pressure cooker combine the water mixture and remaining ingredients. Lock lid in place. Set electric cookers on high pressure to cook for 1 1/2 hours. For stovetop cookers, bring up to pressure over medium-high heat according to manufacturer’s directions; reduce heat enough to maintain steady (but not excessive) pressure according to manufacturer’s directions....

¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ⅓ cup shortening 4 tablespoon cold water

Design and Maintenance For a stunning accent, grow one tropical flower per large container, and add colorful annual flowers around the base. To keep ahead of watering chores, hook up a drip irrigation system designed for potted plants, with one drip emitter per pot. The larger the container, the less often you’ll need to water. Tropical plants typically prefer soil that is moist, but not overly wet. How to water without over-watering....

6 egg yolks 6 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ¼ cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour 3 tablespoon unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder Powdered sugar Brandied Cherries: ⅓ cup granulated sugar 4 teaspoon cornstarch 2 cup frozen unsweetened pitted tart red cherries 3 tablespoon brandy or cranberry juice 2 inches stick cinnamon Cream Filling: 1 tablespoon cold water ½ teaspoon unflavored gelatin 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon brandy or cranberry juice...

8 ounce bulk pork sausage ¼ cup finely chopped onion 3 tablespoon finely chopped celery 3 tablespoon finely chopped green sweet pepper 3 tablespoon finely chopped red sweet pepper 2 tablespoon minced garlic 1 ½ cup chilled, cooked, white rice ⅔ cup chicken broth ⅓ cup hominy ¼ teaspoon black pepper ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper