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Speaking as someone who just purchased an orange
leather couch, I must say that the October 2008
issue provided a lot of decorating inspiration. Your
article,
“Color Where It Counts,” was excellent
It's nice to see an adult aesthetic coupled
with kid-friendly design.
Laura Kelley, Todd, NC
I REALLY ENJOYED
the photOS
Oil
the updated entries in “Welcome
Changes” (September 2008). I
thought it was a terrific idea that
you added the “Shop This Look”
on each front door entry. It was so
much easier to find the great-
looking hardware and exact paint
colors. Thanks for thinking of that.
I hope that will become a standard
feature in other articles as well.
Melissa Bartels, via e-mail
EVERY W IN TER I TRY
to master one
type of cooking. Last year it was
cake. During the trial-and-error
process I had a lot of cakes to eat.
To solve this dilemma 1 would cut
the cakes in serving-size pieces,
then wrap them individually and
freeze. When I’d have company or
unexpected guests, I always had the
right snack or dessert. Once on a
plate, it’s just a few minutes to thaw.
So far, the Buttermilk White Cake
with Coconut is my favorite (“Piece
of Cake,” February 2008).
Sherree Weiss, Vacaville, CA
Freeze-ahead cooking is also a big
help with meals. Our story
‘Frozen
Assets” on
page 89
shows how to cook
foods now, then freeze for use later,
either as-is or in delicious new recipes.
l LOVED TH E STO RY
“Fully Booked”
in the October 2008 issue; it really
resonated with me. We have a few
thousand books throughout our
house, too, most out on book-
shelves, and can't imagine hiding
them all away. The homeowner
says that books make a house feel
lived-in, and I couldn’t agree more.
Wrhen we moved into our house a
year ago from a rental house, it was
like Christmas every time I opened
a box of books.
Jen Martin, New River, AZ
THANK YOU SO MUCH
for your
“American Pie” article by Erin
Simpson (September 2008). I made
the Snickerdoodle Pie. It was fun to
make, and looked just like the photo!
Over the next month or so I plan to
make each pie for socials at our
church. The “On the Edge” section
of the article was a nice side item
and gave me an idea for a new crust
presentation. This issue of
Better
Homes and Gardens
will be on my
cookbook shelf for a longtime.
Ann B. Hinderer,
Peaks Island, ME
l JUST READ
your article about
performing random acts of kindness
(“Goodwill Hunting,” November
2008). For a year or so now, when I
dine in a restaurant, I look around to
see if there is a family with small
children, or a group of young people.
Then I pay for their dinners. After I
have left the restaurant, the waitress
tells the recipients that they have
been treated by an anonymous guest.
It makes me feel good to treat a
family that may not be as fortunate
as me, or young people who are
usually short on cash.
Janet Worstell, St. Louis, MO
I M ISSED YOUR CALL FOR
letters last
month, but now is a great time for
this, too. Most holidays my husband
has to be out of town, so I’ve been
holding what I call my “Orphans
Dinner.” About a month ahead, I tell
everyone I know that I’d love to host
them if they don’t have family to be
with. I only ask that they bring a
bottle of wine or nonalcoholic
beverage to share. Opening up our
homes can often be its own reward.
Halle Eavelyn,
Los Angeles, CA
We’d love to know.
..
-Recent
Changes
in the economy
have us all setting new goals this
year, both personally and
financially. What new guaJ have
you
resolved
to roach in 2009?
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