Good Housekeeping articles from September 2003

Good Housekeeping archives from September 2003

How the GH Seal protects you.(Good Housekeeping)
September 1, 2003... GOOD HOUSEKEEPING MAINTAINS GOOD taste and exercises strict editorial judgment as to products it will accept for advertising and in reviewing all of the advertising copy it publishes. These judgments are the basis of the Good Housekeeping...

Headache? Or migraine: if your medicine doesn't relieve your frequent bad headaches, you may have migraines. To help findout, take this Quiz, then take it to your doctor. If you are diagnosed with migraines, ask about IMITREX[R] (sumatriptan succanate).(Advertisement)
September 1, 2003... 14 million Americans suffer from migraines, but are undiagnosed. Could you be one of them? The attached Quiz can help your doctor make an accurate diagnosis. If the headaches that you think are sinus, tension, or menstrual headaches turn out to...

Mother load.(On my mind)
September 1, 2003... I've known Joan Lunden for about 15 years, and I've watched her meet many challenges head-on. So I was thrilled but not surprised when Joan phoned to say that she and her husband, Jeff, were going to have twins. On June 10, Joan became a mother...

Designing women (plus one man).(On my mind)(Editorial)
September 1, 2003... To put together this month's fun, fast decorating tips, we assembled a home-improvement think tank: clockwise from far left, GH Institute Food Appliances Director Sharon Franke, Decorating Assistant Jennifer Miskowiec, Senior Editor Caroline...

Family fun.(On my mind)(Editorial)
September 1, 2003... This month marks the debut of our new baby: Good Housekeeping Institute Junior. For years we've run a one-page feature, Your Family, devoted to items of interest to parents. The new page will still be a home for kid-friendly news, but it's...

Calm reassurance.(On your mind)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... The shame a person feels having an anxiety disorder can make it much harder to overcome. The magazine's candid, insightful article "Your Anxiety Antidote" (July) offered quick coping techniques that helped me a lot. Thanks. BRYN SMITH ...

Serving the public.(On your mind)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... I was pleased to see Good Housekeeping recognize our public servants through the GH Award for Women in Government ("They've Changed Your Life," July). Federal employees provide invaluable services. I salute Marsha Coleman-Adebayo and the other...

Rich at heart.(On your mind)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... I have to comment on Helen Gurley Brown's article, "Getting Through Tough Times" (July), about living through the Depression. I have never read this part of our history explained in better terms. I was born in 1924 and lived on a Farm. There...

Driving home the point.(On your mind)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... Thank you for Madeline Drexler's article on impaired driving ("Under the Influence," July). It was gripping and educational. I believe public complacency has been one of the key reasons why alcohol-related traffic fatalities have risen in...

Paying off your kids.(On your mind)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... I disagree with "When It's Smart to Bribe Your Child" (July). Incentives may be fine for major goals, but parents should not promise ice cream just to get their kids in the car. Many parents today forget that a family is not a...

Picture purr-fect pals.(On your mind)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... Roslynn Heggie of Raymond, Canada, submitted this photograph of her 18-month-old granddaughter, Berkley Heggie. Berkley, who lives in Edmonton, Canada, with parents Shawn and Joni Heggie, was excited to visit her grandmother's farm in southern...

Sharon's family.(On your mind)(Letter to the Editor)
September 1, 2003... I have admired Sharon Stone's work for quite some time ("Sharon Stone Settles Down," July). I now find that I admire her more for her outlook on what constitutes a family. In the course of our lives, my brother and I have had many "relatives"...

Bow wow!(Heads up! The looks, trends, and news you need this month)
September 1, 2003... Cuter (and quieter) than a Chihuahua, the doggie bag is the ultimate canine companion. And pooch purses have a fashionista following. A few we love: red bag from Billy Bag at Pure Accessories, poodle bag from Yilin at Notanonymous, pink clutch...

Felt goes svelte.(Heads up! The looks, trends, and news you need this month)
September 1, 2003... The humble material that launched a thousand kindergarten crafts is now making a more sophisticated move. Here, felt adds a warm touch to a brightly colored trio of stacking boxes from Tara, 800-899-7562. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Lady in red.(Heads up! The looks, trends, and news you need this month)
September 1, 2003... Black and brown are always right for autumn, but when it comes to hot, scarlet is the season's hippest hue. For a head-to-toe look, try this ruched-front turtleneck sweater by Iris Singer paired with a wool-blend wrap-front skirt by Harve...

Made in the suede.(Real deals: bargains you'll love)
September 1, 2003... It's a staple of the season: the classic camel skirt. And this A-line suede version--part of Isaac Mizrahi's new collection for Target--gives you runway style without the runaway price. $39.99 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Bold basic.(Real deals: bargains you'll love)
September 1, 2003... What to pair with a neutral skirt? Try a bright sweater, like this cap-sleeve turtleneck from Coolwear, in a color that pops at a low-key cost: $22. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

In prints.(Real deals: bargains you'll love)(jackets)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... These patterned jackets have a vintage feel that's a pretty match for fall's corduroys and velvets. We love the monkeys on the Iris Singer, at left. But you can get a similar upholstery-inspired look from H&M for an amazing $50. ...

Eat your purples!(Front burner: what's new, what's hot, what's cooking)(purple vegetables)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Exotic-hued vegetables are sprouting up at supermarkets, specialty grocers, and farmers' markets. Depending on the season, you'll find purple cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, wax beans, asparagus, broccoli, baby and sweet potatoes, and kohlrabi....

A new squeeze.(Front burner: what's new, what's hot, what's cooking)
September 1, 2003... Terrapin Ridge squeeze garnishing sauces, in four flavors (Kalamata Feta, Spicy Chipotle, Roasted Yellow Pepper, and Hot Wasabi) are great to squirt on sandwiches, chicken, and seafood, or for garnishing soups and salads. At specialty food...

Spice up your kitchen.(Front burner: what's new, what's hot, what's cooking)
September 1, 2003... Soho Spices' stainless steel spice containers add high-tech style to food prep. Magnets anchor the jars to the board, while clear lids help you find the seasoning you want (and show off the beauty of the herb or spice). Twelve filled canisters...

Upside-down cakes--yes, they're back!(Front burner: what's new, what's hot, what's cooking)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... These fruit-on-the-bottom classics are enjoying a renaissance. At 94th Aero Squadron in San Diego, you'll find an apple-walnut version; Chef Allen's, in Adventura, Florida, serves a Warm Upside-Down Banana Caramel Cake. Want some right now?...

Fall's most flattering trends: styles come and go--but the four looks shown here will stay with you for years to come. Why? They're pretty and easy, and best of all, they can make you look younger. (Yes, really.).(Beauty)
September 1, 2003... Romantic hair Loose waves and a deep side part enhance all face shapes (plus, the part makes hair look higher at the crown). Start with a volumizing shampoo (try ISO Multiplicity Elevate Volume Shampoo, far left), apply a curl-defining gel...

4 simple solutions.(Beauty)
September 1, 2003... Kiss your old lipstick goodbye If you've been wearing the same shade since the Rachel was the hottest haircut, it's official: You're stuck in a lipstick rut. The easiest way to try something new and still feel like you? Pick a color...

Yes, you can! 4 fresh ideas.(Beauty)
September 1, 2003... Swap your hair hue, change your life A dye job can alter more than just the shade on your head: According to a recent Clairol survey, a new hair color can also influence how people perceive you. Looking to gain the ear of your...

Bag of tricks: Good Housekeeping beauty editor Amy Keller says, "trust me ... these ten genius products won't disappoint--and they may even work wonders".(Beauty)
September 1, 2003... (1) Nail Lacquer in Lighten Up, You're Two Pence! from OPI The perfect fall accessory: a shiny, pumpkiny polish that looks smashing with all skin tones. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] (2) The Ramy Tweezer from Tweezerman It's slanted for easy...

Hair magic to make you look younger.(Beauty)
September 1, 2003... FILL OUT YOUR FACE If your features have lost a little shape, forget a superlong cut, says Anthony Cristiano, the Chicago-based creative director for Elizabeth Arden Salons and Spas; it can drag down your entire face. What will add back...

3 easy steps: prolong the life of your fragrance: famous perfumer Jo Malone on how to make it last.(Beauty)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... [l] Choose wisely. Lighter fragrance notes like citrus and mint tend to dissipate faster, while richer, headier florals (think tuberose and gardenia) and woodsy notes (such as sandalwood and oakmoss) have more staying power. (We like Parfums...

Fake a manicure in a minute.(Beauty)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... 1. Give nails a once-over with a fine-grain file. As long as they're even, nails can look groomed at any length, says Cheryl Renella, owner of Channing's Day Spa in Chicago. 2. Swipe a white nail pencil in one direction under nails to make them...

Look well rested on just three hours of sleep.(Beauty)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... From working on hectic movie sets to managing her own cosmetics line, A-list makeup artist Paula Dorf is no stranger to lost zzz's. Here's how she perks up bleary eyes. [1] Apply a color-correcting concealer: If your undereye circles are gray,...

Get an amazing blow-out at home.(Beauty)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... After a trillion salon appointments, we've come to the conclusion that Nunzio Saviano, a stylist at the Mark Garrison Salon, in New York City, is the king of getting hair poker straight without a flat iron. We got him to divulge his secrets:...

Household helpline: Heloise to the rescue.
September 1, 2003... Q: How do I untangle the thin, delicate chain of my favorite necklace?--Peggy Evans, Plymouth, Indiana Heloise: Use a straight pin to gently pull out all of the knots. If that doesn't work, place the necklace on a hard, nonporous surface...

Do the right thing: Peggy Post on everyday etiquette.
September 1, 2003... You asked, Peggy answers Q: My cousin is getting married--it's the second wedding for both her and her fiance. My sister says it's rude to not give a gift, but I gave a present the first time. Do I really need to give another? A: No....

Talk to me: Joy Behar solves your trickiest problems.
September 1, 2003... Q: I am seven months pregnant, and my mother-in-law thinks she should be in the delivery room with me and my husband. She keeps making me feel guilty by reminding me how her own daughter let her be in the delivery room, as did her other son and...

Should you play doctor at home?(the bottom line)(home testing kits)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Not if you've got high cholesterol. The home testing kits sold in drugstores can cost as much as $150. But the ones we tested--AccuTech CholesTrak, Biosafe Cholesterol Panel, and Lifestream Plus Three Minute Cholesterol Monitor...

The danger in your teacup.(scam of the month)(fruit teas can damage teeth)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Herbal tea seems like a healthy, maybe even virtuous, beverage. But a new British study in the Journal of Dentistry found that fruit teas are so acidic that they, like orange juice and soda, can damage tooth enamel. Our lab tests confirmed...

Can't find your keys again?(Extra! Extra! Breaking news from the Good Housekeeping Institute)(finder gadgets)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... There's a fix for your forgetfulness: finder gadgets that guide you to misplaced items. Which ones work? In our tests, Finderz Keyperz ($49.95) sounded a beep for 35 seconds from 100 feet away. Neat feature for the absent-minded: If you lose...

Would your call get through in an emergency?(Extra! Extra! From The GH Institute)(Nextel Nationwide Direct Connect)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... After the September 11th attacks two years ago, many people couldn't reach their loved ones because cellular networks were clogged. Today Nextel's new Nationwide Direct Connect service offers a possible solution (although, in an emergency,...

Get your morning fruit fix.(taste test)(breakfast cereals)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Move over, Froot Loops. Real freeze-dried berries are the big news in breakfast cereal. They're dry in the box but spring to life with a splash of milk. Though none of the cereals we tested had enough berries per bowlful to count as a full...

Road-tested gear for the car.(Extra! Extra! From The GH Institute)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Many moms now spend more than an hour in the car each day. If your SUV feels like a second home, these new gadgets will make it easier to hit the road. Seat protector Carting pets around can quickly send upholstery to the dogs. Solution:...

The dirt on stylish suds.(Extra! Extra! From The GH Institute)(laundry detergent)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... Everyone needs a little luxury now and then. And the latest upscale laundry detergents play into our desire for everyday pampering: They come in sleek containers and with aromatherapy scents like lavender. Great for a fresh-as-a-daisy linen...

We all scream for guilt-free ice cream.(diet dish)
September 1, 2003... New LeCarb Frozen Dessert tastes almost as good as the real thing but has fewer calories--90 to 120 per half cup. Plus, it has about one third the carbs of ice cream. Sweetened with Splenda, it has virtually no aftertaste. In seven flavors;...

GH to the rescue.(Extra! Extra! From the GH institute)(hiring an exterminator)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... "This exterminator is really bugging me!" In April 2002, I paid Terminix $575 to get rid of drywood termites that had taken up residence in my French doors. The inspector told me the price included a guarantee that if the bugs returned, so...

Coffeemakers: the latest buzz.(Extra! Extra! Buyers guide: the better way to start your day)(Brief Article)(Product/Service Evaluation)
September 1, 2003... best overall Braun AromaDeluxe Time Control KF580B, $89.99. Our tasters' top choice, it keeps coffee piping hot and has all the features a connoisseur would want. 800-272-8611 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] all that java Philips HD7538,...

Can new services stop identity theft?(Extra! Extra! From the GH Institute)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... You've heard the horror stories: A crook nabs your personal information, takes out a credit card in your name, and spends a fortune. Want protection? Banks and credit bureaus will happily sell it to you. How the plans work: If anyone inquires...

Recalls.(Extra! Extra! From the GH Institute)(product recalls)
September 1, 2003... Recalls: For more information, contact the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission at 800-638-2772 or visit www.cpsc.gov. PRODUCT CONTACT PROBLEM Trisonic Night Lights sold Trisonic/Eastern The...

Money sense: 6 skills women may not know they have: being a smart saver and investor--it's a girl thing. Yes, really. Here's how to profit from your female advantage.(your money)(Lisa Caputo)(Interview)
September 1, 2003... Of all the stereotypes about the sexes, perhaps the most enduring is that men are better with money, unless the contest is-ha-ha-spending it. But bow's this for a ha-ha? When you look at the research on the ways each gender earns, saves, and...

Diflucan[R] (fluconazole) 150 mg tablet for vaginal yeast infections due to Candida: summary of patient information about DIFLUCAN (Di-flu-can), fluconazole (flu-con-a-zol).
September 1, 2003... PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE USING DIFLUCAN for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections due to Candida. Pfizer wants you to know as much as possible about your medicines. The purpose of this summary is to inform you about DIFLUCAN and its use in...

Problems with your period: why it doesn't always run like clockwork ... and when you should see a doctor. Plus: it is safe to stop your period.(your health)
September 1, 2003... Let's face it: There's nothing fun about getting your period. Still, when it arrives on time, with no unusual symptoms, it can be a source of comfort. "A lot of women think of it as an outward sign that all is well on the inside," says OB/GYN...

"I'm too young to have a stroke!" The morning after it happened, she couldn't recite the alphabet or hold a fork. Anne E. Sigmon tells what it's like to experience the unthinkable--and what you can do to lower your risk.(your health)
September 1, 2003... On Wednesday, January 30, 2002, my alarm buzzed at 6:55 A.M., and I pushed the snooze button, hoping to steal a few extra minutes of sleep. But as I was drifting off, reality set in: It was Norma's first day as my new assistant. My home-based...

Best beauty and Health Hot List at Rite Aid: look and feel your personal best with these great beauty and health products available at Rite Aid. Visit your local Rite Aid store to find these, and other great products that will keep you going all seasons.
September 1, 2003... NIVEA RENEWAL NIGHT CREME Nivea Body introduces Renewal Night Creme, a truly unique creme for the body formulated to work at night, replenishing your skin with skin's own vitamins and ceramides while you sleep. Wake up to dramatically...

Wild about waffles.(Good Housekeeping Institute Junior: products, trends, and the latest in kid culture)
September 1, 2003... Homemade waffles pass nearly every kid's taste test. Now there's a kid-friendly way to make them too. The new Hamilton Beach WaffleStix Waffle Maker bakes two at a time that can each be broken into three sticks, ideal for children who enjoy...

A cuddly cookie.(Notable Toy)(Cozy Cookie)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Who doesn't love that gingerbread smell? Two Washington moms, Mollie Edson and Jane Wright, were so fond of the comforting aroma, they used it in their creation, the Cozy Cookie. Despite its name, the doll is strictly nonedible. Popped in the...

Rooms that rock.(Trend alert)(teen, tween bedrooms)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Teens and even tweens have caught home decorating fever. This year, some $17 billion will be spent outfitting youngsters' bedrooms, double the amount racked up ten years ago. Pottery Barn recently launched its PBteen line, and this month at...

Lunch break! Change the food, change the child.(Good Parenting Q&A)
September 1, 2003... As childhood obesity rates skyrocket, schools are trader attack for contributing to the problem. Drop by a typical school cafeteria and you're likely to see your child's fast-food favorites overwhelming healthier choices. Then there are the...

Last chance kids: babies are easy to love--but who wants to adopt a teenager? Meet some amazing parents who opened their hearts to an older child.
September 1, 2003... Leora Hartman, a longtime Lakewood, Colorado, real estate broker, will never forget her first glimpse of Sonya, the child she brought into her life seven years ago. Eleven at the time, the girl was thin with straw-colored hair, and wore brown...

101 bright ideas for your home: wan't little changes with big impact? Here, the easiest ways to turn so-so space into your dream home. Plus: under-$25 ideas from top designers.(decorating)
September 1, 2003... Want little changes with big impact? Here, the easiest ways to turn so-so space into your dream home. Plus: under-$25 ideas from top designers. 1 Make wall space your showplace. Instead of paintings or prints, hang shelves to display...

"She could have done anything": friends predicted big jobs and big futures for these talented women. But each found riches in helping others instead.(inspiring women)(Biography)
September 1, 2003... Imagine you had the talent and training to take on any job you wanted--or the money to do nothing at all. These five women had just such choices. The paths they chose may have surprised their families and friends--but, the women say, they are...

"I just want to be normal": she was famous at 13 ... and adrift a few years later. Now happily married, with a new album and book, LeAnn Rimes is trying to recapture what she lost along the way.(real lives)(Interview)(Biography)
September 1, 2003... At 21, LeAnn Rimes is finally trying to act her age. This Texas girl with the clarion voice and the Patsy Cline twang has all the trappings of adulthood--a husband, a new house in Nashville, and a singing career dictated by her own desires,...

Seasoned with love: for this celebrity chef and his mom, cooking is a family affair. Now they're serving it up on reality TV's The Restaurant.(dishing)(Rocco DiSpirito)(Interview)(Biography)
September 1, 2003... One of the first things chef-restaurateur Rocco DiSpirito recalls whipping up as a child was a sandwich. A big sandwich. "I would take a baguette and fill it with four pounds of meat and eat the whole thing," he says. "You know, in Italy a good...

The friends who saved me: after 9/11, they helped me survive my deepest sorrow. Two years later, they're cheering me on as I learn to embrace life again.(real lives)
September 1, 2003... Whether it's birthdays and weddings or breakups and make-ups, our friends are there to applaud what we do, offer advice, lend support. But what if it's helping someone survive the most agonizing experience imaginable? I can honestly say that if...

Raise your right paw and bark after me: talk about claw and order. Pet owners are going to court--and going over the top--all for the love of their four-legged friends.(pet justice)
September 1, 2003... Have you heard about the cat owner who went to jail rather than let her ex-husband have custody of their pets? Or the man who regularly trotted his four horses through the car wash because they preferred to shower in warm water? Are folks like...

Revenge of the middle-aged woman: when her husband of 25 years falls in love with someone else, what's a wife to do? Here, the first of our two-part excerpt from a wise (and funny) best-seller.(novel)(Fictional Work)
September 1, 2003... Rosie," said Nathan, as I dumped my book bag on the sofa in our den. It fell over, spilling its contents. Nathan had his back to me and was gazing out the French windows. "Rosie, we must talk." He sounded strained, my energetic, ambitious,...

People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones: what my misfit mom taught me about tolerance.(Words We Live By)
September 1, 2003... I learned about glass houses and stones from my mother, although it was years before I realized what exactly she had taught me. She was so unlike the other mothers I knew growing up that I saw her as lacking. My mother was the only divorced...

If your holiday shopping is getting stressful, we have just the thing.
September 1, 2003... Actually, we have several things Finding a great gift for everyone on your list is always a challenge. At HoMedics, we create health and wellness products that make people feel great, look good and live better. It's all about making the...

Joan Lunden: a home coming: for years she wondered if she'd ever see this day. Now we visit with Joan Lunden and her much-adored miracle twins ... as she reveals what it's like to be a mom again at 52.(Interview)(Biography)
September 1, 2003... Walking into Joan Lunden's spacious six-bedroom contemporary home in Connecticut, you immediately start seeing double: double strollers, double baby seats, double cribs. That's not surprising, considering that the former Good Morning America...

The stars and their surrogates.(surrogate mothers)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... JAMES & CAROLINE TAYLOR The singer, 55, and his wife, Caroline, 48, relied on a family friend who had in vitro fertilization using Taylor's sperm and Caroline's egg. Twins Rufus and Henry were born on April 5, 2001. CHERYL TIEGS & ROD...

Top secrets: your best new investment this season: a jacket of all trades. Worn indoors or out, these winners are pretty, polished, and up for anything.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Classic revival Red wool herringbone jacket with suede elbow patches from Plenty by Tracy Reese. Brown turtleneck by Ann Taylor. Hoop earrings by Liz Claiborne, Brooch from Yochi. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Good taste ...

15 fastest dinners ever: talk about quick: these meals will be ready before you can even get your family to the table.
September 1, 2003... shred [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] stir [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] slice [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] whisk [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] toss [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] peel [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1 Chicken &...

Are you honest enough? Or too honest? Lying is wrong, and yet almost everyone does it! When it's not OK to bend the truth ... and when it's better to fib than be factual.
September 1, 2003... Jo Hamlett, a 69-year-old retired cattle buyer in Mount Sterling, Iowa, was sick of hearing tall tales, so sick that this year, when he served as acting mayor of his town--population 54--he proposed making lies illegal. "The lying has just...

Why we need white lies.
September 1, 2003... I just ran into the mother of one of my daughter's classmates and said that her new haircut looked swell. When I got back to my office, there were two phone messages: one from a former neighbor inviting us to a dinner party (regretfully, I told...

The mother who wouldn't give up: her babies would be "vegetables," she was told. Now they're college sophomores. The story of a woman so full of love, her kids have truly conquered all.(Mary Somoza)
September 1, 2003... Mary Somoza's battles began the day her twin daughters, Alba and Anastasia, were born in 1983. "First came the fight to keep the girls alive," she says. The sickly preemies each weighed less than two pounds. "Then came the fight to keep them at...

Fad diets: what works? Is that weight-loss book a good program or just another gimmick? Jim Karas reveals the facts--and fiction--behind the most popular diet plans.(Diet)
September 1, 2003... So you're standing in the bookstore, looking nervously at the weight-loss section. There's enough advice to last a lifetime, but which books really help? Let me help you sort them out. Envision yourself in a class: Fad Diets 101. This Class...

Fastest Dinner Recipes.(Recipes)
September 1, 2003... Peanut-Chicken Stir-fry TOTAL TIME 20 minutes MAKES 4 main-dish servings 1 cup instant brown rice 1 cup chicken broth 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1 pound...

Friends, food & fun.(The Best Recipe)(cooking clubs)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Meet and Eat Even if you're not a great cook, you might consider starting a cooking club with some of your friends. It's been such a positive experience for the six women behind The Cooking Club Cookbook that they've been meeting and...

A wrap that really works.(What's New)
September 1, 2003... Glad Press'n Seal is the world's first plastic wrap that actually seals. Press it around the edge or lip of a container, and it forms a spill-proof seal. It can be used on plastic, wood, paper and even a Styrofoam cup. The suggested retail...

Starting your own cooking club.(What's New)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... Ingredients * Six or so members * One day a month for meeting * Glad Press 'n Seal for carting dishes * Sense of humor, plus extra for garnish * The Cooking Club Cookbook and new this fall The Cooking Club Parry Cookbook...

Look for these products that have earned the Good Housekeeping Seal.
September 1, 2003... Appliances & Cookware * BISSELL * BRAUN APPLIANCES * DELONGHI AMERICA * DIRT DEVIL PRODUCTS * EUREKA VACUUM CLEANERS * HAIER APPLIANCES * HOOVER * KITCHENMAID MAJOR APPLIANCES * LG APPLIANCES *...

Home cooking: a heavenly chocolate cake.(Recipes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... "I have many cake recipes at home, but nothing like this one," writes Jerry Stephenson of Cisco, Texas, who had recently ordered the incredible chocolate concoction at Harrigan's in Lubbock. When GH contacted the restaurant, we learned the...

In my kitchen.(Recipes)(kitchen tools)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... My weeknight survival kit Like you, I come home to a hungry family and need to get dinner on the table fast. While I often turn to supermarket packages of shredded, sliced, or diced ingredients, I also rely on a handful of tools: *...

Cartoons.(light housekeeping)(Cartoon)
September 1, 2003... "So we splurged on the car with the computerized navigation, and he still won't ask it for directions!" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Sorry, I wasn't listening. I figured if it were important, you'd call my cell phone." [ILLUSTRATION...

Ready to decorate? Here's help.(Home)(Directory)
September 1, 2003... If "101 Bright Ideas for Your Home" (see pages 99 to 112) has inspired you, here are additional resources and contact information you'll need. 5. Rethink faux flowers: More ideas in Faux Flowers: Simple Accents and Arrangements by Richard...

Like it? Find it here ...(shopping details)(Directory)
September 1, 2003... To order or to locate a store near you, contact the source at the phone number or Web site listed below. HEADS UP! (SEE PAGE 22) Red wool bag, $140, from Billy Bag at Pure Accessories; at Plaza Too (Rye, NY); 800-972-4179. Poodle bag,...

The Web Site Certification.(Shopping Details)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2003... To receive the Good Housekeeping Web Site Certification, a site and its products must be in good taste and be consistent with the editorial philosophy of Good Housekeeping magazine. The site must also be evaluated by the Good Housekeeping...