Today's Woman - May 2013

MAY 2013

PERFECT SKIN:TIPS, TRICKS AND TREATMENTS

SPREADS KINDNESS ONE CHIME AT A TIME

MARY PRIDMORECREATE FRESH FASHION

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Today’s WomanWe hope you enjoy the thirteenth edition of Today’s Woman. This quarterly magazine pays tribute to women and all that we do. Send your comments to [email protected] us on the web at idahopress.com/special_sections/todayswoman for more stories, ideas and photos.

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Foster conversations among local women.Celebrate local “she” power.Embrace community.Ignite, empower and liberate women.Delight in “she” things.And yes, even have a rip-roaring good time!

Today’s Woman staffJordan Gray, editor Vickie Schaffeld Holbrook, contributorAngela Sammons, retail ad managerRandy Lavorante, news and designer editorGreg Kreller, multimedia editor

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ADVICEFAMILY: Season offers fresh outlook and fresh foods 4MONEY MATTERS: Get outta town! 8

TRENDSGUILTY PLEASURES 5FASHION: The colors of spring 10DIY: Craft circles offer support, guidance for your DIY project 12FOOD: Taste the Gem State 18DRINKS: Cool down with fruity summer cocktails 20BEAUTY: ABCs of BB creams 21GOT 5: Springtime means party time 22

FEATURECOVER STORY: Mary Pridmore: Kindness gains a sound 6

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s spring hits our Valley, kids ready themselves for summer fun, windows are thrown wide as spring cleaning begins and most of us head outside to

work in yards and gardens. The favorite time of the year for many, spring represents rebirth, a new beginning, a new outlook on life.

Living in Idaho is a great blessing, and living in the “banana belt” of the Treasure Valley is even better. We are surrounded by an abundance of agriculture, from name-making wineries and award-winning farmers, to blue ribbon-winning backyard horticulturists dabbling in flowers, fruits and vegetables.

When the growing season reaches its peak, there can be a fresh food stand on every corner. Many have been around for decades, some being an integral part of our childhood. Who could ever forget Mac’s on the Boule-vard in Caldwell? I can still see his shining bald head be-hind the counter, the giant letters “POPCORN” creating a landmark. And since I went to school with the Saxton girls, the Saxton fruit stand at Karcher and Riverside is

like comfort food. And, of course, you have to mention the Karcher Ranch Market, another depend-able cornucopia of goodness.

I look forward to this growing season with great anticipation every year. To me, there is nothing like readily available fresh fruits and vegetables. I can eat enough fresh tomatoes to get sores in my mouth, and cucumbers soaked in vinegar make my jaw spasm, but I still can’t stop. Fresh salsa is a daily staple, eating an entire sweet onion in one sitting is a regular occur-rence and there are as many ears of corn devoured while I’m shucking them as there are at dinner.

There are no limits to the recipes we come up with for all these fresh foods. From breads to bisque, salads

to skewers, raw to roasted, eating healthy is as simple as walking to the backyard for many. For the rest of us, those corner markets make life easy, or just wait for a neighbor or family member to bring over a full basket.

Some of us have the green thumb for growing all these wonderful things, and some of us don’t. I fall in the “don’t” category. Thankfully, my sister Jacque falls in the “completely capable, unbelievably awesome, totally outra-geous” growing category. Some even call her “gifted.” (Me mostly.) She makes sure I want for nothing, and actually seems to take pleasure in the amount of fresh foods I can consume during the season (perhaps embar-rassing to anyone other than a sibling).

You may not be blessed with your own growing aficio-nado who has taken you under their wing but, like I said, the abundance is everywhere here in the Treasure Valley. It’s food the way it was meant to be consumed: pesticide-free, fresh and unprocessed. Rejuvenate your body, your skin, your eyes, your spirit. There are no excuses for not eating healthy!

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Guilty PleasuresTRENDS

FacialsWhether done at home or in a spa, there’s just something refreshing

about a facial. Done properly, a facial will leave your skin clean, exfoli-ated, nourished and, hopefully, younger-looking. There’s plenty of variety when it comes to facial types, so find one that’s comfortable for you (and your skin) and enjoy the effects.

H&M and Whole Foods Market Lots of new shops have made their mark on the Treasure Valley,

like H&M and Whole Foods Market. H&M, in the Boise Towne Square mall, is a favorite among our staffers for its cheap but fashionable clothing. Whole Foods is a great resource for foodies and adventur-ous diners who want to try out something new. Today’s Woman editor Jordan Gray adores their lemon-glazed madeleines.

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Self-tannerAs we head into summer, sometimes we want a jump start

on that tan look. Today’s Woman staffer Torrie Cope says this applicator mitt from Ulta is a great way to get your self-tanner on evenly and avoid those annoying streaks. As a bonus, the mitt means you won’t get over-tanned hands.

Chocolate-covered berriesDark chocolate is healthy for you. So is fruit.

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Kindness gains a soundMary Pridmore spreads message with bell chimes

By JORDAN GRAYToday’s Woman

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ow do you spread kindness? For Meridian’s Mary Pridmore, it’s as simple as

a colorful ceramic wind chime. � e gentle toll of the metal bell at the end spreads the message as easily as the small tag attached to it which reads “You have found a Ben’s Bell. Take it home, hang it in your yard and remem-ber to spread kindness throughout our world.”

Pridmore, 64, along with her husband, Ron, are the founding volunteers for Be Kind Idaho, which aims to bring kindness to the Treasure Valley and beyond. To do that, the organization devotes its time to the Ben’s Bells Project, which started after an Arizona family lost their son, Ben, to a sudden illness.

“My husband and I were in Arizona … when the Tucson shootings happened,” Pridmore said. “And there was an article in a newspaper about the Ben’s Bells Project and how, in a week, they had made 1,400 bells to hang around Tucson to try and help the grief of the community.

“� at particular article shook us and we looked at the website and visited the studio in Tucson and talked with Ben’s mom and said, ‘You know, we have some pottery equipment. We’d like to make bells and send them to you so you can do the same thing again.’ And she said that some people were doing it in their community and we said we’d love to do it in Idaho.”

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“We’re always looking for some big thing or we wait for the big thing. We don’t realize that just some very small kindness is a gentle reminder that (people) need to go on and that they’re valued and to have a good life.”

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With the approval of the Ben’s Bells Project, the Pridmores set up Be Kind

Idaho in their garage and crafted bells with their friends and family. � at � rst time out, they created 250

bells to hang in various spots around the Treasure Valley. A Ben’s Bell is made up of a small metal bell, brightly

painted ceramic beads and brilliantly colored ceramic hearts, � owers or butter� ies.

Pridmore said the bells take just under a week to complete, with the ceramic parts formed out of clay and � red in a kiln, then glazed and � red again. Volunteers help decorate and assemble the bells.

� e bells, typically 500 at a time, are then gathered up and hung twice a year — on trees, fence posts and any-where else that a bell might be able to call out for a person in need.

“Every person who � nds one takes something di� erent from it,” Pridmore said. “And it’s what they needed that day. � e bell sort of does the job. � e people put the care into it and it might hang there for a long time with people walking past it, no one even noticing it. And then, on a still day, someone will say, ‘� ere was no wind and I heard a bell.’ And they turn around and there’s a Ben’s Bell and it was the day they really needed it.”

Pridmore said sometimes the ceramic glaze decorations are artful, and other times they’re a bit more unique.

“I have no artistic ability whatsoever,” she said, laughing. “I learned not to judge how it’s decorated or whatever. It’s the love that went into the piece that makes it special.”

Bell decorators also get something special out of the project. Pridmore said that a hearing-impaired woman once came to a Be Kind Idaho event to help paint wind chime pieces. Pridmore apologized to the woman after the event because she was concerned the woman hadn’t been able to participate enough. � e response Pridmore got was not the one she expected.

“She said, ‘It’s just wonderful to sit around the table with like-minded people.’ And it really struck me, you know, what some people get from it, other people get

something di� er-ent. And it meant a lot that

we were able to accommodate her when I thought we weren’t.”

Pridmore, who spent years in real estate and a� ordable housing, is now retired, along with Ron, her husband of 19 years, but the bells keep the pair busy.

“Turning out to be a pretty busy project actually,” she said.

An unexpectedly busy retirement isn’t enough to deter Pridmore from her original mission.

“We have friends and family here and to have a gentler, kinder Treasure Valley was what spurred us on,” she said. “Our whole group is just to support the mission of Ben’s Bells, you know, spreading the message of intentional kindness.”

� at “intentional” part is an important component of the message.

“Being kind takes a lot more responsibility than you would imagine,” Pridmore said. “It’s not just being nice. Being intentionally kind means to everyone. Sometimes, it’s very easy to be kind to some people and other people it isn’t so easy. And it means you have to reach out to some-one and look around yourself and be outside yourself or outside your group. � e idea being, you never know what’s going on with another person.”

Pridmore said another element of the message is the bells themselves — small and simple, but surprisingly e� ective.

“We’re always looking for some big thing or we wait for the big thing. We don’t realize that just some very small kindness is a gentle reminder that (people) need to go on and that they’re valued and to have a good life.”

As for Pridmore, she said she’ll continue to craft Ben’s Bells with the hope that one small act can create that kinder version of the state that Be Kind Idaho strives for.

“(� ere is so) much we can do for one another if we just reach out to one another in a kind way.” Mary Pridmore

Age: 64Year Be Kind Idaho was founded: 2011Number of Ben’s Bells Be Kind Idaho has distributed: 1,475How to help: tinyurl.com/pu4bcfv

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1. Plan (Yes, I do say that a lot): If you dream about walking the Inca paths of Peru, standing inside Lady Liberty, or driving the countryside in Tuscany, you can do it — with planning. Most trips are within your reach with some forward thought and discipline. Search the Internet to understand the costs of major expenses, like transportation and lodging (don’t forget things like taxes, taxis, etc.). Then determine a realistic amount for what you think you could live on per day — food and entertainment. Now add 20 percent to that daily number. Expect the unexpected!

2. Transportation: While some sites offer discounts and incentives, you can some-times save on airfare by going directly to the source. Be sure to check both third-party vendor sites and the airline directly to ensure that you’re getting the best price.

3. Accommodations: Consider alternative housing. Sites like Airbnb.com offer house or room rentals for a fraction of the cost of a hotel, plus you might have kitchen access, saving on food costs. When traveling to a major metro U.S. city, I often use Priceline.com two days before I leave. Use their “Name Your Own Price” feature for an incred-ibly low rate for the highest-rated hotel available. So far, this has never failed me and I pay a fraction of the regular cost. Caution: You can’t control the number of beds you get, so if that matters, this might not be a good option.

4. Currency: If traveling abroad, your debit or credit card will work wherever the payment form is accepted. It will automatically convert the currency; however, the fee for an ATM withdrawal might be less expensive. Inquire with your card issuer before departing about their currency exchange policy. At a minimum, notify your debit/credit card company before you go. The expenses are outside of your normal spending pattern, and they might block your card, assuming it’s being used fraudulently.

5. Budget: If you allocated $100 a day to food and entertainment but that parasail is calling your name, remember that you set aside some “what if ” money in your original budget. You’re there — enjoy yourself, but be smart about it.

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Shades of light green and pink feel especially appropriate on a sunny spring day. Paired with lace, the al-

ready feminine colors become even sweeter.Mint green is one of the most popular

colors at local stores this season. It’s bright, but � attering and easy to wear.

A � owy top in a springtime color or print also makes a good transition piece for warm days and cool nights.

Cortni Armstrong of Meridian and Emily Hawkins of Caldwell spent a warm afternoon beside Indian Creek in down-town Caldwell modeling two of spring’s best colors.

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Cortni Armstrong models a fl owy, pink top with a unique necklace. Top $29.50, Bella Blue Boutique; necklace, White Pine.

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DiyTRENDS

Craft circles offer support, guidance for your DIY project

“Y ou’re going to a drum circle?” Katy Jacobs-Howard, a fellow Today’s Woman sta� er, asked quizzically.

“No, a craft circle at Pu� y Mondaes; no drums,” I an-swered, looking forward to my adventure.

An adventure it was! Armed with my half-knitted blanket, I walked into Pu� y Mondaes expecting a circle of sweet little old ladies knitting away at booties for their grandchil-dren. I was shocked to � nd a group of rather young crafters working away at expert projects.

� ey greeted me excitedly and asked to see what I was working on right away. � ey gushed and made me feel proud of my meager attempt at an afghan. � ey were quick to pull out their goods and show them o� just as enthusi-astically. Looking around the circle, I spied knitted socks, shawls, mittens and crocheted washcloths, far more intricate than anything I have conjured up. � e young knitters chatted about retreats and knit-alongs they were excited to

attend in places as close as Cascade, and as far away as Minnesota.

It amazed me how passionate these young people are about their craft. It’s not too often something tangible will catch our interest in an age that is so digital. Although the conversation was fascinating, I felt like an outsider looking in. One woman told us she launched podcasts about projects she was working on and also made patterns

to sell. Another girl was spinning luxuriously soft wool on a spinning wheel. � e ease and comfort she emitted while working made me want to learn right away.

Recently, the DIY craze has led to younger generations picking up knitting needles and crochet hooks. I have to admit, I am one of them. I started knitting as a way to be

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Skin cancer and youMICHELLE CORK

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f she had it to do over again, Linda Cook said she’d use sunscreen.

Instead, Cook, who turns 70 this summer, freely admits she never wore it. Not while she lounged in her pool. Not when she was outside all summer long as soon as the temperature reached above 65. And not when she was outdoors during the late morning and early afternoon, when experts warn is the worst time of day to be out unprotected. During the o� -season, Cook said she used the indoor tanning salon next to her realty and property management o� ce in Nampa.

“If I used suntan lotion at all, it was for the moistur-izer,” said Cook, explaining she didn’t like the � lm sunscreen leaves on the water. “I wasn’t in our swim-ming pool at all last year ... I miss it horribly — it was therapy for me.”

Several years ago, an irritation showed up on her up-per right arm. It itched, yet seemed to disappear for a while before it returned. Cook � nally visited Dr. Gavin Powell at the Dermatology Center of Canyon County, who removed it immediately.

A biopsy showed the irritation on Cook’s arm was basal cell carcinoma, a form of skin cancer. Powell found another basal cell carcinoma on her hairline and recently biopsied three more spots, which came back benign.

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Linda Cook sits at her desk in her Nampa o� ce. Cook recently had several pre-cancer-ous spots burned o� of her arms and legs.

Who among us hasn’t shelled out at least a few extra dollars hoping to re-duce those � ne lines and wrinkles? Or bought the foundation that promises to even skin tone and hide age spots?

� e good news is, once the elements have aged our skin, according to the Dermatology Center of Canyon County’s Dr. Gavin Powell, there are ways to reverse it.

� e � rst step is to always start with prevention: Good skin care begins with a mild cleanser and sun protec-

tion. Some over-the-counter and

prescription-based antioxidants work, but many do not. So check the claims made on the packaging with your dermatologist before you buy.

Especially e� ective in providing power over aging, Powell said, are Vitamin A retinols, which rebuild collagen, even out pigmentation and reduce those � ne lines and wrinkles.

“� e one drawback to those Vitamin A derivatives is that they are

drying,” Powell said, adding many of his patients are willing to accept the side e� ects — in this case, having to use plenty of moisturizer — to enjoy the anti-aging properties.

Alpha hydroxy acids and salicylic acid can also have some e� ect on col-lagen and pigmentation.

And Powell said there are other op-tions — Botox, laser-based treatments, skin resurfacing and injectable � llers — to reduce brown spots and red lines that develop from sun exposure.

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Unfortunately, Powell said Cook will likely be visiting a dermatolo-gist every six months for the rest of her life. “She’s likely to develop more skin cancers,” he said.

Powell has used liquid nitrogen to burn o� 50 or more of what Cook described as seemingly-in-nocent raised dots that looked sort of like a freckle or age spot.

Powell explained actinic kerato-ses are “precancerous lesions that occur from long-term sun damage that can develop into skin cancer.”

“I didn’t take the precautions, but I didn’t think it would happen to me,” Cook acknowledged. “I never thought of them as skin cancer or pre-cancer.”

� e Department of Health and Welfare’s Idaho Comprehensive Cancer Control Program helps educate Idahoans about cancer. According to its resource on skin cancer, basal cell carcinoma, the type Cook had, usually appears on overexposed skin on the face, ears, lips and nose.

� e Cancer Control Program said because of e� ective early detection and treatment, basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma — which is more ag-gressive and can spread to other parts of the body — have a cure rate of more than 95 percent.

Melanoma is a less common, but more dangerous form of skin cancer. � e Cancer Control Pro-gram said melanoma cases in the U.S. have almost doubled in the past two decades. Receiving one or two blistering sunburns before the age of 18 at least doubles an individual’s risk for developing melanoma, usually dark brown or black mole-like patches with irregular edges.

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DR. GAVIN POWELL’S TIPS FOR BUYING AND USING SUNSCREEN Limit your exposure to the sun, particularly from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., when the most ultraviolet rays get through to your skin. Wear tightly-woven SPF (Sun Protection Factor) clothing. “The thicker the fabric and darker the color, the better the protection,” Powell explained. Get a hat with a brim of four inches to help cover and protect your face. Use sunscreen with an SPF of 30. Powell said a larger SPF factor isn’t going to o� er much more protection. Use a moisturizer with an SPF of 15 under your makeup in the morning. And wear it year-round — the sun will do damage and accelerate the aging

process even on cloudy days. There are a couple of moisturizers Powell recommended: CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion AM (SPF 30) and Olay Complete Defense (SPF 15).

Look for a sunscreen with zinc oxide, which Powell said acts as a barrier to prevent the sun’s entry into the skin. Titanium dioxide is another safe option. It’s found in many sun products made for babies and young children.

Use enough sunscreen that it takes 15-20 seconds — per body part or area — to rub in. Reapply every two to four hours when you’re spending extended time outdoors, or when you get out of the water. Powell said there’s some evidence

that thickly applying sunscreen twice early in the day may be just as e� ective. In other words, apply once, wait about 20 minutes and do a second applica-tion, he said.

And here are some other reminders: Skin type is a factor in determining skin cancer risk, but even people with dark complexions are not exempt. Apply sunscreen 15-30 minutes before you go outside. If you’re also going to wear insect repellent, apply the sunscreen � rst.

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“One in 61 people in the United States develop melanoma in their lifetimes,” Powell said, adding he performs 10-15 skin cancer surgeries every week. He said 50 percent of his derma-tology practice is related to skin cancer.

Powell said studies suggest Idaho has a higher rate of skin cancer than other states, which may be attributed to all of the outdoor recreation options and mild weather.

But what of the notion that we need some time in the sun to absorb our daily dose of Vitamin D? Powell said get it through diet and supplements.

“I usually recommend 2,000 international units daily,” he said. “I’m all for people getting outside and living their lives … but protect your skin from the sun while you’re doing it.”

Cook added, “As a young person, you shouldn’t think that just because you get away with it then, you’ll always get away with it.”

TANNING BEDS Dr. Gavin Powell was one

of the numerous dermatolo-gists who hoped a second attempt to restrict minors’ use of tanning beds would pass the Idaho Legislature this session.

However, the Idaho House voted March 18 to kill a bill that would have restricted use of indoor tanning beds by teens under age 16.

Powell said he expects another attempt to be made in 2014.

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Apps help you reach your weight loss goalsBy TORRIE COPE

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L osing weight is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions, but by May, it’s easy to lose sight of that goal. Gyms can be costly or too intimidating

for some people. Other people need more variety in their workouts to stay motivated.

Whatever is keeping you from working out; there are apps to help get you back on track. You can work out in the privacy of your own home, gain motivation from professional athletes and track progress all in the palm of your hand.

n Nike Training Club (iPhone) This free app features workouts from

beginner to advanced that make you feel the burn. Choose from different 30-minute routines to get lean, toned and strong. You can also focus on a

particular area for a quick 15-minute workout. Some of the routines require a medicine ball and/or hand weights.

Videos demonstrate how to do each move, and the app walks you through each routine. There is a nice level of va-riety to keep things exciting, and professional athletes share their workout routines so you can train like a champ.

n Map My Run/Walk (iPhone, Android and Blackberry)When the weather is nice, it’s great to get outside to walk

or run and this app provides a way to help you keep track of your outdoor workouts. The GPS-based app maps your run, walk or hike and lets you know how far you’ve gone. It also tells you pace and calories burned. Social media options allow you to share workouts with friends and motivate each other along the way.

There is a limited free version and paid upgrades for additional features.

n Lose It! (multiple devices)While you complete and track your workouts with the

other apps, use this free app to keep track of your diet. Start by plugging in your current weight, goal weight, height, weight and age and Lose It! creates a calorie budget to help you achieve it.

The app also uses your smartphone’s built-in camera as a bar code scanner to easily scan and add food to your daily log.

Food logs — whether a simple diary kept in a note-book or an app — have been shown to help people lose more weight.

A recent study by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center found that women who kept food journals consistently lost about six more pounds than those who did not.

FoodTRENDS

BRICK 29’S WILD MUSHROOM CHICKENYield: 4

Chicken breasts, skin on, bone removedLocal mushrooms (like morels), slicedDiced shallotsMadeira wineBourbonHeavy creamKosher salt and pepperCanola oil

Preheat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Use canola oil to coat bottom of pan.Place chicken in sauté pan skin-side down. Cook until skin is brown and crispy looking.Turn chicken over and add mushrooms and shallots to pan. Cook for 2 minutes.Once mushrooms and shallots are slightly tender, add madeira and bourbon. If using a gas stove, the alcohol will catch on

fi re. Allow the fl ame to cook the alcohol off. If using an electric range, carefully use a stick lighter to light alcohol on fi re.Once the fl ame is down to 4 inches, add heavy cream and simmer.Heavy cream will continue to bubble and reduce. Taste sauce and adjust with salt if needed.Cook chicken to an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.Once cooked, transfer chicken and sauce to plates. Serve immediately.

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Compiled by JORDAN GRAYToday’s Woman

Idaho is a land of agriculture. And while spuds might be the � rst thing you can name that come from our state (“Famous Potatoes” is on our

license plates), there are plenty of tasty products coming out of the Gem State’s soil to grace tables here and worldwide.

Today’s Woman chatted with Dustan Bristol of Nampa’s Brick 29, who uses plenty of local meat, vegetables and other items to craft his dishes. He shared two delicious recipes with Today’s Woman readers, so now

you can add your own local � air on dinner.

BRICK 29’S CAPRESEYield: 4

Fresh local tomatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick (12 slices)Fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/8 inch thick (12 slices)Basil leavesExtra virgin olive oilBalsamic syrup (balsamic vinegar and brown sugar)Kosher salt and pepper

To make balsamic syrup: bring 1 cup of balsamic vinegar to simmer with 1/3 cup brown sugar. Slowly drizzle in a tablespoon of cornstarch slurry until thickened slightly. Refrigerate until needed.

Place tomatoes on a sheet pan and drizzle olive oil on each tomato.Season each tomato with salt and pepper.On individual plates, place one tomato slice, then one slice of mozzarella

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Source: Ariel Agenbroad, M.S., extension educator in horticulture and small farms for the University of Idaho Extension in Canyon County.

WhAT’S In SEASonAsparagus RadishesBeets Early greensEggs KaleWine LambGarlic

Seasons change, and so does local produce. Visit bit.ly/104TY2h for a handy calendar of when your favorite fresh fruits and vegetables are in season.

Source: Idaho Department of Agriculture

Buy LocALHaving trouble finding local produce, meat, dairy, alcohol and baked goods near you? Idaho Preferred has a solution. On their website, IdahoPreferred.com, you’ll find an interactive “Find a Local Producer” map. From there, it’s just a matter of ticking off a box

labeled with what you’re looking for, like specialty jams or honey, and you’re on your way to enjoying the fruits (and other products) of Idaho.

DrinksTRENDS

20 Today’s Woman | Wednesday, may 29, 2013

Berry Mojito1 1/2 ounces light rum3 or 4 each of fresh blackberries, blueberries, and

red raspberries (you can sub in strawberries)8-12 fresh mint leavesJuice of 1 lime1 ounce simple syrupSoda waterCrushed iceFruit and mint for garnishIn a tall glass, muddle mint, simple syrup, berries

and lime juice.Fill glass with crushed ice — for the authentic

mojito, use crushed ice — then add rum.Stir well, adding more crushed ice.Add soda water and stir again.Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Hucked-Up MargaritaMuddle 1/4 cup fresh huckleberries in chilled,

salt-rimmed glass.Add the following to a chilled shaker and

shake vigorously until frost forms:Cubed ice1 tablespoon agave nectarJuice of 1 lime1 1/2 ounces 100 percent agave blanco tequila1/2 ounce triple sec or orange liqueurStrain and pour into salt-rimmed glass, stir and

add additional ice cubes. Top it off with Fresca, garnish with lime slices.

White Citrus Sangria1 bottle white wine of your choice (we

used Pinot Grigio) 2 large oranges, sliced 1/3 cup of orange juice 1 lemon, sliced 1 lime, sliced 1/2 liter of club soda 1 1/2 ounces of citrus vodka Place all ingredients in a tall pitcher and

mix well. NOTE: This is a very tart recipe. To

sweeten it, consider subbing ginger ale for club soda, adding simple syrup to taste or use a sweeter wine.

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S ummertime fruit adds a new twist of sexiness to your standard cocktails. Use fresh fruit for color and infuse it for flavor. Start with your base alcohol — rum, tequila, vodka or wine. There’s

no end to this summer’s mixology options.Don’t want to mess with the fruit? Buy flavored alcohols. They are

tasty, but not as pretty. Decide if you want a mojito, margarita or sangria. Get ready, set, slice, muddle, blend and mix. Instead of sugar or simple

syrups, consider agave nectar.Muddle the fruit with mint leaves for traditional mojitos, but pull out

the blender if you’re going to make a big batch. Pinterest pinners suggest you freeze your mixture for slushier drinks on the beach or freeze pre-mixed drinks in jars or bags.

And for fancy drinks, don’t forget the garnishes — lemon, lime or or-ange slices, sprigs of mint, berries or watermelon. You might even want to dust the mint sprigs with sugar.

One more thing: freeze some fruit in your ice cubes for an added touch.

Visit pinterest.com/diydivaidaho/cocktails for more ideas

Cool down with fruity summer cocktails


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ABCs of BB creamsBy Charlotte Wiemerslage

Today’s Woman

B

eauty balms may be trending in the U.S. makeup

market, but they’re hardly new. Invented in Germany in

the ‘60s (or ‘50s, depending on who you ask), women in Korea and

Japan have been using these moistur-izer-foundation hybrids since the ‘80s.

And American women? Well, we’re trying to figure out what all the fuss is about.

What is a BB cream? “BB” stands for “Beauty Balm” or “Blemish Balm.”

Most users describe the coverage as somewhere between a tinted moisturizer and a full-

coverage foundation. Almost all brands promise the effects of a primer,

moisturizer, foundation and sun-screen in one.

How do BB creams work?When you first apply them, you’ll

recoil in horror because A) You used an Asian BB cream and your skin now

has a sickly, gray pallor, or B) You used an American BB cream and your skin now resembles

a carrot. Don’t panic. When exposed to air, the cream oxidizes to match your skin tone. That’s the claim, at least.

Who should wear BB creams? Because most formulas were created for Asian com-

plexions, BB creams will suit women with fair skin better than women with dark, tan or olive skin. If you have acne, rosacea, scars or dark spots, you might try BB cream as a base layer with concealer in spots you’d like more coverage. If you’ve got relatively clear skin, or you want a lighter look for summer, you could get away with wearing it solo.

Which BB cream is right for me? The honest answer is that you’re going to have to try out

a few to find one that works for you. Make sure you buy your makeup from a store with a generous return policy, like Rite Aid, that will let you return cosmetics after they’ve been opened.

Brands you might consider tryingDRUGSTOREMaybelline Dream Fresh 8-in-1 Price range: $5-10Bottom line: If you have dry to combination skin, par-

ticularly with yellow undertones, you might give it a try.

Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector Price range: $10-15 Bottom line: One of the oldest American BB creams

and, in general, the highest-rated drugstore option.

HiGH-EnDSmashbox Camera Ready Price range: $30-40 Bottom line: A favorite of professional makeup art-

ists. More coverage than some BB creams and a nice matte finish.

Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm Price range: $30-40 Bottom line: With a formula closer to Asian BB

creams, Dr. Jart looks best on very pale women.

inTERnaTiOnal SKin79 Super+ Beblesh* Balm (pink label) Price range: $20-30Bottom line: The top-rated BB cream on

Amazon. It’s not sold in the U.S., so you have to buy without sampling and pay shipping charges.

* “Blemish” is trademarked in Korea, so many cosmetics companies use “beblesh” as a substitute.

MiSSHa M Perfect Cover Price range: $20-30 Bottom line: Another

top-rated gem from the Asian cosmetics market, users report that it left their skin feeling softer after washing it off.

What about CC creams?

The “CC” stands for “Color Cor-recting” or “Color Control.” These products are a close cousin of BB creams and tout many of the same benefits. BB creams typically contain an anti-aging ingredient and they’re mar-keted to younger women with prevention in mind. CC creams treat existing problems, like sunspots and scars, so they’re aimed more at women in their 40s and up.

Got 5TRENDS


Springtime means party time

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pring is here and, in my world, that means one thing — parties. From baby showers and gradua-

tions to bridal showers and warm-weather barbecues, there is always a party to be planned.

Once I have the idea, estimated attendees and budget, it’s time to select a theme. Opportunities are endless with themes, and they can be as broad as school colors for graduation or as speci� c as a Shabby Chic Little Birdie baby shower. � emes are important to provide a cohesive presenta-tion. When making decisions and selecting items, you can always ask yourself if it � ts the theme.

Tips to get you started!3 Plan your party activities and run

through them to ensure you have all mate-rials necessary.

3 Complete DIY projects prior to the event. � at will give you time to make improvements if necessary and you won’t be rushed the day of the party.

3 Don’t be afraid to ask for help hosting; divvy up responsibilities and outsource! I purchase my party cupcakes from Jenn at Farmtown Co� ee in Weiser.

3 Add � owers to your party décor. Fresh � owers brighten up a space — whether they are fresh-cut from the garden or from your local � orist.

3 Signage is all the rage in party plan-ning. Handmade or computer-generated, consistent signs are a great way to identify food, drinks, directions, seating and more!

3 Make sure you have enough food and drinks on hand. Always round up when es-timating food and stock up on ice, mixers, garnishes and co� ee when serving drinks.

3 Take pictures before guests arrive and throughout the party to document your hard work and the fun had by guests.

Great online resources for themes, party planning, DIY projects and more include: Pinterest, Etsy and the Hostess With the Mostess blog. Locally, I love to check out Zurchers for supplies.

Tiffany Cruickshank

Tiffany A. Cruickshank lives in Nyssa, Ore., with her husband Chad, and their chocolate lab, Ros-coe. She is a University of Oregon graduate and earned her master’s from Eastern Oregon University. She handles marketing for a produce company in Eastern Oregon. Follow her blog at tiffanyinreallife.com

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