“I’m obsessed with architecture. I always have been,” says this Socrates of style. “When I was 9, I went to Monticello and was enthralled. I scraped together my pennies to buy a book of Thomas Jefferson’s architectural drawings. When I got home, I built some of the rooms with Legos. The Legos are gone, but I still have that architecture book.” It’s housed with hundreds of other volumes in Tim’s home, an apartment on New York’s Upper West Side that, unsurprisingly, is the epitome of good taste and timeless style....

Ficus Care Must-Knows Needs vary among the types of ficus, but generally, they prefer well-drained, fertile soil kept consistently moist. Although ficus can tolerate an occasional missed watering, allowing them to dry out regularly stresses the plant. When it comes to lighting, ficus plants can be somewhat finicky. Ficus requires high light levels, especially for the best coloring of its leaves. But there are types of ficus that tolerate medium to low-light conditions....

How to Test Hamburgers for Doneness The only sure way to find out if your hamburger is done is by using a meat thermometer. An instant-read meat thermometer ($15, Walmart) ensures perfectly cooked hamburger patties that are still juicy on the inside while brown on the outside. To correctly check the burger temperature, insert the thermometer through the side of the patty so the point is in the center. If you’re using a regular food thermometer, leave it in the patty for at least 10 seconds to get an accurate temperature reading....

Make a Kid Kit Having their tools boosts kids’ eagerness to pitch in. Stock a small broom and dustpan set ($15, Kohl’s), sponges in fun colors ($10, Bed Bath & Beyond), and a spray bottle ($4, Target) of kid-friendly cleaner. Editor’s Tip: It’s super easy to make your own cleaner. Mix equal parts vinegar & water and a few drops of lemon essential oil. Establish Family Contributions Try this house mantra: Everyone contributes....

½ cup apple jelly 2 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

8 chicken drumsticks or thighs, skinned if desired (2 1/2 to 3 pounds total) ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

3 tablespoon sugar 2 tablespoon gluten-free cornstarch 1 ¼ cup unsweetened light coconut milk 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla Cream Puffs: ½ cup water ¼ cup butter ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup brown rice flour 2 eggs Assembly: ⅔ cup chopped grilled fresh pineapple* ¼ cup flaked coconut (toasted, if desired)

2 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 teaspoon olive oil 1 cup tomato, finely chopped ¼ cup cucumber, finely chopped ¼ cup chopped pitted kalamata or ripe olives title: “Greek Style Turkey Burgers” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-10” author: “Clara Kissell” 1 cup chopped, seeded tomato ¼ cup chopped, seeded cucumber ¼ cup chopped, pitted Kalamata or other ripe olives ½ teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary or 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed ½ teaspoon snipped fresh oregano or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed

10 ounce fresh green beans, trimmed 1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves 1 cup chopped pitted green olives ½ cup toasted almonds or pine nuts 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil Salt and freshly ground black pepper Store unwashed green beans in a resealable bag. Refrigerate up to a week.

Lemon cucumbers aren’t exactly a supermarket staple, but these unusual veggies have many traits that make them a must in your garden. Despite their name, lemon cucumbers don’t have any citrus-like flavor; they taste just like the traditional green, oblong cucumbers you’re used to seeing and eating (they’re often considered a little less bitter, though). Instead, the “lemon” part of their name refers to their appearance; each one is about the same size and shape as an egg or a lemon and turns yellow when ripe instead of staying green....

1 ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup shortening ¼ cup butter, cut up, or shortening ¼ cup cold water