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Welcome to Bluedot Livingâs BuyBetter Marketplace, a biweekly newsletter that navigates the confusing world of stuff.
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Two years ago, my husband and I hosted Thanksgiving dinner in our new Manhattan condo for the first time. Three days before the main event, I realized we didnât have a carving board that could contain the juices of the heritage bird Iâd ordered. I signed on to my local Facebook Buy Nothing group, asked if anybody had one I could borrow, and a kind neighbor came through. The attractive, hefty board made the meal all the more elegant, and I felt real gratitude for the kindness of strangers.
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You canât control family; you can control your tablescape.Â
Photo courtesy Moviestore Collection Ltd/Alamy Stock Photo
Want to know what classic film this image comes from? Scroll to the end of the newsletter for the answer.
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I always seem to forget how much there is to do before T Day. Sniff the spices for potency. Stock up on good olive oil. Clean any errant wax out of the vintage crystal candlesticks. Replenish my supply of beeswax tapers. Order reusable bamboo âpaperâ towels for last-minute messes. Sharpen the knives. Press the linens. Polish the silver. Not to mention, plan the menu!Â
Itâs all a bit hectic, but these preparations help me feel ready to take on the holidays. I thrive when the things around me sparkle and shine. Itâs not about hosting Thanksgiving. Itâs about maximizing the joy of home during the last months of the year: something we all deserve. Â
Happy celebrating and happy shopping,Â
âElizabeth Weinstein
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Low-Impact Tools for High-Impact Celebrations
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Great Cutting Boards
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People want to help you! Make it easier for everyone by buying a couple of Material Kitchenâs $35 eco-friendly reBoard cutting boards. The recycled plastic and sugarcane boards are lightweight and easy to clean. Read our review.
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The Best Dutch Ovens
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After a decade of weekly use, I continue to admire my Le Creuset Round Dutch Ovenâs even, consistent cooking, and I remain delighted by how easy it is to clean. I also think Le Creuset makes the best silicone spatulas around. Read our review.
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Lovely, Non-Toxic Pans
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Caraway makes gorgeous, non-toxic cookware that works on all stovetops. Their ceramic non-stick pans withstand temperatures of up to 550°F, so I can feel safe popping the pan under the broiler and adding a lush layer of melty cheese to dinner. Read our review.
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Good, Sharp Knives
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Itâs said that poor craftsfolks blame their tools, but I think that having a good chefâs knife or two is essential. The right knife makes cooking faster and safer. Zwillingâs Pro line is Certified Carbon Neutral, and feels great in the hand. Read our review.
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Editorsâ Favorite Appliance
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Our founder and Dear Dot both love the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro. The countertop appliance can make toast, bake a quarter-sheet tray of cookies, and even roast a 14-pound turkey â jobs it does well â all while using much less electricity than a wall oven. Read our review.
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Healthier, More Efficient Stoves
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My gas stove is 50â75% functional depending on its mood, and my husband and I are about to make the big switch to induction. I wonât lie; weâre a bit nervous. But induction is better for the Earth, and everyone I know who has one loves it. Read our review.
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Maple Caramel Corn
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Tammie Donroe Inmanâs crowd-pleasing Maple Caramel Corn recipe stars two native New England ingredients, making it a perfect Thanksgiving recipe. No, Iâm not suggesting that you serve popcorn alongside the bird. But it would be great to snack on while youâre prepping the main meal or watching football. Get Popping.
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Cookbook author and Bluedot Living Contributing Editor Catherine Walthers brings together some of fallâs loveliest colors in this warm salad. If you still have open farmers markets in your area,
youâll have your choice of pears and squash, and hopefully bitter greens as well. I wouldnât skimp in this arena; the radicchio and frisĂŠe provide a contrast that highlights the natural sugars in the other ingredients. Celebrate fallâs bounty.
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Ginger-Spiced Pear Upside-Down Cake
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Iâve long appreciated vegan foods simply because of the way they can push boundaries in texture and form. (And because I love vegetables.) But, Iâm often skeptical of people who tell me that something tastes âjust likeâ the real thing â especially when that person hasnât actually had the real thing in years. One of the reasons I love Cleo Carneyâs vegan, gluten-free recipes is that Cleo eats and enjoys dairy, gluten, and eggs. She simply thrills in experimenting with health-forward, Earth-conscious recipes. Her recipes are good â and not just in comparison to other vegan or gluten-free fare.Â
Have Your Vegan Cake, and Eat It A La Mode
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âElizabeth
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Elizabeth Weinstein, Bluedotâs Marketplace Editor, lives in Manhattan with her husband; her papillon, Finley; and her cats, SanDeE* and Modell. When sheâs not asking the folks at Bloomingdaleâs and Nordstrom to try on all of their sustainable sneakers in a size 9½, she can be found at the Union Square Greenmarket or gardening on her rooftop terrace.
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P.S. The still up top comes from Woody Allenâs 1986 movie, Hannah and Her Sisters, and shows Mia Farrow and Dianne Wiest lighting candles around the
familyâs Thanksgiving table.
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