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June Eats ROASTED SHRIMP, ZUCCHINI 3. Wrap tortillas in double layer of
STRAWBERRIES G M V O AND CORN damp paper towels; microwave on
p. 76 ENCHILADAS G High until soft, about 1 min. (be
Active 10 min. | Total 50 min. careful of steam when removing).
ROASTED Active 25 min. | Total 35 min. Working with 1 tortilla at a time, dip
S T R AW B E R R I E S 1 lb strawberries, halved, in reserved salsa mixture, shaking
AND BRIE Q G V or quartered if large 1 15-oz jar mild green salsa off any excess. Place on cutting
2 cups fresh cilantro board, top with heaping 1⁄4 cup
Active 5 min. | Total 15 min. 2 Tbsp honey, warmed filling, roll up and place, seam side
Kosher salt (including stems) down, in baking dish. Repeat with
Roasted Strawberries 1⁄4 cup sour cream remaining tortillas and filling.
(recipe at right) 1⁄2 vanilla bean 4. Spoon any remaining salsa
1 8-oz wheel Brie cheese 1 Tbsp olive oil mixture on top. Sprinkle with
Fresh thyme 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Line 9- by 2 small zucchini (about 8 oz), Monterey Jack and bake until
Bread and crackers, for serving 13-in. baking pan with parchment, cheese begins to brown, 8 to
Heat oven to 350°F. Prepare straw- leaving 1-in. overhang on 2 long sides. cut into 1⁄4-in. pieces 10 min. Serve topped with onion,
berries. Eight min. before strawber- 1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, cilantro, radishes and jalapeño.
ries are finished, line baking sheet 2. In prepared pan, toss strawber-
with parchment and place Brie on ries with honey and a pinch of salt. cut into 1⁄2-in. pieces SERVES 4 About 420 cal, 17 g fat
top, or place Brie in small cast-iron Scrape vanilla bean and toss seeds 1 tsp ground coriander (6 g sat), 26 g pro, 1,745 mg sodium,
skillet. Bake 7 min. Transfer to plat- and pod with strawberry mixture. 1⁄2 tsp chili powder 42 g carb, 7 g fiber
ter if not in cast-iron skillet, then
spoon some roasted strawberries on 3. Roast, stirring once, until Kosher salt ICE CREAM
top. Sprinkle with thyme and serve strawberries are tender and juices 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped FLOAT Q G V
with bread and crackers if desired. start to reduce but not brown, 1 cup fresh corn kernels
Serve with remaining strawberries. 40 to 50 min. Active 5 min. | Total 5 min.
(or frozen corn kernels, thawed) Serves 1
SERVES 4 TO 6 About 205 cal, MAKES ABOUT 11⁄4 CUPS 1⁄4 cup grated cotija cheese
13 g fat (8 g sat), 10 g pro, 310 mg Per 1⁄4-cup serving: about 55 cal, 8 small yellow corn tortillas 3 Tbsp soda or cocktail syrup
sodium, 14 g carb, 2 g fiber 0.5 g fat (0 g sat), 1 g pro, 25 mg 2 oz Monterey Jack cheese, 2 Tbsp half-and-half
sodium, 14 g carb, 2 g fiber
coarsely grated Club soda
Chopped red onion and Vanilla ice cream
cilantro, sliced radishes and Whipped cream, for serving
jalapeño, for serving (optional)
In tall glass, stir together syrup and
1. Heat oven to 450°F. In food pro- half-and-half. Add enough soda
cessor, puree salsa and cilantro until so it comes about 3⁄4 up the glass.
smooth. Add sour cream and pulse Add 2 scoops ice cream and top
to combine. Spread 1 cup mixture with whipped cream if desired.
in 7- by 11-in. baking dish. Transfer
Mike Garten. remaining mixture to medium bowl.

2. Heat oil in large skillet on
medium-high. Add zucchini and
cook 2 min. Add shrimp, then season
with coriander, chili powder and
1⁄2 tsp salt and cook, tossing, 1 min.
Add garlic and cook, tossing, 1 min.
Remove from heat and toss with
corn and cotija (shrimp shouldn’t
be fully cooked).

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GRILLED BUTTERFLIED facing up and, using heavy kitchen char, 2 min. Flip and transfer to indi- CAESAR SALAD
CHICKEN G M knife, notch each side of breastbone rect heat, then brush sauce all over WITH GRILLED
(this will help flatten chicken and and cook, covered, for 20 min. RADISHES Q M V
Active 15 min. | Total 45 min. make breastbone easy to remove 6. Rotate position of chicken and
when carving). continue grilling until internal Active 20 min. | Total 20 min.
FOR CHICKEN temp of thigh registers 165°F,
1 31⁄2- to 4-lb chicken 2. Turn chicken back over and, 25 to 30 min. more depending on FOR VEGAN CAESAR DRESSING
4 large cloves garlic, grated holding chicken by each breast, size of bird (if you like more color, 1⁄4 cup olive oil
pull breasts up and, with thumbs, sear breast one more time over 1 tsp grated lemon zest
1⁄4 cup flat-leaf parsley push breastbone downward, direct heat before removing from plus 1⁄3 cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp lemon juice which will help flatten it. Using grill). Transfer to cutting board 1⁄4 cup tahini
3⁄4 cup mayonnaise, divided ball of hand, push on breastbone and let rest at least 10 min. before 1 Tbsp nutritional yeast
to flatten out chicken. Fold and cutting into pieces. 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and pepper tuck wing tips behind breasts. 7. While chicken is resting, prepare 2 tsp capers plus 1 tsp caper brine
2 scallions, chopped grilled scallions and citrus: Toss scal- 1 small clove garlic, finely grated
1⁄2 cup cilantro 3. In mini blender or food processor, lions with oil and season with 1⁄2 tsp Kosher salt and pepper
puree garlic, parsley, lemon juice, each salt and pepper. Place scallions
FOR GRILLED SCALLIONS 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise and 1⁄2 tsp each along with oranges and lemons, cut FOR SALAD
AND CITRUS salt and pepper. Rub 2 Tbsp all sides down, over direct heat and 4 thick slices bread
over chicken. Let chicken sit at grill, covered, until charred, 2 to 3 Tbsp olive oil, divided
2 bunches scallions, trimmed least 15 min. (or refrigerate over- 3 min. Transfer to cutting board; 2 small red onions,
2 Tbsp olive oil night). Heat grill to medium-high. cut large citrus halves into wedges. cut into thick rings
Serve chicken with scallions and Kosher salt and pepper
Kosher salt and pepper 4. To sauce remaining in blender, citrus for squeezing over top and 2 bunches small radishes
3 small oranges, halved add scallions, cilantro and remaining remaining dressing for dipping. 1 clove garlic
2 lemons, halved 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise and puree until 2 heads Little Gem lettuce or
smooth; set aside for serving. SERVES 4 About 790 cal, 60 g fat romaine hearts, leaves separated
1. Set cutting board inside rimmed (12 g sat), 47 g pro, 890 mg sodium, Crispy Chickpeas (optional,
baking sheet to catch any liquid. 5. If using gas grill, turn off burners 15 g carb, 3 g fiber recipe at left)
Remove neck and giblets and pat on 1 side of grill; if using charcoal,
chicken very dry with paper towels. move charcoal to 1 side (this creates CRISPY 1. Heat grill to medium. In mini food
Using kitchen shears, cut along an indirect-heat cooking area). Place CHICKPEAS G V M O processor, puree all dressing ingre-
1 side of backbone, then cut other chicken, skin side down, over direct dients until smooth, adding water
side. (Discard backbone, neck and heat and grill until beginning to Active 5 min. | Total 35 min. 1 Tbsp at a time to adjust to desired
giblets or save for another use.) consistency; set aside.
Flip chicken over so inside is Rinse one 15-oz can chickpeas; pat
very dry with paper towels, discard- 2. Make salad: Brush bread with
ing any loose skins. On rimmed 11⁄2 Tbsp oil. Brush onion slices with
baking sheet, toss with 1 Tbsp olive 1 Tbsp oil and season with 1⁄4 tsp
oil and 1⁄4 tsp each kosher salt and each salt and pepper. Toss radishes
pepper. Roast at 425°F, shaking with remaining 1⁄2 Tbsp oil and
occasionally, until crisp, 30 to season with a pinch of salt; thread
40 min. Remove from oven, transfer onto small skewers. Grill bread
to bowl and toss with 1⁄2 tsp until toasty, 2 to 3 min. per side;
grated lemon zest. Chickpeas will immediately rub with garlic. Grill
continue to crisp as they cool. onion and radishes until tender,
about 5 min. per side for onion
MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP Per 1⁄4-cup slices and 6 to 8 min. for radishes.
serving: about 110 cal, 5 g fat
(0.5 g sat), 4 g pro, 240 mg sodium, 3. Tear bread into pieces and
13 g carb, 4 g fiber separate onion rings. Toss lettuce
with half of dressing to coat. Gently
fold in grilled croutons and onion Mike Garten.
rings. Serve with radish skewers
and Crispy Chickpeas if desired.
Use remaining dressing for drizzling.

SERVES 4

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MARINADE TRIO Q V M O

For each marinade, combine all
ingredients in bowl (or resealable
plastic bag) and toss with desired
proteins or vegetables. Marinate
before threading ingredients onto
skewers — this ensures maximum
flavor coverage. Allow 15 min. for
11⁄2 lbs seafood, veggies or chicken
and 20 to 30 min. for beef and pork.
When ready to cook, drain, discard
marinade and brush off any large
bits that might burn.

HUMMUS
HEROES

Dip into one of these top
creamy spreads.

SLIGHTLY SWEET + SPICY MARINATED 1⁄2 small red chile, SPICY SOY Mike Garten. Hummus in bowl: Getty Images.
Hope Thai Coconut FLANK STEAK M seeded and finely chopped 2 Tbsp mirin
Curry Hummus Kosher salt and pepper 2 Tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
$6, hopefoods.com Active 15 min. | Total 55 min. 2 Tbsp brown sugar
11⁄2 lbs broccoli crowns, cut 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
FLAVOR FAVORITE 1 batch Citrus-Garlic Marinade lengthwise into 1-in.-thick slices 1 Tbsp sriracha
Ithaca Buffalo Ranch (recipe at right) 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
Hummus 1 11⁄2- to 2-lb beef flank steak
$5, ithacahummus.com Kosher salt and pepper 1. Heat grill to medium-high. In large CITRUS-GARLIC
Orange-Spiked Chimichurri bowl, combine butter, lemon zest 11⁄2 Tbsp orange zest
Cava Traditional Hummus and Grilled Broccoli, for serving and juice, garlic, honey, chile and
$4, cava.com (recipes below and at right) 1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper. plus 1⁄3 cup orange juice
1 Tbsp grated lime zest
TANGY AND TEXTURED 1. Prepare marinade and place in 2. Brush broccoli with oil and season
Darista Dips Roasted a resealable plastic bag. Add steak, with 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper. plus 2 Tbsp lime juice
Red Pepper Hummus seal and turn to coat. Let sit at least Grill until charred and just barely 2 Tbsp olive oil
$6, daristadips.com 30 min. or refrigerate up to 2 hr. tender, 2 to 3 min. per side. Transfer 11⁄2 tsp cumin seeds
to bowl with lemon butter and 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
9 4 GH JUNE 2021 2. Heat grill to medium-high. toss to coat (butter will melt as
Remove steak from marinade, it is tossed with hot broccoli). BALSAMIC ROSEMARY
scraping off any large bits. Season 1⁄3 cup dry red wine
with 1⁄2 tsp each salt and pepper SERVES 4 About 165 cal, 13 g fat 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
and grill, covered, 4 min. (4.5 g sat), 5 g pro, 405 mg sodium, 2 Tbsp olive oil
10 g carb, 4 g fiber 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
3. Turn and grill, covered, to desired
doneness, 3 to 5 min. more for ORANGE-SPIKED 1 Tbsp whole-grain mustard
medium-rare (135°F), depending on CHIMICHURRI Q G M V O 1 Tbsp coriander seeds
thickness. Transfer to cutting board 1 Tbsp peppercorns
and let rest 10 min. before slicing. Active 15 min. | Total 15 min. 1 sprig fresh rosemary
Serve with Orange-Spiked Chimi-
churri and Grilled Broccoli if desired. 1 small orange
1 tsp grated lime zest
SERVES 4 TO 6 About 220 cal,
11 g fat (4 g sat), 28 g pro, 245 mg plus 1 Tbsp lime juice
sodium, 1 g carb, 0 g fiber 2 Tbsp olive oil
1⁄2 large red chile, seeded and
GRILLED
BROCCOLI Q G V finely chopped
1 scallion, finely chopped
Active 15 min. | Total 15 min. 1⁄2 cup cilantro, chopped
1⁄4 cup parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp unsalted butter,
at room temp Using vegetable peeler, remove
2 large strips zest from orange.
2 tsp grated lemon zest Finely chop zest and place in bowl.
plus 1 Tbsp lemon juice Squeeze in 2 Tbsp orange juice.
Add lime zest and juice along with
1 small clove garlic, finely grated oil, chile, scallion and herbs and
1⁄2 tsp honey mix to combine. Serve with your
favorite proteins or veggies.

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LEMON CACIO E RICOTTA & FRESH ZUCCHINI, YELLOW
PEPE PIZZA Q V O TOMATO PIZZA Q V O SQUASH & HERB
PIZZA Q V O
Active 15 min. | Total 15 min. Active 15 min. | Total 15 min.
Active 20 min. | Total 20 min.
2 small lemons, thinly sliced 1 lb pizza dough
1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp olive oil, 1 small zucchini, halved
lengthwise
plus more for dough plus more for dough
3 oz Fontina cheese, 1 Tbsp champagne vinegar 1⁄2 small yellow summer squash
1 small shallot, finely chopped 1 Tbsp olive oil, plus more for
coarsely grated 1 tsp fresh oregano, dough and drizzling
11⁄2 oz Parmesan cheese, Kosher salt and pepper
finely chopped 1 lb pizza dough
finely grated 1⁄2 tsp honey
3⁄4 tsp cracked black pepper 1⁄4 small red onion, thinly sliced
Kosher salt and pepper 1⁄2 small red chile, thinly sliced
1 lb pizza dough 3⁄4 cup fresh ricotta cheese 2 oz goat cheese, crumbled
1 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves 1⁄2 cup mixed fresh herbs
1 oz Pecorino Romano
1. Heat grill to medium-high. cheese, finely grated (mint, parsley, chives),
Brush lemon slices with oil and chopped
grill until charred and tender, 3 medium to large mixed-
1 to 2 min. per side; transfer to color heirloom tomatoes 1. Heat grill to medium-high.
plate. In bowl, combine Fontina, Fresh basil, for sprinkling Brush zucchini and squash with
Parmesan and pepper. oil and season with 1⁄4 tsp each
1. Prepare and grill pizza dough salt and pepper. Grill, covered,
2. Prepare and begin to grill (instructions below); transfer cut side down, until charred, 3 to
pizza dough (instructions below). to cutting board. 4 min. Flip and grill until barely
Once flipped to indirect side, tender, 1 to 2 min. more; transfer
top with cheese mixture, lemon 2. In bowl, combine oil, vinegar, to cutting board and slice.
slices and parsley and continue shallot, oregano, honey and
grilling. SERVES 4 1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper. 2. Prepare and begin to grill
pizza dough (instructions below).
3. In second bowl, mix ricotta Once flipped to indirect side, top
until smooth, then stir in with sliced zucchini and squash,
pecorino and 1⁄4 tsp each salt onion, chile and goat cheese
and pepper. Spread onto pizza and continue grilling.
crust. Slice tomatoes and
arrange on top of ricotta and 3. Transfer to cutting board,
drizzle with vinaigrette. Sprinkle drizzle with oil and sprinkle
with basil if desired. SERVES 4 with herbs. SERVES 4

HOW TO GRILL PIZZA

Heat grill to medium-high and arrange so half will give direct heat and other half will give indirect heat.

Mike Garten. Illustrations: Brown Bird Deisgn. 1. Working on floured 2. Transfer pizza dough 3. Working quickly, 4. Flip dough to indirect-
surface, shape 1 lb to grill over direct brush top of dough heat side of grill, then
with 2 tsp olive oil. top as desired. Grill,
pizza dough (at room heat, oiled side down, covered, until dough
temp) into 12- to 14-in. and grill, covered, until is cooked through and
round and place on top begins to bubble charred on bottom,
flour-dusted baking 3 to 5 min. more (if you
sheet. Brush top with and bottom is crisp, added cheese, it will
2 min. Use tongs to melt during this time).
2 tsp olive oil. peek underneath.

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R A S P B E R RY- SAVORY OATMEAL BEST EVER FRENCH Chia jam and French toast: Mike Garten. Oatmeal: Christopher Testani.
CHIA JAM Q G V M O WITH SAUTÉED TOAST Q V O H
MUSHROOMS
Active 10 min. | Total 30 min. AND SPINACH Q G Active 25 min. | Total 25 min.

2 cups raspberries Active 20 min. | Total 25 min. 6 large eggs
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 11⁄2 cups whole milk
1 Tbsp pure maple syrup 1 cup steel-cut oats 11⁄2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 Tbsp black chia seeds Kosher salt and pepper 11⁄2 tsp pure vanilla extract
In small saucepan, cook
raspberries on medium, stirring 1 Tbsp olive oil 8 1-in.-thick slices
occasionally, until fruit breaks 10 oz small cremini challah bread
down and liquid becomes
syrupy, about 8 min. Remove mushrooms, quartered 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
from heat and stir in lemon juice 4 cups baby spinach or kale Yogurt, berries and
and maple syrup, then stir in 3 slices prosciutto, torn pure maple syrup or honey,
chia seeds and let sit 20 min. for serving
(mixture should thicken slightly). and cooked until crisp
2 jammy (medium-boiled) 1. In large, shallow bowl, whisk
MAKES 1 CUP Per Tbsp about together eggs, milk, cinnamon
20 cal, 0.5 g fat (0 g sat), eggs, halved and vanilla.
0 g pro, 0 mg sodium, 3 g carb,
2 g fiber 1. Bring 3 cups water to a 2. Working in batches, place
boil in medium saucepan. 2 slices bread in egg mixture
ME AT Add oats and 1⁄2 tsp salt, and let soak 2 min. Flip slices
DELIVERED TO reduce heat and simmer, and soak 1 min. more (both
stirring occasionally, until sides of bread should be
YOUR DOOR tender and at desired totally coated with mixture).
consistency, 12 to 20 min.
For a meat delivery service 3. Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp
that makes protein 2. Remove from heat, butter in large nonstick skillet
cover and let stand 3 min. on medium-low. Once melted,
shopping so simple, check before serving (it will add soaked bread and cook
out Porter Road. This thicken a bit more). until golden brown, 1 to 3 min.
per side; transfer to wire rack.
brand maintains sustain- 3. While oatmeal is cooking, While toast is cooking, soak
able practices and close heat oil in large skillet on next batch of challah slices.
relationships with farmers; medium-high. Sauté mush-
rooms until golden brown 4. Repeat with remaining
ships in eco-friendly and tender, 4 to 6 min. butter and bread. Serve
packaging; and, best of all, Reduce heat to medium, topped with yogurt, berries
add greens, season with and syrup or honey if desired.
delivers delicious meat, 1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper
from bacon to beef. and cook, tossing, until SERVES 4 About 475 cal,
beginning to wilt, 1 to 2 min. 26 g fat (12.5 g sat), 19 g pro,
(From $8, porterroad.com) 420 mg sodium, 40 g carb,
4. Spoon oatmeal into bowls 2 g fiber
and top with mushroom
mixture, prosciutto and eggs.
Sprinkle with additional
pepper if desired.

SERVES 4 About 510 cal,
18.5 g fat (4 g sat),
25 g pro, 1,330 mg sodium,
63 g carb, 10 g fiber

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Toys to
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My husband’s massive toy collection
was driving me up the wall —
until the COVID-19 pandemic

by AMY PATUREL

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My husband, Brandon, our three SUPER FAMILY The boys have made their way into JessaBug Photography.
boys and I have lived in our home for “My husband tells our Brandon’s collection too, starting with
three years. We have a formal living sons that Spider-Man is the Halloween windup toys he and
room, a guest bedroom and a roomy I played with while I was hospitalized
linen closet. But we’re still renting a a favorite character during my pregnancy with our now
storage unit to house Brandon’s overflow because Peter Parker 9-year-old twins (me in a wheelchair,
of action figures, Pez dispensers and him chasing after the Grim Reaper).
Batman memorabilia — the items that thinks of his family He also kept the Mickey Mouse cake
couldn’t fit inside our garage. first,” says writer toppers that adorned our twins’ cake for
Amy Paturel. their second birthday and the Elmo we
“When do you think we’re going received when our third son was born.
to empty that unit?” I asked on a weekly a Blockbuster Video sweepstakes in
basis before the pandemic, doing 2002,” he says of that last one. “She had PASSING IT ON
the mental math on what a few vintage nowhere to put it.” Nearly 20 years later,
objects might be worth on eBay. it’s still one of his most prized items. The legacy Brandon will leave behind,
hopefully several decades from now,
But last summer, when California’s As quarantine dragged on, the will be something our sons understand.
shelter-at-home order was in place, treasures in Brandon’s boxes occupied When the four of them sit around
Brandon’s trips to the storage unit our boys for hours. Our sons took the table with boxes of toys, Brandon
became welcome outings. He’d the toys out, mentally cataloged them earmarks almost every item for
drive the kids to the unit, return with and helped Brandon display them. a specific person. He has even started
a stack of boxes and unload them on Sometimes Brandon even let them proffering some of his collection to
our dining room table, each kid taking play with the items that weren’t in our children. Last Father’s Day, Brandon
a turn at guessing what was inside. their original packaging. For the boys, gave each of the boys a Ninja Turtle
A Darth Vader LEGO set? Beatles action that was like winning the lottery. complete with accessories. And on
figures? It was a magical mystery tour a busy day when I needed quiet, he
for all of us, with each child hoping Toys With a story gave them Transformers — Bumblebee,
to uncover their favorite characters. Optimus Prime and Shatter — to share.
“It looks like Christmas morning!” I’d As it turns out, Brandon’s toys are more
say on the way to my home office. than just action figures, models and I used to fixate on how much money
novelties: They’re a vehicle for bonding. and space his toy garage sucked up.
Brandon started the collection in In addition to sharing the origin story On the fact that I can’t park a car in our
1996, when he was 18. It began with of nearly every superhero, Brandon has garage — ever. And on the ever-present
a motley crew of six Star Wars and taught the kids about Washington, danger of knocking something over on
Batman figures standing shoulder to Lincoln and other leaders through his the way to our freezer, one of the few
shoulder on his bookshelf. Today his collection of presidential Pez dispensers. non-toy items in his “man cave.” But
eclectic collection boasts 21 Obi-Wan in the midst of this global pandemic,
Kenobis, more than 450 Pez dispensers, The education they’re getting from I’m letting the toys take precedence.
more than 20 Batman models and decades-old action figures isn’t about
a six-foot-tall Styrofoam Spider-Man. He-Man, Star Wars or even American While Brandon explains who the
“A family friend won that from history. It’s an opportunity for Brandon Stay Puft Marshmallow Man is and why
to give the boys an up-close-and- he’s in the movie Ghostbusters, I watch
personal view of their father. He tells all three kids sit transfixed. One of our
them that his brothers regifted him sons leans over to grab the Ectomobile.
the Batmobile for Christmas in 1997. The other two ogle a two-inch Peter
He reminisces about watching our niece, Venkman. Brandon catches my eye with
Cassidy, put together the 1950s muscle a smile as I pass through the room.
car in 2008. And he shows them the
knight I gave him during our early days, In the chaos of pre-pandemic
with a message I penned on a sticky note life, I’d forgotten how my husband
still attached to the back: Free training could build a narrative with perfect
to prospective knights in shining armor. comedic timing, how he could imper-
sonate everyone from the Shredder to
Batman and how the most important
experiences of his life were on display
in his collection. The pandemic has
been exhausting, but being on lockdown
with a bevy of toys has brought us
all closer together. Plus, by the time
COVID-19 hits the history books, we
may no longer need that storage unit.

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You wouldn’t skip slathering sunscreen on your kids, so don’t leave your
“fur baby” unprotected either. Here’s how to ensure that your animals
have safe fun in the sun — plus, easy ways to check for skin concerns.

by LIZZ SCHUMER

Satisfy your YES, YOUR PET NEEDS SUNSCREEN frequency as your own sunblock, or every
cat’s wild side three to four hours. If your pet seems itchy
with delicious, Dogs with thin hair and pink or light-colored or develops a rash after application, wash
meat-rich wet skin (such as pit bulls, boxers and bull terriers) off the sunscreen and consult your vet.
and cats with white ears, eyelids or noses are Pet clothes with SPF are better than nothing
recipes. particularly susceptible to sunburn, explains if your pet won’t tolerate sunscreen.
Heidi Cooley, D.V.M., of Banfield Pet Hospital.
Love them like family. But all pets can get sunburned, especially on CHECK YOUR PET’S SKIN
Feed them like family.® vulnerable or less hairy areas like noses, ears,
bellies and the pads of feet. That’s why it’s Skin cancer is one of the most common forms
important to apply sunscreen or use clothing of canine cancer, although not all types are the
with SPF whenever they’re spending lots result of excessive sun exposure. Cats get skin
of time outside — and even for indoor cats cancer too, albeit at lower rates. Symptoms of
who like to nap in a sunny window. skin cancer depend on the type and where it is
located on the body, according to Jerry Klein,
USE A PET-SAFE SPF D.V.M., of the American Kennel Club. Check
your pet once a month, paying attention to
Because dogs and cats tend to lick themselves, areas around the mouth, lips, toenail beds and
choose sunscreen especially made for pets foot pads. Brush back their fur with your hands
so they won’t ingest harmful ingredients. The and look for any enlarged lumps, bumps,
kind people often use has zinc oxide, which flakiness and redness or dark discoloration.
can cause tummy upset, Cooley explains. Pay attention to any sensitive spots, and
Look for a pet-specific version that is fragrance- while you’re at it, brush them well to get rid
free and waterproof, blocks both UVA and of any mats or tangles. If you notice anything
UVB rays and has at least SPF 15. Many sun- unusual, get them to your vet as soon as
screens are sprayable for easier application. possible. Many skin tags and lumps are benign,
When applying, pay special attention to the but the earlier a problem is detected, the
tips of pets’ ears, their noses and any areas better the chance of successful management.
where their hair is thin. Reapply at the same

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