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ROOM WITH A VIEW—Simple unadorned windows
with only side panels of wood allow the beautiful view
and the elegant dining furniture in this room to call
`Frame' windows
soften bare glass
By Barbara Hartung
Q. I have a problem with
the windows in my dining
room and living room.
We have large expanses of
glass that look out onto won-
derful views of Or garden.
We don't need privacy be-
cause our garden provides
that. But the windows with-
out any curtains or draperies
look terribly stark.
On the other hand, the
house is rather contempor-
ary with clean ,lines and
doesn't seem like it calls for
fancy window treatment.
I am really perplexed
about what I should do. Do
you have any ideas? —
R.B.P.
A. Leaving windows bare
can be just the right thing to
do in some homes where pri-
vacy is not a problem. But, 1
agree that windows can look
harsh.
Some architects and inter-
ior designers solve the prob-
lem with wood facings .over
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the metal edges of the win-
dows to give a framed look to,
both windows and sliding
doors.
Also you can create fabric
frames to go around the
glass of the windows and
doors for a softened effect.
Use a fabric that you have
used somewhere in the room
— such as a sofa or chair
fabric for a well -coordinated
look.
Q. We have a prafblem din-
ing room in our "new for us"
home that is actually 30
years old.
The floor is solid oak,
beautifully finished. Two
walls are plastered and two
others are newly wall-
papered in a reedlike paper.
The room is a sort of hall in
that you must go through it
to go from the living room
into either the kitchen, a
bedroom or a hall leading to
two other bedrooms.
What would you recom-
mend for a dining room table
and where should we put it?
We like oak and want a table
to expand 85 inches.
What else would make this
"hall" look good? There is a
skylight which has recessed
spot lights in it. - B.J.
A. A round or oval-shaped
table with a pedestal that
would expand would be most
functional for you if it were
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placed in the center of the
room, allowing traffic to flow
around it.
A shelf constructed on the
wall behind the table, look-
ing into the dining room from
the living room, could be
used as a buffet for serving
when you entertain, and it
would be attractive display-
ing accessories otherwise. A
built-in shelf need not take
up much room and would not
impede your traffic flow.
An area rug under your
furniture in the center of the
room would lend softness
and call attention to the table
and chairs. This could an-
chor the furniture and allow
you to introduce patterns
and -or color in to the room.
Be sure your rug blends with
your wallpaper and what-
ever fabric you might have
on the chairs.
Q. Would it be too much to
repeat the fabric of my living
room -dining room in my
kitchen? I am living in a con-
do and have rather small
quarters.
I have matching fabric and
wallpaper in my living room -
dining room which is very
pretty. It would blend well
with my gold painted cabi-
nets and appliances in the
kitchen. — R.R.
A. That would be a great
thing to do. It will give a
sense of continuity. to your
condominium and great.
style.
Using the same fabric, you
can vary the use of it. For
example, you can use tie-
back draperies in a- living
room and a tailored Roman
shade in the kitchen and a
window and -or at the pass-
through if you have one.
Q. What is considered
about minimum for a dining
space for four people? —
R.C.
A. Most designers consider
that an 8 -by -8 -foot space is
about minimum for comfort-
able dining 'for four persons.
When this amount is not
available, consider pushing
a table against the wall with
seating on three sides — not
as pleasant but probably the
next best alternative.
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MICROWAVE MAGIC
Tipson microwave
accessories
By Desiree Vivea
One of the most amazing
aspects of a microwave oven
is the variety of cookware
you can use. Who would have
thought, a generation ago,
that foods could be cooked
right on -the serving plate, or
that coffee could be heated in
the cup? Before the advent of
the microwave age, such
things would have been
laughed at — like flying to
the moon.
If you've recently pur-
chased a microwave oven,
and are wondering about ac-
cessories, here are a few
ideas on useful cookware
items.
—A bacon rack is one of
the most popular microwave
utensils. The grill is slanted
or elevated to channel drip-
pings into a well. Great for
bacon, burgers, fish.
—Microwave popcorn pop-
pers are also very popular.
You'll have a bowl of movie -
time munchies in about four
minutes. And since no oil is
needed, you can make low -
calorie popcorn to protect
that girlish or boyish figure.
(Of course, you CAN add
butter if you're not watching
your shape.)
—One-, two- and three -
quart microwave casseroles
with lids are often specified
in recipes. A must.
—A set ttf one-, two- and
four -cup glass measures is
perfect for measuring, and
heatingliquids, sauces, etc.
— Several glass custard
cups will heat small, individ-
ual portions, melt butter and
much more.
— One- and two -quart
batter bowls, with spout and
handle, for heating soups,
sauces, liquids.
—Keep a stack of paper
plates on hand. They're per-
fect for heating sandwiches,
coffeecake, etc. Eat from the
plate'and discard. No clean-
up. What could be simpler?
—Paper towel's and nap='
kins are also great micro -
wavers. They absorb splat-
ter to keep oveh interior
clean. And they'll absorb
moisture to .:pjleyent soggi-
ness.
—Plastic wrap, waxed
paper, cooking bags and foil
(yes, foil) are often useful in
microwave cookery. Plastic
wrap gives an airtight seal to
hold in moisture and steam.
Waxed paper 'provides a
looser seal, and prevents
splattering. Use cooking
bags for chickens, roasts and
less tendercuts of meat. Foil
is used to shield, rather than
cover. (Be careful not to let
foil come in contact with
oven walls.) Foil deflects
microwave energy away
from areas which need less
cooking. During defrosting,
place foil over thawed por-
tions while frozen section
continues to defrost.
MINI HAM PIZZAS
8 English muffins, split
1 (14 -oz.) can tomato sauce
1 tsp. crushed dried oregano
1 tsp. sugar
'/a tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. thyme
'/2 cup chopped green pepper
2 cups shredded Mozarella
2 cups diced ham
In small microwave -safe
bowl combine tomato sauce,
oregano, sugar, garlic pow-
der and thyme. Microwave 4
minutes, stirring after 2
minutes. Let rest 1 minute.
Spread sauce on muffin
halves; add green pepper,
ham and cheese. Place 4
pizzas on paper plate and
microwave 1 minute. Rotate
plate '/2 -turn and microwave
1 minute longer, until cheese
is melted. Repeat with re-
maining pizzas. Serves 4.
CHEESY POTATO SKINS
4 baking potatoes
''4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
,4 cup shredded cheddar
cheese
1 medium tomato, peeled
and chopped
cup minced green onion
1 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley
Scrub potatoes and prick
with fork. Place paper towel
on oven floor and arrange
potatoes in circle on towel.
Microwave for 12 to 14 min-
utes, rotating potatoes 1/4 -
turn every 6 minutes. Re-
move from oven and let
stand 5 minutes.
Cut potatoes in half length-
wise. Scoop out centers with
spoon, leaving a 'a -inch
shell. Dust shells with salt
and pepper. Divide cheese
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evenly and sprinkle over
shells. Place in glass baking
dish and microwave for 3
minutes, rotating '/4 -turn
halfway through cooking
time.
In small bowl, combine
tomato, onion and parsley.
Spoon mixture into shells
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longer, rotating 'i4 -turn after
1 minute. Serve hot. Makes 4
servings.
Recipes in this column are
tested in 625- to 700 -watt
microwave ovens. Foods are
cooked on High (100 per cent
power) and uncovered un-
less otherwise specified.
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