KEEP THE LOVE, LOSE THE STAINS Valentine’s Day Stain Survival Guide
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Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love, but as you enjoy the holiday treats, it may result in unexpected stains to your favorite date night outfit. From a spilled glass of red wine at a romantic dinner to a smudge of chocolate, these pesky clothing mishaps can leave a lasting mark. With simple tricks and tips, you can ensure your clothes stay as fresh as the love in the air around you. CHOCOLATE Chocolate takes longer to soak into fabrics than most liquids, so the quicker you get to the mess, the better. Begin by gently scraping as much chocolate as possible off the garment with a spoon. Be careful not to press too hard, as this could embed
the stain even deeper into your clothes. Next, apply a little liquid laundry detergent or a stain remover to pre-treat the garment. From there, follow the care instructions on the label to determine the proper water temperature. RED WINE Red wine is another Valentine’s Day staple that can be difficult to remove from clothing. Try to blot (don’t rub!) away as much of the spill with a paper towel or washcloth as soon as possible. You can use a damp sponge with cool water to clean the stain afterward. If you are dealing with a large wine stain, you can soak the garment in cool water for 30 minutes. There are a few different techniques to remove the stain.
You can opt for a pre-treater, applying a few tablespoons of white vinegar and club soda or a mix of dish detergent and hydrogen peroxide. Check the care label and spot-test your garment. Wash the item in the machine as you usually would. MAKEUP To remove makeup stains like mascara and lipstick, you can apply detergent or stain treatment directly to the stain and wash the clothing in the warmest water that’s safe for the garment per the care instructions. Remove any excess makeup carefully. You can dab oil-free makeup remover on the stain with a cotton pad if it hasn’t had time to soak into the fabric.
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Skillet Chicken in Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce
INGREDIENTS • 2 tbsp butter • 5 boneless, skinless chicken thighs • 3 garlic cloves, minced • 2 tbsp herbes de Provence • 3/4 cup canned sun-dried tomatoes, drained and julienned
• 2/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• 2 tbsp lemon juice • 1/4 cup pine nuts • 1 cup spinach
• Fresh thyme, for topping • Salt and pepper to taste • Cooked rice or linguine, for serving
• 1 cup chicken broth • 1/2 cup heavy cream
DIRECTIONS 1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 7–8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside. 2. In the same pan, add garlic, herbes de Provence, tomatoes, chicken broth, cream, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, pine nuts, and spinach and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, and stir periodically until thickened and spinach is wilted, about 3 minutes. 3. Return chicken to the pan and top with salt, pepper, more Parmesan cheese, and thyme, and serve over rice or linguine.
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