In the June 2009 Issue


When Oprah Met Sadie
Go behind the scenes of our June cover shoot at pet shelter PAWS Chicago, where Oprah met little Sadie for the first time. 


Creature Features
Sea otters Milo and Nyac of the Vancouver Aquarium hold hands, an elephant befriends a special pup, and a bear dances against an unassuming tree. Watch the most addictive must-e-mail animal videos.


Operation Rescue
Barry Yeoman's audio slideshows tell the story of four dogs who were rescued after living in deplorable conditions.


This Month's Menu
Sweet and subtly spicy, cherries are as addictive as they are pretty. Try these exclusive recipes: Cherry-Olive Polenta Cake, Cinnamon Cherry Ice Cream and Pear Cherry Crisp.

The Secret Language of Brows
Your eyebrows may be saying "angry" or "confused" even when you're not. Eliza Petrescu shows how just a few tweaks can help highlight your real personality.





Behind the Scenes of the Make-a-Wish Model Makeovers
Gayle King goes behind the scenes as four young women tested by disease—and their deserving moms!—live out a shared fantasy. Check out our behind the scenes photos as well!


How Are You Doing with "The Talk"?
Are you and your daughter having good, effective conversations about sex? Here are some questions to help you assess the quality of your conversations. Take the quiz!


Do You Know What Girls Think About Sex?
Are mothers and daughters really communicating? The first ever O/Seventeen Sex survey went where no one has gone before. Take the quiz to find out just how much you know.

O's Fashion Team Heads to Buenos Aires
There's something about Argentina's stylish capital that has the world transfixed. Take a behind-the-scenes look at our shoot!




O's Fashion Team Goes Gaucho
As fashion trends went south of the border this spring with globally inspired prairie looks, so did O 's editors. A trip to Argentina gave context to the clothes photographed in "Gaucho Chic". Take a behind-the-scenes look!


This Month's Menu
Calling all cooks: love to mix and match? Try these intuitive, exclusive recipes. Creamy mashed potatoes and parsnips with scallions, Ham and asparagus sandwiches, Spaghetti with herbed shrimp, stir-fried pork and bok choy, and Grilled leg of lamb.

In the March 2009 issue


Recession-Proof Your Life
You don't have to freak out. We've gathered the smartest advice from money experts, starting with the all-time top rules for financial security from Suze Orman.

This Month's Menu
Get ready for spring with an extraspecial treat: Spanish potato and egg tortilla, served with pineapple-cucumber mojitos!

And the Oscar®  Goes To...
We've got the ultimate award-season cram session filled with facts about 2008's screen gems. Find out which DVDs are really worth watching (including the extras) with O's Oscar Cheat Sheet!


In the February 2009 issue In the January 2009 issue

The Great Pantry Makeover
Cathy Mantuano, wine consultant for the restaurant in the Art Institute of Chicago's new Modern Wing (opening Spring 2009), offers delicious recipes (created with her husband, Spiaggia chef Tony Mantuano) that highlight seven new pantry must-haves, plus her wine pairings for each of those dishes. Get the menu.

Bob Greene's "Back to Business" Plan
Whether you're starting from square one or have landed back there, don't kick yourself: Bob Greene put together a 12-week program to encourage you on your way to successful weight loss. If you're already exercising and are ready to move on to the next level, choose from these additional plans. Start Bob Greene's program.

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