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Home, Garden, and DIY November 2020
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Seaweed : An Enchanting Miscellany
by Miek Zwamborn
What it is: "A beautifully illustrated ode to the most sensuous family of water plants. Seaweed is so familiar, and yet we know so little about it. . . In this exquisitely illustrated portrait, poet and artist Miek Zwamborn shares discoveries of seaweed's history, culture, and science".
Topics include: Seaweeds "medicinal and gastronomic properties and long history of human use, . . . its inspiration for artists from Hokusai to Matisse, its collection by Victorians as pressed specimens in books, its adoption into fashion and dance, and its potential for combating climate change. . and how to eat seaweed, through a fabulous series of recipes" (from Hoopla)
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Pantry to plate : kitchen staples for simple and easy cooking
by Emily Stephenson
What it is: "A collection of 50 staple ingredients and 75 recipes that use those ingredients - and only those ingredients - to build delicious, healthy, and simple meals".
Why read it: "Each recipe offers flavorful ways to use what you have without having to run out to the store or stock fancy ingredients that you'll only use once, and it gives readers the tools to streamline their kitchens - and the dinner process - without having to sacrifice taste. These filling, healthy, and approachable meals are perfect to cook any night of the week and easy to throw together when life is too busy for one more errand"
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Pie Camp : The Skills You Need to Make Any Pie You Want
by Kate Mcdermott
What it is: The James Beard Award-nominated Pie Camp instructor shares expert insights into pie foundations, troubleshooting and mix-and-matching crusts with fillings, providing gluten-free options and one dozen master-level recipes.
Series Alert: A follow-up to Art of the Pie by Kate Mcdermott
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| The Modern Cottage Garden: A Fresh Approach to a Classic Style by Greg LoadesWhat it is: a "delightful" (Publishers Weekly) look at the beloved cottage garden, including a short history, plus ways to create a modern twist by mixing traditional plants with grasses and perennials.
What's inside: inspiring visits to both traditional and modern cottage gardens; details on gardening in small spaces and in containers; a list of 50 essential plants; a season-by-season guide; a resource list. |
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Stuff you should know : an incomplete compendium of mostly interesting things
by Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant
What it is: An unexpected look at things you thought you knew. Illustrations.
About the authors: Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant started the podcast Stuff You Should Know back in 2008 because they were curious--curious about the world around them, curious about what they might have missed in their formal educations, and curious to dig deeper on stuff they thought they understood.
Why you should read it: "Have you ever wondered about the world around you, and wished to see the magic in everyday things? Come get curious with Stuff You Should Know. With Josh and Chuck as your guide, there's something interesting about everything (...except maybe jackhammers)" (from Catalog description).
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| Eat Joy: Stories & Comfort Food from 31 Celebrated Writers by Natalie Eve Garrett (editor)What it is: a thought-provoking collection of illustrated, personal essays on comfort food from a number of celebrated writers, who reveal the ways that specific dishes helped them cope in troubled times. Recipes included.
Writers include: Diana Abu-Jabar, Lev Grossman, Claire Messud, Edwidge Danticat, Carmen Maria Machado, Anthony Doerr, Colum McCann, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Alexander Chee. |
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The joy of watercolor : 40 happy lessons for painting the world around you
by Emma Block
What it is: An introduction to watercolor painting.
What's inside: Discussing tools, paper, paint, color theory, and techniques and presents a series of exercises for painting a variety of subjects, including flowers, fruit, objects, food, animals, and people.
Why read it: "Enjoy the meditative art of watercolor with simple supplies, forty colorful illustrated lessons, and easy step-by-step instructions!" (from Catalog description).
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The joy of cheesemaking : the ultimate guide to understanding, making, and eating fine cheese
by Jody Farnham
What it is: A comprehensive overview on making cheese, including manufacturing, aging, handling the raw ingredients, and choosing what cheese pairs best with wine.
What's inside: "An easy-to-understand, beautifully illustrated guide to making cheese. . . With clear instructions, gorgeous photographs, and a glossary," (from Hoopla)
Series Alert: Part of the Joy of series on Hoopla. Titles include The Joy of Keeping Goats, The Joy of Nature Photography, and The Joy of Birding, and much more.
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| Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up by Marie KondoWhat it is: the charming illustrated follow-up to the bestselling The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo, the Japanese organizing consultant and host of Netflix's Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.
What's inside: inspirational tips and detailed methods for clearing out clutter, organizing your belongings, folding clothes, and more.
Want a taste? "A joy-filled home is like your own personal art museum." |
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| Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, John Becker, and Megan ScottWhat it is: a classic American cookbook -- updated in 2019 by the great-grandson of Irma S. Rombauer and his wife -- that covers drinks, salads, snacks, main dishes, and more, offers vegetarian options, and addresses topics like nutrition, food safety, and setting the table.
Recipes include: Cold-Brewed Coffee; Baked Oatmeal; Cobb Salad; Matzo Ball Soup; Grilled Pizza; Coconut Rice; Roast Chicken; Beef Pot Roast; Naan; Southern Corn Bread; Fresh Ginger Cake; Vegan Eggnog.
Don't miss: the ingredient chapter; the special events menus. |
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