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Home, Garden, and DIY September 2018
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| Mini Crochet Creatures: 30 Amigurumi Animals to Make by Lauren BergstromWhat it is: an accessible, well-illustrated guide to making seriously adorable crocheted creatures.
Why you should read it: new crocheters will be comfortable while experienced ones will delight in the clever details.
Projects include: Otter, Sheep, Honey Bee, Cat, Dog, and Lion. |
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Brian Gluckstein : The Art of Home
by Brian Gluckstein
What it is: a distinguished collection of homes that are at once luxurious, chic and livable, from a stylish New York apartment and a tailored beach house to a timeless Aspen chalet and a refined country estate.
Why you should read it: Everyone should have a beautiful home. Quite simply, life is better when you live in a space you love, and giving people that joy is always gratifying.
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| Jam Session: A Fruit-Preserving Handbook by Joyce Goldstein; photographs by Ed AndersonWhat it is: a beautifully photographed and clearly written guide to preserving various fruits, presented by a James Beard Award-winning chef and covering fruits of each season plus preserving basics.
Recipes include: Strawberry Jam, Apricot Mustard, Spiced Whole Cherries, Pickled Peaches, Plum Chutney, Eggplant Conserve, Tomato Sauce, Membrillo, Lime Marmalade, and Roasted Pumpkin Butter. |
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| The Superiority Burger Cookbook: The Vegetarian Hamburger Is Now Delicious by Brooks Headley with Julia Goldberg, Gabe Rosner, et al. Who it's for: those who like to make creative vegan and vegetarian meals or are fans of the popular East Village restaurant.
Recipes include: Sandwiches (Superiority Burger, Sloppy Dave); Cool Salads (Okra Rice Salad); Warm Vegetables (Crunchy Potatoes); Soups and Stews (Red Lentil Stew); Sweets (Bread Pudding, Sorbet); and Pantry Recipes (Cashew Cream). |
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| The New Rules of the Roost: Organic Care and Feeding for the Family Flock by Robert and Hannah LittWhat's inside: tons of information on the best breeds for homeowners (breed profiles are included), good hen habitats, proper nutrition, dealing with predators, and health and illnesses.
Who it's for: Backyard chicken owners and those who are thinking about it as well as fans of Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens by Gail Damerow who'd like to know more about organic poultry keeping. |
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Feng Shui Made Easy : Create Health, Wealth and Happiness Through the Power of Your Home
by Davina Mackail
What it does: demystifies and debunks the myths surrounding feng shui and explains its principles in simple terms to help the reader achieve the ultimate goal: harmony in their home and life.
What you'll learn: how to organize and arrange your home to heal a specific problem in your life, cultivate a good energy flow in every room, and let go of clutter for good to create a truly happy and harmonious home. Davina even explains how to buy and sell a home with feng shui.
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Easy Home Sewing Projects : 101 Projects to Transform Every Room of Your Home
by Charlie Moorby
What's inside: a bright and inspiring collection of quick and easy home sewing projects will help you give your dwelling a speedy fabric makeover, with inspirational ideas for every room.
Projects include: bedroom designs, first floor projects, nursery decorations, kitchen brights, table linen, fabric cover-ups, organizers, and more.
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| The Kitchen Shortcut Bible: More than 200 Recipes to Make Real Food Real Fast by Bruce Weinstein and Mark ScarboroughWhat it is: a new way of thinking about making good meals quickly, which embraces non-traditional uses for some ingredients and kitchen utensils (including waffle irons and colanders).
Reviewers say: "So many surprising inspirations appear here that even jaded cooks may learn a thing or two" (Booklist).
Recipes include: No-Hassle Bacon and Eggs for a Crowd; No-Bake Carrot-Cake Cookies; Egg Rolls; Falafel Burgers; Instant Gnocchi; One-Pot Chorizo Mac and Chickpeas; and Bundt-Pan Hen and Dressing. |
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| One-Pan Wonders: Fuss-Free Meals for Your Sheet Pan, Dutch Oven, Skillet, Roasting... by America's Test KitchenWhat's inside: Over 130 taste-tested recipes that can each be cooked in a single vessel, from a roasting pan to a slow cooker and beyond, with recipes organized by cooking container and illustrated with color photos.
Recipes include: Skillet Paella, Indian-Style Chicken Curry, Spicy Shrimp Skewers with Cheesy Grits, and Breakfast Pizza. |
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Better Homes and Gardens Fast or Slow : Delicious Meals for Slow Cookers, Pressure Cookers, or Multi Cookers
by Better Homes and Gardens Books
What's inside: Delicious and versatile recipes that can be made in either a slow cooker or pressure cooker.
Recipes include: appetizers, breakfast, main courses, sides, and desserts, including such dishes as bacon, corn, and cheese frittata, green chile pork, chicken salsa tortas, and chocolate-cherry bread pudding.
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Taste of Home Instant Pot Cookbook : Savor 175 Must-have Recipes Made Easy in the Instant Pot
by Taste of Home
What it is: essential recipes you want to make in your Instant Pot to feed your family and capture the flavor of the Instant Pot & electric pressure cooker craze!
Recipes include: hard-boiled eggs, homemade yogurt, rice, beans, oatmeal, soups and bone broths, baked potatoes, even cheesecakes and more; great for breakfast, lunch or dinner plus appetizers and desserts.
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