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Home, Garden, and DIY May 2017
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A Meatloaf in Every Oven: Two Chatty Cooks, One Iconic Dish and Dozens of Recipes--from Mom's to Mario Batali's
by Frank Bruni
There are surprisingly few recent cookbooks devoted to meatloaf, one of America's favorite comfort foods. Perhaps this is because so many cooks stick to a family recipe for this dish, but some cooks may be ready to branch out with 50 new recipes compiled by two meatloaf-loving New York Times colleagues. Bruni (former restaurant critic & White House correspondent) and reporter Steinhauer (Treat Yourself) recognize that meatloaf is a highly customizable food worldwide. In this work, they share not only nostalgic, traditional regional recipes but also loaves for modern palates accustomed to flavors from around the globe. Included are contributions from famous chefs, food writers, and a few politicians. Among the recipes, beef, bison, lamb, pork, poultry (including duck), seafood, and venison are represented. Meatless loaves are here, too.
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| Dinner: Changing the Game by Melissa ClarkWhat's for dinner? That's an age-old question that seems to be asked by hungry people every evening; now instead of staring into cupboards that have no answers, readers can pick up Melissa Clark's latest book. The New York Times food columnist organizes Dinner by main ingredient (chicken, meat, egg, fish & seafood, etc.) and hopes to change the way you look at dinner with her 245 brand new recipes that are fresh yet easy and quick enough to prepare on weeknights. No need to worry about side dishes -- each recipe is meant to be all you need. Want a taste of what's ahead? There's Ginger Pork Meatballs, Maple Roasted Tofu, Blood Orange Chicken, Sweet Potato Dahl, Rustic Shrimp Bisque, Stove-top Mac and Cheese, and more! |
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The Complete Guide to Sheds: Design & Build a Shed
by Cool Springs Press
The most popular plans from previous editions are preserved, from small garage-style sheds with overhead doors, to kit sheds, to contemporary utility sheds with a dramatic flair. This new edition delves into new styles that are drawing strong interest today, including tiny sheds, miniature tool sheds, and even small habitable sheds that are designed to function mostly as a quiet retreat for practicing a particular hobby or activity. With this complete guide, you can build just about any shed you dream of. Plus, you'll find information on new tools and products that will make your project go faster and more smoothly. Rounded out with helpful information on important considerations like siting and zoning, this truly is a complete guide to this very popular DIY activity.
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| The Beginner's Guide to Starting a Garden: 326 Fast, Easy, Affordable Ways to Transform... by Sally RothMany people want a nice yard but don't have the time or the money or any idea where to start; this book can solve those problems. Simplifying garden design by showing how to tackle one small area at a time, this book for beginners provides ideas and plans for a variety of unique areas that can then be linked together over time to create a unified yard. With budget always in mind, veteran gardening writer Sally Roth uses common sense ideas and recommends plants that are dependable and easy to find as well as sharing tips on how to avoid common planting mistakes. This title is also available as an ebook. |
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Projects to Get Kids (and Yourself!) Outdoors
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150+ Screen-Free Activities for Kids: The Very Best and Easiest Playtime Activities from FunatHomeWithKids.com
by Asia Citro
Bring back playtime, all the time! Dive into a Bubbling Swamp World. Drum on an Outdoor Sound Wall. Explore the gooeyness of Glowing Slime. These are just a few of the fun activities to help develop children's creativity and skills--all without a screen in sight. Featuring step-by-step instructions and photographs, each budget-friendly project will keep your child entertained, engaged, and learning all day long. Complete with dozens of exercises for babies, toddlers, and school-aged children, this book will help your family step away from your devices and step into endless afternoons of playtime fun!
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| Gardening Projects for Kids: 101 Ways to Get Kids Outside, Dirty, and Having Fun by Whitney Cohen and John FisherHaving children doesn't mean you have to give up gardening; it just means you have to get the kids involved by making it interesting for them. Advising parents to take their children's interests into account, this book features realistic gardening advice, including how to design a play-friendly garden (toys are allowed!) as well as ideas for fun theme gardens, games, and activities (including some crafts), plus tips on how to cook and preserve a garden's bounty. Real-life examples (with photos) make it all seem fun and do-able. |
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| Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life by Richard LouvChock full of 500 ideas and activities, Vitamin N offers a smorgasbord of inspiring choices that will have people getting back to nature. Hitting on everything from making butterfly rest stops and creating a nature club to using nature to forecast the weather and painting with mud, this informative book provides down-to-earth advice as well as science-based information that explains the benefits of living a nature-rich life. Written by Richard Louv, author of the bestselling Last Child in the Woods, Vitamin N also provides relevant websites and book recommendations throughout. Dip in and pick out a handful of ideas to try -- we're guessing you'll have so much fun that you'll go back for more. |
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| The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids: How to Plan Memorable Family... by Helen OlssonIf camping seems to require too much effort, then pick up this handy how-to guide. Providing practical guidelines and checklists for family camping vacations, author Helen Olsson also keeps things fun by sharing amusing anecdotes. Addressing where to go and what gear you need as well as safety and hygiene concerns, this book will have you sleeping under the stars in no time. But what about when you wake up? No problem! It also includes recipes and tips for various activities, such as geocaching and fishing, as well as arts and crafts ideas. Thanks to The Down and Dirty Guide to Camping with Kids, all of us can be happy campers! |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Carrollton Public Library 1700 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton Texas 75006 4220 North Josey Lane, Carrollton Texas 75010 |
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