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Home, Garden, and DIY January 2019
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| Micro Living: 40 Innovative Tiny Houses Equipped for Full-Time Living, in 400... by Derek "Deek" DiedricksenWhat's inside: a colorful, photo-filled look at 40 tiny homes that vary wildly in style and location, with floor plans are included for each.
Don't miss: "In Retrospect," where owners share what they would have done differently, and "The Inside Story," which notes why tiny houses aren't for everyone, discusses how to use a tiny kitchen, and more.
Author buzz: Diedricksen hosts HGTV's Tiny House Builders. |
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| Ground Rules: 100 Easy Lessons for Growing a More Glorious Garden by Kate FreyWhat it is: a vibrant guide to creating pleasing, personalized gardens using a sustainable approach, illustrated with beautiful photos.
Rules include: make a list of plants or colors you like; be lavish with containers; learn to hydrozone; never, ever plant invasives!
Want a taste? "A garden must work well within its local conditions and the framework of your life." |
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| Israeli Soul: Easy, Essential, Delicious by Michael Solomonov and Steven CookWhat it is: an acclaimed, full-color book filled with an assortment of Israeli recipes together with information on culture and history.
Recipes include: varieties of shawarma, sabach, hummus, falafel, schnitzel, breads, salads, soups, sweets, drinks, and Ashkenazi food.
Author buzz: James Beard Award-winning authors Solomonov and Cook traveled to numerous Israeli cities, markets, and restaurants for this fascinating book (photos included!). |
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| Art of the Pie: A Practical Guide to Homemade Crusts, Fillings, and Life by Kate McDermottWhat it is: a popular primer on pie (both savory and sweet) by a self-taught home baker who reminisces about her life; recommends ingredients, methods, and tools; provides detailed instructions for making crusts; and discusses life lessons we can learn from making pie.
Recipes include: Cookie Crumb Crust, Vegan Pie Dough, Buttermilk Pie, Pie Pops, English Pork Pies, and Apple Quince Pie. |
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| The Book of Greens: A Cook's Compendium of 40 Varieties, from Arugula to Watercress... by Jenn Louis with Kathleen SquiresWhat it is: an IACP Award-winning guide to greens that includes information on origin, season, flavor, and nutrition, along with tips on buying, storing, and cleaning, as well as 150 recipes.
Recipes include: Swiss Chard Polenta; Green Pancakes; Slow-Braised Spigarello; Coconut Milk Rice Porridge with Tatsoi; Kimchi Soda; and Lettuce and Carrot Cake. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Twin Falls Public Library201 4th Ave. ETwin Falls, Idaho 83301208-733-2964
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