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Home, Garden, and DIY July 2018
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The Meaning of Birds by Simon BarnesWhat it is: An illustrated examination of the lives of birds looks at how birds achieve the miracle of flight; why birds sing; what they tell us about the seasons of the year; the uses of feathers; what the migration of birds can tell us about climate change; and much more.
Reviewers say: “Glowing praise for birds from the prolific nature writer and novelist, who is filled with great affection and admiration for our feathered friends. The core message of this delightful book will appeal to birders everywhere.” (Kirkus)
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| How to Grill Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Flame-Cooked Food by Mark BittmanWhat it is: the latest in Mark Bittman's wonderfully versatile and detailed How to Cook Everything series. It has color photos, covers grilling basics, and offers 1,000 recipes for appetizers, snacks, seafood, meat, poultry, vegetables (including veggie mains), sauces, breads, and desserts.
Recipes include: Bruschetta, Smoky Guacamole, Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp, Tofu Steaks, Green Chile Cheeseburgers, Pulled Pork with Lexington BBQ Sauce, and Chocolate Panini. |
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| Just Cook It! 145 Built-to-Be-Easy Recipes That Are Totally Delicious by Justin ChappleWhat it is: a collection of easily doable and delicious recipes by Justin Chapple, the Culinary Director at Food & Wine magazine and the star of their popular Mad Genius Tips video series.
Recipes include: Croque Madame Hot Dish, Green Curry with Halibut and Basil, Classic Meat Loaf Sandwiches and Tomato Jam, Chocolate-Cherry Peanut Butter Cookies, and Ice Cream Birthday Cake. |
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| Tomoko Fuse's Origami Boxes: Beautiful Paper Gift Boxes from Japan's Leading Origami... by Tomoko FuseWhat it is: a well-illustrated guide to making a variety of lovely small boxes by a world-renowned Japanese origami artist who uses pictograms throughout her detailed instructions.
What's inside: thirty projects, such as traditional masu boxes, triangle boxes, flower boxes, dome boxes, hexagonal boxes, and barrel-shaped boxes, as well as variations and lids. |
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What it is: This room-by-room guide is jam-packed with time-saving advice, including information on hardworking Good Housekeeping Institute Lab-tested products. It features a must-have section on stain removal (a perennial request from the magazine’s millions of readers) as well as welcome advice on cleaning up after Fido and after the kids. What's inside: Hundreds of tricks and tips for taking care of everything from grease stains to kitchen odors, laundry mishaps, and carpet catastrophes will help you clean faster, declutter more easily, tackle trouble spots, simplify big jobs, and accomplish more in less time.
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| Turnip Greens & Tortillas: A Mexican Chef Spices up the Southern Kitchen by Eddie Hernandez and Susan PuckettWho it's for: fans of acclaimed chef Eddie Hernandez's Taqueria del Sol restaurants, as well as anyone who reckons that a mash-up of Southern and Mexican food is muy bueno.
Recipes include: Cajun Hash, Eddie's Breakfast Sausage, Cornmeal Waffles, Ham and Egg Torta, Pimento Cheese, Cheeseburger Tacos, Mexican Bread Pudding, and Sweet Potato Cheesecake. |
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| Crafting a Patterned Home: Painting, Printing, and Stitching Projects to Enliven Every Room by Kristin NicholasWhat it is: an inspiring, eye-catching guide to patterns that addresses how to successfully combine them and choose complimentary colors. Also included are color photos and clear instructions for a variety of projects (including mosaic wallpaper, a geometric striped tablecloth, a ceramic tile fireplace surround, and a printed polka dot pillow).
Reviewers say: "a worthy successor and companion to the likes of Brandon Mably, Kaffe Fassett, and Tricia Guild" (Booklist). |
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| Gardening with Less Water: Low-Tech, Low-Cost Techniques for Using Up to 90% Less... by David A. BainbridgeWhat it's about: Combining brevity, passion, and expertise with plenty of examples and illustrated instructions, ecology professor David Bainbridge presents several methods for delivering water directly to plants' roots. Best of all, these methods -- which include wicking systems, grow tubes, porous hoses, and clay pots -- can all be implemented using recycled or low-cost materials.
Who it's for: Gardening with Less Water is a must-read for gardeners concerned about drought or a limited water supply. |
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| Food52 Mighty Salads: 60 New Ways to Turn Salad into Dinner and Make-Ahead Lunches... by the editors of Food52What it is: an all-salad cookbook by the editors of the culinary website Food52, who believe that "salads are a place to play." In that spirit, they offer tempting recipes for 60 creative, hearty salads (and lots of dressings, too) as well as tips and variations.
Recipes include: Hoppin' John Salad with Crispy Cornbread, Grilled Peach and Apricot Salad with Kale and Prosciutto, Lemony Greek Pasta Salad, and Steak and Tossed Salsa Verde Salad. |
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| She Sheds: A Room of Your Own by Erika KotiteWho it's for: Anyone dreaming of a tiny hideaway will find inspiration, tips, and tricks in this beautifully photographed book that encourages reusing items you have and provides information about materials and costs for over 20 spaces in the U.S., England, and Australia.
Chapters include: "What's Your Shed Style?"; "Sheds for Gardeners;" "The Artist's Studio;" "Old-Soul Sheds;" "Stylish Sheds;" "Backyard Getaways;" "Build a She Shed from a Kit;" "Gallery." |
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| The All New Ball Book of Canning and Preserving: Over 350 of the Best... by the Ball Corporation; Meredith L. Butcher, editorWhat it is: a detailed guide to preserving that offers color photos, step-by-step instructions, and 350 recipes, from classics such as pickles and jams to international flavors like kimchi.
What's inside: details on water bath canning, fermenting, pressure canning, freezing, dehydrating, curing, and smoking, as well as information on picking the right jar and the importance of acidity. |
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| Backyard Foraging: 65 Familiar Plants You Didn't Know You Could Eat by Ellen ZachosWhat it is: a fascinating, practical book that explains how to safely find edible plants (greens, nuts, seeds, fungi, etc.) in your backyard and gives details on harvesting and preparing them for eating.
What's inside: foraging basics and etiquette; identification tools and color photos for 65 plants, including dandelion, mulberry, and hosta; and recipes for your bounty. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books! July Home, Garden & DIY Programs for Adults |
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Learn to Knit, Crochet & More at Walkertown Branch Library Every Tuesday, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 2969 Main St, Walkertown, NC 27051 Please call 336-703-2990 for more information. Join our group for a relaxing evening of knitting, crocheting and making new friends. Learn the basics, bring a project and share your skills and ideas. Ask questions, learn tips and get inspiration from your fellow needle workers.
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Witchy Washi at Lewisville Branch Library Thursday, July 5, 10:00 AM 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 Please call 336-703-2940 for more information. This crafting group meets every first Thursday of the month at the Lewisville Branch to craft curated projects with washi tape. All supplies provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own to share.
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Basket Weaving at Walkertown Branch Library Saturday, July 7th & 14th, 10:00 AM 2969 Main St, Walkertown, NC 27051 Space is limited. Please call 336-703-2990 to register. Join us in learning how to create a Shaker style cathead basket (with or without a handle). These baskets are perfect for decorating your home or as a gift. Participants will be using rattan palm, better known as reeds, for the construction of their baskets. This is a two-part class that will take place on Saturday, July 7th & 14th, and participants will need to bring a few items with them. Please bring: 1. Sharp scissors 2. Ruler 3. Pencil 4. Screwdriver (flat-head)
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Free Painting Class with Barbara Fager at Walkertown Branch Library Wednesday, July 11, 10:00 AM 2969 Main St, Walkertown, NC 27051 Space is limited. Please call 336-703-2990 to register. Have you been interested in learning how to paint, but unsure of where to start? Create a delightful work of art in acrylic paint with step-by-step instructions from local artist Barbara Fager. Ms. Fager has an associate’s degree in design and illustration. The class on Wednesday, July 11th at 10 am will be painting a beautiful still life scene of pears. Please bring your own acrylic tube paints and brushes (½” angle brush and #4 round brush).
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Homesteaders Series : Homemade Pet Food & Treats at Lewisville Branch Library Monday, July 16, 11:00 AM 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 Please call 336-703-2940 for more information. Join us as we welcome back local author and homesteader, Sherry Anderson, in this fun filled class in homemade treats for your best friend. Why spend a ton of money on pet food and treats when you can make your own fresh and healthy bites at a fraction of the cost? Sherry will share her best tips, tricks and recipes for the homesteader pet chef.
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Financial Series : First-Time Homebuyers at Lewisville Branch Library Tuesday, July 24, 6:00PM 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 Space is Limited. Please call 336-703-2940 to register. Local realtor and home buying advisor, Judit Lewis, comes to Lewisville branch for this special summer installment in the Financial Series. Especially for the first-time homebuyer, this class will help you navigate the home buying process, covering finding the right realtor, budgeting for what you can afford, pre-qualifying for a loan, and narrowing your search to find your dream home.
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Washi Tape Crafters at Lewisville Branch Library Thursday, August 2, 10:00 AM 6490 Shallowford Road Lewisville, NC 27023 Please call (336) 703-2940 for more information. Join our monthly washi tape craft group. The group meets every first Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm. This is a great group to join to meet other crafters and learn all the fun uses of washi tape! Some supplies provided. Crafters are welcome to bring their personal supplies and projects.
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Witchy Washi at Lewisville Branch Thursday, August 2, 10:00 AM 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 Please call 336-703-2940 for more information. This crafting group meets every first Thursday of the month at the Lewisville Branch to craft curated projects with washi tape. All supplies provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own to share.
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Forsyth County Public Library 660 West Fifth Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101 336-703-2665www.forsythlibrary.org |
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