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Home, Garden, and DIY September 2019
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| Every Day Is Saturday: Recipes + Strategies for Easy Cooking, Every Day of the Week by Sarah Copeland What it is: an inspiring cookbook with easy-to-follow recipes plus tips on kitchen organization, planning, and substitutions (including gluten- and dairy-free options) that'll help you create nurturing food all week long.
Recipes include: Family Waffles, Chocolate Snaking Loaf, Green Goddess Salad Bowls, Creamy Mushroom Soup, Braised Short Rib Supper, All-Occasion Taco Feast, Hungarian Baked Rice Pudding. |
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| Making Space, Clutter Free: The Last Book on Decluttering You'll Ever Need by Tracy McCubbinWhat it is: a decluttering book that addresses why clutter happens and how to stop it by focusing on seven emotional blocks (such as "My Fantasy Stuff for My Fantasy Life") in addition to organizing advice.
Want a taste? "What I have discovered over the thousands of decluttering jobs I have done is that when clutter has gotten the upper hand, there is inevitably an emotional root."
Did you know? Families in the United States have 3.1% of the world's children, but buy 40% of toys sold. |
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| Dappled: Baking Recipes for Fruit Lovers by Nicole RuckerWhat it is: the debut cookbook of a popular California pastry chef and restaurateur who offers a wide variety of fruit-based recipes, from classics to new ideas, as well as tips on buying and using fruit.
Recipes include: Raspberry Scones, Fruit Soup, Jam-Filled Doughnuts, Sour Lemon Cakes, Tomato Pudding, Fermented Banana Cake.
Read this next: For another book by an innovative, knowledgeable pastry chef who clearly loves her work, try Stella Park's BraveTart. |
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| The Complete Diabetes Cookbook: The Healthy Way to Eat the Foods You Love by America's Test KitchenWhat's inside: more than 400 diabetes-friendly recipes tested for flavor and healthfulness and created with help from a registered dietitian and a medical doctor. Nutrition information is also provided for each recipe.
Recipes include: Muesli, Curried Chicken Skewers, Spinach Lasagna, Mexican Pork and Rice, Squash and Tomato Tian, Holiday Cookies.
Winner of... the 2019 IACP Award for Health & Special Diet Cookbook. |
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| Milk Street: Tuesday Nights by Christopher KimballWhat's inside: internationally inspired recipes from the popular PBS TV series, divided by category (Fast, Faster, Fastest, Easy Additions, Supper Salads, Pizza Night, One Pot, Roast and Simmer, and Sweets).
Winner of... both the 2019 James Beard Award and IACP Award for General Cookbook.
Read this next: Ellie Krieger's Weeknight Wonders, America's Test Kitchen's Dinner Illustrated, or Melissa Clark's Dinner. |
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| Buttermilk Graffiti: A Chef's Journey to Discover America's New Melting-Pot Cuisine by Edward LeeWhat it is: a lyrical travelogue and food memoir -- with 40 recipes -- by Edward Lee, a chef and restaurateur who spent two years traveling the United States learning about different food cultures.
Recipes include: Green Tea Beignets, Hasenpfeffer, My Version of a Slaw Dog, Fried Pork Chops with Miso Creamed Corn and Pickle Juice Gravy, Octopus Stir Fry, Lacy Cornbread with Rhubarb Jam.
Winner of... the 2019 James Beard Award for Writing. |
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| Food52 Genius Desserts: 100 Recipes That Will Change the Way You Bake by Kristen MigloreWhat's inside: a collection of well-tested dessert recipes by a variety of well-known authors and cooks paired with genius tips and lovely photos.
Recipes include: World Peace Cookies, Best Cocoa Brownies, Coconut Custard Macaroons, Easy Baklava, Almond Cake, Chocolate Cloud Cake, Grasshopper Shake, Atlantic Beach Pie, Pumpkin Butter.
Winner of... the 2019 IACP Award for Baking. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books! |
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Art Club at Rural Hall Branch Library
Every Tuesday, at 10 a.m.
7125 Broad St, Rural Hall, NC 27045
The club meets every Tuesday at 10 a.m. Come and enjoy basic to advance art skills with each other. Don't forget your paint.
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Learn to Knit, Crochet and More at Walkertown Branch Library
Tuesdays, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
2969 Main St, Walkertown, NC 27051
Join our group for a relaxing evening of knitting, crocheting and making new friends. Learn the basics or 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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Creative Needles : Quilt, Crochet, & Knit at Walkertown Branch Library
Every Wednesday, 10 a.m.
2969 Main St, Walkertown, NC 27051
Join the Creative Needles Group at Walkertown Library. The group meets every Wednesday at 10 am. Learn to quilt, crochet, and knit. Not crafty? We’ll teach you! Please bring your own supplies. No registration required. Please call 336-703-2990 for more information.
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Witchy-Washi Tape Crafters at Lewisville Branch Library Thursdays, Sept. 5 and Oct. 3, 10 a.m. 6490 Shallowford Road Lewisville, NC 27023 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. Please call 336-703-2940 for more information.
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Crafternoons at Carver School Road Branch Library Every Thursday, at 3:30 p.m. 4915 Lansing Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 Join us every Thursday, where we make a take home craft for all the family to enjoy. All ages are welcome. Please call 336-703-2910 for more information.
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The Amazing Honey Bee at Paddison Memorial Branch Library Saturday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m. 248 Harmon Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284 Learn how to start your beehive, how honeybees feed their babies, the role of drones in the hive and why the bees need our help. Presented by Ali Mousavi, founder of the American Innovative Beekeeper Academy. Please call 336-703-2930 to register.
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Paper Craft DIY at Paddison Memorial Branch Library Tuesdays, Sept. 10 and Oct. 8, 10 a.m. 248 Harmon Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284 Did you know that paper is the most widely used material in arts and crafts? Dive into our craft supplies to create different themed pieces of art each month, all using paper craft. Some examples include greeting cards, collages, scrapbooks, paper flowers and using paper and glue on wooden objects.
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Makerspace Sewing at Paddison Memorial Branch Library Tuesdays, Sept. 10 & 24 and Oct. 8 & 22, at 6 p.m. 248 Harmon Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284 Learn how to sew on our new sewing machines (someone will be on hand to help) or bring your own sewing machine to work on your project. All skill levels welcome! To register, call 336-703-2930.
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Quilting Club at Rural Hall Branch Tuesday, Sept. 10 and Oct. 8, 6 p.m. 7125 Broad St, Rural Hall, NC 27045 Bring a quilting project to work on at the library each month. Beginners are welcome to attend. No registration required. Please call 336-703-2970 for more information.
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Lewisville Craft Club at Lewisville Branch Library Tuesdays, Sept. 10 and Oct. 8, 6:30 p.m. 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 Come to our monthly evening craft club. All supplies are provided by the instructor. The Sept. project will be feminine cards and the Oct. project will be autumn cards. Please contact siskaproperties@msn.com to register.
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Wednesday Washi at Malloy Jordan / East Winston Heritage Center
Wednesdays, Sept. 11 and Oct. 9, 4 p.m.
1110 E, 4215, 7th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Join us for our monthly Wednesday washi tape workshop. Please call 336-703-2950 for more information.
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Color & Coffee at Lewisville Branch Library Fridays, Sept. 13 & 27 and Oct. 11 & 25, 10 a.m. 6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023 Find your inner artist! Coloring has been linked to reducing stress as it refocuses the brain. Join us for some relaxation and socializing while you color. Coffee, coloring designs and color pencils provided. No registration required. Please call 336-703-2940 for more information.
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Coloring Club for Adults at Walkertown Branch Library Fridays, Sept. 13 & 27, 10:30 a.m. 2969 Main St, Walkertown, NC 27051 Relax and relieve stress by dropping in to do some coloring with provided sheets and pencils or bring your own. No registration required. Call the library at 336-703-2990 or visit http://forsyth.cc/article.aspx?NewsID=21452 for more info.
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DIY Fall Candle Holder at Malloy Jordan / East Winston Heritage Center
Saturday, Sept. 14, 11 a.m.
1110 E, 4215, 7th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Create a one-of-a-kind seasonal candle holder using just a few inexpensive materials. All supplies will be provided. Please call 336-703-2950 for more information.
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Homesteaders Series: Book Folding at Lewisville Branch Library Monday, Sept. 16, 11 a.m. 6490 Shallowford Road Lewisville, NC 27023 Learn the delightful art of book folding. We will watch as a beautiful heart design appears like magic after measuring and folding the pages of a book. Please be patient with us, as the librarians “teaching” this class are also learning this craft. All supplies provided. Please call 336-703-2940 to register.
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Hispanic Heritage Month: Guatemalan Worry Dolls at Malloy Jordan / East Winston Heritage Center Monday, Sept. 16, 5 p.m. 1110 E, 4215, 7th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 What is a worry doll? It's a tiny handmade doll that you talk to about your worries and the doll will take them all away. Suitable for all ages. Supplies will be provided. Please call 336-703-2950 for more information.
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Yarn for Everyone at Paddison Memorial Branch Library Tuesdays, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15, at 10 a.m. 248 Harmon Ln, Kernersville, NC 27284 Bring your yarnwork - or use some of our supplies - to knit, crochet and meet other people at this new knitting group, open to people of all skill levels. Meets the third Tuesday of each month.
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Sewing Club at Rural Hall Branch Library Tuesday, Sept. 17 and Oct. 15, at 6 p.m. 7125 Broad St, Rural Hall, NC 27045 Join us to learn how to sew community projects and your personal items. This is a free club and everyone is welcome. For more information call 336-703-2970.
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Stitching Circle at Rural Hall Branch Tuesday, Sept. 24 and Oct. 29, 6 p.m. 7125 Broad St, Rural Hall, NC 27045 Bring a sewing project to work on at the library on the third Tuesday each month. Two Brother sewing machines are available to use. Beginners are welcome to attend.
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Coloring & Coffee at Reynolda Manor Branch Library Thursday, Sept. 26 and Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. 2839 Fairlawn Dr NW, Winston-Salem, NC 27106 Relax at the library with coffee, coloring and conversation. Supplies will be provided , but feel free to bring your favorite coloring books or colored pencils.
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Huichol Yarn Paintings at Malloy Jordan / East Winston Heritage Center
Friday, Sept. 27, 4 p.m.
1110 E, 4215, 7th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Traditionally the Huichol natives of Mexico would create pieces of art to tell of their myths and stories. We'll use the art to show and tell our own stories. All ages are welcome. Supplies will be provided. Please call 336-703-2950 for more information.
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Homesteaders Series: Homemade Salsa at Lewisville Branch Library
Monday, Oct. 14, 11 a.m.
6490 Shallowford Rd, Lewisville, NC 27023
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with delicious homemade salsa. We'll make several recipes, so there will be something for everyone. Taste them here, and then make your own at home.
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Forsyth County Public Library 660 W 5th Street Winston Salem, North Carolina 27101 336-703-3030www.forsythlibrary.org |
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