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Home, Garden, and DIY July 2017
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| Bangkok: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Thailand by Leela Punyaratabandhu; photography by David LoftisSharing memories of growing up in Bangkok as well as some of the city's food history, Leela Punyaratabandhu grounds readers in what makes this city so special -- and then she provides 120 authentic recipes that will transport your taste buds there. Featuring Hot and Sour Fish Soup, Steamed Dumplings with Chicken-Peanut Filling, Fried Bananas, Coconut Rice Pudding Cakes, and more, the book also has notes on how to make ingredients or where to find them and is accompanied by gorgeous photographs of the dishes and the city itself. |
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| Homegrown Pantry: A Gardener's Guide to Selecting the Best Varieties & Planting... by Barbara PleasantIf you've ever grown too much zucchini and not enough tomatoes and wondered how to store food for the winter, this book is for you. Experienced gardener Barbara Pleasant explains how (and how much) to grow in order to stock a pantry year-round. Providing growing information about a wide-variety of vegetables, fruits, and herbs, she also explains canning, drying, freezing, cold storage, and fermenting. Chock full of detailed instructions and lovely photographs, this book will especially appeal to those who crave self-sufficiency. |
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Modernique : Inspiring Interiors Mixing Vintage and Modern Style
by Julia Buckingham
This is an irresistible guide for all who crave the elegance and ease of modern style combined with the warmth of tradition. For the countless readers who are eager to create a home with a modern look while still keeping treasured pieces, designer Julia Buckingham outlines how to mix old and new, and decodes what brings an interior to life. Her energetic approach has captured the media, and she has quickly become known for personality-driven rooms filled with color, style, and ease. In Modernique , readers will find both inspiration and design advice from a modern master.
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| Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat; illustrated by Wendy MacNaughtonThis is not your typical cookbook. Yes, it includes recipes, but it's more like a (fantastic) cooking course in a book. Using an approach she's perfected over the years, acclaimed chef Samin Nosrat explains four basic elements -- salt, fat, acid, and heat -- that will cut your apron strings to recipes. Complemented by lovely watercolor art, Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat just might be to cookbook of the year. Want more books about cooking science? Try J. Kenji López-Alt's The Food Lab, Harold McGee's On Food and Cooking, and various Cook's Illustrated guides. |
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| The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects by Spike CarlsenIn this wide-ranging volume, carpenter Spike Carlsen shares his expertise in crafting sustainable, DIY outdoor structures. Experienced builders can jump right in to projects like the Two-Wheel Cart or the Top Bar Beehive, while beginners may want to start with the Flowerpot Smoker or the Lawn Bag Stand until they feel more comfortable with the required tools and skills, all of which are described in accessible terms. Visual learners will especially appreciate the exploded diagrams of each project. Whether you're a dedicated homesteader or just looking for eco-friendly backyard projects, you'll be well served by The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects. |
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| Handmade Garden Projects: Step-By-Step Instructions for Creative Garden... by Lorene Edwards ForknerProviding creative ideas as well as instructions for 30 projects (with plant suggestions!), Handmade Garden Projects helps readers who appreciate whimsy spruce up their yard. Encouraging the reuse of items when possible (an old wooden ladder makes a great trellis), the author details making Urban Cowgirl Pavers, Portable Bamboo Edging, a Stacking Herb Tower, Temporary Turf Tattoos, a Simple Backyard Firepit, a Table-Top Knot Garden, and more. Photographs help guide readers and provide more inspiration. |
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| Touch a Butterfly: Wildlife Gardening with Kids by April Pulley SayreWhile some try to keep wildlife out of their gardens, author April Pulley Sayre suggests that families with kids should do the opposite. Taking a bit-by-bit approach to creating an appealing garden habitat for animals (such as birds, butterflies, bees, deer, and more), Sayre offers hands-on activities that kids can achieve, like observing which animals already live nearby, and then experimenting with plants, water, and shelter to see what entices those animals most. Bursting with fascinating eco-facts and savvy tips for encouraging kids to go outdoors, Touch a Butterfly is a great pick for families wanting to get into nature. |
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