Home, Garden, and DIY
January 2023
Recent Releases
Made with Love: Get Hooked with 30 Knitting and Crochet Patterns
by Tom Daley

What it is: an inspiring introduction to knitting and crocheting by accomplished British diver and LGBTQIA activist Tom Daley, who credits the meditative aspects of the crafts with helping him win Olympic gold.

Projects include: Long Scarf, Balaclava, Cable Sweater, Swirl Vest, Stroller Blanket, Tote Bag, Bucket Hat, Cosy Slippers, Shaggy Cushion.

Why you might like it: Daley covers the basics, including explaining yarn labels, how to hold knitting needles, reading a pattern, and more.
Black food : stories, art & recipes from across the African diaspora
by Bryant Terry

A James Beard Award-winning chef, educator and author presents a joyful celebration of Black culture by interweaving food, experiences and community through poetry, essays and recipes including Crispy Cassava Skillet Cakes,, Meatballs with Egusi and Squash and Jerk Chicken Ramen.
Tanya Holland's California Soul: Recipes from a Culinary Journey West
by Tanya Holland

What's inside: more than 80 seasonal recipes that trace the roots of modern California soul food, prepared by an acclaimed chef, restauranteur, author, and media personality.

Don't miss: the fascinating historical details and maker profiles.

Recipes include: Homemade Benne Seed Olive Oil Crackers with Black-Eyed Pea Dip, Honey-Kumquat-Glazed Fresh Ham, Collard Green Tabbouleh, Fried Artichoke Po' Boy, Honey Lavender Chess Pie. 
A Beginner's Guide to House Plants : Creating Beautiful and Healthy Green Spaces in Your Home
by Ryusuke Sakaino

This guide for beginners teaches how to select the right plants for your space, with practical advice on purchasing, potting and styling your plants to create a lush and green indoor environment. Illustrations.
Smitten Kitchen Keepers: New Classics for Your Forever Files
by Deb Perelman

What it is: the tasty third cookbook from popular Smitten Kitchen blogger and Instagrammer Deb Perelman, who puts the spotlight on dozens of thoroughly tested recipes that readers will make again and again.

Recipes include: Slumped Parmesan Frittata, Bialy Babka, Essential French Onion Soup, Carrot Tarte Tatin, Cozy Chicken and Dumplings, Crispy Oven Pulled Pork, Portobello Hoagie, Strawberry Summer Stack Cake.
My Hygge Home: How to Make Home Your Happy Place
by Meik Wiking

What it is: an inspiring look at making your home and life better using the Danish concept of hygge to create cozy, welcoming spaces, based on the author's research at Copenhagen's Happiness Institute.

What's inside: lovely photos and illustrations, friendly writing, and an assortment of tips, design ideas, checklists, and more.

Did you know? "Some studies suggest we spend around 90 percent of our time indoors."
Cookbooks You May Have Missed
Cheryl Day's Treasury of Southern Baking
by Cheryl Day

What's inside: Acclaimed Savannah, Georgia baker Cheryl Day delivers mouth-watering recipes that celebrate Southern baking, plus gorgeous photos, Southern baking rules, recommended tools, and fascinating history.

Chapters include: Hot Breads and Crackers, Slow Breads, Gathering Cakes, Pies, Cookies, Grits and Grains, Jams and Preserves, Basics.

Recipes include: Hush Puppies, Cornmeal Griddle Cakes, Savory Chicken Cobbler, Mushroom Hand Pies, Hello Dolly Bars, Strawberry Rhubarb Slab Pie, Pig-Pickin' Cake, Red Velvet Cupcakes.
Half Baked Harvest Every Day: Recipes for Balanced, Flexible, Feel-Good Meals
by Tieghan Gerard

What it is: the latest cookbook from bestselling author and blogger Tieghan Gerard that offers 125 "healthy-ish" recipes focusing on tasty dishes using whole foods, plus tips and inspiring color photos.

Recipes include: Sheet Pan French Toast, Chai Orchard Doughnuts, Salmon Cobb Salad with Nutty Green Ranch, Pizza Pasta with Crispy Pepperoni Breadcrumbs, Spicy Shrimp Tacos, Chocolate Olive Oil Cake, Maple Oatmeal Lace Cookies. 
Treasures of the Mexican Table: Classic Recipes, Local Secrets
by Pati Jinich

What's inside: Inspired by the diversity of dishes in her homeland, Pati Jinich, star of the James Beard Award-winning PBS series Pati's Mexican Table, offers 150 classic regional dishes, and stories to go with them.

Don't miss: the vibrant color photos; the highlighted sections, such as "pillars of the Mexican pantry," "Tomatillos," and more. 

Recipes include: Sweet Lime and Chicken Soup, Double-Stacked Shrimp and Cheese Tacos, Oaxacan Oregano Roast Chicken, Rice with Lentils and Caramelized Onions, Classic Creamy Flan.
Korean American: Food that Tastes Like Home
by Eric Kim

What it is: a fun, innovative debut cookbook that also discusses family and growing up Korean American in Atlanta, by a talented young New York Times food writer.

Chapters include: TV Dinners, Rice Cuisine, Feasts, Korean Bakery.

Recipes include: Gochugaru Shrimp and Roasted-Seaweed Grits, Kimchi Sandwiches, Perfect White Rice, Sheet-Pan Bibimbap with Roasted Fall Vegetables, Maeuntang, Gochujang Chocolate Lava Cakes.
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Naperville, Illinois 60540
630-961-4100

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