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Home, Garden, and DIY September 2020
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| Outlander Kitchen: To the New World and Back Again: The Second Official Outlander... by Theresa Carle-Sanders; foreword by Diana GabaldonWhat's inside: A follow-up to the first Outlander Kitchen book, this offering serves up more than 100 wide-ranging recipes (including vegan ones), all inspired by Diana Gabaldon’s popular Outlander universe.
Recipes include: Mrs. Figg's Flapjacks; Savannah Clam Chowder; Game Pie; Herb-Roasted Salmon; Chicken and Cornmeal Stew; Minnie's Sauerkraut; Stewed Pears; Rumm's Tea Cakes; Almond Biscuits; Rosewater Sherbet; Mulled Cider. |
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| Decoding your Cat: The Ultimate Experts Explain Common Cat Behaviors and... by American College of Veterinary Behaviorists; edited by Meghan E. Herron, Debra F. Horwitz, and Carlo SiracusaWhat's inside: accessible, in-depth chapters discussing cat behavior, promoting good health, and what to do when problems occur, along with explanatory anecdotes, illustrations, and charts.
Chapters include: The Language of Meow; Living with Multiple Cats; My House Is Not Your Toilet; Growing Old with Grace.
Did you know? Kids with cats have a lower risk of developing asthma. |
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| Chetna's Healthy Indian Vegetarian: Everyday Veg and Vegan Feasts Effortlessly Good... by Chetna MakanWhat's inside: over 80 unfussy vegetarian recipes, including soups, snacks, and mains, as well as details about bean and lentil varieties.
Recipes include: Lentil and Mango Salad; Chana Dal and Lime Soup; Potato, Sweetcorn, and Spring Onion Tikki; Tandoori Veg Kebab; Spinach Masala Chickpeas; Spicy Chana Dal; Chocolate Yogurt Pots.
About the author: Fans of the Great British Bake Off will remember the personable Chetna, who grew up in India before moving to the U.K. |
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| Falastin: A Cookbook by Sami Tamimi and Tara WigleyWhat it is: a culinary tour of Palestine via 110 recipes, with color photos of the country and its cuisine, plus profiles of people like the "yogurt-making ladies of Bethlehem."
Recipes include: Labneh Balls; Falafel with Sumac Onion; Chunky Zucchini and Tomato Salad; Pasta with Yogurt and Parsley Breadcrumbs; Meaty Vine Leaf Pie; No-Churn Strawberry Ice Cream.
Try this next: Jerusalem, an award-winning cookbook co-written by Tamimi, who grew up in the city's Muslim area, and his restaurant partner Yotam Ottolenghi, who grew up in its Jewish area. |
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| Gardening for Butterflies: How You Can Attract and Protect Beautiful, Beneficial Insects by The Xerces Society, Scott Hoffman Black, Brianna Borders, Candace Fallon, Eric Lee-Mäder, Matthew ShepherdWhat's inside: a thorough guide to why butterflies are in trouble, why they matter, and ways you can help; details on butterfly and moth species; information on nearly 120 pollinator-friendly plants; thoughtful garden designs; tips on pest and weed control; inspiring color photos.
Did you know? "A small yard with just a few native plants can attract and sustain dozens of butterfly species." |
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| Creating Sanctuary: Sacred Garden Spaces, Plant-Based Medicine, and Daily... by Jessi Bloom; photographs by Shawn LinehanWhat it is: a practical, thoughtful book that clearly explains how to better connect with nature by creating a peaceful space in your own backyard that incorporates plants, benches, lanterns, and more.
Don't miss: profiles of 50 "sacred plants," such as bee balm, including medicinal properties and self-care uses. |
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| Gardentopia: Design Basics for Creating Beautiful Outdoor Spaces by Jan JohnsenWhat it is: an inspirational, informative guide to planning and creating gorgeous outdoor spaces that covers garden goals, adding accents, increasing color, easy-care plant suggestions, selecting seating, tips on hardscaping, creating themed gardens, and much more.
Don't miss: the stunning color photos; the thorough first section, which lays a nice design foundation for what's to come. |
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Gardening Your Front Yard: Projects and Ideas for Big & Small Spaces
by Tara Nolan
What it does: provides sage advice and step-by-step projects to transform your front yard into a beautiful outdoor living space.
What's inside: In addition to planting projects, this beautiful and comprehensive book shows how to accomplish several hardscape projects, such as building front patios, borders, edging, and walkways.
About the author: With her unique combination of DIY/building savvy and gardening expertise, author Tara Nolan weaves you past the main pitfalls you may encounter when trying to fit a garden or gardens between your home and the street.
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Your Well-Being Garden: How to Make Your Garden Good for You: Science, Design, Practice
by Alistair Griffiths
What it is: Exploring the science behind how green spaces and gardening can positively impact your well-being, this unique book shows you how to put this knowledge into practice so that you can optimize your own garden to promote wellness, reduce stress and more.
Expert advice: Every recommendation is backed by scientific research, drawn together by experts and garden designers from Royal Horticultural Society and the Chelsea Flower Show, who suggest how to translate the science into ideas for your yard and garden, regardless of how much space you have.
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