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Home, Garden, and DIY March 2019
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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 and inspirational 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 special plants, such as bee balm, including their medicinal properties and self-care uses. |
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5 Ingredients: Quick & Easy Food
by Jamie Oliver
The best-selling author of Jamie Oliver's Christmas Cookbook presents a collection of 130 original recipes designed to enable satisfying, cost-effective results for everyday meals though combinations of just five ingredients.
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The Martha Manual: How to do (Almost) Everything
by Martha Stewart
An authoritative handbook by the domestic-lifestyle expert shares hundreds of ideas and instructions for homemaker skills, from transporting a decorated cake and folding an American flag to playing a classic lawn game and bathing a cat.
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Amy Herzog's Ultimate Sweater Book: The Essential Guide for Adventurous Knitters
by Amy Herzog
This essential guide details every aspect of sweater knitting, starting with instructions for four basic sweater types: yoke, raglan, drop shoulder, and set-in sleeve.
Amy's clear instruction and expert tips expand the many knitting possibilities, creating the essential knitting resource for knitters everywhere.
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Handcrafted: A Woodworker's Story
by Clint Harp
The maverick carpenter on HGTV’s hit show Fixer Upper and the star of Wood Work on the DIY Network presents a memoir that celebrates meaningful work, turning your craft into a career and recognizing the importance of the journey itself.
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| Naturally Sweet: Bake All Your Favorites with 30% to 50% Less Sugar by America's Test KitchenWhat it is: a baking science-filled offering from the wonderful folks at America's Test Kitchen that includes 120 recipes for delicious baked goods (muffins, quick breads, cookies, bars, cakes, pies, puddings, frozen treats, and more) that -- amazingly -- contain less sugar than standard recipes and rely only on natural alternatives to white sugar.
Recipes include: Almond Biscotti; Blueberry Cheesecake; Chai Oat Scones; Honey Buns; Chocolate Pound Cake; and Peach Cobbler. |
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| Sweet Paper Crafts: 25 Simple Projects to Brighten Your Life by Mollie Greene; photographs by J. Aaron GreeneWhat it is: a charming how-to for crafting beginners who'd like to reuse paper while making amazing crafts.
What's inside: information about tools, tips, and materials (with an eye toward reusing) as well as a resource list and full-color photos.
Projects include: Percher Bird; Blooming Brooch; Tiny Star Garland; Alice in Wonderland Mobile; Flower Fancy Wreath; and Scratch Book. |
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| Sweet: Desserts from London's Ottolenghi by Yotam Ottolenghi & Helen Goh with Tara WigleyWhat it is: a beautiful cookbook showcasing 110 decadent treats, including cookies, mini-cakes, cakes, cheesecakes, tarts & pies, desserts, and confectionary, as well as baking tips.
Recipes include: Tahini and Halva Brownies; Rolled Pavlova with Peaches and Blackberries; Lime Meringue Cheesecake; Chocolate Chip and Pecan Cookies; Sesame Brittle; and Celebration Cake.
Did you know? Though Yotam Ottolenghi is now as famous for his award-winning cookbooks as his London delis and restaurant, he started his professional career whisking egg whites for vanilla soufflés. |
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