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Home, Garden, and DIY January 2020
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| Skillet Love: From Steak to Cake, More Than 150 Recipes in One Cast-Iron Pan by Anne ByrnWhat's inside: 150 beautifully photographed recipes, ranging from appetizers to desserts, made in the affordable, versatile cast-iron skillet. Don't miss: historical details about the pan, ten principles of cooking with them, and tips on selecting and caring for them. Recipes include: Queso Fundido; Easy Garlic Skillet Knots; Vegetarian Paella; Dotty's Chicken-Fried Steak; Georgia Burnt Caramel Cake. |
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A Beautiful Obsession : Jimi Blake's World of Plants at Hunting Brook Gardens
by Jimi Blake
The author has spent 25 years collecting the most interesting plants he could get his hands on. At Hunting Brook, these come together in a unique fusion of funky foliage, perennial, and woodland styles to make a flamboyant, surprising, experimental garden that is overflowing with ideas for enthusiastic gardeners. A Beautiful Obsession inspires new garden projects, rewrites the rule book about combining plants, and will have "planties" reaching for specialist nursery catalogues.
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| On Flowers: Lessons from an Accidental Florist by Amy MerrickHere's a thoughtful, charming, and unique debut by florist and author Merrick, who focuses on the beauty of flowers and floral designs no matter their setting -- rural or urban, winter or summer, fancy or humble. Readers will find instructions for selecting flowers for cutting; choosing vases and flower holders; tips for creating pleasing proportions; details on caring for and watering arrangements; inspiring photos; and delightful sidebars such as "How to Make Cheap Flowers Look Expensive."
"If coffee tables could make wish lists...[this book] would certainly be on them"--Better Homes & Gardens |
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| Maangchi's Big Book of Korean Cooking: From Everyday Meals to Celebration Cuisine by Maangchi with Martha Rose ShulmanWhat it is: the acclaimed, user-friendly second book by YouTube star Maangchi, which offers 150 well-photographed recipes and includes helpful, highly detailed chapters on shopping and Korean cooking techniques as well as a section on vegan Buddhist Temple dishes. Recipes include: Barley Rice Bibimbap; Kimchi Stew; Soy Butter Pan-Grilled Chicken; Fluffy Pine Nut Rice Cake; Bread Rolls; Honey Cookies. |
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The Weaving Explorer : Ingenious Techniques, Accessible Tools & Creative Projects With Yarn, Paper, Wire & More
by Gwen W. Steege
Steege combines traditional techniques with fresh modern approaches in an introduction to the craft of weaving that provides 30 customizable loom and non-loom projects. From sturdy rag fabric grocery bags to freeform wire baskets, delicately woven thread bracelets to colourful woven rugs, crafters will delight in exploring the opportunities to make their own personal variations on these beautiful--and functional--creations.
"Dedicated and newbie weavers will find their dream projects in this lushly photographed primer..."--Publishers Weekly
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Life drawing for artists : understanding figure drawing through poses, postures, and lighting
by Chris Legaspi
Life Drawing for Artists teaches a contemporary approach to figure drawing that includes both the familiar poses--standing, sitting, lying down--but also how to capture figures in movement and in more dynamic and engaging positions. Whether you are an aspiring illustrator, art student, or a professional artist looking to develop your abilities, this book shows how to build your skills by combining fundamental building blocks, such as gesture lines, shape and design, structure, value control, and edge or line control.
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Modern Crochet : Patterns & Designs for the Minimalist Maker
by Teresa Carter
A comprehensive guide for beginner and experienced crocheters alike, Modern Crochet elevates the craft for a new generation of makers. Learn how to choose proper tools, understand all things yarn, proficiently read a pattern, and autonomously complete any crochet project. Included are: 16 original patterns, extensive teaching and support, reference charts, and 15+ stitches and techniques.
"This book is nothing short of amazing...Classic, beautiful, and modern"--Amazon reviewer
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The Repair Shop : A Make Do and Mend Guide to Caring for the Things You Love
by Karen Farrington
"The Repair Shop" is a place where Britain's most skilled and caring craftspeople rescue and resurrect items that owners thought were beyond saving. Direct from the "Workshop of Dreams," this make do and mend guide collects advice and stories from each of the show's experts to help you understand and care for those aging treasures and heirlooms around your house or gathering dust in the garage.
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The Joyous Cookbook : Real Food, Nourishing Recipes for Everyday Living
by Joy Mccarthy
The author, founder of the very popular Joyous Health blog, shares her love of natural wellness and passion for simple cooking that's healthful and tastes amazing--food you feel good about and want to make every day. Now, in this gorgeously designed new cookbook, Joy offers a collection of 100 whole food recipes.
"Joy's recipes are simple and exceptionally delicious--you'll forget you're eating 'healthy'--until you notice how good you feel"--Gillian Deacon
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