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Home, Garden, and DIY May 2018
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Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate Knitting Book
by The Editors of Vogue Knitting Magazine
What it is: an updated edition of a beloved knitting reference with over 1600 color images, step-by-step illustrations, and totally new sections that address designing sweaters, shawls, and accessories.
Reviewers say: "Trust Vogue" (Booklist); "an essential addition to the knitter's bookshelf" (Library Journal).
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The Art of Rock Painting : Techniques, Projects, and Ideas for Everyone
by Wellford Lin
What it is: No experience is necessary with Lin Wellford's instruction. Thousands have already discovered the thrill of turning rocks into works of art through Wellford's easy-to-follow tips. Her bestselling books have helped to awaken interest in modern rock painting.
Why you might like it: a variety of easy projects designed to introduce basic painting techniques yet still appeal to seasoned painters. These projects include instructions to create: Butterflies, Fruit, Cats, Dogs, Flowers, and more!
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Chicken DIY
by Daniel Johnson
What's in it: The popularity of egg-laying chickens is on the rise. Sustainable and fun, raising chickens is one of the most interesting and rewarding backyard hobbies you can find. In Chicken DIY, aspiring chicken farmers will find creative plans and easy-to-follow construction tips for making a safe and healthy environment for their fine-feathered friends. Veteran farmers and poultry enthusiasts Samantha and Daniel Johnson provide complete and easy-to-follow instructions for 20 essential projects, from coops and feeders to runs, ramps, roosts, and incubators. Clear step-by-step color photographs guide the reader through each hands-on project.
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| You Have It Made: Delicious, Healthy, Do-Ahead Meals by Ellie KriegerWhat it is: a collection of freezer-friendly and make-ahead dishes that are both easy to make and good for you (which helped it win the James Beard Award in Health); storing and reheating instructions are included as needed for each recipe.
Recipes include: Blueberry-Chia Overnight Oats in Jars, Pumpkin Waffles, Pulled Pork Tacos, Cod and Potato Cakes, Black Bean Veggie Burger, and Almond-Crusted Chicken Tenders. |
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The make-ahead cookbook : cook for a day, eat for a week
by Lydia Kessler
What's in it: Presents more than 250 recipes for dishes that can be prepared and frozen for later use, with a section on meal planning and instructions for defrosting and reheating.
Recipes include: Cinnamon Raisin Monkey Bread Basil and Mozzarella Stuffed Tomatoes Avocado Chicken Burgers Honey Mustard Baked Pork Chops Macadamia Chocolate Squares Complete with plenty of meal-planning tips.
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Not your mother's make-ahead and freeze cookbook
by Jessica Fisher
What's in it: Featuring 200 delicious recipes for breakfasts, lunches and dinner through the method of batch cooking, this must-have cookbook puts a modern spin on the age-old idea of freezing meals for later.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Central Mississippi Regional Library System
100 Tamberline Street
Brandon, Mississippi 39042
601-825-0100
http://www.cmrls.lib.ms.us
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