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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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| New World Sourdough: Artisan Techniques for Creative Homemade Fermented Breads... by Bryan FordWhat it is: an inspiring, detailed guide to making a variety of fermented breads that also covers tools, ingredients, and techniques, and is perfect for both beginning and experienced bakers.
Recipes include: Country Bread; Ciabatta; English Muffins; Pretzel Buns; Muffaletta Rolls; Cheese Bread; Choco Pan de Coco; Challah; Cinny Raisin Bagels; Bananas Foster Sourdough; Queen Cake. |
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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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| Houseplants for All: How to Fill Any Home with Happy Plants by Danae HorstWhat it is: an appealing, upbeat beginner's guide to choosing the right plants for any space that takes into account light and humidity levels. Basic plant care essentials and a resource list are also included.
Don't miss: the plant profile quiz; the lovely photos, which will please interior design fans as much as plant people. |
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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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Attracting birds and butterflies : how to plant a backyard habitat to attract winged wildlife
by Barbara W Ellis
A quick-reference guide to attracting birds and butterflies for gardeners with little experience and time.
In the eye of a bird or butterfly, the typical suburban landscape resembles an unfriendly desert. Closely mowed lawns, tightly clipped shrubs, raked-up borders, and deadheaded flowers mean no place to nest, no food to eat, and nowhere to hide. To the humans who live there, this means no bird songs, no colorful butterflies, no dazzling hummingbirds, no night-sparkling fireflies. Creating a garden that welcomes these creatures may seem like a confusing and complicated task, but the principles involved are relatively simple. Essentially, wildlife needs food, water, and shelter, just like we do, and this lavishly illustrated guide shows which plants attract which creatures, and how to plant and care for them.
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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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