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Home, Garden, and DIY July 2020
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| Everyone Can Bake: Simple Recipes to Master and Mix by Dominique Ansel; photographs by Evan SungWhat sets it apart: Readers create personalized desserts using a technique (roulade, how to build a tart, etc.) plus parts: bases (almond cake, brownie base, etc.), fillings (pastry cream, lemon curd, etc.), and finishings (fresh fruit, meringue, etc.). Recipes for the various components are given, as are showstopper combinations. Combos include: Linzer Cookies; Tiramisu; Chocolate Cherry Cake; Fig Molasses Olive Oil Cake; Rosemary Caramel Brownie.
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| The Making It Guide to Crafting by Liz Welker; foreword by Nick OffermanWhat it is: a how-to guide for creating 25 crafts (some labeled Faster, some Master) inspired by the Making It television competition series, plus recommendations for basic craft supplies. Projects include: Paper Floral Centerpiece; Hometown Terrarium; Painted Tile Art; Rainbow Play Tent; Balloon Arch.
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| Woodworking: The Complete Step-by-Step Manual by Dorling Kindersley (publisher)What it is: a well-illustrated, detail-rich guide to woodworking that has projects for all skill levels and includes thorough sections on safety, tools, techniques, and types of wood. Tools and materials are listed at the beginning of each project.
Projects include: Cutting Board; Birdhouse; Coat Rack; Trinket Box; Toolbox; Bookcase; Breakfast Table; Garden Bench; Bed. |
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| Simply Living Well: A Guide to Creating a Natural, Low-Waste Home by Julia WatkinsWhat it is: an inspiring, user-friendly look at the myriad ways you can reduce your environmental impact, including how-tos for creating a low-waste kitchen (including a gardening section and clever recipes, like Carrot Top Pesto). There's also tips and natural recipes covering personal wellness, hygiene, and household cleaning. . |
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| The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays: 140 Step-By-Step Recipes for Simple... by Ree DrummondWhat's inside: Organized from New Year's Day to New Year's Eve, bestselling author and TV host Ree Drummond provides 140 recipes covering 12 celebrations that are perfect for gatherings and family meals -- and there's gorgeous photos to boot.
Recipes include: Resolution Smoothies; Black-Eyed Pea Salsa; Red Velvet Pancakes; Bacon-Wrapped Filet; Hot Cross Buns; Toasted Ravioli; Watermelon Sangria; Baked Beans; Pumpkin Smoothie; Popcorn Balls; Chipotle Chicken Chili; Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies. |
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| Holiday and Celebration Bread in Five Minutes a Day: Sweet and Decadent Baking for Every... by Zoe François and Jeff HertzbergWhat it is: Part of the "Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day" series, this offering contains 100 recipes that use pre-mixed, pre-risen dough to make bread quickly for a variety of occasions. Color photos, a chapter on fillings, and tips on tools and ingredients round things out.
Recipes include: Master Recipe; King Cake; Almond Croissants; Challah; Easter Raisin Bread; Twisted Babka; Cinnamon Rolls; Pan de Muerta; Bread and Butter Pudding; Apple Fritter; Chelsea Buns. |
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