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Home, Garden, and DIY May 2023
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| Embrace Your Space: Organizing Ideas and Stylish Upgrades for Every Room on Any... by Katie Holdefehr; photography by Genevieve GarruppoWhat it is: a decluttering and decor guide that helps readers style their spaces, no matter their budget or how long they plan to be there.
Why you might like it: Using design know-how garnered from her years working at publications like Apartment Therapy and Real Simple, Katie Holdefehr offers 12 home tours and six design projects.
Want a taste? "Your life isn't something that starts when you finally buy a house or can afford a bigger place or stop living with roommates." |
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100 Plants to Feed the Birds: Turn Your Home Garden into a Healthy Bird Habitat
by Laura Erickson
What's inside: details on planning a bird-friendly garden as well as in-depth profiles of 100 plants -- including herbaceous plants, trees, grasses, shrubs, and vines -- that will provide food and shelter for birds throughout the entire year.
Don't miss: the details on why bird habitats are needed, the beautiful color photos, planting and care advice, and a list of plants to avoid.
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| The Seven-Step Homestead: A Guide for Creating the Backyard Microfarm of... by Leah M. WebbWhat's inside: a detailed guide for those hankering for a homestead to call their own but are overwhelmed by the immensity of the task.
Why you might like it: Written by an experienced homesteader and garden consultant, The Seven-Step Homestead covers planning, planting, poultry, and more, and has gorgeous color photos to boot.
Reviewers say: "A superb guide for virtually all seasons, landscapes, and gardeners" (Booklist). |
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Bittman Bread: No-Knead Whole-Grain Baking for Every Day
by Mark Bittman and Kerri Conan
What it is: a thorough guide to making healthy everyday breads using whole grains and starters, plus information on a variety of grains and flours, a "Beyond the Basics" chapter, and helpful photographs.
Recipes include: Whole Wheat Starter, Buckwheat Pancakes, Baguettes, Amazing Cheddar Biscuits, Olive Bread, Savory Hand Pies, Focaccia, Cinnamon Rolls, Crumby Oatmeal Cookies, Berry Torte.
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| Rose's Ice Cream Bliss by Rose Levy BeranbaumWhat's inside: recipes for making ice creams and accompaniments, by an award-winning cookbook author known for her attention to detail.
Recipes include: Honey Ice Cream, Turkish Stretchy Ice Cream, True Lemon Ice Cream, Rum Raisin Ice Cream, Eggnog Ice Cream, Waffle Ice Cream Cones, Creme Fraiche, Sour Cherry Topping, Caramel Sauce. |
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| How to Grill Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Flame-Cooked Food by Mark BittmanWhat it is: an excellent entry in Mark Bittman's bestselling "How to Cook Everything" series that offers color photos, grilling basics, clear instructions, and 1,000 recipes ranging from appetizers to desserts.
Recipes include: Smoky Guacamole, Spanish-Style Garlic Shrimp, Tofu Steaks, Green Chile Cheeseburgers, Jerk Chicken, Pulled Pork with Lexington BBQ Sauce, Crisp Broccoli, Grill Fries, Pita, Apple Crisp. |
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Boards & Spreads: Shareable, Simple Arrangements for Every Meal
by Yasmin Fahr
What it is: a versatile, creative take on the standard cheese or charcuterie board that offers over 65 recipes for self-serve meals, plus tips on board selection, care, and arrangement.
Boards include: The Pancakes Board, The Feta Flatbread Board, DIY Daytime Drinks, Italian Aperitivo Board, The Taco Board, The Kebab Dinner, The Charred Salad Duo, Go Green Pasta Salad Board.
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| Rodney Scott's World of BBQ: Every Day Is a Good Day by Rodney Scott and Lolis Eric ElieWhat it is: a sprinkle of DIY (how to build a BBQ pit and burn barrel), a dash of memoir, and lots of mouthwatering recipes from James Beard Award-winning pitmaster and restaurateur Rodney Scott.
Recipes include: Hog Seasoning, Macaroni and Cheese, Pimento Cheese, Fried Catfish, Smoked Chicken, BBQ Bacon Burgers, Chicken Perloo, Hushpuppies, Corn Bread with Honey Butter, Banana Pudding.
Reviewers say: "Scott’s intensely flavorful recipes and masterful grill techniques are exceptional" (Publishers Weekly). |
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| Watermelon & Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations by Nicole A. TaylorWhat it is: a comprehensive collection of recipes, photos, and essays centered around Juneteenth that also includes menu planning tips, resource lists, and spice blends, by an acclaimed food writer.
Recipes include: Ginger Beer, Rodeo Turkey Legs, Grilled Oysters, Victory Chicken Burgers, Garlicky Okra & Rice, Raspberry Yogurt Pops.
Reviewers say: "marvelous" (Publishers Weekly); "will make readers dream of summer" (Library Journal). |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library 408 S. Bray St. New Carlisle, Indiana 46552 (574) 654-3046ncpl.lib.in.us |
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