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Home, Garden, and DIY May 2023 |
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| An A-Z of Pasta: Recipes for Shapes and Sauces, From Alfabeto to Ziti, and Everything... by Rachel Roddy; photographs by Jonathan LovekinWhat's inside: An award-winning food writer who has lived in Italy for decades tells readers all about individual pastas, from alfabeto to ziti, and serves up tempting, richly detailed recipes.
Recipes include: Anelli baked with Tomato, Eggplant, and Cheese; Pumpkin Cappellacci; Fettuccine with Chicken Livers and Sage; Lasagna Bolognese; Macaroni Cheese; Minestrone Soup; Vermicelli with Clams. |
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Go Gently: Actionable Steps to Nurture Yourself and the Planet
by Bonnie Wright
What's inside: helpful tips and recipes for making small, eco-conscious changes at home; a sample of actionable steps for the wider world; a climate crisis explainer; interviews with experts.
Want a taste? "People bring their own skill sets, interests, and creativity to their application of change."
Author buzz: Best known for playing Ginny Weasley in the Harry Potter movies, English actress and author Bonnie Wright also works with environmental groups.
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| The Container Victory Garden: A Beginner's Guide to Growing Your Own Groceries by Maggie StuckeyWhat it is: a thorough, beginner-friendly guide to growing food in containers that offers planning advice, tips on plant selection, and color photos (including a helpful plant gallery).
Don't miss: an inspiring history of Victory Gardens, first-person stories showcasing the continuing popularity of community gardens. |
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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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Sewing Love: Handmade Clothes for Any Body
by Sanae Ishida
What it is: an encouraging guide that covers sewing basics, how to get a customized fit, instructions on pattern drafting, 15 detailed projects (plus variations for each), helpful drawings, and inspiring photos.
Projects include: Bateau Top, Knit Cap Sleeve Dress, Banded Collar Dress with Pockets, Back Zip A-Line Skirt, Drapey Jacket with Pockets
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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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| How to Grill Vegetables: The New Bible for Barbecuing Vegetables Over Live Fire by Steven RaichlenWhat's inside: tantalizing vegetable-forward recipes, a detailed grilling guide (including equipment tips), smoking techniques, and color photos, from an accomplished cookbook author and grilling master.
Recipes include: Grilled Wedge Salad, Nashville Hot Cauliflower, Ultimate Smoked Baked Beans, Double-Grilled Summer Vegetable Frittata, Portobello Chivito, Wood-Grilled Bruschetta. |
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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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