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Home, Garden, and DIY November 2019
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| Bags: Sew 18 Stylish Bags for Every Occasion by Anna AliciaWhat it is: an easy-to-follow guide to creating stylish bags that's useful for sewing enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Contains: instructions for 18 customizable projects, ranging from basic to advanced, all illustrated with clear color photographs.
Projects include: Pom Pom Bucket Bag, Fold-Over Clutch, Fold-Over Backpack, Simple Tote, Overnight Bag, Oversize Beach Bag. |
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| Bobby at Home: Fearless Flavors from My Kitchen by Bobby FlayWhat's inside: 165 recipes that award-winning celebrity chef Bobby Flay routinely cooks for family and friends, plus culinary tips and advice.
Recipes include: Mrs. Pie's Cinnamon Bread, Brussels Sprout Nachos, Classic Home Fries, Quick Bolognese Sauce, Green Chile Cheeseburger, Spanish-Style Shrimp and Grits, Korean BBQ Chicken.
Read this next: Alex Guarnaschelli's The Home Cook; Jennifer Segal's Once Upon a Chef, the Cookbook; or Gordon Ramsey's latest, Good Food Fast. |
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| The Lifelong Gardener: Garden with Ease & Joy at Any Age by Toni GattoneWhat's it is: a cheerful adaptive gardening guide by Master Gardener Toni Gattone that has readers assess where they are physically and then offers an array of methods, tips, and tricks to help eliminate the physical strain of gardening.
Who it's for: gardeners with back trouble, mobility issues, or plans to garden in their golden years, as well as those who help them. |
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| Bigger Bolder Baking: A Fearless Approach to Baking Anytime, Anywhere by Gemma StaffordWhat it is: the delightfully unfussy dessert-focused debut of Irish-born chef and online baking star Gemma Stafford, which offers 115 step-by-step recipes organized by tool (wooden spoon & bowl, rolling pin, etc.) and that are great for newbies and experienced bakers.
Recipes include: Butter Whirl Biscuits, 5-Star Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Lava Pie, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Cinnamon Roll Cake, Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Ice Cream, Jelly Doughnut in a Mug. |
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The family at home : love, life, style
by Anita Kaushal
A practical guide to contemporary living for the entire family explains how to create a stylish, elegant, and comfortable home suitable for every member of the family, showcasing a variety of simple, stylish spaces that provide a safe and fun environment for young children but can be adapted for sophisticated adult lifestyles and family time.
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| Downsizing the Family Home: What to Save, What to Let Go by Marni JamesonWhat it is: a kind-hearted and practical guide to downsizing by a syndicated columnist and author who's been through it and understands that the process is emotional as well as physical.
What's inside: strategies based on the expertise of antiques appraisers, garage-sale gurus, professional organizers, psychologists, and others.
Reviewers say: "essential reading for anyone clearing out your own or a loved one’s home" (Wall Street Journal) |
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Southern living style : family favorites : 163 house plans of elegant homes
by Simon Hyoun
Presents a compilation of home plans from Southern Living magazine that exemplify the best in family-style house options, featuring dwellings that include efficient family-oriented layouts, recreational and gathering rooms, and expansive decks, porches, and seasonal spaces, all under 4,000 square feet.
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| The Pollan Family Table: The Best Recipes and Kitchen Wisdom for Delicious, Healthy... by Corky, Lori, Dana, and Tracy PollanWhat it is: an award-winning collection of over 100 healthy family recipes (complete with market and pantry lists for each), as well as cooking techniques and shortcuts, plus family stories and photos.
Recipes include: Crispy Parmesan Zucchini Chips, Hearty Lentil Soup, Beer-Battered Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa, Crunchy Oven-Fried Chicken, Harvest Vegetable Bake, Esme's S'mores Cookies.
Don't miss: the foreword by bestselling author Michael Pollan, the authors' brother and son. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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New Hanover County Library
201 Chestnut Street Wilmington, North Carolina 28401 910-798-6301 www.nhclibrary.org |
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