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Home, Garden, and DIY November 2020
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| Botanical Art Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide to Watercolor, Graphite, Colored... by Carol Woodin and Robin A. Jess (editors)What it is: a detailed, heavily-illustrated guide covering a variety of artistic mediums and techniques for a variety of experience levels, by more than 50 creators from the American Society of Botanical Artists.
Don't miss: the photos of artist work spaces and ideas for setting up your own; tips for working in the field; the materials list.
Reviewers say: "will assist any budding artist in enhancing their skills" (Library Journal); "spectacular" (Booklist). |
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| Amboy: Recipes from the Filipino-American Dream by Alvin Cailan with Alexandra CuerdoWhat it is: a debut cookbook with bright color photos and entertaining stories from Alvin Cailan, the creator of Los Angeles' famous Eggslut restaurant and the host of the popular web series The Burger Show.
Recipes include: Amboy Burger; Lugaw; Homemade Beef Stock; Pan de Sal; Tilapia Fish Sticks; Arroz Caldo with Chicken Chicharon; Crispy Garlic Chips; Filipino Spaghetti; Biscuits and Gravy. |
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| Pieometry: Modern Tart Art and Pie Design for the Eye and the Palate by Lauren KoWhat's inside: gorgeous photos plus instructions for making 50 of Instagram star Lauren Ko's geometrically intricate pies. Recipes are both savory and sweet and have creative flavor combinations such as Lavender Blackberry Cream with Shortbread Crust and Berries.
Pie is hot: Other new pie cookbooks publishing this fall include Ken Haedrich's Pie Academy, Erin Jeanne McDowell's The Book on Pie, Kate McDermott's Pie Camp, and Helen Nugent's Pie Style. |
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| The Modern Cottage Garden: A Fresh Approach to a Classic Style by Greg LoadesWhat it is: a "delightful" (Publishers Weekly) look at the beloved cottage garden, including a short history, plus ways to create a modern twist by mixing traditional plants with grasses and perennials.
What's inside: inspiring visits to both traditional and modern cottage gardens; details on gardening in small spaces and in containers; a list of 50 essential plants; a season-by-season guide; a resource list. |
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| Storey's Curious Compendium of Practical and Obscure Skills: 214 Things You Can... by Carleen Madigan, Sarah Guare, and Hannah Fries (editors)What's inside: a fun step-by-step exploration of 214 topics drawing on Storey Publishing's decades of work and covering a wide range of topics (gardening, home repairs, animal care, crafting, outdoor fun, and more).
Topics include: Make a Terrarium; Navigate by the Sun, Moon, and Stars; Make Sauerkraut; Darn Socks; Dye Your Hair with Herbs; Milk a Goat; Braid a Rug; Dry Fruit; Grow a Lemon Tree Indoors; Go Owling; Build a Drystone Wall; Divide Perennials; Fix a Burst Pipe. |
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Joy in every moment : mindful exercises for waking to the wonders of ordinary life by Tzivia GoverHappiness is already here in this moment, just waiting to be discovered! Mindfulness expert Tzivia Gover offers an inspiring treasury of small, creative ways to shift your perspective and uncover surprising bits of joy over the course of your day. Whether you're making dinner, commuting, exercising, working at the computer, or brushing your teeth, every moment of your life offers an opportunity to uncover happiness. Short essays are accompanied by practical exercises to try and exquisite illustrations. This is perfect for anyone who wants to increase their daily experience of joy.
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| Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up by Marie KondoWhat it is: the charming illustrated follow-up to the bestselling The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo, the Japanese organizing consultant and host of Netflix's Tidying Up with Marie Kondo.
What's inside: inspirational tips and detailed methods for clearing out clutter, organizing your belongings, folding clothes, and more.
Want a taste? "A joy-filled home is like your own personal art museum." |
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Joy the Baker over easy : sweet and savory recipes for leisurely days by Joy WilsonIn her first cookbook, popular caterer and blogger Joy the Baker brings together a celebration of sugar and butter as she approaches baking with inspiration and heart. Joy the Baker's website is extremely popular as is her Los Angeles based catering company. Now in JOY THE BAKER COOKBOOK, she shares her incredibly delicious recipes for all kinds of sweet dishes: pancakes, cupcakes, brownies, cookies and much more. All this is achieved with her usual warm, humorous and irreverent style.
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| Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, John Becker, and Megan ScottWhat it is: a classic American cookbook -- updated in 2019 by the great-grandson of Irma S. Rombauer and his wife -- that covers drinks, salads, snacks, main dishes, and more, offers vegetarian options, and addresses topics like nutrition, food safety, and setting the table.
Recipes include: Cold-Brewed Coffee; Baked Oatmeal; Cobb Salad; Matzo Ball Soup; Grilled Pizza; Coconut Rice; Roast Chicken; Beef Pot Roast; Naan; Southern Corn Bread; Fresh Ginger Cake; Vegan Eggnog.
Don't miss: the ingredient chapter; the special events menus. |
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Oh joy! : 60 ways to create & give joy by Joy Deangdeelert ChoThe popular blogger outlines a range of stylish projects in the areas of home décor, food and fashion that include searching for unique accessories at vintage stores, making personalized wallpaper and decorating fun desserts.
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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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