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Home, Garden, and DIY January 2021
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| Living Without Plastic: More Than 100 Easy Swaps for Home, Travel, Dining, Holidays... by Brigette Allen and Christine WongWhat it is: a readable guide to non-plastic alternatives in a number of areas, including food, home, health and beauty, kids and babies, pet care, and crafts. In addition, there are lovely photos, a resource list, and a 30-day plastic detox plan.
Did you know? Many chewing gums contain plastic.
Read this next: 101 Ways to Go Zero Waste by Kathryn Kellogg; Simply Living Well by Julia Watkins. |
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| Pie Academy: Master the Perfect Crust and 255 Amazing Fillings, with Fruits, Nuts, Creams... by Ken HaedrichWhat it is: a comprehensive, friendly guide for bakers of all levels that includes favorite tools and ingredients, 250 recipes (including for a variety of doughs), and an illustrated, step-by-step pie-making tutorial.
Recipes include: Two-Berry Mint Pie; Cheddar-Crusted Apple Pie; Maple Pecan Pie; Amish Milk Pie; Peach Custard Pie; Fried Cherry Pies; Creamsicle Ice Cream Pie; Richard's Rice and Ricotta Pie. |
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| East: 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Beijing by Meera SodhaWhat's inside: inviting, uncomplicated meat-free recipes inspired by a wide variety of Asian cuisines and covering snacks, salads, noodles, curries, rice, tofu, salads, sides, sweets, and more. There are also tips, food history, resources, and vibrant photos and illustrations.
Recipes include: Mushroom Bao; Ben Ben Noodles; Mapo Tofu; Potato Dosa; Kimchi Fried Rice; Saag Paneer; Tomato Sambol; Tandoori Broccoli; Korean Egg Bread; Cardamom Kheer. |
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Dolly Parton, songteller : my life in lyrics
by Dolly Parton
A 60-year celebration of the country music and pop culture legend’s remarkable life and career explores the songs that have defined her journey and contains rare photos and memorabilia that share additional insights into classic Parton lyrics. Illustrations.
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| 350+ Crochet Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets by Jan EatonWhat it is: a highly informative book for crochet newcomers and old hands alike that provides guidance on tools and yarns, has detailed tutorials, and offers tips and techniques as well as information on color theory, design, dyeing yarn, and more.
Reviewers say: the book includes "color photographs illustrating just about everything involved in crocheting" (Booklist). |
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Mastering Pizza: The Art and Practice of Handmade Pizza, Focaccia, and Calzone
by Marc Vetri
Who it's for: readers seeking the ultimate guide to making delicious, high-quality pizza at home (and who don't mind some salty language).
What's inside: tips on cooking pizza in home ovens, wood ovens, and grills; nearly 20 focaccia and pizza dough recipes; and a variety of recipes for pizzas, pizza sauce, calzones, and rotolos.
Want a taste? "The truth is, there is no 'one' pizza dough to rule them all, and there is no 'best' method."
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Garden DIY : 25 fun-to-make projects for an attractive and productive garden
by Daniel Johnson
"Loaded with complete plans and easy-to-follow construction tips, Garden DIY offers 20 essential projects for aspiring horticulturalists. From trellises, garden beds, cold frames, and compost bins to bird baths, sundials, and a hummingbird feeder, clear step-by-step color photographs guide the reader through each hands-on project"
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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