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Home, Garden, and DIY January 2019
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The modern house bus : mobile tiny house inspirations
by Kimberley Mok
What's inside: A full-color book showcases 10 retired school buses that have been transformed into tiny homes, exploring all of the inventive architectural details, creative materials and unique style that went into each conversion.
Table of Contents include: How to choose and renovate a house bus as well as stories from those who have chosen this kind of modern home on wheels.
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The Less Is More Garden: Big Ideas for Designing Your Small Yard
by Susan Morrison
Why you should read it: It takes a lifestyle-based approach to garden design that'll help aspiring gardeners turn their modest-sized yards into personalized spaces.
What's inside: inspiring color photographs, thoughtful questions, and suggestions for livable, low-maintenance designs using appropriate plants, furniture, and hardscaping.
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| Sweet Home Cafe Cookbook: A Celebration of African American Cooking by Albert G. Lukas and Jessica Harris; contributions by Jerome GrantWhat's inside: over 100 traditional and new recipes (organized by region) and food history, all informed by the (U.S.) National Museum of African American History and its popular Sweet Home Café.
Recipes include: Field Green Salad, Hoppin' John, Maryland Crab Cakes, Jamaican Grilled Jerk Chicken, and Banana Pudding.
For fans of: Michael Twitty, Carla Hall, and Todd Richards. |
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| Israeli Soul: Easy, Essential, Delicious by Michael Solomonov and Steven CookWhat it is: an acclaimed, full-color book filled with an assortment of Israeli recipes together with information on culture and history.
Recipes include: varieties of shawarma, sabach, hummus, falafel, schnitzel, breads, salads, soups, sweets, drinks, and Ashkenazi food.
Author buzz: James Beard Award-winning authors Solomonov and Cook traveled to numerous Israeli cities, markets, and restaurants for this fascinating book (photos included!). |
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Egg: A Culinary Exploration of the World's Most Versatile Ingredient
by Michael Ruhlman; photographs by Donna Turner Ruhlman
What's inside: What breakfast food is more iconic than the humble egg? In this single-ingredient cookbook, award-winning food writer Michael Ruhlman serves up over 100 egg recipes, spanning all types of meals, desserts, sides, and sauces. And if you need more ideas, you can consult the 4-foot-long, pull-out egg-cooking flowchart!
Contents include: Ruhlman starts with the basics, from hard-cooked to gently fried to poached, and shows how to perfectly prepare each. His regard for this simple ingredient is evident as he describes the multiple functions it serves and then offers up recipes for a wide array of appetizing dishes.
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| A Meatloaf in Every Oven: Two Chatty Cooks, One Iconic Dish and Dozens of Recipes... by Frank Bruni and Jennifer SteinhauerWhat's inside: witty writing by two New York Times journalists, tips on pans and ingredients, and an assortment of side dish and meatloaf recipes that cover time and geography and includes offerings by Paul Ryan, Nancy Pelosi, Michael Solomonov, Melissa Clark, and Bobby Flay.
Recipes include: Swedish Meatball Loaf, Turkey Meatloaf Muffins, Jerk Chicken Loaf, Tuna Melt Loaf, and Cheeseburger and Fries Loaf. |
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| Bean by Bean: More Than 175 Recipes for Fresh Beans, Dried Beans, Cool Beans... by Crescent DragonwagonWhat it is: a chatty ode to the humble bean that includes bean basics, such as soaking methods, complimentary herbs and spices, and more.
Recipes include: Hillbilly Hummus; Syrian Zucchini-Chickpea Soup; Brown Bean Chili with Sweet Potatoes; Vegetarian Cassoulet; Summer Garden Potpie; Traditional Falafel; and Red Bean Ice Cream.
Don't miss: the vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and "meatist" tags as well as the charming black, white, and green illustrations. |
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| Art of the Pie: A Practical Guide to Homemade Crusts, Fillings, and Life by Kate McDermottWhat it is: a popular primer on pie (both savory and sweet) by a self-taught home baker who reminisces about her life; recommends ingredients, methods, and tools; provides detailed instructions for making crusts; and discusses life lessons we can learn from making pie.
Recipes include: Cookie Crumb Crust, Vegan Pie Dough, Buttermilk Pie, Pie Pops, English Pork Pies, and Apple Quince Pie. |
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| The Book of Greens: A Cook's Compendium of 40 Varieties, from Arugula to Watercress... by Jenn Louis with Kathleen SquiresWhat it is: an IACP Award-winning guide to greens that includes information on origin, season, flavor, and nutrition, along with tips on buying, storing, and cleaning, as well as 150 recipes.
Recipes include: Swiss Chard Polenta; Green Pancakes; Slow-Braised Spigarello; Coconut Milk Rice Porridge with Tatsoi; Kimchi Soda; and Lettuce and Carrot Cake. |
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