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Home, Garden, and DIY July 2020
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Everyone Can Bake: Simple Recipes to Master and Mix by Dominique Ansel; photographs by Evan Sung What sets it apart: Readers create personalized desserts using a technique (roulade, how to build a tart, etc.) plus parts: bases (almond cake, brownie base, etc.), fillings (pastry cream, lemon curd, etc.), and finishings (fresh fruit, meringue, etc.). Recipes for the various components are given, as are showstopper combinations.
Combos include: Linzer Cookies; Tiramisu; Chocolate Cherry Cake; Fig Molasses Olive Oil Cake; Rosemary Caramel Brownie.
Author buzz: Dominique Ansel is the French-born, James Beard Award-winning chef who invented the Cronut. | | The Making It Guide to Crafting by Liz Welker; foreword by Nick Offerman What it is: a how-to guide for creating 25 crafts (some labeled Faster, some Master) inspired by the Making It television competition series, plus recommendations for basic craft supplies.
Projects include: Paper Floral Centerpiece; Hometown Terrarium; Painted Tile Art; Rainbow Play Tent; Balloon Arch.
Who it's for: new crafters who don't know where to start; those who want to sample a variety of projects; fans of the TV show. | | Trejo's Tacos: Recipes and Stories from L.A. by Danny Trejo with Hugh Garvey What's inside: fascinating stories from legendary actor Danny Trejo's life as well as creative, versatile recipes from his restaurants (including some vegetarian options). Details on pantry necessities, meat cuts, tools, and how to cook the Trejo way add spice to an already tasty book.
Recipes include: Pico de Gallo; Street Corn on the Cob; Bacon Cheeseburger Tacos; Jackfruit Tacos; Chicken Tikka Burritos; Barbacoa Brisket Bowls; Grilled Spicy Diablo Shrimp; Fried Avocado; Rice Pudding; Vegan Berry Donuts; Pineapple Margarita. | | Simply Living Well: A Guide to Creating a Natural, Low-Waste Home by Julia Watkins What it is: an inspiring, user-friendly look at the myriad ways you can reduce your environmental impact, including how-tos for creating a low-waste kitchen (including a gardening section and clever recipes, like Carrot Top Pesto). There's also tips and natural recipes covering personal wellness, hygiene, and household cleaning.
Projects include: Bath Bombs; Natural Bug Spray; Organic Weed Control; Birdseed Ornaments; Wool Dryer Balls; Headache Relief Balm. | | The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays: 140 Step-By-Step Recipes for Simple... by Ree Drummond What's inside: Organized from New Year's Day to New Year's Eve, bestselling author and TV host Ree Drummond provides 140 recipes covering 12 celebrations that are perfect for gatherings and family meals -- and there's gorgeous photos to boot.
Recipes include: Resolution Smoothies; Black-Eyed Pea Salsa; Red Velvet Pancakes; Bacon-Wrapped Filet; Hot Cross Buns; Toasted Ravioli; Watermelon Sangria; Baked Beans; Pumpkin Smoothie; Popcorn Balls; Chipotle Chicken Chili; Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies. | | Holiday and Celebration Bread in Five Minutes a Day: Sweet and Decadent Baking for Every... by Zoe François and Jeff Hertzberg What it is: Part of the "Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day" series, this offering contains 100 recipes that use pre-mixed, pre-risen dough to make bread quickly for a variety of occasions. Color photos, a chapter on fillings, and tips on tools and ingredients round things out.
Recipes include: Master Recipe; King Cake; Almond Croissants; Challah; Easter Raisin Bread; Twisted Babka; Cinnamon Rolls; Pan de Muerta; Bread and Butter Pudding; Apple Fritter; Chelsea Buns. | | Martha Stewart's Handmade Holiday Crafts: 225 Inspired Projects for Year-Round Celebrations by the editors of Martha Stewart Living What's inside: Gorgeous photos highlight an extensive collection of clever craft ideas for ten holidays, including New Year's, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Fourth of July, and Hanukkah. There's also step-by-step directions, basic techniques, a resource list, and templates.
Crafts include: Starburst Swizzle Sticks; Doily Gift Toppers; Love-Knot Bracelets; Paper-Mache Eggs; Pop-Up Bouquet Card; Pom-Pom "Flower" Bows; Illuminated Trick or Treat Bags; Paper-Sail Centerpiece; Gilded Pears; Teacup Topiaries; Embellished Evergreen Wreaths. | |
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