Publisher: Lark Crafts
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 06/04/2013
ISBN-13: 9781454703969
ISBN-10: 1454703962

This whimsical new take on bookmaking encourages crafters to think outside the binding -- way outside. Sure, the "conventional" section of the book contains familiar projects, such as a tiny matchbox book and an accordion fold book. But the "unconventional" section boasts wildly imaginative, unbound projects, such as a mobile storyboard on wheels and a circular book you can wear on your head like a crown.The detailed instructions, conversational tone, and funky style will appeal to adventurous bookmakers of all skill levels. For more customizable designs, check out Journal Your Way: Designing and Using Handmade Books by Gwen Diehn.

Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 08/13/2013
ISBN-13: 9781607744122
ISBN-10: 1607744120

Maximize variety and minimize waste with this cookbook that embraces the whole vegetable -- even the parts that might not seem appetizing. By using the seeds, roots, stems, and skins, you can get more mouth-watering meals from your produce than you ever suspected: carrot tops can make a zesty salsa, shaved broccoli stalks can turn into a refreshing salad, limp potato skins can become crunchy, bacon-flavored snacks, and apple peels can be used to infuse bourbon for an after-dinner drink. Whether you want to save money or expand your culinary horizons, this book will change the way you look at vegetables.

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Publisher: Pocket Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 09/03/2013
ISBN-13: 9781476726724
ISBN-10: 1476726728

If you feel like you barely have time to make lunch, much less read about it, this is the book for you. Photo-filled and perfect for browsing, Beating the Lunch Box Blues (based on the popular blog) is overflowing with ideas for fresh, healthy lunches that can be prepared in mere minutes. Friendly guidelines for combinations -- manchego and fig grilled cheese with balsamic fruit salad, for instance, or bacon-cauliflower mac and cheese -- are the main feature, but they're interspersed with recipes for fast-and-easy dinner dishes that yield leftover-inspired lunches. You may also want to try Katie Sullivan Morford's Best Lunch Box Ever for a more kid-centric approach.

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Publisher: C&T Publishing
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 09/01/2013
ISBN-13: 9781607057192
ISBN-10: 1607057190

You don't often find the words "punk" and "quilting" in the same sentence, but Brave New Quilts by late craft blogger Kathreen Ricketson celebrates the quirky combination of contemporary culture and traditional crafting. With the goal of (painlessly) teaching design principles for quilters, Ricketson focuses on the use of line, color, motif, and text. To illustrate each principle, she presents bold, bright quilts that evoke specific art movements: Cubist, Art Deco, Dada, Punk, Pop Art, and many others. While the designs are marked by difficulty level and accompanied by techniques and suggestions for quilters, Ricketson's modern style will inspire visual artists of all kinds.

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Publisher: Sasquatch Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 09/24/2013
ISBN-13: 9781570618642
ISBN-10: 157061864X

Get the lowdown on fun, elegant party planning for both kids and adults in this "epic entertaining guide" (Library Journal) from the founder of Seattle bakery Trophy Cupcakes and Party. If you're new to the dizzying world of DIY party planning, you'll want to start with the "Party Planning 101" chapter, though it may be difficult not to delve directly into the wealth of fabulous party concepts -- how about a Bike Parade and Picnic for kids, or a sophisticated, Moroccan-inspired affair for adults? A selection of recipes for Trophy's irresistible cupcakes -- piña colada, salted caramel, red velvet, gluten-free orange almond rose, and more --rounds out this delightful, detailed read.

Publisher: Leisure Arts
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 08/01/2011
ISBN-13: 9781609001247
ISBN-10: 1609001249

With more than 100 ideas for edible gift-giving, this user-friendly book is an indispensable resource for beginners as well as seasoned kitchen and craft veterans. Here you'll find recipes for all manner of breads, cakes, cookies, and other traditional home-baked goodies, plus a variety of mixes, sauces, and beverages to share. And since edible gifts need to look beautiful as well as taste delicious, the book also features an incredible array of presentation ideas, ranging from fabric wrapping to copy-and-cut-out tags to artful gift basket arrangements. If you're interested in greener giving, check out Gifts from the Garden by Debora Robertson.

Publisher: Artisan Books
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 11/12/2010
ISBN-13: 9781579653972
ISBN-10: 1579653979

A plateful of cookies is a must for any holiday get-together, but finding recipes to cover a broad range of traditions or dietary needs can be challenging. Thankfully, this texture-centered book offers recipes for creative, original cookies as well as new spins on the classics, not to mention gluten-free cookies, dairy-free cookies, low-fat cookies, and cookies made with whole-grain flours. Award-winning baker Alice Medrich also shares plenty of tips and troubleshooting advice, so don't skip the book's user's guide unless you're already a pro at baking. If you plan on shipping cookies (or other baked goods), you may want to consult The Flying Brownie by Shirley Fan.

Publisher: Square One
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 11/01/2003
ISBN-13: 9780757001291
ISBN-10: 0757001297

Layer your own personalized combination of dry, nonperishable ingredients in pint or quart canning jars for storage -- and voilà, all the convenience of a mix without the mystery chemical additives of commercial ones! The 50 recipes here -- from Butter Pecan Bread to Beefy Bean Soup, and even beverage mixes like Southern Peach Tea -- couldn't be simpler or tastier. Each mix recipe is complete with instructions for preparing the mix as a gift item, even including pre-written gift tags all ready to be photocopied and affixed to the jar. If you've still got empty jars left, try some non-edible projects from Lauren Elise Donaldson's Mason Jar Crafts.

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 04/24/2008
ISBN-13: 9780618829255
ISBN-10: 0618829253

From penguins and giraffes to pooches, fat cats, pandas, and more, there are more cute cupcakes in this book than you can shake a spatula at. With its bounty of clever, original designs (including "aquarium" cupcakes decorated with goldfish crackers, jokey spaghetti-and-meatballs cupcakes, and adorably disgusting creepy-crawlers cupcakes), Hello, Cupcake is sure to have just the right sweet treat to suit any holiday party or gift-giving opportunity. For even more innovative designs, check out the authors' latest, Cupcakes, Cookies & Pie, Oh, My!

Publisher: William Morrow
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 10/01/2000
ISBN-13: 9780688175108
ISBN-10: 0688175104

Turn your visions of sugarplums into delectable reality with this comprehensive collection of candy recipes. Basic candies and chocolates are represented here, as are last-second gifts like Fudge-in-a-Minute; at-home versions of your favorite store-bought candies; and wintry holiday confections such as candy ornaments, chilled Coconut Snowballs, and yes, even sugarplums. While The Ultimate Candy Book can't be beat for selection, beginners may be more comfortable with the illustrated recipes in Carole Bloom's Truffles, Candies, and Confections: Techniques and Recipes for Candymaking.

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