Publisher: Pintail
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 04/02/2013
ISBN-13: 9780143187486
ISBN-10: 0143187481

James Cunningham, host of the Cooking Channel's Eat St., shifts gears from truck to table with this fascinating and user-friendly collection of over 125 recipes from food trucks in the U.S., U.K., and Canada. Covering a diverse range of cooking styles and cultural influences -- from street food stalwarts like hot dogs and tacos to fusion dishes like kimchee quesadillas and carrot cake perogies -- the recipes are arranged by difficulty, beginning with easy snacks and continuing through main dishes and desserts. And when you're not in the mood to cook, the handy "Truck Finder" list will help you track down your favorite food trucks.

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Publisher: Lark Crafts
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 03/05/2013
ISBN-13: 9781454704003
ISBN-10: 1454704004

If you've ever struggled to find exactly the right font, this introduction to the art of hand-lettering will be a welcome deviation from digitally designed text. After a quick explanation of the basic terms and techniques, most of the book is devoted to tutorials from 16 different artists, each of whom describes the tools and processes they use to create their signature hand-lettered alphabets. With beautiful photos of the artists' work and detailed instructions for trying the various styles, Creative Lettering will appeal to artists of all kinds. Hone your lettering skills even further with Modern Mark Making: From Classic Calligraphy to Hip Hand-Lettering by Lisa Engelbrecht.

Publisher: Storey Publishing
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 03/26/2013
ISBN-13: 9781612120294
ISBN-10: 1612120296

Whether you're young or just young at heart, you won't be able to resist this cheerful, family-friendly guide to building your own clubhouse. No previous construction skills? No problem. Carpenter and teacher Lee Mothes provides not only basic plans for several types of treehouses and playhouses, but also guidance on everything from how to use basic hand tools to how to build with inexpensive or recycled materials. Simple, step-by-step instructions accompanied by clear, charmingly retro illustrations make the building process fun for kids and adults alike. For more outdoor activities this summer, check out Sew a Backyard Adventure by Susan Maw and Sally Bell.

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Publisher: Storey Publishing
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 03/12/2013
ISBN-13: 9781612120164
ISBN-10: 1612120164

In this accessible, illustrated handbook, home energy consultant Paul Sheckel presents a comprehensive look at home energy efficiency, including the use of alternative energy sources such as wind, solar, hydro, and biofuel. Some of Sheckel's suggested energy-saving methods are simple (replacing leaky windows) and some are complicated (making your own biogas), but all are explained and organized clearly, allowing you to select only the methods that work for your home. Packed with "practical advice and realistic assessments of alternative energy" (Library Journal), The Homeowner's Energy Handbook is a valuable resource for any pragmatic, environmentally conscious homeowner.

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Comfort food is for everyone! In Betty Goes Vegan, Annie and Dan Shannon proved that even Betty Crocker recipes can be modified for vegans.  So whether you're a vegan with a nostalgic longing for old family recipes, or you're considering a more vegan diet but aren't sure where to start, you'll find something delicious in these cookbooks that emphasize comforting, satisfying, vegan dishes.

Publisher: Fair Winds Press
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 10/01/2011
ISBN-13: 9781592334643
ISBN-10: 1592334644

Take the stress out of healthy, vegetable-based cooking with these vegan slow cooker recipes designed to yield maximum flavor for minimum effort. Food blogger Kathy Hester puts a vegan spin not only on standard comfort foods such as casseroles, soups, and stews, but also less-traditional slow cooker fare such as breakfasts, breads, and desserts. Hester's strategy focuses on ease and versatility: recipes are refreshingly unfussy, prep time is quick, and an ingredient substitution list allows you to adjust recipes to suit your own diet and lifestyle. This down-to-earth cookbook might be just the incentive you need to make home cooking a daily habit.

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Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 05/25/2009
ISBN-13: 9780738212722
ISBN-10: 0738212725

Isa Chandra Moskowitz, author of several popular cookbooks (including the bestselling Veganomicon) has earned a passionate following among vegans. Here, she turns her characteristic wit and creativity toward breakfast and brunch, serving up vegan-friendly brunch staples (amazingly egg-free omelets, quiches, and benedicts), money-saving workarounds (homemade vegan Italian sausage), and indulgent innovations (chocolate beer waffles with cashew cream). Garnished with gorgeous color photos and tips for hosting a successful brunch, this crowd-pleasing cookbook offers plenty of attitude and inspiration. For more ideas on vegan entertaining, check out Colleen Patrick-Goudreau's The Vegan Table: 200 Unforgettable Recipes for Entertaining Every Guest at Every Occasion

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Publisher: Da Capo Lifelong
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 05/08/2012
ISBN-13: 9780738215723
ISBN-10: 0738215724

While a lot of meatless grilling guides rely heavily on meat substitutes, Grilling Vegan Style goes deeper than the usual veggie burgers and tofu dogs, offering up "a varied, full slate of meal options" (Library Journal). Sure, plenty of these recipes do incorporate meat substitutes such as tofu, tempeh, and seitan, but there are also tons of recipes featuring fresh, unprocessed vegetables and fruit. Sauces and condiments such as King Wasabi Marinade and Lime and Pepper Sauce help you spice things up, and recipes for salads, sides, desserts, and cocktails ensure that your vegan meals from the grill will be savored from start to finish.

Publisher: Da Capo Press
Check Library Catalog Pub Date: 03/02/2009
ISBN-13: 9780738212289
ISBN-10: 0738212288

Anyone -- whether vegan, vegetarian, or omnivore -- who loves soul-food flavors can find something scrumptious and satisfying to cook in this homey-yet-avant-garde book. Covering the full range of what author Bryant Terry terms "Afro-Diasporic cuisine," Vegan Soul Kitchen presents such tempting, healthful dishes as Cajun-Creole Spiced Tempeh Pieces with Creamy Grits, Agave-Sweetened Orange-Orange Pekoe Tea (sure to "satisfy the snootiest of Sweet Tea connoisseurs"), Citrus and Spice Pickled Watermelon Rind, and many more. Plus, for those who believe that cooking and great tunes go hand-in-hand, soulful soundtrack suggestions accompany each recipe.