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Home, Garden, and DIY January 2017
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| The Enchilada Queen Cookbook: Enchiladas, Fajitas, Tamales, and More Classic Recipes... by Sylvia Casares with Dotty GriffithFrom homemade tortillas to creamy-fresh "Picamole" salsa to a flavorful "Holy Trinity" spice blend, this collection of Tex-Mex recipes makes it clear that "Enchilada Queen" Sylvia Casares has earned her crown. In addition to enchilada recipes that range from traditional to inventive, home cooks will also be tempted by her tutorials on tamales, soups, drinks, and dessert. Along with co-author Dotty Griffith, Casares argues that while Tex-Mex isn't authentic Mexican food, it's a distinctive cuisine in its own right -- an assertion she proves on every page of this book, which Publishers Weekly deems "the only Tex-Mex cookbook you'll ever need." |
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| Smashed, Mashed, Boiled, and Baked -- and Fried, Too! A Celebration of Potatoes... by Raghavan IyerA James Beard Award-winner and self-confessed "potato-holic," Raghavan Iyer is your enthusiastic guide on this round-the-world tour of potato recipes. Possibly the most delicious type of tuber, the humble potato is also one of the most versatile, lending itself to samosas, pierogis, and gnocchi, as well as more unusual variations such as cheesy tarragon tots, mojito potato-pomegranate salad, and chocolate sweet potato pound cake. With mouth-watering color photos and a special index listing which recipes work for which dietary needs, this book is attractive as well as accessible -- even the most complicated dishes can be prepared by cooks with "patience and a willingness to deep fry" (Library Journal). |
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| Marbled, Swirled, and Layered: 150 Recipes and Variations for Artful Bars, Cookies, Pies... by Irvin Lin; photography by Linda XiaoIn his debut cookbook, pastry chef and blogger Irvin Lin lays down a solid groundwork of baking basics before launching into his imaginative dessert recipes, which are designed to be both visually dazzling and delectable. Appealing to various skill levels and palates, Lin shares recipes for more than 200 treats (including cinnamon spiral icebox cookies and Seville orange bars with salted shortbread and gin meringue), infusing his proficiency and humor into each, no matter how simple or complex. For further creative pastries, bakers may want to try Erin Patinkin and Agatha Kulaga's Ovenly; those who want to keep honing their core skills can't go wrong with Dorie Greenspan's Baking. |
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| Gardenista: The Definitive Guide to Stylish Outdoor Spaces by Michelle Slatalla with the editors of Gardenista; photography by Matthew WilliamsIf you've ever visited Gardenista.com, you know that it sits at the intersection of inspiration and practicality, and this book version serves the same purpose. Dedicated to the notion of cultivating harmonious outdoor living spaces through both horticulture and décor, editor Michelle Slatalla offers up DIY design projects, outdoor building case studies, advice from professionals, and planting guides (arranged by color and climate) -- not to mention hundreds of sumptuous, detail-rich photos to kick-start your creativity. Best of all, many of the photos are accompanied by "Steal This Look" lists, allowing you to turn garden envy into action. |
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| Furniture Makeovers: Simple Techniques for Transforming Furniture with Paint... by Barb BlairBarb Blair, owner of furniture design shop Knack Studios, certainly does have a knack for creating charming and original repurposed furniture, and in this lively, colorful book, she shares 24 of her favorite furniture makeover techniques. Photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions walk you through the various makeover methods, which include spray painting, distressing, dip dyeing, wallpapering, and applying gold leaf. And if directions alone aren't enough, the gorgeous gallery of before and after photos at the end will surely inspire you to transform those shabby hand-me-down items and thrift store furniture into beautiful, unique pieces you'll want to show off. |
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| Spruce: A Step-by-Step Guide to Upholstery and Design by Amanda BrownDedicated home decorators who are desperate to refresh worn-out old furniture or revamp their thrift store finds will relish this modern, practical introduction to DIY upholstery. Using a framework of five simple projects, professional upholsterer Amanda Brown walks readers through the skills needed to reupholster furniture of various shapes and sizes. Some specialty tools are required, but Brown writes with authority and verve, and her detailed, beginner-friendly instructions are illustrated with photographs at every step. Brave DIY-ers will come away feeling empowered by this "wonderfully readable volume that speaks to current style" (Library Journal). |
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| The Furniture Bible by Christophe PournyIn this comprehensive and well-organized book, high-profile furniture restorer Christophe Pourny shares his considerable expertise. Whether your tastes (and budget) run toward flea market chic or upscale boutiques, Pourny has advice on how to find, evaluate, and purchase antique furniture. Moreover, his photo-illustrated instructions for resurfacing, restoring, and cleaning (including recipes for DIY polishes and pigments) can be used on antiques and modern pieces alike. Aptly titled, The Furniture Bible is a "fantastic go-to source for furniture care" (Library Journal). To round out your furniture know-how with building tips, pick up Nathan Rafael's Handmade Furniture. |
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| The Handbuilt Home: 34 Simple, Stylish & Budget-Friendly Woodworking Projects... by Ana WhiteIf you've ever suffered from furniture-shopping sticker shock and would rather build your own gorgeous, sturdy, one-of-a-kind, handmade pieces but have no idea how, then this DIY book from popular blogger Ana White is the one for you. Experienced woodworkers may scoff at the simplicity of these projects, but beginners will be amazed at the extent and variety of furniture pieces they can make using this book's friendly, clear, and well-illustrated instructions -- and mostly off-the-shelf materials. Newbies, resist the temptation to jump right into your favorite project; the "Getting Started" section provides crucial information on tools and techniques that you'll need to be successful. |
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