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Home, Garden, and DIYSeptember 2015 |
"But one strange year, Halloween came early..."
~ from Ray Bradbury's Something Wicked This Way Comes |
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| The Broad Fork: Recipes for the Wide World of Vegetables and Fruits by Hugh Acheson"What the hell do I do with kohlrabi?" Spurred by this blunt question from a neighbor, James Beard Award winner Hugh Acheson assembled what he calls a "vegetable-centric guide to seasonal offerings." This collection of 200 recipes features over 50 different types of fruits and veggies, from staples such as potatoes, carrots, and apples, to more esoteric items such as sunchokes, fiddlehead ferns, and salsify. So much variety could seem daunting in less sure hands, but Acheson's enthusiastic attitude makes it feel exciting instead. Illustrated with mouthwatering color photos, The Broad Fork is perfect for gardeners, CSA members, or anyone curious about how to make a tasty kohlrabi salad.
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Tex-mex from scratch
by Jonas Cramby
Offers 70 delectable recipes for making Tex-Mex meals from scratch, including antojitos, shrimp taquitos, caramel ice cream and hibiscus margarita as well as providing tips for making the best taco, perfecting guacamole and making a barbecue smoker.
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| Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking: Authentic Dishes for the Home Cook by Maangchi with Lauren ChattmanPopular YouTube creator Maangchi switches from video to print in this cookbook that Publishers Weekly calls "essential" for newcomers to authentic Korean cuisine. With an upbeat tone and a focus on home cooking, Maangchi begins with the basics (various types of rice), and then dives into detailed instructions for preparing iconic dishes such as bulgogi, bibimbap, and kimchi, as well as tons of other tempting soups, sides, and snacks. Alongside the recipes, you'll get the lowdown on equipment, mealtime etiquette, and sourcing ingredients. If Maangchi gives you a taste for Asian flavors, expand your repertoire with Leela Punyaratabandhu's Simple Thai Food and Bee Yin Low's Easy Chinese Recipes. |
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Get your bake on : sweet and savory recipes from my home to yours
by Brian Emmett
"Cook up some delicious, down-home goodness with this cookbook of more than seventy-five sweet and savory recipes from Brian Emmett, grand prize winner of CBS's The American Baking Competition. In 2013, Brian Emmett burst onto the culinary scene with his charm, confidence, and superior baking and cooking skills on season one of The American Baking Competition. He won over the hearts of Americans nationwide, who watched this enthusiastic husband and father immerse himself in his passion--and, ultimately,take home the illustrious title of "Top Amateur Baker." Now, in Bake Off, Brian shares over seventy-five recipes that leave no doubt as to why he was crowned champion on the show. This cookbook encompasses a hearty mixture of The American Baking Competition favorites, brand-new concoctions, and Emmett family recipes passed down through generations. Staying true to the show's theme, there are plenty of sweets: From miniature tarts to his famous Cakey Chocolate Chip Cookie, Brian's baked goods are sure to satisfy even the most demanding of sweet tooths. But Bake Off also features a strong savory element with classic, feel-good recipes such as Sunday Brunch Strada and Beef Chili with Buttermilk Cornbread. So grab a spoon, America--Brian's back, and he's ready to dish!"
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A taste of cowboy : ranch recipes and tales from the trail
by Kent Rollins
Accompanied by entertaining stories and poetry, an authentic cowboy and TV veteran presents a guide to comfort food that gets creative with pantry ingredients to create such dishes as Sweet Heat Chopped Barbecue Sandwiches and Bread Pudding With Whisky Cream Sauce. 35,000 first printing.
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Ice pops! : 50 delicious, fresh and fabulous icy treats
by Cesar Roden
Serving up fun techniques for working with molds, choosing sticks, creating stripes and swirls, suspending ingredients and adding decorations, a cool guide features 50 recipes for making artisanal, fresh-fruit ice pops that are bursting with spices, herbs, coffee, chocolate and nuts.
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| The Indestructible Houseplant: 200 Beautiful Plants That Everyone Can Grow by Tovah Martin; photographs by Kindra ClineffExperienced indoor gardeners may already be familiar with Tovah Martin's expert guidance when it comes to potted plants and terrariums, but this book isn't for those with experience -- rather, it's for "windowsill-gardener wannabees" who struggle to keep even a spider plant alive. According to Martin, the key to nurturing houseplants isn't to try harder, but rather to select the right plant. Martin provides a browsable list of 200 "indestructibles" so that you can find your perfect plant match -- one that works for your space and lifestyle. Indoor gardening techniques and tips for working plants into your décor are also included, making The Indestructible Houseplant a fantastic confidence-building resource. |
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Growing vegetables in the Great Plains
by Joseph R. Thomasson
Covers transplants, mulches, plant nutrition, pest control, weeds, water management, and wind protection, and offers advice on growing the most popular varieties of vegetables
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Chinese brush painting : flowers
by Joan Lok
Introduces basic brushwork found in Chinese brush painting, providing step-by-step instructions for painting thirty-six different flowers
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| Geek Knits: Over 30 Projects for Fantasy Fanatics, Science Fiction Fiends... by Toni Carr; photographs by Kyle CassidySince knitting tends to foster a deep and passionate devotion, it's hardly surprising that many knitters are also fervent fans in other areas of their lives. In Geek Knits, Toni Carr (known in fandom circles as "Joan of Dark") addresses such knitters with designs inspired by fantasy, science fiction, and other fan-favorite genres across all media. Here you'll find a Doctor Who-style bow tie, a pet-sized Starfleet uniform, and a deerstalker hat (à la Sherlock Holmes), as well as a soft toy dire wolf (modeled by George R.R. Martin himself in one of several celebrity cameos). And if your preferred fandom isn't represented, don't panic -- try Carr's previous book, Knits for Nerds. |
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Wrapped in color : 30 shawls to knit
by Maie Landra
A collection of 30 knitted shawl patterns for high-quality, vibrantly colored wearables using Koigu's popular signature materials organizes patterns by weights, from ultra-luxe lace to popular bulky yarns. Original.
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Knitting fresh brioche : creating two-color twists & turns
by Nancy Marchant
Introduces an original brioche technique for two-color brioche rib, providing step-by-step instructions for all aspects of the technique, from basic stitches to repairing mistakes, and includes twelve shawl and scarf projects for practice
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| DIY Wardrobe Makeovers: Alter, Refresh & Refashion Your Clothes... by Suzannah Hamlin StanleyIf you've ever tried on a piece of clothing only to learn that the term "ready to wear" doesn't apply in your case, this is the book you've been waiting for. Each of the friendly step-by-step tutorials in DIY Wardrobe Makeovers show you how to use an average home sewing machine to turn off-the-rack clothes into tailored, personalized fashion. Though some of the makeovers transform (turning a dress into a top or flared pants into skinny pants, for instance) while others adapt (shortening hems or letting out waistbands), all turn something ill-fitting into something you can wear with pride. For further wardrobe rehab, pick up The Refashion Handbook by Beth Huntington.
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Hexagon happenings : 15 quilts & projects
by Carolyn Forster
Discusses the use of hexagon shapes in quilting, from how to make a template and cutting to straightening with inserts or by trimming, and provides fifteen projects to practice
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Arts & crafts furniture projects
by Gregory Paolini
Shares nine furniture making projects in the style of the late-nineteenth-century aesthetic movement, each of which builds on previous skills while introducing new ones
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Halloween: Costumes, Carving, and Crafts
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| Extreme Pumpkin Carving by Vic Hood and Jack A. WilliamsIf the words "jack-o'-lantern" cause you to conjure up an image of three glowing triangles and a toothy grin, Extreme Pumpkin Carving may offer you a dramatic alternative. Woodworkers Vic Hood and Jack A. Williams urge would-be pumpkin artists to bypass the tedious, messy hollowing process and skip straight to the carving. Done with basic kitchen knives and various woodcarving tools, their designs use relief-carving to create meticulous, vivid faces out of pumpkins of all sizes. Want to pump up the fright factor on your jack-o'-lanterns? Check out the ghastly gourds in Tom Nardone's Extreme Pumpkins and Extreme Pumpkins II. |
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| Artful Halloween: 31 Frightfully Elegant Projects by Susan WasingerIn Artful Halloween, designer Susan Wasinger proves that Halloween decorating can be eerie and atmospheric without being tacky or expensive. Using basic (and often repurposed) materials, crafters of all skill levels can easily create an arcane ambience with alchemy-inspired garlands and dainty "blood"-spattered bouquets; liven up a photobooth with clever felt beards and paper hats; or pretty up pumpkins with paint, ribbons, and studs. If "a bit of style and eco-chic" (Library Journal) is what you're after this October 31st, don't miss Artful Halloween. |
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Homemade Halloween
by Fox Chapel Publishing
Provides ideas and tips for Halloween costumes, decorations, parties, and food
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A ghostly good time : the family Halloween handbook
by Woman's Day
Complemented by more than two hundred full-color photographs, a family-friendly guide to Halloween is filled with delicious recipes, fun-filled games, ghoulish decorations, creative crafts, ingenious costume ideas, and party-planning suggestions to help everyone in the family enjoy the spookiest holiday of the year. Original.
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Halloween : the best of Martha Stewart living
by Martha Stewart
A compendium of the top Halloween ideas published in the magazine over the last decade is divided into two sections including "Tricking," which includes coverage of pumpkin carving and lighting; and "Treating," which covers theme parties. Original.
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The big book of Halloween : creative & creepy projects for revellers of all ages
by Laura Dover Doran
A creative guide to the Halloween holiday presents detailed instructions for a variety of entertaining projects for all ages, including costumes for children and adults, spooky decorating ideas, recipes for Halloween treats, and tips on carving pumpkins. 40,000 first printing. BOMC Crafter's Choice.
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Fun-to-make crafts for Halloween
by Tom Daning
Each of these 150 craft projects for Halloween can be made from easy-to-find materials and the easy-to-follow directions include full-color photographs to help make the assembly simple. Simultaneous.
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