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Home, Garden, and DIY January 2019
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| Micro Living: 40 Innovative Tiny Houses Equipped for Full-Time Living, in 400... by Derek "Deek" DiedricksenWhat's inside: a colorful, photo-filled look at 40 tiny homes that vary wildly in style and location, with floor plans are included for each.
Don't miss: "In Retrospect," where owners share what they would have done differently, and "The Inside Story," which notes why tiny houses aren't for everyone, discusses how to use a tiny kitchen, and more.
Author buzz: Diedricksen hosts HGTV's Tiny House Builders. |
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| Ground Rules: 100 Easy Lessons for Growing a More Glorious Garden by Kate FreyWhat it is: a vibrant guide to creating pleasing, personalized gardens using a sustainable approach, illustrated with beautiful photos.
Rules include: make a list of plants or colors you like; be lavish with containers; learn to hydrozone; never, ever plant invasives!
Want a taste? "A garden must work well within its local conditions and the framework of your life." |
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| Sweet Home Cafe Cookbook: A Celebration of African American Cooking by Albert G. Lukas and Jessica Harris; contributions by Jerome GrantWhat's inside: over 100 traditional and new recipes (organized by region) and food history, all informed by the (U.S.) National Museum of African American History and its popular Sweet Home Café.
Recipes include: Field Green Salad, Hoppin' John, Maryland Crab Cakes, Jamaican Grilled Jerk Chicken, and Banana Pudding.
For fans of: Michael Twitty, Carla Hall, and Todd Richards. |
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Israeli Soul: Easy, Essential, Delicious
by Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook
What's inside: Authors Solomonov and Cook go straight to the food of the people—the great dishes that are the soul of Israeli cuisine. Usually served from tiny eateries, hole-in-the-wall restaurants, or market stalls, these specialties have passed from father to son or mother to daughter for generations.
Recipes include: Their finds include meals in the hand like falafel and pita; juicy, grilled and roasted spice-rubbed meats; stuffed vegetables; a wealth of chopped vegetable salads; a five-minute fluffy hummus with more than two dozen toppings; pastries, ice creams, and shakes.
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The great grilled cheese book : grown-up recipes for a childhood classic
by Eric Greenspan
What's inside: Offers fifty recipes for grilled cheese sandwiches, from the simple to the sophisticated, and includes tips on the best cheeses and breads and notes on the best cooking techniques.
Recipes include: "The Champ" (a taleggio and short rib extravaganza); the "Johnny Pastrami," which combines pastrami with the bite and freshness of apple chutney; and "The Tomater" with creamy mozzarella and a sun-dried tomato spread.
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Avocaderia : avocado recipes for a healthier, happier life by Alessandro BiggiWhat's inside: Innovative and wholesome recipes for living your best avo life, from Brooklyn's Avocaderia, the world's first avocado bar.
Recipes include: Imaginative and playful, this book delivers recipes that nourish your heart, stomach, and soul; including: Baked Avocado with Egg and Crunchy Parm, Guac-Fried Tots with Pico de Gallo, Zucchini Spaghetti with Avocado Pesto, and Avo-Lime Cheesecake. Try it because: the avocado isn't just a superfood packed with nutrients and heart-healthy fat—it's a versatile ingredient that gets people excited about eating well.
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| A Meatloaf in Every Oven: Two Chatty Cooks, One Iconic Dish and Dozens of Recipes... by Frank Bruni and Jennifer SteinhauerWhat's inside: witty writing by two New York Times journalists, tips on pans and ingredients, and an assortment of side dish and meatloaf recipes that cover time and geography and includes offerings by Paul Ryan, Nancy Pelosi, Michael Solomonov, Melissa Clark, and Bobby Flay.
Recipes include: Swedish Meatball Loaf, Turkey Meatloaf Muffins, Jerk Chicken Loaf, Tuna Melt Loaf, and Cheeseburger and Fries Loaf. |
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All about cake by Christina TosiWhat's inside: In this sugar-fueled cookbook, the chef, owner and founder of Milk Bar helps bakers of all levels to indulge in both classic flavors and true originals, revealing the method behind her team’s creativity to help invent any cake flavor imaginable.
Recipes include: Creamsicle Crock-Pot Cake, Arnold Palmer Sheet Cake, Key Lime Pie Cupcakes, and Strawberry Lemon Cake Truffles.
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| Art of the Pie: A Practical Guide to Homemade Crusts, Fillings, and Life by Kate McDermottWhat it is: a popular primer on pie (both savory and sweet) by a self-taught home baker who reminisces about her life; recommends ingredients, methods, and tools; provides detailed instructions for making crusts; and discusses life lessons we can learn from making pie.
Recipes include: Cookie Crumb Crust, Vegan Pie Dough, Buttermilk Pie, Pie Pops, English Pork Pies, and Apple Quince Pie. |
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| The Book of Greens: A Cook's Compendium of 40 Varieties, from Arugula to Watercress... by Jenn Louis with Kathleen SquiresWhat it is: an IACP Award-winning guide to greens that includes information on origin, season, flavor, and nutrition, along with tips on buying, storing, and cleaning, as well as 150 recipes.
Recipes include: Swiss Chard Polenta; Green Pancakes; Slow-Braised Spigarello; Coconut Milk Rice Porridge with Tatsoi; Kimchi Soda; and Lettuce and Carrot Cake. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Largo Public Library | 120 Central Park Dr. Largo, FL 33771 | 727.587.6715 |
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