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Home, Garden, and DIY May 2019
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| Where Cooking Begins: Uncomplicated Recipes to Make You a Great Cook by Carla Lalli MusicWhat it is: a modern cookbook (ordering staples online is encouraged) showcasing the author's six most-used cooking methods, 70 flexible recipes, her shopping philosophy, and tips for a pared-down kitchen.
Author buzz: Though Carla Lalli Music is Bon Appétit's Food Director, this book focuses on her life as a home cook.
Try this next: new cooks should check out Mark Bittman's or America's Test Kitchen's clearly written books featuring well-tested recipes. |
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Living With Air Plants : A Beginner's Guide to Growing and Displaying Tillandsia
by Yoshiharu Kashima
What it's about: Air plants require no soil-- just some spritzing, soaking, the right sunlight and good air circulation. The they work in just about any space! Discover everything you need to know, from basic cultivation and creative display.
Is it for you? If you've ever despaired of having a green thumb, give air plants a try! Their simple needs are perfect for indoor areas and those new to caring for plants.
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Elements of family style : elegant spaces for everyday life
by Erin T Gates
What it is: Organized by room, this decorating guide offers advice, inspiration, and ideas for designing a home with children, pets, and all the messes of life, but still reflects the owner's personality and style.
Why you might like it: "With tons of great captioned color photographs, Gates goes room by room in search of the best home-decorating solutions for families. In a very personal narrative, Gates delves into her own life and explains how, exactly, chic and Lego storage can coexist." (Booklist)
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Gifts from the Kitchen
by Annie Rigg
What it covers: Accompanied by creative packaging ideas and with a huge variety of recipes and ideas for every season and occasion.
Is it for you? From madeleines and macarons to slow-roasted tomatoes and beetroot-cured salmon -- there is sure to be something for everyone here.
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Outer order, inner calm : declutter & organize to make more room for happiness
by Gretchen Rubin
What it's about: The best-selling author reveals the link between external order and inner calm, listing more than 150 customizable ideas for minimizing clutter to promote better productivity, creativity and energy.
What it offers: "The benefits of achieving organization are many, including fostering peace within relationships and a sense of possibility." (Booklist )
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Nature play at home : creating outdoor spaces that connect children with the natural world
by Nancy Striniste
What it is: A hardworking and inspiring guide filled with ideas for incorporating natural materials and play structures into your yard to get your kids outside exploring and learning.
Is it for you? "Enjoying gardens that engage the five senses, creating yard fixtures to attract wildlife, and making a butterfly-friendly area are but a few of the ideas included in this eye-catching volume." (Library Journal)
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Life is a party : deliciously doable recipes to make every day a celebration
by David Burtka
What it's about: Collects recipes, party themes, playlists, and planning tips for gatherings in every season of the year.
Is it for you? Whether your event and budget are modest or you're going all-out, and whether the guest list is an intimate crew or it's a blowout bash, David's sixteen party themes-from cozy game nights at home to elegant New Year's fêtes-are built around doable, show-stopping menus that take the guesswork out of high-impact hosting.
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