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Home, Garden, and DIY September 2018
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| Jam Session: A Fruit-Preserving Handbook by Joyce Goldstein; photographs by Ed AndersonWhat it is: a beautifully photographed and clearly written guide to preserving various fruits, presented by a James Beard Award-winning chef and covering fruits of each season plus preserving basics.
Recipes include: Strawberry Jam, Apricot Mustard, Spiced Whole Cherries, Pickled Peaches, Plum Chutney, Eggplant Conserve, Tomato Sauce, Membrillo, Lime Marmalade, and Roasted Pumpkin Butter. |
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Practical houseplant book
by Fran Bailey
What it is: a resource for indoor gardeners, containing 200 in-depth plant profiles, filled with an abundance of advice, creative inspiration, strong visual aesthetics and practical step-by-step detail for successfully cultivating and caring for houseplants.
Reviewers say: "Large images, easy-to-read type, a thoughtful layout, and lots of lists (items needed for a succulent wreath; golden rules for watering) make this especially good for novices." (LJ)
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The advanced photography guide
by David Taylor
What it is: This practical, visual guide offers photographers advice, inspiration and basic techniques for taking their digital images to the next level, including experimenting with lenses, exposure and aperture and how to use framing and cropping techniques effectively.
How advanced is it? As well as refreshing existing knowledge, you will learn how to freeze movement, use filters, create brilliant images from multiple exposures, and more.
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| The Kitchen Shortcut Bible: More than 200 Recipes to Make Real Food Real Fast by Bruce Weinstein and Mark ScarboroughWhat it is: a new way of thinking about making good meals quickly, which embraces non-traditional uses for some ingredients and kitchen utensils (including waffle irons and colanders).
Reviewers say: "So many surprising inspirations appear here that even jaded cooks may learn a thing or two" (Booklist).
Recipes include: No-Hassle Bacon and Eggs for a Crowd; No-Bake Carrot-Cake Cookies; Egg Rolls; Falafel Burgers; Instant Gnocchi; One-Pot Chorizo Mac and Chickpeas; and Bundt-Pan Hen and Dressing. |
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| One-Pan Wonders: Fuss-Free Meals for Your Sheet Pan, Dutch Oven, Skillet, Roasting... by America's Test KitchenWhat's inside: Over 130 taste-tested recipes that can each be cooked in a single vessel, from a roasting pan to a slow cooker and beyond, with recipes organized by cooking container and illustrated with color photos.
Recipes include: Skillet Paella, Indian-Style Chicken Curry, Spicy Shrimp Skewers with Cheesy Grits, and Breakfast Pizza. |
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