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Home, Garden, and DIY March 2020
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| The New Gardener's Handbook: Grow a Beautiful & Bountiful Garden... by Daryl BeyersWhat it is: an appealingly comprehensive overview of gardening basics that encourages the use of both science and intuition by a New York Botanical Garden instructor.
Want a taste? "Gardeners grow by gardening, and to become a true gardener you must also learn to have fun in the garden."
Don't miss: the Gardener's Glossary sidebars; the detailed photos, illustrations, and diagrams. |
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| From Freezer to Cooker: Delicious Whole-Foods Meals for the Slow Cooker... by Polly Conner and Rachel TiemeyerWhat's inside: versatile, freezer-friendly recipes for busy households featuring non-processed meals that can be made in either a slow cooker or an Instant Pot; tips for freezing and basics for using the appliances.
About the authors: Polly Conner and Rachel Tiemeyer are popular bloggers and the authors of From Freezer to Table.
Recipes include: Peanut Butter Cup Steel Cut Oats; Denver Omelet Casserole; Pizza Soup; Chicken Philly Subs; BBQ Baby Back Ribs. |
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Pasta Grannies : the secrets of Italy's best home cooks
by Vicky Bennison
What it is: Inspired by the hugely popular YouTube channel of the same name, Pasta Grannies is a wonderful collection of time-perfected Italian recipes from the people who have spent a lifetime cooking for love, not a living: Italian grandmothers.
Is it for you? "The recipes are easy to follow and include callouts to the YouTube channel for a visual guide. Bennison’s inviting cookbook of homey recipes celebrates pasta-making traditions." (PW Reviews)
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One-day Diy : Modern Farmhouse Furniture: Beautiful Handmade Tables, Seating and More the Fast and Easy Way
by J. P. Strate
What it is: The DIY duo behind the YouTube Channel Rehab Life, through 20 all-new step-by-step woodworking projects, show readers that anyone can building amazing custom furniture and home décor inexpensively and efficiently.
Reviewers say: "With clear instructions, an easygoing tone, and brightly lit instructional and aspirational photographs, there is a lot to love—and tackle—in this encouraging book." (Publishers Weekly)
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| Half the Sugar, All the Love: 100 Easy, Low-Sugar Recipes for Every Meal of the Day by Jennifer Tyler Lee and Anisha I. Patel, MD, MSPHWhat's inside: a primer on the problems of added sugar and how to reduce it; 100 family-friendly, low-sugar recipes that often use fruits and vegetables for sweetness; nutritional information for each dish.
Recipes include: Strawberry Toaster Pastries; Blueberry Scones; Sloppy Joes; Shrimp Pad Thai; BBQ Chicken Pizza; Apple Crisp; Red Velvet Cupcakes; Chocolate Pudding; Ketchup; Newtella. |
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| Martha Stewart's Organizing: The Manual for Bringing Order to Your Life, Home & Routines by Martha StewartWhat it is: a practical, beautifully photographed how-to guide for organizing not only your home, but also your life, using routines and monthly checklists and offering hundreds of ideas, projects, and tips that cover cooking, home care, gardening, scheduling, and more.
Why is it a good thing? It's lovely to look at, wonderfully organized, and includes a few surprises, such as recipes and crafts. |
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Modern flexitarian : plant-inspired recipes you can flex to add fish, meat, or dairy
by Lucy Gwendoline Taylor
What it's about: If you're concerned about your health and the environment but aren't quite ready to commit to a fully vegetarian or vegan lifestyle, a flexitarian diet will work for you. Try these healthy, adaptable veg-based recipes alongside quick twists and suggestions that give you the freedom to enjoy meat, fish, or dairy from time to time.
Recipes include: braised chickpeas with preserved lemon, paneer and sweet pepper curry, Thai pumpkin curry, and almond polenta cake with raspberries.
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Yard and garden furniture : plans and step-by-step projects to create 20 useful outdoor projects
by William H Hylton
What it is: With step-by-step instructions, coordinating photography, supply lists, cutting plans, and assembly views, you’ll be equipped with inspiration and guidance to create a wide variety of yard and garden furniture pieces.
Is it for you? Perfect for both beginners and more experienced woodworkers, projects range in skill level and difficulty so there’s something for everyone to learn, create, and accomplish.
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Chunky knits : cozy hats, scarves and more made simple with extra-large yarn
by Alyssarhaye Graciano
What it's about: In this guide for crafters of all levels, check out 30 fun, stylish patterns that use large and oversized yarns, with clever tips and tricks and conversational-style instructions.
Is it for you? With this book full of no-fail patterns and a basketful of chunky yarns, you can learn new stitches with confidence and have cool custom pieces in no time at all.
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The Blue Zones kitchen : 100 recipes to live to 100
by Dan Buettner
What it's about: Draws on the culinary traditions of world regions associated with longevity to offer such recipes as Sardinian Herbed Lentil Minestrone, Cornmeal Waffles and Okinawan Sweet Potatoes.
Why you might like it: Innovative, easy to follow, and delicious, these healthy living recipes make the Blue Zones lifestyle even more attainable, thereby improving your health, extending your life, and filling your kitchen with happiness.
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