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Home, Garden, and DIY March 2019
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| Creating Sanctuary: Sacred Garden Spaces, Plant-Based Medicine, and Daily... by Jessi Bloom; photographs by Shawn LinehanWhat it is: a practical and inspirational book that clearly explains how to better connect with nature by creating a peaceful space in your own backyard that incorporates plants, benches, lanterns, and more.
Don't miss: profiles of 50 special plants, such as bee balm, including their medicinal properties and self-care uses. |
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| Home Cheese Making: From Fresh and Soft to Firm, Blue, Goat's Milk, and More... by Ricki CarrollWhat it is: a thoroughly updated 4th edition of the bestselling classic by "Cheese Queen" Ricki Carroll that covers cheesemaking (ingredients, equipment, techniques, etc.), troubleshooting, cheese recipes (Farmhouse Cheddar, Cream Cheese, and more), and recipes that include cheese (like Goat Cheese and Honey Ice Cream).
Did you know? Two hundred years ago in the U.S., all cheese was homemade. |
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| The C.H.A.O.S.* Cure: Clean Your House and Calm Your Soul in 15 Minutes by Marla Cilley (aka The FlyLady)Who it's for: Readers who are overwhelmed by C.H.A.O.S (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) and who'd like an upbeat guide to cleaning, tidying, and developing habits to make home life easier.
Sections include: "The Genius of Sticky Notes and Other Simple Systems;" "Perfection Is Like Quicksand;" "Extinguish Your Hot Spots;" "Laundering Lessons;" "Perfectly Imperfect Cooking;" and "Refresh Your Home, Refresh You." |
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| My Greek Table: Authentic Flavors and Modern Home Cooking From my Kitchen to Yours by Diane KochilasWhat it is: a delightful companion book to the author's PBS cooking/travel show My Greek Table and a personal guide to delicious Greek home cooking, both classic and modern.
Recipes include: Baklava Oatmeal; Feta Cheese Sauce; Homemade Pita Chips; Crispy Leek Fritters; Skillet Pork with Honey and Spices; Spanakopita Grilled Cheese; Dark Chocolate Ouzo Orange Mousse. |
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Aquafaba : sweet and savory vegan recipes made egg-free with the magic of bean water
by Zsu Dever
What it is: the story of how the aquafaba bean liquid properties were discovered, how to use it, and how to make fabulous recipes, including: waffles crepes quiche burgers macarons marshmallows
Who it's for: boon to vegans, people with egg allergies, and anyone interested in innovative cooking with a magical new ingredient
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| My Sweet Mexico: Recipes for Authentic Breads, Pastries, Candies, Beverages... by Fany GersonWhat it is: a fun tour of Mexican sweets with authentic, traditional recipes as well as celebrated pastry chef Fany Gerson's interpretations of her home country's classics.
Recipes include: Vanilla Cordial; Milk Fudge; Three Kings Bread; Tres Leches Cake; Apricot Sorbet; Rice Pudding; and Pumpkin-Seed Candy.
Don't miss: the culinary histories at the beginning of each chapter. |
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The Harvest Baker: 150 Sweet & Savory Recipes Celebrating the Fresh-Picked...
by Ken Haedrich
What it is: 150 delicious baked goods that are full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs and go far beyond zucchini bread and carrot cake
Recipes include: From Bacon, Cheddar, and Fresh Corn Muffins to Fresh Fennel and Italian Sausage Pizza, Spaghetti Squash and Parmesan Quiche, and Brown Sugar Rhubarb Tart Squares, and more
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No-Bake Cakes & Treats : Delectable Sweets Without Turning on the Oven
by Hannah Miles
What it is: over 100 sweet treats with absolutely no need for conventional baking, using your fridge, freezer, microwave or blender - or even your slow cooker, bread machine or sandwich toaster!
Recipes include: from Iced Lemon Meringue Cake, Striped Blueberry Cheesecake and Deep-Pan Double-Chocolate Mousse Pie, to traybakes with a twist, such as Rocky Road White Knuckle Ride, Trillionaire's Toffee Tiffin, and Orange & Hazelnut 'Brownie' Bars
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Carrollton Public Library 1700 Keller Springs Road, Carrollton Texas 75006 4220 North Josey Lane, Carrollton Texas 75010 |
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