Do It Yourself
May 2025
 

Be the Most Boss Pit Boss: Books on Barbecue
Secrets of the Butcher: How to Select, Cut, Prepare, and Cook Every Type of Meat
by Arthur Le Caisne

Arthur Le Caisne takes readers step-by-step through the ever-evolving and artisanal world of meat. Organized by type of protein -- beef, veal, pork, lamb, poultry, and turkey -- the book categorizes and describes the origin and characteristics of the best of each type. Secrets of the Butcher also includes state-of-the-art information on techniques and little know tricks of the trade.


"On page after inviting page, Arthur Le Caisne details everything you need to know (and much that you didn't know you needed to know but will be glad to) about beef, pork, lamb, poultry, and game."― Fine Cooking
Williams-Sonoma Grill School: Essential Techniques and Recipes for Great Outdoor Flavors
by Andrew Schloss & David Joachim

Grill experts Joachim and Schloss break down the essential information you need to “graduate” grill school. Learn about different types of grills and equipment and master the eight fundamental grilling techniques, including direct and indirect grilling, smoking, and la plancha. Organized by main ingredient and type of dish, each chapter features fresh recipes with flavor profiles from around the globe. 

"The new Williams-Sonoma Grill School book is bursting with tasty inspiration, from burgers to tacos to grilled fruit— with the volume turned way up!" ― Mini Magazine
Serial Griller: Grillmaster Secrets for Flame-Cooked Perfection
by Matt Moore

Taking us on a tour across America to round up authentic stories, covered recipes and practical tips from grill masters of the South and beyond, a self-proclaimed serial griller offers his own tried-and-true recipes for every part of the meal.

"To say I'm 'fired up' would be an understatement. Serial Griller is thoughtful, intentional, and downright mouth-watering. Matt Moore is taking your backyard grill game to a whole new level." — Michael Solomonov, James Beard-winning chef and restaurateur 
Black Smoke : African Americans and the United States of Barbecue
by Adrian Miller

Across America, the pure love and popularity of barbecue cookery has gone through the roof. Prepared in one regional style or another, in the South and beyond, barbecue is one of the nation's most distinctive culinary arts. And people aren't just eating it; they're also reading books and articles and watching TV shows about it. But why is it, asks Adrian Miller--admitted 'cuehead and longtime certified barbecue judge--that in today's barbecue culture African Americans don't get much love? In Black Smoke, Miller chronicles how Black barbecuers, pitmasters, and restauranteurs helped develop this cornerstone of American foodways and how they are coming into their own today.
Barbecue Sauces Rubs and Marinades: Bastes, Butters, and Glazes, Too
by Steven Raichlen

Barbecue sauces, rubs, and marinades are every griller's secret weapon--the flavor boosters that give grilled food its character, personality, depth, and soul. Steven Raichlen, America's "master griller" (Esquire), has completely updated and revised his bestselling encyclopedia of chile-fired rubs, lemony marinades, buttery bastes, pack-a-wallop sauces, plus mops, slathers, sambals, and chutneys. It's a cornucopia of all the latest flavor trends, drawing from irresistible Thai, Mexican, Indian, Cajun, Jamaican, Italian, and French cuisines, as well as those building blocks from America's own barbecue belt. It's the essential companion cookbook for every at-home pitmaster looking to up his or her game.
Other Recent DIY Titles
100 Ways to Say I Love or Hate You : Easy Crafts for Hard Emotions
by Devyn Wensley

Get through any devastating crush, passionate affair or bad breakup with 100 of the cutest, super-easy crafts to bare your heart (or break theirs).

“I can’t recommend a better book for people who want to express their creativity but don’t know where to start.”
―Brett Park, ArtTok founder
Making Things: Finding Use, Meaning & Satisfaction in Crafting Everyday Objects
by Erin Boyle

Through easy-to-follow tutorials for over 100 projects that are both accessible and aspirational, Making Things invites readers to try their hands at a variety of crafts and celebrate the satisfaction that comes from slowly and carefully creating for oneself. Scouring sidewalks, stoops, and thrift stores, the authors repurpose materials to create projects that range from functional to fun and frivolous. Step-by-step guides make it simple to start and finish each project, while the book's stunning photographs show how each craft can fit within an organized, thoughtfully curated home. 
The New Art of Paper Flowers: The Complete Guide to Crafting Gorgeous Crepe Paper Flowers
by Quynh D. Nguyen

Delve into the enchanting art of lifelike floral design with The New Art of Paper Flowers. Whether you're a novice looking to discover a gratifying new hobby or a seasoned crafter seeking inspiration, this all-inclusive handbook will equip you to cultivate lush, long-lasting blooms using colorful crepe paper.
Let's Party!: A DIY Illustrated Guide to 10 Fantastic Birthday Parties
by Melissa Iwai

Kids can create their own birthday party in a DIY birthday planner featuring 10 birthday themes and more than 70 recipes and activities such as baking dinosaur cakes, creating robot pinatas, designing superhero outfits and more.

"An illustrated guide to planning delicious, craft-filled parties…. A friendly guide to inspire kids and help adults craft memorable parties." —Kirkus Reviews
Housesketching: Learn to Create Energetic and Expressive Architectural Drawings
by Albert Kiefer

Housesketching shows artists of all skill levels how to sketch architecture expressively and become more creative in the process.

"Kiefer’s words of encouragement for new artists, coupled with his whimsical sketches, make this a practical resource that is a pleasure to peruse." ― Library Journal
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