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Home, Garden, and DIY January 2017
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| The Enchilada Queen Cookbook: Enchiladas, Fajitas, Tamales, and More Classic Recipes... by Sylvia Casares with Dotty GriffithFrom homemade tortillas to creamy-fresh "Picamole" salsa to a flavorful "Holy Trinity" spice blend, this collection of Tex-Mex recipes makes it clear that "Enchilada Queen" Sylvia Casares has earned her crown. In addition to enchilada recipes that range from traditional to inventive, home cooks will also be tempted by her tutorials on tamales, soups, drinks, and dessert. Along with co-author Dotty Griffith, Casares argues that while Tex-Mex isn't authentic Mexican food, it's a distinctive cuisine in its own right -- an assertion she proves on every page of this book, which Publishers Weekly deems "the only Tex-Mex cookbook you'll ever need." |
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À La Mode: 120 Recipes in 60 Pairings: Pies, Tarts, Cakes, Crisps, and More...
by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough
If you're in possession of an ice cream machine, some standard baking equipment, and an epic sweet tooth, this drool-worthy collection of innovative ice cream and dessert recipes is for you. Each of the 60 recipes for frozen treats comes with a perfectly paired dessert recipe, enabling you to serve up irresistible combos such as coffee-poached pears with hazelnut gelato, peanut brittle pie with popcorn ice cream, and pine nut pound cake with orange marmalade frozen custard. If the variety alone isn't enough to tempt you, the encouraging tone and useful tips (such as how long to store each ice cream, or how to improve your pie crust) may just win you over.
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| Marbled, Swirled, and Layered: 150 Recipes and Variations for Artful Bars, Cookies, Pies... by Irvin Lin; photography by Linda XiaoIn his debut cookbook, pastry chef and blogger Irvin Lin lays down a solid groundwork of baking basics before launching into his imaginative dessert recipes, which are designed to be both visually dazzling and delectable. Appealing to various skill levels and palates, Lin shares recipes for more than 200 treats (including cinnamon spiral icebox cookies and Seville orange bars with salted shortbread and gin meringue), infusing his proficiency and humor into each, no matter how simple or complex. For further creative pastries, bakers may want to try Erin Patinkin and Agatha Kulaga's Ovenly; those who want to keep honing their core skills can't go wrong with Dorie Greenspan's Baking. |
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| Gardenista: The Definitive Guide to Stylish Outdoor Spaces by Michelle Slatalla with the editors of Gardenista; photography by Matthew WilliamsIf you've ever visited Gardenista.com, you know that it sits at the intersection of inspiration and practicality, and this book version serves the same purpose. Dedicated to the notion of cultivating harmonious outdoor living spaces through both horticulture and décor, editor Michelle Slatalla offers up DIY design projects, outdoor building case studies, advice from professionals, and planting guides (arranged by color and climate) -- not to mention hundreds of sumptuous, detail-rich photos to kick-start your creativity. Best of all, many of the photos are accompanied by "Steal This Look" lists, allowing you to turn garden envy into action. |
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| Furniture Makeovers: Simple Techniques for Transforming Furniture with Paint... by Barb BlairBarb Blair, owner of furniture design shop Knack Studios, certainly does have a knack for creating charming and original repurposed furniture, and in this lively, colorful book, she shares 24 of her favorite furniture makeover techniques. Photo-illustrated step-by-step instructions walk you through the various makeover methods, which include spray painting, distressing, dip dyeing, wallpapering, and applying gold leaf. And if directions alone aren't enough, the gorgeous gallery of before and after photos at the end will surely inspire you to transform those shabby hand-me-down items and thrift store furniture into beautiful, unique pieces you'll want to show off. |
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| Spruce: A Step-by-Step Guide to Upholstery and Design by Amanda BrownDedicated home decorators who are desperate to refresh worn-out old furniture or revamp their thrift store finds will relish this modern, practical introduction to DIY upholstery. Using a framework of five simple projects, professional upholsterer Amanda Brown walks readers through the skills needed to reupholster furniture of various shapes and sizes. Some specialty tools are required, but Brown writes with authority and verve, and her detailed, beginner-friendly instructions are illustrated with photographs at every step. Brave DIY-ers will come away feeling empowered by this "wonderfully readable volume that speaks to current style" (Library Journal). |
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| The Furniture Bible by Christophe PournyIn this comprehensive and well-organized book, high-profile furniture restorer Christophe Pourny shares his considerable expertise. Whether your tastes (and budget) run toward flea market chic or upscale boutiques, Pourny has advice on how to find, evaluate, and purchase antique furniture. Moreover, his photo-illustrated instructions for resurfacing, restoring, and cleaning (including recipes for DIY polishes and pigments) can be used on antiques and modern pieces alike. Aptly titled, The Furniture Bible is a "fantastic go-to source for furniture care" (Library Journal). To round out your furniture know-how with building tips, pick up Nathan Rafael's Handmade Furniture. |
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Bright Bazaar: Embracing Color for Make-You-Smile Style
by Will Taylor; photographs by Andrew Boyd
You can't drink Will Taylor's "color cocktails," but that doesn't mean they aren't delicious. The British designer and blogger is absolutely obsessed with injecting brilliant color into home décor, and his debut book is sure to make you equally hungry for hues. After breaking down some of the ways you can use bold palettes and patterns for your walls, furniture, and accessories, Taylor showcases ten examples of vivid "color cocktail" combos such as Licorice and Vermilion or Mint Cream and French Rose. Fearless decorators in search of inspiration will linger over the eye-popping photos in Bright Bazaar while absorbing Taylor's "tongue-in-cheek yet eminently practical advice" (Booklist).
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