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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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| 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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| Knitting Modular Shawls, Wraps, and Stoles: An Easy, Innovative Technique... by Melissa LeapmanWhat it is: a popular knit designer's innovative seven-step guide to creating a variety of customized shawl and wrap designs using the wedge shape as a starting point.
Who it's for: experienced knitters looking for unique ideas.
Reviewers say: "delightful" (Publishers Weekly); the author "knows her audience well" (Booklist). |
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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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| Sweet Paper Crafts: 25 Simple Projects to Brighten Your Life by Mollie Greene; photographs by J. Aaron GreeneWhat it is: a charming how-to for crafting beginners who'd like to reuse paper while making amazing crafts.
What's inside: information about tools, tips, and materials (with an eye toward reusing) as well as a resource list and full-color photos.
Projects include: Percher Bird; Blooming Brooch; Tiny Star Garland; Alice in Wonderland Mobile; Flower Fancy Wreath; and Scratch Book. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Culpeper County Library 271 Southgate Shopping Center Culpeper, Virginia 22701 540-825-8691
www.cclva.org
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