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Home, Garden, and DIY January 2021 |
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| Flour Water Salt Yeast: The Fundamentals of Artisan Bread and Pizza by Ken Forkish; photography by Alan WeinerWhat it is: From Portland's most acclaimed and beloved baker comes this must-have baking guide, featuring scores of recipes for world-class breads and pizzas and a variety of schedules suited for the home baker.
Is it for you?: Demonstrates that high-quality artisan bread and pizza is within the reach of any home baker. Tips on creating and adapting bread baking schedules that fit in reader's day-to-day lives--enabling them to bake the breads they love in the time they have available. |
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Gather at home : over 100 simple recipes, DIYs, and inspiration for a year of occasions
by Monika Hibbs
What it is: The author shares her favorite relaxed and easy ways to make your everyday moments and seasonal celebrations special. Show your family and friends just how much you care.
What you'll find: Ideas to fit the mood of every season. A collection of over 100 simple breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert recipes, crafts, and do-it-yourself projects you can easily get the kids involved with. All conviently divided by season.
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| Living Without Plastic: More Than 100 Easy Swaps for Home, Travel, Dining, Holidays... by Brigette Allen and Christine WongWhat it is: a readable guide to non-plastic alternatives in a number of areas, including food, home, health and beauty, kids and babies, pet care, and crafts. In addition, there are lovely photos, a resource list, and a 30-day plastic detox plan.
Why should I care?: Every year, the world produces more than 300 million tons of plastic. These products will never break down and will endlessly pollute our oceans, air, land, and food chain. |
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| Meals, Music, and Muses: Recipes from My African American Kitchen by Alexander Smalls with Veronica ChambersWhat it is: A delightful mix of recipes, musical musings, and tales from the author's childhood and his opera career. More than just a cookbook, Smalls takes readers on a delicious journey through the South to examine the food that has shaped the region. Each chapter is named for a type of music to help readers understand the spirit that animates these recipes.
What you'll enjoy: Classic Southern recipes and twists on old favorites, anecdotes of Smalls’ childhood in the Low Country, and examinations of Southern musical tradition. |
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The mindful place of calm : find your way into the space between thoughts & actions
by A. Paul Miller
What you'll learn: To transform how you react to stressful situations by building a calm mental space to unpack your thoughts and emotions, turning tension into lasting joy and peace.
How to achieve: With hands-on exercises, techniques, and examples you'll see how to cultivate deep inner wisdom that will sustain you long after your meditation session has ended. You are guided through a personalized system of awareness, action, and change that leads to the meditative feeling of tranquil centeredness.
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Jacques Pépin quick + simple : simply wonderful meals with surprisingly little effort
by Jacques Pépin
What you'll find: Classic and timeless favorites including recommendations for achieving optimal results while minimizing preparation times.
Covering: Homemade staples and every course, with tips for kitchen tools and equipment, pantry staples, and techniques to simplify and improve every dish you make. This foundational, classic collection is essential for every busy home cook who refuses to eat poorly.
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Less stuff : simple zero-waste steps to a joyful and clutter-free life
by Lindsay Miles
At issue: Clutter impacts on our productivity, stresses us out and keeps us stuck. Decluttering is great for our mental wellbeing, and when done right, it can be good for the planet too.
What this is: A guide for people who find it difficult to declutter and who don't want to see things go to waste. Step by step, you'll explore finding your 'enough', learn how to let go of your old possessions without sending them to landfill, and eventually break the cycle of stuff.
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Simple Farmhouse Life : Diy Projects for the All-natural, Handmade Home
by Lisa Bass
What it is: A country girl and popular blogger shows you how to transform your home into a simple farmhouse through 70 of her favorite handmade projects, and tips for natural living that she uses in her own from-scratch life.
Guide to slow living: Transform your home, no matter where you live, with hearty recipes, handmade projects, and tips for natural living.
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Wine Simple
by Aldo Sohm
Learn to form your own opinions: This visual, user-friendly approach will inspire readers to have the confidence, curiosity, and enthusiasm to taste smarter, drink boldly, and dive headfirst fearlessly into the exciting world of wine.
What's in it: Fundamentals of wine varietals and winemaking regions, how to taste, when to save and when to splurge, and how to set up a wine tasting at home. Take your wine knowledge to the next level and evolve your palate, including techniques on building a flavor library, a cheat sheet to good (and great) vintages, tips on troubleshooting tricky wines, and, for the daring, even how to saber a bottle of champagne.
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