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Home, Garden, and DIY November 2020 |
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| Botanical Art Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide to Watercolor, Graphite, Colored... by Carol Woodin and Robin A. Jess (editors)What it is: A detailed, heavily-illustrated guide covering a variety of artistic mediums and techniques for a variety of experience levels, by more than 50 creators from the American Society of Botanical Artists.
Don't miss: The photos of artist work spaces and ideas for setting up your own; tips for working in the field; the materials list. |
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| The Modern Cottage Garden: A Fresh Approach to a Classic Style by Greg LoadesWhat it is: A "delightful" (Publishers Weekly) look at the beloved cottage garden, including a short history, plus ways to create a modern twist by mixing traditional plants with grasses and perennials.
What's inside: Inspiring visits to both traditional and modern cottage gardens; details on gardening in small spaces and in containers; a list of 50 essential plants; a season-by-season guide; a resource list. |
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| Eat Joy: Stories & Comfort Food from 31 Celebrated Writers by Natalie Eve Garrett (editor)What it is: A thought-provoking collection of illustrated, personal essays on comfort food from a number of celebrated writers, who reveal the ways that specific dishes helped them cope in troubled times. Recipes included.
Writers include: Diana Abu-Jabar, Lev Grossman, Claire Messud, Edwidge Danticat, Carmen Maria Machado, Anthony Doerr, Colum McCann, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Alexander Chee. |
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| Baking With Kim-Joy: Cute and Creative Bakes to Make You Smile by Kim-JoyWhat it is: The delightful first cookbook by Great British Bake Off finalist Kim-Joy, which includes plenty of dazzling bakes as well as options to simplify some recipes.
Recipes include: Cat Macarons; Bunny Cookies; Vegan Chocolate Cake with Praline; Firework Cake; Farmyard Animal Doughnuts.
Read this next: For seasonal fun, pick up Christmas with Kim-Joy. |
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| Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, John Becker, and Megan ScottWhat it is: A classic American cookbook -- updated in 2019 by the great-grandson of Irma S. Rombauer and his wife -- that covers drinks, salads, snacks, main dishes, and more, offers vegetarian options, and addresses topics like nutrition, food safety, and setting the table.
Recipes include: Cold-Brewed Coffee; Baked Oatmeal; Cobb Salad; Matzo Ball Soup; Grilled Pizza; Coconut Rice; Roast Chicken; Beef Pot Roast; Naan; Southern Corn Bread; Fresh Ginger Cake; Vegan Eggnog. |
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