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Home, Garden, and DIY July 2023 |
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| Totally Kosher: Tradition with a Twist! 150+ Recipes for the Holidays and Every Day by Chanie ApfelbaumWhat's inside: More than 150 kosher recipes for traditional foods, new spins on old favorites, and dishes with global flavors; basics of the kosher kitchen; top ten lists for tools, cooking hacks, and more.
Recipes include: Chocolate Cherry Granola, Miso Matzo Ball Soup, Philly "Cheesesteak," Summer Slaw, Corned Beef & Cabbage Ramen, The Rebbetzin's Gefilte Fish, World Peace Challah, Baklava Palmiers.
About the author: Observant Jew Chanie Apfelbaum is the writer behind the "Busy in Brooklyn" blog. |
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| Tiny Felt Cuties & Creatures by Delilah IrisWhat it is: a step-by-step guide that works for both beginners and more advanced crafters that details how to hand sew adorably small felt items. Helpful illustrations and templates are also included in this debut book by a self-taught fiber and felt artist from Maine.
Projects include: Fox, Cat, Dog, Doghouse, Pet Bed, Skunk, Frog, Mushroom, Mushroom Dollhouse, Doll, Teddy Bear, Tree Stump House. |
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| The Re:Fashion Wardrobe: Sew Your Own Stylish, Sustainable Clothes by Portia LawrieWhat's inside: 11 step-by-step, eco-friendly projects for turning old clothes into a new capsule wardrobe, plus photos, info on sourcing, fitting, and techniques (such as darts, seams, stitches, and more).
Projects include: T-shirt Dress, Sweatshirt Tee, Cropped Shirt, Side-Stripe Trousers, Robe Jacket, Refitted Jeans, Duvet Duster Coat.
Reviewers say: "[Portia] Lawrie's breezy, can-do attitude is infectious" (Booklist). |
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The Good Garden: How to Nurture Pollinators, Soil, Native Wildlife, and Healthy Food - All in Your Own Backyard
by Chris McLaughlin
What it is: a book written by a master gardener full of tips and tricks to help readers grow the sustainable garden of their dreams.
Chapters include: Know Your Ecosystem, Welcome Pollinators and Wildlife, Nourish Healthy Soil, Enlist Domestic Critters.
Reviewers say: "Chris McLaughlin’s words are like a breath of fresh air. The Good Garden contains information, as well as personal perspectives useful for gardeners of all levels...there is something in this book for everyone" (American Gardener).
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| Tasting History: Explore the Past Through 4,000 Years of Recipes by Max Miller with Ann VolkweinBlasts from the past: 60 recipes and their histories, covering ancient times to the early 20th century, which have been adapted for modern kitchens by popular YouTuber Max Miller.
Recipes include: Tiger Nut Cake, Sally Lunn Buns, Lasagna, Onion Soup with Milk, Samosas, Hummus, Aztec Chocolate, Bread Pudding.
Read this next: Cara Nicoletti's Voracious or Ken Albala's The Lost Art of Real Cooking. |
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| Veg Out: A Stress-Free Guide to Creating Your First Vegetable Garden by Heather RodinoWhat it is: a fun, encouraging guide for beginning vegetable gardeners that covers selecting your location and type of garden (containers, in-ground, or raised bed), as well as tips for picking the right plants, protecting your work from disease and pests, watering, and more.
Don't miss: the 30 profiles of beginner-friendly vegetables and herbs. |
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| Trejo's Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks & Amazing Nonalcoholic Drinks From the Heart of... by Danny TrejoWhat it is: the latest cookbook by the legendary actor and restaurateur, who serves up both alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks as well as simple, fresh cantina-style snacks.
Don't miss: tips on creating an alcohol-free bar, cantina cooking secrets, and stories about growing up in Los Angeles and working in Hollywood.
Recipes include: Killer Kiwi Agua Fresca, The Juan Collins, Pico de Gallo, Super-Easy Tamales, Chai Spiced Apple Empanadas. |
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| Design Happy: Colorful Homes for the Modern Family by Betsy WentzSpotlight on...12 family homes styled by interior designer Betsy Wentz, which she uses to illustrate how readers can transform their own spaces by simply starting with something they love. Plus, inspiring color photos, renovation tips, design advice, and a resource list.
For fans of: bold patterns and vibrant colors; home design coffee table books focused on house tours. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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