Home & Craft
July 2025
 
 
Kitchen
Sabzi : vibrant vegetarian recipes by Yasmin Khan
Sabzi : vibrant vegetarian recipes
by Yasmin Khan

Irresistible vegetarian and vegan recipes inspired by award-winning food writer Yasmin Khan's travels--and the cooking she does, at home, for family and friends.
Real Japanese Cooking : The Only Japanese Cookbook You Will Ever Need!; Traditions, Tips & Techniques with Over 600 Authentic Recipes by Makiko Itoh
Real Japanese cooking : the only Japanese cookbook you will ever need!; traditions, tips & techniques with over 600 authentic recipes
by Makiko Itoh

Itoh's mission is to demystify Japanese cuisine for non-Japanese home cooks. Her book contains 400 beautiful color photos with clearly-presented recipes interspersed with fascinating essays and sidebars explaining all aspects of Japan's unique food culture. A must-read book for every Japanese food lover!
Sally's Baking 101 : foolproof recipes from easy to advanced by Sally McKenney
Sally's baking 101 : foolproof recipes from easy to advanced
by Sally McKenney

In this collection of 101 irresistible recipes, a self-taught baker presents an array of crowd-pleasing bakes to suit every occasion and craving, from cookies and bars to cakes, pies, breads and brunch fare. Illustrations.
Food you want to eat by Thomas Straker
Food you want to eat
by Thomas Straker

In this bold debut, a classically trained chef and viral favorite shares flavorful, refined recipes—like Fresh Gnocchi with Pesto, Bone Marrow Butter, and Chocolate Mousse with Caramel bridging the gap between restaurant cooking and home kitchens.
  
Garden
Nettles & Petals : Grow Food. Eat Weeds. Save Seeds. by Jamie Walton
Nettles & petals : grow food. eat weeds. save seeds.
by Jamie Walton

Full of inviting imagery and essential information, this accessible guide provides a holistic and ecological approach to gardening and vegetable growing. With a focus on biodiversity, soil health, and the creation of balanced ecosystems, Nettles and Petals is a must-read for any budding gardener.
Plant power : heal yourself with medicinal mushrooms, roots, flowers, and herbs by Wouter Bijdendijk
Plant power : heal yourself with medicinal mushrooms, roots, flowers, and herbs
by Wouter Bijdendijk

Explores the ethnobotany and practical applications of 30 plants, fruits, nuts, bulbs, roots, flowers, and mushrooms that support the immune system, digestion, endurance, vitality, and the brain. Examines ritual and mind-expanding plants such as fly agaric, blue lotus, cannabis, and peyote cactus. Offers 60 delicious vegetarian recipes (two for each plant or mushroom) by Michelin star chef Joris Bijdendijk.
Craft
Sketching Nature : The Beginner's Guide to Keeping a Botanical Sketchbook by Dianne Sutherland
Sketching nature : the beginner's guide to keeping a botanical sketchbook
by Dianne Sutherland

Sketchbooks are a simple and accessible way of becoming more involved with nature, with all the wellbeing benefits that brings, while learning to draw and paint with purpose. This beautiful yet practical book is aimed at those just starting out in botanical art and nature journaling, as well as more experienced artists looking to evolve their sketching practice.
Home
Welcome to woodworking : 20 simple & stylish projects for your home & garden by Moa Brèannstrèom Ott
Welcome to woodworking : 20 simple & stylish projects for your home & garden
by Moa Brèannstrèom Ott

A beginner-friendly guide to getting started in making simple, yet stylish, furniture for home and garden without the need for large power tools. This book contains practical knowledge, including how to choose good types of wood and the characteristics of the wood, a tool review with an emphasis on hand tools, and the methods used to measure, saw, plan, join, carve, and finish your wood creations. Explore the skills and techniques that make home carpentry a fun and rewarding craft.
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