Home & Craft
July 2025
 
 
Kitchen
Kitchens of hope : immigrants share stories of resilience and recipes from home
by Linda S. Svitak

Kitchens of Hope brings together recipes and memories from immigrants to America who hail from more than thirty countries and come from vastly varied circumstances, offering a glimpse into their kitchens and insight into their lives. This vibrant cookbook is structured around the contributors' personal stories of their journeys, reflecting community, resilience, opportunity, justice, hope, and celebration.
Life-changing salads : 100 plant-based salads and dressings beyond your wildest greens
by Danielle Brown

The New York Times best-selling author and founder and CEO of HealthyGirl Kitchen offers over 100 plant-based recipes, from Spring Roll Salad to Caesar Pasta Salad, plus creamy nondairy dressings, superfood blends and meal prep tips.
The Italian summer kitchen : timeless recipes for la dolce vita
by Cathy Whims

For a culinary tour of Italy, or a master class in creating the nation's many regional gems in your home kitchen, you couldn't ask for a better tour guide than Cathy Whims. Cathy brings together dishes from Italy's many and varied regions, united by her masterful interpretation of cucina povera - literally 'food of the poor', which means fresh produce, local meats, handmade pasta and pizza and simple cooking methods. These recipes for drinks, appetizers, pasta, pizza, risottos, meat and fish and desserts are united not by region but by feeling: everything is authentically Italian yet easy for the home cook to create no matter where they live.
  
Garden
Essential guide to perennial gardening : techniques and know-how for planning, planting, and tending low-maintenance perennial plantings
by American Horticultural Society

A comprehensive, modern guide to growing perennial plants, offering expert advice on design, plant selection, eco-friendly pest management, low-maintenance techniques and wildlife-friendly care, with detailed profiles of over 150 perennials to create a thriving garden.
Naturally : the herbalist's guide to health and transformation
by Rachelle Robinett

While modern medicine can only take us so far, herbalism--the science and art of plants as medicine--stands the test of time. In Naturally, clinical herbalist Rachelle Robinett offers a beginner-friendly guide to herbalism, revealing everyday remedies and rituals for health and happiness.
Craft
Natural watercolor paint making : create beautiful pigments at home using botanicals, vegetables and other foraged materials
by Joanne Green

Create your own botanical pigments and build a supply of colorful, non-toxic watercolor paints with the help of this comprehensive guide. Through simple tutorials, you'll learn to extract pigments from natural materials, such as leaves, vegetables and flowers, and turn them into vibrant watercolors--no harsh chemicals or specialty tools needed! With a few mason jars, plants from your backyard and a handful of ingredients, you can build a palette of natural hues that gives your art a distinctive, gorgeous look.
The gift of calligraphy : a modern approach to hand lettering with 25 projects to give & to keep
by Maybelle Imasa-Stukuls

Calligraphy and hand lettering have surged in popularity as people rediscover traditional handicrafts as a creative outlet and way to relax. Unlike other hand lettering books, The Gift of Calligraphy shows you how to use your calligraphy skills to create invitations, wall art, wrapping paper, a tote bag, even a calligraphy kit for kids. The first quarter of the book provides a primer for creating a simple alphabet and how to find your own personal style of lettering, followed by wonderful projects that will delight your family, impress your friends, and beautify your home, all accompanied by clear step-by-step photography and inspiring shots of the finished pieces.
The big book of watercolor : the must-have guide to painting
by Mallery Jane

Get ready to create with this approachable watercolor masterclass. From sprawling mountain ranges to the smallest houseplants, beloved art educator Mallery Jane walks you through 75 painting tutorials that help you learn transferable techniques and hone your skills in no time.
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