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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: 150 kosher recipes for traditional foods, new spins on old favourites, and dishes with global flavours; basics of the kosher kitchen; top ten lists for tools, cooking hacks, and more; colour photos.
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 Millennial Kosher cookbook and the "Busy in Brooklyn" blog. |
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Model making: Technical skills using everyday objects
by Jack Pratt
Aimed at the student, hobbyist and professional alike, this book aims to demonstrate how everyday materials can be used to create the most amazing miniature effects while being more mindful of the environment and saving money. In addition, several chapters focus on general model making knowledge including tools and equipment, paints, washes and finishes, airbrushing, adhesives, health and safety and professional model making practice.
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Hand-painted textiles: A practical guide to the art of painting on fabric
by Sarah Campbell
"Lifelong textile designer Sarah Campbell takes you through her world of pattern and colour to uncover the joys of design from dots, stripes and checks to more surprising decorative solutions. Painting straight onto fabric is a very different experience to designing for digital production. Everything is unique, the placing of the patterns and colours is in your hands"
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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 fibre and felt artist from Maine,USA.
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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| 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: B. Dylan Hollis's Baking Yesteryear. |
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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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| 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 colour photos, renovation tips, design advice, and a resource list.
For fans of: bold patterns and vibrant colours; home design coffee table books focused on house tours. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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