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Home, Garden, and DIY November 2022 |
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| Homage: Recipes and Stories from an Amish Soul Food Kitchen by Chris Scott with Sarah Zorn; photographs by Brittany ConerlyWhat it is: A delightfully unique cookbook by Top Chef finalist Chris Scott that serves up family history, memories, and over 100 dishes celebrating his African American heritage and Amish country childhood.
Recipes include: Bread-and-Butter Pickles, Spicy Pimento Cheese, Amish Baked Beans, Chicken-Fried Tempeh, Okra and Tomato Stew, Smothered Pork Chops, Spaetzle, Whoopie Pies, Dandelion Wine. |
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What you'll learn: How to turn your home into a cozy sanctuary no matter how much space you have or what your budget is. What is hygge: Hygge (pronounced hoo-ga) is the art of surrounding yourself in comfort and is at the core of creating a happy space. What it reveals: What makes a happy home - including the difference between space and size, the importance of lighting, and how to foster better connections with our loved ones. No matter how much space you have or what your budget is, My Hygge Home explains how you can create your happy place and celebrate coziness the Danish way. |
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| Sewing Love: Handmade Clothes for Any Body by Sanae IshidaWhat it is: An encouraging guide that covers sewing basics, how to get a customized fit, instructions on pattern drafting, 15 detailed projects (plus variations for each), helpful drawings, and inspiring photos.
Projects include: Bateau Top, Knit Cap Sleeve Dress, Banded Collar Dress with Pockets, Back Zip A-Line Skirt, Drapey Jacket with Pockets |
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What you'll do: Step into Melissa Lo's carefully curated and meticulously maintained world of houseplants. What you'll find: Detailed instructions for keeping your plants healthy, happy and thriving so you can transform your home into a lush, green oasis. Why you'll like it: With a long standing career as a designer and a passionate hobby as an online houseplant expert, Melissa combines her unique skill set to help you become a successful plant parent, while honing your sense for how to style them in your space. |
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| Spice Kitchen: Healthy Latin and Caribbean Cuisine by Ariel Fox; foreword by Gordon RamsayWhat's inside: 110 recipes for healthier alternatives to favorite Latin and Caribbean dishes, focusing on whole foods; suggestions for adaptations and easy-to-find substitutions; and pantry must-haves.
Recipes include: Pumpkin Pancakes, Homemade Nut Butters, Chicken Picadillo, Shrimp and "Grits," Baked Empanadas, Seafood Chowder.
Author buzz: Ariel Fox was a sixth-season contestant on Gordon Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen; she later returned and won the 18th season. |
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What it is: A cottage-style wonderland of Christmas in a keepsake collection of holiday homes bedecked in festive décor to celebrate the most magical season of the year. What's inside: Charming cottages and farmhouse-style gatherings, gifts tied with colorful ribbons, trees all aglow, and welcoming wreaths that greet one and all. Special inspiration and decorating styles for tables laden with holiday finery, or simple garden touches that add new or old traditions into your holiday home. Why you'll like it: Thoughtfully compiled, this book shines with 400 beautiful photographs across 220 pages, each filled with ideas for hosting the loveliest season at home. Make the season merry as you page through this forever keepsake of delightful compilation that is sure to find a home on your coffee table for years to come! |
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