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Home, Garden, and DIY July 2023 |
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Franklin Smoke : Wood, Fire, Food
by Aaron Franklin
The award-winning, best-selling duo behind Franklin Barbecue provide a complete resource for open flame cooking, encouraging viewing fire as an ingredient and answering common questions for how to smoke a whole turkey or what kind of wood to use.
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Sewing for the Home : 50 Step-by-Step Projects for Stylish Home Furnishings
by Vanessa Arbuthnott
Covering everything from simple pillows to upholstered chair covers, this inspiring guide shows you how to transform your living spaces with 50 stylish sewing projects. The makes range from a lampshade for the novice stitcher, through to lined drapes with an array of different headings and blinds, as well as bed afghans and table linen. There is also a chapter on accessories, such as a cook's apron, a tote bag, and tablemats, which would all be a great starting point if you want to brush up on your skills before tackling a larger project. Before you begin, designer Vanessa Arbuthnott explains how each of her collections was developed and provides plenty of guidance on selecting fabrics, using color, and accurate measuring and cutting. Whether you're an expert crafter or are just starting out, Sewing for the Home includes all the know-how you'll need to create stunning and unique home furnishings and decorations.
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| Milk Street Noodles: Secrets to the World's Best Noodles, from Fettuccine Alfredo to Pad Thai... by Christopher KimballNoodlepalooza: This thorough, appealing primer on all kinds of noodles is from Christopher Kimball and the experts at Milk Street, who serve up 125 carefully thought-out recipes. Color photos add to the appeal.
Recipes include: Homemade Udon Noodles; Fresh Egg Pasta; Spicy Glass Noodles with Ground Pork; Chicken Pho; North African Chicken Couscous; Gnocchi alla Romana; Tagliatelle with Mushroom Ragu. |
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Anyone Can 3D Crochet : 20 Fun Animal Designs and 8 Adorable Projects
by Kristi Simpson
Perfect for beginners, this simple and unique crocheting guide will show you how to crochet granny rectangles - like granny squares, but elongated - and easily achieve super cute crocheted animal wall décor, toys, accessories, blankets, ponchos, and other sweet keepsakes, all with trendy 3D details that make each piece pop, including fringe, pom-poms, ruffles, tassels, fuzzy tails, flowers, bows, and more. Encouraging for beginners and inspiring for more experienced crafters, this exciting guide is an excellent starting point for learning and practicing basic crochet stitches, color changing, and dimensional stitching.
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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: Walter Staib's A Taste of History Cookbook or B. Dylan Hollis's Baking Yesteryear. |
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Mary Berry's Baking Bible
by Mary Berry
Renowned baking legend Mary Berry, longtime judge of The Great British Baking Show, presents the revised and updated edition of her seminal baking book, featuring 250 recipes including 20 all-new bakes, updated photography, and Americanized measurements. Mary Berry's Baking Bible has been thrilling home bakers with delectable, no-fuss, trustworthy recipes for more than a decade. Now the queen of British baking brings her straightforward advice and expertise to this fully revised edition of classic bakes. Her biggest collection yet also features 20 new recipes plus mouthwatering photography. Readers will also be delighted to discover that many of her treasured recipes have been updated and simplified to suit the needs and tastes of today's home bakers. And, as always with foolproof recipes from Mary Berry, there will be no soggy bottoms!
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Modern Embroidery : A Book of Stitches to Unleash Creativity
by Rachael Dobbins
Follow author and needlework artist Rachael Dobbins as she teaches you how to embroider flowers, portraits, and other 3-D patterns that make your art pop--literally. Using a combination of traditional and unconventional stitching and macramâe techniques,Modern Embroidery takes traditional embroidery design to the next level while truly encouraging readers to think outside the box.
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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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