Some find inspiration in classic Asian designs. Others take a figurative approach. Still more look to the natural world. Browse through a variety of surface treatments, from intricate carved forms to narrative painted patterns.

    Proprietor Billie Van Dyke says that no one is allowed to leave hungry, and certainly no one should after feasting on a variety of Southern salads, meats, vegetables, breads and desserts and, of course, sweet tea, the "Champagne of the South," and lemonade. Housed in a gloriously restored southern mansion, The Blue Willow Inn is home to Southern hospitality and charm at its best.The Blue Willow Inn Cookbook offers delicious Southern recipes, vintage pictures from the early days of Social Circle, and fascinating anecdotes about the restaurant. It's a book that's wonderful for reading or for cooking.The greatest restaurants in America are its wonderful independent regional restaurants. And there are no greater experts on America's regional restaurants than Michael and Jane Stern. "Coast to coast," said the New York Times, "they know where to find the freshest lobster rolls, the fluffiest pancakes, the crispiest catfish."

    This work presents, in detail, how polymer clay can imitate various materials including ivory, jade, coral, shell, onyx, and turquoise through assorted finishing, shaping, baking and moulding techniques.

    This discourse presents the procedures and implements the Way of Tea with step-by-step instructions.

    There are no books of this type, even in England. This is the first photographic collection on this subject - and the recipes have never been printed before.

    Design settings with china or ironstone, damask or homespun, candles or lanterns, and other attractive details. “In this colorful book are dozens of tablesetting ideas.”—Country.

    Tea bag folding papers are cut, folded and layered to create stunning cards, windchimes, pictures, boxes, partylights, fans and frames. They also include other techniques to embellish and enhance designs: paper architecture, embossing, stamping and paper burning. This book is just what you've been waiting for - offering inspiration to beginners and all those who love this absorbing craft.

    In addition, she adds practical and decorative ideas that use a number of these same plants.Drink in the Wild is an attractive and handy guidebook. Full-page, finely worked line drawings of fifty wild plants, together with descriptions and habitats, ensure their identification. The plants are all native to the Pacific Northwest, and many of them grow right across Canada and the United States.This book is the long-awaited reissue-now greatly enhanced by additional material and accompanying illustrations of Hilary Stewart's popular but long out of print Wild Teas, Coffees Cordials: 60 Drinks of the Pacific Northwest.

    so proud of you.? A perfect gift for anyone who wants to host a party with style.