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Get Your Crochet On! Hip Hats & Cool Caps
Afya Ibomu - 2006
In "GET YOUR CROCHET ON!: Hip Hats"" and Cool" "Caps," Afya presents 20 step-by-step patterns of her most popular designs for women, men, and children. Chock-full of designs that are simple enough for a beginner but stylish enough for the most seasoned crochet artist, "GET YOUR CROCHET ON! "speaks to the crocheter in all of us and includes instructions for everything from choosing the right hooks and yarn to washing and caring for the finished piece.
The Year of Cozy: 125 Recipes, Crafts, and Other Homemade Adventures
Adrianna Adarme - 2015
You’ll love Adrianna Adarme’s easy-to-follow instructions and will enjoy getting lost in her warm and comforting photographs. Organized by the months of the year and by categories as “Live,” “Do,” and “Make, ” this book offers ideas for activities, recipes, and DIY projects that make the little moments in life just as exciting as the big. Adarme gives us special (but totally doable) things we can do for others and ourselves. From quick recipes to easy crafts, she focuses on simple, inexpensive undertakings that have a big reward: happiness. The Year of Cozy will surely inspire you to march into your kitchen and craft closet to make something you can truly be proud of.
Family Meal: Recipes from Our Community
Penguin Random House - 2020
While they’re closed, we need to nourish them.Beyond the basics of providing food and drink, restaurants fulfill a human need for connection. They’re a gathering place for family and friends, for first dates and breakups and birthdays and weddings. They’ve been there for us in good times and bad. Now it’s time for us to give back.To help support America’s restaurant industry, Penguin Random House is publishing Family Meal: Recipes from Our Community, a digital-only collection featuring 50 easy recipes from our family of food and drink authors that you can’t find anywhere else. Readers will get an exclusive look at what these culinary masters are cooking at home right now–recipes that feed, sustain, and provide connection to the world outside. From Mushroom Bolognese to Shrimp and Chorizo White Bean Stew to Chocolate Chip Olive Oil Cookies to Quarantine Wine Pairings, learn what Ina Garten, Samin Nosrat, Hugh Acheson, Dan Barber, Bobby Flay, Alison Roman, Christina Tosi, Kwame Onwuachi, Ruth Reichl, Claire Saffitz, Danny Trejo, and many others are cooking for comfort. All proceeds from Family Meal will benefit the Restaurant Workers’ Covid-19 Emergency Relief Fund, which supports on-the-ground efforts in the restaurant community during this challenging time.
Tasty Ultimate: How to Cook Basically Anything (An Official Tasty Cookbook)
Tasty - 2018
Tasty Ultimate is THE must-have companion for home cooks of all skill levels—whether you’re a sometimes cook or a master meal prepper. With 150 recipes, clever hacks, and must-know techniques, this cookbook will teach you how to kill it in the kitchen. In no time at all, you’ll be poaching like a pro, searing perfectly tender steaks, chopping veggies at warp speed, and frosting cakes better than Betty Crocker. You’ll tackle brand-new recipes as well as all your Tasty faves; think Fried Egg Pizza, Salmon Poke Bowl, Mozzarella Stick Onion Rings, and Molten Lava Brownies. Beyond knockout cheese pulls, slow-cooked stunners, vegetarian go-tos, meals for meat-lovers, and insanely good sweets, discover large-scale showstoppers perfect for hosting Friendsgiving or Super Bowl Sunday. With Tasty Ultimate in your kitchen, there is no meal—big or small—you can’t conquer.
Tequila Mockingbird: Cocktails with a Literary Twist
Tim Federle - 2013
You fought through War and Peace, burned through Fahrenheit 451, and sailed through Moby-Dick. All right, you nearly drowned in Moby-Dick, but you made it to shore—and you deserve a drink!A fun gift for barflies and a terrific treat for book clubs, Tequila Mockingbird is the ultimate cocktail book for the literary obsessed. Featuring 65 delicious drink recipes—paired with wry commentary on history's most beloved novels—the book also includes bar bites, drinking games, and whimsical illustrations throughout.Even if you don't have a B.A. in English, tonight you're gonna drink like you do. Drinks include:- The Pitcher of Dorian Grey Goose- The Last of the Mojitos- Love in the Time of Kahlua- Romeo and Julep- A Rum of One’s Own- Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margarita- Vermouth the Bell Tollsand more!
How to See, How to Draw: Keys to Realistic Drawing
Claudia Nice - 2010
With Claudia's help, you can do it! In How to See, How to Draw, you will discover how to tap into your powers of observation, strengthen your hand-eye connection, and draw the world around you with new skill and accuracy. Just take it one step at a time.Claudia is an expert teacher, breaking down complex compositions into a series of achievable shapes and values that even beginners will understand. Through dozens of mini demonstrations, fun-to-do exercises and complete step-by-step instruction, you'll learn everything from basic drawing techniques to more challenging methods for rendering wonderfully rich, in-depth compositions.Her visual instruction details how to:Use a variety of drawing tools to suit your style and artistic intentLearn to let go of preconceived ideas so you can observe lines, shapes and spatial relationships as they actually areCreate strong compositions through comparison and proportional controlFind, fix and avoid common mistakes by using simple grids and guide linesUnderstand and work with perspective to create the illusion of depthReveal form through light and shadowExplore the potential of texture to create mood and movementClaudia's drawings illuminate a range of subjects, including portraits, landscapes, animals and still life. You can practice using her reference photos and drawings, or you can apply her exercises to your own subjects.Start today, Claudia's way! Following her masterful guidance, you'll see the world through new eyes and draw better than you ever have before.
Craftivity: 40 Projects for the DIY Lifestyle
Tsia Carson - 2006
Need some pillows for your new couch, and have a bunch of old wool sweaters? Turn those sweaters into felt! Knitting, felting, leather tooling, glass and metal work––it's all here. CRAFTIVITY is filled with 60 amazing DIY projects that make the most of what you have by taking old stuff and turning it into functional, breathtaking art.
At My Grandmother's Table: Heartwarming Stories and Cherished Recipes from the South
Faye Porter - 2013
Or they prepared food and shared it by offering it to those in need or by hosting folks in their homes. So much of what they knew and taught us about love and friendship started in their Southern kitchens."At My Grandmother's Table" pays homage to those memories with the flavors that will take readers right back to her table with dishes such as:Memaw's Strawberry Salad Christmas Sweet Potato Pudding Banana Butterscotch Bread Scripture Cake Shoofly Pie Old Fashioned Cream PieJust as Faye Porter's "At My Grandmother's Knee "celebrated Grandmother's kitchen and the sweet memories that were created in it, this new collection of stories and recipes also comes from some of the luckiest people around?the grandchildren of Southern ladies who knew how to cook.
The Unofficial Harry Potter Party Book: From Monster Books to Potions Class!: Crafts, Games, and Treats for the Ultimate Harry Potter Party
Jessica Fox - 2011
From the clever decorations and take-home gifts, to classes, games, and a Hogwarts-worthy feast, no detail is forgotten. Your party guests will marvel at every magical moment of their journey into the world of witchcraft and wizardry.
Grill This, Not That!: Backyard Survival Guide
David Zinczenko - 2012
This newest weight-loss weapon teaches readers how to strip hundreds, even thousands of calories from their diets—and save hundreds of dollars a week—using healthy grilling techniques, mouth-watering marinades, and savvy strategies to recreate their favorite foods. There are more than 125 recipes for everyone’s indulgent yet low-calorie favorites (yes, even ribs and cheeseburgers!). Packed with cool tips, industry secrets, and essential nutrition information, Grill This, Not That! is a must-have for anyone looking to save money, time, and calories and become the ultimate boss of their barbeque.
My Irish Table: Recipes from the Homeland and Restaurant Eve
Cathal Armstrong - 2014
In My Irish Table, sustainable food movement leader and four-star chef Cathal Armstrong celebrates the food of his homeland and chronicles his culinary journey from Dublin to Washington DC, where he runs seven beloved and critically lauded restaurants. Featuring 130 delicious recipes—from Kerrygold Butter-Poached Lobster with Parsnips to Irish Stew, Shepherd’s Pie, and Mam’s Apple Pie—My Irish Table draws on Armstrong’s Irish upbringing as well as his professional experience and French culinary training. In his hands, Irish food is comforting yet elegant, rustic yet skillful, and My Irish Table invites you into his kitchen to explore the vibrant traditions and rich culinary landscape of the Emerald Isle.
Entertaining with Disney: Exceptional Events Inspired by Mickey Mouse, The Little Mermaid, Moana, and More
Amy Croushorn - 2019
From birthdays, barbeques, and festive viewing parties to more formal occasions like weddings, receptions, and more, this comprehensive guide features plans for designing invitations and gifts, planning meals, decorating event spaces, and re-creating the "Disney magic" with costumes, crafts, and recipes. Full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions serve as a guide or as inspiration to create the ultimate Disney-themed parties. From a playful “Never Grow Up” birthday party based on Peter Pan to a Little Mermaid "Kiss the Girl" themed bridal shower, this is the ultimate collection of Disney-inspired tutorials and crafty ideas.
Alton Brown's Gear for Your Kitchen
Alton Brown - 2003
While his machinations may border on the Rube Goldberg-esque, it is among Brown's missions to present the best - and often the simplest - tool to get the job done. Following an introduction that discusses a little bit of kitchen history and some advice on room layout and organization, the book is divided into 9 chapters: Big Things with Plugs, Pots and Pans, Sharp Things, The Tool Box, Small Things with Plugs, Storage and Containment, It Came From the Hardware Store, Surfaces, and Safety and Sanitation.
Doughnuts: Simple and Delicious Recipes to Make at Home
Lara Ferroni - 2010
The best news of all is that they're actually easy to make at home. And really, is there anything more scrumptious than a fresh doughnut? In Doughnuts, prepare to be tempted by more than fifty recipes, including Chai, Huckleberry Cheesecake, and Red Velvet. Of course, the cookbook is also full of traditional recipes for favorites like Old-Fashioned Sour Cream and Chocolate Raised doughnuts, as well as vegan and gluten-free recipes. The mouthwatering photography and tasty recipes will leave readers and home cooks drooling and dreaming about doughnuts.
The Ultimate Tea Guide: A Detailed List of 60+ Tea Varieties, including Health Benefits & Steeping Recommendations
Kathleen Rao - 2014
Everybody wants to live long while feeling good and looking amazing. This universal desire has led to the introduction of countless beauty products, many of which are expensive yet ineffective. But in the midst of these hullabaloos, there is something that actually can help you achieve a longer, healthier, and happier life – and it’s all natural too. Research has revealed that drinking different types of tea has a way of altering cellular count and health in the body thus improving your health while at the same time slowing down the natural process of aging. Tea has also been found to be a good stimulant and helps to calm and revitalize the nervous system. Everyone should consider including different types of teas in their day-to-day life so as to enjoy the amazing benefits. Remember, different types of teas have different health benefits and therefore you should seek to familiarize yourself with a range of teas in order to seek out and appreciate the type that will next fill your cup and grace your tongue. This book contains a detailed list of more than 60 different tea varieties for you to use as a reference guide as you build your own pantry tea selection.