Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Crafting and Cooking

Color Shuffle: New Quilts from Karla Alexander (That Patchwork Place)
By Karla Alexander
In my mind there is nothing better that a quilt pattern that looks complicated but is in fact easy to make. That’s what this book promises. It provides 16 projects in a variety of styles using the stacking/shuffling piecing method combined with other techniques. I for one, can’t wait to see it if works! ~Julie
ISBN 9781564779274.

One-Yard Wonders: 101 Sewing Fabric Projects; Look How Much You Can Make with Just One Yard of Fabric!
By Rebecca Yaker
Another gotta-have for quilters: projects that are quick and allow you to use your stash. This book includes 101 sewing projects all requiring no more than a single yard of fabric most of which can be completed in just a few hours. Includes simple step-by-step instructions, plus templates and pattern pieces where needed. ~Julie
ISBN 978-1603424493.

Rustic Fruit Desserts: Crumbles, Buckles, Cobblers, Pandowdies, and More
By Cory Schreiber
Homey, comforting desserts made with seasonal fruits make for an appealing cookbook, with recipes for pies, buckles, pandowdies, cobblers, crumbles, teacakes and more. ~Suzanne
ISBN 978-1580089760

Mrs. Rowe's Little Book of Southern Pies
By Mollie Cox Bryan
Fruit, berry, nut, cream and custard, frozen and icebox pies and an entire chapter on crusts and toppings are included in this pie compendium. In addition to the recipes, the “pie tips” will help even seasoned bakers improve their product. “Pie takes you home…,” says the author. ~Suzanne
ISBN 978-1580089807

Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove Cookbook
By Debbie Macomber
Fans of the author’s Cedar Cove series will enjoy this culinary take on her fictional community. Based on recipes mentioned in the novels, each chapter is introduced by a character and takes place at one of the Cedar Cove addresses. In addition to the standard cookbook sections on breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Macomber also includes chapters on tea, appetizers, desserts, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Includes an introduction by the author and appetizing color photos. ~Macaire
ISBN 0373892136

Mark Bittman's Kitchen Express: 404 inspired seasonal dishes you can make in 20 minutes or less
By Mark Bittman
Another winner for those of us who are kitchen-challenged! Fast and flavorful dishes using seasonal ingredients – the book is broken down into sections for summer, fall, winter and spring, with 101 recipes in each. Includes a list of basics for stocking your pantry and a substitution list. Great for cooks who are busy or simply impatient. ~Macaire
ISBN 1416575669

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