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Build Your Own Earth Oven: A Low-Cost, Wood-Fired Mud Oven; Simple Sourdough Bread; Perfect Loaves

26 reviews
Kiko Denzer

Hand Print Press, 2000

Practical and well conceived
This is a well written book, nicely illustrated and with a well thought out structure. It covers everything you should need to know on how to build an earth oven. The writing is clear and concise, while still conveying the obvious joy of someone who is genuinely inspired by their subject. I especially liked it because it contains a lot of technical detail illustrated with many examples and not ...

Baking and Pastry: Mastering the Art and Craft

16 reviews
The Culinary Institute of America

Wiley, 2009

baking and pastrycul
The book I ordered was brand new, and even cheapier than the used books at my college. I am a Culinary Arts Student. The books came within a few days. What a great find!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Craft of the Cocktail: Everything You Need to Know to Be a Master Bartender, with 500 Recipes

24 reviews
Dale Degroff

Clarkson Potter, 2002

For the Cocktail Gourmet
If you are into the art of coctails, and want a book that uses no premade mixers, this is the book for you. This book is very informative. Way more than a recipe book, as I read I aspired to be a gourmet bartender. This book makes mixing drinks an art.

Kids Cooking: A Very Slightly Messy Manual (Klutz)

20 reviews

Klutz, 1987

We Both Love It!
I love to cook, and for years my little boy has wanted to help me out in the kitchen. Unfortunately, most of my recipes exist only in my brain so it was very hard for him to lend a hand. This book, which I purchased only hoping to find one or two recipes we'd like, has turned him into an independent little chef in his own right. The instructions are very well-written, the safety precautions ...

America Entertains: A Year of Imaginative Parties

10 reviews
David Tutera

Harry N. Abrams, 2003

Another Amazing Treat!
David is truly an amazing talent who can transform any idea into magnificent! I loved his first book and was so delighted to have book number two. His ideas are fresh, original and imaginative and the recipes are incredible too. If you are looking for the perfect party planning book, this is IT! David Tutera is magic!

Your Backyard Herb Garden: A Gardener's Guide to Growing Over 50 Herbs Plus How to Use Them in Cooking, ...

20 reviews
Miranda Smith

Rodale Books, 1999

in love with herbs
I adore this book! Wow! It has all the things I wanted! - it's organic - it very thorougly covers many herbs in different formats, so you know everything from what bugs they attract or repel, how tall they grow, and what zone they can be grown in - common uses for them: I discovered many herbs I thought were inedible plants that are indeed herbs - easy to use tables I wasn't too hip on ...

Halloween School Parties . . . What Do I Do? (What Do I Do? series)

15 reviews
Wilhelminia Ripple

Oakbrook Publishing House, 1996

Geared Toward School Parties
Great for school parties, hence the title. Loads of ideas, but quite a bit of recycling from other seasonal party books in this series (Halloween BINGO, Christmas BINGO, Valentines BINGO, etc.). Many standard party ideas you have probably seen before. Like any large party-idea book, 1/2 of the content is not all that useful or relevant. Still, there are a few gems in here, so it will be ...

Pie: 300 Tried-and-True Recipes for Delicious Homemade Pie

26 reviews
Ken Haedrich

Harvard Common Press, 2004

I Love Pie
So many excellent and easy-to-make recipes! The author guides you through the best ways to make each pie, and even gives you hints for making it special. Read each recipe all the way through because sometimes they may take longer than anticipated... but they ALL have come out great so far. (My friends want pie every time they see me now!)

Why Bother? Why Not!: A Hollywood Insider Shows You How to Entertain Like a Star, in a Snap!

14 reviews
Laurin Sydney

Collins, 2000

Why Bother?WHy Not: A Hollywood Insider Shows You How
We all want to entertain stylishly but don't always have the budget to accomplish this task. Or so I thought. After reading Laurin Syndey's book I realize that resourcefulness and creativity are all you need. She's given us a helpful map to chart out all the things we need to live life more graciously and stylishly. And unlike Martha Stewart, it's not so complicated...Thank you Laurin. What ...

Origami for the Connoisseur

17 reviews
Kunihiko Kasahara, Toshie Takahama

Japan Publications, 1998

Can't put it down!
I have been reading this book and folding models every night since I bought it! It serves as a great introduction into some more advanced folding techniques. The models are very interesting and the directions are easy to follow. The book is structured like a reference book and easy to use. The pictures inside are 2 tone, but high quality.

Gooseberry Patch Christmas: Merry Ideas, Recipes & How-To's for the Happiest of Holidays! (Gooseberry Patch ...

7 reviews
Leisure Arts

Gooseberry Patch, 1999

The best ideas for happy holidays
I have recently started to collect Christmas decorating/gift making books and this series is by far the best I've come across! The instructions in these books are clear and easy and they show a picture so you can see how it will look. They include many gift mixes and food gifts, which I love and friends and family have always appreciated. Most of the ideas in this book can be accomplished in an ...

Best American Beers: An Enthusiast's Guide to the Most Distinctive Craft Brews of the Us and Canada (Style)

8 reviews

Quadrillion Media LLC, 1999

absolutely one of the most thorough books on the subject.
Ben is very well written, very eloquent. He is an extremely informative writer. He gives the whole picture and helps me to have a sharp grasp of the procedures and the tastes that he has experienced. To me, Ben is greatly appreciated.

The Complete Guide to Country Cooking

9 reviews
Taste of Home Editors

Readers Digest, 2005

An ideal cookbook for novice kitchen cooks
The Complete Guide To Country Cooking begins with a chapter devoted to "Kitchen Basics" and then goes on to present recipes for appetizers, beverages, breads, salads and dressings, soups, sandwiches, beef, poultry, pork, seafood, lamb, game, eggs, cheese, grains, beans, pasta, vegetables, condiments, desserts, cakes, pies, cookies, and candies. Enhanced with a chapter on "Menu Planning", a ...

Help! I'm Bored! - Over 300 Children's Activities for Ages 2-12

6 reviews
Janine Lynn

Bluebell Cockle Shell Books, 1997

It's a Keeper!
"Help@ I'm Bored!" is a lifesaver for parents with children between the ages of 2 and 12. You'll find everything you need to keep them busy and entertained. - - over 300 activities, including arts and crafts, super-easy tasty treats they can make, outdoor activities, games, and even fun ways to improve reading, writing, spelling and math skills. It's a keeper!

Brini Maxwell's Guide to Gracious Living: Tips, Tricks, Recipes, and Ideas to Make Your Life Bloom

7 reviews
Brini Maxwell

"Stewart, Tabori and Chang", 2005

Gotta love Brini!
It's nice to have this book, though it's not as engaging as the show. In this book, Brini tells how to pack for a trip, how to entertain, how to organize a living space -- it's very nice, but no substitute for her show.

Mud Pies and Other Recipes: A Cookbook for Dolls

8 reviews
Marjorie Winslow

Topeka Bindery, 1996

A Book Every Young Girl - And Boy - Should Have!
Mud Pies and Other Recipes is one of the most imaginative, enchanting, and FUN books that I have ever laid eyes on. All the magic of doll tea parties, forest outings, and mud pies is incorporated within the pages of this quaint little book. In a most serious manner, Ms. Winslow will teach your little girls how to easily and properly prepare delicious doll-sized appetizers, soups, salads & ...

Party Drinks! 50 Classic Cocktails and Lively Libations

6 reviews
A. J. Rathbun

Harvard Common Press, 2004

This Book Is Champagnalicious!
I think this will be a great gift for the holidays--I plan to get several to give to family and friends. The book is slim, but packed with lots of great drinks, plus gorgeous photos! One thing I really like about the book is that it gives lots of suggestions on variations of the drinks--in case you need to mix different amounts, or don't like or have a particular ingredient. Plus, there's some ...

White Grass Cafe: Cross country cooking

8 reviews
Laurie Little

Master-Craft Printers, 1997

It's The Best
Never used a cookbook so much. Makes me feel like I'm back in WV. It's truly wonderful. Thanks for being my cooking teachers. Couldn't of done it without you.

Gingerbread for All Seasons

8 reviews
Teresa Layman

Harry N. Abrams, 1997

Absolutely wonderful!
I am again very impressed by Theresa Layman. The gingerbread houses are just magical, not only because of the easy to use designs, but also because of the attention that has been paid to the details, which make every project just about perfect. A lot of ideas, not only for Christmas (although I LOVE the Santa sleigh) each and every one just lovely. The directions are extended and clear. I ...

Backyard Sugarin': A Complete How-To Guide, Third Edition

6 reviews
Rink Mann

Countryman, 2006

Everything you need to know -- just add trees!
This is the do-it-yourself book that got me started on that sweet rite of spring -- making my own maple syrup. The author's emphasis is on how to do it efficiently and very cheaply, using easy-to-find materials you can scrounge yourself. If you have the trees to tap, by all means get this book! (Hint: they don't have to be the sugar maple species. Try other maples as well. I get great ...

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