Cooking and How-To

Books for the hands-on people in your life.

$27.95
ISBN-13: 9780307270726
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Published: Knopf, 09/01/2009

A must-have for the single home chef. Anyone who has thought that it's too hard to cook for herself should take a look at Judith Jones' latest cookbook, in which she collects some of her favorite recipes and tips for setting up a kitchen for one.


By Carleen Madigan (Editor), Carleen Madigan (Editor)
$18.95
ISBN-13: 9781603421386
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Published: Storey Publishing, 02/01/2009

For that person who's been talking about becoming more self-sufficient, The Backyard Homestead offers a plethora of pointers. From growing tomatoes to growing chickens to brewing your own beer, this book tells you how to start your own homestead with just half an acre of land.


$7.95
ISBN-13: 9781603582032
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Published: Chelsea Green Publishing Company, 09/01/2009

There's no need to worry about the effects of chemical cleaners--Amy Noyes shares recipes for simple, non-toxic cleaning products that are easy and inexpensive to make at home. A great gift for a new home-owner!


$19.95
ISBN-13: 9780615262055
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Published: Countryman Press, 11/01/2009

This beautiful cookbook is a story, in recipes, of the Vermont Butter & Cheese Company. Recipes from the cheesemakers and from noted chefs find ways to highlight Vermont Butter & Cheese's delicious artisanal dairy products.


$24.95
ISBN-13: 9780881508260
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Published: Countryman Press, 10/01/2009

The yarn-lover in your life will not want to put down this new book from the Green Mountain Spinnery. Patterns for beautiful hats, scarves, sweaters, and other lovely knitted items are accompanied by full color photos of the finished products, all made with the Spinnery's gorgeous yarns.


$24.99
ISBN-13: 9781580089586
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Published: Ten Speed Press, 04/01/2009

Great for the home cook who wants to put up foods for the winter, or who'd like to make some unique food gifts (how about homemade marshmallows or a personalized hot sauce?). Wonderful recipes in an eye-catching package.


$26.00
ISBN-13: 9781416575665
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Published: Simon & Schuster, 07/01/2009

Mark Bittman makes cooking quick and easy. The recipes in this book are written in an informal way--it's almost like Mark is standing next to you, telling what to put in next. Grouped by season, this book makes it easy to put together a fresh, delicious meal in no time at all.