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Lidia's best cookbook, and my pick for favorite book of 2011. Who doesn't love Italian food? But Lidia expands our ideas of what Italian cuisine is all about, and she does this by taking us across the US and into the kitchens of her paisanos. She's included a huge variety of recipes with plenty of detail so you can perfectly re-create these dishes at home (everything from antipasti to dolce), and her tone is always instructive and caring, never patronizing or preachy. The crab cakes are fabulous, by the way!
Every nursing home should have a cat like Oscar--he has the uncanny gift of sensing when an Alzheimer's patient is close to death, and is there to provide comfort and companionship during their last moments. I loved this book! Dr. Dosa, the author, starts off as a non catlover and eventually not only believes in Oscar's abilities, he learns a great deal more about compassion and the end of life process along the way. It's a compelling read and I stayed up late into the night to finish it. Highly recommended for anyone who has a family member or loved one suffering from dementia.
This book of short stories hooked me in quickly with its quirky, fantastical themes of the undead, faeries, and enchanted handbags. But beyond its immediate charms, this collection stands out due to the author's lyrical style and insight into the complexities of human nature.
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This is a beautifully-photographed book full of ideas for funky, creative cupcake decorations. I love the April Fool's cupcakes, the alligator, and the Halloween-themed cupcakes. The designs are clever rather than complex and well within the reach of most home bakers. My 12-year old niece was able to produce the sunflower cupcakes, and they were stunning!
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Are you like me, with a motley collection of t-shirts wadded up in the back of your closet that you can't bring yourself to throw away? Wad no more, since with the help of this book you too can transform your homely t's into something much, much cuter--stuff you will actually be proud to wear! Many of these projects do not require a sewing machine and skill levels are indicated for each one, so you really can't go wrong. I just did the one that's on the cover, and my husband says it's sexy....
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Lidia's Italy in America by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich
Raingirl, January 19, 2012
Lidia's best cookbook, and my pick for favorite book of 2011. Who doesn't love Italian food? But Lidia expands our ideas of what Italian cuisine is all about, and she does this by taking us across the US and into the kitchens of her paisanos. She's included a huge variety of recipes with plenty of detail so you can perfectly re-create these dishes at home (everything from antipasti to dolce), and her tone is always instructive and caring, never patronizing or preachy. The crab cakes are fabulous, by the way!Making Rounds with Oscar: The Extraordinary Gift of an Ordinary Cat by David Dosa
Raingirl, September 19, 2011
Every nursing home should have a cat like Oscar--he has the uncanny gift of sensing when an Alzheimer's patient is close to death, and is there to provide comfort and companionship during their last moments. I loved this book! Dr. Dosa, the author, starts off as a non catlover and eventually not only believes in Oscar's abilities, he learns a great deal more about compassion and the end of life process along the way. It's a compelling read and I stayed up late into the night to finish it. Highly recommended for anyone who has a family member or loved one suffering from dementia.Magic for Beginners by Kelly Link
Raingirl, January 20, 2010
This book of short stories hooked me in quickly with its quirky, fantastical themes of the undead, faeries, and enchanted handbags. But beyond its immediate charms, this collection stands out due to the author's lyrical style and insight into the complexities of human nature.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
Hello, Cupcake! by Karen Tack
Raingirl, June 7, 2009
This is a beautifully-photographed book full of ideas for funky, creative cupcake decorations. I love the April Fool's cupcakes, the alligator, and the Halloween-themed cupcakes. The designs are clever rather than complex and well within the reach of most home bakers. My 12-year old niece was able to produce the sunflower cupcakes, and they were stunning!(5 of 6 readers found this comment helpful)
Generation T: 108 Ways To Transform a T-Shirt by Megan Nicolay
Raingirl, April 28, 2007
Are you like me, with a motley collection of t-shirts wadded up in the back of your closet that you can't bring yourself to throw away? Wad no more, since with the help of this book you too can transform your homely t's into something much, much cuter--stuff you will actually be proud to wear! Many of these projects do not require a sewing machine and skill levels are indicated for each one, so you really can't go wrong. I just did the one that's on the cover, and my husband says it's sexy....(11 of 20 readers found this comment helpful)
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