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The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie: A Flavia de Luce Mystery
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie: A Flavia de Luce Mystery
by Alan Bradley
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If Nancy Mitford wrote I Capture the Castle or Cold Comfort Farm and starred in them Harriet the Spy you'd have something close to the quirky charm of Bradley's Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie. Even if you figure out the probable culprit before it's... (read more)

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Put 'em Up!: A Comprehensive Home Preserving Guide for the Creative Cook, from Drying and Freezing to Canning and Pickling
Put 'em Up!: A Comprehensive Home Preserving Guide for the Creative Cook, from Drying and Freezing to Canning and Pickling
by Sherri Brooks Vinton
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If your cool aunt taught you how to preserve and make jam, Put 'em Up! would be the chronicle of her lessons. Sherri Brooks Vinton knows preserving, and she peppers the recipes with tips learned only through experience. Canning can even be a party... (read more)

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Knives at Dawn: America's Quest for Culinary Glory at the Legendary Bocuse D'Or Competition
Knives at Dawn: America's Quest for Culinary Glory at the Legendary Bocuse D'Or Competition
by Andrew Friedman
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These behind-the-scenes reports offer a look at the real-life Top Chef, in which culinary teams fight to triumph over other competing nations. I love televised cooking contests, and Knives at Dawn packs in what is lost on the shows: the chefs' thoughts... (read more)

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At Home: A Short History of Private Life
At Home: A Short History of Private Life
by Bill Bryson
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There is nothing on this planet that Bryson cannot make fascinating. In his hands, exploring the minutiae of his house becomes an adventure. (Granted, his house is a Victorian vicarage in Norfolk, England.) At Home is a joyful, chatty dip into the... (read more)

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Cartopia: Portland's Food Cart Revolution
Cartopia: Portland's Food Cart Revolution
by Kelly Rodgers and Kelley Roy
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We Portlanders love our small neighborhoods of quirky livability, and the indie food carts exemplify some of that charm. Cartopia highlights some of the major pods (a cluster of three or more carts) and delves into the wellbeing of the food-cart realm... (read more)

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Mrs Queen Takes the Train
Mrs Queen Takes the Train
by William Kuhn
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This completely charming romp stars the very private Queen Elizabeth II as she goes AWOL from the palace and learns to navigate in the very different world in which we commoners live. Mrs Queen Takes the Train is the first novel from historian William... (read more)

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Backyard Bounty: The Complete Guide to Year-Round Organic Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
Backyard Bounty: The Complete Guide to Year-Round Organic Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
by Linda Gilkeson
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Ah, master gardener Linda Gilkeson, you so had me at "Grow the most food in the smallest space (with the least work)." Backyard Bounty is truly a complete guide. Not only is there help with planning and planting, Gilkeson also shares advice for ailing... (read more)

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The Party Dress Book: How to Sew the Best Dress in the Room
The Party Dress Book: How to Sew the Best Dress in the Room
by Mary Adams
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Mary Adams is my new goddess. The Party Dress Book is the most knock-out book on pretty dresses that I've seen in awhile, and certainly the best guide on how to sew them. While this isn't for the beginner, Adams shows, step by step, how to sew the basics... (read more)

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The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion and Cooking Manual
The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion and Cooking Manual
by Frank Falcinelli and Frank Castronovo and Peter Meehan
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I love good trattorias, and after a visit I often vow to recreate the menu at home. But often the clear and full flavor from the trat eludes my effort. The Frankies Spuntino has tips for getting that simple, delightful taste into your home cooking. This... (read more)

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Sarabeth's Bakery: From My Hands to Yours
Sarabeth's Bakery: From My Hands to Yours
by Sarabeth Levine
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A sure bet in a trip to New York City is a visit to one of Sarabeth's bakeries. For those of us enjoying "staycations," we now have Sarabeth's Bakery: From My Hands to Yours to bring a little fine baking to our meals. No longer do I have to dream of... (read more)

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Party Vegan: Fabulous, Fun Food for Every Occasion
Party Vegan: Fabulous, Fun Food for Every Occasion
by Robin Robertson
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Hors d'oeuvres can make or break a party, and Party Vegan lives up to its claim of "fabulous, fun food" with recipes for delicious appetizers. Other than the cover, there are no pictures, but the snacks are mostly simple to make and easy to imagine. Hey,... (read more)

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The Blue Chair Jam Cookbook
The Blue Chair Jam Cookbook
by Rachel Saunders
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Can't get to the Bay area to get your Blue Chair fix? Make your own Blue Chair jam with this beautiful, beautiful cookbook. The recipes run the gamut, from basic to gently nuanced to deliciously spirited. And yummy! And beautiful. Did I mention beautiful?... (read more)

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In the Green Kitchen: Techniques to Learn by Heart
In the Green Kitchen: Techniques to Learn by Heart
by Alice Waters
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Alice Waters shows her roots as a former Montessori teacher in this book about learning simple kitchen basics. She calls in fellow master cooks to help demonstrate the techniques, such as David Chang on pickling, Lidia Bastianich on pasta, and Thomas... (read more)

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Seasonal Fruit Desserts: From Orchard, Farm, and Market
Seasonal Fruit Desserts: From Orchard, Farm, and Market
by Deborah Madison
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Madison brings traditional and modern touches to Seasonal Fruit Desserts. There's peasant fare like Maple Sugar Shortbread, summer desserts like upside-down cakes and fruit tarts, and puddings and coulis for fall. These recipes are uncomplicated yet... (read more)

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A Traveller in Time
A Traveller in Time
by Alison Uttley
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I am so glad to see A Traveller in Time back in print in hardback. This is a childhood favorite of mine, one I have reread many times. The story of time-traveling Penelope is haunting, but in an earthy way, as she visits a noble farm of the 16th... (read more)

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Modern Cabin: New Designs for an American Icon
Modern Cabin: New Designs for an American Icon
by Michelle Kodis
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Gorgeous and a little on the fancy-pants side, these are the cabins that you drive to in your Jag. For those of us who may not be rockin' the upscale cabin price tag, there are plenty of great styles to adapt and incorporate into our own living space... (read more)

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Keys to Good Cooking: A Guide to Making the Best of Foods and Recipes
Keys to Good Cooking: A Guide to Making the Best of Foods and Recipes
by Harold McGee
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Long before it was trendy, McGee was providing the skinny on food science. In Keys to Good Cooking, he converts this knowledge into hands-on cooking tips. Have a kitchen disaster? McGee can explain what went wrong and how to get it right the next time.... (read more)

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Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving: 400 Delicious and Creative Recipes for Today
Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving: 400 Delicious and Creative Recipes for Today
by Judi Kingry
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When it comes to preserving, Ball really did write the book on it. This is a perfect choice for the beginner who wants a well-rounded introduction to safe preserving. Most of the recipes in Ball Complete Book of Home Preserving make use of the... (read more)

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Harvest to Heat: Cooking with America's Best Chefs, Farmers, and Artisans
Harvest to Heat: Cooking with America's Best Chefs, Farmers, and Artisans
by Darryl Estrine and Kelly Kochendorfer
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Harvest to Heat is a locavore cookbook featuring 100 never-before-published recipes from some of Portland's favorite restaurants: Higgins, Beast, Paley's Place, Le Pigeon, and more. It's a feast for the eyes, too, with gorgeous photos of artisanal foods.... (read more)

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Unsaid
Unsaid
by Neil Abramson
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A ghost story, a love story, and a pet tale, Unsaid is raw, heartbreaking, and beautiful. While I read it, I felt as if every pet I've ever loved and lost was sitting by my side. Uplifting and bittersweet, it left me in tears, as only the best books will... (read more)

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