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  My Grandma's Vintage Recipes -...

  Tracy Falbe

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  A vintage recipe is obviously something from at least a few decades in the past, if not longer. But I feel a vintage recipe also needs to show the character of the time in which it was written. The recipes presented in this collection came from my Grandma’s school notebook that she began when she was 15 years old. She grew up in Chatham, Ontario, Canada, and her recipes reflect the food eaten at that time and place. 
  Regain the wisdom and creativity of our ancestors who were experts at whipping up something special with tight budgets and limited supplies. You may not be able to find the “10-cent bag of marshmallows” anymore, but modern cooks can still benefit from this collection of 1920s vintage recipes collected by my late Grandmother. In 2012 I discovered her handwritten recipe notebook from 1926 and developed this cookbook. 
  While updating the directions for modern cooks, I maintained the vintage charm of her original notes. Generations ago people did not have a bunch of fancy ingredients, but they still came up with a variety of yummy quick breads, cakes, desserts, pies, salads, main dishes, canning recipes, and fruitcakes. This cookbook has a special emphasis on fruitcakes. I share my mood-altering experiences with her fruitcake recipes. Bakers who love the holidays should definitely add a classic Christmas fruitcake to their list. All jokes aside, fruitcake deserves a place among elite holiday desserts. 
  And people into urban farming and homesteading can harvest delicious value from these vintage recipes meant to use up all the dried fruit and nuts you can pick. Plus find a variety of classic uses for all the tomatoes, cucumbers, and apples you can grow with marvelous canning recipes for sauces, pickles, and chutneys.

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  The Beer Wench's Guide to Beer -...

  Ashley Routson

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  Pull up a stool and learn about beer with the Wench!Craft beer is officially everywhere: there are now more breweries in the United States since any time before prohibition. At the local grocery store, the beer aisle is as big as the cereal aisle. At the bar, it's increasingly hard to choose a beer--the IPA is stronger than the ESB, right?In this book, Ashley V. Routson (aka The Beer Wench) provides the first all-in-one guide that demystifies beer and makes learning fun. She'll quickly bring you up to speed on beer styles, the brewing process, how to taste beer like a pro, and how to pair beer with food. Unconventional tastings, delicious recipes from killer craft breweries, eye-catching photos--and, of course, plenty of beer--means there's never a dull moment.

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  Bird Watching - Everything You...

  John R. Hess

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  Bird watching, the observation of live birds in their natural habitat, is a popular pastime and scientific sport that developed almost entirely in the 20th century. Find out how to get the most enjoyment from bird watching with this practical audiobook guide packed with proven tips and suggestions. 
  Birding is a versatile sport that can be either done with or without others. If you are seeking companionship, then birding can be a great social activity. You can share your interest with friends, family, or even join a birding club. 
  If you seek the chance to get away from everyone for some well deserved solitude, then that is also an option. It's perfectly acceptable to go birding alone. You can go explore nature with the only sounds coming from the birds you are observing. 
  Here is a preview of what you'll learn:What is bird watchingThe history of bird watchingHow to bird watchEquipment for bird watchingProminent contributors to bird watchingBird-watching organizations and societiesBird-watching etiquetteScience and bird watchingBird-watching influences on the environmentBackyard birdingBirding census techniquesBird-watching books and publicationsA personal tale: Bird watching 101And basically everything you need to start bird watching today!

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  The Best Ever Appliqué Sampler...

  Becky Goldsmith, Linda Jenkins

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  “Spectacular! . . . Everything you ever wanted to know about how to go about creating appliqué can be found within the pages of this book.” —The Appliqué Society Newsletter 
   
  In this newly updated version of The New Appliqué Sampler from Linda Jenkins and Becky Goldsmith, you’ll find all the latest tips and techniques to help you stitch your own appliqué creations, plus charming new appliqué patterns in the colorful Piece O’ Cake style. Nine new appliqué blocks make charming miniature quilts or mix-and-match samplers. Five new quilt projects include complete instructions and full-size pullout patterns plus basic stitches are shown for both right and left handers. 
   
  “This is an excellent guide to most types of applique and well worth a place on your reference shelf.” —Fabrications Quilting for You 
   
  “I have always been drawn to Piece O’ Cake Designs and this book is no exception. Many of their designs are whimsical and this applique sampler certainly follows their trend. The book includes nine different blocks to mix, match and combine and they are all delightful.” —The Canadian Quilter Magazine

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  American on Purpose

  Craig Ferguson

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  In American on Purpose, Craig Ferguson delivers a moving and achingly funny memoir of living the American dream as he journeys from the mean streets of Glasgow, Scotland, to the comedic promised land of Hollywood. Along the way he stumbles through several attempts to make his mark—as a punk rock musician, a construction worker, a bouncer, and, tragically, a modern dancer.  
  To numb the pain of failure, Ferguson found comfort in drugs and alcohol, addictions that eventually led to an aborted suicide attempt. (He forgot to do it when someone offered him a glass of sherry.) But his story has a happy ending: in 1993, the washed-up Ferguson washed up in the United States. Finally sober, Ferguson landed a breakthrough part on the hit sitcom The Drew Carey Show, a success that eventually led to his role as the host of CBS's The Late Late Show. By far Ferguson's greatest triumph was his decision to become a U.S. citizen, a milestone he achieved in early 2008, just before his command performance for the president at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. In American on Purpose, Craig Ferguson talks a red, white, and blue streak about everything our Founding Fathers feared.

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  Diabetes Cooking 101 - Master...

  Perrin Davis

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  A diabetic-friendly collection in the series that serves up “delicious, healthful recipes that are easy to prepare and don’t scrimp on flavor and taste” (Power Player Lifestyle).   This cookbook features 101 tasty, diverse, and accessible recipes, all of which have been thoroughly kitchen tested. Diabetes Cooking 101 will also feature a simple, contemporary-looking design that’s as practical as it is elegant, with measures calculated using both traditional and metric quantities. Scattered throughout are beautiful full-color photographs that enhance each books utility and visual appeal.  Diabetes Cooking 101 starts off with a detailed introduction that covers the basics of the book’s topic and provides plenty of helpful how-tos, insider tips, and keys to best results. The idea is to provide everything a reader needs to know in order to make these recipes successfully. The 101 recipes included feature a breadth of different dishes drawn from a wide range of culinary traditions, all of them featuring clear, straightforward directions, and all of them delicious. The 101 Series is perfect both for beginners and more experienced cooks looking to broaden their kitchen horizons.  101 Series   “A good resource to find creative recipes for any beginning vegan or for someone who’s been following that lifestyle for some time.” —WLS-ABC Chicago   “[Slow Cooker 101] has supremely easy recipes for busy cooks and has helpful insider tips for getting the best results from your recipes using a slow cooker.” —Florida Sun-Sentinel   “Easy-to-use recipes with a side-order of photos . . . clear and concise . . . opens with a chapter on kitchen basics, including a list of equipment ‘must haves,’ a section most useful for beginner home cooks.” —Insatiable

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