Grow 15 Herbs for the Kitchen: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-61 (Paperback)

Posted by admin on April 28, 2010

Since 1973, Storey’s Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

From the Back Cover

Since the 1973 publication of Storey’s first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and cit (more…)

Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet (Paperback)

Posted by admin on April 16, 2010

Amazon.com Review

If you don’t get home until six or later and still need to get dinner on the table, this is the book for you. The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet pares down ingredients to their simplest and most flavorful form. “Keeping things simple takes the frantic quality–and pressure–out of preparing a meal,” says author Nava Atlas. “Simplifying helps you to slow down and enjoy the process of cooking.” Atlas devotes a whole chapter to tofu and soy products, including seitan and packaged products like soy “hot dogs” and “sausage.” She also has a chapter on “Rudimentary Wraps,” which includes recipes for Avocado and Ricotta Soft Tacos, Goat Cheese and Red Pepper Wraps, and the ever popular Black Bean Burr (more…)