The perfect gift for the Downton Abbey fan! Includes two complete Downton Abbey cookbooks: The Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook and The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Cookbook. Recreate the style and glamour of life at Downton Abbey with more than 140+ recipes for delectable tea-time treats and sophisticated cocktails in this deluxe slipcased gift set of two popular Downton Abbey cookbooks. Set a tea table fit for the Dowager Countess with the Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook’s recipes for classics like English Cream Scones and Chocolate Florentines. Make every night a party with libations from The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book, from Prince of Wales Punch to Ginger Beer to the Corpse Reviver hangover cure. Each title includes fascinating British history, guides to the proper decorum for teatime and cocktail service, gorgeous photographs of food and drink, lifestyle stills from the television series and movie, and character quotes.
"Knit unique beanies inspired by the jaw-dropping and unique landscapes from each of the 63 US National Parks. From the brightly colored pebbles of Lake McDonald in Montana's Glacier National Park to the regal granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome in California's Yosemite Valley, the US National Parks contain some of the most recognizable and iconic natural landmarks in the world. Capture the majesty each national park offers with original beanie patterns created by knitting designer and outdoor enthusiast Nancy Bates."--Page 4 of cover.
Celebrate Italian cuisine with more than 90 recipes for authentic, carefree dishes perfect for small gatherings and everyday meals with friends and family.Take a culinary journey through l'Italia with more than 90 recipes for fresh, authentic Italian cooking. The dishes in this mouthwatering collection emphasize carefree Italian cuisine perfect for elevating everyday dining. For intimate gatherings, a batch of Turin-style breadsticks with prosciutto served with Garibaldi spritz cocktails is sure to impress. Celebrate summer flavors and enjoy a night of alfresco dining with bowls of summer minestrone and a peach, tomato and burrata salad garnished with fresh mint and basil. On busy weeknights, a crispy pizza with roasted peppers and soppressata satisfies even the pickiest of eaters. And nothing caps off a delicious evening quite like a sweet pick-me-up such as a dark chocolate panna cotta with cherries. Including a handy section on stocking your Italian pantry and notes on classic Italian staples, Everyday Italian serves as a handy compendium for home cooks of all skill levels to add a little italiana to their kitchens. 90+ RECIPES: Flavorful Italian recipes in this volume span appetizers, soups, salads, pastas, rice and polenta dishes, pizzas and focaccias; meat, fish, and vegetable entrees; and desserts. EXPERT AUTHOR: Domenica Marchetti is the author of several books on Italian cooking. Her recipes and articles on Italian home cooking have been widely published in national publications including Cooking Light, Fine Cooking, Food and Wine, Health, the Chicago Tribune and The Washington Post, as well as online publications. INCLUDES INGREDIENT GUIDE: A section on common ingredients found in Italian kitchens breaks down the essentials of stocking your Italian pantry. FULL-COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY: Everyday Italian features gorgeous full-color photography of the recipes to help inspire and ensure success. COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Complete your collection of Williams-Sonoma cookbooks with Everyday Italian. FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Everyday Italian includes easy-to-understand instructions for home cooks of all skill levels.
More than 220 tips for existing, persisting, and thriving independently in the modern world. Looking for a greater sense of control in the chaotic world of today? Concerned about your dependence on existing food and power sources, and other systems beyond your control? Empower yourself with the gift of self reliance–with the Total Self Sufficiency Manual, which has over 220 tips and techniques to empower your independence from survival expert and New York Times-bestselling author Tim MacWelch.
An illustrated keepsake journal, to be filled and given as a legacy to one's childThis journal offers a unique path for the writer and reader: Intended not to be filled with pregnancy or infant development notes, but instead, meant toward thoughts, hopes, and aspirations for your baby. "What I thought when I found I was pregnant," "What happened when you were born," "Why we chose the name that we did," and many, many more thoughts and memories all can be added, and the book given as a legacy gift to a child as they mature or reach adulthood.
With this comprehensive collection of classic recipes that the whole family will love, Instant Pot Family Meals utilizes the popular multicooker to its best advantage—saving time and effort in the kitchen so families can spend more time together at the table.Williams Sonoma’s Instant Pot Family Meals features a collection of more than 50 classic family recipes—from pot pies and gumbo to chicken wings and fried rice—designed specifically for Instant Pot. Published with the official endorsement of the Instant Pot brand, Instant Pot Family Meals features more than 50 professionally-tested recipes accompanied by beautiful color photography, clear instructions, and helpful tips and tricks for cooking with the Instant Pot. The author is a veteran cooking authority and Instant Pot expert who has previously published two Instant Pot cookbooks and focuses on healthy family cooking.
This compact, yet comprehensive guide to cooking sous vide shows home cooks how to master the art of cooking with vacuum-sealed ingredients for restaurant-style precision and advance preparation perfection. Includes an introduction to sous vide cooking with special sections on vacuum sealing in plastic, water immersion, and cooking times, as well as recipes for a range of dishes featuring meat, poultry, seafood, vegetables, and desserts. Sample recipes: Steak-Frites with Rosemary Garlic Butter; Honey-Dijon Salmon with Maple-Glazed Carrots; Pork Chops with Jalapeño-Agave Nectar Salsa; Chicken Thighs with Lemon, Honey & Green Olives; Greek Lamb Chops with Minted Yogurt; Chipotle–Butternut Squash Soup; Risotto with Kale Pesto, Mozzarella & Cherry Tomatoes; Ginger Shrimp with Baby Bok Choy; and Chai-Spiced Apple Pie.
For the first time, take an intimate glimpse into the groundbreaking television show The L Word with behind-the-scenes photography taken by series star Jennifer Beals and ephemera from her personal archives.Since its debut in 2004, The L Word has been a milestone of popular and queer culture. For six seasons, this iconic show broke barriers and brought on-screen visibility to the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community through the lives of a diverse group of women. Viewers followed the stories of beloved characters like Bette, Tina, Shane, Kit, and Alice, and their dynamic journeys with love, heartbreak, friendship, and triumph. Now, for the first time, Jennifer Beals invites you behind the scenes to witness the magic that took place during the making of this iconic show. The L Word: A Photographic Journal showcases more than 400 rarely seen, extraordinarily candid photographs taken by Jennifer Beals on the set and behind the scenes of The L Word. These exquisite photographs, offer an intimate look into every aspect of the show, highlighting the real friendships, emotions, and creativity that contributed to its massive success. Also featuring a foreword and reminiscences from Jennifer, cast commentary, and intriguing ephemera such as scripts, call sheets, notes between actors, and production memos, this extraordinary book is the definitive portrait of the life, the laughter, and the love that was The L Word. PERFECT GIFT FOR FANS, NEW AND OLD: With more than 200 hundred pages of artistic images and its sleek hardcover casing, this is an ideal gift that every L Word fan needs in their hands NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN CANDID MOMENTS: Examine unseen images that capture the incredible cast and crew in moments of laughter, focus, conversation, and celebration INSIGHTS FROM YOUR FAVORITES: Enjoy quotes and reflections shared by the actresses and actors who played your favorite characters, that offer even more insight into what it was like bringing this revolutionary series to life
"Harnessing the growing trend of hobby farms, farmettes, community plots, and home gardens, Emma Hearst sets out to simplify the complex world of growing and utilizing seasonal produce in this farm-fresh cookbook. From choosing seeds to making use of microseasons to creating quick and vibrant meals, Fresh from the Kitchen Garden encourages home cooks to maximize the flavor of home-grown vegetables, fruits, and more along with and choice farmers' market selections. The ingredient-driven recipes include easy vegetal soups with beans and peas, crisp salads with shoots and microgreens, small plates with juicy tomatoes and eggplants, and other healthy, just-harvested produce. Managing a 60+-acre farm with over 250 varieties of vegetables, fruit, flowers, and herbs in the middle of the sprawling suburban neighborhoods of New York, Hearst--a former chef and James Beard-award finalist, is uniquely positioned to impart her wisdom to an ever-expanding base of home cooks looking to take charge of their food."--
"Out There: A Camper Cookbook presents the story and recipes of Lee Kalpakis, a professional cook who returned home to the Catskill Mountains after 14 years in New York City to live in an off-grid camper in the woods."--
Spanning cookies, cakes, cupcakes, brownies, bars, pies, crisps, and no-bake treats including fudge and ice cream, this tantalizing collection will inspire home bakers of all ages everywhere. Lindsay Grimes--creator of the blog The Toasted Pine Nut, author of Cauliflower Power, and founder of a line of baking mixes, Good & Gooey--shares 100 of her fabulous recipes for desserts that just happen to be gluten free. With interest in gluten-free food and home baking at an all-time high, Lindsay's personal expertise and collection of goodies--which include cakes, cookies, fun projects for kids, and non-bake treats--bring a fresh perspective to this popular subject. Her signature recipes--like brownie brittle ice cream sandwiches, birthday crunch crumble, sweet oat fig galette, cherry pie shortbread bars--are accessible and tantalizing, sure to become new everyday favorites.
For more than 60 years, Barbie has reflected fashion trends and set them. Now, her iconic outfits are paired with the legendary looks from iconic designers for a fascinating celebration of the relationship between the runway and the toy aisle.
Explore your past, present, and future with this complete guide to understanding and reading tarot cards. Reading Tarot not only teaches you how to perform tarot readings but also provides clarity on what matters the most in your life. Whether offering insight into relationships and careers paths or providing a sense of calm and clarity for the day, reading tarot cards is an easy way to practice self-care and self-reflection. Professional tarot card reader April Wall provides guidance throughout all aspects of tarot reading and what you can discover about yourself along the way. For years, April has performed tarot readings for clients in search of answers and teaches how to explore your past, present, and future.This beautifully illustrated guide compiles her years of experience to teach you how to accurately interpret 78 major and minor arcana tarot cards and connect your insights to real-life experiences. Complete with numerous examples, traditional card spread types, and tips to apply what you learn in various love, work, and life scenarios, Reading Tarot gives you all the tools you will need to conduct impactful readings on yourself and others. Take hold of your mystical journey and find the answers in the cards! ALL OF YOUR TAROT QUESTIONS ANSWERED: The only tarot guidebook you will ever need! With thorough explanations, a history of the practice, and application tips, this book is the complete package EXPERT GUIDANCE: Written by an expert in metaphysical practice, this book is an authentic and reliable guide to the practice of tarot EASY TO LEARN: With step-by-step instructions and clear explanations, this guidebook is perfect for any skill level PERFECT GIFT: This book makes the perfect gift for any tarot enthusiast in your life COMPLETE THE SERIES: Collect all of the books in the Daily Divination series with Reading Tarot, Reading Tea Leaves, and more!
Brew a cup of tea and see what awaits in your future with this beautifully illustrated, comprehensive guide to the ancient art of tea leaf reading.Reading Tea Leaves: Discover What Brews in Your Future is the perfect resource to master the ancient practice of tea leaf reading, also known as tasseography, and will teach you everything you need to know to learn and interpret the hidden messages that lie in the shapes of the tea leaves. Author April Wall, a spirit-led psychic intuitive, provides an easy explanation to all aspects of the practice and what you can discover about yourself, the future, and the divination power of reading tea leaves. For years, April has performed tea leaf readings for clients in search of answers. This beautifully illustrated guide compiles her years of knowledge and real-life experience to teach you how to confidently interpret over 100 consistent tea leaf patterns and configurations. Complete with a glossary, step-by-step instructions, and insider tips and tricks, Reading Tea Leaves gives you all the tools you will need to perform your very own tea leaf readings. Take hold of your journey and find the answers you have been looking for! 100+ TEA LEAF SYMBOLS EXPLAINED: With over 100 symbols and configurations explained, you will find success in your tea leaf readings every time EASY TO LEARN: This ancient divination practice is made easy with step-by-step instructions that make learning to read tea leaves simple HELPFUL ILLUSTRATIONS: Each tea leaf symbol will be accompanied by an illustration to help readers accurately interpret the symbols PERFECT GIFT: This guide makes a perfect gift for the aspiring psychic or fan of mysticism in your life COMPLETE THE SERIES: Collect all of the books in the Daily Divination series with Reading Tea Leaves, Reading Tarot, and more!
Bringing modern flavor and ingredient profiles to classics home-cooking recipes, these dishes will appeal to all ages. At Home provides cozy home cooks with flavorful and accessible recipes for family-friendly comfort foods-like pizza, pasta, one-pot meals, and more. Crafted to include all dietary preferences, this comprehensive title makes daily home cooking a nourishing, easy, and anticipated part of the day-whether you're making butternut squash pizza, potato gnocchi with a beef-cinnamon sauce, or a classic minestrone. Visually-driven guides to making pizza doughs, fresh pastas, and dumplings make this volume a fantastic resource for cooks of all skill levels
American Girl’s BIGGEST baking book yet! Packed with more than 100 delicious recipes for cookies, cakes, brownies and more that kids love to bake, eat, and share!Featuring the very best recipes from American Girl’s best-selling cookbooks, The Big Book of Baking For Kids is the ultimate cookbook for young bakers. There are treats, snacks, desserts and more for every taste and occasion. This compilation has something for every skill level and includes a delicious variety of cookies, cakes, tarts, brownies, pies, and more. Young bakers will gain kitchen confidence with helpful instructions and expert tips for kitchen safety, storage, decorating, and serving. Whether they follow each recipe step-by-step or add a unique twist, baking is a great way for kids to express creativity, learn essential skills, and make memories. Kids will wow their friends and family with delectable treats, bake-sale favorites, and show-stopping special-occasion desserts with The Big Book of Baking for Kids! 100+ RECIPES: Kids will learn to bake delicious pies, cakes, cookies, cupcakes, brownies, breakfast treats, after-school snacks and show-stopping desserts BAKING TIPS AND TRICKS: Young bakers can master measuring, rolling, frosting and decorating! INSPIRING IMAGES: Beautiful full-color photos help ensure success! STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: Gain confidence in the kitchen and practice essential cooking skills with easy-to-follow instructions, with helpful call outs for when a young chef may need adult supervision OFFICIAL AMERICAN GIRL COOKBOOK: The trusted partner for families who want to raise strong, confident girls and help girls discover their sense of self
Featuring more than 350 glorious images of some of the most incredible motorcycles ever made, The Motorcycle celebrates and showcases these beautiful machines as the pieces of fine art that they are.The Haas Moto Museum in Dallas, Texas, houses a unique world-class collection that spans the history of motorcycles across thirteen decades. From early prototype models that featured a gas tank simply strapped onto a bicycle to today's radically new designs that push the limits of imagination and technology, more than 230 motorcycles are chronicled here. Whether the unnamed stars of classic movies such as Akira and Easy Rider or the object of devotion in the lives of riders and collectors, the motorcycle has been a symbol of freedom throughout pop culture. The Motorcycle celebrates these iconic machines in this beautifully curated monography with sleek images and accompanying essays from the world-class Haas Moto Museum. In addition to showing the evolution of motorcycles from 1899 to present day, this official museum monograph features 60 custom motorcycles– many of which were commissioned for the collection– from prize-winning builders from around the world including Mitsuhiro Kiyonaga, Maxwell Hazan, Jay Donovan, Cristian Sosa, and Craig Rodsmith. THE PERFECT GIFT: Featuring historical images from the Haas Moto Museum as well as custom builds that are recognized as fine art, The Motorcycle makes the perfect gift of anyone who’s a fan of motorcycles, art, or photography. FROM THE HAAS MOTO MUSEUM: Curated from the collection of the world’s premier motorcycle museum 230+ MOTORCYCLES: Explore hundreds of motorcycles, from the first motorized bicycles to custom cycles created for collectors, to cycles in pop culture and history 350+ IMAGES: See up-close portraits of magnificent motorcycles, as well as factories, races, cycles at work and in film CUSTOM BUILDERS: Discover the unique creations of builders, including Mitsuhiro Kiyonaga, Maxwell Hazan, Jay Donovan, Cristian Sosa, and Craig Rodsmith
Indie, Seen is the timely journey through the alternative music scene via the lens of music photographer Piper Ferguson. Beginning her career in the late 1990s as a woman photographer in a once male-dominated field, Piper is known for telling dynamic and intimate stories from behind her lens. The results are beautiful, enthralling, and truly original photographs. Indie, Seen presents Piper's most personal and exclusive works curated in one volume, from her first portrait sessions with artists like Joe Strummer and Richard Ashcroft, to festival performances, behind-the-scenes photoshoots, editorial portrait sessions, and wild nights out. Enjoy vibrant images of iconic indie rock performers, such as Interpol, The Strokes, Coldplay, and Yeah, Yeah, Yeahs. With more than 200 images, Indie, Seen is a must-have for every rock and music history fan to indulge and explore the moments behind the music. She was there--now you can be, too. AMAZING IMAGERY: Piper shoots in a wildly creative and intuitive style that makes every photograph jump off the page. Catch your favorite (and new favorite) artists jumping and jamming, posing and playing, and expressing the power of doing it for yourself. GREAT GIFT FOR MUSIC FANS: Presented in a gorgeous hardcover format, this book makes a great gift for not only indie rock fans, but all musical and cultural historians. It's a perfect coffee-table book to recapture the moment these bands changed music forever. SHE ROCKS: Piper Ferguson found success in her own indie way, from running clubs to capturing iconic music moments. Many pages throughout the book highlight the stories and shots that meant the most to her as a fierce woman in music.
Explore a delicious collection of fresh and flavorful recipes of wine country with the first cookbook from California’s Oakville Grocery.Enjoy more than 100 carefully curated, original recipes from the oldest continually operated grocery store in California, Oakville Grocery. With simple elegance in mind, each recipe is influenced by the fresh and flavorful ingredients Oakville Grocery has provided its patrons since 1881, with the store's unique character and charm captured on every page. Indulge in delicious west-coast inspired dishes such as Peach and Prosciutto Flatbread or Quinoa Breakfast Bowls with Potatoes, Spinach, and Pesto. From a family-style breakfast to a wine and cheese party, Oakville Grocery The Cookbook is sure to have the perfect recipes. Travel through the serene Napa Valley from your very own kitchen and enjoy the wonderful flavors of California olive oils, whole grain pastas, tangy mustards, bold spices, and elegant chocolates. Oakville Grocery The Cookbook: Seasonal Recipes from the Heart of Wine Country is a guide to fresh and filling meals for your family and a delicious escape to wine country any day or season. FOCUSED ON FRESH: Oakville Grocery has been dedicated to fresh, local ingredients and recipes that fuel your body with the very best since 1881. EASY-TO-FOLLOW: With detailed instructions, pairing suggestions, and thoughtful tips, this is the perfect cookbook for any skill level. MORE THAN RECIPES: Includes a background of the historical Oakville Grocery store and Napa Valley, local California vendors, and beautiful photography of wine country. PERFECT FOR EVERY SEASON: With 100+ recipes categorized by season, you will never be without the right recipe for any occasion.
From Mental Floss, the premier destination for curious minds, comes a deep dive into the the world of words! You’ll discover the surprising (and sometimes very dark) origins of common terms, a guide to quirky old-timey words, a timeline of popular slang, tips & tricks to win at every word game, from Scrabble to Wordle, a collection of the best literary insults, and much more!Ever wonder if there is a synonym for the word synonym? Or why people really hate the word “moist?” Maybe you want to know why we tell a person to take something “with a grain of salt,” or why McDonalds went to war with a dictionary. From obscure words to the best literary insults ever written, this linguistic miscellany is sure to spice up your vocabulary, make you a whizz at word games, and prepare you for plenty of wordy repartee for your next soiree, with some of the most bizarre terms you never knew you needed. A CACOPHONY OF WORDS: Learn the meaning and surprising history of hundreds of words and phrases LOTS OF LISTS: Discover curated collections of literary insults, old-timey words, popular slang, and much more WORD GAME WIZ: Includes tips for mastering popular word games from Scrabble to Wordle WIT FOR WRITERS: Writers looking for just the right word will be inspired by hundreds of unusual and obscure words REFERENCE FOR READERS: Fans of every genre, from Norse Myths to Victorian Romance will find histories, origins, and backstories of the words that make up their favorites reads COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION: Mental Floss: The Curious Reader, Mental Floss: The Curious Movie Buff, and Mental Floss: The Curious Viewer are also available
A reading challenge just for kids! Each pocket inside this portfolio presents young readers with a bookish challenge. Once a challenge is completed, it's time to open the pocket to claim an awesome prize!While many reading challenges and programs are met by reading speed or quantity of books read, the challenges presented in The Ultimate Reading Challenge for Kids! are carefully designed to expand any young reader's experience with reading and create opportunities for accomplishment and success! The perfect gift for both bookworms and reluctant readers, The Ultimate Reading Challenge for Kids! encourages young readers to connect with books in new and creative ways. Challenges include:¿ Read a book based on a true story. ¿ Watch a movie based on a book. ¿ Read outside. ¿ Read a book out loud. You could read to a sibling, parent, grandparent, or pet. ¿ Create a reading nook: Be creative! Closets, corners, and trees all make for great nooks. And more!Prizes include:¿ A hologram bookmark¿ Puffy stickers¿ A rad keychain¿ BookplatesAnd more!
This beautiful keepsake box features three hardbound journals for a grandmother to record her memories: Grandmother's Words of Wisdom, Grandmother's Recipe Journal, and the bestselling Grandmother's Journal.Meaningful writing prompts and charming illustrations make this deluxe boxed set of guided journals the perfect gift for every grandmother. Encourage grandmothers to create a unique and treasured family heirloom to share with her grandchildren: Each page includes thoughtful prompts to inspire her to record her most memorable and meaningful experiences as a child, young woman, mother, and grandmother, plus the traditions, life lessons, recipes, and family stories that she most wants to share with her grandchildren. THREE COMPLETE JOURNALS: Three hardcover journals offer Grandmothers unique opportunities to share their wisdom, memories and recipes. GRANDMOTHER’S WORDS OF WISDOM JOURNAL: Guided prompts encourages Grandmothers to share the lessons they’ve learned. A special pocket in the back holds a “Letter to My Grandchild” to share are cherish. GRANDMOTHER’S MEMORIES JOURNAL: Filled with fill-ins for Grandmothers to reflect and record the moments that impacted their lives as children, young women, mothers and grandmothers. Includes a beautiful fill-in family tree and pocket for storied photos and mementos. GRANDMOTHER’S RECIPE JOURNAL: Share secret ingredients and family favorites from grandma’s kitchen so they can be savored for generations to come. INSPIRING QUOTES AND ILLUSTRATIONS: Each journal is interspersed with thoughts from writers and thinkers, and charming illustrations, create a beautiful setting for priceless advice. DELUXE DETAILS: Each journal features thick paper and a sturdy cover that will last for years. The set is packaged in a beautiful slipcase that makes a perfect gift.
A follow-up to the bestselling Grandmother's Journal, to pass along a variety of experiences and life-lessons to others in the family.Specially suited to passing to children, grandchildren, or other family members, this journal gives the writer a means to organize their thoughts and advice for others. Thoughts such as "What I wish I'd known when I was your age," "What I've learned in my life and can pass on," "Top Ten things I've learned in life," "What to look for in a partner or when dating,"-all from a close, experienced family member who knows best.
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