Wednesday, July 16, 2008

What's on the “New Book” Shelves?

If you like cooking, gardening or decorating, be sure to check out these latest additions to the Stratford Library collection:
  • Covering Ground: Unexpected Ideas for Landscaping with Colorful, Low-Maintenance Ground Covers by Barbara W. Ellis – no more cutting the lawn & help make your big yard more interesting.

  • Outside the Not So Big House: Creating the Landscape of Home by Julie Moir Messervy & Sarah Susanka – make your outdoor space as welcome & relaxing as your indoor space.

  • Summertime Anytime Cookbook by Dana Slatkin – recipes that make you think you are at the beach.

  • Fish Without a Doubt: The Cook’s Essential Companion by Rick Moonen & Roy Finamore – finally, you will know how to cook any kind of fish (and make it taste good too!).

  • The Plant Finder: The Right Plants for Every Garden by Tony Rodd & Geoff Bryant – the title says it all, this is a BIG book.

  • Summer on a Plate: More Than 120 Delicious, No-Fuss Recipes for Memorable Meals from Loaves & Fishes by Anna Pump & Gen LeRoy –fresh ingredients & tasty treats from the famous East Hampton store.

  • Decorating Ideas that Work: Creative Solutions for Your Home by Heather J. Paper – different styles, lots of pictures, full of good ideas.

  • Universal Design for the Home: Great-Looking, Great-Living Design for All Ages, Abilities, and Circumstances by Wendy A. Jordan – ideas for adapting your home for the future.

And a new favorite: Screen Doors & Sweet Tea: Recipes and Tales from a Southern Cook by Martha Hall Foose – love the recipes in this one & it is fun to read.


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