Best of the Best Vol. 9: The Best Recipes from the 25 Best Cookbooks of the Year (Best of the Best: Best Recipes from the 25 Best Cookbooks of the Year)
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Best of the Best Vol. 9: The Best Recipes from the 25 Best Cookbooks of the Year (Best of the Best: Best Recipes from the 25 Best Cookbooks of the Year)
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Almost one million subscribers heartily agree: Food & Wine is the unrivaled leader in the field, and every year their editors search tirelessly for the most delectable dishes from the crème de la crème of cookbooks. Here are their selections, along with an extra treat: some special and previously unpublished recipes. It comes to more than 100 fully kitchen-tested, temptingly photographed dishes in all. And the food doesn’t come better than this: From Grilling for Life, Bobby Flay presents Smoky and Fiery Skirt Steak with Avocado-Oregano Relish. Paula Deen serves up some of her Southern-style Shrimp and Grits (Paula Deen & Friends), while Marc Meyer prepares Brunch (Baked Eggs Rancheros).

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 20 Cookbooks in 1.......2007-09-13

Warning! If you purchase this book you will soon be purchasing several others. No seriously, this is a wonderful and really under rated book. I got it at a Christmas gift exchange last year and since then I have purchased 5 of the cookbooks listed after making and loving several of the recipes. This is a great book if you want to be exposed to chefs you might otherwise miss. The recipes are excellent, you get the feel of the cookbooks listed and you get to try the recipes before deciding on purchasing the books. It is laid out really well with an introduction by the cookbook author followed by several of the recipes featured in their books. This is also a great book if you are on a budget and can't just pick up 20 new cookbooks. Lastly, it is a perfect present because it has something for everyone. I strongly, strongly recommend it!

4 out of 5 stars Great for those that want to try something new!.......2007-08-18

I love this book! I am 2/3 of the way through making each and every recipe. Yes, some of the recipes I won't make again but there is at least one recipe from each chef that is superb and I can't wait to make it again. My family personally liked the Grilled Tuna Salad with Habanero mayo from Bobby Flay and Devil's Chicken Thighs with Braised Leeks from Sunday Suppers at Lucques has got to be the best thing I have ever made/eaten. The only negative thing I can say is that most of the asian recipes have ingredients that you can't get at a mainstream grocery store. There is a great variety of recipes and it is very fun to always have something new to make.
Also, the recipe of Baked Pasta with Ricotta and Ham doesn't have a misprint. If it is read correctly the instructions first say to add the tomato sauce to some other ingredients and then later it says to start layering the sauce mixture in the pan.
Finally, if you like Brussel Sprouts as much as I do there is a recipe for Shredded Brussels Sprouts Salad that is absolutely divine!!

1 out of 5 stars Needs editing........2007-08-12

Aviod this cookbook. After trying three recipes, I've decided to throw the book away (I wouldn't sabotage anyone else by donating this to a book sale). The first recipe I tried "Baked Pasta with Ricotta and Ham" has an error. There is a listing for 1 1/2 cups of tomato sauce in the ingredients list, instruction on step 2 to add the tomato sauce then step 5 again directs you to...add the tomato sauce. No divided amounts or 1 1/2 cups each. Your guess is as good as mine. The second recipe for "green chili soft tacos" is suitable for anyone on a bland diet. Boiled tofu has more snap. And the blueberry cake left me wishing I'd saved those poor, innocent berries for something tastier than a dessert which could be proudly served in any Dennys.
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ASIN: 193262404X

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From the experts at Food & Wine:
One unequaled cookbook with all the best recipes, from the greatest chefs, published in the past 12 months.

Almost one million subscribers heartily agree: Food & Wine is the unrivaled leader in the field, and every year their editors search tirelessly for the most delectable dishes from the crème de la crème of cookbooks. Here are their selections--more than 100 recipes from 25 cookbooks--all fully kitchen-tested. And this year, there's an extra-special feature: every chosen chef will contribute a new, previously unpublished recipe to the collection. Each page will tantalize you simply from the enticing photos and the descriptions, and the chefs don't come better than this. From Les Halles Cookbook, Anthony Bourdain-author of the bestselling Kitchen Confidential--presents his Rôti de Porc au Lait. Rick Rodgers cooks up food to feed a crowd from his Celebrations 101, including a Blue-Ribbon Chili. Other recipes come from Emeril Lagasse, Marcella Hazan, Michael Lomonaco, Jamie Oliver, Ina Garten, and countless others. In addition, there are author interviews, quotes, recommended reading, and ingredient and technique tips.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Love this book!.......2007-09-20

I am sitting here on a work conference call, thumbing back through this book again to plan out what we are going to eat as a family this week. I have loooooootttttsssss of cookbooks and this is one of the 5 I go back to time and time again.

Thanks, Food & Wine. Great selection of books you are drawing from.
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    Buy only one cookbook this year, and still get all the best recipes published in the past 12 months. Almost 1 million subscribers heartily agree: Food & Wine is the unrivaled leader in the field, and every year their editors search tirelessly for the most delectable dishes from the "crème de la crème" of cookbooks. Here are their selections--more than 100 from 25 cookbooks--all fully kitchen-tested. And the chefs don't come better than this: Mario Batali (Babbo Cookbook), Daniel Boulud (Chef Daniel Boulud), Wolfgang Puck (Live, Love, Eat!), Alice Waters (Chez Panisse Fruit), Eric Ripert (A Return to Cooking), and Marcel Desaulniers (Celebrate with Chocolate). Cheryl Alters Jamison & Bill Jamison show how to start the day with A Real American Breakfast, including Blueberry Turnovers and Corned Beef Hash. David Thompson provides a luscious introduction to Thai Food, with such delicious meals as Stir-Fried Minced Beef with Chilies and Holy Basil. Nick Malgieri explains how to bake Perfect Cakes: try a Chocolate Chiffon or Zuccotto alla Ricotta. Go vegetarian with Charmaine Solomon's Eggplant Lasagne; Mediterranean with Annisa Helon's Chick Pea Fritters; or Spanish with Janet Mendel's Flamenco Potato Salad with Lemon Dressing.
    Each recipe will tantalize you on the page, just from the enticing photos and the descriptions. Imagine what they will really taste like on your palate.
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      The third edition of Food & Wine magazine's The Best of the Best furthers a smart tradition. Like its predecessors, it presents the best recipes from the year's 25 best cookbooks, as chosen by the magazine. These include a stellar assortment culled from restaurant cookbooks, books by TV cooks, dessert books, and a miscellaneous gathering of other favorites. The range is wide and encompasses such dishes as Emeril Lagasse's Garlic Meatball Poorboys, Julia Child's Pot Roast, B. Smith's Jerked Roast Turkey, and Ming Tsai's Spicy Black Bean Mussels with Rice Stick Noodles. (Full disclosure: this reviewer coauthored Tsai's book Blue Ginger.) Readers searching for dishes of proven taste and workability should welcome this collection.

      Including dozens of recipes for hors d'oeuvres and first courses through main dishes of all kinds and desserts, Best offers its selections with informative notes that reveal why the book was written, its special dishes, and why it was chosen for the collection, among other data. Thus readers discover, for example, that Learning to Cook with Marion Cunnigham, whose books include the complete revision of The Fannie Farmer Cookbook, was selected because it offered "basics in a way so calm, comforting, and complete that even the most skittish newcomer will be lulled into competency." Cunningham's recipe for Almond Butter Cake is a sure winner, as are other end-of-meal inclusions like François Payard's Warm Chocolate Tart and Alice Medrich's Apricot Lemon Bars. With a list of editor's choices (their year's best recipe is Café Boulud Cookbook's luscious Potato Gratin Forestier), color photos throughout, and a guide to the recipes' publishers, the book makes it easier than ever to cook the very best. --Arthur Boehm

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      Food & Wine magazine has poured over a thousand of the past year's cookbooks, looking for the very best - the best chefs, the best sellers, the best techniques, the best ideas. The result is a one-of-a-kind sampler of twenty-five outstanding publications.

      Included are recipes from Julia Child and Jacques Pepin, Martha Stewart, Emeril Lagasse, Bobby Flay, Thomas Keller, Daniel Boulud, Charlie Trotter, and many, many more. With interesting introductory pages, cooking tips, and a helpful recipe index, Best of the Best offers a taste tour of today's top cookbooks. And who better to guide you than Food & Wine magazine?
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      Buy only one cookbook this year-and get all the best recipes published this year! Almost 1 million subscribers heartily agree: Food & Wine is the unrivaled leader in the field, and every year their editors search tirelessly for the most delectable dishes from the "crème de la crème" of cookbooks. Here are their selections-from such top chefs as Emeril Lagasse, Jamie Oliver ("The Naked Chef"), Bobby Flay, Charlie Trotter, Danny Meyer, and Madhur Jaffrey-now fully kitchen-tested. Prepare something incredible from one of the Editor's Choice Award titles, like Hazelnut Chocolate Meringue with Blackberries from A Year in Chocolate by Alice Medrich, named Prettiest Book. Don't miss the Ecuadorian Potato-Cheese Soup with Avocado from Home Cooking Around the World (David Ricketts), winner of Best Recipe: Savory. And for a truly unforgettable meal, select a dish from Tina Salter's Nuts--the all-around Best Cookbook of the Year. Plus: Joanne Weir, host of PBS's "Weir Cooking," offers a tasty Slow-Roasted Beet Salad with Parsley, Celery and Fennel, and Emeril helps you kick it up a notch with Lobster Portuguese-Style or Country Fried Steak with White Gravy. Each recipe will tantalize you on the page, just from the photos and the descriptions. Imagine what they will really taste like on your plate.

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars Improved edition.......2004-08-30

      I have several years of these food and wine samplers of the best recipes of the 25 best cookbooks of the year. This 2002 edition contains an improvement: recipes are organized by type rather than by cookbook of origin, making it a more usable work.

      Suggestions for future editions include:
      1) Multi-year index to all published editions
      2) Author's name legibly on each page (this edition only has a tiny photo of the original book's cover
      3) More F&W editorial comments describing the dish and what makes it great. (More like Best American Recipes edited by Fran McCullough).
      4) Are so many celebrity cookbooks really the best of the year? I'm skeptical, as so few are on my list of "best cookbooks of all time." Cookbooks by single subject experts who put in years of effort and research before publication and cookbooks written by cooking teachers with a deep knowledge of their cuisine tend to make it to my "best of all time" list.
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      ASIN: 193262421X

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      Almost one million subscribers heartily agree: Food & Wine is the unrivaled leader in the field, and every year their editors search tirelessly for the most delectable dishes from the crème de la crème of cookbooks. Here are their selections, along with an extra treat: some special and previously unpublished recipes. It comes to more than 100 fully kitchen-tested, temptingly photographed dishes in all. And the food doesn’t come better than this. There are recipes from Jamie Oliver’s Jamie’s Italy, Daniel Boulud’s Braise, Giada DeLaurentiis’s Giada’s Family Dinners, and Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa at Home, and many more. Along with the fantastic dishes, there are more than 20 bonus, never-before-published recipes from almost every author, plus great tips from the Food & Wine test kitchen.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Another Best of the Best.......2007-08-16

      Volume 10 is as good as its predecessors, if not better. As with the other volumes, this one covers the best 25 cookbooks of the year. They selected a rather nice mix of cookbooks from desserts to ethnic dishes, beginner to slightly advanced, and tv chefs to unknown authors.

      Highlighted cookbooks include the Cake Book, Heirloom Baking with the Brass Sisters, the Essence of Chocolate, the Lee Bros. Southern Kitchen, Biba's Italy, Jamie's Italy, Giada's Family Dinners, the Food of France, New Greek Cuisine, the Food of Northern Spain, Lobel's Meat and Wine, the Good Home Cookbook, Barefoot Contessa at Home, How to Boil Water, Braise, the Red Cat Cookbook, A Ligurian Kitchen, On Top of Spaghetti, Stonewall Kitchen Favorites, Big Small Plates, Baja! Cooking on the Edge, the Kitchen Diaries, Spice, Sparks in the Kitchen, and Cucina of Le Marche.

      Each selection includes a brief introduction; several recipes, with notes on how to find or prepare ingredients and other tips; an exclusive recipe from the author; and beautiful full-page color photos of the finished dish. Not all recipes include pictures, however.

      This is a must-read for anyone who loves cookbooks. Once again, I will seek out a handful of the chosen cookbooks to add to my collection. My only complaint that there seemed to be too much ethnic food (featuring somewhat exotic ingredients that may be hard to track down). I would have liked to have seen a few more books on more mainstream "American" dishes (with less exotic ethnic ingredients) and perhaps another book on desserts.

      I've alerted Amazon twice to the fact that the photo they posted of the cover is from Volume 9 but they still haven't fixed it. You can see the correct cover photo at the Food & Wine magazine website (http://www.foodandwine.com/books) but their price is significantly higher so come back to Amazon to order it.
      Best Of The Best - The Best Recipes From The 25 Best Cookbooks Of The Year
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          Tribal Rugs: A Complete Guide to Nomadic and Village Carpets (Tribal Rugs)
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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          James Opie
          Manufacturer: Bulfinch
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          5 out of 5 stars Tribal Rugs.......2005-05-27

          4 and a half stars
          A very informative book liberally illustrated with color plates of some of the most exceptional types of oriental rugs. An excellent commentary written by one of the real gentlemen of the rug business. The author offers some of his own unique theories and insights. Jim does tend to put emphasis on his own particular favorite types of rugs such as Persian tribal rug weaving so know that it is not a comprehensive guide. This in no way lessens the importance of this book. Good as a coffee table book for anyone who appreciates beauty as well as must have for the rug aficionado.

          The Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery
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            Manufacturer: Doubleday Book and Music Clubs, Inc.
            ProductGroup: Book
            Binding: Spiral-bound
            ASIN: 1568650663

            Product Description

            More than 1,400 illustrations and 1,000 entries: Bargello, Crewel, Crocheting, Embroidering, Knitting, Macrame, Needlepoint, Rugmaking, Sewing, Tatting. Mildred Graves Ryan is the former Vice-President in charge of Product Development for the McCall Pattern Company.
            The Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery
            Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
            • Great basic reference for crafters
            • Great Reference
            • A Book for Beginners and Advanced!
            The Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery
            Mildred Graves Ryan
            Manufacturer: Doubleday
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            5 out of 5 stars Great basic reference for crafters.......2007-07-26

            I bought this to replace my original. I was afraid it would get too worn out and I would be lost without it.

            Easy to follow instructions with illustrations.

            5 out of 5 stars Great Reference.......2006-09-29

            I actually have had this book for several years so this may very well be an updated version. Having said that, the one I have is just wonderful. It is full of easy to understand instructions for crocheting, embroidering, knitting, macrame, rugmakikng, sewing and tatting. A must have tool for stitchery crafts.

            4 out of 5 stars A Book for Beginners and Advanced!.......2003-10-31

            I am 22 and I was semi-interested in the therapuetic art of stitchery but wasn't sure which kind of stitchery I wanted to take up. This book is great for beginners because it is easy to understand and gives easy step-by-step instructions and illustrations to follow. Also, this book would be great for advanced stitchers because it gives many variations to make simple or complicated patterns for knitting or crocheting. The book goes over knitting, crocheting, emboidery, applique, sewing,quilting,tatting and rug binding. I learned Every knitting stitch in two weeks!!!
            Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery
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              Manufacturer: GuildAmerica Books
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              Binding: Paperback
              ASIN: 0739410202

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              More than 1,400 illustrations and 1,000 entries: Bargello, Crewel, Crocheting, Embroidering, Knitting, Macrame, Needlepoint, Rugmaking, Sewing, Tatting.
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                Mildred G Ryan
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                The Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery
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                  Mildren Graves Ryan
                  Manufacturer: GuildAmerica
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                  The Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery
                  Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                  • excellent beginner book
                  The Complete Encyclopedia of Stitchery
                  Ryan Mildred Graves
                  Manufacturer: Doubleday & Co
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                  Customer Reviews:

                  5 out of 5 stars excellent beginner book.......2007-08-18

                  I have had this book for many years and would like to recommend it for the beginner of any type stitchery. Although pictures are all in black and white, they show each stitch clearly. It is a great addition to any type of stitchery.

                  Kitchens: Plan, Remodel, Build
                  Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                  • Not what I expected, but great book!
                  Kitchens: Plan, Remodel, Build
                  Editors of Creative Homeowner
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                  Product Features:
                  • Creative Homeowner Press #277061 Kitch Plan/Build Book
                  • CREATIVE HOMEOWNER PRESS

                  ASIN: 1580110495

                  Product Description

                  Kitchens: Plan, Remodel, Build Book, Offers You A Complete Design & Installation Package For Anyone Interested In Remodeling Or Updating An Existing Kitchen Or Building 1 From Scratch.

                  Customer Reviews:

                  4 out of 5 stars Not what I expected, but great book!.......2007-03-30

                  I have been searching for a soup to nuts book on remodeling a kitchen. This book was more concentrated on the design aspects but provided valuable information such as seating space requirements (i.e.: how much room you need behind and to the sides) as well as design techniques to fit many different styles.

                  I have other books from Creative Homeowner that go much further into detail (Drywalling for example) but I was really hoping this book would give me more info on subfloors since I am planning to redo mine as part of the remodel.

                  All in all this is a fantastic book with many aspects of a kitchen remodel you would not normally think of (at least I didn't). The book is well thought out, well organized and a quick read.

                  I would recommend it if you are planning on remodeling a kitchen yourself, or even if you are contracting out the work.
                  Creative Spaces: Hundreds of Stylish Ideas for Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms
                  Average customer rating: Not rated
                    Creative Spaces: Hundreds of Stylish Ideas for Kitchens, Bedrooms and Bathrooms
                    Julie Savill
                    Manufacturer: Hylas Publishing
                    ProductGroup: Book
                    Binding: Paperback

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                    ASIN: 1592581196

                    Book Description

                    There are hundreds of full-color photographs with quick, easy ideas that will make a real difference in your home. All of the ideas and materials are accessible to the reader, and comes with a complete list of U.S. suppliers for the materials used.
                    Remodeling Kitchens (Black & Decker Home Improvement Library)
                    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
                    • An OK book, but it's NOT about remodeling
                    • Take my hand.
                    Remodeling Kitchens (Black & Decker Home Improvement Library)
                    Creative Publishing International
                    Manufacturer: Creative Publishing International
                    ProductGroup: Book
                    Binding: Paperback

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                    ASIN: 0865736383

                    Book Description

                    -Includes options for improving all areas of the kitchen.

                    Customer Reviews:

                    3 out of 5 stars An OK book, but it's NOT about remodeling.......2004-05-03

                    (Barely over 2.5 stars)

                    "Remodeling Kitchens" is a deceptive book, because it's not about remodeling at all. This book shows you SOME of the steps required to build a new kitchen, with many excellent photographs depicting the process. It illustrates several useful options for floor and countertop materials. The book doesn't tell you much of anything about how to remodel an existing kitchen. In fact, the book doesn't TELL a lot as a general rule. It SHOWS some of the steps involved in the building process. But if you want to do anything with walls, ceilings, windows, or doors in your kitchen you're out of luck; "Remodeling Kitchens" doesn't include any information on these topics. The last time I checked most kitchens had all of these features.

                    Remodeling information that's included:
                    - A few paragraphs (no pictures) about layering over existing flooring
                    - Remove trim & old cabinets
                    - Paint old cabinets
                    - Use existing waste-vent stacks

                    Remodeling information that's missing:
                    - Demolition
                    - Leveling a subfloor to prepare for new flooring
                    - Tying in to existing plumbing supply lines
                    - Relocating a sink
                    - Installing under-mounted sinks
                    - Refinishing cabinets other than by painting
                    - Fishing wires through walls
                    - Using remodel cans for recessed lighting
                    - Installing or repairing wall & ceiling drywall
                    - Adding finish treatment (paint, texture) to walls & ceilings
                    - Removing or installing windows and doors
                    - Adding window and door trim

                    Compared to the EXCELLENT Black&Decker hardcover books ("The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair", "The Complete Photo Guide to Home Improvement") this 159 page paperback is a significant disappointment. It's got pretty good treatment on flooring and countertop choices and installation, and acceptable coverage of plumbing and wiring for new construction or major (start from the bare studs) remodeling. It's almost no help at all if you're considering a minor (leave all the walls in place) remodeling job.

                    4 out of 5 stars Take my hand........2001-05-06

                    This great tool will gently take you by the hand & lead you to the kitchen of your dreams.
                    The Decorated Kitchen: Creative Projects from Leslie Beck
                    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                    • Recommended by the accidental quilter!
                    The Decorated Kitchen: Creative Projects from Leslie Beck
                    Leslie Beck
                    Manufacturer: Martingale and Company
                    ProductGroup: Book
                    Binding: Paperback

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                    ASIN: 1564773507

                    Book Description

                    A warm, welcoming kitchen is just a few stitches and paint strokes away with these simple, stylish accessories. From quick place mats and napkins to painted furniture, chenille rugs, curtains, and even a painted picnic basket, these projects will turn any common kitchen into a creative, comfortable living space.

                    · Features over 30 sewing and craft projects especially for the kitchen that are beautiful, practical, and easy

                    · Choose from four distinct project collections: Vintage Kitchen, Koffee Klatch Kitchen, Antique Fruit Kitchen, and Folk Art Rooster Kitchen

                    · Covers basic sewing and painting instructions step by step, with clearly illustrated directions provided for each project

                    Customer Reviews:

                    5 out of 5 stars Recommended by the accidental quilter!.......2000-12-30

                    Don't let the title fool you. Yes--this book is full of compelling kitchen decoration projects, but it is so much more than that. There are quilts, tablecloths, curtains, chair covers, totes, pillows, pot holders and matching directions for folk painting objects to go with the theme kitchens. There are four main kitchen themes. Vintage Kitchen is in red and white patchwork with redwork inserts. I'm crazy for redwork, country kitchens and antique oak. I have an antique wooden office chair that I have failed to paint and I'm going to make the chair cover in this book. The Koffee Klatch Kitchen is a log cabin theme in bright red, blue, yellow and white. I've got to make the table runner! Antique Fruit Kitchen has an apple quilt to die for. Folk Art Rooster Kitchen is warm browns, tans, and deep red. There are folk art pillows,a table runner,and a rooster on a stick that make me laugh and will no doubt make me sew! There's a chapter on kitchen completers too--more nonfabric projects! The color plates in this book are awesome and I want my kitchen to look like everyone of these themes! The directions are clear and have color pictures and diagrams! This book took an honorable mention in the Accidental Quilter's Quilting Book Award 2000. :)the accidental quilter
                    A Portfolio of Kitchen Ideas
                    Average customer rating: Not rated
                      A Portfolio of Kitchen Ideas
                      Creative Publishing international
                      Manufacturer: Creative Publishing international
                      ProductGroup: Book
                      Binding: Paperback

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                      ASIN: 0865739706
                      Release Date: 1995-09-26

                      Book Description

                      -Creative ideas from builders and designers.
                      1001 Ideas for Kitchen Organization (Creative Homeowner)
                      Average customer rating: Not rated
                        1001 Ideas for Kitchen Organization (Creative Homeowner)
                        Joseph R. Provey
                        Manufacturer: Creative Homeowner Press
                        ProductGroup: Book
                        Binding: Paperback

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                        ASIN: 1580113613
                        Creative Home Design: Rooms for Everyday Living
                        Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
                        • hater
                        • not very creative
                        • Creative Home Design: Rooms for Everyday Living
                        Creative Home Design: Rooms for Everyday Living
                        Rima A. Suqi , Lisa Skolnik , and Barbara Buchholz
                        Manufacturer: MetroBooks
                        ProductGroup: Book
                        Binding: Hardcover

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                        ASIN: 1567997791

                        Book Description

                        Whether you want to create a space for eating al fresco or redo the kitchen in charming country style, these innovative ideas and lush color photos illustrate the possibilities for creating a beautiful, livable home. Four inspiring, information-packed sections focus on bathrooms, kitchens, dining areas, and home offices: each has an introduction that describes the history of the room and its décor, followed by a selection of current design concepts and tips.

                        Customer Reviews:

                        1 out of 5 stars hater.......2006-02-19

                        it is so bad

                        i hate it because i cant find certin things

                        2 out of 5 stars not very creative.......2002-12-15

                        With the word creative in the title I was expecting a more original style of decorating, or at least a broader range of styles. Instead, the style of this book is primarily tradional/cosmopolitan. I do not like that style, so that is probably why I don't like this book. I found it rather boring. The photos are not too bad, but nothing special. I have to admit I was too turned off by the photos to bother reading much of the text, so perhaps the written information would be more useful to people, but I doubt it. Two other definitely more useful books would be The Kitchen Planner and Better Homes and Gardens Complete Kitchens. I reccomend that you skip this book.

                        5 out of 5 stars Creative Home Design: Rooms for Everyday Living.......2000-06-27

                        This book is a wonderful design book. The photos are inspiring and show a broad range of modern and welcoming styles. The text accompanying them is very straightforward and details what limitations or problems the design overcame. It is difficult to imagine that the rooms will become dated - they appear to be very fresh, sensuous and appealing. I was able to take some ideas from various rooms and incorporate into my place. This book is very inspirational and allows one to view work of top designers and architects not readily accessible to the public.
                        Creative Kitchen Decorating (Creating Your Home Series)
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                          Creative Kitchen Decorating (Creating Your Home Series)
                          Eaglemoss , and Eaglemoss Publications Ltd
                          Manufacturer: North Light Books
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                          ASIN: 1558704205
                          Creative Kitchen Decorating (Hamlyn Guide to Creating Your Home)
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                            Creative Kitchen Decorating (Hamlyn Guide to Creating Your Home)
                            Paul Hamlyn
                            Manufacturer: Reed Mitchel Beazley
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                            Kitchen Accessories (Black & Decker Home Improvement Library Series)
                            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
                            • I highly recommend this book
                            Kitchen Accessories (Black & Decker Home Improvement Library Series)
                            The Home Improvement Editors of Creative Publishing international
                            Manufacturer: Creative Publishing International
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                            Binding: Paperback

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                            ASIN: 0865731403

                            Book Description

                            -Includes functional projects such as recycling bins, a utility cart and a kitchen island. -Designed for low to moderate skill levels.

                            Customer Reviews:

                            5 out of 5 stars I highly recommend this book.......2002-06-01

                            This book contains detailed plans for making twenty different wooden items for your kitchen. Most of these projects are for the woodworker that I would call "lightly experienced," while a couple (such as building a gateleg table) might require a little extra experience. The power tools required for these projects include the circular saw, drill, jig saw, power sander, belt sander and router. This means that these projects are good for anyone experienced enough to have build up even a modest collection of tools.

                            The projects themselves include a list of power tools required, construction materials, a cutting list, exploded diagrams (I love these!), and step-by-step instructions, complete with many color photos to help you on track. Each of the finished products is highly attractive, and a worthy addition to any kitchen.

                            One important thing: this book is a spiral book, which means that it lays flat on a workbench, and holds its page without having to weight it down. I really enjoy this feature! I highly recommend this book.

                            In case you are interested, the twenty projects are: wine & stemware cart, plate drying rack, spice holder, vegetable bin (which came out beautifully!), pantry cabinet, mug rack, bread box, pot racks, recycling center (which the kids helped me to decorate), stepstool, cookbook/recipe holder, cookbook easel, utility cart, cooling rack, paper towel holder, silverware caddy, kitchen island, trivet, serving tray, and gateleg table.

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