Handcrafted

Featured in People's "6 Cocktails for Day Drinking - That Won't Make You Sleepy Later," Handcrafted Cocktails helps you create the perfect cocktail, any time! Enjoy classic cocktails in true pre-Prohibition style--throughout the day! Inside you'll find more than 100 recipes for the perfect brunch cocktails, refreshing afternoon cocktails and invigorating happy hour drinks, plus dinner cocktails perfect for pairing with meals, and relaxing nightcaps. Each cocktail recipe is carefully crafted to create the perfect balance of the sweet, the sour, the bitter and the spirit, producing a delicious drink every time. The secret is using fresh, house-made mixers. You'll find complete instructions for making your own simple syrups, bitters, liqueurs and cordials using unique ingredients such as cardamom, cilantro, rosemary, lavender, eucalyptus, five-spice and more. Plus you'll learn the fascinating histories of classic pre-Prohibition cocktails such as the very vintage Sherry Cobbler and the silky smooth Ramos Gin Fizz and try some new Prohibition-inspired cocktails such as the Kitty Burke and Bees in Kilts. Give these great cocktails a taste--you're sure to discover your new favorite drink.

Embark on a culinary journey through the rolling hills of Italy from the comfort of your own kitchen with "The Handcrafted Pasta Workshop," the ultimate guide for pasta enthusiasts seeking to master the timeless craft of artisanal pasta making. Whether you're a dedicated foodie or a curious cook looking to elevate your dinner repertoire, this comprehensive guide tempts your taste buds and bolsters your skillset as it unfolds the secrets of Italy's most cherished delight. Step into the aromatic world where each chapter opens the door to a particular aspect of pasta perfection. Start by delving into the heart and soul of pasta in the first chapter, exploring its storied history and the foundational ingredients that vary by region. Uncover the subtle alchemy that turns simple flour into outstanding dough, and learn why some pastas come alive with just the whisper of an egg. Equipped with this foundational knowledge, venture forward into mastering basic pasta shapes and preparing your kitchen with the ideal tools of the trade. The guide offers an extensive exploration of materials needed, alongside tips for caring for and maintaining your equipment to ensure it stands the test of many pasta-making sessions. Grow your repertoire of pasta types, from the simplicity of tagliatelle and fettuccine to the delicate art of stuffed pastas such as agnolotti and cappelletti. The Handcrafted Pasta Workshop provides step-by-step instructions on crafting a diverse range of pastas, guiding you through hand-shaped creations and specialized forms that are bound to impress any guest. Experiment with unexpected ingredients and flavors as you infuse your dough with everything from herb purees to bold squid ink. Discover how to achieve the desired "al dente" texture, and master the consistency that's crucial to any great pasta dish. As you move through the chapters, you'll learn to pair sauces and complementary ingredients, ensuring that each mouthful is a harmonious blend of flavors. This tome not only celebrates the classic pasta dishes we all hold dear but dares to venture into a modern twist on timeless traditions, offering contemporary interpretations and thought-provoking fusion recipes. Whether hosting a pasta-making party or looking to preserve cherished family recipes, this book serves as your wise companion, brimming with ideas and insights to make pasta-making a social and heartwarming affair. For those who enjoy culinary innovation or have dietary restrictions, the guide also presents options for gluten-free and alternative pasta making with ancient grains and alternative flours. From practical tips for organizing your pasta kitchen to insights on achieving nutritional balance, The Handcrafted Pasta Workshop is a treasure trove that empowers you to create, experiment, and enjoy. Indulge in the tradition, art, and joy of homemade pasta. Let "The Handcrafted Pasta Workshop" transform your kitchen into an atelier of flavor where every batch of pasta is not just food—it's a masterpiece.

A moving and inspirational memoir from the beloved maverick carpenter on HGTV’s smash hit Fixer Upper that shows how to turn your hobbies and craft into a career and celebrates the power of meaningful work. Now known to the countless fans of Fixer Upper as Chip and Joanna Gaines’s go-to table maker and acclaimed artisan, Clint Harp hasn’t always lived the DIY dream we see on the show. Ten years ago, he was dutifully working at a sales job that, while it provided security for his family, did nothing to help him achieve his unfulfilled dreams of building furniture. With the support of his wife, the encouragement of a mentor, and a life full of lessons, he finally took the leap, quitting his job and setting out on the quest to become a carpenter. Without formal training, financing, workspace, or customers, the Harps were quickly on the edge of financial collapse. Then Clint met Chip Gaines at a gas station—a chance encounter that marked the next chapter on a wild ride Clint could never have imagined possible. Spanning Clint’s remarkable journey—from a childhood learning carpentry and hard work at his grandfather’s knee, through his struggles to balance pursuing his dreams with supporting his family, to his partnership with Chip and Joanna Gaines and the many adventures and misadventures of filming Fixer Upper—Handcrafted is part memoir and part manual for dreamers of all backgrounds. “From the floor of his first shop to the foundations of Habitat for Humanity houses, to building furniture for the world to see, Clint Harp is living a handcrafted life” (President Jimmy Carter).

Scrumptious pillows that will add style and comfort to every room of your home. Fabulous fabrics embellished with popular crafts and fabric arts. Thirty projects ... step-by-step instructions.

An intimate and revealing collection of photographs of astonishingly beautiful, iconic, and undiscovered mid-century interiors. Among significant mid-century interiors, none are more celebrated yet underpublished as the homes created by architects and interior designers for themselves. This collection of newly commissioned photographs presents the most compelling homes by influential mid-century designers, such as Russel Wright, George Nakashima, Harry Bertoia, Charles and Ray Eames, and Eva Zeisel, among others. Intimate as well as revelatory, Williamson’s photographs show these creative homes as they were lived in by their designers: Walter Gropius’s historic Bauhaus home in Massachusetts; Albert Frey’s floating modernist aerie on a Palm Springs rock outcropping; Wharton Esherick’s completely handmade Pennsylvania house, from the organic handcarved staircase to the iconic furniture. Personal and breathtaking by turn—these homes are exemplary studies of domestic modernism at its warmest and most creative.

There’s a real connection between craftsmanship and Web design. That’s the theme running through Handcrafted CSS: More Bulletproof Web Design, by bestselling author Dan Cederholm, with a chapter contributed by renowned Web designer and developer Ethan Marcotte. This book explores CSS3 that works in today’s browsers, and you’ll be convinced that now’s the time to start experimenting with it. Whether you’re a Web designer, project manager, or a graphic designer wanting to learn more about the fluidity that’s required when designing for the Web, you’ll discover the tools to create the most flexible, reliable, and bulletproof Web designs. And you’ll finally be able to persuade your clients to adopt innovative and effective techniques that make everyone’s life easier while improving the end user’s experience. This book’s seven chapters deconstruct various aspects of a case-study Web site for the Tugboat Coffee Company, focusing on aspects that make it bulletproof and demonstrate progressive enrichment techniques over more traditional labor-intensive methods. Subjects covered in this book include: building for unanticipated future use progressively enriching designs using CSS3 properties using RGBA color for transparency with an alpha channel modular float management crafting flexible frameworks fluid layouts using grid-based design principles craftsmanship details on typography, jQuery, and shifting backgrounds

Have you ever wanted to craft a gift for a friend or family member, but found you didn’t have the time or even know where to start? Make It Yourself magazine presents Handmade Gifts, combining all the beautiful, handcrafted, and heartfelt offerings you could compile on Pinterest into one compact and approachable book. Handcrafted Gifts is packed with projects for makers of all types, skill levels, and tastes. After trying your hand at some of these enticing projects, you’ll never want to give a gift certificate again! Giving someone a handmade gift shows that you put in more thought and effort than a purchased gift. Whether you want to make a wall hanging or a tiny terrarium, Handcrafted Gifts has more than 200 ideas and inspirations for everyone. Make It Yourself magazine serves the new generation of crafters captivated by Etsy and Pinterest, inspiring them to dabble in a variety of techniques. No matter how eagerly they may embrace technology, they proudly wear the badge of “maker”—someone who loves creating things by hand. Each of the projects in Handmade Gifts is presented with a finished image; step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and photos; and corresponding patterns where necessary. The look and feel of the book puts a fresh spin on traditional crafting with youthful, on-trend DIY fashion, accessories, and decor. With Handcrafted Gifts, you now have a simple, easy-to-follow guide to creating both simple and intricate mementoes for those you care about. sample projects include: Fabric & Sewing Denim Ruffle Necklace, Lace Pillow, Hammered Botanical Napkins Knitting, Crocheting & Weaving Knotted Key Ring, Hanging Baskets, Arm-Knit Cowl Paper, Wood & Leather Crepe Paper Wreath, Tissue Paper Lanterns, Wood Burned Coasters Painting & Stenciling Painted Plates, Painted Cocktail Glasses, Lace Crown Home Spa Treats Sugar Scrub, Salt Soak, Bath Fizzes Embroidery & Needlecraft Embroidered Table Cloth, Cross Stitch Tray, Embroidered Flower Art Clay, Glass & Resin Faux Mercury Glass, Leafy Votive, Etched Vase Plants, Bouquets & Mini Gardens Flower Letters, Living Wreath, Tiny Potted Plants Food Gifts Limoncello, Hot Chocolate Mix, Cookie Decorating Kit.