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Vegan Mac & Cheese by Robin Robertson

Moving more and more toward a vegan diet this book definitely caught my eye when it appeared on NetGalley. I love pasta and cheese so being able to make it “vegan” seemed a neat trick.

The book includes a variety of ways to achieve that rich cheesy smooth taste by using tofu, roux, nut cheeses and/or pureed vegetables. The main ingredient I will have difficulty finding, living in Lebanon, is the nutritional yeast but I am definitely going to do my best to make one or more of the recipes in this book. I already have this author’s 1000 Vegan Recipes cookbook and love it so will be looking for this book to add to my shelves.

What did I like?

* The multitude of variations for toppings, vegetables, seasonings and more

* The global recipes. I have had pastitsio and some other noodle dishes from other countries but they always use real cheese and meat so the options in this book are of great interest to me.

* The concise easy to read directions

* The photographs

* The fact that with t his book I could prepare macaraoni and uncheese every week for a year.

Thank you to NetGallely and Quarto Publishing Group – Harvard Common Press for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars

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Who says vegans can't have cheese? In this inspiring volume by best-selling vegan author Robin Robertson, you will find awesome recipes for entirely plant-based vegan cheeses and cheese sauces, used in more than 50 recipes for comforting and deeply flavorful dishes. If you were a vegetarian before you became a vegan, chances are you ate a lot of cheese, some (or maybe even a lot!) of it in macaroni and cheese. Cheese might have been hard to give up as you adopted a completely animal-free diet. Robin Robertson has the simple answer to your problem: You don't need to give up cheese and cheesy dinners! Robin shows you how to make rich, delectable vegan cheeses that start with plant milks, vegan butters, and nut butters as their base ingredients. Using these—or, if you prefer, using store-bought vegan cheese—you then can make the delicious recipes in the rest of the book. These include many variants on mac and cheese itself, from the familiar and homey, such as Mom's Classic Mac UnCheese, to the globally adventuresome, such as Indian Curry Mac or Salsa Mac and Queso. An entire chapter is devoted to veggie-loaded mac and cheese dishes, like Buffalo Cauliflower Mac, Arugula Pesto Mac UnCheese, or Smoky Mac and Peas with Mushroom Bacon. Another chapter serves up meatless mac and cheeses that use vegan meat substitutes. And, for delicious fun, there are recipes for Mac UnCheese Balls, Mac UnCheese Pizza, Mac UnCheese Waffles, and Mac UnCheese Muffins. These plant-based cheese dishes will warm your soul around the year.

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The Complete Book of Jaguar, from Quarto Publishing Group, presents the complete history of the luxury automobile, it's humble beginnings chronicling the distinctively British evolution, through England's darkest hour, to currently the manufacturer of fine luxury class automobiles

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Eat the Rainbow by Harriet Porterfield

Vegan Recipes Made with Love from Bo’s Kitchen

 Delightful delicious tasty sounding recipes beautifully illustrated with gorgeous photographs to showcase this vegan cookbook filled with recipes I wouldn’t mind trying.

 What I liked:

* The introduction to the cookbook and the author

* The way the recipes are set up and that they seem easy to follow

* That most ingredients are easy to find in most countries – though not currently here in Lebanon

* That there are basics like how to make plant milks and other stapes

* The breakdown of the chapters

* The variety and creativity of the recipes

* That the recipes appear to be ones that children and adults would like

* That there were several recipes I would like to try making

 What I didn’t like:

* That there is no nutritional information with the recipes

* That not every ingredient is available where I live (small village in Lebanon)

 Did I enjoy this book? Yes

Would I like to own it or consider giving it as a gift? Yes

 Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Leaping Hare for the ARC – This is my honest review

 5 Stars

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 Vegan specialist Harriet Porterfield, creator of Bo’s Kitchen, presents a visually stunning cookbook bursting with 70 vibrant plant-based recipes to boost immunity, improve mood and nourish mind and body. Eating the rainbow is a natural rule of life; we are always told that the more colors in your diet, the better for you it will be. This is because different plants contain different pigments, or phytonutrients, and the more vibrant their color, the more of these nutrients they contain! Bo’s Kitchen has transformed this lesson into a bright and beautiful invitation to embrace the natural goodness of colorful ingredients, turning the hues of the rainbow into delicious and nutritious recipes that look and taste great. From Black Forest smoothie bowls and golden chickpea pancackes to sunshine pizza and rainbow buddha bowls, all70 of these all-natural recipes are bursting with color and nutrients, tailored to deliver health-boosting benefits and presented alongside advice on topics from mindful eating to the scientific benefits of specific ingredients. Eat the Rainbow contains sections on:   Bright breakfasts, smoothies and juices, from blue coconut shakes to chia and beetroot mousse parfaits and rye aquafaba rainbow waffles. Magical meals for on the go, like the green goddess tart, sushi sandwiches with pickled beetroot or sweet and spicy pho. Kaleidoscope salads, sides and appetisers to bring color to your day, like the avocado maki, sesame and spinach rice balls or the rhubarb, strawberries and cherries galettes. Hearty helpings to warm your soul, like golden masala roti with curried carrot falafel or roasted pepper pasta with crispy spiced chickpeas. Delicious Desserts for the sweet-toothed, including matcha and blackberry curd tarts and raw vanilla donuts with blueberry cashew frosting. These delicious, colorful recipes will brighten your day and transform the way you eat, making this vibrant cookbook a tasty and nutritious must-have for any health-conscious kitchen shelf.

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Plant Powered Mexican by Kate Ramos

Fast, Fresh Recipes from a Mexican-American Kitchen

 Living overseas and missing Mexican food, I have learned to make facsimiles of some of my favorites so was hoping that this book might have some ideas for m to incorporate into my repertoire. Sadly, that did not happen. There were a few ideas I might try in the future, but most seemed more fusion than authentic and though tasty, bright and filled with variety…they were not recipes I wanted to make immediately. I would have liked to see nutritional information and some variations on what might be used if you could not find the specific ingredients in the recipes.

 That said, this is a beautiful book filled with recipes that are bright, flavorful, different, and intriguing. Every recipe has photographs that are well staged and colorfully presented. If I lived in a place with a Latin market nearby and the ingredients required were not prohibitively expensive, I might try making one or two of the recipes.

 Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Group – Harvard Common Press for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 3-4 Stars

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 In Plant Powered Mexican, Kate Ramos (Hola Jalepeno) takes you on a tour of her delicious, vegetable-driven kitchen with 70+ recipes celebrating the flavors of Mexico. Mexican recipes have long been known for their fresh, vibrant ingredients and delicious flavor combinations. However, it's only recently that chefs and eaters alike have discovered something wonderful: many Mexican recipes taste just as good (or better!) when vegetables are the star. This collection of meat-free Mexican recipes includes favorites passed down from family as well as many of Kate's own creations. Chapters and recipes include: Low Cook: Spicy Mexican Gazpacho with Chopped Cucumber Salad; Cauliflower, Pepita, and Rice Salad Lettuce Wraps; Chilled Avocado Soup with Farmer's Market Fairy Dust; Tomatillo Poke Bowl with Avocado and Pink Grapefruit; Marinated Vegetable Torta with Serrano-Lemon AioliFrom the Stove: Spinach and Caramelized Onion Sopes, Winter Vegetable Enmoladas with Queso Fresco, Jackfruit Tinga Grain Bowls, Squash Blossom Quesadillas with Tomatillo-Avocado Salsa, Poached Eggs DivorciadosFrom the Oven: Roasted Carrot Barbacoa Tostadas, Sweet Pea and Potato Empanadas, One Pan Chile Rellenos, Sheet Pan Chilaquiles Rojos with Cilantro-Lime CremaFrom the Grill: Sangria Marinated Veggie Skewers, Chipotle-spiced Cauliflower Tacos, Grilled Stuffed Peppers with Mint, Queso Asado and CalabacitasElectric Pressure Cooker: Almond Mole, Poblano Pepper-Potato Soup with Toasted Pepitas, Vegan Red Pozole with Mushrooms, Black Bean and Swiss Chard Enchilada Casserole While some recipes are easier than others, they were all developed with the family table in mind. This means most are weeknight meals meant to fit into a busy family's life. In addition to the centerpiece mains, you'll find salads, soups, bowls, and plenty of classics to return to week after week as well—think time-tested salsa recipes, a foolproof version of Mexican rice, and a hands-off pot of flavorful beans that can be served up four different ways. Many of the recipes in the book are vegan and others can be made vegan by omitting or substituting cheese or milk. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, or simply a vegetable-loving cook, these are the Mexican recipes you've been waiting for!

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ARC Review: Create Beautiful by Lola Sanchez Herrero and Ana Sanchez-Gal

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From the talented artist behind the art and lifestyle brand The Oliver Gal Artist Co. comes this gorgeous creativity workbook with 50 glam mixed-media projects, including coloring pages and step-by-step technique projects, to get your creative juices flowing. For instant glamour, it includes a finished artwork to frame. In Create Beautiful, Oliver Gal's unique aesthetic is made accessible to everyone, with projects incorporating the themes that keep their fans coming back for more, including:  Fashion Florals Abstracts Inspirational Sayings Patterns For beginner and advanced artists alike, this inspiring workbook includes stunning photos, clear instructions, tips and tricks, and information on tools and color palettes, along with project pages printed on thick, high-quality paper to handle a variety of media. Add a pop of color, a dash of sparkle, and lots of inspiration to your life and home with Create Beautiful.

My Review:

★★★★

I was admittedly drawn to this book because of the cover. I adore the mix of pinks and teals and gold. It's not really a how-to book, though it does have various projects inside. I see them as more useful as a jumping off point than projects to stick to though. I did get several ideas while flipping through it. I love the unique mix of inspiration from fashion and color palettes. And glitz. The resultant pieces are glamorous and appealing to me. My favorite part is the color palettes. They're a gorgeous selection and give me so many ideas to start my own paintings. Also the idea of adding glitter to a painting. I love glitter, so this sparked a number of ideas. I also really liked the example abstract pieces at the end. They use those color palettes to create some really beautiful pieces. I will be going back to those for sure. I would have loved more example projects, as it's a rather short book, but as an idea generator it's quite useful and I'd recommend it if the colors on the front cover appeal to you. *Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Rock Point for providing an e-arc for review.

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My first Net Galley Review!

The Complete Grimm's Fairy Tales by Quarto Books beautifully compiles all of your favorite tales together in a gorgeously illustrated collection, with over 800 pages of stories, 40 colour plates, and 60 black and white illustrations, you are taken back to your childhood.

What makes this collection stand out from the rest is its abundance of charming illustrations. In the past, I have been disappointed to find fairy tale sets that come just like a big block of text and thus prevents the stories from their full potential. with 60 black and white illustrations, spread throughout the book, it is a welcome surprise when you come across these now and then.

This collection, which retains the original Grimm tales, also enhances them by rewarding you with its 40 colour plates. Appearing with some of the more well-known tales, like Hansel and Gretel, they make the reading experience much more enjoyable, for grown-ups and kids alike.

with its gorgeous hardback cover, and an affordable price, this book is a must-have!

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REVIEW

Illustration Studio: Inking Florals by Isa Down

A step-by-step guide to creating dynamic modern florals in ink and watercolor

 Information is presented in a way that anyone wishing to try their hand at drawing flowers can do so by following specific steps. I liked the idea of doing some sketching first of petals and leaves and other parts of the flower before creating the final composition.

 There are five steps to painting flowers mentioned by this artist:

1. determine the shape of the flower to be painted and the number in the composition

2. use pencil first

3. pen over the pencil lines

4. add watercolor

5. spatter (if you so desire)

 Information is included on:

* where to find inspiration

* tools and materials to use

* techniques this artist uses

* color

* basic structure of flowers

* the formula for florals

* putting it all together.

 Did I enjoy this book? Yes

Would I use the ideas in this book? Yes

 Thank you to NetGalley, Quarto Publishing Group and Walter Foster for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 4-5 Stars

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 Illustration Studio: Inking Florals features inking and watercolor tips and techniques, drawing basics, an overview of plant and flower structures, and step-by-step inking projects for a well-rounded, engaging introduction to multimedia botanical art geared toward artists of all skill levels. You will love learning to work with ink, pencil, and watercolor as you create your own favorite plants and flowers. Step-by-step projects feature popular flowers, including poppies, peonies, roses, freesias, snapdragons, and more, for a wide variety of well-loved plants that many of us have in our own gardens and/or see while out and about. The Illustration Studio series features interactive exercises, creative prompts, and step-by-step exercises to educate and excite beginning and aspiring artists working in a variety of media and techniques, from manga and anime to illustration done in ink Illustration Studio: Inking Florals opens with an introduction to plant structure. Essential tools and materials are covered as well, and then you can learn all about drawing basics, ink shading tips, and watercolor techniques so that you have some basic knowledge before getting started on the more than 15 step-by-step drawing projects that round out the book. The final project is a bouquet that incorporates all of the instructions and tips that you have learned throughout the book. Each project in the book makes a beautiful keepsake item or gift for a loved one. With Illustration Studio: Inking Florals, you can learn to draw, ink, and add color to all your favorite botanicals!

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Success in Art: Mastering Perspective by Andy Fish

Techniques for mastering one-, two-, and three-point perspective - 25+ Professional Artist Tips and Techniques

 Filled with illustrations and simple directions this book will help all who are trying to learn about perspective and/or how to draw items with depth and make them three-dimensional. I have to admit that as I worked my way through one-point, two-point and then three-point perspective I realized that the best thing for me to do to really internalize this information would be to grab a pencil, sketchbook and the tools mentioned in the book then try my hand at creating the illustrations in the book. After that I would benefit from heading outside for some plein air drawing of buildings or find photos of buildings to draw using the techniques in this book.

 Did I find this book helpful? Yes

Would I buy it for my library? Yes

Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group – Walter Foster for the ARC – This is my honest review.

 4 Stars

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 Ready to take your drawing skills to the next level? Success in Art: Mastering Perspective allows beginning artists to master the challenges of creating depth and realism with one-, two-, and three-point perspective. Perspective is a necessity for realistic drawing. Whether you are drawing people, still life, architecture, or landscapes, you must have a thorough understanding of perspective in order to create depth and dimension in your subject. Mastering Perspective explains one-, two-, and three-point perspective in a fresh, approachable way, through the eyes of an experienced artist. Learn how to use vanishing points and foreshortening to build scenes and compositions and render subjects in proportion. With clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations outlining horizon lines, field of vision, point of view, and more, Mastering Perspective teaches artists how to master this basic, and often challenging, technique. More than a basic step-by-step drawing guide, the Success in Art series focuses on subject matter that is often challenging for artists, regardless of skill level. From highly foundational art concepts, such as proportion and perspective, light and shadow, and composition to mastering textures and the human figure, Success in Art covers difficult subject matter in an approachable way using easy-to-grasp techniques and step-by-step exercises.