The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime: Comfort Classics, Freezer Food, 16-Minute Meals, and Other Delicious Ways to Solve Supper!
by Ree Drummond
There’s no time like dinnertime!
Oh, don’t get me wrong. I adore breakfast. I love lunch! But dinnertime definitely tops them all. It’s the time of day when we reunite with our sweeties, our kids, our friends, our parents . . . and catch up on the events of the day over something mouthwatering and delicious. Dinnertime anchors us, nourishes us, and reassures us. It’s the greatest meal of the day!
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Dinnertime is a beloved collection of all the scrumptious supper recipes that make their way through my kitchen in regular rotation, from main dish salads to satisfying soups to hearty casseroles to comfort food classics . . . and everything in between. I lay out all the different ways I tackle dinner in my house, from super-quick 16-Minute Meals to make-ahead Freezer Food to irresistible pastas and a bundle of brand-new favorites of my crew.
You’ll want to immediately dive into surefire hits like Tomato Soup with Parmesan Croutons, Buffalo Chicken Salad, Baked Ziti, and Shrimp Scampi. But just wait till you try the Cashew Chicken, French Dip Sandwiches, Chicken Marsala, and Beef Stroganoff. And don’t even get me started on the Tomato Tart, Chicken with Mustard Cream Sauce, and Pan-Fried Pork Chops. You’ll have a very tough time deciding on a favorite!
To take away the guesswork, I made sure to include all the step-by-step recipe photos I love to share, and I packed as much deliciousness into each chapter as possible. My hope is that you will turn to this book regularly to solve your dinnertime dilemmas, and that you will use these recipes to feed your family time and time again. The more stains, smudges, and smears on the pages, the better!
Enjoy dinnertime in your household, friends!
Nail Candy: 50+ ideas for Totally Cool Nails
by Donne Geer, Ginny Geer
From Batman-inspired manicures to sweet ‘n’ simple dots, from hilarious French-fry nails to far-out galaxy ’dos, this book will teach anyone how to give themselves truly creative manicures—without a trip to the salon. Nail Candy is sassy, fun, and full of DIY nail art tutorials that anyone can do. It contains more than 50 ideas presented in full-color photographs and cute line-art illustrations that show you exactly how to achieve a certain style, ranging from arty to girlish to hardcore and more. You will learn how to mask your nails off to create simple patterns, add studs and decals for edgy flare, and create more ambitious paintings that rival works of art. Sample contents include:
• Argyle nails • Panda nails • Galaxy nails • Spiky nails • Mustache nails • Art Deco nails • Tie-dye nails    • Dia de los Muertes nails • Navajo-inspired nails • Rockabilly nails • Butterfly nails • Kiwi nails • Peacock nails • Newsprint nails
 The Complete Book of Chalk Lettering: Create and Develop Your Own Style
by Valerie McKeehan
Ubiquitous at boutiques and cafés, on Etsy and Pinterest, in stationery and home decor, the art of chalk lettering is hotter than ever. Valerie McKeehan, an Etsy standout whose work has been featured in magazines and websites from Good Housekeeping to RealSimple.com, teaches us everything we need to know to create gorgeous hand-drawn chalk designs. The book is also a practice space, with three foldout “chalkboards”—the inside cover and foldout back cover are lined with blackboard paper.
In over 60 lessons, learn the ABCs of lettering (literally) and basic styles: serif, sans serif, and script. Next, how to lay out a design, combine various styles into one cohesive piece, add shadows and dimension. Master more advanced letter styles, from faceted to ribbon to “vintage circus.” Use banners, borders, flourishes. And finally, 12 projects to show off your newfound skills: including a Winter Wonderland Snow Globe; a smartphone-themed birthday card to text friends and family; a one-of-a-kind party invitation to create, photograph, and mail; and a bake sale sign guaranteed to put everyone who sees it in the mood for a cupcake!
Secret Garden: an Inky Adventure & Coloring Book
by Johanna Basford
Go on a ramble through a world of secret gardens created in beautifully detailed pen and ink illustrations-all waiting to be brought to life through coloring, but each also sheltering all kinds of tiny creatures just waiting to be found. And there are also bits of the garden that still need to be completed by your hand. For artists and gardeners of all ages.
This book is for adult patrons to check out, color a page, sign, and return for the next patron.  Please do not allow children to color in this book.  We have separate activities for them.    
Southern Living Little Jars, Big Flavors: Small-batch jams, jellies, pickles, and preserves from the South’s most trusted kitchen
by Southern Living Magazine  
With Little Jars, Big Smiles, Southern Living puts its unique spin on the age-old art of home canning, with a casual ease that will engage new and old lovers of homemade preserves. Rustic photography and small-batch recipes lessen the intimidation factor for newbies, while modern flavor twists and canning technique updates pique interest among cooks who already know the perks of preserving: capturing the best produce, knowing exactly what’s in the jar, and creating unbeatable flavors.
Readers will learn how to safely pickle and can, filling the pantry with little jars that bring big smiles all year round. Features include:
100+ reliable canning recipes - delicious and interesting, too! - from the South’s most trusted kitchen, all tested and updated to address modern food safety concerns
Emphasis on small-batch recipes, so you don’t get 20 jars when you only need 4, and you don’t have to destroy your kitchen to make a pint of pickles
How to can - helpful Q&As that reveal secrets to canning success
A “Puttin’ Up Party” Planner for hosting a pickle-and-jam session with friends and family
Ways to use those little jars - recipes that utilize the items you’ve canned: tarts filled with or brushed with your Ginger-Apricot preserves, Bloody Mary drinks with okra you pickled, salads and shrubs with your very own Raspberry Vinegar
The best jars for sharing and clever ideas for labeling and packing gift jars
The Cupcake Bible
by Publications International Ltd.
The Cupcake Bible is the definitive source for all of your cupcake-baking needs. Featuring an introduction packed with helpful hints about baking, whether from scratch or a time-saving mix, this collection delivers everything you’ll need to know to create more than 150 delicious and fun cupcake recipes.
With a chapter for each season, you’ll find the perfect flavors for Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter, including whimsical designs for holidays all year long. Chocolate lovers get their own chapter and kids will love the bright colors, wacky flavors and crazy creatures in Just for Giggles. When the occasion calls for something a little bit more elegant, the recipes in All Dressed Up offer unique touches like arching meringue toppings or cupcakes transformed into delicate miniature layer cakes. Finally, a selection of tempting muffins recipes will keep your muffin pans in heavy rotation even when you want a treat that is a little less sweet.
Creative Card Making for Scrapbookers: 226 Ideas and Techniques for Handcrafted Cards
by Memory Makers
If you’ve ever come away from a store-bought card shopping experience feeling as though you “settled” for a less-than-perfect salutation, “Creative Card Making for Scrapbookers” is the solution you’ve been waiting for. By utilizing your tools, supplies and techniques as a scrapbooker, you can easily create beautiful and unique personal greetings that lucky recipients will cherish and that you’ll feel proud to give.
Waiting for you inside: More than 200 outstanding cards, invitations and announcements Illustrated step-by-step instructions for mastering the card making process Dozens of eye-catching, cutting-edge techniques Patterns for personalized card forms and envelopes Thoughtful sentiments for your card’s interior Innovative ideas for incorporating countless mediums, including metals, clays, paints, textiles, stamping, paper craft, baubles and more In our age of frenzied, never-fast-enough communication, handmade cards are a welcomed and refreshing treasure. So surprise your friends and loved ones on their next trip to the mailbox with a made-just-for-them handcrafted card.
Sheri Holmes
Director of Library/Media Services Ellinwood School/Community Libraries