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A keen crocheter, Emma Friedlander-Collins decided to explore the possibilities of using an extra-large hook - starting with one her husband had made for her from the end of a wooden broomstick. She discovered that crocheting with her giant hook, combined with using super-chunky yarns, produced quick results and new textures. Here she shares 35 stylish patterns with you, all to make using a supersize hook. You can make your own hook for these projects, but you can also buy them, and details of suppliers are provided at the back of the book. Chapter 1, Clothes and Accessories, has a whole host of things you will love to make and wear, including scarves, a hat, jewellery and slippers. Stay snug in the winter with the 'super snood' sleeveless body warmer, which is ideal for wearing underneath a coat, or wear the chic 1920s-style cloche hat all year round. Plus, add a little crochet to your bicycle - make a matching seat cover and handlebar warmers, and a bike basket decorated with crochet flowers. Meanwhile, chapter 2, Homeware, offers ideas that are great for your own home or to give as gifts. Learn how to create cushions, rugs and throws, as well as a basket and bath mat set, and a handy house bowl. There's even a beautiful Christmas wreath for the yuletide season. With so much inspiration, plus a comprehensive techniques section and helpful hints and tips, you'll soon be hooked on making these gorgeous designs.

Mezze features a mouth-watering collection of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dips, bites, salads and other small plates to share, to enjoy as appetizers or light meals. An ancient tradition, mezze is the heart and soul of modern culinary life in Turkey and the Middle East. The word 'mezze' ('meze' in Turkey and 'mazza' in Syria and Lebanon) is thought to have derived from the Persian 'maza' meaning 'taste' or 'relish' which is exactly what is - something tasty - designed to be savoured with a glass of tea, wine or beer, a fruit sherbet, or a yogurt drink with the aim of pleasing the palate, not to fill the belly. At its simplest, mezze can be represented by a bowl of gleaming olives marinated in lemon juice and crushed coriander seeds, or a mixture of roasted nuts and seeds tossed in salt and dried thyme. At its most elaborate, it can be presented as an entire feast comprising a myriad of little colourful dishes, each the bearer of something savoury or sweet but always utterly delicious. In this book, you'll discover such exciting recipes as Purple Carrots and Saffron Pears; Savoury Pastries filled with Feta and Herbs; Cinnamon-flavoured Meatballs; Aromatic Stuffed Mussels; Parsley and Bulgur Salad; Refreshing Cucumber Strips sprinkled with Salt; Pan-fried Halloumi dusted with Za'atar; and Velvety Yogurt and Sweet Helva - nothing quite beats the magic of mezze.

Simple and easy to make, cookies are the ultimate comfort food and can be boxed and wrapped to give as gifts. Ideas include cookies for every occasion, starting with classic everyday bakes such as Rum and Raisin Cookies, Chocolate and Vanilla Pinwheels and Gingerbread Men, before moving into cookies from around the world, treats for holiday celebrations and special occasions before finishing with a selection of savoury cookies that offer a unique twist on timeless flavours. Recipes include Jammy Dodgers, Peanut Butter Cookies, Baci di Dama, Breton Biscuits, Linzer Cookies, Chocolate Pretzels, Buttermilk Hearts, Coconut Snowballs, Lebkuchen, Orange and Almond tuilles, Parisian Macarons, Fortune Cookies, Olive Oil and Sea Salt Crackers, Bacon Bites and Sun-dried Tomato Shortbread. With clear, step-by-step instructions and specially commissioned photography, these recipes are easy to achieve. Decoration techniques, with hints and tips are peppered throughout to ensure your cookies are perfect every time. Celebrate the joy and simple pleasure of indulging from a well-stocked cookie jar.

Begin with Noodle Basics where you'll find detailed information on the different types of noodles, flavours and fresh or store-cupboard ingredients that are found in the very best of noodle recipes, alongside basic recipes for oils, stocks, dressings, toppings, dipping sauces and more from all over Asia. The recipes take inspiration from many countries, including Japanese Chilled Soba Noodles and Salmon and Spring Onion Gyoza, Vietnamese Beef Pho and Green Papaya and Crispy Pork Salad, traditional Crispy Prawn Balls from China, Singapore Hokkein Noodles and Korean Noodle Dumplings, as well as recipes from Burma, Malaysia, Cambodia and Laos. Fresh, tasty and bursting with nutritious ingredients and lively flavours, noodle dishes have never been more popular. Learn how to cook, serve and eat them following Louise's straightforward recipes that give thoughtful insight into the provenance of each dish. This collection of aromatic and sizzling hot recipes is a must for any lover of more exotic and adventurous food.

Once devoured silently in the depths of the humble sports bar, chicken wings are now a national institution in the US, and are prepared with a huge range of marinades, glazes and dips. This book matches the stratospheric success of the chicken wing with a new level of fantastic flavour combinations. It begins with the reliable, nostalgic favourites and variants on classics, including Baked Bourbon, Smoky Chipotle and Buttermilk Fried Wings. Fancy your wings hot and spicy? Then look no further than Harissa Hot Wings and Habanero and Pineapple - the latter taking the edge off the super spicy heat. If you like to keep abreast of the bold new flavours out there, help yourself to another portion of Cola Wings, Sticky Lime and Maple Wings or the unspeakably decadent Dark Chocolate Mole Wings. Fancy something lighter and a little less outrageous? Then why not tuck in to the fragrant Baked Pistachio Wings or the deliciously subtle Lemon, Basil and Pepper Wings. If you've got a craving for Take-Out from the comfort of your own home, then Szechuan Plum Sauce Wings or Teriyaki Wings or Cajun Alfredo might be right up your alley.This book truly has something for everyone and something for every occasion.

Whether it is topped with swirls of whipped cream, subtly spiced with cinnamon or laced with liqueur, a hot chocolate is one of the world's best-loved drinks. You will make the Classics over and over again, with simple recipes for all-time favourites such as French Vanilla, Mocha and Viennese. Whether you're after a salty kick or a rich swirl of caramel, the recipes here will take the simplest drink to tasty new heights. The next chapter, Candy and Cakes, brings together the sweetest combinations that are perfect after dinner instead of dessert. From Boston Cream or Red Velvet to Cherry Bakewell and Toffee Apple, there is a recipe here to satisfy every sweet tooth. For more grown-up palates, why not try something with the added warmth of spices or a shot of alcohol? Fireside Favourites contains a luxurious collection of adult tipples, from Cherry Brandy to Bourbon and Maple Syrup and spiced delights, such as White Chocolate and Spiced Chai or Chilli Chocolate. Finally, what better time to indulge in luxuriously warming cupfuls than the holiday season? Festive Treats comprises deliciously Christmassy hot drinks that are perfect for those chilly days and dark nights. Nobody can resist a Pumpkin Latte or a gloriously festive Gingerbread Spiced Hot Chocolate, perfect for bringing the family together during the holidays. Whether you're after a quick pick-me-up, a milky bedtime drink or a comforting cupful to warm you up from inside out, there is a recipe here to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Fries have well and truly evolved from a sometimes soggy side dish to the star of the show - the ultimate comfort food. And it's not just potatoes that have had a makeover. Parsnip, Celeriac and Aubergine have got in on the action too, and sometimes you can't beat a bit of beetroot. From large or small, fat or thin, skin-on or skin-off and with delicious dips to match, you'll discover your new favourite fries and dip combination. This book will take you on a journey from the classic Skinny Fries and Chunky Steak Fries that bring back childhood memories, through to the deliciously smoky Paprika-dusted Potato Wedges and Sensational Sweet Potato Fries, before taking you to the artisan heights of Pumpkin and Seasoned Parmesan Fries with Panko Breadcrumbs and Kimchi Fries with Pickles. If you like your fries fully loaded or downright dirty, then why not delve into the Fully Loaded chapter, where you'll find Melting Mozzarella, Tomato and Pepperoni Fries and Nacho Fries with Refried Beans, Guacamole and Sour Cream. With over 30 deliciously creative recipes, this book caters for everyone, and you'll see that feel-good food has never felt so good.

Different regions of Italy have their own classic rice dishes, from the soupy Rice and Peas of the Veneto to the Hunter's-style Rabbit Risotto of Umbria and Tuscany, but what they all have in common is the careful cooking of the rice to perfection. For a simple but comforting dinner, there are plenty of dishes packed full of warming cheese and butter, such as Saffron Risotto, Wild Mushroom Risotto or Artichoke and Pecorino Risotto. Lighter fish and shellfish dishes include the dramatic Black Risotto, flavoured with squid ink, Seafood Risotto or Crab and Chilli Risotto. There are also many tempting meaty options, from hearty family meals to dinner party dishes. Children and adults alike will enjoy Ham and Leek Risotto, while you can impress guests with Pheasant and Red Wine Risotto. There are also a few ideas for using up leftover risotto (or for when you simply want to ring the changes), such as Arancini or Rice Croquettes with Tomato Sauce, as well as some surprising sweet delights such as Cherry and Almond Risotto Puddings or Risotto Ice Cream. With useful recipes for various stocks, easy-to-follow instructions for making a basic risotto and a guide to the different kinds of rice available, this is a complete guide to risotto for all lovers of the classic Italian dish.

Fresh clean sheets, white fluffy towels and a gleaming, well-stocked kitchen - these are the old-fashioned pleasures that make our busy lives more manageable. But how do you go about transforming your own house into a beautiful haven? Cindy Harris believes that establishing a routine is the first and most important thing to do. Once you've done this, you will be on your way to turning housekeeping into an art form, an enjoyable and rewarding activity, not a chore. But how do you remove that wine stain from your carpet? And how should you wash your new silk shirt? 'Keeping House' has the answer to these questions and many more. Packed with easy-to-access hints and tips for tackling every element of your home - from stains to drains and wooden floors to glass doors - this is the essential guide to keeping house.

The days of simply wanting to 'get the look' are over: nowadays, we are more interested in achieving a happy, smooth-running and contented home life, and it's not purely the aesthetics of our interiors that we're pondering. Key to this more considered (and, some might say, realistic) approach to homemaking is the storage of all life's paraphernalia, from everyday essentials (kitchen equipment, bicycles) to seasonal items (skis and suitcases) and, of course, all those bits and pieces you don't need very often but still want to hang on to (wedding photograph albums, granny's dinner service). We have more stuff than ever before, so where (and how) should we keep it all? In Everything in its Place, Rebecca Winward demonstrates how our experience of every room in the house can be improved through a canny choice of storage solutions that balance form and function. She also addresses the fact that, while storage is inherently practical, it also holds huge potential for decorative impact. Examining the subject from every possible angle, Rebecca considers what to store where and what best to store it in, before going on to discuss the storage demands of different items (clothes, books, crafting equipment) and even storage by style, from minimalist to vintage to rustic, to name but a few.

Finding out you're going to be a dad is one of the best times in a man's life, but it's also a time of uncertainty...What do I need to buy? When's the first scan? Where will the baby sleep? A Man's Guide to Having a Baby will answer all these questions and more. Written from a dad's perspective, the chapters explain everything an expectant father needs to know about pregnancy and taking care of your new arrival.In the first chapter Dominic Bliss offers reassuring words of encouragement to nervous fathers before moving on to the practical side of things, covering in detail what to expect over the following nine months, describing everything from your partner's changing body and potential medical issues to birthing options and preparing the nursery. Chapter two describes the birth itself, making sure you know when it's time to take your partner to the hospital and all the possible scenarios you and your partner may face once you get there. Finally, chapter three is packed with essential tips for the first few days after you've taken your newborn home, plus sage advice for the subsequent 12 months. Topics covered in this section include changing your first nappy, feeding, baby first aid, childproofing your home, supporting your partner, childcare options and much more.

There are plenty of creative ways to bring vitality to your garden, with ideas for planting pots, forcing bulbs, growing winter crops and more. In the first chapter, Stems and Leaves, you will learn how to make a stunning door wreath from succulents, plant a decorative display of miniature conifers, and grow ferns in a reclaimed sink. Add scent to your winter garden with Beautiful Bulbs, where you will find bright hyacinths in glass jars, lily of the valley in jelly moulds, narcissi in white vases and other imaginative ideas. Winter Colour has bright designs such as a window box with winter-flowering pansies, a vivid vertical display of cyclamen, an indoor terrarium with hellebores and violas, and a variety of pots and containers with small-scale shrubs laden with berries. Even the keenest gardener can find it difficult to keep an outside space looking fresh and bright all year round, especially in winter, so whether you want to decorate your entrance with colourful pots, brighten up your balcony or windowsills or grow winter herbs by the kitchen door, you will find "The Winter Garden" packed with ideas and inspiration.

From eye-catching pom-poms to pretty garlands and stunning giant flowers, you'll want to make every one of these wonderful paper decorations. Begin with the classic pom-poms - popular in the 60s and 70s, but enjoying a stylish revival today. Make them in different sizes and colours for a real impact. Learn, too, how to make honeycomb balls and rosette snowflakes - all hanging decorations that will look great hung from the ceiling, in a window or on a Christmas tree. In chapter 2, you'll find garlands and bunting - why not try the cupcake garland, using cupcake cases to sit around fairy lights and look like twinkling flowers, or have a go at the vintage book bunting, that would add character at a themed party or in a child's bedroom? Finally, create impressive centrepieces - giant roses and daffodils, a flower wreath made from coffee filters and waxed floating lilies are among the striking designs. The projects use a variety of paper materials, including tissue, card and crepe paper, as well as recycled magazine pages and wrapping paper - and no specialist craft experience is needed. Step-by-step photography will show you exactly what to do. Plus, every template you'll need is included at the back of the book.

Scandinavian style is perennially popular due to its simplicity and elegance. In Sew Scandinavian, Kajsa Kinsella has created a collection of beautiful hand-stitched projects inspired by her Swedish childhood. For the home, there is a folklore flower cushion and a plaited heart string and tassel decoration that will bring warmth to any interior. Handstitched accessories include a cool blue iPad cover and a stylish tote bag featuring a dala horse that will look great all year round. Kajsa has designed adorable projects for the nursery, including felt pets for small hands to squirrel away in decorated matchboxes, felt cinnamon buns that will spark hours of imaginative play and a fun felt memory game for all the family. Finally, there are seasonal crafting ideas, such as a forest friends Christmas stocking and an eye-catching winter mobile to adorn your home. Each project is accompanied by step-by-step photographs and clear instructions.

Treat your home as your canvas and adorn your walls with hangings, paintings, stencils, papercrafts, tapestries, plants and more. Make a geometric work of art using silver and copper leaf and turn your collection of vintage ephemera into a gallery wall in your living room, using simple handmade box frames. Wall Art will show you how to decorate a child's bedroom with a jumping hare made of washi tape and how to weave a group of little, Aztec-inspired wall hangings to bring a touch of texture to a bare wall. Update your interiors with these innovative, contemporary projects, some of which can be created in an afternoon. You'll have a great time making a beautiful shadow box inspired by Scandinavian folk art, a delicate macrame wall hanging that will transform any space, and a giant shining firefly that will really make an impact. All you need to do is find a bare wall and get started!

Whether you are just starting to crochet, or you have moved on to other stitches and patterns, "Modern Granny Square Crochet and More" provides you with plenty of inspiration to get back to basics and reignite your love of granny squares, circles, triangles and more. Starting with larger scale projects for the home, Pillows and Throws includes colourful, bright and quick patterns for cushion covers, floor cushions and blankets and throws, using hexagons, flower squares and chevrons in addition to squares. Finishing Touches includes quick and easy pieces to complete your interiors, from a monochrome wall hanging to a granny circle rug, circular placemats in graphic black and white with fluorescent trim, and a collection of crochet 'pictures' to display. There is plenty to choose from in the Clothes and Accessories section too, including a book bag and coin purse, a granny hexagon tech case, and a triangle shawl, all in rich colours. The basic stitches and techniques you need are all fully illustrated and explained, so you just need the yarn and a hook to be able to create these beautiful, contemporary and stylish pieces.