Country Kitchens


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Reveals through evocative photographs and informative text the beauty of kitchens designed for real-life cooks and their families, as well as displaying the rich diversity of country style.




French Country Kitchens


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The heart and soul of the French country home - and the source of France's legendary art de vivre - is the kitchen. Distinguished by striking craftsmanship, bold colours and vintage accents, the French country kitchen - whether a rustic retreat or an urban oasis - is always unique and inviting. In this beautiful celebration of France's real-life kitchens, Linda Dannenberg invites us into dozens of kitchens that capture the spirit of their regions, carefully examining the design, the priorities of the owners, and the details - from colour palettes to collectibles - that create inviting, functional and personal spaces. With an extensive directory of sources, more than 200 full-colour photographs, and evocative text highlighting a bounty of original ideas, French Country Kitchens is a lush and inspiring guide to re-creating a little corner of France in the heart of your own home.




500 Kitchens Ideas


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Presents 500 fabulous decorating ideas and quick changes for the kitchen -- Book jacket flap.




From a Polish Country House Kitchen


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In making her new home in Poland in 1989, Applebaum had to cook with ingredients that were local, fresh, and available. She learned how to make food that was, if not exactly traditional, in the Polish spirit. The national rebirth of Poland in the last two decades has meant the rebirth of its cuisine, and the authors have modernized many of its dishes, without losing any of the centuries-old flavors. Collects ninety Polish recipes, including roasted winter vegetables, stewed beef rolls with kasha, pork loin stuffed with prunes, and fruit pierogi.




The


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Gathers traditional Italian recipes for appetizers, pasta, rice, beans, soup, poultry, meat, fish, pizza, breads, and desserts.




French Country Cottage


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Discover design inspiration as a photographer and blogger details the story of her renovation of a 1940s cottage in the California countryside. A little, abandoned vacation house that could, set in the center of rolling fields and trees becomes the cottage home of her dreams. A French country–style cottage filled with original elements and an exquisite mix of rustic and refined. The years of renovation allowed Courtney to create a lifestyle that is fueled by inspiration and beauty, a touch of whimsy, and an abundance of everyday elegance. The journey has been shared on her popular blog French Country Cottage, and now, through the publication of her first book, her readers will experience a reveal of more of her home and property and the inspirations behind her beloved style. Courtney's inspiring photography reveals every nuance of her style and home including a muted color palette, old brassy door knobs, chippy paint, antiques, her greenhouse and garden, and an abundance of entertaining and holiday decorating style. Blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor and embracing well-worn as well loved, French Country Cottage is a style that celebrates simplicity, indulges in romance, cherishes pieces with history and believes a chandelier and fresh flowers belong in every room.




Randi's Country Kitchen Cookbook


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Randi's Country Kitchen Cookbook is filled with easy, healthy, and delicious gourmet recipes that are easy to prepare for the experienced chef as well as those just starting out. The recipes are inspired by the author's travels around the world and Vermont country living where the ingredients are simple, fresh, and locally sourced. Randi's motto is that ?anyone can cook, they only need fresh simple ingredients, and simple easy recipes to make gourmet meals that their family and friends will love.? This book is full of healthy recipes such as soups and salads, meats, pasta, seafood, desserts, and even meatless dishes. It is sure to become a go-to favorite for great, easy, delicious, and often quick recipes. Enjoy and Happy Cooking!




Nora Murphy's Country House Style


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Nora Murphy has turned her passion for country house style and its embodiment--her own home in Newtown, Connecticut--into a multimedia juggernaut. Her blog, website, e-magazine, strong presence on social media, and increasing visibility in print media and on TV have earned her a devoted following all over the country. Now she has distilled the essence of her knowledge about country house style and how to achieve it in this irresistible volume. The first part of the book lays out the universal elements of the style; the second reveals how she has incorporated these elements into her own home; and the third shows how the elements of this comfortable, comforting, easy aesthetic and approach to life can be applied in different ways and in different locations to striking, individual effect. Five homes, each of which expresses a unique take on the style, are featured. Part primer, part wish book, Nora Murphy's Country House Style is all inspiration.




Country Kitchens


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A visual gazeteer of styles from farmhouse to manor, from American to English to French, Spanish, and Italian. The text is a primer on how to adapt ideas to your own kitchen. A wonderful recipe section rounds out this delicious book.--Country Inns and Back Roads. 50 recipes. 250 color illustrations.




New Country Kitchens


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This fresh, comprehensive volume provides both building information and a broad range of design ideas for renovating an old kitchen or designing a new one--all in the spirit of "country style". The book offers creative options for everything from cabinets and counters to refrigerators and vintage stoves, lavishly illustrated with hundreds of color photos.