discover a new way to engage with nature and travel in this beautiful, approachable guide to outdoor sketching for artists and journalers.

step outside and record the world in your sketchbook. capture the majesty of mountain landscapes, study the details of a blossoming tree, or record a fleeting city scene. evocative watercolor and ink drawings created during the author's own wanderings, will inspire you to record your next hike, ramble, or excursion in this freeing and engaging medium.

each chapter demystifies one aspect of making art outdoors and includes practical exercises that address such topics as:

• drawing tools and watercolor techniques
• the freedom of color
• effective ways to push past insecurities
• where and when to sketch
• adding ingredients such as people, birds, vehicles, and handwriting
• digital sketching
• and much more

tomato season starts now! this deck is your go-to guide for turning sun-kissed tomatoes into show-stopping seasonal dishes.

the ultimate recipe deck to fulfill all your "tomato girl summer" ambitions with 30 juicy recipes ripe for the picking. each recipe celebrates the versatility of this star ingredient, whether it's a bright tomato nectarine panzanella salad, nourishing baked cherry tomatoes with feta and shrimp, a zesty basil-infused tomato-tini, or savory heirloom tomato bread pudding.

a delightful celebration of butter in all its golden glory—history, how-tos, and irresistible recipes for anyone who believes everything is better with butter.

butter is a perfect ingredient. In both cooking and baking, it can be foundational or a finishing touch. It’s a flavor powerhouse, a sauce emulsifier, a taste enhancer, and above all else, a bringer of joy. In this charming kitchen companion, you’ll discover:

• butter’s curious history
• tips for buying butter, fun ways to serve it, and its ability to transform the most humble foods—a pot of rice, a day-old muffin—into something revelatory
• how to make butter at home, then whip, clarify, or compound it to elevate your everyday cooking
• ten recipes that showcase butter’s multitudes, from butter-basted scallops with beurre blanc to butterscotch pudding, each one teaching easy yet essential techniques, including browning and emulsifying
• collectible butter accessories
• and more!

from the founder of cake picnic―a series of joyful, diverse, and deliciously indulgent gatherings where every attendee brings a whole cake―this cookbook of 50 baking recipes includes a guide to hosting your own confectionery events and encourages bakers to lean into play, connection, community―and lots of cake!

one-of-a-kind crafting projects to brighten your home and your cat's life—from chic accessories like matching friendship charm necklaces to unique scratchers and beds that will have your fur baby lounging in style.

crafting for your cat is a fun collection of diy projects ranging from simple, beginner-friendly crafts to more advanced builds for those ready to tackle a challenge. each project comes with clear, step-by-step instructions, helpful tips, and room for customization so you can create something truly unique that suits your best friend! 

• create a fantastic flower tower to serve as their new favorite perch.
• assemble charming little tea party plates for a luxurious feast.
• build a sweet strawberry scratcher that's adorable and will save your furniture.
• assemble interactive toys to keep kitty entertained and learn clever ways to upcycle materials.

a brightly illustrated guide to all things citrus! learn about these beautiful and practical fruits, why to cherish them, and how to put them to good use, including 35 sensational recipes.

from the ubiquitous navel orange to the lesser-known fukushu kumquat to the straight-up-funky buddha’s hand citron, citrus comes in many forms. knowing exactly how and when to best harness their bright essences can be a challenge—until now. this handy little cookbook offers a fascinating exploration of over 25 citrus varieties and their many uses, from enriching simple dishes to the oils of the peel and juice of the fruit.

featuring 35 sweet and savory recipes that will help you use up a bumper crop or make the most of the brightest fruits of the season, including:

• mojito tea cake with rum glaze
• pink grapefruit and tomato salsa
• buddha’s hand vodka martini
• kumquat and pineapple chutney
• tart lemon curd

ten beautifully illustrated essays tell the stories of handcrafted objects and their makers, providing inspiration and insight into Black history and craftsmanship.

black artisans have long been central to american art and design, creating innovative and highly desired work against immense odds. atlanta-based chairmaker and scholar robell awake explores the stories behind ten cornerstones of black craft, including:

• the celebrated wooden chairs of richard poynor, an enslaved craftsman who began a dynasty of tennessee chairmakers.
• the elegant wrought-iron gates of philip simmons, seen to this day throughout charleston, south carolina, whose work features motifs from the low country.
• the inventive assemblage art and yard shows of joe minter, james hampton, bessie harvey, and others, who draw on african spiritual traditions to create large-scale improvisational art installations.

southern grit author, top chef winner, tv personality, and queen of southern hospitality kelsey barnard clark presents more than 100 irresistible recipes perfect for a crowd, plus all the expert wisdom and inspiration you need to host exceptional gatherings.

call some friends, arrange some flowers, and whip up a quick bite. let's get the party started, y'all!

chef kelsey barnard clark catered her first wedding at age fifteen and has been hosting events ever since. In these pages, kelsey distills her hard-earned party-planning wisdom into practical advice for newbie and experienced hosts alike: "I've made all the mistakes already, lived to tell the tale, and want to give you the benefit of my experience so you can stop worrying and start celebrating. this is a self-help book for throwing the damn party."

sonja and alex overhiser of the popular food blog a couple cooks share their lifehacks for a strong partnership. their top secret? cooking together.

whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a homespun candlelit date night, somebody has to get dinner on the table. and what if that task was something you could do in tandem with someone you feel close to, making the work more pleasurable and spending quality time together? enter a couple cooks, your guide to making this dream a reality. 

an irresistible collection of 60 recipes in a special package with metallic silver paper (just like a chocolate bar) and luscious photos of every bake, including cookies, brownies, cakes, tarts, sweet breads, pastries, and more, all featuring white, milk, semisweet, or dark chocolate.

an indulgent cookbook chock-full of a chocoholic's dream recipes.

for every baker with a sweet tooth, chocolate recipes are the ultimate treat. this cookbook will delight with its stunning photography and 30 recipes for cakes and breads, desserts, cookies and bites, and bits and pieces.

whether just for you, or for a friend who's a mad chocolate fan, this is the perfect gift. it's full of inspiration for all types of occasion and includes the perfect recipe whether you're new to baking, or an old hand!

many of the recipes make lovely gifts in themselves, so why not make someone special a batch of chocolate bark or some chocolate-dipped shortbread?

enjoy the sweeter side of life with this irresistible little cookbook.

knits to wear: effortless patterns by kutova kika, is filled with 17 patterns destined to be cherished favourites. ranging from timeless basics to modern pieces, this collection offers inspiration and brings you joy.  

young readers are introduced to florence merriam bailey, a pioneering birder and activist who changed the way we study birds forever, as told through the evocative collage style of artist andrea d'aquino, in this beautifully illustrated children's book.

as a young girl, florence merriam bailey fell in love with the outdoors, especially birds, whose songs and flight captivated her. she listened, waited, and watched to better understand her feathered friends, and wrote many books, including one of the first field guides to american birds. her work ultimately led to better protection for birds and to the scientific study of birds in nature instead of in a lab.

she heard the birds, the latest book from a life made by hand: the story of ruth asawa author andrea d'aquino, brings to life the story of a woman ahead of her time. d'aquino's striking full-page collages make each page a delight to read.

all this fuss over a cookie?! 

every month ms. madeleine creates a special cookie of the month for her bakery. and her best customer, a little girl named cookie, is always the first to try it. ms. madeleine’s sweet treats never disappoint. when june arrives, cookie and her two moms stop in and taste the best cookie yet: a heart-shaped, rainbow-striped, crunchy, frosted confection that ms. madeleine baked especially for pride.

but rainbow cookies make some people in the neighborhood angry. they write harsh notes. they cancel orders. ms. madeleine is afraid her rainbow cookie might be her last.

but cookie is not about to let that happen. with great determination and a fabulous idea, she gathers friends and neighbors to support ms. madeleine. together they show the whole town how colorful and fun and celebratory and delicious the combination of love, pride, and cookies can be!