Download or read book Taste of Home Happy Hour Mini Binder written by Taste of Home and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From martinis to margaritas and from sangrias to slushes, the ideal beverage is only a sip away with Taste of Home Happy Hour! Squelch thirsts at barbecues with a frosty Black- Eyed Susan, impress happy-hour guests with the perfect Moscow Mule and get cozy with a glass of warm Mulled Wine. Become the bartender you always knew you could be with more than 100 beverages. Manhattans, martinis and mojitos…stir them, mix them and shake them up from your home bar with Happy Hour! Bonuses include Boozy Desserts, Mocktails & Munchies!

Download or read book Taste of Home Chocolate written by Taste of Home and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: rom succulent cakes and velvety truffles to frosty milkshakes and blended coffee drinks, chocolate turns any moment into a special occasion. Turn to this all-new collection when you want to savor every chocolatey delight your heart desires. Impressive cheesecakes, family-favorite brownies, adorable cupcakes, holiday dessert staples, happy-hour martinis and more…they’re all here in this delightful collection of chocolate greats Turn to this all-new collection when you want to savor every chocolatey delight your heart desires. Impressive cheesecakes, family-favorite brownies, adorable cupcakes, holiday dessert staples, happy-hour martinis and more…they’re all here in this delightful collection of chocolate greats. Take a look inside, and you’ll discover just how easy it is to enjoy a little Chocolate any day of the week! HAPTERS Bites & Beverages Fudge, Truffles & More Bakeshop Favorites Brownies, Bars & Cookies Cakes & Pies Frosty Specialties Decadent Desserts Enticing Extras RECIPES Chocolate Martini Irish Cream Drink Chocolate-Covered Bacon White-Chocolate Snack Mix Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread S’more Monkey Bread Muffins Peanut Butter-Chocolate Brownies Crinkle-Top Cookies Turtle Cupcakes Icebox Cookie Cheesecake Dark Chocolate Bark Mocha-Nut Truffles

Download or read book Taste of Home Brunch Favorites written by Taste of Home and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-04-07 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rise and shine! Leisurely brunches are a great way to gather with family and friends and celebrate the weekend. Now, with Taste of Home 201 Brunch Favorites at your side, you’ll find impressive eye-openers that come together far quicker than you’d imagine. From eggs and bacon to waffles and pancakes, and from coffee cakes and scones to fruit medley’s and beverages, these recipes help create the best brunch buffet you’ve ever served. You’ll even find easy ideas for fast weekday breakfasts and sweet treats to enjoy with coffee Time for brunch? New from Taste of Home, Brunch Favorites offers a variety of tempting morning dishes from quick-to-make eggs and pancakes to make-ahead casseroles and stratas. In addition to the 201 recipes, readers can enjoy full color photos, prep/cook times and the guarantee that every recipe was tested and approved at the Taste of Home Test Kitchen. Best of all, this exciting new format is teeming with value-added benefits at a price that encourages impulse buying. Ideal for hostess gifts, Mother’s Day surprises and more, this fantastic line of products is sure to keep buyers looking for future installments to the series. CHAPTERS Morning Joe & More (Coffees, Teas, Smoothies, Hot Chocolate, Juice Punches, Adult only [Bloody Mary, Mimosa]) Sunshine Bright Fruits (mixed fruit salads and parfaits) Incredible Eggs (Scrambled, Omelets, Stratas) Pour on the Syrup (Pancakes, Waffles, French Toast, Syrups) Beyond Bacon (Homemade Sausages, Hash, Bacon) Hearty Cereals (Hot & Cold) Sweet Pastries (Coffee Cakes, Doughnuts, Sticky Buns, Scones) Recipes French Vanilla Mocha Berry Breakfast Smoothies Holiday Mimosa Dill Bloody Mary Ham ’n’ Egg Burritos Lemon Breakfast Parfaits Chocolate-Peanut Granola Bars Lemon-Raspberry Streusel Cake Iced Cinnamon Potato Rolls Mocha Chips Hazelnut Scones Old-Fashioned Doughnuts with Frosting Orange Fritters Baked Fruit Compote Hearty Mexican Omelet Ham Vegetable Strata Potato Frittata Country-Style Scramble Eggs Brown Sugar & Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Rice Pudding Sausage Hash Skillet Turkey Sage Patties Baked French Toast with Blueberry Sauce Orange Ricotta Pancakes Red Velvet Waffles with Coconut Syrup Strawberry Syrup

Download or read book Taste of Home Christmas written by Taste of Home and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 958 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let Taste of Home help you plan your holiday parties and menus with this idea-packed cookbook. There are wonderful appetizers and beverages, company-worthy entrees, delectable breads, an array of sides and best of all dazzling, divine sweets—cookies, candies, cakes, pies and more. Included is classic fare, as well as updated twists on old-time favorites. CHAPTERS Intro Festive Appetizers & Beverages Holiday Parties Joyful Brunches Christmas Dinner Menus Merry Entrees Jolly Sides Glorious Breads Yuletide Cookies Heavenly Desserts Candy Sampler Special Gifts of Food Thanksgiving Gathering Indexes Recipes Caramel Cashew Clusters Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles Apple Cider-Glazed Ham Cheese-Topped Roasted Vegetables Colorful Gazpacho Salad Herb-Crusted Prime Rib Old English Trifle Raspberry Lemon Cake Yorkshire Pudding with Bacon and Sage Asiago Chicken Spread Calzone Pinwheels Cherry-Brandy Baked Brie Hot Spiced Wine Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon Warm Pomegranate Punch Cranberry-Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix Orange Pear Jam Cracked Pepper Cheddar Muffins Rustic Pumpkin Bread Almond Pistachio Baklava Caramel Apple Cheesecake Frozen Peppermint Delight Holiday Walnut Torte Au Gratin Potatoes ’n’ Leeks Carrot Cake Doughnuts Overnight Raisin French Toast Golden Roasted Turkey Maple-Oat Dinner Rolls Sausage Raisin Dressing Brown Sugar Cutouts Cherry Kisses Cranberry Shortbread Bars Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Brownies Raspberry Sandwich Spritz 7 WINTER PARTIES The seven winter parties will be organized into 7 themes, with menus and holiday entertaining ideas (e.g. A snowflake invitation) for each. Festive Open House During the busy holiday season, it can be challenging to pick a time and date to get-together with all you friends. An open house allows people to stop by during the day when it’s convenient for them. Let your open house go for 4 to 6 hours and you're sure to enjoy a casual time. Recipes include Roast Beef and Pear Crostini, Apricot Chicken Wings, Grape Juice Sparkler, and Warm Spiced Nuts. Cocktail Party Bring on the bubbly! A spirited evening of festive cocktails and bite-size appetizers awaits. Set up the bar with cranberry mixers and deck the buffet with shrimp and crostini, it’s time to mingle and be jolly with old friends and new. Recipes include Fast Coconut Shrimp, Goat Cheese-Pesto Crostini, Bubbly Cranberry Mixer, and Orange Razzletini. After-Caroling Warm-Up Welcome friends and family inside for a post-caroling meal. This make-ahead feast will be ready to greet you from the cold. Recipes include slow-cooked Round-Up Chili, slow-cooked Tuscan Pork Stew, Rosemary Garlic Focaccia, and Truffle Hot Chocolate Holiday Movie Night Coming to a living room near you, Miracle on 34th Street, A Christmas Story, and more. Gather the gang, pass the pizza and cuddle up with a batch of chocolaty fudge cups for screenings of your favorite holiday classics. Recipes include: Pizza Rusticana, Tijuana Tidbits, and Coconut-Almond Fudge Cups. Tea Party No matter how cold it is outside, a hot cup of Chai or a tangy cranberry tea makes it easy to enjoy the warmth of the season. Guests will be served platters of tea sandwiches and petite pastries, as well as poppy seed scones and Vienna Triangles to add a traditional touch to a memorable and merry tea party. Recipes include Vanilla Chai Tea, Petite Apricot Pastries, and Turkey, Gouda & Apple Tea Sandwiches. Let It Snow Celebration If the flurry of holiday duties has you flustered, and the snow’s a fallin’, call up some friends for an afternoon of skiing, sledding, snowshoeing and ice skating. Afterwards, warm your bellies with some hearty fare. Recipes include Shredded Pork Sandwiches, Slow-Cooked Applesauce, and Snowmen Cookies. Lunch with Friends Let’s do lunch! Because there's no better time to show your appreciation for your closet chums than during the holiday season. You can offer a delicious soup, salad and sandwich with a sophisticated holiday twist. Recipes include: Roasted Red Pepper Bisque, Spinach Festival Salad, and Grilled Cheese Supreme.

Download or read book On a Stick written by Matt Armendariz and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2013-12-17 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: See for yourself why everything tastes better on a stick with these 80 recipes for skewered snacks, appetizers, and desserts that will be the hit of any party Why do the world’s most delicious foods taste even better served on a stick? Author and photographer Matt Armendariz answers the question with dozens of delightful recipes for party food, street-cart food, junk food, and more. From elegant hors d’oeuvres to humble everyday fare, it’s all here: • Deep-fried mac 'n' cheese • S'mores • Antipasti • Bacon-wrapped shrimp • Fudge puppies • Fish and chips • ...and more! On a Stick! also includes tricks for using sticks and skewers like cocktail picks, sugarcane, and fresh rosemary, ideas for entertaining, plus quick and easy recipes for delicious homemade marinades, dips, and sauces.

Download or read book My New Roots written by Sarah Britton and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At long last, Sarah Britton, called the “queen bee of the health blogs” by Bon Appétit, reveals 100 gorgeous, all-new plant-based recipes in her debut cookbook, inspired by her wildly popular blog. Every month, half a million readers—vegetarians, vegans, paleo followers, and gluten-free gourmets alike—flock to Sarah’s adaptable and accessible recipes that make powerfully healthy ingredients simply irresistible. My New Roots is the ultimate guide to revitalizing one’s health and palate, one delicious recipe at a time: no fad diets or gimmicks here. Whether readers are newcomers to natural foods or are already devotees, they will discover how easy it is to eat healthfully and happily when whole foods and plants are at the center of every plate.

Download or read book Paleo Happy Hour written by Kelly Milton and published by Victory Belt Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eating Paleo doesn't mean that your life has yield to your diet at every turn. Friends, events, and gatherings pose challenges. With this book you can drink and eat in any social setting without having to feel excluded. Paleo Happy Hour will show you how to stay Paleo in situations that are beyond your control: what to eat and drink at bars and restaurants, how to attend parties thrown by non-Paleo hosts, and how to moderate your eating and drinking at these events to stay on track. Besides learning how to navigate the world beyond your home, this book includes tons of resources for bringing the party to you—with more than 100 recipes! There are appetizers ranging from Jalapeno Bacon Poppers and Smoked Salmon Bites with Lemon-Dill Aioli to elegant small plates like Tuna Tartare Towers and Lamb Lollipops with Apricot-Balsamic Glaze. Explore classic pub grub recipes like Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard Sauce and Orange-Chipotle Barbecue Chicken Wings, along with brunch favorites such as Herbed Biscuits with Bacon Jam. For your sweet tooth there are decadent desserts like Cookie Dough Bonbons and Pecan Pie Bars. Discover 20+ sauces, dips, and spreads that will complement any dish. And of course the book includes plenty of drinks, from classics margaritas and martinis to fruit-filled sangrias. Finally, Kelly has pulled together 10 themed party menus that include perfectly paired appetizers, entrees, desserts, and drinks. Each menu has a preparation timeline to make hosting a breeze. Learn how to make more than 100 DELICIOUS appetizers, small plates, pub grub, and dessert recipes. Get over 20 Paleo-Friendly alcoholic and non-alcoholic drink recipes. Find Tips for drinking and entertaining with weight loss and health in mind. Explore 10 ready-to-make Party menus that perfectly pair appetizers, entrees, drinks, and desserts!

Download or read book No Meat Athlete written by Matt Frazier and published by Fair Winds Press (MA). This book was released on 2013-10 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Combining the winning elements of proven training approaches, motivational stories, and innovative recipes, No Meat Athlete is a unique guidebook, healthy-living cookbook, and nutrition primer for the beginner, every day, and serious athlete who wants to live a meatless lifestyle. Author and popular blogger, Matt Frazier, will show you that there are many benefits to embracing a meat-free athletic lifestyle, including: Weight loss, which often leads to increased speed; Easier digestion and faster recovery after workouts; Improved energy levels to help with not just athletic performance but your day-to-day life; Reduced impact on the planet. Whatever your motivation for choosing a meat-free lifestyle, this book will take you through everything you need to know to apply your lifestyle to your training. Matt Frazier provides practical advice and tips on how to transition to a plant-based diet while getting all the nutrition you need; uses the power of habit to make those changes last; and offers up menu plans for high performance, endurance, and recovery. Once you've mastered the basics, Matt delivers a training manual of his own design for runners of all abilities and ambitions. The manual provides training plans for common race distances and shows runners how to create healthy habits, improve performance, and avoid injuries. No Meat Athlete will take you from the start to finish line, giving you encouraging tips, tricks, and advice along the way"--

Download or read book Sweet Talk Cookies written by Hayley Callaway and published by Harvard Common Press. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finally, a cookie book that’s sweet and sassy! Sweet Talk Cookies has gloriously out-of-the-ordinary cookie designs. If you’re sick of the same-old cookies, if you can’t possibly decorate another bland tree or stocking, look no further. Hayley Callaway, founder of Hayley Cakes and Cookies (@thehayleycakes), has just what you need—whether that’s a taco truck and message cookie that says “Feed me and tell me I’m pretty” or a T-rex hanging Christmas lights. When it comes to designs, this is a book filled with cookies that have character, for year-round fun. Chapters span the seasons, including both holiday-related motifs and designs that simply celebrate something like summer fun (helllooo snow cones!). If you’re looking to really make these cookies your own, you’ll love the creative lettering workshop. Once you master the art of writing with icing, you can customize to your heart’s content! Inside, you’ll find all this and more: A complete cookie class: Outlining all the key materials and techniques needed in the rest of the book. Recipes: Hayley’s signature cookie and icing recipes. Writing workshop: The key to making the cookies your own! Holiday cookies: Cookies to pop the bubbly and celebrate the New Year, fa-boo-lous Halloween cookies, ideas for your Valentine, and even a couple birthday party cookies. Animal cookies: A whole farm of mini-animals as well as bears, a rainbow turtle, even unicorns! Christmas cookies: Just try and pick your favorite from the what’s crackin’ nutcracker, Rudolph the sprinkle-nose reindeer, and a cookie that is decorated like a tray of Christmas cookies. Summer cookies: Have some fun in the sun with mermaids, fancy seashells, watermelon, tie-dye shirts, and more. And even more cool designs: Cowboy boots, eggs and bacon, carved woodgrain, a watercolor cactus...the sky’s the limit! If you are the type of person who demands cookies not only taste good, but be in good taste, this is your cookie book soul mate!

Download or read book Cookie Craft Christmas written by Valerie Peterson and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2009-10-07 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your holiday cookie decorating to impressive new heights! Valerie Peterson and Janice Fryer will have you sprinkling powdered snowflakes onto cheery snowmen and adding a sugary glimmer to multicolored strands of licorice lights. With more than 60 fabulous designs for Christmas cookies, plus festive delights for New Year’s and Hanukkah, Cookie Craft Christmas gives you the inspiration and simple instructions you need for batch after batch of deliciously show-stopping holiday cheer.

Download or read book The Pumpkin Cookbook 2nd Edition written by DeeDee Stovel and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Currant-Pumpkin-Oat Scones to Chicken-Pumpkin Tacos, Pumpkin-Filled Ravioli with Fried Sage, Ginger-Pumpkin Ice Cream, and of course (seven!) pies, this comprehensive cookbook reminds us that the iconic symbol of fall is so much more than jack-o’-lantern material. These 139 recipes offer diverse and delicious options for enjoying pumpkin and other winter squash, such as butternut, acorn, and kabocha, year-round. With recipes for many forms of pumpkin, including both fresh and canned pumpkin puree, and inspired by world cuisines, the versatility of this superfood shines through in snacks, drinks, salads, soups, main dishes, and desserts.

Download or read book The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook written by Deb Perelman and published by Knopf. This book was released on 2012-10-30 with total page 675 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER • Celebrated food blogger and best-selling cookbook author Deb Perelman knows just the thing for a Tuesday night, or your most special occasion—from salads and slaws that make perfect side dishes (or a full meal) to savory tarts and galettes; from Mushroom Bourguignon to Chocolate Hazelnut Crepe. “Innovative, creative, and effortlessly funny." —Cooking Light Deb Perelman loves to cook. She isn’t a chef or a restaurant owner—she’s never even waitressed. Cooking in her tiny Manhattan kitchen was, at least at first, for special occasions—and, too often, an unnecessarily daunting venture. Deb found herself overwhelmed by the number of recipes available to her. Have you ever searched for the perfect birthday cake on Google? You’ll get more than three million results. Where do you start? What if you pick a recipe that’s downright bad? With the same warmth, candor, and can-do spirit her award-winning blog, Smitten Kitchen, is known for, here Deb presents more than 100 recipes—almost entirely new, plus a few favorites from the site—that guarantee delicious results every time. Gorgeously illustrated with hundreds of her beautiful color photographs, The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook is all about approachable, uncompromised home cooking. Here you’ll find better uses for your favorite vegetables: asparagus blanketing a pizza; ratatouille dressing up a sandwich; cauliflower masquerading as pesto. These are recipes you’ll bookmark and use so often they become your own, recipes you’ll slip to a friend who wants to impress her new in-laws, and recipes with simple ingredients that yield amazing results in a minimum amount of time. Deb tells you her favorite summer cocktail; how to lose your fear of cooking for a crowd; and the essential items you need for your own kitchen. From salads and slaws that make perfect side dishes (or a full meal) to savory tarts and galettes; from Mushroom Bourguignon to Chocolate Hazelnut Crepe Cake, Deb knows just the thing for a Tuesday night, or your most special occasion. Look for Deb Perelman’s latest cookbook, Smitten Kitchen Keepers!

Download or read book The Christmas Cookie Cookbook written by Cider Mill Press, and published by Cider Mill Press. This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate togetherness this Christmas season with amazing cookies! Lift your spirits during the most wonderful time of the year with The Christmas Cookie Cookbook. Whether you are creating memories while baking with your children or grandchildren or looking to bake the best cookies for the cookie swap, this guide to all things Christmas cookies includes: More than 100 easy-to-follow Christmas cookie recipes Chapters specifically dedicated to cookies for every occasion and for every taste, including gluten-free and vegan cookie recipes Classic delicious cookie recipes, like Gingerbread Cookies, as well as new favorites sure to be instant hits Beautiful color photography that is sure to inspire A perfect gift book for any baker in your life, The Christmas Cookie Cookbook is sure to bring a hint of sweetness to your holiday celebration. This cookie recipe book isn't just great for use during the Christmas season, but is perfect for any occasion throughout the year.

Download or read book Taste of Home Breads written by Taste of Home and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-02-02 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 of Taste of Home's most popular bread recipes of all time. The familiar aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through the house delivers immediate comfort and cheery anticipation. Whether you are an experienced bread maker or a novice one, this lovely new cookbook has it all. It walks you through everything from the basics of bread making to more complex recipes to even using prepared dough and mixes to bring joy to your home in an instant. Savor a slice of buttery goodness every day. 100 great recipes in a super usable format, this is a great gift to go with that breadmaker! CHAPTERS An Introduction to Bread Baking Yeast Breads Rolls, Biscuits & More Quick Breads Breads Made Easy Muffins, Pull-Aparts & Other Surprises SAMPLING OF RECIPES Basic Homemade Bread Caraway Seed Rye Bread English Muffin Bread Loaf Muenster Bread French Loaves Cheese & Garlic Biscuits Grandma’s Sweet Potato Biscuits Cornmeal Pan Rolls Herbed Bread Twists Pumpkin Bread Parmesan Zucchini Bread Elvis Banana Bread Ginger-Almond Pear Bread Easy Onion Crescent Rolls Apricot-Rosemary Scones Chocolate Monkey Bread Orange-Dream Pull Apart Bread Apple Coffee Cake Cranberry-Pistachio Sticky Buns

Download or read book Minimalist Baker s Everyday Cooking written by Dana Shultz and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The highly anticipated cookbook from the immensely popular food blog Minimalist Baker, featuring 101 all-new simple, vegan recipes that all require 10 ingredients or less, 1 bowl or 1 pot, or 30 minutes or less to prepare Dana Shultz founded the Minimalist Baker blog in 2012 to share her passion for simple cooking and quickly gained a devoted worldwide following. Now, in this long-awaited debut cookbook, Dana shares 101 vibrant, simple recipes that are entirely plant-based, mostly gluten-free, and 100% delicious. Packed with gorgeous photography, this practical but inspiring cookbook includes: • Recipes that each require 10 ingredients or less, can be made in one bowl, or require 30 minutes or less to prepare. • Delicious options for hearty entrées, easy sides, nourishing breakfasts, and decadent desserts—all on the table in a snap • Essential plant-based pantry and equipment tips • Easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipes with standard and metric ingredient measurements Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking is a totally no-fuss approach to cooking for anyone who loves delicious food that happens to be healthy too.

Download or read book The Hands On Home written by Erica Strauss and published by Sasquatch Books. This book was released on 2015-09-29 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh take on modern homemaking, The Hands-On Home is your go-to manual for DIY homecare and living more sustainably From cooking, canning, and preserving to making your own nontoxic home and personal care products, author Erica Strauss offers instruction and inspiration for tackling at-home projects on your own. In this book, you will learn how to: • Organize and stock your kitchen for easy meal preparation, and then whip up simple but satisfying recipes the whole family will love (Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Granola, Forager Spring Greens Soup, and Simple Crispy Chicken with Roasted Lemon Pan Sauce). • Use basic food preservation techniques such as water-bath canning, pressure canning, and lacto-fermentation along with a handy year-long food preservation calendar of what to put up when. Preserving recipes are organized seasonally and include Rhubarb Syrup, Pressure-Canned Chicken Broth, Korean-Spiced Turnips, and Cranberry-Pear-Walnut Conserve. • Create your own home care and personal care products—from Fizzy Bath Bombs and Refreshing Peppermint Foot Scrub to Nontoxic Laundry softener. With less focus on consumerism and more on saving time and money, The Hands-On Home will help you create a home you love with simple resources and easy-to-learn skills.

Download or read book Little House Living written by Merissa A. Alink and published by Gallery Books. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The immensely popular blogger behind Little House Living provides a timeless and “heartwarming guide to modern homesteading” (BookPage) that will inspire you to live your life simply and frugally—perfect for fans of The Pioneer Woman and The Hands-On Home. Shortly after getting married, Merissa Alink and her husband found themselves with nothing in their pantry but a package of spaghetti and some breadcrumbs. Their life had seemingly hit rock bottom, and it was only after a touching act of charity that they were able to get back on their feet again. Inspired by this gesture of kindness as well as the beloved Little House on the Prairie books, Merissa was determined to live an entirely made-from-scratch life, and as a result, she rescued her household budget—saving thousands of dollars a year. Now, she reveals the powerful and moving lessons she’s learned after years of homesteading, homemaking, and cooking from scratch. Filled with charm, practical advice, and gorgeous full-color photographs, Merissa shares everything from tips on budgeting to natural, easy-to-make recipes for taco seasoning mix, sunscreen, lemon poppy hand scrub, furniture polish, and much more. Inviting and charming, Little House Living is the epitome of heartland warmth and prairie inspiration.