The Locavore ’s Kitchen : A Cook ’s usher to Seasonal Eating and Preservingby Marilou K. Suszko ( Ohio University Press , 2011 )
prowess of the Chicken Coop : A Fun and Essential Guide to Housing Your Peepsby Chris Gleason ( Fox Chapel Publishing , 2011 )
The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook : More Than 200 Fibers , from Animal to Spun Yarnby Deborah Robson and Carol Ekarius ( Storey Publishing , 2011 )
Farmstead Chefby John Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist ( New Society Publishers , 2011 )
The authors ’ goal is to advance readers to exhaust lower on the food chain by incorporating more fruits and veg into every repast . While you do n’t need to throw overboard pith altogether , with formula like Applicious Pancakes , Cream of Carrot Soup , Grecian Leek Pasta and Pumpkin Mousse Cheesecake , you wo n’t even miss it ! If you ca n’t imagine a meatless repast , do n’t worry . There are savoury suppers like Maple Syrup Marinated Wild Salmon , Italian Sausage Risotto and Asian Chicken Satay . In summation to mouthwatering recipes , each section admit in - depth information about go sustainably and eating locally , including info on gardening , scrounge and evoke chickens .
The Complete Guide to Saving Seedsby Robert Gough and Cheryl Moore - Gough ( Storey Publishing , 2011 )
The first section of the book provides an overview of how plants grow seed and offers a great explanation of plant terminology . You ’ll memorise industrial plant - care techniques ; how to collect , care for and fund seeded player ; how to care for seedling ; and even how to breed plants for the small - scale farm or garden . Venturing into the nitty - gritty of seed - saving , with details for specific food crops and ornamental , four chapter are devoted to vegetables ; herb ; flowers ; and fruitcake , fruit and woody ornamental . coiffure in alphabetic order by flora type , you ’ll find out about flowering , closing off requirements , seed collection and cleanup , seed treatment , germination , and transplant for more than 322 varieties .
Top soda pop : 55 All - innate Frozen Treats to Make at Homeby Emily Zaiden ( St. Martin ’s Griffin , 2012 )
Be certain to check out these must - read chapter : “ Flavor Inspirations to Mix and Match , ” a chapter bid tip on creating the salutary ice - pop spirit combos , and the “ Seasonal Flavors Chart , ” a guide to make the most of fresh , seasonal green groceries . With this book , I now I have novel room to use my freezer to savor the harvest home tang throughout each time of year .
The Beekeeper ’s Bible : Bees , Honey , Recipes & Other Home Usesby Richard A. Jones and Sharon Sweeney - Lynch ( Stewart , Tabori & Chang , 2011 )
The Accessible Pet , Equine and Livestock Herbal : Choosing Abundant Wellness for Your Creaturesby Katherine A. Drovdahl ( Katherine A. Drovdahl , 2012 )
