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Flora Collingwood-Norris has compiled a beautiful, easy to use collection of all the techniques you need to repair these common problems and many more.  Fully illustrated with color photographs and detailed instructions, the book is a favorite with those of us who prefer to mend rather than toss.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"North House Folk School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43660949717148,"sku":"4W4888-9820","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/6646\/2108\/files\/1723402912155J3V5X1B609UZV6Z1Y9HE_3e96c478-f64f-4919-a05c-4134e68b58de.jpg?v=1791402804"},{"product_id":"untamed-mushrooms-from-field-to-table-c6e97","title":"Untamed Mushrooms from Field to Table...","description":"\n                \u003cul style=\"list-style-type:none\"\u003e\n                    \n                    \n                    \n                    \n                    \n                    \n                \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003eStep into the fascinating world of \"\u003cem\u003eUntamed Mushrooms: from Field to Table\u003c\/em\u003e\" with renowned experts in Mycology, Photography, and Cuisine: Michael Karns, Dennis Becker, and Lisa Golden Schroeder! Michael is a beloved instructor here at North House Folk School and teaches several classes at North House Folk School every year, including courses in mushrooms and lichens as well as birding by ear.  This midwestern guide to mushrooms is divided into two distinct sections: one with lovely photos and descriptions of edible mushrooms found in the Midwest as well as narrative about the fungi themselves, and the second half filled with mouthwatering photos and recipes of how to use these wonderful mushrooms at home. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful book will open up your world to nature in a way that will increase your confidence and palette and will certainly expand your curiosity about the natural world around us. \u003cem\u003eUntamed Mushrooms\u003c\/em\u003e provides information about getting started looking for mushrooms along with tools and tips for fun and safe harvesting of local fungi. 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Nordic culture is renowned for its love of baking and baked goods: hot coffee is paired with cinnamon buns spiced with cardamom, and cold winter nights are made cozier with the warmth of the oven. Nilsson delves into all aspects of Nordic home baking - modern and traditional, sweet and savory - with recipes for everything from breads and pastries to cakes, cookies, and holiday treats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo other book on Nordic baking is as comprehensive and informative. Nilsson travelled extensively throughout the Nordic region - Denmark, the Faroe Islands, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden - collecting recipes and documenting the landscape. 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Over the years mittens have been her absolute favorite thing to knit partly because they are the perfect balance of functionality with room for a little whimsy. As she says, \"I also love that each pair feels personal- I try to imbue each of them with the idea, I made these to keep your hands warm.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKirsten first came to North House as an intern in 2018, after several years working and living abroad. She has backgrounds in professional baking, sustainable agriculture, and natural fiber production, though her favorite thing to teach is baking. 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