Big Boards for Families

Healthy, Wholesome Charcuterie Boards and Food Spread Recipes that Bring Everyone Around the Table

by Sandy Coughlin

Pub Date 02 Nov 2021 | Archive Date 14 Dec 2021

Quarto Publishing Group – Fair Winds, Fair Winds Press

I was simply wowed, wowed, wowed by the food displays in this book. They are so breathtaking - so colourful, so scrumptious-looking, truly works of art! My artist heart felt happy just looking at the pictures. This is taking table setting to the next level! I mean, I have seen such spreads in hotel buffets but I have just never ever imagined preparing food boards in a home setting. I texted my daughters and told them we have to do something like this next party!

Ideas for a big board abound, with things you can buy from the store and things you can cook at home. Recipes are given. I have wondered how some of the food such as crackers would fare in such preparations especially since I live in a humid country where humidity makes things wilt pretty fast. However, boards are about creativity and there's no rule against putting in an airtight container among the cheeses, I suppose.

Gorgeous book and great reference for keeping the ideas flowing.

Can't help but give this a full 5 stars!

 

Dessert Boards

50 Beautifully Sweet Platters and Boards for Family, Friends, Holidays, and Any Occasion

by Kellie Hemmerly

Pub Date 02 Nov 2021 by Harvard Common Press

The dessert boards in this book are so beautiful and colourful, they are practically works of art! My artist heart felt so happy just looking at them. My metabolic issues also had me looking at the pictures to see what alternatives for low-carb desserts I could come up with. Lots of ideas here for those who have no such issues. 
The food can be store-bought or made at home if you choose, as recipes are provided. Definitely a book to have on-hand for a party where you can  wow your guests.

4 stars

 

It Can't Be True! Human Body!

1,000 Amazing Facts About You

by DK

Pub Date 26 Aug 2021 by DK

Amazing facts about the human body written in concise sentences and accompanied by lots and lots of colorful diagrams, illustrations, infographics and some stunning electron microscope images. 

Children and adults alike will enjoy this book. In fact, it would make a wonderful book for a parent to go through together with a young child. Really a marvellous addition for a home library.

I would have appreciated some info about the writers’ credentials or a bibliography of resources though. But still a most impressive publication.

5 stars! Love it!

 

The Wonder of Creation

100 More Devotions About God and Science

by Louie Giglio

Pub date 16 Nov 2021 by Thomas Nelson

What a wonderful idea to have a devotional about science, nature and God! The natural world around us points to the goodness and love of the Creator.

I am tempted to get this book for myself.  Fascinating facts to read about everyday while getting to know God more!

This would make a great, great gift for a young one, especially those who love science.

A full 5 stars!

 

Perfect Ending

Why Your Eternal Future Matters Today

by Robert Jeffress

If you want an easy-to-read-and-understand book on the end times that is also biblically based, this is a great one! Robert Jeffress is an excellent and trusted writer, and it is no mean feat to write on this subject and yet make it highly readable.

I plan on buying a copy for the church library (hope I can find one to buy.) Well, this is one book that will be never be out of date unless you're reading this after the rapture or beyond! Ha!

5 stars

Drawing Lessons for Beginners: Cute Animals

Learn to draw animals! Start with basic shapes, then make them cute!

by Ai Akikusa

Pub Date 30 Nov 2021 published by Quarry Books

I’m drawn (pun not intended!)  to step by step drawing books, especially if they involve cute animals! This book really does feature nothing but cuteness overload. I tried following some of them and they didn’t turn out too bad though I am somewhat rusty. Practice like everything else can only result in at least better.. Each animal is completed in mostly 7 to 8 steps and a completed drawing in colour is useful as a guide too.

Nice book. Great to give as a gift bundled with some art supplies. Good too to work through together with a child who likes art. A good addition to a reference collection for someone who likes to decorate their journals.

4 stars.