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The Artistry of Flowers encourages everyone to live with flowers and to appreciate their beauty as we appreciate art.

Celebrated floral designer Gabriela Salazar teaches us how to look at flowers and understand their characteristics from an artist’s perspective. By exploring different shapes, colors, and textures, she shows us how to understand flowers and their living, transitory nature.

Drawing on her painting background, Salazar looks at floral arrangements as compositions. She highlights which types of blooms are best for different designs and shares building blocks for floral designs ranging from simple and sculptural to complex and colorful, including arrangements for any mood and different decor. Salazar inspires us to explore our creativity, empowering us to design our own arrangements.

Author - Short: Salazar, María Gabriela Pages (actual): 224 Illustrations (TI Sheet): 200 Color Illustrations

Immerse yourself in the culinary world of Sarah and Sarah, co-owners of one of our favorite Los Angeles restaurants - Kismet. This isn't just a collection of recipes, but a journey into the art of cooking, offering a unique exploration of flavors and techniques. 

Immerse yourself in stories and pictures of these useful plants, from herb gardens to remote wildernesses.

Herbs have been used by humans throughout history—for cooking, medicine, rituals, and more. They are also a huge part of the modern world, from gardening, food, and cosmetics to medicines fighting diseases such as malaria. With vibrant illustrations and expert knowledge, The Herb Book takes a close-up look at a wide range of herbs from around the world, showcasing their botanical characteristics; medicinal, cosmetic, and culinary properties and uses; and cultural impact on the lives of humans.

 Featuring key scientific facts along with historical and mythological stories, this book provides a rich blend of information on these extraordinary plants and their role in our world.

James Beard Award-winning chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi share the secrets of their beloved restaurant, which has become synonymous with New York City’s Greenwich Village. Since 2014, Via Carota has been a destination for food lovers, celebrities, and well-informed travelers because of its impeccable Italian fare. 

 Emphasizing vegetables and seasonal cooking, the dishes that come out of Williams and Sodi’s kitchen are astonishing in their simplicity yet dazzling in their elegance. Now, with this beautiful, deeply personal cookbook, they share the keys to cooking Via Carota’s traditional (but not too traditional) cuisine at home.

Here are more than 140 recipes, including:  

• Lasagna Cacio e Pepe   • Roasted Carrots with Spiced Yogurt and Pistachios   • Tuscan Onion Soup   • Potato Gnocchi   • Sweet Ricotta Cake   • and more!