The Natural Colors Cookbook

Author: Maggie Pate
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN: 1624145884
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 355

Book Description
The Essential Manual for Creating Custom Natural Dyes at Home Discover the wonder of nature’s living colors and transform everyday items with The Natural Colors Cookbook, your guide to creating a spectrum of organic dyes using seasonal produce and leftover food. Now you can bring the timeless form of plant-based dyes to the comfort and familiarity of your own kitchen with the expertise of Maggie Pate, owner and designer of the naturally-dyed clothing label Nåde. Watch in awe as a few hours on the stove extracts a delicate blush tone from a handful of avocado pits, water-soaked black beans release an ashy blue hue and fennel feathers morph into an icy mint. Instead of tossing vegetable trimmings, transform red onion skins into an unexpected olive green, minimizing waste and avoiding harsh chemical dyes. From selecting among types of natural fibers to mordant and scouring baths, this introduction to hand dyeing covers everything beginners need to know to create a colorful custom palette of textiles. The Natural Colors Cookbook includes simple DIY projects for using your unique dyes, safety tips and precautions, advice for altering hues and instructions for collecting and cataloging colors. It’s an accessible and comprehensive resource every aspiring fiber artist needs.

Eating in Color

Author: Frances Largeman-Roth
Publisher: ABRAMS
ISBN: 1613125437
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 494

Book Description
A fun, accessible way to add a colorful array of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains to your diet—with more than 90 recipes and photos. Registered dietician and bestselling cookbook author Frances Largeman-Roth shows home cooks how to use the color spectrum to bring more vividly-hued food to the table. From deep green kale to vermilion beets, Eating in Color showcases vibrant, delicious foods that have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, some cancers, diabetes, and obesity. Avocados, tomatoes, farro, blueberries, and more shine in stunning photographs of 90 color-coded, family-friendly recipes, ranging from Caramelized Red Onion and Fig Pizza to Cran-Apple Tarte Tatin. Clear preparation instructions and nutritional information make this an essential resource for eating well while eating healthy. “Enjoying a rainbow of produce is one of the top things you can do to boost your wellbeing. Eating In Color offers all the inspiration and tools you need to do just that―absolutely deliciously.” —Ellie Krieger, RD, Food Network host and author of Weeknight Wonders

The Modern Natural Dyer

Author: Kristine Vejar
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1613129866
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 407

Book Description
“Kristine’s book breaks down natural dyeing from both a scientific and creative perspective, making the process feel as approachable as it is beautiful.” —Design*Sponge Thousands of natural materials can produce glorious color—the insect cochineal produces pink, maroon, and purple, and more than 500 species of plants produce indigo blue. In The Modern Natural Dyer expert Kristine Vejar shares the most user-friendly techniques for dyeing yarn, fabric, and finished goods at home with foraged and garden-raised dyestuffs as well as with convenient natural dye extracts. Demystifying the “magic,” Vejar explains in explicit, easy-to-follow detail how to produce consistent, long-lasting color. With stunning photography of the dyes themselves, the dyeing process, and twenty projects for home and wardrobe (some to knit, some to sew, and some just a matter of submerging a finished piece in a prepared bath), The Modern Natural Dyer is a complete resource for aspiring and experienced dye artisans. “A terrific primer for anyone new to the technique. Kristine walks you through the ins and outs of the process, from defining what scouring and mordanting mean to helping you learn how best to achieve desired colors.” —DIY Network “Vejar’s lovely book is very sophisticated and detailed.” —Library Journal (starred review) “Absolutely stunning . . . The projects range from dyeing pre-made items like a slip, silk scarf or tote bag to dyeing yarn to knit a hat, shawl or cardigan . . . exceeded all my high expectations.” —Make Something

The Designer's Cookbook

Author: Tatjana Reimann
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 379134899X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This unique and beautifully produced cookbook presents an innovative take on menu design for the home cook as well as the practiced gourmet. Looking for something new to try in the kitchen? How about a delicious dinner in which each course—from appetizer to dessert—is the same color? It may sound impossible, but as this cookbook proves, color-coded cooking is not only possible but also delectable. Divided into twelve color-based chapters, the recipes range from saffron lemon ravioli to melon soup to blueberry tartlets, all arranged in four-course meals of two starters, one main course, one dessert and three drinks. These carefully tested recipes use only natural ingredients and no artificial colors and are as easy to prepare as they are to behold on the table. Brilliant photographs of the complete menu as well as individual ingredients will appeal to aesthetic and eclectic cooks—and the results are sure to create memorable meals that lead to further experimentation in the kitchen.

Vibrant Food

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 1607745410
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
"The vivid colors of fresh produce inspire this artistic collection of whole foods recipes from the creator of the acclaimed blog The Year in Food. Photographer and food blogger Kimberley Hasselbrink looks at ingredients differently, regarding them in terms of what colors inspire her: the shocking fluorescent pink of a chard stem, the deep reds and purples of baby kale leaves, the bright shades of green that emerge in the spring, and even the calm yellows and whites of so many winter vegetables. Thinking about produce in terms of color has reinvigorated Hasselbrink's relationship with food, and in this collection of recipes, she employs color, flavor, and texture to build gorgeous yet unfussy dishes. From Curried Okra in summer to Jeweled Citrus Bars in winter to Pasta with Nettle Pesto and Blistered Snap Peas in spring, this beautiful celebration of the colors, flavors, and moods of each season create a delicious picture of healthy eating"--

Natural Color

Author: Sasha Duerr
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
ISBN: 1607749378
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
A beautiful book of seasonal projects for using the brilliant spectrum of colors derived from plants to naturally dye your clothing and home textiles. Organized by season, Natural Color is a beautifully photographed guide to the full range of plant dyes available, drawn from commonly found fruits, flowers, trees, and herbs, with accompanying projects. Using sustainable methods and artisinal techniques, designer, artist, and professor Sasha Duerr details achievable ways to apply these limitless color possibilities to your home and wardrobe. Whether you are new to dyeing or more practiced, Duerr's clear and simple ingredients lists, step-by-step instructions, and detailed breakouts on techniques such as shibori, dip-dye, and block printing will ensure beautiful results. With recipes to dye everything from dresses and sweaters to rugs and napkins, Natural Color will inspire fashion enthusiasts, home decorators, textile lovers, and everyone else who wants to bring more color into their life.

Rainbow Food

Author: Linda Louis
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780228102243
Category : Cookbooks
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"It's been known for some time that colorful foods and spices help to boost nutrition and promote good health. But how do we do this without crunching our way through yet another boring salad of peppers and carrots? Rainbow Food has the answer: 50 easy and delicious recipes for all tastes using standard grocery foods. The only change to make will be fewer potatoes in the grocery bag and more vibrant fresh fruits and vegetables."--

Natural Vegan Kitchen

Author: Christine Waltermyer
Publisher: Book Publishing Company
ISBN: 1570679797
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 327

Book Description
Christine Waltermyer, founder and director of the Natural Kitchen Cooking School, shows why nothing can equal the flavors of fresh, seasonal, local and organic ingredients to make a meal that's luscious and satisfying. And one that delivers more nutritional bang for your buck with more vitamins and minerals and no chemical residues. This style of cooking empowers readers with the skills and knowledge to create radiant health. And with chapters such as Noodlemania, Casserole City, and Great Bowls of Fire, Ballads for Salads, Radiant Grains, and DonÂ’t Peek, IÂ’m Dressing, fun is back in the kitchen. Meals are designed drawing from a rainbow of colors that represent the entire plant kingdom. Readers also learn about which whole foods are natural beauty aids that promote shiny hair, clear skin, strong nails, and boost your metabolism.

The Natural Colors Cookbook

Author: Maggie Pate
Publisher:
ISBN: 1624145876
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
"Discover the wonder of nature's living colors and transform everyday items with The Natural Colors Cookbook, your guide to creating a spectrum of organic dyes using seasonal produce and leftover food."--Page 4 of cover.

The Wild Dyer

Author: Abigail Booth
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1616898739
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
Fabrics colored with natural dyes have a beauty and subtlety all of their own. Onion and avocado skins, chamomile and birch bark, and nettles and acorns can produce lovely, ethereal colors and effects. The Wild Dyer demystifies this ecoconscious art, focusing on foraging and growing dying materials; repurposing kitchen trimmings; making and using long-lasting dyes; and creating stitched projects. Workspace setup, equipment, and fabric choices and care are all discussed. Beautiful photographs and easy-to-follow instructions illustrate how to make fifteen exquisite household items, from a drawstring bag to a gardener's smock and a reversible patchwork blanket. The Wild Dyer is a complete guide for both beginners and experienced artists seeking to expand their knowledge of this increasingly popular craft.