Miss Vickie's Big Book of Pressure Cooker Recipes

"Eminently thorough and enlightening... Smith's cookbook is bound to please the beginner pressure cooker and aficionado alike." (Publishers Weekly, January 7, 2007)

Smith, founder of MissVickie.com, a highly trafficked Web site devoted to all things steam-pressured, compiles her expertise in a single tome, covering the history of pressure cookery from its inception in the 17th century to its resurgence today. Smith extols pressure cooking’s benefits, including fuel efficiency, faster cooking time, reduced fats, higher levels of nutrient retention and the ability to create lower-cost one-pot meals. Several pages are devoted to exact cooking times for specific vegetables, meats, fish, beans and even pasta shapes. Though there are a fair number of recipes featuring legumes, for example, this cookbook is mainly geared to a meat-eating audience. As might be expected, a good deal are stewlike creations, but Smith covers eclectic ground with dishes like Italian Seasoned Veal Tortellini Stew; Walnut Chicken Braised in Pomegranate Juice; and Mexican Posole (pork stew with green chile and hominy). Outside of the one-pot meals are ragus, pilafs and pulled meats for sandwich stuffing. Smith even rounds up some intriguing desserts like Sweet Dumpling Flan with Caramel Sauce and a basic bread pudding with six variations. Eminently thorough and enlightening, Smith’s cookbook is bound to please the beginner pressure cooker and aficionado alike. (Mar.) (Publishers Weekly, January 7, 2007)

Wendy's Wish List

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A Brief History of Everything

This account of men and women's place in a universe of sex and gender, self and society, spirit and soul is written in question-and-answer format, making it both readable and accessible. Wilber offers a series of original views on many topics of current controversy, including the gender wars, multiculturalism, modern liberation movements, and the conflict between various approaches to spirituality.

Review
Honors and incorporates more truth than any approach in history.

World's Best 00628 Cat Litter, Extra Strength, 34 Pounds

This has been highly recommended to me.

* Completely flushable, septic-safe, biodegradable litter that clumps and scoops easily
* Made from all-natural whole-kernel corn that traps and absorbs urine and odors
* Designed for households with multiple cats that need more powerful clumping and odor control
* Extra strength comes from natural plant-derived ingredient; contains no perfumes or chemicals that may be harmful to cats
* Recommended for both conventional and mechanical self-cleaning litter boxes

Loom Knitting Pattern Book: 38 Easy, No-Needle Designs for All Loom Knitters (No-Needle Knits

For all those who have struggled to knit with needles, loom knitting is an easy craft to master---in only a few hours even the novice knitter can create fabulous accessories, clothes, bags, afghans, and more. Loom knitting is a revolutionary way of knitting that uses a circular or rectangular loom, or a knitting board, consisting of a frame with pegs. Looms are fun and easy to use, even for those with no knitting experience.

In her follow-up to the successful LOOM KNITTING PRIMER, Isela offers over 32 projects ranging from simple to advanced, each with illustrations and crystal clear, easy-to-follow instructions. Learn how to make more original, beautiful, and practical items quickly and easily. An essential resource for both the novice loom-knitter and the experienced knitter hungry for new patterns.

Knifty Knitter Long Loom Set

* Includes 10, 14, 18 and 22 long looms
* Ideal for medium yarn

Provo Knifty Knitter Loom will give you a new experience in knitting. Making hats, scarves, totes, stockings, baby blankets, shawls, afghans, golf club covers and more, has never been more fun and easy to do. Just use any variety of textures and colors and you will be able to make wonderful gifts for family and friends. It's so much fun everyone from 9 to 99 will enjoy using the Knifty Knitter?. Includes a hook, plastick needle and easy to follow step-by-step instructions.

Bucilla Knit Loom -- Knit Without Needles

Bucilla Knit Loom -- Knit Without Needles -- No knowledge of knitting or crocheting required. Makes afghans, scarfs, hats, ponchos, and accessories--just pic-a-stitch!!! [Kids will love it--Directions on back]

Flexiloom - Mitten Loom Set

We are pleased to offer you a great deal on the NEW "In the Attic" flexible round mitten loom set. Our looms are made of a flexible material that is guaranteed not to break, splinter, chip or peel. The looms are a one piece mold so the pegs will never pop out.

This loom set is great for making knit mittens. You can also make: preemie hats, scarves, hot pads, socks, baby booties, and much more. The set comes complete with (1) 18 peg preemie loom (3 3/4" diameter), (1) 12 peg thumb loom (2" diameter), (1) steel pick tool with a comfort grip handel, and a instruction sheet for making mittens.

Knifty Knitter Long Loom With Hook & Bag

Kit includes rectangle loom, hook & pick tool and instructions, all packed in a carrying tote.

Novelty scarves are still in style, and with this rectangle loom anyone can be in fashion. Working on the same principle as the round knitting looms, this loom knits a single layer. Simply knit until your scarf is the desired length and finish off.