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Top Six Baking Cookbooks to Buy This Summer

The Baking Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum This cookbook lives up to its bold title. In 1998, The Washington Post admiringly referred to author Rose Levy Beranbaum as the “Diva of Dough.” She’s continued this legacy since. The award-winning author of The Pie and Pastry Bible (the fruit of 10 years of labor) released The Baking Bible in 2014. This general cookbook covers a wide range of meticulously crafted baking recipes from ice cream cookies to sweetbreads. If you’re a detail-oriented baker and believe that every teaspoon counts, this cookbook is for you. The Bread Baker’s Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread by Peter Reinhart If you’re…

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Top 3 Fabric Trends of 2020– And How They Reflect Lake Living

Textured Looks Consistent with the styles described in our previous post on 2020 outdoor furniture trends, textured looks are fashionable for fabrics this year. Materials with intriguing, tactile patterns evoke a sense of comfort as well as style. Jordan Murphy, public relations manager at Perennials, explains, “Textured fabrics such as outdoor cushions bring a few indoor comforts out. No longer are outdoor fabrics relegated to only canvas and linens.” Perennials’ newest collection, In the Mix, features elements of this texture play. Inspired by the Japanese wabi-sabi style of finding beauty in imperfections, it highlights detailed patterns and a sense of movement.  Nature-Inspired This…

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Bringing the Indoors Out: How to Set your Lakeside Dining Scene this Fall

It’s no secret that Fall is here. The trees surrounding the lake are now covered in golden brown leaves, and you’re finally feeling that crisp Autumn air. With the onset of colder weather, you may be tempted to bring your lake house guests inside. However, just because summer is over doesn’t mean it’s time to stop hosting outdoor dinner parties. In fact, the Autumn atmosphere invites several ideas for a perfect al-fresco dining scene. Whether it’s displaying pumpkins as centerpieces on your dining table or lighting the match on your outdoor fire pit, there are plenty of ways to set…

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The Lake Home Essentials Checklist

Preparing to stay for a while at your lake home can be hectic, and the last thing you want is to forget the toilet paper or toothpaste. While it’s easy to let the little things slip your mind, going without some lake home essentials can make for a miserable experience. Having a good, solid list of the things you’ll need makes the process run so much smoother, and the headaches a lot less frequent. So here’s a checklist of the most important lake home essentials to help you stay organized. Kitchen There’s no better pair than the lake and good food. …