ATHLEISURE MAG #104 AUG ISSUE | BINGELY BOOKS

MORTAR & PESTLE: CLASSIC INDONESIAN RECIPES FOR THE MODERN KITCHEN

Weldon Owens

Patricia Tanumihardja

In Mortar & Pestle: Classic Indonesian Recipes for the Modern Kitchen is written by a mother/daughter duo and is filled with 80 family recipes that cover 3 decades. Many of these dishes comes from Patricia's childhood and we are definitely interested in making an array ofthe dishes that are in this cookbook. In addition to family photographs, there are also vibrant pictures of the dishes.

You will also learn a number of tips when it comes to preparing these dishes. You will also learn about ingredients and flavors that are indicative of Indonesian cuisine which includes spices as well as aromatics. As a country that has over 17,500 islands, it is one of the world's most diverse food cultures.

HOMEMADE-ISH: RECIPES & COOKING TIPS THAT KEEP IT REAL

Gibbs Smith

Lauren McDuffie

We always love having a cookbook that allows us to make great meals that can be used when we want to make quick and easy recipes. In Homemade-ish: Recipes & Cooking Tips That Keep it Real. You'll find over 100 recipes that allows you to make healthy homecooked meal whether you're eating solo or with friends and family.

We love the concept that when we're using this cookbook, we can create dishes that can be put together in a few minutes and still have the flavors and looks that allow it to be an Instagrammable moment.

While you're cooking with this book, you'll see how you can make a dish that also utilizes storebought items which makes for a great shortcut to save time and extra steps. You'll find dishes that are perfect for breakfasts, appetizers and snacks; soups, salads, pastas, grains, meatless mains, meats and fish; and desserts.

MINDFUL LIVING: A GUIDE TO THE EVERYDAY MAGIC OF FENG SHUI

CICO Books

Anjie Cho + Laura Morris

Over the past few years, we have talked about mindfulness which can cover a number of areas including how we eat, navigate our days, and more. But this concept can even be found in terms of our living spaces and the environments that we occupy. These areas are tackled in Mindful Living: A Guide to the Everyday Magic of Feng Shui. Regardless of where you live and how big or small the space is, this book will give you the tips that you need to change the energy in your home to increase your wellbeing throughout the facets of your life. You will learn how you can use geng shui in a modern way with this East meets West approach to optimizing your life.

You'll learn about choosing colors, plants that you can enjoy across seasons, and to find an appreciation for what you value when it comes to enjoying your home.