{"product_id":"the-kaufmann-mercantile-guide","title":"The Kaufmann Mercantile Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eAn information-packed visual field guide to what we ought to know how to do, and what we'd like to learn how to do, from the legendary craftsmanship-focused Kaufmann Mercantile brand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the founders of Kaufmann Mercantile, a bespoke curator of well-designed goods, comes this no-nonsense guidebook to living well. Building from a philosophy of slow living with a focus on functionality and quality, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Kaufmann Mercantile Guide\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an accessible reference book for the utilitarian in all of us. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThis comprehensive field guide to life shares Kaufmann Mercantile’s collective expertise on 48 helpful life skills that range from essential know-how—from frying an egg to tying a tie to brewing coffee perfectly—to aspirational expertise—like splitting wood, building a fire, or shucking an oyster.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eOrganized into five instructional sections, each prefaced by an expert, this handsome coffee table book includes original artwork that visually walks you through each “how-to” step. Browse these sumptuous pages to explore such topics as:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKitchen: How to care for cast-iron pans, preserve fresh herbs, and saber a Champagne bottle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutdoors: How to master basic knots, fix a flat bike tire, and forage for wild edibles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHome: How to make natural cleaning products, stock a toolbox, and frame and hang art\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGardening: How to grow a tomato, save a seed, and build a birdfeeder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrooming: How to sew a button and mend a hem, fold a pocket square, and organize a closet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSupplemental sidebars feature the best tool for the job, whether it's top-quality rawhide-and-ash snowshoes, a dibber for planting, or flammable smoking bags for making authentic BBQ.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmusing, instructive, and endlessly entertaining, this is a well-considered collection of how-to’s, perfect for anyone who wants to live a slow and thoughtful life or a gift for men or women who aspire to do so.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chronicle Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52458711777569,"sku":null,"price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/2312\/files\/1_f42a25d9-c2b7-4933-840a-c8bfaed82179.jpg?v=1773875401","url":"https:\/\/www.woodbowl.com\/products\/the-kaufmann-mercantile-guide","provider":"Great Alaskan Bowl Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}