BlueStar Chef Ryan Scott Wows the Audience Ryan really knows how to attract a crowd at the Architecture Digest Home Show 2015 in New York. Was it the Spring Pea Hummus or was it the Sea Salt Crusted Bread? Try Ryan’s recipes below, courtesy of BlueStar Ranges, and decide if it’s the hummus or the […]
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Don’t lose out on up to $2500 Savings on Wolf and Subzero What a shame it would be for you to wait until April 1st to purchase your Sub Zero and Wolf appliances. If you rush in to KAR before April 1, 2015 you could be getting up to $2500 in rebates on Sub Zero […]
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I’ve been searching online for good ideas to remodel a small kitchen on a budget. Not necessarily a full redo, but just a few things that might help perk up the room. Below are three of my favorite tips, and one that I really don’t like much at all. 3 Great Tips Paint can solve […]
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When your oven is brand new, that beautiful glass door is a window into the delicious meals and dishes you’re preparing. Unfortunately, over time grime can become trapped between the layers of glass and it can start to give your oven a grubby look. Fortunately, you don’t need to be a cleaning professional to restore […]
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Small homes and condos can find more room in the kitchen with space-saving appliances. Fortunately, the field of smaller appliances has expanded greatly with appliance brands from Europe entering the field. Full size appliances in Europe are made to fit 60mm (24″) cabinet widths rather than the 30″ dimensions for most U.S. brands. In addition, […]
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As an appliance owner, it’s your responsibility to take care of your gas stove. The cool thing is that there are plenty of things you can do to keep your appliances in top shape. Here are some of these things as given by appliance repair professionals: Wipe down as soon as spills happen When you […]
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I’m new to my house and I’m happy that some citrus trees came with it. Here is a photo of my lemon tree – dripping with lemons. We picked them all, kept a few and gave away the rest. Next year we’ll have lots more, and we’ll get some better uses for them. Here are […]
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It seems hard to imagine a kitchen these days without either a peninsula or island of some type. With today’s open kitchen designs, the extra workspace comes in very handy. Here are a few kitchen island ideas for kitchens of various sizes and shapes. 1. Wheel-In Kitchen Island Belmont White Kitchen Island This roll about […]
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Our friends from Jenn-Air were nice enough to share these Spring Cocktail Party drink recipes from Saveur Magazine. Each recipe is for one drink so just multiply out to prepare a pitcher for your party. For the Rhubarb Fizz, just double the batch of simple syrup as a base for each drink and add champagne […]
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Andrew Scrivani for The New York Times Some food pictures are just too good not to share. And when the recipe is from none other than Craig Clairborne, you’re going to want to try it. Now, I know that this might be more appropriate for a cold winter night, but if you’re in the mood […]
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Mark Twain is usually credited with saying, “Everybody talks about the weather, but nobody does anything about it.” Today, we might say the same thing about the drought. There’s lots of talk about saving water, but as individuals we could be doing a lot more. Here is some data from the EPA about our water […]
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Is one of your appliances throwing an error code, but you aren’t sure exactly what it means? Appliance error codes hold the keys to making the repair or modification necessary to get the appliance working again. The problem for many homeowners is that they need to figure out where to turn to learn more about […]
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We’ve previously written about ways to save water in your home during this drought. Click on the link below: Saving Water In Your Home Now, we’d like to specifically call your attention to saving water with your dishwasher. Here are three simple ways to save water when washing dishes. 1. Use your dishwasher. Research has […]
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Photos by Ever and Anon Photography Here’s a before and after kitchen that caught my eye. It was recently featured in Country Living Magazine. The home owner, Kaylor Little has a furniture repair/refinishing business Fisherman’s Wife Furniture, and manufactures some pieces herself. Ms. Little conceived this new kitchen and did much of the work herself. […]
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I just love grilling pork chops, but frankly I’m getting tired of using my tried and true grocery store Montreal Grill Seasoning. After a while everything tastes the same. So, I was delighted when I came across this Pork Chop Rub from our friends at True Refrigeration. They seem to be very dialed in with […]
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