Granite Countertops—Spotlight On Edges!
While many customers come out to our showroom prepared to make their color selections for their granite countertops, they may not realize there are other selections to be made as well. Once a customer has selected a color, the next step in the process is to make an edge selection. There are a variety of edges to choose from including eased, bullnose, half bullnose, bevel, ogee, plus an array of custom edges. While some edges are more decorative, or give a different look and feel, at PGC, our eased edge is by far the most popular among our customers (at least 90 percent of the countertops we fabricate). It offers a simple, clean look and is included in our standard pricing structure. While some fabricators may offer a “so-called” Free full bullnose edge option, it actually gives the countertop a thinner thickness appearance, which is not always desired.
According to “Here’s an edge that can make a difference,” an article found in the Fall 2008 issue of Stone Dimensions magazine, “With today’s high-tech edge profiling machines, there are viturally unlimited types of standard and custom edge designs available for the consumer, but surprisingly, only a handful of edge profiles are selected. Simplicity seems to be the norm.”
No matter what edge profile you select, it is important to choose the edge option that is right for you!
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Granite on September 15th, 2008 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Recipe: Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread
Here’a fall favorite of mine that I thought I’d share. It is easy to make and delicious.
Whole Wheat Zucchini Bread
2 cups flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. each allspice and nutmeg
1 cup sugar
1 cup walnuts, or other nuts
3 eggs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. grated lemon rind
2 medium zucchini (unpeeled), coarsely shredded (about 2 cups lightly packed)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, stir together flours, baking soda, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, and sugar. Mix in nuts.
In medium bowl, beat eggs to blend yolks and whites, then beat in brown sugar, oil, vanilla, and lemon rind. Mix zucchini into egg mixture, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Divide batter evenly into two greased, lightly foured 4-1/2 x 8-1/2 inch loaf pans. Bake until loaves are well browned and a wooden skewer inserted in center comes out clean (50 minutes to 1 hour). Let cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire racks to cool competely. Makes 2 loaves.
Enjoy!
Barb
Posted in Cooking in your kitchen on September 12th, 2008 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Granite Countertops—Spotlight on Sinks!
There are hundreds of color options to choose from when it comes to making a selection for your granite countertops. What many customers don’t realize however, is there are also many options available when it comes to selecting a sink. Many manufacturer’s have a variety of styles and models to choose from. Whether you like a kitchen sink with a large bowl on the right, versus on the left, 2 bowls the same size, or a farm style sink, the choices are plenty. There are also a variety of material options available including stainless steel, porcelain, cast iron, and granite…to name a few.
Whatever your sink needs may be for your building, or remodeling project, PGC would be happy to answer your questions and assist you. Please feel free to stop by our showroom for both your granite countertop and sink needs.
Thanks for reading,
Barb
Following are a few sink applications that I wanted to share:
Posted in Granite on September 10th, 2008 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Amazing…isn’t it?
As I sat down to write my blog today I had a few different ideas come to mind. However, 
one kept reoccuring the longer I thought about it. I have been fortunate in my lifetime to have known 5 of my great grandparents. And even more fortunately, to this day, I am still very blessed to have 2 great grandparents in my life. This past week, on August 27th, my great grandpa Sherburne, turned 103. And coming up on September 7th my great grandma Edna, is turning 96 years young.
When I think about all of the events and moments they have experienced in their lives, it is truly amazing and mind boggling. Just think of it…the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the Civil Right Movement, the Assassination of JFK, the invention of the computer, the explosion of the Challenger, Columbine, the first Republican female Vice Presidential candidate, and the first African American Presidential candidate, of course I could go on and on, but it is truly AMAZING!
With all of their life experiences, I have gained great wisdom and hope from their stories of struggle and success. I am thankful each day that they have enriched and helped mold my life, and the lives of others around them.
Happy Birthday Grandpa & Grandma!!
Feel free to share…
Angie
Posted in Uncategorized on September 5th, 2008 by Angie | | 0 Comments
Recognizing 5 Years Of Dedication And Loyalty!
We’d like to take this opportunity to congratulate two of our team members, Jon “Pipe” Pipenhagen, (saw operator/fabricator), and Cheryl Bodin, (Customer Service Representative), on 5 years of dedication and loyalty to PGC. Both team members have been an important part of the PGC team, and play important roles for our customers.
Yesterday, the entire PGC team celebrated their accomplishments with some festivities and cake. The day was extra special for Pipe, as he also celebrated his 50th birthday! Congratulations!
Following are some photos from the event I wanted to share:
Posted in Company on September 4th, 2008 by Barb | | 0 Comments
