Holiday Gift Ideas…
With Thanksgiving only two weeks away, now is the perfect time to start thinking about gift ideas for Christmas. Whether it be a gift for your child’s teacher, your best friend, your parents, or an animal lover in your life, PGC has just the gift for you! From vases, figurines, beautiful granite tables, and personalized custom laser etchings, you are bound to find the perfect gift.
Ordering is as easy as clicking here or calling our customer service personnel for more detailed information. Don’t waste any time. Get your order placed now, and avoid the rush of last minute shopping! Enjoy your holiday season and cherish the memories that will be made.
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Angie
Posted in Business, Company on November 13th, 2008 by Angie | | 0 Comments
Granite Countertops—Great For Your Home Or Office!
While we’ve installed many granite countertops over the years, in homes, we also fabricate and install granite countertops for various offices spaces. Granite is a popular choice and great option for both the home, or an office because of its beauty, low maintenance, and durability.
Yesterday, while visiting Prime Advertising, I had the opportunity to see the granite countertops we recently installed for their newly remodeled office space. Since their reception area is a high traffic area, they wanted to go with both an attractive product, and one that was durable. Granite ended up to be the perfect choice for them.
We also recently donated and installed a granite countertop for the newly remodeled NARI office at International Market Square for the same reasons.
If you are looking for some granite countertops for your home, or office, we’d be glad to help you out with your needs. Please feel free to give us a call, or stop by and visit our showroom.
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Following are some pictures of the projects:
Prime Advertising Reception Area (St. Cecilia Classic Granite)
Prime Advertising Reception Area (St. Cecilia Classic Granite)
NARI Reception Area (Absolute Black Granite)
Posted in Granite on November 11th, 2008 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Recipe: Sour Cream Apple Pie
Here’s another seasonal recipe I wanted to share. It comes from the Silver Palate Cookbook by Julee Rosso & Sheila Lukins, which has many good recipes. This particular recipe, takes a little bit of prep time for the crust, but is well worth it, as it is delicious. I actually made it last weekend for some dinner guests. I saved myself a bit of time however, by using some store-bought crust and… it was still very tasty!
Crust:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
- 6 tablespoons cold shortening
- 4 to 6 tablespoons apple juice
Filling:
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 5 or 6 tart apples, peeled and sliced
Topping:
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
1. Prepare crust: Sift flour, sugar, salt, and cinnamon into a bowl. Cut in the butter and shortening with a fork until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Moisten with just enough apple juice, tossing ingredients lightly with a fork. Form dough into a ball. Wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
2. Cut off 1/3 of the dough and return it to the refrigerator. Roll out the other 2/3 between 2 sheets of wax paper. Line a greased 9-inch pie pan with the dough. Trim overhang and crimp decoratively. Preheat oven to 350°F.
3. Whisk all filling ingredients, except apples, in a bowl. Add apples, then spoon into the pastry-lined pie pan. Combine topping ingredients and sprinkle over filling.
4. Roll out the remaining dough between wax paper to form a circle 10 inches in diameter. Cut into strips 1/2-inch wide and arrange lattice-fashion over apples; trim ends of strips and crimp edges decoratively.
5. Bake pie in the center of the oven until the juices are bubbling and the apples are tender, about 55-60 minutes. (Cover loosely with foil if the crust browns too quickly.) Serve warm or cooled with whipped cream, or ice cream.
Enjoy!
Barb
Posted in Cooking in your kitchen on November 7th, 2008 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Beautify Your Bath With A Granite Countertop Vanity
If you are thinking of remodeling your bathroom, why not add lasting beauty, by selecting a granite vanity for your home? There are literally hundreds of colors to choose from, and we can custom make your vanity top to your specifications. Granite is both durable, easy to maintain, and adds that touch of elegance.
Please feel free to stop by our showroom to view our samples and stock. There are well over 200 selections here to choose from. Our customer service staff would be glad to help you and answer any questions that you may have in regards to sinks, edges, backsplash options, overhangs, fabricating, installing, etc.
Our hours are Monday – Wednesday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Thursdays 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, and Fridays 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please call for any other appointment needs.
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Following are some photos of granite vanities that I wanted to share:
Posted in Granite on November 6th, 2008 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Good Grief…Let’s Not Rush It!
Today I was pleasantly surprised when I went outside to walk my dog and felt the warm sunshine and temperature. Us Minnesotan’s revel in these warm Indian summer days, especially in November. The walk was a great way to start the day, and definitely put me in a good mood.
A little later, when I got to work and was preparing to start my work day, I was shocked when I turned on my radio to…Christmas music. I couldn’t believe it! The sun is shining brightly and the temperature is supposed to reach 72 degrees today. I don’t know about you, but the last thing I wanted to hear was Christmas music! Don’t get me wrong, I love the holidays, but why do we need to rush it?
I quickly changed the station and heard a more appropriate, “It’s a beautiful day,” playing. I smiled, and thought, “Now that’s better.” Unfortunately, a political ad came on next, to spoil it again.
Good Lord, why didn’t I bring my ipod?
Well enjoy the sunshine, Christmas music (if you like), and the last day of political ads,…well at least for awhile!
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Uncategorized on November 3rd, 2008 by Barb | | 0 Comments
