Crust:
3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup butter melted
2/3 cup sugar

Directions:
Melt butter in saucepan then mix crumbs and sugar. Press into a 9″ x 13″ cake pan. (Leisa’s grandma always uses a glass cake pan)

Filling:
2 – 8 oz packages of cream cheese softened
2 – 14 oz cans of Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk. (Not evaporated milk)
2/3 cup ReaLemon juice from concentrate
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 can cherry pie filling
1 can blueberry pie filling

Directions:
In large mixing bowl, beat cheese until fluffy.
Beat in Eagle Brand milk until smooth.
Stir in ReaLemon and vanilla.
Pour into crust.
Chill 3 hours or until set.
Top 1/2 of cake pan filling with cherry, the other half with blueberry.
Refrigerate.

Have a SAFE and FUN 4th of July!

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Leisa & Angie

The industry’s 4 most popular granite countertop colors of all time, are now available for $50/SF!

Hurry this is a limited time offer and will only be available while supply lasts.

The 4 colors include the following:

Labrador Green

Opalescence

St. Cecilia Classic

Tropic Brown

Make sure you don’t miss out on this special offer. Please contact our Customer Service department for more information.

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Barb

A popular warm toned color is yellow. Many people are drawn to the color yellow because it is bright and cheery, and often denotes happiness and joy. In decorating, the color yellow can make a room feel cozy, and when used on walls, can actually make the walls feel closer. Yellow is also popular because it reminds us of nature, flowers, and sunshine.

If you are looking for a yellow granite, we’d be happy to help you make your selection. There are many yellow colors to choose from. You may want to make to look at samples, or slabs with the word “giallo,” in the name, as it is the Italian word for yellow.

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Barb

Speaking of yellow, here’s a couple of photos I wanted to share of a beautiful yellow field near our cabin close to Alexandria, MN:

Strawberry Spinach Salad

1 lemon (squeeze for juice)
2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. poppy seeds
1/4 cup sliced almonds
8 oz. strawberries (1-1/2 cups sliced)
1/2 medium cucumber (sliced)
1/4 small red onion
1 Pkg. (6 oz. baby  spinach)

Combine the lemon juice, white wine vinegar, sugar, oil and poppy seeds in a bowl and stir. Set aside the dressing. Mix the spinach, cucumber, strawberries, and onion in a bowl. Before serving, add the dressing, and almonds.

Enjoy!

Barb

If any of you have visited our showroom, you may have had the pleasure of meeting one of our four legged “mascots”…Ozzy and Sammy, both black labs, and Zues, a chocolate lab. They can sometimes be seen roaming the grounds and helping take garbage out to the dumpster. It is truly amazing how much pets can become part of a family, even the PGC family. Leisa even keeps a box of dog treats at her desk for any potential visitors.

I own a puggle (pug & beagle mix), her name is Sage, and to be honest with you, I have no idea what I would do without her (even though she can be a stinker sometimes)! The first time I left her at the PetHotel when I went on vacation, I cried for hours…I know, I know, she is “just” a dog, right?

Sage when she was a puppy

My favorite picture of Sage EVER!!

I recently became engaged and I jokingly suggested to Aaron, my fiance, that Sage should take part in the wedding, after all she is part of the family, or I thought it jokingly until yesterday. As I was paging through the USA Today at lunch, I came across an article in the Life section titled, “Puppy love: More pets partake in even formal weddings”. Needless to say, I about fainted, and got a good laugh out of the irony! I immediately emailed Aaron the article…his response, “no puggle at the wedding”. So, I guess that is the end of that!

I guess my whole point here is that you should not be surprised to see a four legged friend in some of the most unusal places, including granite countertop showrooms and weddings.

A more mature Sage...don't you think she could be in a wedding?

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Angie

After months and months of bad news, todays headline on the front page of USA Today reads, “Despite Everything…More Americans See Sunny Skies Ahead.” It has sure has been a long time coming, but thank God, the media is finally opting to promote some good news about the economy.

According to the article, “Over the past two months, expectations for the future have brightened significantly amid rising optimism about a stock market rebound and economic turnaround. Also—Now 36% of those surveyed in the Gallup-Healthways well-being poll say the economy is getting better. That’s not exactly head-over-heels exuberance, but it is double the number who felt that way at the beginning of the year and a notable spike in the nation’s frame of mind.”

Here at PGC, we’ve also noticed a change in attitude with some consumers. Numbers are slowly beginning to climb, and we are quite optimistic about the future.

Let’s all keep a positive attitude, as we look ahead for more sunny skies, and let’s hope the media does as well!

Thanks for reading!

Barb

Salsa Dip With Chiles And Cheese

8 oz cream cheese
14 oz can green chiles
1 cup salsa
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Blend cream cheese with chiles; mix in the salsa and cheddar cheese. Chill 1 hour before serving.

Serve with crackers, or chips, etc.

Enjoy!

Barb

The Spring 2009 episode features information on the protocols for testing granite slabs for radiation, developed after last years scare and hoax. It also has the latest information on the new Home Approved stone check off program, a national stone safety testing program, information on the in-home program developed for home owners, as well as information on how MIA members are weathering the economic storm.

The program contains some valueable information, so hope you will take some time to check it out.

Thanks for reading!

Barb

Some customers are drawn to granite colors with mica in them because when direct light shines on the stone, often times the mica will appear to change, such as from blue to green. This can be seen in colors such as Black Polar Russian, Labrador Antique, Emerald Pearl, Mermaid Green, etc. Other granites with mica deposits have a silver, or gold sparkle to them. This can be seen in colors such as Black Galaxy, Silver & Gold, Cosmos, Silver Galaxy, etc.  According to Wikipedia, “The word “mica” is thought to be derived from the Latin word micare, meaning “to glitter”, in reference to the brilliant appearance of this mineral (especially when in small scales).”

Following are a few photos of granite with mica that I wanted to share:

Black Polar Russian/Volga Blue

Cosmos

Minataurus

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Barb

With hundreds of remnants in our inventory, you will get a great price and a huge color selection to choose from. Below you will see some examples of how small remnants of natural stone can add the finishing touch to any project.

Shower/bathroom seat

Front entry bench

Pub bar

Notched pub bar for pool sticks

Marble shower curb

Office reception top