Recipe: Tomato & Feta Salad
Here’s a tasty recipe I got from my sister in-law, which she served at a family gathering the other year. It is easy to make and very tasty.
Tomato and Feta Salad
6 to 8 ripe tomatoes, sliced
12 oz of Kraft crumbled feta cheese
Extra virgin olive oil
Balsamic Vinegar
Green stripe tomato, sliced
Place sliced tomatoes on a plate, add the crumbled feta cheese throughout, add the green stripe tomato for color, put about ¼ cup of olive oil on, then add the 1/3 cup of balsamic vinegar. Do not stir/toss nor put salt or pepper on it.
Note: The older the balsamic vinegar the better.
Enjoy!
Barb
Posted in Cooking in your kitchen on April 13th, 2012 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Granite Countertops—Check Out Our New Spring Colors
I don’t know about you, but I have spring fever and am waiting for that warmer weather. I know others are too, and have begun planning those spring projects. If your spring projects include doing some remodeling, keep in mind that we have plenty of selections for your countertop needs. In fact, we just got in a few new colors for spring.
Let’s take a look…
Bianco Antico Granite
I know that color sales often go in streaks, and Bianco Antico has been a popular one. If you are looking for tones of white, grey, taupe, and silver, you may want to take a look at this one.
Colonial Gold Granite
Colonial Cream is another good option, when it comes to neutral tones. Warm tones of cream, beige and gold can be found throughout these slabs.
Madura Gold Granite
Madura Gold is another color that is fairly neutral. It contains warm gold tones, with a gentle flowing pattern.
If you are interested in one of these colors, or maybe some other color options, make sure you stop by our showroom to take a look at our selections.
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Granite on April 12th, 2012 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Stone Sculptures…
When people think of granite and marble these days, they may think of countertops, memorials, or buildings. Stone sculptures, however, have been popular throughout the ages. Ancient Greeks were fascinated with marble and created both exquisite buildings and sculptures that included intricate carvings. Romans loved to work with granite and marble and used the stone to construct beautiful buildings and sculptures. While sculptures have been popular throughout history, today’s technology has definitely advanced the one time lengthy processes.
In this blog, I wanted to share a few photos of some stone sculptures I’ve seen on various trips and vacations. Let’s take a look…
Art Museum in Mauii, HI
Art Museum in Mauii, HI
Art Museum in Mauii, HI
Head of Christ (originally from Cathedral in Charles France) located in Catholic Church in Sedona, AZ
Mount Rushmore (Black Hills, South Dakota)
If you are interested in learning about other sculptures world-wide, check out the Most Famous List of Statues Worldwide.
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Stone Sculptures on April 11th, 2012 by Barb | | 0 Comments
Learning Links—Household Ideas
People are always looking for ideas and unique ways to decorate their homes. Often times in our showroom, we get asked a lot of questions about kitchen ideas, so I thought I would share a few links that I found. Maybe you will find one that is useful.
Household Ideas:
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Learning Links on April 10th, 2012 by Barb | | 2 Comments
Made To Order…
It sometimes surprises when I hear customers ask, “What is the difference between a fabricator and supplier?” While both suppliers and fabricators typically carry stone slabs, suppliers generally stock slabs for viewing for the general public only, and normally carry larger selections. Customers can make their selections at a supplier, but purchases typically are made through a fabricator, who then custom cuts the stone to the customers specifications and then installs your countertops. Generally, when you visit a reputable fabricator, you will be able to make a number of different choices for your countertops.
Following are some typical choices you can make for your countertops:
- Material—Choose the material that fits your needs, whether you are looking for a natural stone, engineered stone, or some other option.
- Color—Select a color from sample selections, slab stock, or partial stock selections that fits your taste. If the fabricator doesn’t have the color that you are looking for, they may direct you to a supplier in your area.
- Edges—Choose from a variety of edge profiles including: Eased, bevel, half bullnose, full bullnose, small ogee, large ogee, etc.
- Backsplash—Customers have a variety of choices when it comes to backsplash options. You can create the look you like. Some backsplash options include: 3-1/2″ high backsplash, full height backsplash, tile, or a combination.
- Finish—You may have the option to choose from a variety of finishes, depending on the color you choose. Finish options include: polished, honed, antique, leather, etc.
- Overhangs—While some overhangs are standard, you may have some options for overhangs on islands, or peninsulas, especially if there is some sort of seating area.
- Sinks—Some fabricators have access to a variety of sink options, and may stock a certain brand and carry a variety of styles. Make sure you ask about your sink options.
- Faucets—Some fabricators have access to a variety of faucet options, and may also stock a certain brand. Faucets come in array of styles, from basic to high-end. Make sure you let your fabricator know what you are looking for. They can often be a good information source.
Thanks for reading!
Barb
Posted in Engineered Stone, Granite on April 9th, 2012 by Barb | | 0 Comments
