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Tiny girl. Big Dream. CR Plastics Chair.

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We are delighted to partner with    CR Plastics to offer their awesome chairs!  CR Plastics is an incredible company that offers a  wide selection of outdoor furniture .   But they may be best known for their association with Acacia Woodley .   Tiny girl. Big dream. http://www.tinygirlbigdream.org/ The Mission of Tiny Girl, Big Dream comes from the life of a tiny girl, a girl who was born of magic. A girl without complete arms who, despite her differences, or perhaps because of them, intuitively knows what it feels like to be left out, not to be part of the “normal” group. Every child, indeed, every person, understands that feeling, having felt it many, many times in their lives. But few have the big dream Acacia has. One tiny girl has the courage of many and a big dream of making a difference for children by speaking out and providing others with a means of expressing themselves without words-  The Friendship Bench . Acacia Woodley Acacia’s dre

How to Grill INDIRECT on your Gas Grill

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Shared from our friends at Weber Grills The Indirect method means that the heat is placed either to one side or both sides of the food. You will use the indirect method for foods that take longer than 25 minutes or are so delicate that the direct exposure to the heat source would dry them out or scorch them. HOW TO SET UP YOUR GRILL FOR INDIRECT HEAT Open the lid of your gas grill and make sure all control knobs are in the off position. Slowly open the valve on your propane tank all the way or turn on the gas at the source and then wait a minute for the gas to travel through the gas line. Light each burner individually, from left to right, following the owners guide instructions for your grill model. Close the lid. Preheat the grill for 15 minutes, or until the grill’s thermometer registers 500° to 550°F. Brush the cooking grates with a stainless steel grill brush to remove any leftover debris. Adjust the burners on each side of the food to the temperature noted

How to Grill DIRECT on a Gas Grill

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Shared from our friends at Weber Grills There are two ways to set up your grill for grilling. For foods that takes under 20 minutes (think burgers, steaks, fish, chicken breast) you will use a method called direct heat. The direct heat method means that food is cooked directly over the burner tube.  So how do you set up your grill for direct cooking?  • Open the lid of your gas grill and make sure all control knobs are in the off position. • Slowly open the valve on your propane tank all the way or turn on the gas at the source and then wait a minute for the gas to travel through the gas line. • Light each burner individually, from left to right, following the owners guide instructions for your grill model. • Close the lid. • Preheat the grill for 15 minutes, or until the grill’s thermometer registers 500° to 550°F. • Brush the cooking grates with a stainless steel grill brush to remove any leftover debris. • Adjust all burners to the temperature noted in the reci

Leather Lingo from Palliser Furniture

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Shared from our friends at  Palliser Furniture Everything you need to know about the language of leather Offering a luxurious look with the strength to withstand years of use while still looking beautiful—leather is a natural choice for upholstered seating. Today’s leather furnishings are offered in a wide array of fashionable colors and grades designed to fit everyone’s lifestyle and budget. Here’s a glossary of terms to help you as you shop:   Aniline A process of coloring a hide with transparent aniline dyes that penetrate the leather.   Bi-Cast The application of a polyurethane surface coating on a split or top grain leather.   Buffed or Polished Top grain leather that has been mechanically sanded to remove surface imperfections.   Corrected Grain Leather whose outside skin is processed and sanded to minimize flaws and then pigmented and embossed.   Distressed Process used to create an effect resembling a worn look or an aged appearance.   E

Spring Asparagus Quiche

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Shared from our friends at GE . INGREDIENTS: 1 9-inch pie crust, store-bought or homemade 1 pound asparagus 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 7 to 8 stalks asparagus, bottoms trimmed 1/2 cup grated Gruyere METHOD: Prebake the crust: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a 9-inch pie dish or tart pan with pie dough. Prick dough several times with a fork. Cover with aluminum foil or parchment paper and fill with pie weights (dry rice or beans work too). Bake for 7 to 8 minutes, until the pie shell begins to feel firm. Remove from oven and set aside. Roast the asparagus: Break off and discard woody ends of asparagus and place asparagus on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, add salt and pepper to taste. Roast in the oven for 8-10 minutes, or until tender and lightly browned in spots, turning halfway through. Remove asparagus from the oven and