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05/27/2022

Wishing the most wonderful brother in the world a very happy birthday today. Happy birthday, Richard Southerland! May the following year bring you peace, happiness and prosperity. I love you!

04/20/2019

Some ideas to perk up your Easter hams this year.

Here are some of our tips, tricks, and favorite recipes for making your Easter ham the best yet, from bastes and glazes to cooking methods.

03/30/2019

This is the time to get ready for summer with a new project for the yard.

If you’re looking to add something extra special to your backyard space, why not consider a Valor outdoor fireplace? Not only will this provide you with radiant heat all winter long,you’ll also have a showstopping feature that everyone will enjoy. If you still need some convincing keep reading f...

03/23/2019

Starting the season right

Barbecue and Grilling 101: Here are 3 easy barbecue and grilling recipes every beginner should know from Steven Raichlen.

03/12/2019

Nice recipe to keep in your back pocket.

Linen spray is a secret little trick for keeping your home and linens smelling fresh, with a light scent of lavender. This small, yet powerful linen spray can be made with a few ingredients that you most likely have laying around the house! One bottle of spray will last for months and can be sprayed...

02/23/2019

I know it doesn't feel like it with record snowfalls but winter won't last forever. Here's one to look forward to.

Planning on an evening around the campfire? Toasted marshmallows are a definite must, but why not take it up a notch and add strawberries into the mix? Heat will make the juices in the strawberries caramelize, blending perfectly with the gooey marshmallow. This recipe is perfect for camping, but can...

01/29/2019

Focus your energy costs on the areas where you spend most of your time. Unlike central furnace systems, Valor fireplaces let you put a controlled amount of w...

01/29/2019

With the Big Game coming up I thought I'd pick a few of these to share with you but quite frankly, I wanted to try all of them. So you can choose your favorite from Steve's list or make them all and try to satisfy everyone. Happy Game Day!

Here are 10 Super Bowl party recipes that honor both teams on game day. New England has a distinct food culture as does L.A. (think California cuisine).

01/25/2019

It may have looked like we were in for a mild winter but we have had a correction. On my way in this morning it was -9° on its way up to 3° for the high today. It's still Minnesota and it's still winter. No better time to think about a remedy for that cold space you eliminate from your living area for a few months every year.

Keeps Walls Cooler Valor’s unique HeatShift™ transfers convective heat upwards through hidden ducts and back into the room — completely bypassing the wall and surface areas above the fireplace — so valued artwork, a TV or construction materials stay cooler. Flexible Installation Options Impr...

01/08/2019

Bold Colors, Florals, great, but brass is back? We knew it would be.

Trends are a great thing to keep in mind when renovation or building a new home as they could end up influencing your decision.

12/29/2018

Here at the end of the year is a perfect place to take a look at the B-B-Q guru's prognostications for things to come in 2019. Happy smokin' and grillin'!

A new year already? It seems like just last week I was writing my 2018 trends blog. Many of my predictions came true—Fusion ‘Que, Philanthro Que, Hasselback potatoes. And to judge …

12/22/2018

I didn't see this one earlier and I know it's too late to change course, but maybe next Christmas.....
It's so pretty.

The holiday gremolata adds a nice twist to the traditional Italian combination of parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. This brisket is perfect for the holiday table or buffet.