Roasted Jalapeno Poppers from Off the Eaten Path
INGREDIENTS 12 large jalapeno peppers 2 ounces feta cheese 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 4 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese A small handful fresh cilantro, finely chopped A teaspoon or so of onion powder DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Cut the peppers in half and scoop out the seeds and […]
Parmesan Chive Parsnip Mash
INGREDIENTS: 1 1/4 lbs parsnips, peeled and chopped into even chunks 3 TBS butter 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup whole milk 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan 2 TBS chives, finely chopped Salt and pepper DIRECTIONS: 1. Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil. Toss in the chopped parsnips and boil for […]
Holiday Decorating Ideas from Spectrum Stone Designs
Green, red, blue, gold and silver color our homes. The smell of fresh-baked cookies and the scent of a freshly cut pine tree fill the air. The holidays are here, and it is time to decorate our homes to match our joyous moods. Spectrum Stone Designs, Central Virginia’s leading natural stone fabricator, shares five holiday […]
Red Beans and Rice by Coconut and Lime
Rachel Rappaport, blogger at Coconut and Lime, tells us she had an inexplicable craving for red beans and rice one day. Despite being sick with a horrible cold, she was able to chop up some vegetables and put them in the slow cooker. She let the red beans and rice cook all day in the […]
How to Clean Granite Countertops
It may seem simple. You’ve cooked your favorite meal, and now it’s time to clean your granite countertops. You grab your typical cleaning supplies and a sponge and get ready to tackle the mess. But what cleaning supplies are best for granite countertops? Spectrum Stone Designs, Central Virginia’s leading natural stone fabricator, explains how to […]
