Monterey Bay Brush Cherry
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Comments (2)Gldnfan, Thank you for the feedback on the brushing putty. Though IÂm sorry to hear that it did work to give you the finish you were looking for, itÂs good to know its limitations as a primer/filler on the fuse lines on trim. We just purchased a newly constructed home in Southern California; despite the high purchase price, they donÂt include window or doorway millwork and they install narrow baseboardsÂwide baseboards were not even a builder option. In truth, the design of the windows is such that trim will not enhance their look. Having lived on the east coast for the past decade, IÂm quite fond of millwork. So we plan to add some crown molding in some of the rooms and change the narrow baseboards throughout the house. So I was very interested in how the brushing putty worked as filler on the fuse line on your trim. Thank you for the follow up. The strict zoning sounds like my hometown of San Francisco now that we live in Southern CaliforniaÂI miss my City by the BayÂstrict zoning and all! SF and the Bay Area have a variety of beautiful architecture: Edwardian, Victorian, Modern, and Art Deco. You can see homes and buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Bernard Maybeck, Moore and Turnbull, and Julia Morgan. In Orange County a particular development company shaped the look of the county. We call the area Trumanville, after the movie The Truman Show. I kid you not; their concept of the suburban American Dream was literally conceived and implemented into a master plan by this particular development company and it ainÂt pretty. There are no spontaneously developed communities in the southern part of this countyÂitÂs all part of their master plan. All the communities look the same--itÂs like living in an endless suburban wasteland. Every tree is planted; every house plotted, planned, and approved; nothing is out of the ordinary. Nothing is even remotely unique and beautiful like your clay/plaster walls and cherry door. If in a moment of obsession/compulsion you focus in on the trim, just remember I live in Trumanville:)...See MoreLOOKING for: Chicken with cherries
Comments (4)I don't know how good the following recipes are, but here's a bunch. Have you seen these? Chicken and Cherries Jubilee 3 lb Chicken breasts OR 2 broiler fryers*, 2 1/2 pounds each 2 tb Butter Salt and pepper 1 can Bing cherries pitted (1 lb) 1 cup Chili sauce 2 Chicken bouillon cubes OR 2 teaspoon Chicken stock base 1/4 cup dry sherry 2 tb Cornstarch 2 tb Water 3 tb Brandy OR Cognac warmed Wash chicken. Pat dry with paper towels. Melt butter in a large frying pan. Brown chicken on all sides. Transfer to crockery pot. Season with salt and pepper. Pour 1/2 cup cherry juice into frying pan. Stir to loosen drippings. Pour over chicken. Add chili sauce and bouillon cubes. Cover. Cook on LOW 6 to 8 hours; or until tender. Remove chicken from pot and keep warm. Pour juices into saucepan. Skim fat. Boil until slightly reduced. Add sherry and remaining cherry juice. Combine cornstarch and water. Stir into juice mixture. Cook until thickened. Add cherries and heat. Arrange chicken on warm platter. Ignite warmed brandy and flame sauce. Spoon flaming sauce over chicken. Makes 10 to 12 servings. ************ Chicken with Cherries 3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts, split salt and pepper 1/2 cup flour for dredging 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons oil 2 tablespoons chopped shallot 1/2 pound Bing cherries, pitted and coarsely chopped 1/4 cup cherry brandy 1/2 cup white wine 3/4 cup chicken stock 1 bay leaf 12 whole cherries for garnish Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in flour. In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil. Cook the chicken breasts for 6 minutes per side, or until golden; remove and reserve. In the same skillet, cook the shallot until soft. Add the cherries and cook for another 2 minutes. Add the cherry brandy and wine and cook over high heat until reduced by half. Add the chicken stock and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes, or until the sauce is thick. Return the chicken to the pan and cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Serve chicken with cherry sauce and garnish with fresh cherries. *************** Chicken 'n' Cherries Serves 6 6 boneless chicken breast halves 17-oz. can dark sweet Bing cherries, drained 12-oz. can or bottle black cherry soda 2 Tbs. salt-free chicken grill blend 3 Tbs. cherry preserves 2 Tbs. lemon juice, 2 Tbs. olive oil 1 tsp. salt 1/4-tsp. cinnamon 1 Tbs. cornstarch 1 Tbs. water Pour one half of the soda into a big Ziplock bag. Set aside the rest. Mix in the grilling blend, preserves, lemon juice, oil, salt and cinnamon. Drop in the chicken. Seal the bag and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight. Fire up the grill to medium. Once the fire is ready, debag the chicken and grill, turning and basting with marinade a few times, for 10-15 minutes, or until the center is no longer pink and the juices run clear. In a pot, boil the remaining marinade, the reserved soda, and the canned cherries over high heat on the stove (or on the burner attached to the grill). In a cup dissolve the cornstarch in water. Stir into the cherry sauce and cook for 2 minutes, until slightly thickened. Pour over the chicken and serve. ********************* Grilled Chicken With Cherries 1/4 cup sherry wine 1/4 cup chicken stock 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 2 tablespoons butter 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts salt and pepper, to taste In a small saucepan, combine sherry, chicken stock, cherries, vinegar and honey, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cherries soften, about 5 to 7 minutes. While glaze is simmering, season chicken with salt and pepper, and grill until done. To serve, spoon cherry glaze on plate, place chicken breast in the middle and drizzle with more glaze. *********************** Terri's Cheery Cherry Chicken 8 boned chicken breasts flour cooking oil 6 c. cooked rice salt & pepper to taste 1 can pitted Bing Cherries, undrained 1/4 c dry sherry Dust Chicken with flour, fry in oil in skillet until browned. Place rice in a greased casserole; arrange chicken over rice. Add salt & pepper to taste. Pour cherries and juice over chicken and rice. Por sherry over all; dot with butter. Bake in 325 degree oven for 1 hour ***************** Chicken Flambwith Brandied Cherry Sauce Recipe 2 (8-ounce) chicken breasts with bone and skin 1 ounce melted butter 1 teaspoon paprika 1 ounce brandy 1 pinch salt and white pepper to taste Bing Cherry Sauce 1 (8-ounce) can black bing cherries 2 tablespoons Burgundy wine 2 tablespoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch 1 pinch salt Instructions Preparing Bing Cherry Sauce: Drain juice from cherries. Combine juice with wine, sugar, cornstarch, and salt; mix thoroughly. Bring mixture to a boil until sauce thickens. Add the drained cherries. Season chicken breast with salt, white pepper, paprika, and brush with butter. Bake for 30 minutes at 325 degrees F. or until cooked and tender. Place chicken in a medium-size ovenproof serving dish and cover with sauce. Have table set, candles lit, all accompaniments on table, and turn off lights when ready to flambé. How to flambé: Pour 1/4 ounce of brandy over dish and place in middle of table. Using long wooden matches, ignite chicken breast. When flame goes out and liquor has burned off, you are ready to serve. 2 SERVINGS...See MoreLt. cherry cabinets, need suggestions for knobs
Comments (11)I chose not to use metal knobs, but have knobs that are the same lightly stained cherry as are my cabinets. I was going for a very "old fashioned" look, and I didn't want to introduce yet another metal color and finish. Also, I had some ORB(cabinet hinges) in the room, as well as a pewter colored chandelier. My range is SS, and the sink is an off-white farm sink. The counter tops are Verde Peacock (medium green very similar to Uba Tuba). The kitchen was finished a couple of years ago, and the wood knobs have held up very well. They are large and deep enough that you don't scratch the cabinet fronts when you open the cabinets. Rich Here is a link that might be useful: kitchen pic's...See MoreBay Laurel questions - hedge, sun/shade, etc.
Comments (7)Bay is eventually a 35' tree. That doesn't happen fast, but the tree's DNA wants it to happen, so long term there will always be a conflict between what the tree's DNA wants and what you want. Long term, a plant that wants to be closer to the mature size you desire--it's a good idea. If you are not expecting instant results, consider Camellias--they make a long-lived, dense screen in time, with the bonus of beautiful winter flowers, and root systems that will do no harm to the block wall, or your yard, or any pipes in the area. If their roots are shaded, they have quite low water requirements, once established. Camellias are under story small trees in their natural habitat, growing in dryish soil beneath larger trees. Nuccios in Altandena could give you suggestions as to which varieties would do best for you. Other shade-lovers to consider perhaps Fatsia japonica, Schefflera arboricola, Acuba japonica. Keep in mind that in always-shady areas, soil retains moisture a lot better than in sunny areas, so don't be quite as concerned about water needs in those areas as in all-day hot sun. It could also be mentioned that one day your neighbor may cut down everything in his/her yard, leaving your hedge exposed to sun. It happens. Doesn't hurt to plan for the unexpected!...See Morehoovb zone 9 sunset 23
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