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		<title>Holiday Kitchens &#8211; Enviromental Stewardship Program</title>
		<description>Holiday Kitchens is proud to be a certified member of the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturer’s Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP).



“In 2006, the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association (KCMA) created the Environmental Stewardship Program to help cabinet manufacturers demonstrate their commitment to environmental sustainability and help consumers easily identify environmentally-friendly products. After meeting certification ...</description>
		<link>http://blog.holidaykitchens.com/holiday-kitchens-enviromental-stewardship-program/</link>
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		<title>Award-Winning Historic 1916 Kitchen Remodel – Technology, Storage Space &amp; Function</title>
		<description>Recently recognized as one of the nation's top kitchen and bath showrooms, DCI Home Resource is Charlotte, North Carolina's premier source for cabinetry, appliances, plumbing, and award-winning kitchen and bath designs. DCI’s designs have been featured in multiple nation-wide magazines such as Kitchen &#38; Bath Design News, Betters Home and ...</description>
		<link>http://blog.holidaykitchens.com/award-winning-historic-1916-kitchen-remodel-%e2%80%93-technology-storage-space-function/</link>
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		<title>Part 2 &#8211; Kitchen Islands (Big or Small We Love Them All!)</title>
		<description>There are so many different options and features when it comes to custom kitchen islands.   Driven by form and function, kitchens islands can be as basic or unique has you desire.  From a sleek modern design to a classic architectural masterpiece  - from the centerpiece of the kitchen to a ...</description>
		<link>http://blog.holidaykitchens.com/part-2-kitchen-islands-cause-we-just-cant-get-enough/</link>
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		<title>Recipe:  Holiday Leftovers Scalloped Potatoes &amp; Ham</title>
		<description>Stratford Building Supply – Wisconsin

8-10 potatoes, small and whole
2 c ham
1 md onion
2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
1 can(s) cream of chicken soup
1/2 can(s) milk
3 Tbsp butter

Directions
1.  Peel, rinse and slice potatoes, dice onion, cube ham and shred cheese, if not already shredded.

2.  In a small bowl, combine the condensed soup ...</description>
		<link>http://blog.holidaykitchens.com/recipe-holiday-leftovers-scalloped-potatoes-ham/</link>
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		<title>Recipe: Honey Cake with Orange Glaze</title>
		<description>Capital Cabinets - NY

4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 cup pareve margarine
1 cup white sugar
1 cup honey
4 eggs
1 cup cold brewed coffee
1 apple - peeled, cored and shredded (optional)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

1/4 cup butter
2/3 ...</description>
		<link>http://blog.holidaykitchens.com/recipe-honey-cake-with-orange-glaze/</link>
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		<title>Recipe: Traditional Potato Latkes</title>
		<description>Syata Kitchens - MD



1 onion, finely diced
4 large potatoes
2 eggs
4 tbsp self raising flour OR
4 tbsp plain flour plus 1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
Oil for frying

Grate the potatoes finely. Leave in a sieve to drain for 10 minutes. Fry the onion in a small amount of oil until translucent.  ...</description>
		<link>http://blog.holidaykitchens.com/recipe-traditional-potato-latkes/</link>
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		<title>Wine &#8211; In Our Glasses, In Our Hearts and In Our Kitchens</title>
		<description>"Here's to the corkscrew - a useful key to unlock the storehouse of wit, the treasury of laughter, the front door of fellowship, and the gate of pleasant folly." - W.E.P. French




[caption id="attachment_1787" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Photo Credit: Kitchen Kraft Inc. - OH"][/caption]

Wine is one of the oldest beloved beverages in ...</description>
		<link>http://blog.holidaykitchens.com/1779/</link>
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		<title>Part One:  Kitchen Islands &#8211; Features &amp; Function</title>
		<description>Kitchen islands have become a standard feature in most kitchens today.  Due to their exceptional features and ease of functionality, kitchen islands fulfill basic amenities such as food preparation and storage and can give your kitchen architectural style and added function.  Add seating and it can even serve as an ...</description>
		<link>http://blog.holidaykitchens.com/kitchen-islands-features-function/</link>
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		<title>Recipe:  Wisconsin Beer Brats</title>
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Interior Motives – Cambridge, WI

2 (19.8 ounce) packages fresh bratwurst links
1/2 cup butter
3 (12 ounce) cans light beer
4 onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 cup sauerkraut, drained (optional)
10 (6 inch) bratwurst buns

In a slow cooker, combine the bratwurst links, butter, beer, onions, ...</description>
		<link>http://blog.holidaykitchens.com/recipe-wisconsin-beer-brats/</link>
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		<title>Recipe: Pumpkin Dessert</title>
		<description>Marilyn Larson - Holiday Kitchens Employee

1 pkg yellow cake mix
½ cup butter (1 stick)
1 large can pumpkin mix (1 lb 14 oz.can) or
1 large can pumpkin puree and 3 tsp pumpkin pie spice
3 eggs
¾ cup Sugar
2/3 cup Milk

For the crust:  Mix dry cake mix and butter with fork until crumbly.  ...</description>
		<link>http://blog.holidaykitchens.com/recipe-pumpkin-dessert/</link>
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