georgie71's Kitchen

Cottage Kitchen on a budget

Contact: Georgie71 (My Page)
Posted on Tue, Aug 2, 05
Link to kitchen photos: http://georgie.shutterfly.com/action/
Details:Cabinets: original, repainted then attached beadboard

A little about our kitchen. It had good bones but it was in serious need of a faceliftand we were on a very tight budget. After going back and forth for many months we decided to keep our layout and cabinets. They were very outdated but sturdy! It was going to be too complicated to install a large dishwasher next to the sink so we opted to put it where the fridge was. I thought it was going to bother me but I actually like it as it makes putting dishes away very easy.
In all we spent about under 13K.

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tammyct's Kitchen

Wow! 'I Survived a Kitchen Remodel' - My Finished Kitchen

Contact: tammyct (My Page)
Posted on Mon, Aug 1, 05
Link to kitchen photos: http://home.comcast.net/~tammysullivan (link updated 03/2008)

Details:

• Kitchen Design - Siobhan Daggett-Terenzi, Owner/Designer, Cucina Design, Branford, Connecticut
• Refrigeration - Sub-Zero 650 Over-Under & Pulls by Top Knobs
• Range - Wolf 36" Dual Fuel with 6-Burners
• Dishwasher - Miele Incognito G863SCVi Full Size; Operating Manual & Installation Manual Click Here for some images of how I loaded the dishwasher the first time & read about My Miele Incognito Story from Garden Web.
• Ventilation - Vent-a-Hood; I created My Own Vent-a-Hood Page chock full of direct links and pdf documents
• Greenfield Cabinetry and Inset Door Style Spencer in 'Brie' and Island in 'Spice'
• Hardware - Berenson Hardware American Classics Collection
• Island Stools - Bassano Barstools from Pottery Barn in Mahogany Stain & Napoleon Countertops - Juparana India Gold Granite; 1/8" edge on Perimeter & Ogee Edge on Island
• Sink - Whitehaus New England Undermount Stainless Steel Rectangular Sink WCUS2918REC & Grid
• Faucet - Rohl Perrin & Rowe Brushed Nickel Single Lever Faucet with Side Spray #U4746 - Faucet Spec Sheet; I purchased the Faucet online at Home Annex. Pot Filler by Rohl as well. Some close-up images of the faucet area.
• Recessed Lighting by Juno & Island Chandelier by Kichler; Under Cabinet Lighting Trac 12 by Juno; Juno Trac 12 Linear Lighting Spec Sheet
• Flooring - Pre-finished (3-1/4" width), Clear, Natural Oak by Zickgraf
• Accessories - NeverMT & TapMaster

To be done: the backsplash, paint color and furniture selections for the old dining room.

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Question posted by Oetgirl : Mmmmm... So what kind of pie is that you made us??
Answer posted by tammyct: Well, since you asked ...

Sour Cream-Blueberry Pie
Prep: 25 minutes
Bake: 40 minutes
Chill: 4 hours or overnight

1 egg
1 8-ounce carton dairy sour cream
¾ cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
¼ teaspoon salt
2-1/2 cups fresh blueberries
1 recipe Pastry for a Single-Crust Pie (or use a deep dish frozen)

Topping
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup butter, softened
¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. For filling, in a large mixing bowl, beat egg; stir in sour cream, sugar, the 2 tablespoons flour, vanilla and salt. Fold in blueberries. Pour into unbaked pastry shell.

Bake pie in preheated oven for 25 minutes. Meanwhile, for topping, in a small mixing bowl, stir together the ¼ cup four, the butter and nuts. Remove pie from oven and pinch off small bits of the flour mixture; sprinkle on top of the pie. Bake for 15 minutes more. Cool on wire rack. Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. Makes 8 servings

Courtesy: Better Homes and Gardens All-Time Favorites "Potluck Crowd Pleasers"

I prefer to make ahead and chill overnight to ensure the pie is very firm and served immediately when removed from the refrigerator. I also add a couple more tablespoons of butter, nuts and flour for extra topping to ensure I covered the entire surface of the pie. I find that this recipe works best with a deep-dish piecrust to prevent overflow and fresh blueberries is a must!

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