Friday, July 10, 2009

Design Inspiration: Modern Beach Style




The rooms in this Southern California home caught my eye. The simple furniture, art, patterned wallpaper and fresh, bright colors have energy but also feel relaxed.

See more photos of this home HERE.

Visit the design team of Shine Home HERE.


Thursday, July 9, 2009

Garden Inspiration: Arbors and Trellises



Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Recipe: Grilled Cheese - Basic and Beyond


Basic Grilled Cheese

You can make a fantastic sandwich with just great bread, fresh butter, and your favorite cheese:

1. Butter bread slices on 1 side. Turn them over. Lay 2 cheese slices on 1 bread slice. Top with the other bread slice, buttered side up.

2. Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat. Flick a drop of water into the pan; if it sizzles and evaporates, the pan is hot enough.

3. Put sandwich, buttered side down, in pan. Let it cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden and crunchy underneath. Turn and let cook another 3 to 4 minutes, or until golden and crunchy.

Choose a cheese that melts well, such as cheddar, jack, Colby, Gruyere, Swiss, fontina, provolone, or brie.

But why stop there?


Grilled Pastrami, Swiss, and Sweet Onion Marmalade on Rye - HERE


Crab and Avocado Grilled Cheese on Sourdough - HERE


Grilled Cheese with Artichoke, Tomato and Black Olive - HERE


Grilled Fresh Mozzarella and Apricot on Sourdough - HERE


Tarragon Veggie Grilled Cheese on Sourdough - HERE

Okay, now I'm hungry! Off to make a grilled cheese sandwich--of any kind!

All recipes and images via Sunset.