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So you’re a wine enthusiast AND a retro appliance lover. You want to preserve the past while preserving your favorite pinot grigio.  Consider it done with the new Wine Cellar Panel from yours truly.

The Model 1946 Wine Cellar Panel is designed to fit Jenn-Air™ Model JUW24FRACX wine cellar. It comes with serval essential functions that are key in preserving wine like:

• Dual-Temperature Zones
• Built-In Design, Flush Alignment
• UV-Resistant Thermal Glass Door
• 6 Pull-Out Wine Racks with Beechwood Tines, LED Display Lighting 

And of course– our wine cellar panel is available in nine “standard” colors and can be custom-colored by request!

Of course if you’re a wine connoisseur, you’ve got your handle on fine wines. But if you’re not, and just becoming ‘in-grained’  in wine culture, here is a graphic that might help you figure out the lovely world of wine. 

Whether its an earthy chianti, or a fruity moscato that you’ll be sipping- preserve it in our wine chiller. Ideal for your kitchen space, entertainment room, or mini-bar – its sure to preserve your wine while preserving your love for the past too.

Sip in style.

It’s that time of year again; time to stock up on supplies and get the backs packed for the first day of school. In addition to the kick-off of another new school year, we have put together a wide variety of lunch options to last the whole year.

Whether you’re looking to send the kids to school with a lunch that is healthy, creative, inexpensive, or all three, we gathered a variety of ideas that will make you and your kids want to brown bag it every day. Also, these can be great for the whole family too!

Pasta Salad with Salami and Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 2  cups  gemelli (or other short pasta)
• 2  cups  chopped spinach
• 1  cup  grape tomatoes (halved)
• 4  ounces  fresh mozzarella, cut into pieces
• 2  ounces  salami, cut into pieces
• 3  tablespoons  olive oil
• 1  tablespoon  white wine vinegar
• kosher salt and black pepper

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to the package directions; drain and rinse under cold water. Toss in a large bowl with the spinach, grape tomatoes, mozzarella, and salami.

2. Whisk together the olive oil, white wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Transport the pasta mixture and vinaigrette separately; drizzle the salad with the vinaigrette before serving.

Original recipe from: http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/pasta-salad-with-salami-and-mozzarella-recipe-00000000023393/index.html

Classic Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 1  3 1/2- to 4-pound chicken
• 6  carrots, peeled
• 4  celery stalks
• 1  large yellow onion, quartered
• 2 1/2  teaspoons  kosher salt
• 1  teaspoon  whole black peppercorns

Directions

1. Place the chicken in a large pot. Cut 3 of the carrots and 2 of the celery stalks into 1-inch pieces. Quarter the onion. Add the cut vegetables to the pot with the salt, peppercorns, and enough cold water to cover (about 8 cups). Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, skimming any foam that rises to the top, until the chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.

2. Transfer the chicken to a bowl and let cool. Strain the broth, discarding the vegetables. Return the broth to the pot. Thinly slice the remaining carrots and celery. Add them to the broth and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred the meat and add it to the soup. Ladle into individual bowls.

Original recipe from: http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/classic-chicken-soup-10000001226560/print-index.html

Peanut Butter Berry-Wich (*this recipe contains peanuts)

Ingredients

• 2 slices whole-wheat bread or Banana Bread
• 1 tablespoon natural peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon softened Neufchâtel (reduced-fat) cream cheese
• 2 medium strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 teaspoon honey

Preparation

Lay the bread slices on a work surface. Spread the peanut butter on one slice and the cream cheese on the other.

Arrange strawberry slices in an even single layer on top of the peanut butter. Drizzle the honey on the berries and then place the other slice of bread with the cream cheese on top. Cut into halves or quarters.

Original Recipe From: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/printerfriendly/Peanut-Butter-Berry-Wich-243125#ixzz2c9UndNCA

Turkey Pinwheels 

Ingredients

• 1 large whole-wheat wrap (11 to 12 inches), or 2 smaller wraps (8 inches), or a 12-by 9-inch rectangular lavosh
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 lightly packed handful rinsed baby spinach leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
• 2 medium carrots, ends cut off, peeled and coarsely shredded
• 2 slices Swiss cheese, such as Jarlsburg (2 ounces)
• 2 thin slices store-bought roasted turkey breast (2 ounces)

Preparation

If necessary, warm the wrap in a 350°F oven for 2 minutes to soften before filling.

Lay the wrap on a work surface and spread the mayonnaise all over. Sprinkle the spinach leaves, cranberries, and carrots evenly on top. Arrange the Swiss cheese and turkey in even layers over the vegetable layer. Fold in the side edges and then roll up snugly from the bottom.

Cut crosswise into 4 even pieces and wrap tightly in plastic.

Original Recipe From: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/printerfriendly/Turkey-Pinwheels-243128#ixzz2c9VC2enx

Elmira Stove Works has exciting news to share; we are launching a new website TODAY! If you have enjoyed Elmira products in your own home or have enjoyed reading our blogs here then you will surely be excited to learn more about our new website.

New features on the website such as the new “Create Your Dream Kitchen” application will allow one to customize their own kitchen. Choosing from three colors of kitchen cabinets, the user can build their kitchen by selecting from a full catalog of Elmira products. This new kitchen design tool comes complete with the ability to add or remove appliance options such as color, trim, or accessories. The Design Center will install virtual appliances in the cabinets of choice, and also price them out for the user. Additionally, visitors can also share their Dream Kitchen via email, Facebook and other social media platforms. The site is designed to offer customers a more engaging and user-friendly experience choosing which Elmira products are a fit for them. The site was built with responsive design properties, so regardless of the operating system or platform, customers will have a great experience designing their virtual kitchen, and using the rest of the site.

This website also features galleries of photos of Elmira products. The image gallery allows for customers to not only utilize the “Create Your Dream Kitchen” application, but potential customers can also see how other Elmira customers have incorporated appliances into their own kitchens. Additional website features include Google Translate, offering the text content of the site in over 70 languages, as well as a comprehensive social media dashboard, providing quick access to Elmira’s Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Houzz accounts as well as a link to this blog.

Through this new website, Elmira hopes to better serve the needs and expectations of its customers. Check out www.elmirastoveworks.com to see the new and improved website, and to try the new design center application.

The newest addition to Elmira’s Northstar Collection may be the most fun yet. Making a great addition to any home or recreational space, the Northstar 1945 Beverage Refrigerator comes in nine unique retro colors and can even be custom-colored by request.

The beverage refrigerator comes equipped with variable temperature control, interior lighting, four adjustable wire shelves, a retro porthole window and the optional script of “It’s 5 o’clock… Somewhere…”. The porthole window will let you know when you need to refill, but that won’t be too often given the amazing 120 can capacity. It’s also great for chilling wine, beer or other bottled beverages, and for keeping your cold snacks nearby. The refrigerator maintains the 50’s era look with modern features and convenience. This eye-catching statement piece is sure to impress and integrate seamlessly into your home design ideas. With 3.3 cubic feet of capacity, the 1945 fridge measures 34” high x 18” wide x 20” deep.

Here are eight great places to locate your Northstar Beverage Refrigerator:

1. By the pool. This design fits right in with an outdoor (weatherproof*) poolbar. It has the perfect personality for those lazy laid-back summer days enjoyed by the pool.
2. In the kitchen. Why use up fridge space with cans and bottles? Store your cold beverages separately and nearby.
3. At the cottage or beach house. Make that warm weather getaway even more of a special escape with Northstar’s fun retro styling.
4. At the ski chalet or hunting camp. After a day of fresh air and exercise, bring the gang back inside to a relaxing beverage, served cold and cool!
5. In the garage workshop / car shop. Do the “guys” get together to work on projects? A retro fridge filled with cold beverages would surely add to the fun.
6. In the ‘Man Cave’. Every man needs his space. Now the boys can “throw back” a cold one with the “throwback” styling of a retro fridge.
7. In the basement bar. If your kitchen is more formal, why not create a relaxed and funky retro atmosphere in your recreation space?
8. Anywhere else! Would a retro beverage add a special touch to your company’s boardroom or hospitality area? If you run a clubhouse, B&B or lodge, how might a spectacular Northstar fridge add to your “brand experience”?

*In any outdoor applications be sure to provide adequate shelter against weathering.

Check out this product and what else is new from Elmira Stove Works!