Spacial Design Website
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www.spacialdesign.com
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Spacial Design Press
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Check out this great article on Susan featured in the Dacor Newsletter!!
http://www.dacor.com/About-Us/News-And-Press-Releases/2009/The-Details-June-2009.aspx
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Local Events & Cooking Demo's
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In The Kitchen Culinary
300 Turney Street
Sausalito, CA
415.331.8766
Ongoing Cooking classes for adults, children and events.
www.itkculinary.com
Joyce Goldstein
Left Bank Restaurant
507 Magnolia Ave
Larkspur, CA
Sunday August 23, 2009
Featured Book: Tapas: Sensational Small Plates from Spain.
www.bookpassage.com
Dacor Showroom
871 Dubuque Ave
South San Francisco, CA
Join the Dacor Showroom for a complimentary Dacor Dinner and Cooking Demonstartion.
Contact Charlene to reserve a space. 650.624.8283
See their website for more great classes and information and their products. http://www.dacor.com/
Cooking for Kids!
Get your kids involved!
Check out this great website:
http://whatscooking.info/
They specialize in cooking classes and gifts for kids!
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Here are a few recipes from The Marin Farmers Markets featured Chefs.
Sausage and nectarines! An unconventional yet delightful summer pairing
from Executive Chef Shawn Applin, of Delessio Market & Bakery in
San Francisco.
Seared Sausage with Kashiwase Farms Nectarines, Onions & Basil Salad
Ingredients
2 links of sausage
4 large Kashiwase Farms Nectarines
1 medium red onion, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1/2 bunch basil, torn into small pieces
splash sherry vinegar
splash extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
Makes 4 servings
Cooking Process
In a hot pan, sear the sausage until it begins to brown, and is heated through.
Slice
nectarines in half. Remove the pit, and slice crosswise about 1/2 inch
thick. Remove the leaves from the stems of the basil and tear into
pieces. Combine the basil, nectarines, and dress with the sherry
vinegar, and the olive oil. Season to taste. Serve the hot sausage
whole or cut into bit-size pieces, and serve with the nectarine salad.
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One of our favorite chefs is the author of this delicious dish...
Chef Rachelle Boucher of Savor the Moment
Nicoise-Style Salad
Ingredients
Salad
1 lb. spring mix, butter lettuce leaves or a combination of both, washed, dried and picked through
½ lb small green beans, stem ends trimmed
1 lb. small fingerling potatoes or other small new potatoes, washed
8 eggs, warmed in a bowl of hot tap water to cover
7 oz. dry cured black olives, or Niçoise style olives
1 pint round red cherry tomatoes cut in half if needed
1 pound of Santa Rosa Seafood's "Smoasted" Hot Smoked Salmon, or large flaked white albacore tuna
Vinaigrette
1 tablespoon minced shallot (approximately ½ of a medium shallot)
1 teaspoon Dijon--style mustard
¼ cup good quality champagne or white balsamic vinegar
¾ cup good quality lemon or mild olive oil
2 tablespoons capers, rinsed and dried
3 Tbsp. chopped Italian parsley
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh lemon thyme
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Chopped chives and/ or basil chiffonade to garnish
Serves 8
Cooking Process
Step
1: One pot cooking method: In a large, deep pot bring 2 quarts of water
and 1 tablespoon of kosher salt to a boil. Meanwhile prepare an ice
bath: in a large bowl, add about 3 cups of water to about 4 cups of
ice. Set aside. Drop green beans into boiling water, stir and cook 3
minutes or until al dente. Quickly scoop beans from water with a small
strainer spoon and spread out evenly on clean paper towels to cool.
Next in the same boiling water, keeping the smaller potatoes whole, cut
only the larger ones so the potatoes are nearly equal in size. Place
potatoes into boiling water, reduce to a simmer and cook for about
10-15 minutes until they can be pierced with a paring knife. Remove
potatoes with a strainer spoon when they are done. Cool and cut into
bite sized pieces.
Step 2: Remove eggs from warm tap water and
gently lower into the same pot of simmering water. Return to a full
boil, then turn off heat and cover the pot with a tight fitting lid.
Leave eggs in hot water for 15 minutes. When eggs are done, chill in
ice bath for 5 minutes, peel and cut in half lengthwise with a wet
pairing knife.
Step 3: In a medium bowl blend shallot, mustard
and vinegar. Slowly drizzle oil into mixture and whisk until
emulsified. Add capers, parsley, thyme and pepper. Taste and adjust.
Set aside.
Step 4: In a very large bowl, toss greens with just
enough of the vinaigrette to evenly coat the leaves. Arrange the beans
and potatoes in groups on a large platter or on individual chilled
plates. Mound greens in the center of plates or platter. Lightly toss
the tomatoes with a small amount of vinaigrette. Arrange tomatoes and
olives in groups around the greens on the plates. Add 2 egg halves to
each plate. Season eggs and potatoes with salt and pepper. Finish the
salad with large chunks of smoked salmon. Drizzle a little dressing
over the salmon, beans and potatoes. Top with chives and/ or basil
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Kitchen Faucets
 Kohler Karbon Kitchen Faucet
We can't do some postions in yoga that this faucet could do!
The Karbon kitchen faucet
bends over backward to stand out from the pack: The product's joints
allow users to move the sprayhead right where it's needed. The faucet
comes in wall-mount and deck-mount versions. Additionally, the faucet has both
spray and aerated water flow options and comes in polished chrome or
stainless finishes. Its construction combines traditional brass with
carbon-fiber composite tubing, which provides superior strength and a
light weight.
Grohe Veris Kitchen Faucet
For a splash of style in your kitchen check out this new contemporary
faucet by Grohe. The Veris kitchen faucet features sharp angles
combined with softly curved edges and totally cool finishes for a truly
unique, transitional edge to your modern culinary space. If you want
something futuristic without going over the edge, this minimalist
Grohe kitchen faucet will do it! With a focus on the "joystick-style"
operating lever, the design incorporates ergonomics and elegance to a
fully functional kitchen essential.
For the more-traditional chefs, a
polished chrome finish will appeal, but if you're feeling a little more
adventurous in the style department, the Frosted Titanium, Velvet Black
or Moon White finish deliver sharp contrasts for an unusual yet
inviting look. See the Grohe website for finishes.
Quadro Ocean Kitchen Faucet
Looking for the ultimate elegant faucet? The new Ocean faucet
by Italian company Quadro is dripping with it! This chic, sleek design
by Hans Thyge Raunkjaer, founder of Danish design studio RKDO, gets its
slim, streamlined look through the micro-casting process. Executed in
stainless steel with a POM handle, this elegant faucet for the kitchen
or bath is available in an ultra-modern black or white finish. The
Ocean kitchen and bath faucet blends beautifully in a minimalist-style
space, or quickly becomes the focal point in an elaborate, eclectic
room. And there is function beyond the beauty. This fabulous faucet
boasts high standards of hygiene, durability and non-toxicity, and a
cascade flow of water that mimics a gentle, organic stream. | |
August 2009
Issue 6
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THE DESIGN DISH
Keeping you updated with the latest and greatest information in Kitchen & Bath Design, Cabinetry, Plumbing, Lighting and Accessories!
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Hello Friends,
It's been a few months since we have been in touch with our newsletter. We are excited to announce that our summer here at Spacial Design has been quite busy!
We are so thankful to you for your referrals and for our new clients that have decided to "go for it" on their remodeling projects!
We have been designing many amazing Kitchens and Bath with an emphasis on using Green Materials. In this issue we look forward to sharing many new green products that we are excited about.
Happy August...Hope you are enjoying this fabulous summer we are having!
Susan & Jenn
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How can YOU be Green?
We all want to know how to make our lives a little "greener." Not literally, but in making conscience choices, becoming more "green" is how you can take a few steps forward.
In our busy lives it can seem overwhelming to have to do "another thing" So here are some things we have each done and counting!
Susan & Jenn's list of changes they have made to be more "green" in our Kitchens and Homes!
1. Recycling - Reuse & Reduce! Sort your recycling and donate items you are not using. Check with your local garbage service for recycling options.
2. We buy green products. From cleaning products, personal hygine to organic food. Read labels to understand what the impact from this product will be on the environment, your family and community. Buy locally whenever possible.
3. Water. Eliminate your plastic water bottles and purchase SIGG or Klean Kanteen bottles. Kleen Kanteen even has a wine karafe for picnics!
4. We use a water filter in our homes! Even if you already have an existing faucet it is easy to add one. See the Always Fresh H2O System below.
5. Bye Bye plastic storage containers for leftovers or kid's lunches. We use BPA free and Phthalate free or glass containers. Also, Stop using plastic in the microwave...glass or unbleached recycled wax paper is better!
6.No more plastic baggies for us. We opt for wax unbleached bags. Natural Value has an extensive line of recycled plastic wrap with no pvc & 100% recycled aluminum foil. Safeway even carries a few of their products now!
7.We use garage bags so why not use one that is recycled and degradable? Oh and they brake down in the landfill in 12-24 months. PVC free, no plasticizers and non toxic! You can buy them here: www.greenfeet.com
8.Increase your use of natural fibers. We BYOB (bring our own bag) You can get a fabulous woven basket or a natural fiber bag to re-use over and over again.
9. We Compost. All the time we spend in our Kitchens we accumulate waste in the process of cooking. Start a countertop compost (a small can with a lid will suffice) and as you get going with it, you can move it outside to a larger bid. See www.composters.com or www.eartheasy.com to get started.
We're not talking about committing to hugely ambitious changes - just baby steps. Changes to your habits that are better for the earth and for your families health!
We featured this water filtration system in our last newsletter and are promoting it again because we both think everyone with an existing faucet who doesn't have filtered water should have one. You can even add one to your bathroom!
Just let us know and we can get you a price.
Water Filter System
AlwaysFresh H2O
This very innovative new product that we started carrying and
think it will provide a great service to our clients who don't have an
instant cold filtered water system or if you and are
looking for something to replace your counter top Brita Water Filter!
Enjoy a fresh taste of water from your existing cold sink faucet.
It Provides delicious tasting water.
Certified NSF/ANSI STD 42 & 53
for reduction of Aesthetic Chlorine, Aesthetic chloramines, and other
unpleasant tastes, odors, dirt and sediment, lime scale, lead, cysts as
well as VOC's, MTBE and TTHM's. .
This exclusive system design is the
first system certified for chemical reduction at a flow rate high
enough to install directly inline to your existing cold sink faucet.
Quick installation with cartridge replacement as easy as changing a
light bulb. Capacity: 500 gallons (1890 L) Manufactured in the
U.S.A.
You can check out their website for more info at
www.alwaysfresh20.com
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Countertop Choices - Going "Greener"
Your countertops play a starring role in your kitchen design,
helping set the style and tone for the heart of your home. There are so
many options! But choosing your kitchen
countertops doesn't have to be difficult.
The first step in finding your design style is
to ask yourself simple questions. Start by asking, "How much can I spend?"
If you're on a budget, there are many green alternatives such as EQ Countertops they provide an "Eco" laminate, Cork, or Bamboo which are all great
looks.
For folks with more resources, Squak Mountain Stone (concrete composite) Vetrazzo, Icestone,Trinity Glass (concrete and recycled glass) Eco Top which is made from wood pulp, bamboo fiber and resin or Paperstone or Richlite which made from wood pulp & resin are excellent choices. Next,
ask yourself, "What's my lifestyle?" Different circumstances will rate
different materials. For example, families with children will want
something durable and stain-resistant; gourmet cooks will prefer
hard-working materials and avid entertainers will like a marriage of
high style and convenience.
Check out a few of the links for the above "green" countertops that we are now specifying. http://www.squakmountainstone.com/
http://www.vetrazzo.com/
http://www.icestone.biz/
http://www.paperstoneproducts.com/
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Outdoor Kitchen Cabinetry
We are happy to announce that not only do we love to design kitchens but we love to design Outdoor Kitchens as well. Here is a line that we are happy to represent, Danver. They are out of Connecticut and take great pride in their stainless steel cabinetry.
Danver also makes amazing
Pizza Ovens!At the recent HPBA (Hearth, Patio and
Barbeque Association) show in Reno it won the Vesta Award for Best New Product! It's a versatile oven that
can cook anything from pizzas to poultry to ribs and more with a
delicious wood smoked taste
Please see their website for more Outdoor Kitchen Designshttp://www.danver.com/photo_galleries/outdoor03_09/index.htm |
Featured Products  Dacor Epicure Integrated Freestanding Bottom Refrigerator
Dacor's Epicure Integrated 36 inch
Freestanding Bottom Freezer Refrigerators meet the 2008
ENERGYSTAR® guidelines with a 20% energy efficient compressor, use less
energy than a 60 watt light bulb, saving energy in your home and reduce
your carbon footprint. This model brilliantly merges accessibility
and functionality with an innovative modular design system that allows
you to customize each model to fit your personal style, and an
easy to use control panel, which helps monitor the internal
temperatures of the multi zone system. Available in a sleek stainless
steel finish or fitted with an overlay to match existing cabinetry,
with a convenient French door that provides full access to the
interior, the storage units feature a slide out hanging deli drawer and
two crisper drawers with individual adjustable temperature/humidity
controls that help maintain the ideal preservation environment to
guarantee optimum freshness of produce and meat.www.dacor.com
 BlueStar Wall Oven BlueStar's gas wall oven, previewed at the national KBIS convention to
much fanfare, is now available. The 24 inch oven features swing doors,
while the 30 inch and 36 inch ovens feature easy to use French doors, providing
a unique look and simple functionality. All sizes are available in
single and double oven versions, as well as 190 different colors. Each
oven contains a powerful 25,000 BTU burner and a 15,000 BTU ceramic
infrared broiler. Powerful gas oven performance combined with the
striking style of French Doors.
www.bluestarcooking.com
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Our Cabinet Line Promotions...All of our semi-custom and custom cabinetry lines
have amazing quality
cabinets to offer; but some are currently passing along additional
savings to you!
Please see the list below for current offers:
Holiday Sept 7, 2009 - up to 12% off on all Special Finishes and/or Wood Species up-charges.
Jay Rambo has a 7-10% deduction on case construction styles.
Spacial Design is still offering an additional 10% discount on all cabinetry orders through the month of Sept 2009.
NOTE: Existing estimates already have this discount factored into the final cost.
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Green Statement
Christiana has been
pursuing environmentally, ecologically friendly products, and
manufacturing practices long before they have been socially
fashionable. Having been involved in agriculture, they realize just how
important it is to conserve our natural resources so that they will be
available to provide a way of life for the next generation. Careful
research of available materials and manufacturing methods is paramount
to maintaining a green manufacturing lifestyle. They are participating
members of the KCMA and are ESP ("Green") certified by that association.
Christiana Cabinetry is also CARB93120 Phase 2 compliant for
formaldehyde. Although Phase 1 is currently the only CARB requirement
in place, they believe it is imperative to offer the safest product to
our clients all the time. Phase 2compliance allows us to exceed all of
CARB's current hazardous emission regulations for the state of
California. At less than .05 ppm emissions, you can be sure you're
getting the safest product possible for your home.
Lumber 1.Source lumber from managed forests wherever possible
2.Avoid using any materials from the endangered species list
3.Avoid using any lumber that would deplete the rainforests
4.Use reclaimed lumberupon request.
Panels
1.Use domestically grown and manufactured poplar plywood cores (the origin of imported plywood cores cannot be authenticated)
2.The glue is formaldehyde free.
3.Cabinetry interior is maple, which is domestically grown.
Finish
1.Use HAPS, isocyanate & formaldehyde free
finishes in our production process
2.Constantly
investigating the utilization of water-bourne coatings in our finishing
process, presently we have not found any to perform consistently in the
many multi-step processes that are offered
3.Two-component finishing pump mixes only the necessary quantity for finishing, avoiding unnecessary product losses
4.All finish waste materials are disposed of thru incineration.
General
1.All cardboard, paper, and wood waste is recycled into mulch
2.Use recycled paper in the office (copy paper, paper towels, etc.)
3.Sawdust is utilized by local farmers
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Spacial Design & Fox Marble & Granite Event at
The Dacor Showroom
Presented by Susan Lund and Matt Yteka
Event: Exploring all your options in
selecting cabinetry and countertops
When: Wednesday September 30, 2009 10:00am - 12:00pm
So you are ready to select cabinetry and countertops for your remodel, but you have
no idea where to start? Susan Lund will cover the essentials of understanding
the differences between stock, semi-custom, custom and furniture grade
cabinetry. Matt Yetka then will cover the
essentials of what types of countertops are best for your design application
including Natural stone, Granite,
CaesarStone, Zodiac, Vetrazzo (recycled glass)! You will also see the
latest in door styles, finishes, accessories and cabinet hardware, in addition samples of countertop materials.
Instructors: Susan Lund, AKBD
& Matt Yteka
Location:
Dacor Design and Culinary Center
871 Dubuque Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Fee:
$20 per person / $30 per couple
RSVP:
Charlene Rouspil - Tel (650) 624-8283
Please arrive 15 minutes early for check-in. Class will begin promptly at the scheduled start time.
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Special Offer
We appreciate all of your wonderful referrals to
family and friends and now we want to give back to you. By referring a friend to
Spacial Design... we would like to offer you a gift! That means for any referral that leads
to a retained Kitchen or Bath client OR a kitchen cabinetry sale, we
will send you a $200.00 gift certificate to your favorite restaurant, Spa or
retail store.
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Warmly,
Susan
Susan Lund, AKBD
Spacial Design |
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