Welcome to our Blog! http://www.mcewancustomhomes.com/blog Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:34:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 From the Kitchen http://www.mcewancustomhomes.com/blog/2012/04/from-the-kitchen/ http://www.mcewancustomhomes.com/blog/2012/04/from-the-kitchen/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 22:30:35 +0000 Carrie B. McEwan http://www.mcewancustomhomes.com/blog/?p=1213 . . . which happens to be one of my favorite rooms of any house!

Carrie’s Carmelitas

Chewy GOOEY caramel, oats and rich chocolate.  They taste great the next day (if you get them to last that long)!

70 caramel squares, unwrapped (buy two bags)

1 cup heavy whipping cream

1-1/2 cups butter (3 cubes), melted

1-1/2 cups brown sugar, packed

2 cups flour

2 cups rolled oats

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Combine caramels and cream in a small saucepan over low heat.  Stir until completely smooth; set aside.  In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, flour, oats and baking soda.  Pat half of the oatmeal mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 pan (lightly spray Pam on the bottom and sides).

Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.  Remove pan from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over crust.  Pour caramel mixture over chocolate chips.  Crumble remaining oatmeal mixture over caramel.  Return to oven and bake an additional 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned.  Remove from oven.  Let cool for about five minutes, then take a knife or small spatula and separate the bar from the sides of the pan to make removal easier later on.  Cool completely before cutting into bars.  Store at room temperature.

Carmelitas (Download to print or save)

 

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I’ve had many inquires the past few months on the best grays for the home.  If you’re planning on repainting this year consider looking through the newest Benjamin Moore color line – COLOR STORIES, Shades of Gray.  Be careful in choosing the right gray.  Just a bit of brown in the formula will make it warm and inviting vs. cold and dreary.  You may want to also check out Ralph Lauren, Tudric Pewter TH02 – it’s BEAUTIFUL!  Jones Paint and Glass carries both lines.
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]]> http://www.mcewancustomhomes.com/blog/2011/11/whats-up/feed/ 0 Orem Project :: Photo Update http://www.mcewancustomhomes.com/blog/2011/10/orem-residence-photo-update/ http://www.mcewancustomhomes.com/blog/2011/10/orem-residence-photo-update/#comments Sun, 09 Oct 2011 21:02:08 +0000 Carrie B. McEwan http://www.mcewancustomhomes.com/blog/?p=1115 IMG_2079 IMG_2081 IMG_2085 IMG_2127 IMG_2128 IMG_2134 ]]> http://www.mcewancustomhomes.com/blog/2011/10/orem-residence-photo-update/feed/ 0 Pushing Forward to Perfection http://www.mcewancustomhomes.com/blog/2011/09/pushing-forward-to-perfection/ http://www.mcewancustomhomes.com/blog/2011/09/pushing-forward-to-perfection/#comments Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:54:05 +0000 Carrie B. McEwan http://www.mcewancustomhomes.com/blog/?p=1095 The Fall 2011 Restoration Hardware Source Book came in the mail today.  It feels like Christmas morning.  I am in awe as I take each page in {I know I sound a bit dramatic}.  The handcrafted solid reclaimed pine furniture pieces, french style chairs and monochromatic fabrics combined have created the perfect combination of old-world style + modern-day influence.  There are countless ideas on new ways to furnish your home from very talented designers – not afraid to push forward new ideas and mix decorating styles to create the perfect room.  The fresh linen textures and metal industrial pieces used in each room pull you in the minute turn the cover.  Explore the source book online and GET INSPIRED!

 

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:: People’s Choice Award ::

:: Best Home ::

:: Best Interior Design ::

:: Best Landscape ::

 

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