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EPISODE #26-
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28, 2009
Well, we have come to the end of the fall
season of Fusion. It has been a wild ride
since we started the show this past spring.
We had a change in hosts, a change in times
and a change in seasons. The good news is
that we will be returning in the spring of
2010. Robin and David will, once again, be
bringing you the best in home improvement,
home décor and cooking stories on March 6th
of next year. Enjoy this week’s show and
we will see you soon!
Big Design without Breaking the Bank
How can you change the look of your home
without spending a lot of money? To get
some tips we caught up with Kimberlee Jaynes
of
Kimberlee Jaynes Interior Designs
(503-407-9525). A couple of her ideas
included replacing your lamps,
reupholstering a chair; or picking out some
new end tables. A combination of any of
these will get you on your way. One other
tip that she was able to show us wss how to
reframe those mirrors in your bedroom or
bathroom. With a new frame you can go with
an accent color or make a bold statement
with a striking pattern or color choice.
You can also look at tying in the
architecture of your home with some
wood-trim frames.
Aloha Window Coverings
With the
cold weather arriving you may be looking to
save energy and money around your home. Did
you know that one of the areas where you
could be losing the most energy is through
your windows? Choosing a good window
covering is important, not only for the
‘look’ of your home, but also to save some
money as well. Owner Kimo Dejon of
Aloha Blinds and Designs (888-553-3566)
joined Robin to show her some of the newest
and most energy efficient blinds that are
available on the market right now. Aloha is
a local company that has become an award
winning supplier of window coverings. One
of the most efficient of the newer blinds is
the honeycomb cellular style of blinds.
These can be modified to fit any type of
window or door, including sliding doors.
They are so well designed that they will pay
for themselves in 18 months to 2 years with
the money they save in heating and cooling
your home. They also carry other types of
blinds like the Vienna Shear which is very
beautiful, but not quite as energy efficient
as the honeycomb cellular style. The newer
blinds are also very easy to clean, just use
a vacuum with a brush attachment a couple
times a year to keep them clean. We even
checked out the vertical blinds they had on
display that had a texture to them. These
were only one of 165 different styles they
had to choose from.
Terra Casa Furniture and Mirrors
You can
really make a statement in decorating your
home by just changing a couple of large
pieces of your décor. We stopped by
Terra Casa (503-577-8242) to check in
with Linda to see what she would recommend
to make a bold change. Linda started out by
showing us their large hurricane style lamps
that she filled with ornaments, spheres, and
other decorative items. Linda also showed
us some of the different types of chairs
they had and how much of a splash you can
make by changing the upholstery fabric.
Finally, we were able to see the Wall-igraphy
product. This product allows you to rub-on
these sayings and designs to make a huge
impact on your decorating. Check out all
the great decorating products and ideas at
Terra Casa, just 6 minutes east of I-205 in
Damascus.
Mini Pizza Appetizers
The
holidays are here and that means a house
full of people at one time or another. You
don’t want to spend most of your time in the
kitchen preparing food while your guests are
visiting so we stopped by Reser’s Fine Foods
(to check out a quick and easy appetizer
recipe with Chef Barbara Jordan. Chef Barb
has been working with the other chefs at
Reser’s to come up with a bunch of great
holiday appetizer recipes using their
Stonemill Kitchens line of premium dips.
Chef Barb decided to show us one of the
easiest to make with a
white pizza recipe. She picked out some
pre-made pizza skins (Boboli is a popular
brand), some precooked chicken (or leftover
turkey) and some Stonemill Kitchen artichoke
and jalapeno dip. Just spread a small
amount of the dip on the pizza skin and add
the small pieces of chicken. Put it in a
450 degree over for between 5-10 minutes and
it is done. You can add a little finely cut
basil once the pizza cools down. If you
would like to see this recipe and more like
it you can check out the
Reser’s or
Stonemill Kitchens websites, then sit
back and relax and enjoy the holidays.
Micro-plane Grater
We found a neat little kitchen tool that
would be a great tool for any cook. It is a
Micro-plane grater, also called a zester.
This tool can be used for lots of different
jobs in the kitchen. David used it to make
some fine-grated parmesan cheese, perfect
for a pasta dinner or other Italian dish.
Robin showed us how you can use it to get
lemon zest from a lemon for cooking and
flavoring. You can find it at any fine
kitchen store.
Mood Foods
The holidays mean food for most families.
There are lots of cooked treats to eat, but
did you know that what you eat can affect
your mood during this holiday season?
National author,
Elizabeth Somer, joined us to tell us
how to ‘Eat Your Way to Happiness’, based on
her new book. Changing your mood can start
with breakfast. Elizabeth recommends her
1-2-3 breakfast which includes starting with
a whole grain cereal, a protein like milk to
regulate your blood sugars, and a serving of
a colorful fruit or vegetable. Next,
lunch! Keep your lunch light, heavy meals
turn on a chemical in your brain that may
cause you to eat more for the rest of the
day. Once again, a light sandwich, bowl of
fruit and a glass of milk will do the
trick. Finally we looked at dinner.
Elizabeth had a piece of salmon which is
high in Omega-3’s, an anti-oxidant,
specifically the anti-oxidant DHA. DHA is a
known mood booster and you can increase your
mood by over 50 percent. You are looking
for at least 2 servings a week to increase
that DHA in your system. Some other types
of foods to boost your mood include
tomatoes, watermelon, strawberries and even
wheat germ. Some foods to avoid include
coffee, sodas, fast foods and processed
foods. Some treats that you can enjoy
include dark chocolate, green tea and red
wines. Check out the website
http:\\eatyourwaytohappiness.com to take a quiz to
find out how well you are eating your way to
happiness.
Quick Tip – Garlic Clove
Our quick tip this week deals with garlic
cloves. Some recipes call for using a
garlic clove. But how do you pick the right
size? Chef David showed us how you can pick
the right one for your cooking. A couple of
things to remember, how much garlic do you
like? Also, is it cooked garlic or a raw
garlic? A cooked garlic clove is going to
be a lot sweeter than a raw one so you may
want to use more if you are cooking.
Remember, you can always add more garlic to
your recipe, but you can’t take it out.
Masters of the Vine Wrap-Up
To finish off our first season of Fusion we
returned to
Master’s of the Vine (503-557-9463) to
celebrate with Chef Frank Enrico. Chef
Frank and Owner Joel invited us back for a
wonderful meal that included a pan-seared
scallop appetizer, a lobster ravioli and a
wonderful lamb shank with homemade polenta.
We also topped it off with a wonderful
wine. That is one of the benefits of the
Masters of the Vine restaurant; they have a
great wine selection at grocery store prices
and if you like the wine you can buy a
bottle to take home. You can also try small
samples of the different wines before you
buy them. We would like to thank the crew
at the restaurant for having us finish our
season there and we would recommend you stop
by and see them for yourself.
Top Load vs. Front Load
The
top-load vs. the front-load washer. It has
become a big question for people who are
looking for a new appliance. Energy
efficient appliances have come a long way in
the past few years and washers are no
exception. We caught up with John Toohey at
Standard TV and Appliance (503-619-0500)
to learn more about the newest in the 2
different styles and the pros and cons of
each. For energy efficiency the front
loaders are the winner. They can use less
than half of the water than a top loader and
even less detergent, plus they can get your
clothes even cleaner than the top loading
machine. These machines can also pay
themselves off much faster with all the tax
benefits and manufacturer rebates. For all
the details, stop by any of the Standard TV
and Appliance locations around Oregon.
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