I just happened to see a sweet comment from my friend Mary Beth at Dunkin Cooking the Semi-Homemade Way and it really made my day. Thank you Mary Beth! I am honored to be recognized by other fellow bloggers and it just warms my heart that someone would think of me and my blog with the nice friend award. I am also excited that this is my first award for anything, so I am pretty tickled right about now. So now it is my turn to bestow this award to 8 of my fellow blogger friends who have outstanding blogs. All of my friends have outstanding blogs so it will be hard to choose.

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Barbeque in the south is such a favored food, people do follow the scent of hickory smoke, so, as James Earl Jones once prophetically announced, “If you build it they will come!”

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Often the unique smell and aroma of coffee takes one back to pleasant times with family or friends; this can be a welcome break from stressful workloads or never ending office tasks. According to recent research done on the effect coffee has on the brain, it has been discovered that it definitely improves short term memory and speeds up your reaction time as well.

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Why solid surface countertops make sense?

With a solid surface it is possible to have the countertop, sink and backsplash in one piece. Because of this there are no slips and seams, so the unit looks more attractive and also easy to clean.

Solid surface material is non porous which makes it sanitary and easy to maintain since dirt and grime will not be absorbed. These countertops, which are available in a variety of colors and patterns, are stain and water resistant, so they never need polishing or sealing.

Solid surface countertops, like DuPont’s Corian brand, are completely synthetic and are made from sheets created by mixing acrylic and/or polyester resins with mineral compounds. The manufacturing process ensures that while the look is that of natural stone, the finish is smooth, uniform and seamless with no color variations.

A wide range of finishes are available including matte, semi gloss, glossy and satin allowing the countertops to fit into any kitchen décor.

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