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Jul32014

Kitchen Refrigerator Tips

Kitchen Refrigerator Tips

This month we’re giving away a “Deluxe Kitchen Package” so here are some interesting kitchen tips for you. There are some foods that are actively made worse by refrigeration. These are the items you should absolutely keep away from cold. Definitely Don’t Refrigerate…   Potatoes Refrigeration causes the starch in…

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Jun272014

How Does Consort Build A Better Home?

How Does Consort Build A Better Home?

See for yourself… Consort Homes Difference #369 – AIR CONDITIONER UNITS ON BRACKETS   Consort Homes installs all air conditioners on foundation mounted brackets.  This prevents exterior elements from clogging the unit. Benefits to homeowners: Helps prevent potential damage to the home at ground level. We invite you to examine our…

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Jun42014

How Does Consort Build A Better Home?

How Does Consort Build A Better Home?

See for yourself… Consort Homes Difference #349 – ARCHITECTURALLY ENHANCED EXTERIORS                 Better homes, better living, better value! Consort Homes offers multiple exterior finishes and siding applications with a variety of trim colors and types that enhances streetscapes and curb appeal. We invite you to examine…

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May272014

Three Consort Homes Neighborhoods Racing to Close-Out

Three Consort Homes Neighborhoods Racing to Close-Out

ST. LOUIS, May 27, 2014 –    Andrew Fox is definitely making his mark as the newest addition to Consort Homes’ sales team.  Responsible for the builder’s new-home communities in Arnold and Imperial, Fox has led all three neighborhoods to the brink of close-out since the first of the year. Although…

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Apr102014

How Does Consort Build A Better Home?

How Does Consort Build A Better Home?

See for yourself… Consort Homes Difference #329 – Basement Stairway Better homes, better living, better value! Finished Basement Stairway Painted walls, treads, and raisers create a more appealing basement area. Our basements enhance resale value in addition to reducing cost of future basement finishing. We invite you to examine our company carefully. Then…

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Mar172014

Irish Stew

Irish Stew

  Ingredients: 2 medium-sized onions, chopped Oil, for frying 1 -ounce butter 1 sprig dried thyme 2 1/2 pounds best end of lamb neck, cut into large pieces 7 carrots, chopped lengthways into 2-inch pieces 2 tablespoons pearl barley 5 cups chicken stock, recipe follows Salt (recommended: Fleur du Sel)…

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Feb72014

How Does Consort Build a Better Home?

How Does Consort Build a Better Home?

See for yourself… Consort Homes Difference #327 – Sealing Package Better homes, better living, better value! Sealing Package A tightly sealed home improves comfort and indoor air quality while reducing maintenance. Sealing exterior penetrations in your home’s envelope will reduce drafts, condensation, pollen and noise. We invite you to examine…

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Dec162013

Layered Peppermint Bark – the perfect holiday treat

Layered Peppermint Bark – the perfect holiday treat

Layered Peppermint Bark Ingredients: – 20 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped, divided – 30 peppermint candies, crushed, divided – 10 ounces dark chocolate, coarsely chopped – 6 tablespoons heavy cream – 1 teaspoon peppermint extract Directions: 1. Line a 9×12 inch baking pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. 2….

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Nov262013

Reasons to be Thankful: 10 Children’s Books About Thanksgiving

Reasons to be Thankful: 10 Children’s Books About Thanksgiving

Take some time this year not only to be thankful, but to remind our children just how this time of year came about and the ways we continue it in our homes today. Squanto’s Journey: The Story of the First Thanksgiving In 1620 an English ship called the Mayflower landed…

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Oct242013

7 Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips for a Fun-tastic Halloween

7 Trick-or-Treating Safety Tips for a Fun-tastic Halloween

Source: http://www.babble.com/latina/5-trick-or-treating-safety-tips-for-a-fun-tastic-halloween/ As parents, creating a safe environment for our children is always on our minds. With Halloween just ten days away, it is important that we make sure our kids are going out with so much more than cute costumes. Creating a plan before the big night helps us…

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