Project of the Month: June 2018
June 19, 2018 Project of the MonthClick on the image below to discover this neat project out of Fulshear, Texas!
Click on the image below to discover this neat project out of Fulshear, Texas!
June brings hot heat and lots of backyard BBQ eats! June also brings National Cheese Month, Turkey Month and Fresh Fruit and Veggie Month, so we thought we would collide these to make a culinary creation. Who’s hungry?
Ricotta Cucumber Tea Sandwiches (nice and light, and very tasty)
Feta and Shaved Asparagus Salad (sounds weird, but we think you’ll like it)
Crunchy Havarti and Pickle Hamburger (really just a fancy cheeseburger if you ask us, but still delish)
California Salsa Verde Chilaquiles (not sure what this is, but it was good… realllll good)
Baked Ziti with Summer Vegetables (because it has vegetables, it’s healthy… just trust us)
Honeysuckle Lemonade Cocktail (because by now you’re thirsty)
Watermelon Margaritas (still thirsty?… cheers)
Mini Monte Cristo Sandwiches (Your new favorite recipe, we promise)
Grandby’s Sour Cream Pound Cake (We don’t know who Grandby is, but he/she sure does know how to make a good cake)
Ooey Gooey Butter Bars (We have probably made these a thousand times and they are still everyone’s favorite)
And before we split out of here…
Banana Split Lasagna (don’t eat the whole pan, even if you want to)
May is National BBQ Month, but really all summer long we should be firing up our grill and sizzlin’ up something delicious! We thought we would do a mixture of savory and sweet, so that there’s something for everyone!
Grilled Jalapeño Popper Potato Salad
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla Sandwich
Raspberry Chipotle Pork Kabobs
Click on the image below to discover details of this gorgeous featured project in Houston, Texas!
For more details on this beautifully rustic project built in Kingwood, Texas… click here!
Our recipe of the month is always tested, approved and most importantly, they are always delicious! We have done everything from grilled pizzas to grilled peaches, wings to watermelon… cocktails to beer drunk chicken. This month we are focusing on the most important meal of the day… breakfast! We are putting a savory spin on a traditionally sweet breakfast favorite.
Savory French Toast Breakfast Sandwich
Here are some more incredible choices to break that fast on a beautiful Saturday morning on the patio!
Cheesy Pancetta Buttermilk Waffles
Cinnamon Roll Frozen Yogurt Muffins
Grilled Pears with Honey Whipped Ricotta
The exterior of your home often gets forgotten about in the winter months, and sadly spring cleaning isn’t just meant for the inside of your home… so you know what the means! Rain, wind, sun… all of these things can be dirt’s best friend when it comes to sticking to your patio furniture, flooring, and your grill. We have some easy and affordable ways to spruce up for spring.
All fabric (think cushions, pillows, even umbrellas) needs to be rinsed, scrubbed and rinsed again! It’s best to use a soft-bristled brush and a little laundry soap. Some mild scrubbing and a good rinse will do the job!
Wrought iron is strong durable and will stand the test of time except when it comes to staying nice in moist climates… hello Houston humidity! To get the algae and rust away, use a stiff-bristled brush and dishwashing detergent. Fill a bucket (1/2 gallon) with warm water, add 1 Tablespoon of liquid detergent and 1/2 cup of vinegar and get to scrubbing.
Less durable than wrought iron, but twice as annoying. All the grooves can make it hard to get out the grime. Firstly, wipe down the furniture with a wet soapy soft cloth (use a mild soap), then run a toothbrush through there lightly (shaking out the dirt in between swipes). When completed, let dry in the sun.
Simply rinse with a hose, wipe down with a mild dish detergent, rinse again and let dry!
Power washers can sometimes do more harm than good, so we suggest a little dishwashing detergent (if you haven’t notice by now, this is the one ingredient wonder), warm water and a push broom!
If it’s good for tile, it’s good for stamped concrete! Use the same method.
It’s a 5-step process, visit here!
This is a little more detailed, visit here!
And last but not least, let there be light, look around for any empty sockets or burned out bulbs… replace and light!
Weekend get-together weather is here! That means it’s time to spruce up the patio, fire up the grill and get ready to entertain. Our most recent project of the month was built with a Big Green Egg, so we thought we would include some tasty recipes that can be smoked. Below are a few ideas that are tried and tasted, loved and approved!
Sea Salt and Vinegar Chicken Wings
Maple Glazed Smoked Pork Belly
Strawberry Jalapeño Pork Tenderloin
Grilled Rosemary Sweet Potato Fries
Cheesecake filled Pears with Champagne Drizzle
We were incredibly pleased with Texas Custom Patios. Jeremy did an amazing job of keeping us informed, and the job was pretty much completed in the time he said. The workmanship was great and our patio looks like it was part of the original house design. I would recommend them to anyone who wants quality work done. Well worth the money we spent and we were pleasantly surprised that it was less than we thought it would be.