Maschino’s has fireplaces that can do both.

Symphony Showcase Artists Exhibition at Maschino’s

Fishing Boats at George Town Habor

 
Maschino’s to host Symphony Showcase Artists, an Exhibition of regional artist whose work was featured at the Springfield Symphony Showcase Home in October.
 
Symphony Showcase artists exhibiting work at Maschino’s include Mary Hamilton, Jennifer Linders, Alicia Ferris, Marla Parnell, Ann Meese, Sharon Warren, Joy Hyde, Nancy Rose, Joanne Kenney, Helen Long, Dolores Bauer, Ginny Campbell, Dave Garner, Mike Kornblum, and Mary Ann Hartman.
 
A Wine and Cheese Reception honoring the Symphony Showcase Artists will be held at Maschino’s on Thursday, January 19 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm. The Reception is free and open to the public.
 
The Exhibition may be viewed at Maschino’s, 1715 S. Campbell, Monday through Saturday from 9:30 am – 6:00 pm, January 7 through February 29.

Grilled Salmon With Red Onion Slices

In a glass dish marinate four 6 ounce salmon filets topped with 1 thickly sliced red onion in a mixture of 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce, 2 Tbsp vinegar, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp dried ginger and 1 tsp oil for 15 – 30 minutes. Remove salmon and onion from the marinade and grill on a greased grill rack over hot fire until flaky.

Wood Burning Fireplace Inserts Helps

Regency Alterra Wood Burning Fireplace Insert

 
Oh the weather outside is frightful and the fire is so delightful, let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
 
As the winter weather gets winter-ier, people want to supplement their home heat with a wood burning fireplace insert. In addition to making decisions about what type of insert to install, you need to line your chimney with a stainless steel flue liner. Why do you need the liner?
 
Line your chimney with a stainless steel flue liner for safety, efficiency and economy. The stainless steel flue liner attaches directly to your wood burning fireplace insert to make a smooth transition for the smoke and creosote and minimizing the creosote buildup. The stainless steel flue liner will provide more heat into your room since it will be sized to your wood burning insert and not draw excessive amounts of heat up the chimney. You will get more heat, burn less wood and it will be far easier to clean your insert with a stainless steel flue liner. So let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Smoky Spicy Acorn Squash (cook on a kamado grill or on a smoker)

Acorn Squash

This is a simple and seasonal recipe from our online recipe e-book Seasonal Side Dishes from the Grill.
 
Cut 3 acorn squash in half and remove seeds. Brush the flesh side of each squash with 3 tsps oil. Cover each squash half with foil. Poke holes in foil to let the smoke through and put squash, cut side down in a 225 degree smoker for 2 hours or until the squash is tender. In a saucepan, melt 6 Tbsps butter and add 2 tsps cinnamon, 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 tsp chili powder. Drizzle the spicy butter over the squash half and serve.
 
This is great served with marinated pork chops and Robert’s Grill Wilted Romaine Salad.
 
Modify this recipe to a gas grill by not poking holes in the foil. Cook just till the squash is tender. The sweetness of the cinnamon and brown sugar is kicked up by the chili powder. Yummm…
 
Have you got a favorite recipe for side dishes on the grill?

Broil King Keg Charcoal Grill/Smoker

 
Thought you might enjoy this short video on the Broil King Keg charcoal grill/smoker – the latest addition to our Grill and Barbecue Department.

Wood Burning Stoves

Vermont Castings Defiant Two-In-One Wood Stove

 
The cozy sound of a crackling fire, the fragrance of wood smoke and saving money is all good. Burning wood is an economical and sustainable method of primary or auxiliary heating. People often ask what they should look for in a wood burning stove.
 
Consider a number of things when purchasing a wood burning stove.
 

• What amount of space do you want to heat? How high are the ceilings?
• What style or color do you want?
• Do you want a glass door at the front of the unit? An air wash system?
• Will this be a free standing stove or an inssert for your existing fireplace?
• Safety features? Re-burn systems?

 
There are operations and efficiency factors and construction material considerations. There are number of factors that make the stove safer and easier to operate such as an ash pan, an air wash system for the glass, and a re-burn system for clean burning and maximum efficiency to name a few. A good quality cast iron stove is more durable and radiates heat better than a steel jacketed stove. A cast iron stove has a unique look and design that makes them more attractive.
 
Maschino’s has a large selection of wood stoves to give you a variety of choices. Since 1952 we have been keeping you warm in winter. Our in-house Service Staff offers installation and service work.
 
A side story to wood burning…on what NOT to do. Several years ago an elderly man purchased a wood burning insert (not from us). The unit was installed and the gentleman got ready to light his first fire. He remembered how his dad started a fire and got out the gas can to douse the wood. The match ignited the soaked wood, the insert blew completely out of the masonry fireplace. Fortunately the gentleman was not hurt and the insert was re-installled. A good thing to not do….