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How to make the Best Chocolate Covered Matzoh

Enjoy Grandma's Famous...! At Cole's Appliance & Furniture Co., family is everything. So, we thought it would be appropriate to share one of Grandma's famous family recipe's for you to enjoy over the Passover holiday. It's so easy and so yummy! Enjoy!

Grandma's Famous Chocolate Covered Matzoh

Ingredients:

4-6 unsalted matzohs (Find at Wholefoods)
2 sticks unsalted butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 bag of Toll House semi-sweet Chocolate Chips
Sea Salt

Cooking Directions:

This recipe makes two of the "plate portion" in the photo above.

Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Line 2 cookie sheets with foil. Layer on top of the foil with baking parchment. (It gets sticky when baking)
Line the cookie sheet evenly with the matzohs (you might need to break some pieces to fit small spaces.)
In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the butter and the brown sugar.
Cook over medium heat, stir continuously until the mixture comes to a boil. Let boil for 3 minutes and keep stirring.
Remove from the heat and pour over the matzoh, cover it completely.
Place the baking sheet in the oven reduce the heat to 350°. Bake for 15 minutes. Check every few minutes to make sure it's not burning. If it's browning too fast, remove the pan from the oven, lower the heat to 325°, and replace the pan.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle immediately with the chocolate chips. Let stand for a 2 minutes, then spread the melted chocolate over the matzoh and sprinkle the sea salt.
Let cool a bit, while still warm, break into smaller pieces.
Put in refrigerator to chill for 1 hour or until chocolate is hardened. Best served chilled (although might be a matter of opinion, some like room temp as well)

ENJOY!

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Healthy recipes from one family to another.

Cole's Appliance & Furniture Co. has been in the same Chicago location and family owned and operated since 1946.

Family togetherness is a Krasney priority so we are thrilled to bring you a family-inspired recipe from Subzero/Wolf.

“Good fresh, delicious foods are key ingredients in a healthy life. So start with one: one simple meal a week. Maybe the next week it’s two. The act of cooking is powerful. What’s more, eating at home has proven to bring families closer together.”

— http://www.reclaimthekitchen.com/

Cuban Black Beans

Manny Rodriguez, professional food photographer, shares his go-to recipe. This Cuban classic is adapted from a family secret. Watch this short video to see the secret and story behind this recipe and more.

Directions:

Sauté onions, garlic, and peppers until onions are transparent.
Add black beans and cook accordingly.
Then place one or two cups of black beans in blender and puree.
Add pureed beans back to the pan along with bay leaves.
Cook on low heat for two hours, leave overnight.
Add 1/4 cup red wine vinegar, remove bay leaves and serve.

Black Bean Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
2 green bell peppers, chopped
6 bay leaves
6 cloves of garlic, minced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3-4 cans black beans
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 tablespoon of salt
Pinch cumin
Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Salt to taste

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How to decorate with Pantone's top colors for spring in Chicago!

Inspired by Pantone's Top 10 Colors for Spring new hues brighten our showroom floor at Cole's Appliance & Furniture Co. Love the color? But crave a different style? We carry 100's of fabrics for you to create your one-of-a-kind custom sofa, sectional or accent chair. Come browse the fabrics at 4026 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago.

source: Pantone.com

Rose Quartz 'Jena' Couch

The soothing, calming nature of colors in the Spring collections are led by Rose Quartz, a persuasive yet gentle tone that conveys compassion and a sense of composure. Like a serene sunset, flushed cheek or budding flower, Rose Quartz reminds us to reflect on our surroundings during the busy but lighthearted spring and summer months.

Peach Echo 'Birken' Chair

The fashion and design communities, and consequently, consumers, have been in love with orange for several seasons. Coming to the fore this Spring is, Peach Echo, a shade that emanates friendlier qualities, evoking warmth and accessibility. It is an all-encompassing, tempered companion in the playful orange family.

Serenity 'Brooke' Sofa

Weightless and airy, like the expanse of the blue sky above us, Serenity comforts with a calming effect, bringing a feeling of respite even in turbulent times. A transcendent blue, Serenity provides us with a naturally connected sense of space.

Snorkel Blue 'Brady' Chair

A maritime-inspired blue, Snorkel Blue plays in the navy family, but with a happier, more energetic context. The name alone implies a relaxing vacation and encourages escape. It is striking yet still, with lots of activity bursting from its undertones.

Buttercup 'Capri' Sleeper Sofa

While the majority of the Spring/Summer palette trends toward calmness, a few diversions from the theme emerge that offer a contrast. With Buttercup designers reveal a shining beacon transporting its wearer to a happier, sunnier place.

Limpett Shell 'Monroe' His & Her Chair

A shade of aqua that leans toward the green family, Limpet Shell is clear, clean and defined. Suggestive of clarity and freshness, its crisp and modern influences evoke a deliberate, mindful tranquility.

Lilac Grey 'Duchess' Sofa

As in most any season, the need for neutrals arises. Essentially a basic, the subtlety of the lilac undertone in, Lilac Gray, adds a distinctive edge to this classic gray shade.

Fiesta 'Mcguire' chair

The high energy Fiesta is a harbinger of excitement, encouraging free-spirited exploration to unknown but welcoming locales. A strong and fiery, yellow-based red, the vivid Fiesta provides a stark contrast to the calming, softer nature of this season’s palette.

Iced Coffee 'Dorset' Sectional

A transitional color that will take us through the seasons, Iced Coffee manifests as another strong neutral for the season. With its natural earthy quality, the softness and subtlety of Iced Coffee creates a stable foundation when combined with the rest of this season’s palette.

Flash Green 'Dax' Sofa

Green Flash calls on its wearer to explore, push the envelope and escape the mundane, radiating an openness that combines with the rest of the palette in unexpected but serendipitous ways. The popularity of this brilliant hue is representative of nature’s persistent influence even in urban environments, a trend continuing to inspire designers.

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What do you want your new kitchen to be?

What do you want your new kitchen to be? The possibilities are endless and could be overwhelming. At Cole's, whether your a builder/developer, interior designer, friend helping a friend or a DIY-er, we can help! Traditional, industrial, retro, contemporary, farmhouse... Whichever style you choose, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances will fit in beautifully to enhance any design. But first you need a vision. Enjoy the inspiration below courtesy of SubZero/Wolf.

Stop by our showroom at 4026 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago and we will help you with your new kitchen design. Or visit SubZero/Wolf showroom at the Chicago Merchandise Mart and let them know we sent you.