It's that Time of Year to Think about Outdoor Cooking Again!
Greetings!

These are crazy times for all of us, but one thing is for sure we are all cooking more at home! And this is also the time of year we like to sit outside and enjoy the great weather South Carolina provides us. Living in this wonderful warm weather climate allows us to utilize our outdoor spaces so much longer than most of the country. What better reason to create an outdoor living space that extends the livable square footage of your home. Our website's Outdoor Inspirations Gallery is full of ideas to do just that! CHW is working through these crazy times by working remotely or meeting in a sanitary way one-on-one with our clients in our showroom. So when you are ready to start your project, contact us to set up a free consultation to see just what your new outdoor space could look like!
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What is the Best Type of Grill for You?
Gone are the days when a traditional grill was all a client would ask for in their new outdoor space. We are seeing a trend where clients are asking for at least two types of grills, or at the very least clients are asking us to switch that old basic gas grill out for an improved model with lots of new features that didn't exist twenty years ago.

Here are a few of the top sellers we see going into outdoor kitchens all over the Midlands. If you haven't thought about updating your outdoor kitchen (or adding one), you will after you see all these grills have to offer. Bring on summer!
With its circular flattop cooking surface, Evo lets you prepare virtually any cuisine from any angle, which makes it ideal for entertaining. By cooking foods directly on the cook surface, you can sear, sauté, grill, toast and stirfry. Indirectly, you can use pots or pans to boil, braise, poach or steam. The Evo does EVERYTHING!
An ancient, Asian-style grill, the kamado is a thick-walled cooker that imparts rich, smoky flavor to meats, fish and vegetables. Relatively unchanged for centuries, air flows through the grill’s ceramic body and out its vented dome, lump charcoal comes to life as smoke and heat. Kamado Joe is proud to draw on that tradition, modernizing the grill’s classic style with unparalleled craftsmanship, innovative accessories and a range of flexible cooking surfaces. Accessories available include a rotisserie and a pizza oven insert... making this versatile grill even more versatile!
Their designs are truly unique, with exclusive geometric shapes, contoured angles, seamless welds and hi-polished accents. Every grill is an intriguing blend of modern design and classic elegance, making them a perfect match for all architectural designs. The variety of products available is endless... including premium grills, pellet & smoker grills, warming drawers, bar accessories and ventilation.
When you are ready to start your outdoor project, contact us so one of our designers can work with you to create a space you can enjoy for years to come with products that will withstand the elements mother nature throws at us. And don't forget to check out our website's Outdoor Inspirations Gallery to start dreaming of your new space!
Product Spotlight!
Expanding the usability of your home and workspaces has never been easier. Challenger Designs creates turnkey solutions to transform small spaces into functional work areas and irresistible entertainment zones. Enhance your indoor and outdoor living with their high-quality, lightweight, durable solutions for the grill, pool area, patio or garage.

Check out their website for all they have to offer, or contact us today if there is something custom we can design for you.
FREE DESIGN
of your new outdoor space!
We will waive our design retainer fee so you can see just how great your new outdoor space could be!
Expires May 8, 2020
Mention the code OUTDOOR when you call to schedule your appointment!
This Month's Feature Recipe
Garlic Butter Steak & Shrimp
Grilled Steak & Shrimp (SURF AND TURF) slathered in garlic butter makes for the BEST steak recipe! A gourmet steak dinner that tastes like something out of a restaurant, ready and on the table in less than 15 minutes grilled right at home!

For steaks, you can use Strip, Sirloin, Rib-eye, T-bone, Fillet or Porterhouse steaks.
Tail on or off shrimp are fine. If grilling frozen shrimp, thaw first and pat dry with paper towel before grilling.
Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, (or 1 tablespoon minced garlic)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 New York Steak strip steaks (Porterhouse steaks)
  • Salt and pepper
  • 8 ounces (250 g) shrimp deveined, tails on or off

Instructions
  1. Mix together butter, garlic and fresh chopped parsley. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. Heat a large grill over high heat. Lightly grease grill plates with oil. Pat steaks dry with paper towel. Brush lightly with oil and generously season with salt and pepper.
  3. Grill steaks for 4-5 minutes each side until browned and cooked to desired doneness. Spread half of the butter all over steaks. Transfer steaks to a warm plate and let rest for 5 minutes.
  4. While steaks are resting, melt remaining butter. Season shrimp with salt and pepper. 
  5. Reduce heat to medium and grill your shrimp for 5-6 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of your shrimp. Flip each one halfway through cook time and continue cooking until they turn nice and pink in color while white and opaque on the inside.
  6. Toss remaining butter through shrimp and serve with steak!
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