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Showing posts with label American Made. Show all posts
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Friday, June 26, 2015

Vibrant 4th of July Desserts

Who has a sweet tooth? We do! With Fourth of July next week, we have rounded up a few patriotic desserts that we LOVE! Here are some ways to add some flare to your Fourth of July spread:

These Pom-pom Firecracker Cupcakes from I Heart Naptime are absolutely adorable:


Tastes of Lizzy T's Twizzler Firecracker Cupcakes put another spin but a different type of sparkle on top of cupcakes!


For a little healthier spin, you can make a Fresh Fruit Flag like this one by Home is Where the Boat Is.

Cake pop fan? This Cake Pop Flag from Bee in Our Bonnet is sure to cause the crowd to oooooo and ahhhhh!



Are you ready for the Fourth of July weekend? We have everything you need to make it a truly Made in the USA event from flags to paper plates to décor and more!

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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Campfire Recipes for Your Next Campout!

Who is looking forward to a little camping this summer? Whether you are camping over night or just planning to enjoy some time sitting around the campfire, you may need some recipe ideas! So, we are here to help you out! Some totally delicious recipe ideas for your next campout:

This Double Dutch Pancake with Raspberries looks delicious for breakfast--but I am sure any time of day will do:


Banana s'mores are a nice spin on an old favorite! If you add a banana, the treat is healthy--right?


What about Apple Pies using your Toas-Tite? Yum, yum and YUM!


If you are looking more for a dinner, how about a Turkey Black Bean Chili? The perfect way to warm up and fill up!




Looking for cookware for your camp out? You are in luck! We have quite a collection of Lodge Cast Iron Cookware AND Toas-Tite! We are sure to have what you are looking for--made here in the U.S.A!





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Friday, May 1, 2015

4th Annual Live Auction Cake Sale to Benefit Relay for Life May 9th

Come one, come all to our 4th Annual Live Auction Cake Sale to Benefit Barrington Relay for Life on May 9th! Bake a Cake, Buy a Cake or BOTH and you will be helping support a great cause! The event is quite lively and we are happy to have professional auctioneer Steve Feldman on board to help auction off cakes! More details below:


Monday, March 16, 2015

Irish Limericks for St. Paddy's Day


One of our delightful St. Patrick's Day decor items. www.nortonsusa.com

We have definitely been blessed with lovely weather the past few days--truly puts you in a spirited mood! With St. Patrick's Day tomorrow, how could we not be happier!

Here are some limericks to add to your jovial St. Patrick's Day mood!

There was an Old Man of Kilkenny,
Who never had more than a penny;
He spent all that money,
In onions and honey,
That wayward Old Man of Kilkenny.


There was an Old Man in a tree,
Who was horribly bored by a Bee;
When they said, 'Does it buzz?'
He replied, 'Yes, it does!'
'It's a regular brute of a Bee!' 

There was an Old Derry down Derry
Who loved to see little folks merry
So he made them a book
And with laughter they shook
At the fun of that Derry down Derry.
- See more at: http://www.irish-expressions.com/famous-limericks.html#sthash.4zIlr71U.dpuf
There was an Old Derry down Derry
Who loved to see little folks merry
So he made them a book
And with laughter they shook
At the fun of that Derry down Derry.
- See more at: http://www.irish-expressions.com/famous-limericks.html#sthash.4zIlr71U.dpuf 
There was an Old Man of Kilkenny


Who never had more than a penny
He spent all that money
In onions and honey
That wayward old man of Kilkenny.
- See more at: http://www.irish-expressions.com/famous-limericks.html#sthash.4zIlr71U.dpuf
There was an Old Man of Kilkenny


Who never had more than a penny
He spent all that money
In onions and honey
That wayward old man of Kilkenny.
- See more at: http://www.irish-expressions.com/famous-limericks.html#sthash.4zIlr71U.dpuf

There was an Old Derry down Derry

Who loved to see little folks merry

So he made them a book

And with laughter they shook

At the fun of that Derry down Derry.

Looking for more limericks? Check this collection of Limericks from Famous Literary Works and Famous Limericks from IrishExpressions.com.

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 

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There was an Old Man of Kilkenny

Who never had more than a penny
He spent all that money
In onions and honey
That wayward old man of Kilkenny.

There was an old person of Down
Whose face was adorned with a frown
When he opened the door, for one minute or more
He alarmed all the people of Down.

There was an Old Derry down Derry
Who loved to see little folks merry
So he made them a book
And with laughter they shook
At the fun of that Derry down Derry.

There was an old person of Dundalk
Who tried to teach fishes to walk
When they tumbled down dead, he grew weary, and said
“I had better go back to Dundalk!”

There was a young man of Killarney
Who was chock full of what is called blarney
He would sit on a stile
And tell lies by the mile
Would this dreadful young man of Killarney.
- See more at: http://www.irish-expressions.com/famous-limericks.html#sthash.4zIlr71U.dpuf

There was an Old Man of Kilkenny

Who never had more than a penny
He spent all that money
In onions and honey
That wayward old man of Kilkenny.

There was an old person of Down
Whose face was adorned with a frown
When he opened the door, for one minute or more
He alarmed all the people of Down.

There was an Old Derry down Derry
Who loved to see little folks merry
So he made them a book
And with laughter they shook
At the fun of that Derry down Derry.

There was an old person of Dundalk
Who tried to teach fishes to walk
When they tumbled down dead, he grew weary, and said
“I had better go back to Dundalk!”

There was a young man of Killarney
Who was chock full of what is called blarney
He would sit on a stile
And tell lies by the mile
Would this dreadful young man of Killarney.
- See more at: http://www.irish-expressions.com/famous-limericks.html#sthash.4zIlr71U.dpuf

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Cast Iron Cooking!!! Great for Winter!!!



A quick peek outside and you will see that we are in the frozen throes of winter! With some days of being stuck inside inevitably ahead, winter can be a great time to savor some wholesome flavors from cast iron cooking. Cast iron cooking has been used for centuries, so there is nothing that really exemplifies great home cooked meals better!

New to cast iron cooking? Here are 5 reasons why you should start:
  • Cast iron pieces are exceedingly versatile. You can literally cook 100s of dishes using a cast iron skillet from pan roasted chicken to pretzel bread to s'mores to quesadillas and much more!
  • When a cast iron pan is properly seasoned and cared for, it remains nonstick without all of those harmful chemicals that go into nonstick cookware.
  • Cast iron cookware distributes heat evenly for well rounded flavors!
  • Heat sources are no problem! Cast iron can be used over any heat source. Plus, cast iron can take the heat that other cookware can't.
  • Cooking with cast iron can give you an iron boost! While cooking with cast iron, you can increase the iron levels in foods. Great for immunity and energy!
 There are so many amazing cast iron recipes out there! Here are a few of our favorites!

Black Iron Skillet Deep Dish Pizza by Menu Musings

http://menumusings.blogspot.com/2013/09/black-iron-skillet-deep-dish-pizza.html

Pull Apart Pretzel Skillet and Beer Cheese  by Host the Toast

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/448108231649128571/

Steakhouse Roasted Mushrooms by A Food Centric Life

http://afoodcentriclife.com/steakhouse-roasted-mushrooms/

Hot Wings from Half Baked Harvest

http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/hot-wings-cookbook-giveaway/

Zucchini Basil and Kale Frittata from The Roasted Root

http://www.theroastedroot.net/zucchini-basil-and-kale-frittata/

Indoor S'mores by Dessert for Two

http://www.dessertfortwo.com/2013/12/indoor-smores/

How can you resist these recipes? Some really great ones and perfect for winter cooking! Need some cast iron? Don't fret, we have a wonderful collection of cast iron made here in the U.S.A!

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For more on cast iron:

5 Myths of Cast Iron Cookware via the Kitchn
13 Reasons to Own a Cast Iron Skillet via One Good Thing

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Brunch Time! Ideas for a Great Brunch from Norton's U.S.A!


Brunch on Christmas or New Year's morning can be a special time for families to come together and connect. Of course adding little extra flair with a more festive than the norm food item or two can add to the memorable occasion.

Fortunately, there are plenty of recipes that can help put an extra exclamation point on your brunch! We have collected a few of our favorites to share!

Brunch would not be brunch without some type of blueberry muffin! A Spicy Perspective puts a spin on blueberry muffins with a delightful Blueberry Muffin Cake using fresh blueberries!


If you are in need of a bundt pan to make a lovely cake like this Blueberry Muffin Cake, we suggest the fabulous bundt pans made by Nordic Ware!


At any brunch table, eggs are a must! Diethood created a Hashbrown, Spinach and Tomato Pie that is not only filling but vibrant as well!


Need a pie pan to make Hashbrown, Spinach and Tomato Pie? We have the perfect one with a cover!


Looking for something totally inventive? How about Eggs Baked in Portobello Mushrooms? You are sure to wow guests with this recipe from Healthy Recipes!


We have some great baking sheets ideal for this recipe!


Of course, you need some snazzy beverages to go with these delights! May we suggest Strawberry Mimosas by Laurie Aron? Gorgeous and elegant!


Our acrylic wine glasses would be great for these drinks!


With some of these ideas, you are sure to put a little more "pop" in your holiday brunches! Enjoy!

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Monday, December 8, 2014

Santa's Made in USA Shopping List: Toys and Stocking Stuffers

Santa is busy filling his bag with some of the best Made in the U.S.A. toys available! We are sure that he will be stopping by Norton's U.S.A. with his sleigh because we have the best American-made toys around! Take a peek at some of our selection including stocking stuffer items:

Our gifts range from the traditional like this flag train whistle:

http://nortonsusa.com/Flag-Train-Whistle-2-ML-41290.htm

To the truly creative like a wool sheep felting kit:

http://nortonsusa.com/Wool-Animal-Felting-Kit-Ski-Sheep-2-WP-1026.htm

For all ages from baby's ABC blocks handcrafted from sustainable Michigan basswood:

http://nortonsusa.com/Classic-ABC-Blocks-2UGA28.htm
to a 37 piece log building set for older children.

http://nortonsusa.com/Log-Building-Set-37-pcs-2-RT-94002.htm
From the whimsical world of paper dolls:

http://nortonsusa.com/6-to-8-Years-and-Up_c277.htm

to a world of learning through games:

http://nortonsusa.com/6-to-8-Years-and-Up_c290.htm

or through lacing, stacking and sorting for younger children like this hardwood, lace up shoe!

http://nortonsusa.com/3-to-5-Years-and-Up_c295.htm

A gorgeous wooden toolbox with tools for the handy child:

http://nortonsusa.com/Wood-Toy-Tool-Box-and-Tools-2-DM-03.htm

And the spooner board for the sporty child:

http://nortonsusa.com/Spooner-Board-24-Freestyle-2-SPB-FR24.htm

We have something for everyone on Santa's list including a Barrel of Monkeys! (Who doesn't need a Barrel of Monkeys?)

http://nortonsusa.com/Barrel-of-Monkeys-2-BI-U3586.htm

As always, everything is made in the U.S.A. With made in the U.S.A. products, you know that you are getting a quality product sure to be enjoyed!

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

A Call to Help Made in USA Glassware Brand Anchor Hocking!!!!

Reflecting  on how our nation was built, we think of the strong men and women that used ingenuity to forge life in a foreign land. We think of the innovation and commitment to making quality products. In recent history, we have seen this production disappear leaving a negative impact on many aspects of our communities. Anchor Hocking, a company that has been producing  quality glass products in the U.S. since 1905, has found itself in economic trouble and recently was forced to lay off its employees.  With two plants, one in Lancaster, Ohio and one in Monaca, Pennsylvania, the May layoffs affected over 1,500 people. Originally, the employees were expected to return to work within a few weeks. However, this did not occur. Only some of the employees have been able to return to work at the Ohio plant and the union has had to make concessions lowering wages. The Ohio plant is set to resume more operations next week but is still on very shaky ground. The Pennsylvania plant remains closed.

Anchor Hocking employees and community business leaders are determined to find a way to purchase the company and keep Anchor Hocking running. They have launched an initiative called Save Anchor Hocking and are raising money through various avenues.  Their goal is to purchase the company to keep it  manufacturing here in the U.S., producing and running a commercial and offering stock options for investors. As you can see, the determined organization has quite a road ahead and there are ways we can help!
This loss of manufacturing will have far reaching negative impacts on employees, their families and their communities which will ultimately trickle to all of us. Helping Anchor Hocking is our chance to help keep their manufacturing in the U.S.A. and keep our country producing these quality goods. You can easily support  Save Anchor Hocking by liking their Facebook Page, liking their posts so that more people will see the posts and sharing with your friends. If you are in their area, there will be a variety of fundraising events that you will learn about by following on Facebook. Additionally, Save Anchor Hocking will be selling "Save Anchor Hocking" bracelets to raise money. Norton's U.S.A. will be receiving some of these bracelets to make it easy for our friends and supporters to help Save Anchor Hocking. Manufacturing and innovation are very much the backbone of our country and are vital to the success of our communities. We need to act now to save this company and these jobs!
Anchor Hocking glassware has been one of our celebrated American Made products that we sell at Norton’s U.S.A. since we opened seven years ago. We love Anchor Hocking and will help them stay in business anyway we can!
**Save Anchor Hocking is an organization formed by Anchor Hocking employees, business leaders and concerned citizens. It is not part of Anchor Hocking.

For more information:

Save Anchor Hocking