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Liver mush. Cleveland County is famous for its liver mush and the festival that has celebrated it for the past 30 years. Due to COVID-19, however, our community had to do some quick thinking to enjoy our yearly tradition still safely. This is how the first-ever virtual liver mush festival was born, and we at Greenbrook Design are honored to be one of the sponsors. Individuals were invited to share a video of themselves preparing their favorite way to enjoy liver mush for a chance to win cash and prizes valued at over $1,000.
The goal was to have fun, encourage creativity, and find out how people enjoy their liver mush. The idea took off and generated numerous entries from individuals from around the area and even garnered the attention of Charlotte’s own QC@3, a segment dedicated to featuring a variety of local lifestyle content designed to “empower, engage, entertain and educate.”. They reached out to us, asking if we would share how we made our Charcuterie board that had a beautiful spread of cheeses, deli meats, fruit, crackers, and, of course, liver mush.
We thought it would be fun to share this elegant, entertaining dish with you so you can enjoy it with your friends at your next gathering.
What you will need:
- A serving board – our serving board is crafted from reclaimed European pine and hand finished with plant-based, food-safe beeswax. These are beautiful as serving boards or displayed as decor in your kitchen. Visit our showroom to purchase your very own & we can ship to your home.
- Mack’s liver mush – the key ingredient can be prepared ahead of time, fried in a pan, deep-fried, baked, and cut in a variety of shapes and sizes (we did some in pumpkins and leaves). It can also be served cold since this is a ready-to-eat product.
- Additional meats you can add – Pepperoni, Salami, Capicola, and Prosciutto. We added a little extra touch by creating some elegant roses from slices of pepperoni.
- Additional cheeses – Pimento cheese, applewood smoked cheddar cheese, blue cheese, artisan cheddar cheese with rubbed hatch chiles, cranberry cinnamon goat cheese, and artisan cheese with garden vegetable and sweet basil flavor. Truly, any cheese you want to add will be fine.
- Fruit – while we chose to use pears, figs, strawberries, grapes, and kiwis, you can add whatever you wish. Adding fresh fruit adds a beautiful pop of color to your board.
- Vegetables – sweet garden peppers, pickled okra, mixed bell peppers that were hollowed out to hold some dipping sauces, jalapeño or banana peppers were what we used, but again, feel free to add what you like.
- Dipping Sauces – We had fun using colorful peppers as bowls for our sweet and hot pepper onion jelly, spicy brown mustard, and pimento cheese.
- Nuts – roasted almonds with sea salt and pumpkin seeds added a nice crunch to the tray, but cashews and pecans are great options too.
- Bread – we used organic, seriously seeded, thin-sliced bread that was cut into triangles to add some geometric flair to the tray, but any bread of your choice will do.
- Crackers – adding some additional crunch were these three types of crackers: Asiago and cheddar cheese crisps, melting Romano cheese crisps, and rosemary artisan crackers.
- Sweet treats – for those who enjoy something a little sweet, we included some small pumpkin cupcakes. You can add any little sweets you think your friends and family would enjoy.
- Fresh Basil – using some basil fresh from Stacey’s herb garden gave a nice pop of greenery to the tray.
Greenbrook Design While cabinet hardware is essential for functionality, it’s also a key element in the overall look and feel of your space. When selecting hardware, there’s more to consider than just appearance. How do you want your cabinets to open? Do you prefer knobs, pulls, or a combination of both? Should you go with cup pulls for a traditional touch or sleek bar pulls for a modern edge?
These decisions may seem small, but they can have a significant impact on both the usability and aesthetic of your cabinetry. Hardware serves as the finishing touch—bringing together the design while also making everyday tasks more comfortable and intuitive.
Walker Woodworking You are ready to begin your renovation, but you are unsure whether you want to go with custom or semi-custom cabinets. While custom cabinets will provide you with the exact fit you need for your space, they are at the higher end of the price range. Semi-custom cabinets tend to be a more budget-friendly alternative while still giving you the style and function needed for your space. Many homeowners are discovering the benefits of choosing semi-custom cabinets and are learning that they can still get the look they want while staying within their budget. Let’s talk more about what semi-custom cabinets are, the benefits they bring to your project, and some of the options we offer here at Greenbrook Design.
We use it every day but hardly pay any attention to it, yet it can impact the overall design of the home. We are, of course, referring to your flooring, and its importance should not be overlooked or underestimated. It is the largest design element in the home, which means it tends to serve as the foundation of the look and feel in the room. It has the ability to make or break your space and is subconsciously the first thing we notice in a room. Since it is used consistently, it must be durable and functional for the particular area, whether slip-resistant or waterproof. Flooring should also complement the overall design style you choose and be carefully considered before finalizing your choice. Here are some aspects to remember when making your selection.
The kitchen backsplash tends to be overlooked during the planning session for a renovation, but it has a big impact on the overall look of the design, and it should not be underestimated. To many, it may seem like such a small element, but it has the power to bring style, class, and protection to the heart of the home. When walking through a model home or flipping pages in an interior design magazine, the kitchen always has a backsplash that often draws our eye. Coming in multiple sizes, styles, and shades, the kitchen backsplash has come a long way from being a simple surface to creating a glamorous highlight that immediately draws the eye.
Walker WoodworkingThis deficiency has led to a readjustment of space, a call to renovate the home, and to provide a more functional design for everyone. There are also other reasons motivating homeowners to reevaluate their current living situation, such as greater flexibility at home, an open concept, personal space, and plenty of storage. While kitchens and bathrooms are still among the most renovated areas in the home, new emphasis is being placed on four additional sections in the home, which we want to highlight today.
