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THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS We Make Every Referral Proud
BY CLAY

by Clay Cox feast that she has prepared for us and,
Owner/President • Kitchens by Clay apparently, the entire state of Florida.
She’ll use the Steam Oven, which has
is the night before Christmas and all through the house not already all but replaced the microwave in
a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…except Mom! her kitchen for everyday use, to do that
T Mom is busily prepping up a storm in her newly remodeled chore as well. But even still a microwave
kitchen so that her family can have the best Christmas holiday ever. does have it uses so Mom had a drawer
You see, this is the first time that Mom has been able to use (style) Microwave installed which delights
her new 48” range with the dual ovens below for a family dinner. her as she no longer must reach over the
She is looking forward to using the six burners and single griddle hot stove to use it. And although Mom
on the new range which will allow her to cook so much more can surely reach me if I deserve a good
and all at the same time. Neatly nestled in its own appliance whack she doesn’t want to reach for much else if it can be helped.
cabinet is her new Steam Oven. If she squealed she would be That brings me to the rest of the kitchen that she had done in
squealing with delight over her choices of use with the Steam just the right color, style and texture to please her for many years
Oven which can bake, roast, convection cook, steam or simply to come. She also had all the conveniences of modern-day storage
re-heat whatever she needs. Even with all that cooking power put into the cabinetry. No longer will she have to sift through
Mom is going to need to warm some things up to just the right the silverware drawer to find just the right tool. Her pots and
temperature before serving her drooling family the magnificent pans simply roll out to her and the lids are already on each one.
She doesn’t have to look for the baking sheet as they are lined up
neatly for easy use. And of course, there is much more.
So, on this holiday season we at Kitchens by Clay would like
to wish you and yours a happy family holiday and a healthy and
prosperous New Year. And yes, Virginia there is a Santa Clause.
Just ask Mom.

Please E-mail Clay with your questions or comments at
sales@kitchensbyclay.com.
Enjoy your remodel,
Clay Cox
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