Friday, October 30, 2009

Happy Hallowe'en From Your Friends at Kitchen Magic!



hist      whist
little ghostthings
tip-toe
twinkle-toe

little twitchy
witches and tingling
goblins
hob-a-nob     hob-a-nob

little hoppy happy
toad in tweeds
tweeds
little itchy mousies

with scuttling
eyes    rustle and run     and
hidehidehide
whisk

whisk     look out for the old woman
with the wart on her nose
what she’ll do to yer
nobody knows

for she knows the devil     ooch
the devil     ouch
the devil
ach     the great

green
dancing
devil
devil

devil
devil
wheeEEE
--e.e. cummings
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Wescue: Debbie and Maxie


This is little Debbie, a charming young Westie. Sadly, she has a skin condition that requires treatments for about two months.

Her owner fell on hard times and did not have the money to pay for her food and medicine. She called Westie Rescue, who took her in. Wescue, Kitchen Magic's animal rescue charity, picked her up, and it was heartbreaking as her owner cried.

Her skin is showing improvement, but she needs a new owner who can care for her. She is very sweet and accustomed to indoor life.

Maxie appears to be a mini-Schnauzer, who comes from a home that did not want him any more.  He is VERY energetic and very sweet. A young family who had recently lost a min-Schnauzer adopted him briefly, but there were allergy issues, and they had to return him. That is why we suspect he is not a pure-bred Schnauzer.

If you can give a home to either or both of these dogs, please contact Westie Rescue or click here. Remember, you may not be able to change the world,  but you can change the world for one animal. Please support your local pet shelter.

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Visit Kitchen Magic This Weekend!


Going to the Eastern Pennsylvania Horse Show this weekend?  If you are, stop by and say hello to Kitchen Magic. We're proud to be a supporter of this equine event, slated for  Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5.p.m. at the Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, PA, where there will be grooming and jumping demonstration and other fun.

We'll also be in Barto, PA at Jake's Flea Market, Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and in New Hope, PA at Rice's Market, Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

You'll find Kitchen Magic this weekend at the New Jersey Fall Home Show in Edison, NJ, today until 10 p.m., tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.  You'll find us, too, at the Golden Nugget Market in Lambertville, NJ, Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

If you're going to the Westchester County Home Show in White Plains, NY, stop by and say hello to us. The show will be open tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can find us at the Stormville Airport Antiques Show & Flea Market in Stormville, NY, as well, Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In the Nutmeg state, Connecticut,  we'll be at the Fall Festival in Norwalk, CT at the Norwalk Inn and Conference Center. Hours are from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

In Massachusetts, you'll find Kitchen Magic on Sunday at the Raynham Flea Market in Raynham, MA, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kitchen Magic participates in over 400 local events every year. You can find a listing of upcoming events here. Stop by and find out how economical a new kitchen, bath or closet can be. You'll be glad you did!


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Where Were You in 1979?


Since 1979, Kitchen Magic has provided quality kitchen refacing and remodeling to our customers at an affordable price. You've helped us become the largest kitchen refacer in the U.S. We will celebrate its 30th anniversary in November of this year, and to celebrate, we'll look back at some of what made 1979 special.

Earlier we looked back and reminisced about the top music hits for 1979. We also had a look at the top movies of that year.

In 1979, there were just over 76 million households with televisions, but viewers were pretty much confined to the three broadcast networks, ABC, NBC, and CBS (Fox was many years in the future) or a few local channels. Just one out of every five homes had access to cable TV, and Time magazine marveled that cable viewers might be able to see as many as 36 channels on it some day.

Let's count down the thirty most popular shows in 1979. Last week we looked at shows #6 through #10. The week before that #11 through #20, and before that, #21 through #30.

Here are shows #1 through #5. How many of these do you recall? Congratulations to reader Cynthia Dennis in the Philadelphia area, who guessed the number one show for that year.

1) 60 Minutes


2) Three's Company


3) That's Incredible


4) Alice


5) M*A*S*H

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

Recipe: Pumpkin Pie from Scratch

Reader Helen T. from Moonachie, NJ, gives us this recipe for homemade pumpkin pie:

If you're going to make pumpkin pie from scratch, you want a small sugar pumpkin, not the big field pumpkin used for jack o'lanterns. Wash the pumpkin with warm water to remove any dirt, then cut it in half with a serrated knife or a small saw.

Scoop out the seeds and save them for roasting. Remove the stem and put the pumpkin pieces in a microwavable bowl. (You may need to cut the pumpkin into smaller pieces.) Put a couple inches of water in the bowl and microwave until soft (about 10 minutes).  You can also steam it on a stove for 30 minutes.

Scoop the meat out of the skin. Let it sit for 30 minutes and drain any standing water. Put it in a blender on puree for three minutes.

Mix three cups of pumpkin puree with 1 cup of sugar or 3/4 cup of honey. Add 1 teaspoon of ground cloves, 1 teaspoon of ground allspice, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, 4 large eggs, and 18 ounces of condensed milk. Mix well, Pour into a pie crust. This makes a fluffy pie; if you'd like a denser pie, use three eggs and 12 ounces of condensed milk.

Bake the pie for 15 minutes at 425 degrees, then turn the oven down to 350 degrees and bake another 45 minutes or so, until a table knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

By the way, to roast the seeds, wash them in warm water and dry on a paper towel for 30 minutes. Then mix them with a tablespoon of oil or melted butter and roast them in the oven at 250 degrees for 10-15 minutes, until golden brown. Salt them for a delicious snack.

Thanks, Helen. Readers, we'd love to hear your recipes. Send them to us here.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Kitchen Magic at Eastern PA Home Show


Genial sales rep Morgan Betsy (left) greets showgoers at last weekend's Eastern PA Fall Home Show in Allentown, PA.

Kitchen Magic participates in over 400 local events every year. You can find a listing of upcoming events here. Stop by and find out how economical a new kitchen, bath or closet can be. You'll be glad you did!


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Monday, October 26, 2009

Bathroom Magic Unveils New Display in Allentown, PA


Kitchen Magic's sister company Bathroom Magic unveiled a new display at the Eastern Pennsylvania Fall Home Show in Allentown last weekend. Genial sales rep Jeff Graham poses above in the new display.

Bathroom Magic offers affordable remodeling and refacing for your bathroom. For a free in-home estimate, call us at 1-800-366-4334 today.

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Monday Morning Snark: Cat Travels to Aquarium


"Percy, a six-year-old domesticated cat from the British city of Scarborough, hops the local North Bay Railway to a nearby marine sanctuary, where he spends the day watching the frisky fish and playful penguins before heading back to the train station for the quick commute home.

Sounds like the cute plot of a great children's book -- except it's all true!"

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Friday, October 23, 2009

Come Visit Kitchen Magic This Weekend!


If you're going to the Country Folk Art Show in Edison, NJ this weekend, you'll see charming pieces like the one at left. You'll also see Kitchen Magic.  We'll be there today until 9 p.m., tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Kitchen Magic will also be taking part in the Warren County Senior Expo in Washington, NJ, tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. And we'll be at the Kenilworth Street Fair in Kenilworth, NJ, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at the Golden Nugget Market in Lambertville, NJ, Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In the Nutmeg state, Connecticut, you'll find Kitchen Magic at the Riverwalk Vendor Fair and Tag Sale in Sheton, CT, on Saturday fromn 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by and say hello!

If you're going to the Fall Craft Festival in Rocky Point, NY, you'll  find Kitchen Magic there, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We'll also be on hand at the Long Island Fall Home Show in Uniondale, NY, today until 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  And we'll be at the Manhasset Fall Festival in Manhasset, NY, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

If you're out and about in the Keystone state, Pennsylvania, this weekend, you'll find Kitchen Magic at the Eastern PA Fall Home Show in Allentown, Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. We'll also be at Jake's Flea Market in Barto, PA, Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and at Rice's Market in New Hope, PA, Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In Massachusetts, you'll find Kitchen Magic on Saturday at the Lynn Home and Garden Show in Lynn, MA, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We'll be at the Worcester Fall Home Show in Worcester, MA, today until 9 p.m., tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sunday at the Raynham Flea Market in Raynham, MA, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kitchen Magic participates in over 400 local events every year. You can find a listing of upcoming events here. Stop by and find out how economical a new kitchen, bath or closet can be. You'll be glad you did!

This blog hosted/created by Kitchen Magic. We specialize in kitchen remodeling, including custom cabinetry, cabinet refacing, and luxury countertops in Corian, Zodiaq, Granite and Silestone.

Where Were You in 1979?


Since 1979, Kitchen Magic has provided quality kitchen refacing and remodeling to our customers at an affordable price. You've helped us become the largest kitchen refacer in the U.S. We will celebrate its 30th anniversary in November of this year, and to celebrate, we'll look back at some of what made 1979 special.

Earlier we looked back and reminisced about the top music hits for 1979. We also had a look at the top movies of that year.

In 1979, there were just over 76 million households with televisions, but viewers were pretty much confined to the three broadcast networks, ABC,NBC, and CBS (Fox was many years in the future) or a few local channels. Just one out of every five homes had access to cable TV, and Time magazine marvelled that cable viewers might be able to see as many as 36 channels on it some day.

Let's count down the thirty most popular shows in 1979. Last week we looked at shows #11 through #20, and the week before, #21 through #30.

Here are shows #6 through #10. How many of these do you recall?


6) Dallas


7) Flo (star Polly Holliday seen above)

8) The Jeffersons


9) The Dukes of Hazzard


10) One Day at a Time



Can you guess the number one show in 1979? Send your answers here.

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Thursday, October 22, 2009

Eliminate Mess With Closet Systems!


"A place for everything, and everything in its place."

Wouldn't it be great if that was the way your closet was? Now it can be!
Closets & Home Organization by Kitchen Magic can help you double your existing storage and personalize your space.  
We will work with you to assess your existing space and needs. Based on your preferences, we’ll show you how to use all of your existing vertical space and turn those “dead” corners into useful storage. 
We can fit your closet out with drawers, tie racks, shoe racks, and shelves that make what your clothes, shoes, accessories and other possessions accessible and easy to organize.

With a system from Kitchen Magic, you life will run more smoothly and your possessions will be easier to deal with.

 Call us today at 1-800-237-0799 to learn how affordable a well-organized closet can be. You'll be glad you did!

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Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Laminate: A Great Countertop Choice

There a reason why laminate continues to be among the most popular choices for your kitchen countertop. 

Laminate is affordable.  It is beautiful. It is durable.  It is easy to care for.  It is stain-resistant. 
Some laminates can give you the look of real stone. Unlike real granite, laminate countertops don’t have to be sealed every few months (releasing dangerous fumes into your home). And there’s no worry about radon with laminate. 
If you want the look of a wood countertop without the hassle, laminate countertops are ideal. Real butcherblock stains easily—laminate does not.   
If your taste runs more adventurous, laminate patterns and colors offer bold designer choices. From a retro look that evokes the homey kitchens of the 1950s and 1960s, to bold geometrics that exude a futuristic appeal, laminate countertops fill the bill. 
A mild soap and sponge mop up most spills on a laminate countertop. Avoid bleaches or abrasives, as they can mar the surface. 
Kitchen Magic offers a wide variety of affordable laminate choices to go with your kitchen or bath remodeling or refacing project.  Contact us today for a free consultation.

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Sunday, October 18, 2009

Friday, October 16, 2009

Wescue: Rosie and Kelly Girl



Meet Rosie and Kelly Girl, with their friend Karen. Karen and her husband first rescued Kelly Girl some years ago from a puppy mill near Nashua, NH where she had spent her life as a prisoner for profit. Now she is living the good life she deserves.

Kelly Girl spreads her love and joy to others as a therapy dog,  Karen and Kelly did the training  and got certified, and now regularly visit Children's Hospital in Boston, the Spaulding Burn Unit, nursing homes, and homebound people, to brighten the days of others.

Rosie was recently found wandering the streets of New York City, abandoned.  Wescue arranged for Karen and her husband to take them. Now the two Westies are great friends who spend happy weekends boating with their new family.

You can't change the world, but you can change the world for a few lucky animals. Please support your local animal shelter today!


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Come Visit Kitchen Magic This Weekend!



If you're going to the Rhode Island RV Show this weekend at the Convention Center in Providence, stop by and say hello to Kitchen Magic! We'll be there today until 9 p.m., tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Looking for weekend fun in the Nutmeg state? New Milford, CT, is having its Pumpkin Fest, and along with some very big pumpkins, Kitchen Magic will be on hand, Saturday from 10 am. to 3 p.m. You'll also find us in Connecticut at the Vendor Fair and Tag Sale in Shelton, CT, Saturday from  9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; at the Elephant's Trunk Flea Market in New Milford, CT, Sunday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and at the Trumbull Fall Craft Festival in Trumbull, CT, , Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This weekend, Kitchen Magic will be in New Jersey at the Cranford Street Fair and Craft Show, Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  We'll be at the Westfield Street Fair in Westfield, NJ, Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at the Fall Fine Arts and Crafts Fair in Bloomfield, NJ, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. And in Lambertville, you'll find us in two locations: The Flemington Fall Festival on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the Golden Nugget Market, Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In the Empire state, New York, you'll find Kitchen Magic at the Hudson Valley Home Show in Poughkeepsie, NY, today until 8 p.m., tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. We'll also be at the Oceanside Fall Festival in Oceanside, NY, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and at the Lynbrook Street Fair in Lynbrook, NY, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Suburban Fall Home Show in Phoenixville, PA, is coming this weekend, and Kitchen Magic will be there. There will also be gourmet food and a wine and beer tasting session. Hours are today until 9 p.m., tomorrow from 11 a.m.to 9 p.m, Sunday from 11 a,m, to 6 p.m. We'll also be at Rice's Market in New Hope, PA, Saturday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and at Jake's Flea Market in Barto, PA, Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

In Massachusetts, you'll find us Sunday at the Raynham Flea Market in Raynham, MA, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kitchen Magic participates in over 400 local events every year. You can find a listing of upcoming events here. Stop by and find out how economical a new kitchen, bath or closet can be. You'll be glad you did!

This blog hosted/created by Kitchen Magic. We specialize in kitchen remodeling, including custom cabinetry, cabinet refacing, and luxury countertops in Corian, Zodiaq, Granite and Silestone.

Where Were You in 1979?



Since 1979, Kitchen Magic has provided quality kitchen refacing and remodeling to our customers at an affordable price. You've helped us become the largest kitchen refacer in the U.S. We will celebrate its 30th anniversary in November of this year, and to celebrate, we'll look back at some of what made 1979 special.

Earlier we looked back and reminisced about the top music hits for 1979. We also had a look at the top movies of that year.

In 1979, there were just over 76 million households with televisions, but viewers were pretty much confined to the three broadcast networks, ABC,NBC, and CBS (Fox was many years in the future) or a few local channels. Just one out of every five homes had access to cable TV, and Time magazine marvelled that cable viewers might be able to see as many as 36 channels on it some day.

Let's count down the thirty most popular shows in 1979. Last week we looked at shows #21 through #30.

Here are shows #11 through #20. How many of these do you recall?

11) Archie Bunker's Place
12) Eight is Enough
13) Taxi
14) House Calls
15) Real People
16) Little House on the Prairie
17) Happy Days
18) CHiPS
19) Trapper John, M.D..
20) Charlie's Angels
Can you guess the number one show in 1979? Send your answers here.

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Monday, October 12, 2009

Kitchen Magic is Top Refacing firm in the U.S.


Kitchen Magic has been named to the nationwide 2009 Top 500 list of remodeling firms by Qualified Remodeler Magazine. The annual listing is published to rank every type of remodeling firm in the U.S. for six criteria of success: Annual sales volume for the previous year, total number of years in business, association membership, certified employees on staff, industry awards and community service. Each company submitted a letter or audited statement from their CPA to verify their total volume of sales.

Kitchen Magic was ranked 19th on the QR 2009 Top 500 and received special star recognition for certification, awards and for community service. We are the third largest kitchen firm of any sort and the largest kitchen refacing firm in the country.

“We are honored to be recognized by such a prestigious national publication like this, especially when many of the firms provide their services for all types of remodeling and cover a broader area. We consider it a testament to our hard-working and enthusiastic employees.  We have a first-rate team of people.” said Brett W. Bacho, Kitchen Magic President. “In a difficult year for the economy, our people all did their utmost to ensure our continued success. It’s also a tribute to the company’s values instilled in us by our founder, Jost Fleck.”

Founded in 1979, Kitchen Magic provides economical and reliable kitchen, bath and interior storage remodeling and refacing services to homeowners in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire.

Find out how economical a new kitchen can be, and why we have thousands upon thousands of satisfied customers.  Give our dedicated kitchen specialists a call at 1-800-237-0799. We'll be happy to schedule an in-home visit and free estimate. You'll be glad you did!

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Snark: Happy Columbus Day!

How many ships was that, again?

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Friday, October 9, 2009

Come Visit Kitchen Magic This Weekend!


Southington, CT, will be holding its annual Apple Festival  this weekend. The event will have free entertainment, an exciting Bed Race, an Apple Fritter Eating Contest, and Kitchen Magic will be on hand to lend our support.  Come see us today from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from noon until 5 p.m.

You'll also find us in the Nutmeg state at the Autumn Craft & Scarecrow Festival in Trumbull, CT, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Monday (Columbus Day) from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. And we'll be at the Garlic and Harvest Festival in Bethlehem, CT, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In Massachusetts, Kitchen Magic will be on hand at the Topsfield Old Fashioned Family Agricultural Fair in Topsfield, MA, today from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Country songstress LeeAnn Rimes (above), singer-songwriter Susan Tedeschi, and the Flying Wallendas will be performing.

You'll also find us at Oktoberfest in Cambridge, MA, on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m., and on Sunday at the Raynham Flea Market in Raynham, MA, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In Pennsylvania, the Keystone state,  Kitchen Magic will be on hand at the Cornell Pumpkin Festival in Langhorne, PA, Saturday from 10 a.m to 4 p.m.; at the Harvest Fall Festival in West Chester, PA, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; at Jake's Flea Market in Barto, PA, Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., and at Rice's Market in New Hope, PA, Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Long Island Fall Festival will be held in Huntington, NY, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Kitchen Magic will be there.  We'll also be at the Craft and Gift Fair at Adventureland in Farmingdale, NY, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.; at the Famous Fall Street Fair in  Nyack, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; at the Westchester Fall Home Show in Pleasantville, NY,  Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; at the Rotary Fall Festival in Syosset, NY, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and at the Fall Street Fair in Farmingdale, NY, Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kitchen Magic will be participating in the Northeast Green Build and Design Expo in Edison, NJ, today until 5 p.m. We'll also be at the Senior Lifestyle and Health Expo in Toms River, NJ, Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; at the Fall Festival in Belmar, NJ,.Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and at the Fall Street Fair in Summit, NJ, Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you're in the Lambertville, NJ, area, you'll find us at the Golden Nugget Market on Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by and say hello!

Kitchen Magic participates in over 400 local events every year. You can find a listing of upcoming events here. Stop by and find out how economical a new kitchen, bath or closet can be. You'll be glad you did!

This blog hosted/created by Kitchen Magic. We specialize in kitchen remodeling, including custom cabinetry, cabinet refacing, and luxury countertops in Corian, Zodiaq, Granite and Silestone.

Where Were You in 1979?


Since 1979, Kitchen Magic has provided quality kitchen refacing and remodeling to our customers at an affordable price. You've helped us become the largest kitchen refacer in the U.S. We will celebrate its 30th anniversary in November of this year, and to celebrate, we'll look back at some of what made 1979 special.

Earlier we looked back and reminisced about the top music hits for 1979. We also had a look at the top movies of that year.

In 1979, there were just over 76 million households with televisions, but viewers were pretty much confined to the three broadcast networks, ABC,NBC, and CBS (Fox was many years in the future) or a few local channels. Just one out of every five homes had access to cable TV, and Time magazine marvelled that cable viewers might be able to see as many as 36 channels on it some day.


Let's count down the thirty most popular shows in 1979, starting with 21 through 30. How many of these do you recall?


21. Barney Miller
22. WKRP in Cincinnati
23. Benson
24. The Love Boat
25. Soap
26. Diff'rent Strokes
27. Mork & Mindy
28. Fantasy Island
29. Tenspeed and Brown Shoe (above, Jeff Goldblum (Brown Shoe) and Ben Vereen (Tenspeed) contemplate better roles to come in the future)
30. ABC Sunday Night Movie

Can you guess the number one show in 1979? Send your answers here.


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Friday, October 2, 2009

Wescue: Update on Jane Doeg

Many of you remember the story of poor Jane Doeg, the Westie who was found on a street on Long Island. She had been abandoned after having been terribly abused. Her skin was covered with sores and almost all her hair was gone.

We are happy to report that she is recovering and has been renamed Blossom.  She's living in Massachusetts with a family that loves and cares to her, thanks in part to Wescue, Kitchen Magic's animal rescue charity.

Animal shelters, unfortunately, often have pets who have been mistreated or abused. If you want to open your heart and home to one of them, be aware that it will take a lot of time and patience. Abused dogs may have difficulty relating to people or other pets.  They may have an intense fear of people, and may overeat because they have been starved. Consult with your veterinarian as to the best way to help them.

You can't change the world, but can you can change the world for one lucky dog or cat. Support your local animal shelter today.

Come Visit Kitchen Magic This Weekend!


Foreigner (seen above), Blue Oyster Cult and other acts will be at Wingstock in Lakewood, NJ this Saturday from noon on, and Kitchen Magic will be there too! Come say hello, as you enjoy rock n' roll, classic cars and munchies.

If classic 50s rock and roll is your taste, Kitchen Magic will also be at the Festival in the Borough in Washington (Warren County) NJ, along with Bill Haley & The Comets, Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.  The festival features family fun, entertainment, a beer garden and lots of arts and crafts.
Kitchen Magic will also be found at the Festival on the Green in Morristown, NJ, Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.; at the Fall Jersey Shore Home Show in Lincroft, Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; at the Glen Rock Street Fair in Glen Rock, Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; at the Stirling Street Fair in Stirling, Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; at the Arts & Main Craft Show in Somerville, Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; at the Hackensack Street Fair in Hackensack, Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and at the Golden Nugget Market in Lambertville, Saturday and Sunday from 6:00 a.m. to 1 p.m.

New Yorkers will find Kitchen Magic at the Long Island Fair in Old Bethpage today, tomorrow and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. We'll also be at the Valley Stream Street Fair in Valley Stream, Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; at the Westbury Street Fair in Westbury, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; at St. James Day in St, James, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; at the Suffern Street Fair in Suffern, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and at the West Hempstead Street Fair in West Hempstead, Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 If you're going to the Suburban Boston Fall Home Show  in Wilmington, MA this weekend, stop by and say hello to Kitchen Magic. The show is open today until 10 p.m., tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

You'll also find us in the Bay State at the Topsfield Fair in Topsfield, MA, today until 10 p.m. and  tomorrow and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Topsfield Fair will be going next weekend as well, and we'll be there too.  And we'll be at the Raynham Flea Market in Raynham on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This weekend and next you'll find the Apple Festival in Southington, CT, and you'll find us on hand as well. Hours are Fridays 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from  9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 7 p.m. We'll be at the Hartford Fall Home Show in Hartford, CT today until 10 p.m., tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  And you'll find us in Berlin, CT, at the Berlin Fair, today unitl 7 p.m. and tomorrow and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Abington, PA is having its Community Celebration, and Kitchen Magic is happy to participate. It's open today until 10 p.m., tomorrow from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We'll also be at Fall For the Arts in Chestnut Hill, PA, Sunday from 10:30 a.m.  to 5 p.m.; at Rice's Market  in New Hope, PA, Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; and at Jake's Flea Market in Barto, PA, Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kitchen Magic participates in over 400 local events every year. You can find a listing of upcoming events here. Stop by and find out how economical a new kitchen, bath or closet can be. You'll be glad you did!

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Where Were You in 1979?



Since 1979, Kitchen Magic has provided quality kitchen refacing and remodeling to our customers at an affordable price. You've helped us become the largest kitchen refacer in the U.S. We will celebrate its 30th anniversary in November of this year, and to celebrate, we'll look back at some of what made 1979 special.

Earlier we looked back and reminisced about the top music hits for 1979.

What were the top box office films for that year? Here's hit movies #1 through #5. How many of these have you seen? How many did you see that year?

1) Kramer Vs. Kramer
2) Star Trek
3) The Jerk
4) Rocky II
5) Alien

Reader Peggy B. of West Hartford,CT, guessed the number one movie of the year.

For top films #6 through #10 of 1979, click here.

For top films #11 through #15 of 1979, click here.

For top films #16 through #20 of 1979, click here.