We realize that “pellets” and “charcoal” are not the sexiest topics. But seriously, every true grilling aficionado needs to know how to debate the merits of mesquite versus hickory-flavored pellets.
So here’s a little cheat sheet to help you out. We’ve even structured it as a dialogue so you can practice in front of the mirror before your next grilling party!
The scene opens on Larry’s patio, where he and his friend, Sam, are grilling steaks.
Larry: I just bought this Traeger pellet grill from Rich’s. I’m loving the change from my old charcoal grill.
Sam: Pellets? Really?
Larry: Yeah. Pellet grills use small, food-grade pellets made from 100 percent hardwood sawdust. These aren’t the same kind of pellets used in pellet stoves that heat your home – Traeger pellets are both a clean-burning heat source and a delicious flavoring for pellet grills.
Sam: Do the pellets come in different flavors?
Larry: You bet they do! I buy them in 20-pound bags at Rich’s. They stock them in Hickory, Mesquite, Alder and Apple flavors. They also sell Maple, Cherry, Oak and Pecan pellets.Sam: That’s a great variety of flavors. But I own a charcoal grill. Did you notice whether Rich’s sells lump charcoal, too?
Larry: They do. In fact, Rich’s stocks the widest variety of grill fuels and accessories in the Northwest. Last time I was there, I noticed four brands of premium-grade charcoal:
Sam: Impressive! Do they sell BBQ smoking chips, as well as charcoal?
Larry: Yep. They stock three brands all-natural wood pellets for charcoal or gas grills and they also carry BBQ smoking chips that enhance the flavor of different types of meat and fish.
Sam: Wow! I never knew Rich’s carried all that stuff. Where are they located?
Larry: Rich’s has five stores in Lynnwood, Bellevue, Tacoma, Tukwila, and Silverdale.
Sam: I’m gonna head over there tomorrow and stock up.
Larry: Good idea. But beware. Rich’s stocks an incredible lineup of grills and grilling accessories, in addition to pellet and charcoal. My guess is that you’re going to go home with more than a bag of charcoal!
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It’s fun to dream, isn’t it? When you step through the doors of Rich’s showroom, you’ll feel as if you’ve entered a dream world. Head one direction and you’re at the “beach,” where outdoor wicker furnishings in shades of sand and sky blue dominate the landscape.
Head another direction and you’re in “wine country,” where gorgeous wrought iron bistro sets, romantic fire pits, and cozy loveseats beckon you to settle in with a glass of vino.
Bella Vista Dining Collection by Gensun
Rich’s interior decorating team redesigns our showroom floors every spring to highlight the latest outdoor furniture trends, color combinations, fabrics, and finishes. Pathways wind throughout the showroom floor, leading you through displays intended to stimulate the senses and help you imagine how the furnishings might look in your home.
This season, we’re delighted carry a brand that’s new to us, Gensun Casual Living. We fell in love with Gensun for several reasons:
Not only can you special order any furnishings and fire pits from the GenSun catalog, but we stock a variety of GenSun collections in our five Puget Sound showrooms (Lynnwood, Bellevue, Southcenter, Tacoma, and Silverdale).
Here’s a sampling of Gensun collections you’ll find in our showrooms and can special order. Come on in and dream!
Grand Terrace Dining Collection by Gensun
Columbia Deep Seating Collection in black - customize with cushions in your choice of fabrics.
Florence Sling Collection (available in Desert Bronze and Midnight Gold)
Avanti Dining Collection
Florence Deep Seating Collection
Bellagio Deep Seating Collection
Terrace Collection
Michigan Collection
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It’s lively. It’s radiant. It’s lush. It’s Emerald, Pantone’s color of the year for 2013.
You’re going to see Emerald everywhere – on fashion runways (should you haunt such venues), in jewelry, footwear, bedding, bath towels, accessories, paint, appliances, stemware, and of course, outdoor furnishings.
Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute®, believes Emerald enhances our sense of well-being and promotes balance and harmony. “The most abundant hue in nature, the human eye sees more green than any other color in the spectrum,” Eiseman said.
“Symbolically, Emerald brings a sense of clarity, renewal and rejuvenation, which is so important in today's complex world. This powerful and universally-appealing tone translates easily to both fashion and home interiors.”
At Rich’s, we’re seeing an upsurge of patio furniture special orders in Emerald and other eye-popping colors, such as Monaco Blue (PANTONE 19-3964), pictured at right.
These fun, yet soothing colors make terrific accents as fabric cushions for chairs, sofas, and swivel rockers, deck umbrellas, accent pillows, and throws.
Here are some shots of displays you'll find on the floor of our Lynnwood showroom:
Tropitone 36" obsidian banchetto table with swivel recliner/rockers.
Tropitone table, patio umbrella, swivel rockers, and accent pillows.
Tropitone Ravello curved sofa with 16" square toss pillows.
Here’s the full lineup of this season’s Pantone color palette:
Row 1:
PANTONE 17-5641 Emerald
PANTONE 14-6011 Grayed Jade
Row 2:
PANTONE 16-4120 Dusk Blue
PANTONE 14-0446 Tender Shoot
Row 3:
PANTONE 13-0756 Lemon Zest
PANTONE 16-3520 African Violet
Row 4:
PANTONE 12-1008 Linen
PANTONE 19-3964 Monaco Blue
Row 5:
PANTONE 17-1664 Poppy Red
PANTONE 16-1360 Nectarine
Stop by any of Rich’s five Puget Sound showrooms in Bellevue, Lynnwood, Southcenter, Tacoma, or Silverdale and we’ll give you a guided tour of outdoor furnishings that show off this year’s colors. We also have lots of catalogs from which you can special order whatever strikes your fancy.
Our Tropitone Special Order Sale is going on throughout April!
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