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Celebrate Pi Day With 3.14 Pieces of Pie Served Up in Stylish Enamelware

Betty — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 12:28:31 +0000

Happy Pi Day! For more than 30 years, March 14th, or 3.14, is the day when math geeks celebrate the irrational and transcendental number that continues forever without repetition or pattern. Here at Barn Light Electric, we’re celebrating Pi Day with — you guessed it — pie! If you’re hunting for a new recipe for the […]

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Olé! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Style with Genuine Porcelain Enamelware

Betty — Wed, 05 May 2021 13:05:46 +0000

Whether you appreciate the history behind Cinco de Mayo or just love any excuse to imbibe in nachos, salsa, and margaritas, the fifth of May is here and we’re ready to celebrate! Homemade guacamole will be the hit of the party served in a beautiful porcelain enamel bowl from Barn Light Electric. Handcrafted from commercial-grade […]

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Porcelain Enamelware Keeps Up With Adventuring Family

Betty — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:57:50 +0000

While the coronavirus may have isolated us from friends during the last six months, families reaped the benefits of more together time. For Felicia and Jason, known on Instagram as @everydayadventurefam, the pandemic offered more time for adventures with their two sons, Alex, 7, and Brian, 5. “We view every day as an adventure, hence […]

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New Porcelain Enamel Baking Dishes and Platters Rolling Out of the Oven!

Betty — Thu, 09 May 2019 20:41:40 +0000

One of the simplest upgrades a cook can make in the kitchen is adding heirloom-quality bakeware and serveware. And you thought we were going to suggest adding some handcrafted lights, didn’t you?! While we’re always happy to talk lighting, today’s exciting news focuses on the latest additions to our Porcelain Dinnerware Collection. Our new baking pans […]

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Food Bloggers’ Favorite Dishes on Enamelware for Thanksgiving

Betty — Wed, 14 Nov 2018 18:33:00 +0000

What is the most irritating thing about shopping this time of year? It’s not the lack of prime parking at the mall or even the pre-Black Friday crowds. No, it’s hearing Jingle Bells and Here Comes Santa Claus ringing through the air a good two months before Christmas. The start to the holiday season seems to start […]

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Celebrate the 4th with a Patriotic Skillet Cookie!

Betty — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 14:28:54 +0000

With the 4th of July landing on Wednesday this year, we’ve decided to celebrate all week! And what better way to celebrate than with an easy dessert that’s sure to please kids and adults alike! We’re happy to introduce Liz, from That Skinny Chick Can Bake, who created the Patriotic Skillet Cookie just in time […]

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Barn Light Enamelware & A Spicy Perspective!

Betty — Fri, 04 May 2018 16:45:53 +0000

Happy Cinco de Mayo! While Mexico celebrates the fifth of May with military parades to commemorate the 1862 Battle of Puebla, we Americans have taken the holiday to a whole ‘nother level. This unofficial celebration of all things Mexican often focuses on festive food and drink. We’re here to share a recipe that looks even […]

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Food Bloggers Celebrate Pi Day with Handcrafted Porcelain Bakeware

Betty — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:00:22 +0000

It’s Pi Day! That crazy holiday when math geeks and the math inept join to celebrate the irrational and transcendental number that continues forever without repetition or pattern. Here at Barn Light Electric, we’re celebrating Pi Day with, what else, but pie! We asked some of our favorite food bloggers to share some of their best pie […]

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How To | Last-Minute Advice for Stress-Free Thanksgiving

Betty — Wed, 22 Nov 2017 15:26:58 +0000

What’s not to love about Thanksgiving? A holiday that’s all about food, family, and football with zero presents to wrap makes it just about perfect in my book! Hopefully you’re ready for everything from roasting the bird to mastering Aunt Jo’s classic sweet potato casserole. But just in case you’re still juggling last-minute details, we’re […]

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Enamelware Dishes Add Pop of Color to Mornings

Betty — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 14:52:57 +0000

If you missed this post last week, it’s worth a look. Our friend Erin, who writes The Sunny Side Up blog, chose the Dino Retro Desk Lamp for her son’s room and the results are fabulous! Erin created the perfect industrial vibe with a navy-and-gray palette accented by pops of orange on the nightstand. It’s […]

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How To | Top Questions About Caring for Porcelain Enamelware

Betty — Mon, 15 May 2017 19:22:30 +0000

Our recently expanded Porcelain Enamel Dinnerware Collection has been getting a lot of buzz lately in blog posts and social shares. The heightened interest always stirs up lots of questions! Today our sales staff share the most often-asked questions about our enamelware. Q: Can I put my Breakfast Set into the dishwasher?A: Porcelain enamel is handcrafted from commercial […]

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Wedding Gift Guide | Handcrafted Gifts to Last for Generations

Betty — Mon, 08 May 2017 17:30:16 +0000

It’s still early but the invites are starting to trickle in as the summer wedding season gets underway. Of course, you received a “save the date” card months ago and have been pondering The. Perfect. Gift. If you’re looking for something that will be both memorable and truly appreciated for years to come, why not choose a […]

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New Porcelain Dinnerware Kicks Entertaining Season into High Gear

Betty — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:00:00 +0000

Halloween is lurking just beyond the weekend which means my all-time favorite holiday is only a few weeks away. Thanksgiving focuses solely on food, football, and family — three of my favorite things! Plus, turkey day marks the official kickoff to the holiday entertaining season. With Barn Light Electric’s recently expanded Porcelain Dinnerware Collection, my hors […]

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Porcelain Cups Offer Functionality, Pop of Color in Bathroom

Betty — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 14:49:33 +0000

Sometimes it’s the little things that start the day off right. Like a well-organized bathroom counter with everything in place. Chris, a customer from New Jersey, wanted to corral the clutter in her bathrooms so she opted for handcrafted porcelain cups. These cups not only capture the chaos, but add a pop of color to this small […]

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Porcelain Enamelware Brings Vintage Style, Durability to Entertaining

Betty — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 17:51:45 +0000

Anita loves to entertain in her Frederick, Maryland home. No matter the season, no matter the holiday, she entertains all year long, inside and out. Hosting parties for big crowds means Anita uses many serving pieces. And some of her favorites are vintage porcelain enamelware dishes passed down through her family. “I really like the durability of […]

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Porcelain Enamelware Offers Green Alternative for Summer Picnics

Betty — Mon, 06 Jun 2016 18:24:51 +0000

With Memorial Day behind us and final school bells ringing throughout the country, the summer picnic season is officially upon us! Whether you live near the seaside, high in the mountains, or even in a city with a park nearby, a summer picnic outdoors is a great chance to relax and renew your connections not only with […]

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Porcelain Enamel Dinnerware Makes a Splash on the Table

Betty — Wed, 20 Apr 2016 17:41:26 +0000

It’s been almost four years since Barn Light Electric revived the lost art of manufacturing porcelain enamel lighting. With a cadre of metal spinners and a special oven that we purchased and shipped over from Italy, we re-introduced the rugged, high-gloss beauty of porcelain enamel to a whole new audience. While porcelain enamel lighting was once a staple […]

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Mix Things Up with New Porcelain Enamel Mixing Bowls

Betty — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 18:10:57 +0000

This time of year always sparks kitchen memories for me. My hands-down, absolute favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because, quite frankly, what’s not to love about a holiday that’s all about food?! And when you throw in generous helpings of family and football — and nothing to wrap — you have a holiday with no rival. The […]

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Graniteware Bowls Bring on the Bling at Bareburger

Betty — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:39:15 +0000

If you follow the Barn Light Electric blog, you probably know all about our porcelain enamel lighting. And about the special oven we use to seal the porcelain enamel glass to the hand-spun steel shade. This oven was brought over from Italy in 2013 and revs up to 1,500 degrees creating a super high-gloss finish. In fact, […]

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Porcelain Enamel Cups Offer Stylish Alternative to Plastic

Betty — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 14:00:02 +0000

With three boys in the house under the age of six, Sarah found herself spending a lot of time filling, and refilling, plastic cartoon-character cups of milk, juice, and water. “The plastic cups were too small and I had to fill them up many times throughout the day,” Sarah says. “They were also narrow, light, […]

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