The Sinkology Everyday Promise

We all have those types of friends who we can count on to be there for us through thick and thin. They’re the type of people who will support us when we want to try something new, who stand by our sides and put up with the trials of everyday life, and whose loyalty withstands the test of time.

We believe you deserve that same level of care when you purchase any product from Sinkology. That’s why we created our Sinkology Everyday Promise. With this lifetime product guarantee, we hope you see us as your most trusted friend in your kitchen and bathroom. You can count on us and our products, no matter what happens today, tomorrow, and for the rest of your life.

 

When you purchase a sink, bathtub, or accessory from Sinkology, you will receive more than just short-lived peace of mind. You’re getting a lifetime of comfortable, functional, and beautiful use. We are so proud of our products, which is why we can confidently stand behind their quality. We carefully handcraft our products to weather everyday wear and tear, so that no matter what your family throws at it, it will stay looking beautiful and working well. We take the extra time to create products that can handle all the bumps, drops, and messes that come with daily life in the kitchen and bathroom, so you can get back to enjoying your daily life.

Not only do we believe in the products our artisans’ handcraft, we want nothing more than to make our customers happy. There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of knowing you’re making an impact people’s lives, especially in their homes. We promise we have your back every day, every year, for life.

But what exactly does the Sinkology Everyday Promise guarantee? In short, if you are not fully satisfied with your Sinkology product, you don’t have to put up with it. It’s unlikely that you’ll ever need this product insurance, but if you do ever find yourself in one of the following situations, you can trust that we will take care of you:

• Maybe the product you purchased doesn’t look quite right in your home once you take it out of its box. Simply return it directly to the store you purchased it from.
• You might like the product you received, but it was damaged during the shipping process. If so, you can contact us directly for a perfect replacement.
• Or, you may have completely changed your mind, which is fine, too. All you need to do is reach out to us to get a full refund.

But here’s the thing, this guarantee isn’t just for when you first receive your Sinkology product. We back all of our products with the Sinkology Everyday Promise, every single day. If your item has abnormal wear and tear, we’ll look into it and make sure you’re happy. We promise to review any and all requests on a claim-by-claim basis, so don’t hesitate to contact us if you aren’t satisfied in any way.

In essence, we at Sinkology promise you’ll be happy with your purchase every day. So, the next time you’re tackling a pile of pots and pans in your kitchen sink or are saying your morning mantra in front of your bathroom sink, remember that we’re there for you, every day.

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Taco Salad Bake

Sinkology is proud to present Emily Schuermann, our food-loving guest blogger who runs Food for a Year. Emily is here to share some recipes she has created exclusively for the Sinkology blog that reflect her view of a copper sink: simple, timeless, affordable, and beautifully rustic. 

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As a kid, Taco Salad was my very favorite meal! Maybe because it was almost like having nachos for dinner by the time I finished assembling my salad. No, but really – I think some of the best dinnertime solutions are those that involve a ‘build your own’ component. It makes for an easy meal solution and leaves room for even the pickiest eater to find satisfaction at the table.

I’m excited to share a simple twist on my flashback favorite 1980’s meal by adding many of the classic taco salad ingredients into the taco meat then topping it with shredded cheese before baking it in a casserole pan until gooey and bubbling. 

One of the best parts of this Taco Salad Bake is the flexibility to add-in and subtract any ingredients as you please. Depending on the season or refrigerator, each time you make this it may look a little different.

3 Quick Steps

There are 3 steps to this recipe:

• making the taco meat
• baking the meat + cheese until bubbly
• serving with all the “salad extras”

Taco Salad Bake – the taco meat part

• ground beef, browned
• green salsa
• red salsa
• crushed tomatoes
• sliced onion
• taco seasoning 
• s + p if needed

Combine the taco meat ingredients and seasonings, bringing the ingredients to a simmer.

Taco Salad Bake – the ‘baked’ part

• diced tomato
• frozen corn
• black beans
• sliced black olives
• diced red + white onion
• shredded Colby Jack cheese

Once these ingredients are combined with the Taco Meat, place in a preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the ‘bake’ is bubbly.

Taco Salad Bake – the salad part

• Doritos, nacho cheese flavor (that’s mom’s way!)
• lettuce
• additional diced tomatoes, onions, olives and cheese
• toasted shredded coconut flakes
• sour cream 
• Catalina salad dressing

After the Taco Bake has finished cooking in the oven, it’s time to layer the salad toppings and serve. Of course – there are no rules here so feel free to add and omit according to your preferences — you’re the BOSS!

After this Taco Bake Salad was served, I practically kicked myself with a combination of excitement and frustration — Why don’t I make this more often?! It is SO EASY and SO GOOD and SO PRETTY!! And no kidding – that first bite {with the spicy taco meat and layers of cheese and toppings and the crunch of the nacho cheese Doritos and the all important drizzle of Catalina salad dressing – oh what a glorious and GIANT bite it was} – flashed me right back to the ‘hopper seat’ in the dining room of my childhood home in 1982.

You don’t know about a hopper seat? Well – I’ll save that for a post another time, but trust me, the hopper seat is a good thing (at least for everyone not in the hopper seat).

Taco Salad Bake, I love everything about you.

 

Taco Salad Bake

• Taco Meat Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef, browned
  • 1 c ea ::
    • green salsa
    • red salsa
    • crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2-1 small sliced onion
  • 1 T taco seasoning, your favorite
  • s + p if needed

• Taco Bake Ingredients*

  • 2 medium diced tomatoes
  • 1.5 c frozen corn
  • 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 c sliced black olives
  • 1/2 medium diced of each
    • red onion
    • white onion
  • 8 oz shredded Colby Jack cheese

• Salad Ingredients

  • 1 medium bag of Doritos, nacho cheese flavor
  • 2-3 c chopped green lettuce
  • 1/2 c sour cream
  • Catalina salad dressing
  • shredded coconut flakes, toasted (optional)
  • sprouts for garnish (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium, 10″ skillet, brown ground beef and add “taco meat” ingredients. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over medium flame for 5 minutes.

Add “taco bake” ingredients (reserving the cheese for the top) and stir to incorporate. Top with cheese and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Remove the taco bake from the oven and top with “taco salad bake” ingredients as desired. Serve immediately.

Serves 6

 

*more for garnish

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Triple Cheese Mushroom Fundido

Sinkology is proud to present Emily Schuermann, our food-loving guest blogger who runs Food for a Year. Emily is here to share some recipes she has created exclusively for the Sinkology blog that reflect her view of a copper sink: simple, timeless, affordable, and beautifully rustic. 

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Fundido — it’s the first thing I look for on any appetizer menu and it’s the first thing that disappears from the table. Ever heard of fundido? It’s a baked cheesy, queso-type dip with a blend of cheeses and some meats or veggies. It’s delicious and crave-able and surprisingly easy to recreate in your own kitchen and because of that, a Fundido is the perfect food for GAME DAY!

Football season is in full swing and that means it’s time to gather up some easy and delicious Fall Game Day recipes!

Fundido Cheese Trio

For this Fundido recipe, I chose a blend of my favorite cheeses ::

• Monterey Jack cheese
• roasted red pepper goat cheese
• Asadero (a Mexican melting cheese)

Fundido Veggie + Herbs

And a classic combination of herbs and veggies ::

• mushrooms
• onions
• sweet red peppers
• rosemary
• thyme

Simple Assembly

Once you’ve selected your Fundido add-ins, sauté and layer with cheese and cream.

Quick Bake Time

Bake until completely melted and golden bubbly.

The Perfect Game Day Snack

I love this exact combination of cheeses with the veggies and aromatic herbs. The herby thyme and rosemary-infused mushrooms, peppers and onions are really as-good-as-it-gets. My favorite accompaniment are some sliced, toasted baguette rounds. The perfect treat to enjoy while rooting for your favorite team!

Triple Cheese Mushroom Fundido

• 4 oz Crimini mushrooms, sliced
• 1/2 medium onion, finely diced
• 4 T sweet red pepper, diced
• 1 T butter
• 1 T canola oil
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1 sprig fresh rosemary
• 2 oz heavy whipping cream
• 6 oz Monterey Jack cheese, grated
• 5 oz Asadero cheese, (or another melting cheese), diced
• 2 oz flavored goat cheese (I used a roasted red pepper goat cheese)

Preheat oven to 400°.

In a medium skillet, over medium/high flame, melt together oil and butter.

Once the fats are melted and the skillet is hot, add mushrooms, onions, peppers and herb sprigs. Caramelize one side of the veggies before stirring. Continue cooking and searing until the veggies are tender. Remove from flame, discard herbs and place in a small bowl.

Grease a 6″-7″ cast iron skillet with butter.

Layer cheeses and vegetables finishing with a final layer of cheese.

Drizzle cream over the cheeses and vegetables and place on a rimmed baking sheet to catch any overspill.

Place into the preheated oven and bake 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Serve with toasted baguette rounds or crackers.

Serves 4-6

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SureFire Fireclay: Our Hottest Black Friday Deal

 

Our Black Friday & Cyber Monday deals are all fired up: this year, save big on our best-selling SureFire fireclay kitchen sinks. These special deals won’t last! From now until November 29, 2021, you can shop for the perfect sink for the heart of your home—and save big. Sinkology sinks come in a range of sizes, colors, and layouts to match the look and style of your home.

 

Sinkology SureFire fireclay kitchen sinks are fired at 2100° to lock in the natural material’s durability and strength. Artisans handcraft each sink into a unique work of art that’s completed with our signature finishing glaze to create a smooth, gorgeous surface. With a look like this, it’s no wonder they sell fast. Get them while they’re hot! Click Here To Shop Now!

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My New Favorite Fireclay Sink!

Our friend Jenna Shaughnessy of www.jennakateathome.com & @jennakateathome on Instagram, recently updated her kitchen and installed the Sinkology Turner fireclay kitchen sink. She shared with us how the update went!

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When I began the process of designing my dream kitchen, I had two must-haves: a tile backsplash that went to the ceiling and a beautiful farmhouse style sink.

The tile required some shopping and samples before I found “the one” but the sink was a much easier decision for me.

I already knew the folks at Sinkology having met them a few years in a row at the Haven blogging conference. Having seen their sinks in person, I was confident that whatever style I chose, it would be perfect for my new kitchen.  

Having researched a bit about farmhouse and apron front sinks, I knew that a fireclay sink was the way to go. They are durable, stain-resistant and chip resistant. Nobody needs to be babying their sink, so this was the way to go for me.

After looking through the choices online, I opted for the Turner Fireclay sink from the INSPIRED collection, plus the Pfister Stellen faucet in satin brass and matching drain kit. The all-in-one kit meant one less option for me to have to mull over, as the beautiful faucet would match the kitchen design perfectly.

 

Once my sink cabinet was finally installed, my contractor had the sink in-situ in no time at all. Mind you, it took 2 full grown men to lift it into place! That is one solid sink!

We’ve been using the sink for a few weeks now, and I love it even more than I thought I would. It’s huge! Even with the slightly shallower basin than some of the farmhouse sinks. The Pfister faucet is so powerful, that it instantly pushes all crumbs and other food bits down the drain, making keeping the sink clean an absolute breeze.

I will say that you definitely need a pull down hose on the faucet if you’re planning on having a large sink like this, otherwise all the food will get stuck to the corners. We had that issue with our last sink and it was so annoying to clean. I’ve had no problems with our new faucet that easily reaches all the corners.

Having only had stainless steel sinks in the past, I made sure to get a bottom grid for the sink, for fear of placing something in too hard or quickly and breaking it. The grid has been great and I definitely recommend getting it as part of your package.

I think this photo is my favorite shot of the entire kitchen. The sink with the pretty faucet, and the picture window surrounded by tile. Everyone that has come to see our new kitchen comments on our “new” window. But it’s actually the same window that has always been here! The bright white sink and marble tile around it just make the view picture perfect!

If you’ve been trying to decide whether to get an apron front sink, I highly recommend the Turner farmhouse sink. It’s a beautiful and functional addition to any style of kitchen, whether you’re more into modern, traditional or farmhouse style.

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Mini Pumpkin Pie Sheet Cake with Maple Buttercream

Sinkology is proud to present Emily Schuermann, our food-loving guest blogger who runs Food for a Year. Emily is here to share some recipes she has created exclusively for the Sinkology blog that reflect her view of a copper sink: simple, timeless, affordable, and beautifully rustic. 

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Absolutely – this is your go-to Fall dessert! This small batch Pumpkin Pie Sheet Cake is a great recipe for a quick dessert or the dessert table at your Thanksgiving meal! Between the quick baking time, simple instructions and fantastic flavors, this one is sure to please everyone!

This cake and buttercream combination might just be my very favorite, but this recipe is easily adaptable! Several other flavor suggestions can be found in the NOTES section of the below recipe.

For the Love of Pumpkin Pie Cake

This little recipe is one of my very most favorites for several reasons and at the top of my list?! It’s so, so easy. Start off by melting the butter with the water and pumpkin puree. Then add in the sugar, stirring to dissolve. Because this is a small batch cake, the remaining ingredients can be added all at once. Stir quickly, scrape the sides, pour into the 1/4 sheet-sized baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.

There’s No Better Buttercream

While the cake is baking and cooling, prepare the maple sirup buttercream. The key in making a prefect buttercream is to drizzle the milk while mixing, until the desired consistency is reached. For this recipe, a smooth, pourable buttercream is a perfect companion to this delicate pumpkin pie sheet cake.

Once the cake is baked and cooled, simply frost and serve! This recipe makes a mini (small batch sheet cake) and serves 8-12 people. But if you’re in the market for a larger cake this recipe can be easily doubled, tripled or quadrupled. ((The frosting makes quite a bit extra, so you’ll probably only need to double if you’re quadrupling the cake))

So easy AND so good! The subtle warm spices of clove and cinnamon, along with the sweet maple sirup buttercream are such a perfect flavor combination. I think this cake recipe will have to follow me into the Spring!

Mini Pumpkin Pie Sheet Cake with Maple Buttercream

Cake Ingredients

• 1/8 c water
• 3/8 c canned pumpkin puree
• 1 stick (8 oz) salted butter
• 1 c packed brown sugar
• 1/4 c sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• 1 egg, whisked
• 1/2 t ground cinnamon
• 1/4 t ground cloves
• 1/2 t kosher salt
• 1/2 t baking soda
• 1 c flour

Buttercream Ingredients

• 3 c powdered sugar
• 2 T melted salted butter
• pinch of salt
• 3 T pure maple sirup
• 1/4 c milk, more or less to desired consistency

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 1/4 sheet rimmed cake sheet pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.

In a small or medium saucepan, combine water, pumpkin and butter. Simmer, covered, over medium heat until the butter is almost melted (approximately 3 minutes). Remove from flame and add sugar and stir until dissolved (1 minute).

Add sour cream, flour, spices, salt and baking soda. Whisk in egg. Continue whisking and scrape the sides to remove any lumps.

Pour cake batter into prepared pan, smoothing into the corners.

Bake 15 minutes or until cake is set (an instant read thermometer should register 200°-205°).

Allow cake to cool completely.

While cake is cooling, combine buttercream ingredients (except milk) in a medium mixing bowl. Using a hand-mixer, drizzle milk while beating until desired consistency is reached. You may need more or less milk depending on the thickness you prefer.

Once the cake is completely cooled, pour the buttercream over the cake and spread over the entire cake. You will probably have 1 cup of buttercream left over. I love maple buttercream and graham crackers, so plan on having a little treat with any leftovers!

Notes

Looking for a different flavor? Sub mashed bananas or applesauce for the pumpkin puree.

Serves 12

 

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Halloween Poke Cake Cupcakes

Sinkology is proud to present Emily Schuermann, our food-loving guest blogger who runs Food for a Year. Emily is here to share some recipes she has created exclusively for the Sinkology blog that reflect her view of a copper sink: simple, timeless, affordable, and beautifully rustic. 

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I am not a skilled cake decorator and honestly – baking isn’t my favorite. So Halloween treats are often a little stressful for me and that’s exactly why I’m sharing this poke cupcake recipe. It’s so cute, it’s festive, it requires very little effort and it’s so, so good. But, before I start breaking down the steps of this recipe for you, please know ::

— a boxed white cake mix and canned frosting will work nicely too. So feel free use both. – anyway, the real star of the show for these cupcakes is the “POKE”. 

A Classic White Cupcake Recipe

But, in case you want a really delicious, tender and simple white cake recipe, let me tell you about this one. This cake recipe came from my grandma’s 1979 Betty Crocker Cookbook, originally entitled “Silver White Cake”.  It’s a “one-bowl” cake recipe that instructs the baker to add all but the egg whites to the bowl of a stand mixer, mixing to combine. Then add in the egg whites, mixing until fluffy.

Scoop the cupcake batter into a prepared cupcake pan and bake at 350° for 17-20 minutes. 

Poking the Cupcakes

Whether using a boxed cake mix or homemade – here’s what makes this recipe special – the POKE. After the cupcakes are baked and cooled, use a chopstick to poke 6-8 holes into each cupcake, then prepare the gelatin mixtures. The next step is where the fun begins – drizzle 2T of the gelatin mixtures into the pokes of each cupcake (1 T of each flavor of gelatin).

Once the cupcakes are poked and drizzled with gelatin, refrigerate to allow the cupcakes to “set”. 

In the meantime, prepare the fluffy buttercream.

Basic Fluffy Buttercream

This buttercream is really easy! Add all the ingredients to one bowl, whip to combine and add additional milk (slowly) to reach desired consistency.

Decorating the Poke Cupcakes

Sprinkle festive sprinkles over the frosted cupcakes and call yourself a baker!

 

 

I love the addition of orange and lime gelatin poked into these cupcakes! The citrus flavors are classic and the colors make it clear – the party has begun. Hope this makes your Halloween party chores a little more delicious and a little less stressful!

Halloween Poke Cupcakes

• simple homemade cake 

  • 2 c AP flour
  • 1.5 c sugar
  • 3.5 t baking powder
  • 1 t salt
  • 0.5 c shortening
  • 1 c milk
  • 1 t vanilla
  • 4 egg whites
  • (2) 3 oz boxes gelatin, orange and lime
  • 2 c boiling water divided

• simple homemade buttercream

  • 3 c powdered sugar
  • 1/3 c salted butter, softened
  • 1 t vanilla
  • 2 T milk, more to desired consistency as needed
• Halloween sprinkles (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a cupcake baking pan with cupcake liners and spray with nonstick spray.

In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine first 7 cake ingredients. Mix on medium speed (with a stand mixer or hand-held mixer) approximately 30 seconds to combine.

Add egg whites and mix on high speed, scraping the sides and bottom occasionally, for 2 minutes.

Scoop the batter into the lined cupcake pan, filling the liners 2/3 full. Bake 17-20 minutes, checking for doneness at 17 minutes by looking for an even golden color on the top and inserting a toothpick (that when removed, comes out clean).

Allow cupcakes to cool for 10 minutes.

While cupcakes are cooling, combine 1 packet of gelatin and 1 c boiling water (do this separately for the orange and lime gelatin). Stir the mixture to dissolve the gelatin into the water. Allow gelatin mixtures to cool for 10 minutes.

Use a chopstick to gently poke 6-8 holes into each cupcake.

To prepare the simple buttercream, place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat, starting on low-speed and increasing to high-speed for 3 minutes (scraping the sides and bottom to evenly incorporate). Add additional milk to reach desired, stiff but fluffy consistency.

After gelatin mixtures have cooled, pour 1 T orange gelatin in half of the cupcake holes and 1 T lime gelatin in the other half of the holes (so that each cupcake has both lime and orange gelatin added). Allow cupcakes to “set” for 30 minutes in the refrigerator before frosting.

Top with prepared buttercream and sprinkles and serve.

Makes 15

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