It's Christmas in July at The Granary! This month all Giftware is 25% OFF! This includes candles, pictures, pottery, throws, florals and more! Normally we run this sale the week before Christmas, but we're already in the Holiday spirit so we thought "Why not?" This is a great chance to start your Christmas shopping and beat the Holiday rush! Stop in early and often to take advantage of this first time sales event!

In addition, we now have DOZENS of new floor model markdowns available! We have select dining room, office, living and bed room furniture on sale at both the Farm and Mall stores! It doesn't matter if you are looking for complete sets, or stand alone items, we probably have what you are looking for! This is our largest floor model sale ever, so don't miss out! Come out to the Farm, or stop in the mall and look for special floor model signs. Items will also be listed on sales boards, Christmas in July sale trees and the clearance page on www.ggbarn.com. Once these items sell, they are gone! They will no longer be available for the sale price, so be sure to stop out today!

Last but not least, Summer is in full swing, and your family can be also on a new Play Set from The Granary! All Play Sets are 10% off this July! A Play Set from The Granary is an investment that both you and your children or grandchildren can enjoy for many years! There is no better way to spend quality time with your kids than enjoying the outdoors with them! Our playsets are contructed of the finest child friendly woods available! Choose from over 10 different styles, or build your own! Take an afternoon and bring the kids out to the farm to try out our 3 display models. Or if you're in a hurry, stop in at the mall and check out our Jungle Gym. Summer will be gone before you know it, so don't wait, get your play set from The Granary today!

Summer will be gone before we know it, and you are going to need a place to store your summer toys! The Granary offers top quality storage barns from Weaver Woodcraft. These aren’t your ordinary storage sheds! Quality craftsmanship is evident inside and out. There are six great styles to choose from with prices starting as low as $1235.00! All barns include the following features; treated skids, 25 year fiberglass shingles, 1/2” plywood roof sheathing, 2X10 top plate, galvanized exterior nails, air vents on each end, aluminum drip edge, double studded door jams, lock and key, and 1/4” cedar trim. Your options with these barns are practically endless! Some of the available options include windows, extra doors, ramps, flower boxes, wall height, your choice of paint or stain, cupolas, lofts and much more! Each model is available with premiere, deluxe or standard features. For a few dollars more a month than a U-Store Garage "cubicle", you can own your own top quality storage building right on your property! Our standard barns compare to the National Store's top of line storage barns, but at a cheaper price! Why get your barn from anyone else? We are the area's premier dealer of top of the line storage buildings! Whether you’re looking for a place to store your tools, toys, or lawn and garden supplies we are sure to have the shed for you! These sheds can also be made to make excellent playhouses or even cottages! We also offer quality Amish Built Horse Barns and Garages! It’s really up to you on how you want to use your shed. These sheds really need to be seen to be appreciated. Come visit our six display units at the Farm Store, or see our display in the Findlay Village Mall. It doesn't matter what type of storage unit you may need, The Granary has the barn for you!

Summer is officially underway, and The Granary has all of your summer time decorating needs! Both of our locations have a great selection of Americana items available to help you show your patriotic spirit this Fourth of July! In addition, we have a number of painted items that are available in red, white and blue to go along with your Americana decor! We also have a large selection of summer florals and pictures that will add a splash of summer color to your home! Why not invite the scent of summer into your home with a flavored candle? We have lots of Keepers of the Light candles and cake candles available! Best of all, all giftware is 25% OFF this July!

Don't forget, we have a huge line of available outdoor furniture! We offer picnic tables, gliders, swings, chaise lounges and more! Ship time on out of stock items is approximately 2-3 weeks! Don't let Summer go by without picking up some top quality outdoor furniture for your lawn or patio!

This July, all Play Mor playground equipment is 10% OFF! Now is the perfect time to order your children or grandchildren a new Play Mor play set from The Granary! Play Mor playsets are made right in the heart of Amish country by qualified craftsmen. They offer superior construction and attention to detail, resulting in an exceptional value in home play equipment. There are many styles to choose from. You can even customize your play set to include one of many styles of towers, bridges, slides, sand boxes and the list goes on and on! The Granary and Play Mor also offer playhouses, sandboxes, picnic towers and more! Bring the kids out to the Farm store and try out our 3 great display models. You can also visit us in the Findlay Mall and see our new Jungle Gym display! See for yourself the quality that is Play Mor playground equipment

This month we have two tasty and healthy recipes from "The Gooseberry Patch: Celebrate Summer Cookbook". Gooseberry Patch cookbooks are available at both our Farm and mall locations. In addition, we also carry a full line of other country cookbooks! Cookbooks make great gifts, and this July all cookbooks are 25% OFF!

Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad w/Peppercorn Dressing
pg. 103

3 or 4 chicken breasts, grilled and cubed
1/2 c. blue cheese, crumbled
1/2 c. tomatoes, diced
1/2 c. avocado, diced
1/2 c. bacon, cooked, drained & crumbled
1/2 c. hard-boiled eggs, diced
12 asparagus spears, blanched
6 c. lettuce (Romaine & red tip look beautiful)

Dressing:
1 1/2 c. light mayonnaise
1 1/2 c. sour cream
4 T. black pepper, freshly cracked
1 T. lemon juice
3/4 c. parmesan cheese, grated
1 c. water
1 T. fresh garlic, minced
salt to taste

Arrange chicken, blue cheese, tomato, avocado, bacon, eggs and asparagus on a platter lined with lettuce. In mixing bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients; mix well and spoon over salad.

Raspberry Sorbet
pg. 109

2 c. sugar
1 c. water
3 pints fresh raspberries
4 T. fresh lemon juice
fresh whole raspberries for garnish

Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. Place raspberries, cooled syrup and lemon juice in a blender and puree. Strain and refrigerate. Freeze in an ice cream machine, or in the freezer, stirring every so often until soft-frozen.