 Welcome to our Monthly Newsletter
Each month we will include brief articles which will address concerns that may have an impact on you or your family. We invite you to submit questions. If your question is answered in a future email, you will receive a gift! |
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Using Your Furnace? Beware of Carbon Monoxide, the Silent Killer
Carbon monoxide (CO) is considered the "silent killer" because it is impossible to see, taste or smell the toxic fumes, and it can kill you before you are aware it is in your home. At lower levels of exposure, CO causes mild effects that are often mistaken for the flu. At higher levels, the effects are potentially fatal. Practicing prevention keeps CO at bay.
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Prevent Frozen Pipes
A Homeowners Nightmare
There are some instances that are real homeowner nightmares - one of the most common, messiest and costly to fix is when a frozen pipe bursts. Water from a burst pipe can cause damage to carpeting, short out electrical appliances and ruin furniture. Yet, there are several products on the market that offer homeowners some security against these nightmares, and are often far less costly than frozen pipe damage.
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___________ Recipe Corner ____________
Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients:
-1 cup pumpkin seeds
-1 tablespoon melted butter or vegetable oil
-Salt, to taste, about 1/2 teaspoon
-You can experiment with flavor by using other seasonings such as garlic, red pepper etc.
Double or triple recipe, depending on amount of seeds you have.
Preparation:
-Rinse seeds well and get as much of the pumpkin pulp off of them as possible. Some of the small pieces are going to adhere, but they won't hurt the seeds at all, and might even add a little more flavor. Pat dry with paper towels. Don't let them dry completely on the paper towels, because they might stick! In a bowl stir together seeds, oil and seasonings.
Skillet Method
-Heat a skillet over medium low heat; add pumpkin seeds and cook, turning frequently, until nicely browned and crunchy. The seeds will probably start to pop. If using butter, you might have to lower the heat a bit more. This takes about 30 to 45 minutes, sometimes longer if the heat is quite low.
Oven Method
-To roast the seeds in the oven, heat oven to 300°. Cook, turning from time to time, for about 45 to 60 minutes, or until nicely browned and crunchy. If using this method, butter flavored cooking spray can be used to replace oil. Place seeds on cookie sheet and spray with cooking spray, sprinkle on seasonings and roast.
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We hope you find our newsletters interesting and relevant. If you have suggestions, questions or topics you would like to be discussed just drop us an email at jgeco@jgelliott.com. J. G. Elliott Insurance Center has been "Protecting People's Stuff" for over 90 years! We look forward to serving the Wyobraska area for many years to come.
J. G. Elliott Insurance Center
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Fun Fact!
Pumpkins were once thought to remove freckles and cure snake bites! |
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