Whenever I take this fabulous dish to a party I always come home with an empty bow.!
2 cups (8oz) Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
1/2 cup Sour Cream
1/4 cup Parmesan grated
3 Garlic Cloves crushed
14 oz Artichoke Hearts chopped and drained
16-20 oz Cream Cheese
10 oz Spinach - frozen and thawed
6 oz Feta Cheese, crumbled
Black Pepper to taste
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Combine 1 1/2 cup Mozzarella, Sour Cream, 2 T. Parmesan and rest of the ingredients in large bowl and stir until well blended.(if does not blend well put in oven for 5-7 minutes). Spoon mixture into 2 qt baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup Mozzarella and 2 T Parmesan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly and golden. Serve with tortilla chips, bread or pita chips.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Winter care for Swimming Pools
SWIMMING POOLS
Residential Service companies do not cover pool equipment if damage is caused by freezing.
When the air temperature drops below 32 degrees and ice forms on the tile and surface of the pool, additional steps are necessary. Remember that ice expands larger than the water it comes from.
Place sealed plastic containers that float in the pool, to help keep the surface from freezing.
Break up ice as soon as it starts to form to prevent ice expansion damage.
Don't backwash a filter during freezing conditions.
Keep skimmer and skimmer doors clear of ice.
Maintain water levels (evaporation of water is normal even during the cold weather months). If water gets low in the pool, the bearings could fail and the pump could draw air or dry up - that is bad!
If you run your heater during low freezing conditions, this may cause damage to the heater.
Run the heater with discretion in the winter.
Circulate pool water for a minimum of 6 hours a day, especially during the coldest time: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Residential Service companies do not cover pool equipment if damage is caused by freezing.
When the air temperature drops below 32 degrees and ice forms on the tile and surface of the pool, additional steps are necessary. Remember that ice expands larger than the water it comes from.
Place sealed plastic containers that float in the pool, to help keep the surface from freezing.
Break up ice as soon as it starts to form to prevent ice expansion damage.
Don't backwash a filter during freezing conditions.
Keep skimmer and skimmer doors clear of ice.
Maintain water levels (evaporation of water is normal even during the cold weather months). If water gets low in the pool, the bearings could fail and the pump could draw air or dry up - that is bad!
If you run your heater during low freezing conditions, this may cause damage to the heater.
Run the heater with discretion in the winter.
Circulate pool water for a minimum of 6 hours a day, especially during the coldest time: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Inspiring Quote January 20, 2012
"Dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price." - Vince Lombardi
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Kim's Fantastic BBQ Pulled Pork Shoulder
Ingredients
Dry Rub:
2 Tbsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. fresh ground black pepper
1/4 Cup garlic powder
2 Tbsp. celery seed
1/4 cup paprika
2 Tbsp. cumin
2 Tbsp. coriander
1 Tbsp ginger
3-5 lbs pork shoulder roast (I prefer bone in)
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 head of garlic, split through the equator
2 bay leafs
1 medium onion sliced
1 fresh jalapeno chopped
1/4 cup Dijon
1 quart unsweetened apple juice
1 quart low-sodium chicken stock
Directions:
To make dry rub:
Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well.
To make pork shoulder:
Rub pork shoulder all over with dry rub marinate over night wrap with plastic wrap. In the base of the slow cooker, layer with onions. Place the pork in the slow cooker and add garlic, bay leaf, thyme, jalapeno and Dijon. Pour the apple juice and chicken stock in over the pork. Set the slow cooker on low for 6 -8 hours until the pork is falling apart.
Dry Rub:
2 Tbsp. kosher salt
1 Tbsp. fresh ground black pepper
1/4 Cup garlic powder
2 Tbsp. celery seed
1/4 cup paprika
2 Tbsp. cumin
2 Tbsp. coriander
1 Tbsp ginger
3-5 lbs pork shoulder roast (I prefer bone in)
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1 head of garlic, split through the equator
2 bay leafs
1 medium onion sliced
1 fresh jalapeno chopped
1/4 cup Dijon
1 quart unsweetened apple juice
1 quart low-sodium chicken stock
Directions:
To make dry rub:
Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well.
To make pork shoulder:
Rub pork shoulder all over with dry rub marinate over night wrap with plastic wrap. In the base of the slow cooker, layer with onions. Place the pork in the slow cooker and add garlic, bay leaf, thyme, jalapeno and Dijon. Pour the apple juice and chicken stock in over the pork. Set the slow cooker on low for 6 -8 hours until the pork is falling apart.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Get a jump on your taxes... how to get organized for filing that return!
Get a jump on your taxes...
how to get organized for filing that return!
Nobody takes in more money than the Internal Revenue Service -- and they do it without giving us any pleasure for our efforts! We can't make doing your taxes fun, but we can give you some tips to take the pain out of tax preparation. The key is to do a little advanced planning and organization. And if you know what information you'll need, it will speed up the process of doing your return -- and getting your refund!
Organize your papers and files. It's a good idea to have a system for managing your finances. It doesn't matter if it's simple or sophisticated, just that it's an approach you'll actually use. Many people like a basic three-folder system they keep up with year-round.
* Folder 1–Income: Salary, dividends, earnings, distributions, checking account interest; and don't forget the 1099 Form you got when you redeemed that savings bond.
* Folder 2–Expenses and Deductions: Make files for major categories like contributions, medical, and business expenses; put in canceled checks, bills, statements and receipts, mortgage statements, investment-related expenses, medical bills, child-care costs, and non-reimbursed business expenses for things like gas, food, and lodging.
* Folder 3–Investments: This can include investment account statements, 1099 Forms, and K-1 Forms for certain trusts or partnerships; ask a CPA or Financial Advisor for advice, as you should with all tax questions..
There are also some easy-to-use software programs. Just go online, search "tax preparation programs" and check out what's available.
Don't procrastinate. Get started now! Putting off preparing your tax return until April 14 is never a good idea. There 's a greater possibility you'll make mistakes. And if you're working with a tax preparer, that person may not have time to complete your return by the deadline. Even if you file for an extension, you'll still have to pay what you owe by April 15 to avoid penalties and interest. And if you're due a refund, you'll have to wait.
Use a professional. If you're overwhelmed just organizing your papers, hire a professional to do your return. This is an especially good idea if your tax situation is the least bit complex, including lots of investments, the purchase or sale of a business, or a 1031 exchange of property that defers capital gains or losses. Ask a CPA or Financial Advisor for advice.
Get free help from the IRS. Go to www.irs.gov and download IRS Publication 17 (2010): Your Federal Income Tax, available in both English and Spanish. This is the authority for answers to lots of tax questions. There's also a toll-free IRS TeleTax service at 800-829-4477 with recorded messages on lots of topics. Any other questions can get answers at the IRS help line: 800-829-1040.
Search around the IRS website. You'll find a truly mammoth site at www.irs.gov. It offers forms, instructions, and publications to download; you can find information on tax law, plus answers to frequently asked tax questions. The best way to navigate your way through all this is to click on "Site Map", "Individuals", and then "1040 Central" for a more manageable range of options.
So get started now! And good luck!
WINTER HOME SAFETY TIPS...
Every home should have both smoke detectors and a carbon monoxide detector installed. But they can't protect you unless their batteries work. It's a good idea to change detector batteries when you reset your clocks in the Spring and Fall. If you didn't do it last November, do it now! Also check manufacturers' recommendations to see if the units are due for replacement, which is necessary from time to time.
If you live in a seasonally cold part of the country, check that vents are not blocked by accumulated snow and ice; your furnace and some appliances like the clothes dryer vent to the outside of your house, through the roof, foundation, or siding.
Wherever you live, periodically check your furnace room and remove flammable items stored near your heating system.
how to get organized for filing that return!
Nobody takes in more money than the Internal Revenue Service -- and they do it without giving us any pleasure for our efforts! We can't make doing your taxes fun, but we can give you some tips to take the pain out of tax preparation. The key is to do a little advanced planning and organization. And if you know what information you'll need, it will speed up the process of doing your return -- and getting your refund!
Organize your papers and files. It's a good idea to have a system for managing your finances. It doesn't matter if it's simple or sophisticated, just that it's an approach you'll actually use. Many people like a basic three-folder system they keep up with year-round.
* Folder 1–Income: Salary, dividends, earnings, distributions, checking account interest; and don't forget the 1099 Form you got when you redeemed that savings bond.
* Folder 2–Expenses and Deductions: Make files for major categories like contributions, medical, and business expenses; put in canceled checks, bills, statements and receipts, mortgage statements, investment-related expenses, medical bills, child-care costs, and non-reimbursed business expenses for things like gas, food, and lodging.
* Folder 3–Investments: This can include investment account statements, 1099 Forms, and K-1 Forms for certain trusts or partnerships; ask a CPA or Financial Advisor for advice, as you should with all tax questions..
There are also some easy-to-use software programs. Just go online, search "tax preparation programs" and check out what's available.
Don't procrastinate. Get started now! Putting off preparing your tax return until April 14 is never a good idea. There 's a greater possibility you'll make mistakes. And if you're working with a tax preparer, that person may not have time to complete your return by the deadline. Even if you file for an extension, you'll still have to pay what you owe by April 15 to avoid penalties and interest. And if you're due a refund, you'll have to wait.
Use a professional. If you're overwhelmed just organizing your papers, hire a professional to do your return. This is an especially good idea if your tax situation is the least bit complex, including lots of investments, the purchase or sale of a business, or a 1031 exchange of property that defers capital gains or losses. Ask a CPA or Financial Advisor for advice.
Get free help from the IRS. Go to www.irs.gov and download IRS Publication 17 (2010): Your Federal Income Tax, available in both English and Spanish. This is the authority for answers to lots of tax questions. There's also a toll-free IRS TeleTax service at 800-829-4477 with recorded messages on lots of topics. Any other questions can get answers at the IRS help line: 800-829-1040.
Search around the IRS website. You'll find a truly mammoth site at www.irs.gov. It offers forms, instructions, and publications to download; you can find information on tax law, plus answers to frequently asked tax questions. The best way to navigate your way through all this is to click on "Site Map", "Individuals", and then "1040 Central" for a more manageable range of options.
So get started now! And good luck!
WINTER HOME SAFETY TIPS...
Every home should have both smoke detectors and a carbon monoxide detector installed. But they can't protect you unless their batteries work. It's a good idea to change detector batteries when you reset your clocks in the Spring and Fall. If you didn't do it last November, do it now! Also check manufacturers' recommendations to see if the units are due for replacement, which is necessary from time to time.
If you live in a seasonally cold part of the country, check that vents are not blocked by accumulated snow and ice; your furnace and some appliances like the clothes dryer vent to the outside of your house, through the roof, foundation, or siding.
Wherever you live, periodically check your furnace room and remove flammable items stored near your heating system.
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