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This Just In...
November
So, what's it going to be?
Will November be filled with glorious sunshine, crisp fresh breezes and the last of the crimson leaves cascading to your lawn?
Or...sleet, freezing rain and that early storm that everyone says used to happen "back in the day."
Who knows? What you can depend on is that Daniels Energy will be there to keep you warm and toasty and that there will be a
"This Just In..."
with which to waste a few minutes today! Enjoy.
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We Do Love Our Food
Below, for your edification, is a map of the favorite foods of all 50 states.
We're still not sure what "Chicken Fried Steak" is. What's your favorite? (besides Turkey leftovers)
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Just To Make You Feel Good
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| 1938 Alfa 8c Mille Miglia Spyder. We should all have one of these. |
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Membership Drive
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You'll be able to order fuel when you want, make payments and check on your annual usage and so much more.
It's free - and can be done in minutes! Give us a call today and we'll walk you through the whole process.
And don't forget that $25 credit!
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15 Ways To Save Energy This Winter
You know about caulking windows and doors and lowering your thermostat already. You certainly know that getting a furnace tune-up before the season starts will keep your equipment working more efficiently. Here are a few ideas that you might not have thought of.
- Use microwaves and toaster ovens to cook or warm leftovers. You'll use less energy than cooking with a conventional oven.
- Set your refrigerator temperature between 30 and 42°F. Use the power-save switch if you have one.
- Turn off your oven or burners when food is almost ready and let existing heat finish the cooking for you.
- Use tight-fitting covers on pots and pans when cooking on the stove to shorten your cooking time and save energy.
- Always wash with cold water, laundry detergent works just as well, and you'll save 40 cents per load.
- Check your hot water pipes for leaks, which can drain your energy savings.
- Install aerating, low-flow faucets and showerheads - available at home improvement stores - to reduce your hot water use.
- Turn off your water heater until if you plan on leaving home for a few days. Most models will reheat the water to the set temperature in about an hour.
- Insulate the first six feet of the hot and cold water pipes connected to the water heater. It'll keep your comfort high and your energy bills low.
- Clean the dryer lint filter before every load to keep your dryer running efficiently.
- Plug electronics into a power strip, then turn the strip off when not in use to save in energy costs.
- Avoid energy vampires. Even when they're turned off, home electronics in "standby" mode use energy to power features like clock displays.
- Look for ENERGY STAR-qualified TVs - they're up to 30 percent more efficient than noncertified models.
- Get an insulation wrap to help your old water heater heat in more effectively.
- Reduce your water heater temperature setting from 140 degrees to 120 degrees - it will save you money while keeping water hot enough for showers and cleaning dishes.
Click here for a handy pdf print version of
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Who's This?
You watched her grow up. Mature.
Be ever so miserable.
All the time.
Think you know?
Sure, you thought this would be easy.
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Vivian
We're getting old, so we can't recollect if we've touched on this woman's efforts in the past.
Her name is
Vivian Maier
and we'd recommend you find yourself a copy of a collection of her work from the 1950's.
She captured Americans at their most "real" before we all became so aware of the "camera."
She was an amazing introvert who managed to capture the soul of so many. Enjoy.
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Dinner (Make That Dessert)
& A Movie
We love the people at Food52.com.
Great recipes, smart products and wonderful gifts. One particular "gift" we found was this dessert,
"Grilled Donut Strawberry Shortcake!"
WHAT???
C'mon give it a try and watch something sweet to go along with it.
Sense & Sensibility.
When Elinor Dashwood's (Emma Thompson) father dies, her family's finances are crippled. After the Dashwoods move to a cottage in Devonshire, Elinor's sister Marianne (Kate Winslet) is torn between the handsome John Willoughby (Greg Wise) and the older Colonel Brandon (Alan Rickman). Meanwhile, Elinor's romantic hopes with Edward Ferrars (Hugh Grant) are hindered due to his prior engagement. Both Elinor and Marianne strive for love while the circumstances in their lives constantly change.
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Grilled Donut Strawberry Shortcake!"
Author Notes: Doughnut meets crème-brûlée meets strawberry shortcake: Not too shabby am I right? This smoky-sweet dessert features the bitter blackness of a freshly grilled doughnut paired with thick cream and bright strawberries. The doughnut is sweet enough to stand up to the flavors from the grill, and it's an amazing way to bring even days-old doughnuts back to tender-bellied life.-
Sarah Coates
Serves 4
1 pound strawberries
1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup heavy cream
4 plain glazed donuts, slightly stale
fresh mint, optional
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Wash, hull, and slice the strawberries (reserving a few cute ones, to serve, if you like). Place them into a large mixing bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon of the sugar and the vanilla. Taste and add the remaining sugar, if desired.
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Whip the cream to medium peaks
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When you're ready to serve, preheat a grill or grill pan (make sure you have an exhaust if you're inside, as this gets smoky!). Place the doughnuts onto the grill, and cook until dark and caramelized: It shouldn't take too long, a minute or so on each side.
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Set the doughnuts aside to cool for a moment. The sugar coating will turn crisp, like toffee. Slice them in half like a bagel, and fill each with a quarter of the strawberries and a dollop of whipped cream.
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Top with a whole strawberry or a sprig of mint, if you like, and then serve!
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Last Month's Winners
Just a quick reminder, we average approximately 75-100 people entering our monthly contests. We go through all the entries and of all those with the correct answer we select one lucky winner.
October's winners were Debra B. who correctly identified JEFF BRIDGES (not Nick Nolte!)
And Paul M. who gave us this wonderful caption for this photo:
"When is this damn oil guy going to show up. I should've dated one of the Daniels Oil Brothers."
Please know that we love the fact that you all play with us each month and we hope you will continue to enjoy doing so.
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Food For Thought
Beginning this month we thought we'd send you on a trip through the world wide web with different topics worthy of edification and consideration. We'd love to hear your suggestions, too.
McMansions - and why they are bad/ugly
Glowing shrimp in Japan
Whistling Turks
Why Parents Use Animal Sounds
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November Art
That's using driftwood, brilliantly!
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Dave, John & Bob
The Daniels Family says, "thank-you for reading, This Just In."
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