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Christmas Tree Solution

December 16, 2008

This is a simple little formula that, fed regularly to your tree, will keep it fresh, fragrant and green far longer than water alone. It’s tried and true! The first week is a critical time to keep the water level checked daily, and sometimes twice a day. 1 quart HOT tap water (hot water aids […]

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GREEN TIP: Toilet Dams

December 11, 2008

If water-saving or dual-flush toilets are not in your office or home improvement budget, then place one or two plastic containers filled with stones in your toilet’s tank. This intermediary step will displace a significant amount of water use over the course of a year.

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Clubhouse Recipe of Month of December

December 5, 2008

CHICKEN TOSTADA 1 tbsp. olive oil1 tsp. chopped fresh garlic2 tsp. diced yellow onion5 roma tomatoes, diced (1 for topping)1 chipotle pepper, cut into chunks1/2 tsp. cuminsalt, to taste1 bay leaf 4 each 5 oz. chicken thighs (recommended) or3 each 6 oz. chicken breasts, precooked and shredded6 corn tortillas, deep fried or sauteed in oil […]

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GREEN TIP: Plastic Linings in Cans

December 5, 2008

Bisphenol-A, the hormone-disrupting chemical found in plastic bottles, is present in the majority of canned foods. The thin plastic lining found in canned goods contains traces of BPA that can migrate into food. One way to avoid BPA-lined cans is to purchase foods packaged in Tetra Paks, aseptic cartons made from layers of paper, aluminum, […]

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GREEN TIP: Light-Emitting Noel

November 27, 2008

It’s a fact: Christmas decorations will cause a spike in your electricity bill. This year, consider purchasing strings and strands that contain light-emitting diodes, which use 99 percent less electricity than traditional bulbs.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

November 26, 2008

I would like to take a moment to wish you a very Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving. This is a very special time of year when we get a chance to reflect on all that is important to us. Quote of the day: For flowers that bloom about our feetFor tender grass, so fresh, so sweetFor […]

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Italian Club Christmas Party

November 24, 2008

Don’t miss the Villages Italian Club Christmas Party on Sunday, December 14 at the Clubhouse. The party begins at 5 pm with no-host cocktails and antipasti, followed by dinner. Jerry Sauceda and his group will have you laughing, singing, and dancing. All of this fun and a full sit-down dinner and raffle prizes for only […]

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Spanish Club Holiday Fiesta

November 23, 2008

Join in the fun for a traditional fiesta sponsored by the Spanish Club on Saturday, December 6 at the Foothill Center. This event will be catered by Grace Honesto and will consist of both Mexican and American food…enjoy Chile Verde, Corn Tortillas and other Mexican specialities. Festive music and a performance by Jerry Sauceda will […]

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GREEN TIP: Clean Your Refrigerator Coils

November 7, 2008

Cleaning the back of your refrigerator — the coils and electric circuitry — increases energy efficiency. A refrigerator with dirty coils works harder, and that means an extra 25 percent more energy use and CO2 emissions as compared with a refrigerator with clean coils!

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Clubhouse Recipe for Month of November

November 7, 2008

LEMON BUERRE BLANC SAUCE 1/2 tsp. diced shallots1/2 tsp. garlic1 cup white wine, preferably a high quality chardonnay2 tbsp. butter small cubes2 oz. fresh squeezed lemon juice1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil Heat oil slightly and add shallots and garlic and saute lightly. Deglaze with white wine and add lemon juice. Reduce until 1/4 cup […]

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