Energy Efficiency Tip of the Month Electric bills increase during the winter for a variety of reasons — holiday gatherings, house guests, and shorter days and longer nights. Small measures, like turning down your thermostat, replacing incandescent bulbs with LEDs and washing clothes in cold water can help control energy costs. Source: TogetherWeSave.com
Peppermint Hot Chocolate 6 oz bittersweet chocolate, chopped 3 drops peppermint oil Sweetened whipped cream Chocolate shavings
Directions: In a saucepan, combine the cream, milk, sugar, and salt and heat over medium-low heat. When the cream mixture just begins to steam, add the chopped chocolate, and stir, until melted. Stir in the peppermint oil. Divide the hot chocolate among mugs and top with whipped cream and chocolate shavings.
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups milk 1/4 cup sugar 1/8 teaspoon salt
Co-opcurrents For Dixie Electric Cooperative Member-Owners December 2017
On average, eight people die in a home fire each day in the U.S. according to the National Fire Protection Association, which equates to almost 3,000 people each year. Roughly two-thirds of all home fire deaths occur in homes without working smoke alarms. Don't be a statistic. Be sure to test your smoke alarm each month by pressing the TEST button. Also, be sure to replace the batteries at least once per year. If an alarm "chirps" to indicate low batteries, they should be replaced immediately. We wish you all a very Merry, and SAFE, Christmas!