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JANUARY 11, 2017

VOL. 98, NO. 2

A Starting Lineup

Apps and starters perfect for game day

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ules may vary from one event to the next, but whether your favorite team kicks it, runs it or dunks it, sports fans and food always provide a winning combo. Gather your friends for the next big game with a menu that gets everyone revved up for a win.

A lineup filled with starters is just the ticket for a game day watch party or tailgate. Offering a series of finger foods and lighter fare lets your fellow fans grab a quick bite before the game or during a commercial break and

continue snacking through the game.

Make no mistake, serving up a lighter menu doesn’t mean you need to skimp on quality - just the opposite, in fact. Make every bite count by using exceptional ingredients and introducing unexpected flavors such as the distinctive taste of Jarlsberg Brand Cheese, which has a rich, 60year Norwegian heritage. Best known as a classic wedge, this mild, mellow and nutty cheese can also be served sliced, shredded and cubed.

Quesadillas are always a hit, and this version combines the best of gooey, melted cheese

with bacon and a deliciously tangy salsa for a lively burst of fresh flavor.

No game day is complete without pizza, and this one scores big with its unexpected blend of flavors for a pie that is smoky and tangy, sweet and savory, and briny and creamy all at once. Then round out your menu with these easy sliders that are big on flavor and small on prep time.

Find more ideas to liven up your game day menu at jarlsberg.com.

Look throughout this month’s Issue for recipes for the game!

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4 Steps for Downsizing F

or one reason or another, you’ve determined the house you’re living in has become too much to handle.

Seniors, empty nesters or those moving from a suburban home into a loft or apartment in the city all face similar challenges when it comes to downsizing.

For example, after Judy Raphael’s husband was diagnosed with dementia and moved to a nursing home, it became difficult for her to take care of her large house the couple had lived in for 23

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years. At first, Raphael tried to maintain the house by herself, but things started to pile up and soon the house was in need of serious repairs.

“There were a lot of unknowns on what was wrong in the house - from mildew and mold to the driveway that needed to be replaced, the list goes on,” Raphael said.

When it comes to downsizing your living space, you can start preparing with these steps.

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Alarming Survey Shows People’s Poor Home Maintenance Habits

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roper home maintenance themselves, the experts at Erie can preserve your home, Insurance list five commonly while saving you money and overlooked areas of the home headaches in the future. that should be regularly However, a new survey from inspected and maintained: Erie Insurance conducted

by Harris INSPECT Poll reveals YOUR ROOF Americans have Replacing alarmingly poor or repairing a of homeowners upkeep habits. roof is one of admit they never the biggest “By inspect their roof expenses a overlooking common homeowner DIY projects, may have and homeowners are not only the need to do it often comes certain factors. putting themselves at risk for without warning. Nationally, But the Erie Insurance survey major financial loss, but also the average homeowner found that nearly one in four are exposing their families spends homeowners to dangerous hazards,” says about $6,600 (23 percent) Joe Vahey, vice president and to install a The average price admits they product manager at new roof, never inspect range of a new roof. their roof Erie Insurance. according to In an effort to help people HomeAdvisor, or have it become more aware of what but prices can soar upwards inspected only if there is a they can be doing to protect of $20,000 depending on problem. Even scarier, nearly a

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HAWAIIAN SLIDERS WITH CHEESE, HAM AND PORK 12 Servings

INGREDIENTS: 1 Package of Hawaiian Sliders (12 buns) 4 cups pulled pork 12 slices of ham 12 slices Jarlsberg Cheese Sliced Pickles Mustard to Taste DIRECTIONS: 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees 2. Separate Buns and layer pulled pork, sliced ham & Cheese 3. Place Sliders in an oven safe tray and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese melts.

4. Remove from oven, gently remove top bun and add pickles and mustard before serving

GRILLED PIZZA WITH CHEESE, PROSCIUTTO AND FIGS 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of tomato sauce 4.5 cups pizza dough Flour for rolling 3.5 cups Jarlsberg cheese 2.5 cups thinly sliced prosciutto 8 dried figs, each cut into 6 wedges dried red pepper flakes black pepper DIRECTIONS: 1. Divide dough into desired number of pizzas.

2. On floured surface, roll dough into long, thin ovals and spread with sauce.

3. Sprinkle light layer of cheese over sauce.

4. Add layer of prosciutto and a second layer of cheese.

5. Dot with fig pieces then season with red pepper flakes and pepper.

6. Reduce grill heat, slide pizzas onto grill and close lid. Cook 3-5 minutes, or until crust is lightly charred and cheese is melted.

third (27 percent) of those who structure fires, 29 deaths, 400 own a house either mistakenly injuries and $192 million in believe their direct property insurance will loss each year. pay for damage that occurs to CHECK THE homeowners their roof over FURNACE never care for time, such as Only 36 through normal percent of their gutters & wear and tear homeowners downspouts or have no have their idea how their furnaces insurance works regarding this inspected and serviced at type of damage. Insurance least once a year. According generally only covers things to NFPA, U.S. fire departments like roof damage from respond to an estimated unexpected storms. average of 56,000 home fires involving heating equipment.

UNCLOG GUTTERS AND These fires resulted in annual DOWNSPOUTS losses of 470 civilian deaths, Nearly one 1,490 civilian Dryers account out of four injuries, and for roughly homeowners $1 billion in (24 percent) direct property say they never damage care for their per year. gutters and structure fires downspouts.

CLEAN SUMP a year Clogged PUMP AND gutters can PIT cause water to flow down Sump pumps are used to the sides of a home and pool remove excess water from around its foundation, often homes, but 44 percent of leading to major issues like those who own one admit to uneven floors, cracks in walls never cleaning it or the pit, and interior water damage. unless they have a problem.

This type of claim, also known Water damage due to sewage as seepage, is often not and drain backups generally covered under your home requires additional insurance insurance policy. coverage beyond a standard policy.

CLEAN Without that OUT DRYER coverage, it EXHAUST could end up The average cost of costing you, One in five water damage due on average, homeowners (21 percent) to sewage & drain $2,156, admit they according to back ups never clean Home Advisor. their clothes dryer ducts, unless they have a problem.

Protect your family and Unfortunately, the most your investment with proper common cause of dryer fires maintenance, and if you’re is failure to do a thorough unsure what your policy cleaning. According to covers, contact your insurance National Fire Protection agent. They’ll work with you to Association (NFPA), dryers determine what you need to cause roughly 15,500 home be protected. (Statepoint)

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Downsizing can be easier than you think. ➧DOWNSIZING, from Page R1

Step 1 DETERMINE WHAT’S NEXT. Think about what type of lifestyle you want to live moving forward, but take into account how much space you’ll actually need to accommodate that life.

Whether it’s a smaller house or alternate option like an apartment or townhome, the first step is to decide what you’re looking for in your next living space. This can also help you figure out what items will move with you and what will need to be sold, donated, thrown away or left behind.

Step 2 ASSESS WHAT YOU ACTUALLY NEED. Now that you’ve determined that downsizing is your best option, you’ll need to figure out what size, space and things you need. Maybe there’s a pile of stuff collecting dust in your attic or basement that can be sold or donated, or maybe you believe you can move all of your belongings into a more compact area.

Either way, a downsize means going through storage spaces, closets and room in your home to determine what stays behind and what goes with you.

Step 3 SELL YOUR HOME. Raphael knew she needed to fix the house before it would be considered sellable, but knew she could not manage it alone. After seeing a

television commercial for HomeVestors, she decided to give them a call to schedule a free consultation with a local independently owned and operated franchise.

Over the course of the seven-month sales process, Raphael not only accepted an offer on her home from Aaron Katz of WinWin Properties, but the unexpected happened: Raphael’s mother passed away. Katz not only promised to let Raphael and her daughter tour the home after it was renovated, but he was also the first to stop by with flowers after her mother’s passing.

An option such as HomeVestors, the largest professional house buying franchise in the nation with more than 65,000 houses bought since 1996, offers cash payments and quick closing, which can be helpful in the downsizing process. In many cases, homes can also be sold as-is with no repairs and with unwanted contents still inside.

Step 4 STAY ORGANIZED DURING THE MOVE. You’ve now spent a ton of time and energy going through old things and boxing up possessions for the big move - don’t let that time go to waste by allowing your organization to fall apart on move-in day. Make sure you store items in places that make sense, going room-byroom in an organized fashion.

Learn more about the resources available when downsizing at homevestors. com. (Statepoint)

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Making Fireplace Safety a Priority in Your Household G

etting cozy this winter? You’ll definitely want to make use of your fireplace. But remember, you’ll need to take extra precautions to keep everybody and everything safe.

The use of a safety screen is a must -- in fact, they’re required on all fireplaces manufactured after January 1, 2015 -- so if your fireplace didn’t come with one or if it is not in good shape, get a retrofit safety screen. Even with a screen, it is also crucial that you give your fireplace clearance, keeping little ones, pets and flammables away.

To learn more or to request a retrofit screen for your fireplace, visit Heatilator.com.

When making memories with friends, family and your fireplace, make safety a priority. (Statepoint)

FIREPLACE SAFETY TIPS - Keep this handy!

Maintain it Annual maintenance on your fireplace will ensure it is in good working condition.

Protect your kids Carefully supervise children and pets during and after fireplace operation

use a safety screen Ensure a safety screen in security in place when your gas fireplace is in operation, which is meant to protect against contact with hot glass and reduce the risk of potential burns.

Remember, the screen stays hot

Keep flammables away

Remember that the fireplace and surrounding material including the screen itself, can also heat up and will remain hot for some time.

Ensure flammable material such as pillows, furniture, drapes, clothing, etc. are all placed a safe distance away from the fireplace. During the holidays, this includes trees, decor, and gifts

CHEESE QUESADILLAS 4 Servings

INGREDIENTS: 4 slices thick slab bacon 1 small chili pepper 4 medium tomatoes 1 small shallot 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon coriander or cumin salt, to taste pepper, to taste 1 small lime (juice and zest) 6 slices Jarlsberg Original or Hickory Smoked cheese 2 large tortillas DIRECTIONS: 1. Fry bacon, drain and chop.

2. To make salsa, remove seeds from chili pepper and finely dice. Chop tomatoes then dice shallot and garlic clove. Combine pepper, tomatoes, shallot and garlic with lime juice, coriander, salt and pepper, to taste.

3. Divide cheese slices and bacon on one half of each tortilla, top with 1/4 cup salsa and fold tortilla over, pressing down to close. In medium-hot, lightly oiled pan, toast tortillas about 1 minute on each side.

4. Cut each tortilla in half and serve with remaining salsa on the side, or combine salsa with black beans and fresh chopped cilantro to make a side salad.

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