Coachella Valley Rescue Mission Needs Help for the 4th of July

If you would like to donate any of the following items you can drop them off at
Douglas Motz Insurance Agency in Palm Desert.
See details below:























Nonperishable items can be dropped off
Monday thru Friday between 9:00am-5:00pm at:

Douglas Motz Insurance Agency
43875 Washington St. Suite A
Palm Desert
North/West Corner of Washington St. and Fred Waring
(in the single story building with the red tile roof)

For further information call:
760-200-0270 or go to www.DougMotz.com

Rental Car Reimbursement Coverage

What is it?
Why do I need it?

What is Rental Car Reimbursement Coverage?

If you’ve been involved in an accident and your car has been damaged, whether or not the damage is slight or extensive, you’ll probably need a rental car to get around until your own car is ready. But, many people don’t think of this when purchasing their auto insurance. This is exactly why there is “Rental Car Reimbursement Coverage”.
Auto insurance coverage doesn’t just have to cover damages to you and your car; it can also help you pay for a rental car. If you’ve been in an accident, or if your car has been stolen or damaged, rental car reimbursement coverage will give you one less thing to worry about. It helps lighten the load by paying for your rental car while your car is in the repair shop.

Why do I need Rental Car Reimbursement Insurance?

Obviously, accidents are costly, even the slightest ones, both in terms of expense and time. You can certainly throw your total budget in disarray by renting a car for a number of days. The cost of renting a car can have a serious toll on your finances. Rental car reimbursement coverage can be vital in saving you money on the cost of renting a car, which can easily add up to be more than $500.00. By including rental car reimbursement coverage in your auto insurance policy can greatly help you from having to pay high bills.
Many drivers out there discover too late that their auto insurance policies do not cover rental cars after an accident, theft or damage to their cars. Having your car repaired can easily take about two weeks, often even longer depending on the extent of damage.
Check your auto insurance policy because you may want to add in Rental Car Reimbursement Coverage. When selecting your rental car reimbursement coverage, be sure to consider the size and make of the vehicle that suits your needs and the typical daily rental rate for it. And… it is not expensive!

Don’t wait until it is too late!
For further information or to purchase Rental Car Reimbursement Coverage contact:

Douglas Motz Insurance Agency

760-200-0270 or go to www.DougMotz.com

Summer Grilling Safety Tips

Grilling safety tips that families need to know and use!

Each year Americans prepare about 3 BILLION meals on grills. It’s summertime and many families will be hosting backyard BBQs. Each year, outdoor grilling accidents are responsible for 19,000 emergency room visits and 7,900 home fires.



Below are some IMPORTANT “Safety Tips” to help keep your family safe:

•Place your grill on a flat, level surface so it won’t tip over.

•Keep your grill a safe distance from your house or any building.

•Position your grill in a well-ventilated location. Never barbecue inside homes, tents or vehicles. Burning charcoal inside can kill you. It gives off carbon monoxide, which has no odor.

•Never use a grill under any surface that can catch fire such as a garage, carport, breezeway, awning and porches. Keep a safe distance from overhangs, fences, deck railings and shrubbery that could be ignited by a sudden flare-up or flying spark.

•Never leave the grill unattended, especially when young children or pets are nearby. Designate the grilling area a "No Play Area" and keep kids and pets away from grill until equipment is completely cool.

•Only use starter fluid made for barbecue grills when starting a fire in a charcoal grill. Never use gasoline or kerosene to light a charcoal fire, either can cause an explosion.

•Never attempt to restart a fire by adding additional lighting fluid to an already-lit grill, this can cause a flare-up and burn you.

•Do not close the lid until you are ready to cook. Doing so might put out the fire or cause a rush of flame when the lid is removed. Closing the lid prematurely also can prevent charcoal lighter fluid from completely burning away, giving foods a strange taste.

•Use insulated, flame retardant mitts while cooking or handling any part of the grill. Also, use long-handled barbecue tongs and utensils for safe handling of food and coals.

• Wait until coals have completely cooled before disposing them, as they get up to 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit! If you must dispose of coals before they have completely cooled, remove them individually with long-handled tongs and carefully bury them in a can of sand or in a bucket of water. Never pour the hot coals into a pail of water, or vice versa. Steam from the briquettes may burn you.

•Keep a fire extinguisher handy when grilling and know how to properly use it.

For further information contact:

Douglas Motz Insurance Agency

760-200-0270 or go to www.DougMotz.com

Grilled Artichokes

Serves 4

Ingredients
• 2 large artichokes
• 1 lemon, quartered
• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
1. Preheat outdoor grill on medium-high heat.
2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
3. Fill a large bowl with cold water. Squeeze the juice from one lemon wedge into the water. Trim the tops from the artichokes, then cut in half lengthwise, and place halves into the bowl of lemon water to prevent them from turning brown.
4. Add artichokes to boiling water, and cook for about 15 minutes. Drain. Squeeze the remaining lemon wedges into a medium bowl. Stir in the olive oil and garlic, and season with salt, seasoned salt and pepper.
5. Brush the artichokes with a coating of the garlic mixture, and place them on the preheated grill. Grill the artichokes for 5 to 10 minutes, basting with the mixture and turning frequently, until the tips are a little charred.

For further information call

Douglas Motz Insurance Agency
760-200-0270 or go to www.DougMotz.com

Get Ready for the CVRM Annual Backpack Drive

The Coachella Valley Rescue Mission will be holding their annual backpack drive later this summer. So when you see those ads for school supplies on sale.....start stocking up...it's never too early.

Once again, Douglas Motz Insurance Agency will be a drop-off location. You will be able to drop off your school supplies and backpacks Monday through Friday between the hours of 9:00-5:00.

Our address is:

43875 Washington St.
Suite A
Palm Desert

Corner of Washington St. and Fred Waring
in the single story building with the red tile roof.

You can contact us for further information @ 760-200-0270

Father's Day Grillin' Recipes

Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Blue Cheese-Chive Butter
Serves 6

Ingredients
• 2-2 1/2 pounds flat iron steak (or any steak of your preference)
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 ½ teaspoons crumbled dried rosemary leaves
• 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 tablespoon cracked black pepper
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons softened unsalted butter
• 1 ½ ounce crumbled blue cheese
• 1 ½ tablespoon chopped fresh chives
• 1/8 teaspoon cracked black pepper
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Directions

1. Whisk together vinegar, garlic, rosemary, oregano, salt and 1 1/4 tablespoon black pepper in a bowl along with the olive oil. Place the flat iron steak into a zip lock bag, and pour the marinade on top. Squeeze the excess air from the bag and seal. Marinate 60 minutes in the refrigerator turning over after 30 minutes.
2. Lightly oil grate then preheat outdoor grill on medium-high heat. Remove steak from the marinade, shake off excess, and discard the remaining marinade. Allow the steak to stand at room temperature for 15 minutes as the grill warms.
3. Cream together butter, blue cheese, chives, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper; set aside. Cook the steak on the preheated grill to desired degree of doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Allow the steak to rest in a warm place for 10 minutes before slicing thinly across the grain. Serve with a dollop of blue cheese-chive butter.

Grilled Corn on the Cob
Serves 6

Ingredients
• 6 ears corn
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 6 tablespoons softened butter
• Seasoned salt to taste

Directions

1. Lightly oil grate then preheat outdoor grill on medium-high heat.
2. Peel back corn husks and remove silk. Mix together butter, mayonnaise & season salt. Place 1 tablespoon mixture on each piece of corn. Close husks.
3. Wrap each ear of corn tightly in aluminum foil. Place on the prepared grill. Cook approximately 30-40 minutes, turning occasionally, until corn is tender.


Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus

Ingredients
• 24 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 12 bacon strips, halved lengthwise

Directions

1. Place asparagus on a sheet of waxed paper; coat with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle with pepper; turn to coat. Wrap a bacon piece around each spear; secure ends with toothpicks. Grill, uncovered, over medium-low heat for 8-12 minutes or until bacon is crisp, turning occasionally. Discard toothpicks.


Gourmet Root Beer Floats

Ingredients
• 3 cups vanilla ice cream
• 3 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles root beer
• 1-1/2 cups whipped cream
• 12 maraschino cherries

Directions

1. Place 1 scoop of ice cream into each of 6 tall glasses. Pour root beer carefully over the ice cream. Add another scoop and repeat. Top with whipped cream & 2 cherries.

For further information contact:

Douglas Motz Insurance Agency
760-200-0270 or go to www.DougMotz.com