Operation Drumstick

Please Help Your Community During This Holiday Season!

Coachella Valley Rescue Mission is in need of the following:

Critical Holiday Needs:

Turkeys and Hams
Butter
Canned Goods including: Corn,
Green Beans, Yams, Mixed Vegetables
Brown Sugar
Stuffing Mix
Turkey Roasting Bags and Pans
Potatoes - whole or instant
Cranberry Sauce
Pies
All Spices & Dried Herbs including:
Seasoning Salt, Garlic, Paprika,
Rosemary, Oregano,
Thyme, Parsley
Drinks - 12 oz Water Bottles,
Boxed or Bottle Juices,
Powdered Drink Mix
Coffee & Coffee Creamer
Dinner Rolls
Paper Goods including:
Plates & Napkins
Plastic Forks and Knives

For more information contact:
Linda Garland
760-347-3512 x 221

Stuffed Eggplant

Everything You Will Need:

1 eggplant (1 to 11/4 pounds)
1 cup of onion (chopped)
3 tablespoons of olive oil
2 tablespoons of crushed or chopped garlic
1/2 pound of Papa Cantella's fresh Italian sausage
(removed from the casings)
1/2 pound of lean ground beef
2 cups of fresh, ripe tomatoes
(peeled, seeded & chopped)
2 tablespoons of fresh basil (chopped)
2 tablespoons of fresh parsley (chopped)
1/4 cup of Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup Mozzarella cheese (grated)
freshly ground black pepper & salt to taste


Wash the eggplant, and cut it in half lengthwise.

With a spoon, carve out part of the interior of each half while removing seeds, leaving a neat cavity for the filling.

Rinse the eggplant shell with water.

Sprinkle the insides of the eggplant halves with salt, turn them upside down, and let them stand for about one hour on a rack (to allow for breathing).

In a medium-sized frying pan cook the onion and garlic in the olive oil over medium-high heat for about three minutes.

Add the sausage and ground beef.

Cook for about four to five minutes more, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to mix the meat.

Mix in the tomatoes, basil and parsley.

Cook for two or three more minutes.

Turn off the heat, and when cool enough to handle, thoroughly mix in the breadcrumbs and salt and pepper to taste.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Fill the eggplant halves with the filling, and put them in a shallow glass baking dish. (It may be necessary to touch the sides of the halves together to keep them propped up and level).

Add about one-half inch of water into baking dish.

Bake the halves for forty-five minutes at 350 degrees.


Carefully pull out the oven rack and sprinkle on the Mozzarella cheese.

Bake for about another ten minutes, or until the cheese has melted.

Remove the eggplant halves from the pan, and serve hot.

(As an alternative, zucchini (small Italian squashes) may be used. They will require the same treatment and cooking time, however the mixture listed here will fill about eight zucchini).
Serves 4

For futher information go to:
www.PapaCantella.com or www.DougMotz.com

Food Crisis at the Mission

WE NEED YOUR HELP!
We are asking the community to help us!
Mac & Cheese, Canned Soup, Canned Vegetables, Spaghetti-O’s,
Canned Tuna, Canned Raviolis, Macaroni, Tom Ramen, Crackers, Chips, Hot & Cold Cereals, Canned Beans, Peanut Butter, Jelly,
Syrup, Pancake Mix, Instant Potatoes, Powdered Milk, Rice, Beans.

Starting Monday, November 1, 2010 ,
Douglas Motz Insurance Agency is a drop-off location for the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. Food items can be dropped off at our office between 9:00am-5:00pm at 43875 Washington St. Suite “A” Palm Desert (in the single story building on the corner of Washington & Fred Waring).
Please do not drop off perishables at our office. Perishables can be dropped off directly at the Mission at 47-518 Van Buren in Indio. For further information please call Linda at the Mission at 760-347-3512 x 221 www.cvrm.org

Sausage & Three Cheese Crostini

A real "TREAT" for your tastebuds!

Everything You Will Need!

1/2 Pound fresh Papa Cantella's Italian sausage
(removed from casing)
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon crushed or chopped garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup Ricotta cheese
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated Provolone cheese
1 cup fresh, ripe tomatoes
(peeled, seeded & chopped)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
18 slices of baguette-style bread
(cut 1/2 inch slices)

In a medium-sized skillet, cook the sausage, onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to crumble the sausage.

Remove the mixture & place in a medium sized bowl. Do not drain.

Add in the Ricotta cheese, one half of the Parmesan cheese, the Provolone cheese, tomatoes, basil, parsley and salt & pepper to taste and mix together.

Pre-heat broiler. Place the rack 6-8 inches from the heat source.

Put one tablespoon of mixture onto each of the bread slices and sprinkle the tops with the remaining Parmesan cheese.

Place on a cookie sheet & broil for about 5-6 minutes.

Serves 8 Gourmet Appetizers

For further information go to:
www.PapaCantella.com or www. DougMotz.com

Sicilian Sausage Soup

It's Simply Delicious!

Everything You Will Need:





1 pound fresh Papa Cantella's sausage
(removed from casing)
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
5 cups of chicken broth
1 28 ounce can of diced tomatoes (in juice)
1 teaspoon fresh basil (chopped)
1 cup elbow macaroni
salt & pepper to taste

In a four quart stock pot, cook the sausage and the onion in the olive oil over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until the onion turns transparent, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to crumble sausage.

Add the chicken broth, tomatoes, basil & bring to a boil.

Add the macaroni, and salt & pepper to taste.

Reduce the heat to low and let soup simmer for about twenty five minutes, partially covered, until the macaroni is tender.

Serve hot.

Serves 6 to 8.

For more recipes go to: www.Papacantella.com

Motorcycle Safety Tips

Motorcycles have been around since the 19th century. Many motorcycle riders are drawn by the freedom associated with riding bikes on our highways across the country. The open road is always an adventure. Some people are drawn to motorcycles because they are very fuel and space efficient. No matter what reason people are drawn to riding bikes, it is important that riders learn the different nuances associated with motorcycles, especially motorcycle safety.

Safety

Safety should be the number one priority for all motorcyclists and should be a requirement of every rider. Each rider should consider as many ways as possible to become a safe rider. The streets & highways are a dangerous place for any motorcyclists. Don't wait until it is too late…. always learn the skills BEFORE you need to use them.
State laws are the only way local governments can enforce motorcycle safety. Some laws include requirements to wear helmets and take special classes to obtain a license. State laws are still not enough by themselves. Certain precautions should be taken prior to hitting the road on your motorcycle such as, taking classes and courses that increase skills and awareness for riders. Also, there is plenty of protective gear available for personal protection.
In the event of a crash, the rider will only have their protective clothing between them and the road. The most important part would be the helmet. It is necessary that the rider find the right fit, and the most protective helmet. The helmet not only cushions the head and brain in case of a fall, but also protects the rider from the distractions caused by dust and flying debris. Other protective gear is imperative to motorcycle safety. In the event of an accident, the rider will not have a door or window to protect them. They must rely entirely on the effectiveness of their protective riding gear. Nothing protects a rider more from a crash than a helmet, a good jacket, gloves and set of chaps. This can make a difference between a few scratches and serious road rash.

The Bike
Experts recommend buying a lightweight, small and manageable bike for learning purposes when purchasing your first bike. Riders can pick from many different groups of motorcycles. The most common include street legal bikes, off road bikes and dual-purpose bikes. Each type is designed to serve a different riding purpose and puts the rider into a different riding statue. With new models coming out ever year there is the right bike for everyone and there are different motorcycle models available to choose from. No matter what kind of motorcycle a rider chooses it is important to remember safety should always come first.

Insurance
Be prepared for whatever the road has in store for you, with a motorcycle insurance policy. Besides being fun to ride, motorcycles are economical and cheaper than a car to insure! Most states require a motorcycle to be insured. You never know what might be around the bend so be sure you have proper coverage. Even if you have been riding for years, it's a good idea to take a close look at your motorcycle insurance coverage. Accidents happen every day.

When purchasing a motorcycle be sure to call Douglas Motz Insurance Agency @ 760-200-0270 for a FREE quote or go to www.DougMotz.com. When you choose our agency for your insurance we can give you peace of mind while you ride so you don’t have to worry whether you have the proper insurance coverage.

After “Tying the Knot”

Insurance Needs for Newlyweds

Newlyweds need to re-evaluate their insurance coverage once they have “Tied the Knot”. Households and finances get merged. One of you may move into the other’s current home, or the newlywed couple may move into a new home together. Marriage means you will need to update your insurance to reflect your new marital status.”
Assessing and addressing your insurance needs early on will help you make the right choices when combining 2 single households into one married package. It can also save you a lot of money in the future and will help carry you over the threshold toward financial stability. Be sure if one of you is changing their name that it is reflected on your policy.

Adjust your health insurance: If you or your spouse both have health coverage through one of your employers’, compare coverage and costs to decide which is the best plan for you, so you don’t pay duplicate coverage. If only one of you have a health insurance plan you might want to put it all under one plan, you may get better rates and coverage.

Auto insurance: Combining your auto policies into one household can often save you money, most companies offer discounts for insuring multiple vehicles on one policy. Rates for married drivers are usually lower than for single policyholders. Also, combining homeowners and auto policies can give you an added discount.

Homeowners or renters insurance: One of your most valuable assets is your home and its belongings. Be sure to take out a homeowners or renters policy to protect you in the event of fire or theft. For your new life together you have bought new furniture and have opened all of your expensive wedding gifts, they need to be protected. Be sure to inventory all of your belongings, go through the entire house together since most couples have lived on their own before marriage. Take some pictures/videotape while you are taking an inventory. Write the brand, make, models, serial numbers, and dates of purchase on the back of the picture and store this information in a safe place.

Engagement/Wedding Ring: You may want to add your expensive wedding ring to your policy because most homeowner’s policies place a limit on jewelry coverage, this is called a rider or endorsement.

Life Insurance: Purchasing life insurance is important because you want your new family to be financially prepared if the unspeakable should happen – the loss of either spouse. Though not a topic most newlyweds want to spend a lot of time thinking about, the chance of leaving behind a loved one is a risk that no married person should ignore. Would your surviving spouse be able to manage the mortgage or rent payments on one salary? How much debt do you currently have including credit card bills, student loans and car loans? If you don't already own a home, are you planning to purchase one soon? Are you planning to have children any time soon? These are just a few questions newlyweds need to answer. Also, if you already had a life insurance policy before you were married, be sure to change the beneficiary.
And if you haven’t already purchased your trip insurance for your honeymoon, Douglas Motz Insurance Agency can also help you there.

When you return from your honeymoon call Doug Motz at Douglas W. Motz Insurance Agency @ 760-200-0270 or go to http://www.DougMotz.com, so he can guide you in the right direction. License #0F00702