Best Way to Cook Sausage

Notes On Cooking Sausage....
First of all, you want to use Papa Cantella's Italian Sausage!
As a general rule, let sausage temper for about ten minutes before cooking as putting cold sausage on a hot grill will tend to split the casings. Never poke or prick sausage before cooking as this will allow rich flavorful juices to escape the meat. Contrary to some belief, sausage does not need to be par boiled before cooking.
Cooking times for sausage may vary slightly depending on the appliance used and whether or not you are using Fresh or Fully Cooked Sausages. As a rule of thumb, 325 degrees is the approximate correct heat on an electric skillet, or medium-high heat on a gas appliance.
Sausage may be cooked in any number of ways, but no matter what method is used, Fresh Sausage will generally be cooked in about sixteen to thirty minutes, and are finished just as the meat looses its pink color inside. Fully Cooked Sausages need only to be heated for approximately 10-15 minutes.
Instead of using a fork to turn sausage while cooking, use tongs. The best tongs to use for turning sausage are the long handled, spring loaded, stainless steel type, as opposed to the scissors type.
When cutting or slicing sausages, use a sharpened knife. A dull knife will rip the casings and not give a good clean cut.
To pan fry Fresh Sausage, lightly wipe the interior of a frying pan or electric skillet with olive oil and preheat to 325 degrees or medium high heat. Cook the sausage for fifteen to eighteen minutes, turning occasionally. When using Fully Cooked sausages cook in exactly the same manner, simply adjust cooking time to approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the sausage is heated to the center.
To broil Fresh Sausage, preheat the broiler. Place the sausage on a broiler pan, about three to four inches from the heat source, usually second shelf from top. Broil for about sixteen to eighteen minutes, turning occasionally. In an electric oven, broil with the door ajar. When using Fully Cooked sausages cook in exactly the same manner, simply adjust cooking time to approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the sausage is heated to the center.
To bake Fresh Sausage, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly wipe the bottom of a glass baking dish with olive oil, place the sausage in the dish, and bake for twenty-five to thirty minutes, uncovered. When using Fully Cooked sausages cook in exactly the same manner, simply adjust cooking time to approximately 14-17 minutes, or until the sausage is heated to the center.
To steam Fresh Sausage, place the sausage in a medium-sized skillet and add eight to twelve ounce of water or other desired liquid such as chicken broth, wine, beer, etc. Cook on medium high heat, covered, for twenty to twenty-five minutes. When using Fully Cooked sausages cook in exactly the same manner, simply adjust cooking time to approximately 14-17 minutes, or until the sausage is heated to the center.
To Bar-B-Q Fresh Sausage, mound the briquettes into a pyramid on the coal rack of the grill. Light the fire in the usual method and let kindle for about fifteen minutes until the coals become ashed over. Safely spread the coals out into a single layer Arrange the links on the grill and cook for about twenty minutes, turning occasionally. When using Fully Cooked sausages cook in exactly the same manner, simply adjust cooking time to approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the sausage is heated to the center. (Note: if cooking a large number of sausages, juices may drip onto overheated coals and cause a fire flare-up to occur. To help prevent this from happening, make sure the coals have already peaked and are not flaming before putting the sausages on. You may also want to use a grill basket, and keep a spray bottle of water handy.)
For further information contact: Douglas Motz Insurance at 760-200-0270 or go to www.DougMotz.com.You can also go to: http://www.papacantella.com/

Can you afford to rebuild your home if it is destroyed?

Although wildfire season comes every year, a recent poll by the Insurance Information Network of California, found that only 22 percent of Californians consider themselves prepared for a disaster.
Southern California wildfires have displaced thousands of residents across much of the southland in recent years. With a multitude of wildfires in Southern California this should be a reminder of the importance of having proper insurance coverage for your home and valuables, whether it is your home, condo, apartment or your autos. Be sure to also have the proper coverage of your contents.
It is sad, but if you have seen news stories, many victims do not have homeowners insurance. Some people think that they do not need homeowners insurance if they own their home outright. Can you afford to rebuild your home if it is destroyed? Can you afford to replace all the contents of your home if it is destroyed? Or what if your car, boat, motorcycle, etc is destroyed? Can you afford to replace any or all of those if they are not properly insured?
You might also have “loss of use”, which means that your home is uninhabitable. Can you afford additional living expenses, such as renting a house or apartment until your home is habitable?
Families can protect themselves when faced by disaster by practicing the following tips:
●If you are ordered to evacuate follow the police or firefighters instructions. Safety is more important than your home & valuables.
● Have a family evacuation plan, plan escape routes and have a meeting place in the event you become separated.
●Designate a contact person that your family can call to report any information needed.
●Make an inventory list, as well as take pictures and/or videos of all of your belongings and valuables and store them away from home.
●If you have time before you evacuate be sure to gather any financial documents, insurance papers, irreplaceable items, such as photos or family heirlooms etc…

If you need further information please contact Doug Motz from the Douglas W. Motz Insurance Agency, Inc.(License #0F00702) Doug Motz can be reached at 760-200-0270 or you can go to www.DougMotz.com.
43875 Washington St. ●Suite A● Palm Desert, CA 92211

Douglas Motz Insurance Agency would like to thank all of the emergency response teams and fire departments throughout California for their commitment to public safety. We are so grateful and appreciative for what you and your families sacrifice.

What is GAP Insurance(And why would I need it?)

by: Douglas W. Motz Insurance Agency
The moment you drive your car off the lot, it loses value, sometimes as much as 20-30%. GAP stands for Guaranteed Auto Protection insurance. Gap insurance covers the difference between the market value of what your car is worth and what you owe on the loan. If your vehicle has been totaled by an accident, vandalism, theft, flood, fire, tornado, or hurricane your insurance company typically pays the Actual Cash Value (ACV), which is usually less than the actual amount you still owe on your loan or the amount due for a lease payoff. It pays the difference between what is owed and what your auto insurance company will pay. Without GAP insurance you would owe the difference. Most people assume that if their car is totaled, it will be replaced at the amount they paid, or at least the amount they owe. This is not so.
If the ACV of your car is $15,000.00 and you owe $20,000.00, GAP insurance will cover the $5,000.00 difference, it may even cover your deductible.
GAP insurance is a must if you are buying or leasing a new car and should not be something that you decide to cut costs on. GAP insurance is very affordable. Dealerships tend to take a pretty hefty markup on add-ons like GAP insurance. Check with your insurance agent/company to see if they sell GAP insurance.
For further information on GAP coverage call Doug Motz @ Douglas Motz Insurance Agency at 760-200-0270 or go to DougMotz.com. Check out our blog @ www.DougMotzInsurance.blogspot.com or you can follow Doug Motz Insurance on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin.
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Travel Tips For Driving To Mexico

Travel Tips For Driving To Mexico

Why do I need Mexican Automobile Insurance?

Southern Californians often take weekend trips across the border into Mexico. It is suggested that you ALWAYS obtain Mexican automobile insurance prior to crossing the border. Mexican authorities do NOT recognize American or Canadian issued auto insurance as valid, regardless that the American policy has Mexican coverage. If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident in Mexico, it is likely that you will be detained until the local authorities can determine who is at fault. Even if you are not at fault, under Mexican law, motorists are required to have Mexican auto insurance, or officials will want proof of financial responsibility and will expect you to post a bond to cover estimated costs before you will be released. Financial responsibility can be demonstrated either by possession of cash, approximately $5,000.00-$10,000.00, or by possession of Mexican auto insurance through and authorized company.
For information on Mexico automobile insurance prior to traveling to Mexico got to www.DougMotz.com or contact Doug Motz at Douglas W. Motz Insurance Agency at 760-200-0270. License # 0F00702

Prior to traveling to Mexico, travelers should make their own inquiries into Mexican law. This article does not include all available information regarding traveling in Mexico.

25 Fun & Interesting Car Facts

1. 1 car is stolen every 33 seconds
2. The first car for sale in America was the Curved Dash Oldsmobile priced at $650.00.
3. In 1924 a Ford automobile cost $265.00.
4. It would take about 157 days to drive to the moon at 60 mph.
5. Most car horns beep in the key of “F”.
6. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration made it the law in 1968 that seat belts be put in all newly manufactured cars.
7. The first auto insurance policy was purchased in 1897.
8. On 21 November, 1985 someone actually removed & replaced a car engine in a Ford Escort...in 42 seconds!
9. The first Japanese car in the United States was the Honda Accord manufactured in November 1982.
10. 55 percent of the cars in the world in 1916, were Model T Fords
11. An airbag moves up to 4500 mph within a second when triggered. They are designed to explode at an impact speed of 19 mph and they inflate within 40 milliseconds of a crash.
12. The first Porsche 356 was introduced in 1948
13. Ferrari makes a maximum of 14 cars every day.
14. There were only 107 models of the Ford GT40 made of which only 7 were road cars.
15. The first car radio was invented in 1929.
16. Luxembourg has the most crowded roads in Europe with 570 cars per 1,000 people.
17. The first cars used a lever instead of a steering wheel.
18. In 1938 Buick introduced the first electric turn signals
19. Traffic lights were introduced in 1914 and were manually operated with an officer controlling them from a booth near the intersection.
20. The first car race in the United States was held in Chicago in 1895, 6 cars lined up. The winner was J. Frank Duryea, whose average speed was 71.5 miles per hour.
21. The first gas gauge appeared in cars in 1922.
22. The world’s cheapest car is Tata’s Nano in India about $2500.00
23. Year after year the Honda Accord tops the list as the most frequent car stolen in the U.S. along with the Cadillac Escalade, Honda Civic, Toyota Camry and Ford F-150.

24. 173 new inventions by women for cars had been reported in 1923. 2 of them were an electric engine starter and a carburetor
25. The automobile is the most recycled consumer product in the world today.

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Don't Turn on Your Oven!

Don’t turn on your oven this summer…Instead grill everything!
Whether you use a small barbeque or a built-in outdoor kitchen, as long as you have a heat source, you can make a variety of tasty healthy recipes.
Grilled vegetables make a great side dish and you can cook them in many different ways, such as directly over the heat, threaded onto skewers or in foil with seasoning.
You can grill bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, zucchini, asparagus, eggplant, corn on the cob and so much more. (Adding chunks of pineapple can add a lot of sweetness and flavor). You can grill vegetables without any fat, such as butter or oil, which can be a very healthy choice. You can even grill pizza!
Here is a sample of an entire meal without turning on the oven…
Peach Salsa to accompany your favorite Grilled Chicken, Pork or Fish
Ingredients:
• 2 cups diced peeled peaches
• 1 medium lime or 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 to 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh jalapeño chile pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
• 1-2 tablespoons peach nectar
• Dash salt & freshly ground pepper
• Honey, to taste, if desired
Combine all salsa ingredients. Let stand approximately 45 minutes or refrigerate for a few hours before serving. Top on your choice of Grilled Chicken, Pork or Fish
Serves 4 to 6.

Healthy Fresh Corn on the Cob wrapped in Aluminum Foil
Ingredients:• Corn on the cob
• Olive oil
• salt and pepper or any of your favorite seasonings
1.Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
2.Husk each piece of corn, rinse & dry.
3.Roll each ear of corn in olive oil & season with your favorite seasoning.
4.Wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Place on the prepared grill. Cook approximately 30 minutes, turning occasionally, until corn is tender.

Medley of Grilled Vegetables
Pre-heat grill to your normal grilling temperature.
Wash and dry vegetables of your choice. Chop into 1 inch pieces or larger. Place in a large bowl, drizzle with olive oil & seasoning, toss until evenly coated.
Lay out a medium to large sized sheet of aluminum foil, it’s best to use heavy duty foil, and spray with non-stick spray. Pour your vegetables out onto the foil sheet and then cover with an equally large piece of foil. Fold the edges up, fold the edges together and crimp them up so you have a sealed pouch that will not leak liquids or steam.
Grill for approximately 20 minutes, flipping the pouch over after 10 minutes.
Be sure when you take foil off vegetables you wear oven mitts to protect from steam.
If you are grilling other items like steaks or burgers give yourself at least 20 minutes to grill your vegetables. Time your meats or other sides accordingly.


Grilled Salad
•2 Heads of Romaine Hearts
•2 Tbsps Olive Oil
•8 Tbsp Vinigarette Dressing
•¼ Cup Gorgonzola Cheese

Wash, dry, then cut the romaine in half, lengthwise keep the end in tact so it stays together. Rub the outer exposed leaves with olive oil to prevent scorching. Sprinkle cheese inside the leaves. Place on hot grill for about 2 minutes then flip over for one more minute. Place romaine on the top shelf of the grill so the bottom doesn’t cook any more. Close the lid for just a minute or 2 until the cheese starts to melt. Drizzle with your favorite dressing. Serve immediately.

Grilled Bananas
• 4 bananas
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups vanilla ice cream

Preheat grill for low heat.
Halve each of the bananas lengthwise, then widthwise. Sprinkle bananas with lemon juice. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Roll banana pieces in mixture until well coated.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Arrange bananas on preheated grill, and cook for 3 minutes per side.
Try pouring a drop of your favorite topping over the bananas or ice cream just before serving

Don’t Drive Without Automobile/Car Insurance

Be responsible,don't drive without automobile/car insurance.
It is a crime in most states to be driving without automobile insurance. You may face serious penalties for driving without it, especially if you get in an accident. If you do not have proof of insurance at the scene of an accident, you will have to present proof when you go to court. If you do not have proof of insurance when you go to court, you may be fined, and fines for driving without insurance can be heavy and vary by state.
If it is discovered you are driving without proper insurance in the State of California they will suspend your driver's license or your license plates. License plate suspension can included impoundment or immobilization of your vehicle for at least 30 days.
The lack of insurance can leave you personally liable for any damages or injuries caused by an accident, which can ruin you financially. You can be sued personally for any damages or injuries that occurred in an accident where you were at fault. You can lose your home and any other property you have if you do not have the money to cover the amount you owe. Depending on the amount of damage done.
Douglas Motz Insurance Agency writes insurance in the state of California including Riverside County, Coachella Valley, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, Bermuda Dunes, La Quinta, Indio and all of the desert cities.
Doug Motz at Douglas W. Motz Insurance Agency at 760-200-0270 or go to http://www.DougMotz.com License # 0F00702 43875 Washington St. Suite A, Palm Desert, CA 92211