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Spring Clean Your Washer

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Shared from our friends at Speed Queen  It’s the season of spring cleaning again, when closets, bedrooms, attics and the whole house get organized and scrubbed clean, but what about your large appliances like your washing machine? They wash your clothes at least every week, but just like those tubs and sinks, washing machines need regular cleaning, too, despite being regularly exposed to the soap and water that comes with washing your laundry. Over time, detergent residue, dirt, soap scum and mold build up in the machine, resulting in odors. Cleaning your washing machine will help it last longer and guarantee a clean and quality wash for your clothes, every load. Of course, check the owner’s manual before cleaning your washing machine. To sanitize the machine, you’ll need baking soda, vinegar, and a sponge. For top load washing machine, use 4 cups vinegar and 1 cup baking soda. For a front load machine, use 2 cups vinegar and ½ cup baking soda or the recommended ...

Irish Soda Bread recipe

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IRISH SODA BREAD Just in time for St. Patrick's Day. INGREDIENTS: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt 4 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small chunks 1 2/3 cups buttermilk METHOD: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine. Add cold butter; use a pastry blender or your fingers to work the butter into the dry mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Pour in the buttermilk and combine with a fork or wooden spoon until a loose dough forms. Do not overmix. You want to mix the dough as little as possible so that doesn’t get tough. Use your hands to shape the dough into a roughly 7-inch round. Place the dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cut a cross into the top of the dough with a sharp knife. This will allow the bread to bake more evenly in the oven. Bake for 1 hour and 20 mi...

2020 Top Dog Delivery Performance Award Winners

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  Congratulations to our  2020 TOP DOG Award Winners!    We are extremely proud of our awesome delivery teams!  They are the last people our customers see after a shopping experience.  They tirelessly make sure products are hand delivered on time and in perfect condition.   Throughout the year these hard-working employees earn points for superior performance, customer reviews, number of daily deliveries and other categories.  Those with the highest points are rewarded with a bonus day off, cash, prizes and Jeff Lynch shopping sprees and are recognized in front of our staff for a job well done.   The 2020 winners are: Tim Wooten Britt Pfeifer Winston Parker Tevin Hughes Bobby Isaac Garon Lee        WAY TO GO TEAM!  Excellent work.  It is a pleasure working with you.    Gratefully   Mark Lynch - President  Join our  email savings club  to get advance alerts about upcomin...

Curtis Stone’s Cauliflower & Broccoli White Cheddar Pasta Bake Recipe

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                                                     Calling all mac and cheese lovers! I think we all can admit sometimes there is nothing better than a warm dish of rich, freshly baked macaroni and cheese. But, let me be the first to tell you, there are times when something a little lighter that still packs all the flavor is necessary. Enter my Cauliflower & Broccoli White Cheddar Pasta Bake. Trust me, this is not your average macaroni and cheese! It’s loaded with veggies, is extra cheesy, and is topped with a crunch that’s simply irresistible – perfect for when you’re craving this comfort food dish, but still trying to keep things on the lighter side. It can easily be made ahead for a quick weeknight dinner and is a great go-to vegetarian recipe that's so hearty and delicious, even a meat lover won’t pass it up! I rely on my Bosch appliances to ge...