Halloween at TIS just keeps getting better and better. 2020 did not disappoint with the group costume creativity we saw. We were visited by Disney Villains, Jurassic Park, Alice in Wonderland, The Spice Girls, Coco, The Golden Girls, and a group of Special Ops. Enjoy a little sneak peek of these amazing costumes. Disney Villains Jurassic Park Alice in Wonderland …
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients 3 cups Flour 2 cups Sugar 2 tsp baking powder 2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon 4 eggs 2 cups (16 oz) pumpkin 1 1/2 cups oil 1 pkg semi sweet choc chips Instructions Stir all ingredients together. Bake at 350 for 8-10 minutes. Leave space between cookies as they will spread while baking.
Nanna’s Scalloped Potatoes
Ingredients 5 large potatoes (boil full potato till fork tender but not soft) 1 can cream of chicken soup ¼ cup sour cream 4 diced green onions 2 cups grated cheddar cheese (we like Tillamook) ½ cup grated cheddar cheese separated ¼ margarine Instructions Clean potatoes in skins. Prick with fork. Boil in skins until fork tender, but still firm. …
Mittie Copeland Deviled Eggs
Deviled Eggs with relish – My husband’s Great Grandma Mittie “Maw” Copeland Tupelo MS. Ingredients 6 large eggs 1/4 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons relish 1/4 teaspoon mustard Coarse Salt and Paprika and garlic powered. Eggs at room temperature Bring to a boil for 15 minutes than turn remove from the heat, rinse in cold water Instructions In a medium bowl, …
Cheryl Storrs Orange Bowknots
Ingredients: 1 package active dry yeast ¼ cup water 1 cup milk, scalded ½ cup shortening 1/3 cup sugar 1 teaspoon salt 5 to 5 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour 2 beaten eggs 2 tablespoons grated orange peel ¼ cup orange juice Orange icing (see below) Instructions: Oven 400° degrees Soften active yeast in warm water (110°). Combine milk, shortening, …
California Homeowners Insurance Questions
Some common questions and answers about California homeowners insurance Why do I need to buy California homeowners insurance? In some cases, we do not have a choice. For example, if the mortgage company holds the deed to our property, we will be required to have homeowner’s insurance to protect their investment in our home. Aside from this, our homeowner’s insurance …
Staff Spotlight: Lara Care
Growing up on a farm is no easy task. After moving to Washington when she was just two years old, Lara quickly became accustomed to her one stoplight town of Chewelah. Being a farmgirl had its perks. One of which was that she could ride any of the animals on the farm. She would ride cows, horses, and pigs, but …
Disneyland Pumpkin Soup
This recipe is gluten and vegan-friendly. Ingredients: • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 small white onion, diced • 1 cup diced butternut squash (skin and seeds removed) • 3 cups canned pumpkin (approximately 1 ½ 15-ounce cans) • 1 tablespoon honey or light agave syrup • 2 cups water • ¼ cup apple juice concentrate • 2 teaspoons vegetable …
Disneyland’s Apple Pie Caramel Apples
Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 0 minutes Refrigeration: 3 hours Total: 3 hours 20 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients 4 large Granny Smith apples 5 c. caramels or appx. 1 bag Kraft Caramel bits 7 cinnamon graham crackers or 1 prepared pie crust 1 1/2 lbs. melting chocolates or chocolate chips cinnamon and sugar to taste (appx 2 Tbsp sugar + 1/8 tsp. …
Data Breach and Cyber Liability
Sadly, data breaches and other cyber crimes are becoming the norm in today’s society. You may think that only large corporations are under attack with this type of crime; however, 55% of small businesses have experienced a data breach and 53% have had multiple breaches. Hackers can target personally identifiable information or personal health information you keep on your business’ …
Staff Spotlight: Tanner Anderson
Growing up in West Jordan, Utah was much like a scene from The Sandlot – there was always a baseball game in the front yard and kids were always looking for adventure. In Tanner’s neighborhood the kids were always out, and everything was close enough that you could get there by foot. As a child Tanner loved anything sports, but …
Charity Event: Urban Angels
Volunteering at Urban Angels is one of our staff’s favorite opportunities to volunteer all year. Although this year looked a little different than in years past, there was still a wonderful time had by all. Due to the Coronavirus restrictions, we were not able to serve the meal directly to the residents; instead, we were able to make and plate …
How Much Auto Coverage Do You Need?
Car insurance is required in the state of CA. The auto liability coverage required on your car insurance policy helps pay for covered losses, such as the other party’s medical bills and damage to their vehicle or other property that results from the accident. It also helps pay your legal fees if you are taken to court over the accident. …
Sour Cream Apple Pie
As you slice the apples, put them in a bowl and toss them with a little lemon juice or apple cider vinegar. The acidity of the lemon juice or vinegar will help keep the apples from discoloring while you work and will intensify the apple flavor in the pie. Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 50 minutes Yield: Serves 8 …
Butternut Squash Soup
If you finely chop (1/2-inch) the butternut squash, apple, carrot, celery, and onion, they’ll cook more quickly. Add a smoky flavor to the soup by sprinkling in some smoked paprika. Make the soup a little more creamy by swirling in some sour cream (after you remove the soup from heat). Butternut squashes come in various sizes. Your ratio of chopped …
Staff Spotlight: Linda Deuel
People from Erie, Pennsylvania are born with a different kind of strength. Strength that can handle 100 inches of snow per year. Strength that can walk a mile to school in weather that with a wind chill factor is -65 degrees. This strength can be seen in one of the individuals who we are blessed to have work here at …