Propane Pooch

Meet Millie! 

She is our favorite employee!  She keeps her workspace tidy, she never asks for time off and she certainly doesn't eat much.

She greets every customer with a friendly "yip".     Come in and meet Millie today.  She especially loves children and we let her take frequent

breaks to meet each and every child.  Millie has a beautiful wardrobe. She has beautiful pink dresses and bright sparkly jackets to keep her warm during these frosty days.  We hope you will ask to see her when you come visit us!

Fantastic Web Sites

     The National Propane Education and Research Council has a new family of eight propane industry websites.  These websites provide a wealth of information for consumers and agribusiness folk so plentiful here in the Glades.  Take a look at one that appeals to you if you have a yearning desire to sharpen your knowledge on the greatest alternate fuel source on the planet!

                                                 www.propanecouncil.com

www.agpropane.com

www.autogasusa.org

www.buildwithpropane.com

www.propanemarc.com

www.propanesafety.com

www.propaneresearch.com

www.usepropane.com


Check out these sites for information on various uses of propane.

Deep Fried Turkey by Dennis

Deep frying whole turkeys has become fantastically popular in South Florida over the past several years. The turkey is anything but greasy; the deep frying process seals the outside and the turkey remains incredibly juicy, while the skin gets wonderfully crispy.

There are a zillion ways you can season this with the injector - some folks like using liquid seafood boil seasoning (which I do not recommend...that stuff is for boiling seafood, not frying turkeys), but there are as many different ways as there are Floridians! For instance, Jim McCarthy, who fries turkeys frequently, wrote in and said that for injecting he uses one bottle of liquid garlic juice, one bottle of Tiger Sauce, one bottle of Cajun Sunshine sauce, and two tablespoons of red pepper. Try anything you like. Your mileage may vary.

Dennis McCarthy wanted to correct a few things about his fried turkey recipe:
1. Vegetable Oil: 325 degrees for 3.5 minutes per pound.
2. Peanut Oil: 375 degrees for 3 minutes per pound.
If it floats, it is overcooked. I always use a Cajun/butter injection or some other injection sauce.

You can buy the turkey frying (and seafood boiling) apparatus called "King Kooker" all over the place now. Glades Gas has been selling them for the past ten years or so, varying in prices from about $70-80 depending on the size of the burner.

When you're finished and the oil has cooled, you can filter, store and reuse the oil for other frying, or for frying more turkeys. According to the Texas Peanut Producers Board, "peanut oil may be used three or four times to fry turkeys before signs of deterioration begin. Such indications including foaming, darkening, or smoking excessively, indicating the oil must be discarded. Other signs of deteriorated oil include a rancid smell and/or failure to bubble when food is added.

NOTE ABOUT PEANUT OIL: I've heard from many people who've told me that either they or their children are severely allergic to peanuts and peanut product. I's not necessary to use peanut oil to fry the turkey; it's just what's commonly used in Louisiana because of its flavor as well as its very high smoking point; you don't want your oil catching fire. Any cooking oil that's good for deep frying and has a high smoking point (450 degrees preferably) will do!

Good luck with your turkey frying and enjoy!

Testimonial from Kiley Harper Larsen

     Nick and I decided to call Pahokee our permanent home last year and we finalized our decision by buying our first house.  We knew it needed a lot of repairs but we were up for the challenge.  Fortunately, we had just met Dennis and Karen McCarthy from Belle Glade and they offered to help us with our air conditioning issues.  Dennis offered to bring us a loaner since our old unit was shot.  This gave us ample time to make the best long term decision on our air conditioning system.

     We chose a high efficiency 18 SEER Trane unit that offered not only a hefty FPL rebate but also a sizeable federal tax rebate as well.  In addition we added a programmable thermostat which is surprisingly easy to program and helps keep our electric bill down.  The washable Lifetime filter  keeps our dust down and we feel we are helping the environment by not throwing a disposable filter into the dump every month!  

     

     We are very satisfied with our air conditioning system.  Thanks Glades Gas for helping us make such a great investment in our very first home and helping the ecosystem at the same time!

Kiley Harper Larsen



Esteban's Children



It is bring your child to work day at Glades Gas in Belle Glade.  We promote strong  family values in our daily office life.  We are one big family of people, trying to make our way through the daily maze.  The family is the corner stone of our society yet it seems to slowly be slipping away.  Why not do something special for your family today?  It doesn't have to be a big deal, a simple act of kindness, a helping hand or a sympathetic ear can make a difference in your child's life.  Our days are action packed.   We need to set time aside for our children even if only a few quiet minutes after dinner before bedtime.   At Glades Gas, our employee's children are always welcome to come into the office.  We treat it as a learning experience for them.  Often times, we are the ones who do the learning!



715 Plant Site



  Our plant warehouse  located on SR 715 is newly remodeled.  We are trying to beautify Belle Glade one location at a time.   Though its not fancy, it provides an opportunity here in town to offer something we currently drive to the coast for.

Stay tuned for a new business in town!

Florida Sportsman Fishing and Boat Show

No salt   No MSG  Get some today at Glades Gas

     Look for us at the Florida Sportsman Fishing and Boat Show on September 11th and 12th at the Fairgrounds on Southern Boulevard.  Skeeter himself is coming down from Michigan to share his awesome new batter with South Florida.  We will be on hand to help him dish up some of the meanest catfish this side of Omaha!  You might even win a prize if you stop by the booth and give us a big shout out!  Go to this link and you can print out a coupon to save $2.00 at the door. 

 FLORIDA SPORTSMAN.COM 

 Hope to see you there.

Tripp Electric Motors

     Jimmy and Ashley Tripp are good friends of the Glades Gas family. They've been long time customers of ours and we're thankful to have them. The Tripps are great, community-minded individuals, they're always giving back somehow. They've invested much into their business and the Glades Communities.   My daughter's memories of babysitting for the Tripps are nothing but good. In her words, "They're a great couple who really try to help you out".  We feel that they carry this same attitude into their business.  Definitely people you want to do business with!

Jimmy and Ashley

Tripp Electric Motors located at 1233 NW Avenue L in Belle Glade has been owned and operated by Jimmy and Ashley since 1982.  They have over seventeen employees all specialized in advanced motor repair. They're hours are 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday.  Jimmy has the electric motor for all your needs.  They can make old motors like new, no matter the size. I've seen a motor the size of one of our trucks there!

 

 Also located next to the motor facility is the "Extra Storage Closet" which is a secure, air conditioned storage facility. The hours of the Extra Closet Storage are also 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Friday.  Call them today if you need some extra space at reasonable rates.

Check out their website at http://www.trippmotors.com/! Glades Gas services their LP gas ovens that they use to harden the varnish on repaired motors. Their forklifts are also powered by Glades Gas.

Custom Swamp Buggy
They will even customize a mud buggy for you!

We can honestly say that it is truely a pleasure serving  the Tripps.

Breakfast!

Mimosas and Eggs Benedict are a beautiful thing, especially when they are cooked on an LP gas range!  I am slowly getting the hang of uploading these photos....here is one as promised!

Cooking with Gas

Having friends over is such a treat for Dennis and me.  There aren't too many places in Belle Glade to go out and spend an evening so we do alot of entertaining at  home.  We had some Loyola friends over this weekend who live in Miami.  Dennis got a chance to fine tune his cooking skills.  We have a Thermador 36" gas cook top that he just loves to burn. 

We started out with some tuna tartar with low sodium soy and wasabi for dipping with ginger and sesame seeds.  In addition we had some salmon dip that my friend had brought over for us.  Then we moved on to a small crock of french onion soup loaded with croutons, broiled to a crispy brown perfection.  We have 2 Viking double gas ovens that broils things perfectly.  The onions had been grilled earlier with a beef bullion cube smashed into the middle of them.  After the soup, we had  shrimp, boiled in beer, served warm with  cocktail sauce loaded with horseradish. 

Next course was shrimp scampi, lightly sauteed in garlic and butter.

For salad we had large tender beefsteak tomato, topped with a generous hunk of mozzarella drizzled with a light balsamic vinaigrette and a sprinkle of fresh basil from our garden.

The best of all was dessert.  We watched Dennis prepare Bananas Foster on the cook top.  He used the 151 proof  rum (it is strictly hands off in our house-only to be used for this dish) and we watched the fire nearly reach the hood.   We wallowed in the sauce.  It was delicious.

We slept very soundly after all these calories and then decided to do it again in the morning New Orleans style.  We woke up to Eggs Benedict and Mimosas with a good Brut champagne.

The girls went home satiated with the New Orleans buzz.  We danced to our old favorites, we feasted on our old favorites, we drank our old favorites and we missed all of our favorite Loyola-ites.

Customer Profile: Dixie Fried Chicken!

Since Glades Gas has such great customers, we thought we would focus on them for a while with our customer profiles!

Recently, I visited Dixie Fried Chicken and Grace was kind enough to give me some of her time. Her son Greg Carden and she manage the store.

Dixie Fried Chicken is located on 133 SW Avenue E here in Belle Glade. Billy Bryant Sr. started the business 41 years ago, and Billy Bryant Jr. currently owns Dixie Fried. He and his father have been loyal customers of Glades Gas for as long as we can remember. Their fried chicken and seafood is second to none; according to Grace, the secret is in the batter! She and Billy Jr. are the only two that know the secret that was developed over 40 years ago.

If you're looking for something fresh, try one of their daily specials! The girls in the kitchen were eager to share how much of a hit the catfish fingers and wingettes are. They said the hot mustard is a must! Grace takes pride in claiming "I have the cleanest kitchen in town"; I was completely amazed at the cleanliness.

Lucinda, who works the front line, shared with me that she enjoys her 16 years of work with the Bryant family. She also stated that Patricia has been working with her for 14 years. To retain employees for this length of time, I see as a reflection of the good character of the owners.

Their hours are:

Sun-Thur --- 10-9

Fri-Sat ------ 10-10

Dixie Fried Chicken uses LP gas to power all their fryers. We appreciate their long lasting commitment to Glades Gas and will continue to support them in their endeavors.  When you stop by, be sure and tell them you saw their profile by Glades Gas.

Glades Tech Educational Center

This is the new state of the art Palm Beach State College addition located off State Road 715 in Belle Glade. Glades Tech Education Center is scheduled to open in the fall. The students will get a gorgeous view of the Glades looking out of this very environmentally friendly facility. Everything from the landscaping to the styrofoam insulation to the cooling system to the natural gas instantaneous water heaters is high tech and green.

Check out the Glades Tech Education Center next time you go to see a show at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center, they're right beside each other.

Your AC needs TLC!!

When your air conditioning equipment is more than two years old, it needs some TLC.  The old adage of, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" simply does not apply.  Quality-control is imperative in maintaining  good air space.

It is important to make sure that all the equipment on your air handler is functioning correctly. It is essential to use high quality air filters that fit properly, such as our Lifetime Filters. A poorly fitting filter will allow pollutants to slip into your air, and you'll be breathing it in. Even the best air-conditioning is limited by the quality of its filter. A bad filter makes a bad AC unit.

Here are four simple tips that will help you get the best AC quality:

1) Install a programmable thermostat.
Programmable thermostats allow your AC to take a break while you're at work and decrease your electricity bill. If you have a consistent schedule than you can program it up to about 82 degrees while you're away, and then to start cooling to your preferred temperature about an hour before you get home. They are very user friendly and easily programmable to fit your schedules just by the push of a few buttons.

2) Clear the debris away from the outdoor section of your cooling unit.
People often grow shrubs near or mow lawn clippings into their condenser units unaware of what this causes. When leaves or other debris clog the coils of your outdoor unit, it cannot breathe, the air supply has been choked off. All the air you breathe from that point is filtered through those leaves and debris. Be sure to give a good area to your outdoor unit so that this problem can easily be avoided.

3) Get a tune up!
Here at Glades Gas we offer a Precision Tune Up, it's just one of those things that your system needs to keep functioning properly. Think of it like your regular car tune up, it helps to maintain and keep the AC system doing its job properly.

4) Check your filter monthly.
If you are using a disposable filter, be sure to change it every month. Likewise, if you have a Lifetime Filter, be sure to clean it monthly.

These four tips will all save you money! Call us today for a FREE AC assessment to help you with these tips.

Health

Dennis and I attended a four day seminar in Irvine, California  this past week.  It was extremely enlightening.  We learned many different ways to promote longevity.  We couldn't possibly incorporate all of what we learned into our everyday lifestyle. We  have chosen a few choice super foods and exercises in an effort to lead a healthier lifestyle.  There are so many things out there that we had never heard of!  Some of the topics covered confirmed my conviction for natural foods and getting back to basics.  

On the plane ride home, we were discussing some of the different speakers and topics covered.  We both agreed that we were going to make a very conscious effort in our office to keep our employees healthy as well.  We talked about the fact that we had already began doing this by promoting our Lifetime Filters in their air conditioners, using propane gas for cooking and water heating and switching to tankless water heating over the traditional electric.  All the employees have Lifetime filters and over half have converted to tankless water heaters.  So in essence, they are creating healthier homes.  It has to start somewhere. 

So we will begin this quest of a healthier lifestyle together.  Where it will lead, we don't know but we will do it together and share as a family.  If you would like to hear about some of the incredible speakers we heard, just give Dennis or myself a call.  We would be glad to share with you.

Tankless - The Way Of The Future

Just this morning we did startup on four instantaneous natural gas water heaters in the new building between the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center and Belle Glade's PBSC campus.

Watch the video:



They're up and running as of June 17th 2010! Their hot water supply will be endless with the instantaneous water heater technology.

These water heaters are better in every way:

-Save you money on your utilities
-Produce an endless hot water supply
-Save space and can be installed virtually anywhere
-Environmentally friendly by maximizing output while maintaining low emissions
-Safe and Reliable
-Lasts two to three times longer than traditional water heaters
-Very little maintenance (10 year warranty!)

These are going to be in every home, it is only a matter of time.
The government is offering a 30% rebate on the total installation, up to $1500 through 12/31/10.

Call us today at (561) 996-3046

Girls Get Grilling in South Florida with GrillGrrrl Live on the Morning Show

Check out this Youtube video of the GrillGrrrl



I love this gal! We should get together and share our trade secrests. I notice she is using a gas grill in this video. On her website I think she touts charcoal. I don't get charcoal....why would anyone want to wait so long and have all the mess? It Just doesn't make any sense to me!

Anyway, its about time women catch up on the grilli'n scene. So more power to her!! We have taught our daughter to grill on her patio at college (Go Gators!!) and she is really beginning to enjoy the many benefits of having a propane grill. She loves how healthy everything is and how quickly she can throw a meal together for her three roomies.

Keep on grilllin!!

Batter Up with Crazy Tony

Crazy Tony touts "Skeeter's Batter Up" - light fish fry

If you can fry it, you gotta try it!

Try some from Glades Gas in Belle Glade when you get the chance.

Skeeter's Batter Up!

Skeeter's Batter Up is the best on pork chops!

Skeeter, I hope you read this because you were right! You told me at the Black Gold Fest to try it and I just did. It's really, really good and my husband is a good cook so I don't lie! It was just so light and crispy and I love the fact that there is no salt so I can salt it to my own taste. Can't wait until you come out with a new flavor!

Roger

Time to look back at the past month and look at our accomplishments. Roger will be surprised tomorrow when he discovers that he is the Employee of the Month. Sssssh, its a secret, don't tell! Be sure and congratulate him when you see him!

Customer Testimonial: Jose Alvarez

Recently, my deli was shut down because there was no gas coming to the kitchen.  I kid you not, I called Glades Gas of Belle Glade and a guy came in ten minutes to get us up and running.  He said that the cold weather caused the regulator on my tank to stop working.  I've never received that kind of service from anyone and they didn't even charge me a dime! I'm a loyal Glades Gas customer because of their excellent customer service.

- Jose Alvarez, Latin Grocery Store Owner

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LP Gas Tanks

I came across a half page apology in the Palm Beach Post this morning from Peoples Gas Company in Palm Beach County. They were apologizing for the gas outages that severely hurt a lot of homes and businesses over the past two weeks. It made me wonder if our customers have ever had to suffer so deeply. Even after three Hurricanes, our trucks were rolling the very next day after all three. So, I pondered on the convenience of natural gas verses our LP gas stored in our not always so pretty above ground LP gas tanks. I have always wished that we had natural gas lines here in the Glades and at our Wellington, Loxahatchee and Royal Palm Beach customers. Now however, I have a totally different view on things. Maybe our tanks aren't so ugly after all. I don't like the thought of not being able to control the gas supply.

Palm Beach Post Sunday April 18th Earth Day

Recently the Palm Beach Post focused on local companies going green. Here's what Glades Gas in Belle Glade says:

All employees have a washable Lifetime Filter in their central air conditioning system. This filter traps more dust and allows you to breathe cleaner air. They also keep our landfills from getting clogged up with all those old filters every month.

Half of the employees also have switched their old inefficient electric water heaters to tankless or instantaneous, propane gas water heaters.

Ninety percent of the employees' homes run on clean burning, efficient propane gas.


Quote: "We all have to do our part to save the planet," says Karen McCarthy, owner and manager. "It's the only one we have and the only one we will ever get!

Free Air Conditioning Check Ups

It may technically be Spring, but judging by the thermometers, Summer is here!

We have had unusually hot temps already. If it is time for a little TLC for your air conditioner! We offer a completely FREE AC check up. Thats right, free. If nothing else, it will give you peace of mind knowing if there is anything that needs to be done.

Also, did you know that viruses, bacteria and molds are most likely present in your air conditioning system? You can eliminate them with an actively charged filtration system. Call us today at 561-996-3046. We'll help you to eliminate the bad stuff that you are breathing!

Black Gold Winners!!

At the annual Black Gold Festival, Glades Gas gave away their very own Mighty Mac Cooker (a.k.a. the last cooker you will ever buy), a U-line Wine Cooler, and two outdoor cookers to four lucky winners.

Jerome Shannon won the Mighty Mac Cooker, Gonzalo Vasquez won the U-line wine cooler, Dorothy Kennedy and Carl Coffie won the outdoor cookers.

Be sure to check our website for occasional giveaways as the next winner could be you!

Customer Testimonial: Migali Barcenas

I shopped around before I called Glades Gas when my air conditioner quit working. Not only were they reasonably priced, they showed up when they said they would the very same day! I highly recommend them!!

- Migali Barcenas, Belle Glade

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The Lighthouse Cafe

Half of the proceeds from our wine cooler raffle at Black Gold Jubilee went to the Lighthouse Cafe in Belle Glade. We presented a $250 check to them to help continue to feed the hungry. Watch the video! 

The Lighthouse Cafe is an interdenominational organization which is located at S.W. Avenue B in Belle Glade. They provide a free hot meal at 11:30 a.m. every day Monday through Friday to anyone in need. Without it many would go hungry in our community. For information on how you can support the Lighthouse Cafe by volunteering your time or in other ways please call 561-996-5568.

Black Gold

 would like to thank everyone that came out to the Black Gold Festival at the Belle Glade Marina on Saturday, April 17th.

Our turn out was hampered by the rain. Many visitors said they thought that not having a parade also kept people away. We heard one person say that they thought the parade got you fired up to load up and come out to the marina. Everyone who did come out had a great time! It is always beautiful out on the Lake. 

If you haven't been to the Belle Glade or Pahokee Marina in a long time, you are in for a real treat. It is absolutely beautiful out there. We went out several evenings this past week and enjoyed great campside dinners accompanied by the most awesome sunsets in Florida! 

If you have never driven out, take the time and be prepared to take a step back in time.

Happy Easter!

We would like to wish all of our customers a safe and wonderful weekend with family and friends. Holidays are really about sharing time with loved ones. Our wish for you is that you and yours, have a triumphant Easter. From all the employees at Glades Gas.

Propane Safety

Jose Santiago with Palm Beach Fire Rescue takes tips from Mr. Mac on propane safety issues. The cold weather didn't stop this crew from learning how to safely shut down an LP gas bobtail in case of an emergency. All the fire boys were treated to a free BBQ tank fill up, compliments of Glades Gas.

Hungry Howie's

Hungry Howie's is now open and we are loving it! Their pizza is great and they deliver!! We had their sub the first day and it is so good you just gotto go back for more. They are so clean, fast and friendly. If you haven't tried them out yet, go get yourself some today!!!

Green Energy Tip for the Day

In order to maximize your air space at home, change your air filter often. When we pay the electric bill, we wash out our filter. Simple and clean!!

We're giving away a Mighty Mac Cooker!

We're giving away one of our very own Mighty Mac Cookers in our Glades Gas Mighty Mac Cooker Giveaway! It's easy to enter - all you have to do is give us your info and you could be the lucky winner!

There are three ways to enter:
1. Enter online.
2. Enter in-store at our Belle Glade location.
3. Enter at the Glades Gas booth at the Black Gold Jubilee in Belle Glade, Fl on April 17, 2010.

Get all of the giveaway info and rules here.

Indoor air pollution may be making you and your family sick

During this time of year most people assume that when they get sick it's because they've caught one of the many bugs going around. What most people don't know is that their own home's air may be making them sick.

Ordinary air filters cannot trap many of the smaller particles that can cause irritation or make breathing difficult. The common inefficient disposable filter gives little protection from mold, dust, pollen and other airborne contaminants which can affect your indoor air quality.

Our solution to improve the air quality in your home is to use an electrostatic filter. Electrostatic filters cause dirt and dust to cling to the filter through a mild static charge. It works silently while your system is running and air is moving through the filter. It only requires you to wash the dirt off with water. It's really that simple!

Here at Glades Gas, we're more than happy to help you with your electrostatic air filter purchase or installation. If you have any questions about how it works or how you can get one give us a call or leave your questions in the comments. Cleaner air in your home can be yours today!

Customer Testimonial: Patrick Chancey

We absolutely love our Noritz tankless water heater. Our gas bill dropped tremendously when we pulled out the old inefficient electric one. We are so happy that Dennis educated us on how to save money with propane!

-Patrick Chancey, Belle Glade

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Is your ice safe?

The ice maker in your freezer needs a filter!

By changing your ice maker's water filter twice a year you can avoid foul tasting water and ice cubes. The filter will get rid of a lot of the impurities found in your water supply.

Come by or give us a call to discuss which filters are best for you! Cleaner water can be yours today.

Customer Testimonial: Leigh Woodham

We have been customers of Glades Gas since we built our house. Dennis not only installed all the gas lines for my dryer, cooktop, pool heater and central gas furnace, he also designed and installed our high efficiency central ac system.

He treated our project as if it were his own. He was always there for us, day or night with all the headaches and joys of building a house. We truly feel we are a part of the Glades Gas Family!

-Leigh Woodham, Belle Glade

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Free Heating Assessment

Are you staying warm enough when these cold fronts come through? It's possible your heating system isn't performing at its best.

Now through the end of February you can schedule a free heating assessment with us!

Give us a call today at 561-996-3046 to schedule your free assessment.