New Fish Restaurant on Lake Okeechobee

Big Bertha's is now open

We went to Big Bertha's Wednesday night to see

what all the  hoopla was about.  There were six of

us and we were all pleasantly suprized at what we

found.  It was Wednesday night and they had a bunch

of specials.  I ordered the Fried Grouper Bang Bang

Po Boy on homemade bread.  It was really good.

I ordered the sauce on the side as it was a tad spicey.

Someone else had a Grilled Rueben O'hara that was

actually open faced and divine!  Everything I tried was

good, even the cole slaw which had pineapple in it.

We left Belle Glade at 5:15 sharp as I wanted to see

a Lake Okeechobee sunset which is like no other.

I broke a few traffic laws on the way and scared a few of my passengers however it was worth the rush as the

sunset was like  no other....magnificent...I wish I could capture it on my little Sony.

After dinner we sat lakeside enjoying the view, warming our toes by the firepit.  They tiki torches were all

aglow blowing in the persistent Lake "O" breeze.  We spoke with the manager Bob and his son, both of

whom were very nice and they thanked us for coming.  They told us they were having some unforeseen

kitchen problems out in the wind that they hope to tackle soon so that they can expand the menu.  They

told us of the Grand Opening next weekend, Saturday the 29th with a live band.  We assured them that

we would be back and that we would spread the word.   If you haven't been yet, be sure to see Big Bertha

over the bar and read about her history...its quite a fish tale!!

This is Clearly a Fire Hazard! Read on....

How to Keep Your Dryer Lint Free!

How to Clean Your Dryer Lint Trap
By bearably40, eHow Member
User-Submitted Article

Take your dryer lint trap out of dryer lint trap keeper and wash with hot soapy water and light soft sponge. This will help keep your dryer from costing you and from burning out the heating element. Good luck and keep your dryer lint trap clean.

Reasons for cleaning your lint trap in this manner -- rub your fingers on dryer sheets. You will feel a film on the lint trap -- that film collects on your dryer lint trap causing your lint trap to clog, and washing with hot soapy water will remove the film allowing the air to flow more freely and will keep your heating element from burning out. It will also allow your clothes to dry faster.

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How to Clean Your AC Filter

How to Change an Air Conditioner Filter

By an eHow Contributor

Changing the air filters in your home air conditioning units is the least expensive thing you can do to maintain your cooling system. Dirt and air pollutants can damage your health and damage the equipment requiring expensive repair or replacement of the system. Follow these simple steps to change your air conditioner filter.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Locate your furnace and the filter compartment. This compartment is normally covered by a strip of metal that slides in and out of place.
   
2. Determine the size of the air filter that needs to be replaced. The sizes are noted on the side and usually appear as 16x24 inches and other similar sizes.
   
3. Purchase a replacement filter in the size required for your system. There are a variety of filters to choose ranging from the inexpensive standard spun glass filters to pricier synthetic polyester fibers.
   
4. Consider high efficiency filters if you live in warmer, dustier climates as they do more than just capture dust particles. The high efficiency filters can trap tiny particles of dust, pollen, mold and other irritants.
   
5. Look at hepa filters and filters coated with chemicals to kill bacteria if allergies and other irritants are a concern for your family, .
   
6. Use a black permanent marker when you change the filter. When you slide up the metal guard, note the direction of the air flow marked on the side of the old filter and draw arrows in the same direction on the metal guard. This way you will have no question which direction to insert the new filter.
   
7. Replace high efficiency filters at least 4 times per year. Read the manufacturer's label as most recommend changing your air filter on a monthly basis. (High efficiency filters do have a longer life expectancy than the less expensive spun-fiber filters.
   
8. Discard the old filter.
   

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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!