neConnectionA publication of Northeast Oklahoma Electric Cooperative
Volume 70, No. 1
Your Touchstone Energy© CooperativeJanuary 2016
In the Kitchen with ScottyIn the Kitchen with ScottyKicking off a year of food products made in Oklahoma
Information on youth programs available now
BOLT hosts a ribbon-cutting
3 Cooperatives care about our future members
4 Youth programs--the time is now to work on applications
5 A new activity page for kids
7 Be prepared as winter strikes
more inside
36 - Your energy dollarsPerform your own home energy audit and save
10 - Oklahoma-made products Innovative Oklahoma chef Scotty Irani creates helpful seasonings and sauces
JANUARY 11-16 TulsaChili BowlExpo Square918-838-3777
JANUARY 21-24 WagonerWestern Hills Winter Bluegrass Fes valThe Lodge at Sequoyah State Park405-273-8578
JANUARY 23 ClaremoreMad Dog Demoli on DerbyClaremore Expo Center417-863-6353
JANUARY 23-31 TulsaGreen Country Home & Garden ShowExpo Square918-523-2003
JANUARY 30 MiamiMiami Tribal Stomp DanceO awa-Peoria Building918-542-1445
JANUARY 30-FEBRUARY 14 GroveGrove Community Playmakers present Panache121 West 3rd Street918-786-8950
FEBRUARY 1-7 TulsaTulsa Boat, Sport & Travel ShowExpo Square918-519-1210
FEBRUARY 5 & 7 TulsaHarlem Globetro ersBOK Center918-894-4445
All Around Green Country
Events are published as space allows and must be submi ed at least 60 days in advance. Send informa on, including phone number for publica on, to Northeast Connec on Events Calendar, PO Box 948, Vinita, OK 74301. Or, send informa on by email to [email protected].
8 - BOLT CelebratesProgress continues across northeast Oklahoma
LUCKY ACCOUNT NUMBERWe’ve made a change!
Search the pages of NE Connection for a 6-digit account number. Compare it to the account number that appears on your monthly electric bill. If they match, con-tact the co-op at 1-800-256-6405, exten-sion 9332, to claim a $100 credit on your
electric account.
On the cover: Oklahoma chef Sco y Irani visits with NE Connec on staff at the Myriad Botanical Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK.
What do 1,500 high school students, our na on’s capital and electric coopera ves have in common? The Electric Coopera ve Youth Tour, of course!
Youth Tour was established with one thought in mind – to inspire our next genera on of leaders. Since 1964, more than 50,000 young Americans have taken advantage of this special opportunity off ered by electric coopera ves. And Northeast Oklahoma Electric alone has sent 220 students since 1967.
It all takes place in June, when hundreds of electric co-ops across the country send par cipants to Washington, D.C. for a chance to learn about the coopera ve business model and a full week of sightseeing.
While in D.C., par cipants have a chance to meet with their elected offi cials and discuss the issues that are important back home. Without a doubt, Youth Tour has grown into an invaluable program that gives young Americans an experience that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.
In March, Northeast Oklahoma Electric will begin the process to select local students to a end Youth Tour 2016. If you are a high school junior interested in traveling to Washington, D.C., to experience the trip of a life me, please contact us for more informa on.
Perhaps you know of an excep onal student who would be a great candidate for the program. If you do, please share this ar cle with them. Students have the op on to submit an essay on “What is an REC“ or, new this year, use their technical skills to produce a video.
Youth Tour is so much more than a sightseeing trip. Students have repeatedly shared that this experience has helped them grow into successful professionals. It has also benefi ted our local communi es. Youth Tour par cipants return home with a deeper understanding of what it takes to be leader, and as a result, they put these skills to use right here in our community.
Help us fi nd the next genera on of leaders by sharing the Youth Tour experience with a promising student. For more informa on about Northeast Oklahoma Electric Coopera ve’s Youth Tour program, call youth programs coordinator Clint Branham at 800-256-6405 x 9340 or visit www.neelectric.com under the “Community Services” tab.
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Northeast Connection is published monthly to communicate with the members of Northeast
Oklahoma Electric Cooperative.
Offi cers and Trustees
PRESIDENT - Dandy A. Risman, District 5VICE PRESIDENT - John L. Myers, District 4
SECRETARY-TREASURER - Benny L. Seabourn, District 2ASST. SECRETARY-TREASURER - Everett L. Johnston, District 3
Harold W. Robertson, District 1Sharron Gay, District 6
James A. Wade, District 7Bill R. Kimbrell, District 8Jimmy Caudill, District 9
Management Team
Anthony Due, General Manager Larry Cisneros, P.E., Manager of Engineering Services
Susanne Frost, Manager of Offi ce ServicesCindy Hefner, Manager of Public Relations
Tim Mixson, Manager of OperationsConnie Porter, Manager of Financial Services
Vinita headquarters: Four and a half miles east of Vinita on Highway 60/69 at 27039 South 4440 Road.
Grove offi ce: 212 South Main.
Business hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Offi ces are closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
Available 24 hours at: 1-800-256-6405
If you experience an outage:
1. Check your switch or circuit breaker in thehouse and on the meter pole to be sure the troubleis not on your side of the service.
2. When contacting the cooperative to report an outage, use the name as it appears on your bill, and have both your pole number and account number ready.
Please direct all editorial inquiries to Communications Specialist Clint Branhamat 800-256-6405 ext. 9340 or email [email protected].
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
If you wish to fi le a Civil Rights program complaint of dis-crimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found on-line at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_fi ling_cust.html, or at any USDA offi ce, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information request-ed in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Offi ce of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Av-enue, S. W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at [email protected].
Looking for leaders
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Today’s youth are tomorrow’s coopera ve members and leaders. With this in mind, Northeast
Oklahoma Electric Coopera ve is commi ed to suppor ng programs that encourage growth and leadership for area young people. In addi on to its involvement in ac vi es that promote youth interests throughout its service territory, the coopera ve is proud to sponsor a pair of contests—one for high school juniors and another for eighth-grade students—and a college scholarship for area high school seniors each year. Area youth are invited to par cipate in some exci ng opportuni es for fun and adventure in 2016—not to men on a li le extra cash for college. Coopera ve membership is not a requirement to take part in either Youth Tour or Energy Camp.
Informa on packets are available to eighth graders and high school juniors, as well as classroom instructors in Craig, Delaware, Mayes, O awa coun es, and Chelsea High School in Rogers County. Scholarship applica ons will also be made available upon request.
New this year, Northeast off ers another way to enter the contests by submi ng a video in place of a wri en essay.
Interested individuals can request informa on by contac ng NEOEC Youth Programs Coordinator Clint Branham by emailing [email protected] or by calling 1-800-256-6405, ext. 9340. Informa on is also available online at www.neelectric.com under the Community Services tab. “The coopera ve’s youth programs provide an opportunity for youth in our service area to explore new horizons,” explained Branham. “Youth Tour and Energy Camp are once-in-a-life me chances to have fun, make new friends and par cipate in some truly unique opportuni es. And, of course, it is always nice to be able to lessen the fi nancial impact of a college educa on.”
Youth TourNortheast Oklahoma Electric Coopera ve will be sending four high school juniors from its service area on a week-long, all-expense-paid tour of our na on’s capital in 2016 as part of its annual Youth Tour contest. If you are in the eleventh grade and a end school within the coopera ve
service area of Mayes, Delaware, Craig and O awa Coun es (or Chelsea High School in Rogers County) you are eligible to enter and win this contest. Youth Tour winners will visit Washington, D.C., June 10-16, 2016. The deadline for the essay or video contest is March 11, 2016.
Energy CampFour eighth-graders from the coopera ve service area will enjoy a week-long adventure at Canyon Camp near beau ful Red Rock Canyon in Hinton, Oklahoma, during the 2016 Youth Power Energy Camp. A winning essay or video will earn these lucky eighth-graders a chance to take part in a fun and educa onal opportunity that comes around only once. Youth Power Energy Camp is scheduled May 31 - June 3, 2016. The deadline for the essay contest is March 18, 2016.
College ScholarshipHigh school seniors whose parents or guardians are Northeast Oklahoma Electric Coopera ve members and who live in a household served by NEOEC electric are encouraged to apply for one of four available $1,000 college scholarships. Applica on deadline is March 18, 2016. 964034
YOUTHYOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAMS
Northeast Oklahoma Electric serviceman and Energy Camp counselor Mike Hallacy coaches a camper in the basics of pole climbing.
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Hey kids! If you are 12 or under, complete this word puzzle and mail it to the address below by February 1 to enter a drawing for a prize!
COMPLETE THIS INFORMATION BEFORE MAILING!
Name: _______________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
City, State____________________________________________________
Zip Code:____________________________ Age:_____________________
Parent/Guardian’s Name:________________________________________
The clues:Never use _ _ _ _ or frayed power cords.
Only plugs go in an _ _ _ _ _ _ .
Before you or your parents _ _ _, you should call 811 to check for power lines.
Turn off _ _ _ _ _ _ when not in use.
When climbing a tree, be on the lookout for _ _ _ _ _ lines.
_ _ _ your kite far away from power lines!
Don’t _ _ _ _ too many things in one outlet.
Never _ _ _ _ or yank a plug by the cord.
Extension cords should never be placed under a _ _ _.
Power lines can be buried _ _ _ _ _ the ground.
A power line on the ground is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _. Stay far away and tell an adult immediately!
The words:FLYPLUGPOWER
OUTLETUNDERDANGEROUSWORN
DIGPULLRUGLIGHTS
Mail to KELLY at:NEOECP O Box 948Vinita, OK 74301
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As temperatures con nue to drop and your energy focus turns from
cooling your home to hea ng it, consider using this me to increase energy effi ciency and cost savings for the colder months ahead. Whether your home is old or new, chances are you are spending more on energy costs than necessary.
Armed with some basic knowledge and a li le me, you can conduct a baseline energy audit of your home to iden fy where you are losing energy (and money). Use a checklist and take notes on problems you fi nd as you walk through your home. Remember, the audit itself won’t save you money unless you act on your fi ndings.
DIY 101So, where to start? If your home has mul ple levels, work from the top down. Begin in your a c or highest fl oor, and work your way down to the fi rst fl oor or basement. Use the checklist on this page to help you keep track.
Insula on and air leaks (dra s) – According to the Department of Energy, improving your home’s insula on and sealing air leaks are the fastest and most cost-eff ec ve ways to reduce energy waste and make the most of your energy dollars. Check to see whether there is suffi cient insula on in the a c. Are openings containing piping, ductwork and chimney sealed?
Electronic devices – Inventory all of the electronic devices you have and how o en you use them. Computers, printers, DVD players, phones and gaming consoles are notorious “vampire power” users – they drain energy even when not in use. If items can be turned off without
disrup ng your lifestyle, consider plugging them into a power strip that can be turned on and off (or put on a mer).
Ligh ng – Note where you s ll have incandescent lights. Can you replace them with CFL or LED upgrades? Do
you have nightlights? If so, consider replacing them with LED nightlights. Are there places where you can install mo on sensor lights in low use areas, such as a closet, porch or garage?
Thermostat/indoor temperature – Do you have a programmable thermostat?
When was the last me it was programmed? Is the date and me correct? If they are not, this could throw off the automa c se ngs. Is it set so the temperature is lower during the day and/or mes when no one is home and at night when people are sleeping? Consider lowering the temperature a few degrees.
Appliances and cleaning – Appliances are large energy users, and if yours are more than 10 years old, they are likely not as energy effi cient as today’s op ons. How and when you use them also make a diff erence. Do you wash your clothes in hot water, or can you use cold water instead? Do you use your washer, dryer or dishwasher during the day? Consider running them at night, during off -peak mes. Does your hot water heater have a blanket? If not, consider insula ng it. Make sure your dryer vent isn’t blocked – this will not only save energy, it may also prevent a fi re.
Evalua onOnce you have completed the audit, take a look at the fi ndings. Priori ze ac ons that you can take based on your me and budget, weighing where you can get the most impact for your investment. Increasing your home’s energy effi ciency will make your family comfortable while saving you money.
Start saving with a DIY home energy auditBy Anne Prince, NRECA
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Be prepared for winter stormsBy Abby Berry, NRECA
When winter temperatures drop and storms hit, it can be challenging to stay safe and warm. Winter storm severity
varies depending on where you live, but nearly all Americans are aff ected by extreme winter storms at some point. Northeast Oklahoma Electric cares about your safety, and we want you to be prepared.
Heavy snow and ice can lead to downed power lines, leaving co-op members without power. During extremely low temperatures, this can be dangerous. During a power outage, our crews will con nue to work as quickly and safely as possible to restore power, but there are a few things you can do to prepare yourself.
Stay warm – Plan to use a safe alternate hea ng source, such as a fi replace or wood-burning stove during a power outage. These are great op ons to keep you and your loved ones warm, but exercise cau on when using, and never leave the hea ng source una ended. If you are using gasoline-, propane- or natural gas-burning devices to stay warm, never use them indoors. Remember that fuel- and wood-burning sources of heat should always be properly ven lated. Always read the manufacturer’s direc ons before using.
Stay fed – The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends having several days’ supply of food that does not need to be cooked handy. Crackers, cereal, canned goods and bread are good op ons. Five gallons of water per person should also be available in the event of an extended power outage.
Stay safe – When an outage occurs, it o en means power lines are down. It is best not to travel during winter storms, but if you must, bring a survival kit along, and do not travel alone. If you encounter downed lines, always assume they are live. Stay as far away from the downed lines as possible, and report the situa on to our dispatchers by calling 800-256-6405 if possible.
Winter weather can be unpredictable and dangerous, and planning ahead can o en be the diff erence between life and death. Northeast Oklahoma Electric is ready for what Mother Nature has in store, and we want you to be ready, too. For more winter safety ps visit www.ready.gov/winter-weather.
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Many area business and community leaders gathered with coopera ve
representa ves recently to help BOLT Fiber Op c Services celebrate with a ceremonial ribbon cu ng.
The event, held November 12 at Northeast Oklahoma Electric Coopera ve headquarters in Vinita, also drew the a endance of government offi cials, local poli cal fi gures, members of the local media, and many vendors and partners involved with the project. Approximately 100 a ended.
“We had a great turnout and beau ful weather for our event,” said Sheila
Allgood, Manager of the co-op’s technology and communica ons subsidiary. “It was an honor to have so many come from Washington, D.C., and from around the na on to join us in celebra ng our rural broadband deployment. The support we had from our local communi es and businesses was just as impressive and appreciated.”
Several spoke, including REC General Manager Anthony Due; both Allgood and Roy Green from BOLT; Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recrea on Commissioner Chuck Perry, who along with wife Victoria, also own RE/MAX Realtors in Grove; Mike Williams from Shangri-La; and Oklahoma Speaker of the House Jeff Hickman.
All had high praise for the project, which is expected to greatly impact the economy by both retaining and a rac ng businesses that rely on high-speed broadband Internet speeds.
Allgood individually thanked many present for their contribu ons to the project. A special presenta on was made to each member of the coopera ve board of trustees for their forward thinking in bringing a fi ber op c network to northeast Oklahoma.
During one especially emo onal moment, Allgood posthumously recognized trustee Jack Caudill for his role in the decision to move forward with BOLT. A presenta on was made to Caudill’s son, Jimmy, who currently occupies the District 9 seat once held by his father. Jack passed away
April 16, 2014, a er a lengthy ba le with cancer.
The BOLT project is being deployed in mul ple phases over a mul -year span. Once complete the project will encompass more than 3,000 miles of fi ber and pass more than 32,000 rural homes and business in northeast Oklahoma. Services off ered include Internet up to 1 gigabit in speed, high quality HD television, and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) telephone service through a third-party provider. There are currently more than 1,000 ac ve subscribers to BOLT services.
BOLT ribbon cutting draws crowd
Speaker of the House Jeff Hickman Speaker of the House Jeff Hickman addresses the crowd.addresses the crowd.
The event drew a packed house.The event drew a packed house.
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BOLT progress continues
BOLT employee Hank Foust assists a customer with her high-speed internet.
BOLT installer Ron Mathia places equipment inside a customer’s home.
A contractor prepares a neighborhood for service.
Overhead fi ber op c line is installed to provide the backbone for BOLT services.
Contractors track progress.
Overhead fi ber op c line is wrapped to a support cable.
Underground boring equipment is used as much as possible to prevent damage to roads and driveways.
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This year, the recipe pages will take you on a trip around Oklahoma as we explore products made in our great state. Well known for tender chicken-fried steaks and savory
barbecue, Oklahoma boasts a diverse culinary landscape. We’ll kick off this tour with a trip to Oklahoma City.
I was recently scheduled to a end a class in Oklahoma City that included a photography compe on. The photos were to be taken during an ou ng to the beau ful Myriad Botanical Garden and required a human subject. I’m not shy, but I hated the idea of asking a random stranger to pose for my pictures. Before class, I made a call to Sco y Irani.
Sco y and I a ended high school together and had as much fun as two saxophone-playing band geeks can on a cold Friday night in the Sapulpa High School band stand. Sco y is charisma c and caring; if you aren’t having fun in his presence, you don’t have fun anywhere. I was always ready to enjoy his company. Sco y was always engaging and when he was around, everyone was included, regardless of cliques or clothes (those things that seemed to ma er in high school).
As the typical story goes, I lost track of Sco y over the years. The last me I saw him was at his high school gradua on. Fast forward several years, and along came Facebook©. Facebook is the bane of some, a poli cal pla orm and me-waster for others, but for me it was an opportunity—the chance to reconnect with so many friends I have missed over the years. On one fortunate day, I saw Sco y’s familiar smile, that whole-face kind of smile. Seeing him gave me that same kind of smile.
You may now be wondering, “How does this story turn into a recipe page?”
Sco y’s talents far exceed his saxophone days. Following gradua on from Oklahoma State University (he is a die-hard Cowboy), Sco y pursued his passion--bringing people together over food--by a ending the pres gious Johnson and Wales Culinary School. His studies have taken him throughout the U.S. and Europe, but he returned to the state he loves.
Now a well-known chef and contributor to Oklahoma City’s rapidly-growing food scene, Sco y has developed his own line of seasoning blends, sauces, and spreads. All of the “In the Kitchen with Sco y,” or ITK, products are produced, by Sco y, in Oklahoma. Handmade using only the fi nest and freshest ingredients, his products take food and your own recipes to a new level of yum. And, because of his willingness to pose for pictures, he inspired an idea for a year’s worth of recipes, collected within our state borders.
Sco y’s products are available through his website, www.InTheKitchenWithSco y.com, and at several retailers in the Oklahoma City area. His website also includes many of his recipes, as well as a link to contact Sco y. He loves to hear others’ food stories and tradi ons, and when I have needed a li le home-cook help, he was ready with advice.
I have included a few of his recipes and a descrip on of some of his products. Enjoy and let Sco y know how you ITK.
In The Kit
Jezebel is one of Sco y’s fi rst retail crea ons. Orange, pineapple, lemon, black pepper, and spicy horseradish, cooked down to a sweet and lightly spiced experience.
by Kelly RushCommunica ons Specialist
Sco y and I grab a selfi e.
Photos of Sco y Irani and products taken by Kelly Rush at the Myriad Botanical Gardens, Oklahoma City, OK
Food images provided by Sco y Irani
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tchen With ScottyBOO'S BONELESS CHICKEN BREASTBoneless skinless chicken breasts ITK's Soul-Licious Soul Food Seasoning ITK's Boo's Breakfast MustardChopped almondsChopped parsley Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. Fla en with kitchen mallet so that the breast is equal in thickness. Generously season both sides with ITK Soul-Licious seasoning. Coat the top side of the chicken breast with Boo's Breakfast Mustard. Sprinkle with the almonds and chopped parsley Lightly coat/spray the bo om of a roas ng dish with olive oil. Place chicken breasts in pan, and cover with aluminum foil.Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 5 minutes to toast the almonds. Serve with a salad or pasta...boom done!
GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH OIL AND PARMESAN 4 ears corn, cleaned and husked 2 cloves garlic, grated1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice3 tablespoons white truffl e or extra virgin olive oil1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, fi nely grated1 tablespoon ITK’s Cornbread Dressing Blend1 tablespoon minced Italian (fl at-leaf) parsley
Brush husked ears with some of the white truffl e or olive oil . Grill on medium-high un l tender, about 20 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the grated garlic, 2 tablespoons truffl e or olive oil and fresh lemon juice. During the last 15 minutes of grilling, baste corn all around with garlic-lemon oil.
Mix the ITK Cornbread Dressing Blend, minced parsley, and fi nely grated Parmigiano- Reggiano together in a shallow plate or dish. Watching your li le fi ngers, roll the hot grilled corn in the cheese mixture and place on a pla er. Sprinkle a li le ITK Cook's Line seasoning on for good measure.
ITK BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN MARINADE1 quart whole bu ermilk 3 tablespoons ITK Soul-Licious Soul Food Seasoning
Mix thoroughly, and pour over your chicken. Refrigerate overnight. Discard marinade and fry your chicken as usual.
To add even more fl avor to your fried chicken, use 1 rounded tablespoon ITK Soul-Licious to 1 cup fl our to bread chicken before frying.
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CHICKEN IN CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE 4 chicken thighs and 4 legs (bone in/skin on)Chicken Marinade:1/3 cup ITK Boo’s Breakfast Mustard 1/4 teaspoon paprikaPinch of ITK Cook’s Line SeasoningSauce: 1/2 cup diced bacon1/2 cup diced yellow onion1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves3/4 cup dry white wine (use a wine you would drink)2 tablespoons ITK Boo’s Breakfast Mustard 2-3 tablespoons crème fraîche (recipe follows) or heavy creamFresh thyme, for garnish
Combine the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Toss the chicken pieces in the marinade; coat well and set aside.
Heat a large skillet with a cover (or a Dutch oven) over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, s rring frequently, un l it's just star ng to brown. Remove bacon from pan and set aside for later. Leave bacon drippings in the pan and add the onions. Cook un l tender, then add the fresh thyme and s r in. Remove the onion and thyme and join with the bacon.
Add a li le olive oil to your pan to brown the chicken. With skin-on pieces, what you’re wan ng to do is to brown and crisp the skin a bit. Let the oil rise to temp un l just smoking and add (in batches) the chicken, skin side down. Do not add more than 3 at a me, as you do not want to crowd the pan. Brown un l crisp, then remove. Con nue un l all the chicken has been browned.
A er the chicken is browned, start hea ng up the pan again. Add the white wine to “de glaze” the pan, scraping up all the delicious brown bits on the bo om. Add the bacon, onion, and thyme back to the pan and s r in. Add all the chicken pieces (skin side up). Place a lid on the pan, reduce heat and slowly cook about 15 minutes. Turn the chicken during this me, and check for doneness.
When the chicken is done, remove chicken from pan to a serving plate. To the pan, add 2 tablespoons of ITK Boo’s Breakfast Mustard and crème fraîche or heavy cream and s r in to the sauce just un l heated through. (If sauce is too thick, you can thin with a li le warm water). Spoon sauce over chicken and garnish with fresh thyme or minced fresh parsley. Great with roasted vegetables, potatoes, or broad fl at noodles (egg noodles). Enjoy!
CRÈME FRAÎCHE1 cup heavy cream (using “ultra pasteurized” heavy cream will take longer to thicken; I use “pasteurized” heavy cream) 3 tablespoons whole bu ermilk
In a non-metal container, pour in the heavy cream and bu ermilk. Cover ghtly and shake well to combine.
Loosely cover the container and let it set out on your countertop for 24 hours. The science behind this: there is a good bacteria in bu ermilk (also in yogurt) called “lactobacillus” which ferments the lactose in the cream. Bacteria needs warmth, moisture and food to grow. Warmth you get from the room temperature, moisture you get from the air and contents, food you get from the sugar or lactose in the cream.
A er 24 hours, you will see a nice thickened cream. Transfer to a clean ghtly sealed container, and refrigerate; use as needed. Shelf life is two weeks.
A few items from the In The Kitchen With Sco y line.Visit www.InTheKitchenWithSco y.com.
SaucesJezebel-orange, pineapple, lemon, black pepper, and spicy horseradish. Great as a sauce or simple serve it over cream cheese with crackers.Boo’s Breakfast Mustard--earthy, peppery, country style, brown mustard with a kick of espressoMagoo’s Sloppy Joe Sauce--A li le bit of smoke, not too much heat, and loaded with fresh diced poblano peppers and Spanish onions. Made with agave nectar there is no processed sugar added.Dirty Li le Secret--Sco y’s answer to barbeque sauce
SeasoningsCook’s Line--season everything with this versa le blendLi le Bit More--fl avorful blackening spicePersian Rub--fantas c on grill steaksSoul-Licious--puts the heart, soul, and LOVE into preparing a mealThe Roast Beast--sprinkle on roasted tenderloin, steaks and burgers, and perfect in Bloody Marys
A glimpse at part of Sco y’s product line. This is only a sample; go to Sco y’s website for all available products and descrip ons.
