Have Quality Water With Your Christmas Meal

Culligan at the Lake of the Ozarks hopes everyone had a HAPPY Thanksgiving. Before you know it, Christmas will be here. Our quality water company at the Lake of the Ozarks wants everyone to be able to have quality drinking water with their Christmas meal. You will often find yourself cooking with water, so it's important to have quality water in the kitchen. Here are a couple of GREAT Christmas recipes we found that contain water. We hope you enjoy them!

Have Quality Water With Your Christmas Meal

Source: http://makinglemonadeblog.com/best-christmas-punch-recipe-santas-little-helper/

BEST CHRISTMAS PUNCH RECIPE: SANTA'S LITTLE HELPER!

1 bottle of champagne (OR use a lemon-lime soda like Sierra Mist to make it non-alcoholic)
1 bottle of Cranberry Juice Blend
1 cup of sugar (try to use superfine sugar if you can find it)
1 c. frozen lemonade concentrate (thawed)
1 c. frozen orange juice concentrate (thawed)
ice
water (for amount, see below)
garnishes: lemon slices, cranberries, fresh rosemary sprigs


INSTRUCTIONS

Combine the champagne and the cranberry juice blend. Add the sugar, and stir vigorously until combined. Add the thawed concentrates, stir. If you want a strong punch you can leave as is and just add some ice. You may wish to dilute with up to three cups of water (add water to taste) depending on your personal preference. Remember adding ice will also dilute the punch a bit so don't go overboard on both ice and water. :) Add your garnishes-- a bag of fresh cranberries, lemon slices (wash the lemons well if including the peels), perhaps a sprig of fresh rosemary or two for a fresh kick.

** Note: You can also make this ahead of time-- simply add all ingredients EXCEPT the garnishes and bubbly (either champagne or soda). Refrigerate for a few hours and add the remaining ingredients when guests arrive. **


Who doesn't love a good Christmas stew?

Source: https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/classic-beef-stew/38aa1b3f-3f9b-44d8-a9c6-2f4e879613de

Classic Beef Stew

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil or shortening
1 lb boneless beef chuck, tip or round roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large unpeeled potato, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
1 teaspoon salt
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 cup cold water
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour

Steps

1 In 12-inch skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes. Add beef; cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown on all sides.

2 Add water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the pepper. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes or until beef is almost tender.

3 Stir in remaining ingredients except cold water and flour. Cover; cook about 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf.

4 In tightly covered jar or container, shake cold water and flour; gradually stir into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute until thickened.

Culligan at the Lake of the Ozarks hopes you have enjoyed these 2 fantastic Christmas recipes. Everyone deserves quality water at the Lake of the Ozarks, so call your Culligan Man today!

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Are You Drinking Enough Water?

Have you ever wondered why you keep getting headaches throughout the day or why you just feel unenergetic most of the time? If this sounds like you, consider drinking more water. Many people probably don't realize they are not drinking enough quality water at the Lake of the Ozarks each day. Culligan at the Lake of the Ozarks found this fantastic article by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention that we think may help people to understand when they may need to drink more water and how they should go about doing so.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/drinking/nutrition/index.html

Getting enough water every day is important for your health. Healthy people meet their fluid needs by drinking when thirsty and drinking with meals. Most of your fluid needs are met through the water and beverages you drink. However, you can get some fluids through the foods that you eat. For example, broth soups and foods with high water content such as celery, tomatoes, or melons can contribute to fluid intake.

Water helps your body:

• Keep your temperature normal
• Lubricate and cushion joints
• Protect your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues
• Get rid of wastes through urination, perspiration, and bowel movements

Your body needs more water when you are:

• In hot climates
• More physically active
• Running a fever
• Having diarrhea or vomiting

If you think you are not getting enough water, these tips may help:

• Carry a water bottle for easy access when you are at work of running errands.
• Freeze some freezer safe water bottles. Take one with you for ice-cold water all day long.
• Choose water instead of sugar-sweetened beverages. This can also help with weight management. Substituting water for one 20-ounce sugar sweetened soda will save you about 240 calories. For example, during the school day students should have access to drinking water, giving them a healthy alternative to sugar-sweetened beverages.

• Choose water when eating out. Generally, you will save money and reduce calories.
• Add a wedge of lime or lemon to your water. This can help improve the taste and help you drink more water than you usually do.

"Drink more water - Acts like an appetite suppressant, keeps you hydrated, helps flush out toxins, zero calories." - MotiveWeight

Drink Quality Water with Culligan at the Lake of the Ozarks

Culligan at the Lake of the Ozarks is here for all of your quality drinking water needs. Whether you are in the office or sitting at home, you deserve to have quality drinking water any time of the day. Culligan can provide that to you with the best customer service around. Just ask our clients! Browse through our website to see all of the products we offer that can help make your home or work better. You'd be amazed by how much happier you can feel by simply drinking more quality water. Call 573-346-5221 for the best water company at the Lake of the Ozarks.

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277 Lower Business Park Road • Linn Creek, MO 65052 • (573) 346-5221

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Have Quality Water In Your Thanksgiving Meal

Thanksgiving is right around the corner! We can't wait for this fantastic holiday. Thanksgiving can motivate people to reflect on what they are thankful for. Our quality water company at the Lake of the Ozarks is thankful to have been able to solve this area's toughest water problems for over four decades. We are also thankful to have the support of Culligan International, who actually invented the water softening process in in 1936. Quality drinking water is such a commodity and Culligan at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to tell you that you will want quality water available to mix in with those delicious Thanksgiving recipes. In honor of Thanksgiving, here are a couple of great recipes you can try.

Thanksgiving Recipes That Include Water

Who doesn't love a good chicken or turkey gravy to pour over your mashed potatoes or stuffing?

Source: How Sweet Eats

HOW TO MAKE GRAVY

yield: I'D SAY THIS SERVES ABOUT 8 PEOPLE GENEROUSLY (TOTALLY DEPENDS ON HOW MUCH YOU LOVE GRAVY)
total time: 15 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS:

the drippings from a turkey, chicken, etc (be sure to add extra stock BEFORE roasting if desired)
16 ounces cold water
3 heaping tablespoons all-purpose flour
salt and pepper!!!

DIRECTIONS:


Strain the drippings from the roasting pan into a large pot or saucepan and set it over medium heat. Add the cold water to a shaker bottle (or water bottle/mason jar) and add the flour on top. Shake the heck out of it for 30 to 60 seconds, until the flour seems completely incorporated and creates a slurry. With a whisk or fork in one hand, pour the slurry into the drippings, sitting constantly with the other hand. Continue to stir to avoid any lumps and stir until the gravy has thickened, anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes. Make sure you are scraping the bottom of the pan.

Taste the gravy and season it to your liking. Set it over low heat for serving. Like soups and sauces, it often tastes better the next day!

Wash down all of that yummy home cooked food with this awesome apple tea recipe we found!

Source: Serious Eats

Sparkling Apple Tea Recipe

Sparkling apple cider, black tea steeped with cinnamon sticks and a few drops of lemon juice make up this tasty grown up version of a non-alcoholic punch.

YIELD:
Makes 1 large pitcher

ACTIVE TIME:
5 minutes

TOTAL TIME:
15 minutes

Ingredients:

2 black tea bags
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks (plus more for garnish if desired)
One 25.4 ounce bottle sparkling apple cider
1 ounce fresh juice from about 2 lemons
Garnish: additional cinnamon sticks

Directions:

1. Place tea bags and cinnamon sticks in a large heatproof measuring cup, fill with 2 cups (16 ounces) boiling water. Let steep for at least 10 and up to 20 minutes. Remove tea bags and cinnamon sticks and chill in the refrigerator.

2. In a large pitcher combine sparkling cider, tea, and lemon juice. Stir gently and serve immediately with ice. Garnish with cinnamon sticks if desired.

Culligan at the Lake of the Ozarks would like to wish everyone a very happy Thanksgiving! Enjoy the time with your family and friends and reflect on what you are thankful for. We also hope you enjoy the recipes listed above. If you have any questions about bringing quality water at the Lake of the Ozarks into your home, call 573-346-5221.

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Friday Feature: Culligan® High Efficiency Water Softeners

One of the best ways to tell if you need a water softener is if you continue to see spots on your glasses. If you are tired of seeing a fogginess all over your dishes, it may be time to start thinking about adding a water softener to your home based water system. The best water quality company at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to about a product that can help solve this problem you are having, the Culligan High Efficiency Water Softeners.

Friday Feature: Culligan® High Efficiency Water Softeners

Benefits of a Culligan® High Efficiency Water Softeners:

• Slashing your salt, water and electricity costs.
• Allowing you to control your softener from anywhere in the house.
• Provide customizable water softness.
• Automatically alerting your Lake of the Ozarks Culligan Man when it’s due for periodic maintenance.
• Let you know how long your salt will last.
• Providing benefits such as shinier hair, brighter clothes and cleaner skin
• Extending the life of all your household appliances by stopping the effects of corrosion

Product Overview:

Hard water is the result of mineral buildup in your city or well water, most commonly from calcium and lime. Hard water can reduce the quality of water in your home and may also be driving up your water bills, cleaning costs and more. The signs of hard water are not always obvious, but can have detrimental effects on your home. Hard water can cause corrosive build of scale from mineral deposits in your pipes. Over time, your pipes can clog, water flow can diminish and water pressure will be reduced. Your local Culligan water expert offers range of water softener products that fits your needs, wallet and for every size of household.

Savings:

The Culligan® High Efficiency Water Softener is the most efficient water softener in the market. You save more on water, salt, and electricity with patented smart technology that makes our high-efficiency water softeners up to 46% more efficient* than other softeners. Not only will you be saving your wallet by reducing water and electricity costs, but you will also be decreasing your home’s environmental footprint.

Intelligence

It is about more than energy efficiency - it's about intelligence. While using up to 50% less salt, the HE lets you know how many days remain until you need to refill it with salt. Our Aqua-Sensor® technology automatically detects changes in your water conditions and makes softening adjustments accordingly. You can even install an optional modem that will tell your Lake of the Ozarks Culligan dealer directly if salt or service is needed.

Ease

Reduce trips to the basement as the Culligan® HE's remote display alerts you to any problems and gives you control over various functions, like activating the electronic bypass valve. And the Dial-a-Softness® control ensures that your water is always just the way you like it, never too soft or too hard.

If you are in need of a water softener you can count on, call your Culligan man at 573-346-5221 today. We are happy to help you with any of your water needs. We have been serving the Lake of the Ozarks for over 4 decades and we are proud to continue to do so.

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