Will We Have Another Snow-Covered Beaufort This Winter?
professional heating service to ensure it works properly. If you’re planning on using your fireplace this winter, get in touch with a chimney sweep before you start using it regularly. Use this time to check your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors too; make sure they’re working correctly and change the batteries if needed. Vehicle Preparation Do more than the bare minimum for your vehicle this winter. It’s crucial to regularly check your antifreeze, make sure your radiator is working properly, replace your tires if the tread is worn down, and keep your gas tank full to prevent ice from forming in your tank. In addition to car maintenance, keep a winter emergency kit in your car just in case you end up stranded. This should include food and water, a flashlight, extra batteries, an extra cellphone and charger, maps, a battery-powered radio, and an ice scraper for the windows. It’s not often we have the chance to see our city with a white blanket of snow and icicles hanging from our roofs, but properly preparing for it can make the event much more enjoyable.
Beaufort, South Carolina, has had a few fantastic winters over the years. Last year, the city was covered in snow and ice for almost a full week, which many long-term residents know is unusual for us. With winter officially starting this month, our team at Eversole Law wants to go over a few tips to help people prepare for the winter season this year. Rock Salt vs. Sand Ice is an extreme problem in the winter. We had snow two years ago right when my husband and I were moving into a new home and discovered that regular table salt actually created ice when we spread it on the front steps of the house! To reduce the risk of slipping this year, use rock salt or sand on your driveway, sidewalk, and stairs. Rock salt helps prevent the ground from freezing over and also melts existing patches of ice. Keep in mind that rock salt is effective only if the temperature is 12 degrees F or higher. Sand is effective no matter the temperature because it’s applied to the top of the ice to create friction. However, if it snows again and the sand is covered, it will need to be reapplied. Heating for Your Home Having a warm house is a must when the weather becomes colder. If you need your heating system checked, call a
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Cranberry Gingerbread Inspired by Food & Wine Magazine
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Ingredients
• 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 2 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp baking soda • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon • 1/2 tsp ground cloves • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
● 1/2 cup canola oil, plus more for greasing ● 3/4 cup unsulphured molasses ● 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar ● 2 large eggs ● 1 tbsp fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
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Directions
cloves, and salt. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until blended. 4. Scrape batter into loaf pan and bake for 50 minutes. 5. Transfer to a rack, let cool for 20 minutes, slice, and serve.
1. Heat oven to 350 F. 2. Grease a loaf pan with canola oil. 3. In a large mixing bowl, mix together 1/2 cup canola oil, molasses, brown sugar, eggs, ginger, and cranberries. In a separate bowl, sift and combine flour with baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon,
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