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Just when you think you are ready for winter, the winds blow right through your yard and unleash havoc on anything you left outside. Lucky for us, the only thing that blew away was our trampoline.  It's a little banged up, but is just fine for jumping on.

Wind is a force of nature that can cause a lot of damage.  Fortunately, Wind is one of several items that are covered by your home owners insurance.  If we had significant damage from the wind (aside from a trampoline that was wedged between our house and a small wall in our yard), insurance would cover the damage.  The other typical items covered by insurance are: fire, hail, lightning, water damage inside the foot print of your home and theft. 
I hope that you do not have to deal with any of these items mentioned above.  But if you do, call me.  I am happy to help any time.

I hope you and your family have a safe and wonderful holiday season and a happy new year!

My wife, Elizabeth, is a Mom, an amazing wife and an incredible chef. She trained at the California Culinary Academy in San Francisco. She shares a helpful tip below.

Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients (for serving 10 - great idea for making leftovers):

• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3 teaspoons cumin
• 2 32oz boxes chicken stock
• 1 14.5 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 rotisserie chicken, meat shredded and set aside
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 4 avocados
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
• 2 bunches green onions, sliced
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• Corn tortilla chips
• Olive Oil

Instructions for cooking:

1. Heat some olive oil in a large pot
2. Add your onions and garlic. Simmer for a few minutes until onions have softened a bit
3. Stir in your paprika, chili powder, and cumin. Also season with salt and pepper
4. Let this cook for another 30 seconds or so
5. Add your chicken stock and fire roasted tomatoes
6. Bring this to a boil
7. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally
8. When the thirty minutes are up, add in the chicken and black beans. Stir to combine
9. Taste and season with salt
10. Serve a few ladles full in soup bowl

Enjoy!!!!