It’s pumpkin spice pie season — and we’re here for it! ?
Just like that first slice of pie, the right insurance policy should give you comfort and peace of mind.
Nothing says fall comfort quite like a homemade pumpkin pie — warm, cozy, and best shared with family ??
Here’s our favorite Pumpkin Pie Recipe from your friends at JD Auvil Insurance Agency ?
? Classic Pumpkin Pie
Ingredients:
1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 large eggs
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, condensed milk, eggs, and spices until smooth.
3. Pour into pie crust and bake for 15 minutes.
4. Reduce oven to 350°F and bake another 35–40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
5. Cool, top with whipped cream, and enjoy every blessed bite! ?
Wishing you a Faith Over Fear kind of fall — full of gratitude, peace, and pumpkin spice blessings!
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This holiday season, we’re serving up gratitude — and something sweet! ?
Here’s one of our favorite side dishes to bless your Thanksgiving table:--
? Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Pecans
Ingredients:
4 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 4–5 large potatoes)
½ cup sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup milk
½ cup melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp cinnamon
Topping:
½ cup brown sugar
? cup flour
3 tbsp butter, softened
1 cup chopped pecans---
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Mix sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
3. Pour into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
4. In a bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, butter, and pecans — sprinkle over sweet potatoes.
5. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the top is golden brown and delicious!
From our family to yours — may your Thanksgiving be full of blessings, love, and the comfort of home. ?
? Faith Over Fear
? JD Auvil Insurance Agency — 757-238-9575
From our family to yours here at JD Auvil Insurance Agency:
Farm-Style Herb Butter Baked Turkey recipe:
Ingredients:
1 whole turkey (12-20 lb, thawed if frozen)
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
~1 tsp salt and ~½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
6-8 cloves garlic, minced
Fresh chopped herbs (for example: thyme, rosemary, sage) — about 2-3 Tbsp total
1 onion (quartered)
1 apple (quartered)
1 lemon (quartered)
Optional: a few sprigs of fresh herbs to put into the cavity
Kitchen twine to tie legs, roasting rack and pan
Instructions:
1. Pre-heat & prep turkey
Preheat your oven to about 325 °F (some recipes use higher initial heat then lower, but 325 °F is a good all-around roast temp).
Remove any giblets or neck from the turkey cavity. Pat the turkey dry inside and out with paper towels.
2. Make herb butter & apply
In a bowl, combine the softened butter + salt + pepper + minced garlic + chopped herbs.
Loosen the skin gently over the breast area and spread a few tablespoons of the herb butter underneath the skin (this helps keep the breast meat moist) and then rub the remaining herb butter over the outside of the turkey (legs, wings, breast) for flavor and nice golden skin.
3. Stuff & tie
Stuff the cavity with the quartered onion, apple, and lemon, plus the fresh herb sprigs if using. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine, tuck the wing tips under the body.
4. Roast
Place turkey breast-side up on a roasting rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert an oven-safe meat thermometer if you have one (into the thickest part of the thigh or breast). Add about ½ to 1 cup of water or stock to the bottom of the pan to keep drippings and moisture.
Roast at 325 °F until the internal temperature of the thigh reads about 165 °F (or breast ~160-165 °F) and juices run clear. Time will depend on size: rough estimate ~13-15 minutes per pound for an unstuffed turkey.
If the skin browns too quickly, you can tent loosely with aluminum foil over the breast.
5. Rest & carve
Once done, remove turkey from oven and transfer to a cutting board. Tent with foil and let rest for at least 20 minutes (30 is great) before carving. This lets juices redistribute so the meat is moist.
6. Serve
Carve and serve with your favorite sides — perhaps tie in the farm/rustic theme of JD Auvil by serving on a wooden board, adding some fresh herbs or seasonal produce around the turkey for a cozy look.
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Notes & Tips
If you brine the turkey ahead of time (salt-water soak), you can enhance flavor and tenderness. Some recipes recommend it.
Make sure the turkey is fully thawed if frozen — plan ahead (about 24 hours in fridge per ~5 lb).
Monitor the internal temperature rather than relying solely on timing, since oven temps and turkey sizes vary.
For extra crisp skin, you can start at a higher temp (e.g., 425 °F for first ~30 minutes) then reduce. But starting at 325 °F is simpler and reliable.
Collect the drippings from the roasting pan to make a rich turkey gravy if desired.
From our family to yours — may your Thanksgiving be full of blessings, love, and the comfort of home. ?
? Faith Over Fear
? JD Auvil Insurance Agency — 757-238-9575
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Thanksgiving is almost here, and we’re feeling extra grateful for faith, family, and all the blessings of this season ?
If you’re planning your holiday dinner, here are a few easy and crowd-pleasing favorites to make your table shine:+
? Herb Butter Roasted Turkey
? Sweet Potato Casserole with Toasted Pecans
? Mac N Cheese
? Homemade Stuffing with Sage & Sausage
? Crisp Green Salad with Apples & Cranberries
? Bridgeford Easy to Bake Rolls Parkerhouse style
? Pumpkin Cheesecake or Classic Pecan Pie
No matter what’s on your table, remember to count your blessings — and we’re thankful for you, our wonderful clients and community! ??
From all of us at
JD Auvil Insurance Agency — 757-238-9575
? Faith Over Fear
?? What if a hit-and-run driver totaled your $60,000 vehicle?
Would your insurance cover it — or would you be left paying the price?
Many drivers don’t realize how important Uninsured Motorist Coverage really is until it’s too late. This coverage can help protect you and your vehicle when the other driver doesn’t have insurance — or disappears after a hit-and-run.
? Take a minute to review your policy.
? Make sure your uninsured motorist limits match the value of what you drive.
? JD Auvil Insurance Agency
We’ll help you make sure you’re fully protected before the unexpected happens.
