Lifestyle
Grilling Is The Perfect Tailgating Tradition
As we go into Week 3 of the NFL people are going to football stadiums all across the country and grilling up some great food before the game. Char-Broil, one of America’s oldest grilling companies, wants to offer loyal fans a new rendition on their classic grill and smoker recipe favorites.
They know the NFL season is a great opportunity to get fans together and cook up some familiar comfort food that is connected to their favorite team. These recipes offer fans and grill masters alike the opportunity to test out each team’s famous dish or try a variation of their own.
Here are some recipes that are centered around certain NFL teams. For more info go Char-Broil’s website.
PIT PIRATE’S YARDBIRD “WANGS”
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Use the Big Easy® Oil-less Turkey Fryer for this recipe.
INGREDIENTS
Chicken wings
Get some oil to spritz on them
Lemon Juice
Salt
Pepper
Favorite “wang” seasoning or Rub
INSTRUCTIONS
Place all of the ‘wangs’ on the bottom and accessory shelves in the cooking basket, making sure there is adequate room between pieces so the infrared can hit them all. Place the loaded cooking basket into the Big Easy and turn on HIGH leaving the lid on for at least 5-10 minutes. I love the sound of them even after just going in. The sound of chicken skin crackling and the smell is a little piece of heaven. Serve these Yardbird “Wangs” with your favorite dipping sauce. Some folks like hot sauce and some like cool sauce. S’all up to you friend! But take my advice – “When you eat these, stand away from folks because they are so good you’ll want to Slap Someone!”
APPLE BUTTER BBQ RIBS
INGREDIENTS
2 Full slabs of baby back ribs
2 tbsp Brown sugar
1 tbsp Paprika
1 tsp Cayenne powder
1/2 tbsp Salt
1/2 tbsp Black pepper
1 tsp Ground ginger
1 tsp Dried thyme
Apple wood chunks
Apple Butter BBQ Sauce
1 cup Apple butter
1/2 cup Ketchup
1/2 cup Brown sugar
1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp Yellow mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt & pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat your grill for indirect: Place an aluminum foil pan filled with water under the grill grate and toss a chimney of hot coals alongside. With a butter knife and some paper towels, remove the membrane under each slabs of ribs by inserting the knife between the membrane and one of the bones, pull the membrane with a paper towel to remove it completely. Mix the brown sugar, paprika, cayenne powder, salt, black pepper, ground ginger and dried thyme in a small bowl then apply the rub on both sides of the ribs with your hands so it penetrates the meat. Place the ribs on the grill grate in indirect and toss a few apple wood chunks onto hot coals; Close the lid and cook for 2 hours at 300°F. Add all the Apple Butter BBQ Sauce ingredients to a saucepan and simmer for 10 minutes. After 2 hours of cooking, wrap the ribs in aluminum foil with 1 cup of the Apple Butter BBQ Sauce on top of each; Cook for another 1 hour at 300°F; You know the ribs are done when the meat have shrunk of about 1 inch from the bones. Once fully cooked, remove from foil and sear over direct heat for 30 seconds per sides to caramelize the bbq sauce; Serve and enjoy!
Sep 22nd
You Don’t Have To Curb Your Enthusiasm For These Cocktails
Who is excited for the return of Curb Your Enthusiasm? It will come back on Sunday, Oct. 1. To celebrate what better way for any major fan to celebrate the new season premiere than with a few specially themed and Ted Danson-approved cocktail recipes?
The Prettay, Prettay, Prettay Good Latte Martini is inspired by Larry David’s series catch phrase and Ted’s love for a good martini. Or how could fans forget when Ted tried to send Larry a piece of pie, which ultimately lead to the pie being dubbed DesserTed? If this happens to be one of your favorite moments, feel free to try out the DesserTed Blueberry Pie Cocktail.
The Prettay, Prettay, Prettay Good Latte Martini (courtesy of Gastronom)
1.25 oz Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
1 oz chocolate coffee liqueur
2 oz cream
1 oz of half-and-half
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cayenne
Cocoa powder
Rim the martini glass with cocoa powder. Combine all ingredients in a shaker over ice. Shake until foamy. Strain into martini glass.
The Desser”Ted” Blueberry Pie Cocktail (courtesy of Gastronom)
15 blueberries
1 wedge lime
1 oz Smirnoff No. 21 Vodka
.50 oz amaretto
.50 oz Amaro
3 oz Ginger Ale
Combine blueberries and lime wedge in a cocktail shaker. Muddle until macerated. Add in vodka, amaretto and amaro. Shake and Strain into a rocks glass with ice. Top with ginger ale. Garnish with lime and blueberries if desired. Looking for bride abroad? Find best ukrainian brides over 40 for marriage online. Best ukrainian dating sites for chat.
Sep 20th
Ron Jaworski Talks Football And How He Is Raising Awareness For Prostate Cancer
Cancer Treatment Centers of America and the National Football League Alumni Association have built a new partnership to raise awareness among NFL Alumni, and fans around the country about screening, diagnosis and treatment for prostate cancer. This year, the American Cancer Society estimates 161,360 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed and 26,730 men will die from the disease. Today, a variety of treatment options are available to men diagnosed with prostate cancer, including radiation and active surveillance. However, the critical first step is to get screened.
Now through Oct. 15, 2,000 men, ages 40 and older, who meet eligibility requirements, may sign up to receive a free Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) screening by LabCorp at any of its 1,750 locations throughout the U. S. After the first 2,000 free PSA screening spots are filled, eligible men may still schedule a screening at the discounted price of $25 throughout the sign-up period. Screenings must be performed within six months of the sign-up date.
“Routine screening has significantly improved the outlook for men with prostate cancer, which is very treatable when diagnosed early. And innovative technology has helped minimize the side effects of treatment,” says Maurie Markman, MD, President of Medicine and Science at CTCA. “We at CTCA are looking forward to working with the NFLA to bring a broader awareness of the latest clinical advances in prostate cancer treatment and deliver those to their membership.”
As part of the Prostate Pep Talk campaign, public service announcements featuring legendary former NFL head coaches Herm Edwards, Dick Vermeil, and Bill Cowher will raise awareness of prostate cancer risks and encourage men to get screened for the disease. The public service announcements will air nationally throughout September, which is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
I talk with former NFL QB and now analyst, Ron Jaworski about the work he is doing with the NFL Alumni and the Cancer Treatment Centers of America as well some football.
For more information visit Prostate Pep Talk.
Sep 15th
Do The Dew & Eat Doritos For A Chance To Win An Xbox One X
Are you excited for the Xbox One X? Lot of people can’t wait to get one! MTN Dew and Doritos are launching a new campaign called “Every 60 Seconds.” It is an online auction program, a collaborative campaign from Mtn Dew, Doritos and Microsoft where fans will have the chance to win the new Xbox One X every minute in an online auction. DEW and Doritos have continued to bring gaming to the next level, including the 2013 online fan auction for the Xbox One that generated over 8 million bids from fans across the country.
Here’s how this year’s program works:
· Collect: This fall, fans can collect specially-marked packages of Mtn Dew and Doritos – including the new Mtn Dew Game Fuel™ Arctic Burst and Tropical Smash – to collect codes for the online auction.
· Bank Codes: Starting Sept. 25, fans can use codes to bank points on Every60Seconds.com, and gain one entry into the daily Xbox One X sweepstakes.
· Bid to Win: From Nov. 8 to Dec. 15, participants can use their points to participate in daily auctions starting at 9 a.m. ET, with a chance to win an Xbox One X console every minute from 9 p.m.–11:30 p.m. ET when the auctions close.
With thousands of consoles being given away before the holidays, the “Every 60 Seconds” program will be one of the first opportunities for gamers to experience the Xbox One X. DEW and Doritos will also have more chances for fans to win an Xbox One X – with announcements in the coming weeks.
Sep 14th
Go Beast Mode On Your Wardrobe
Who is excited that Marshawn Lynch is back in the NFL? Lot of Raiders fans and fantasy football owners for sure. Well to keep up with the Beast Mode momentum DraftKings just announced the launch of the DK Shop, its new online store with custom gear, branded apparel and curated collections from top athletes. The first collaboration is with Marshawn Lynch’s Beast Mode line and available only at the DK Shop, featuring eight, limited-edition pieces with the “Ride with Me” slogan made popular by Lynch upon announcing his return to the NFL for the ‘17-‘18 NFL season.
The new collection celebrates Lynch’s return to Oakland and his incredible story, showcasing how powerful community is for him and for football fans around the world.
“Oakland helped define who I am overall as a person,” said Marshawn Lynch, Running Back for the Oakland Raiders. “My collaboration with DraftKings has been a dope experience and it helped me show them my love for Oakland.”
The partnership with Marshawn Lynch is the first play for the DK Shop which will be one of many exclusive partnerships with athletes across major sports. At launch, the DK Shop will feature fantasy and football-focused apparel with plans to include other sports down the line to coincide with active seasons across the 10 sports that DraftKings offers. The online store will also offer custom trophies, belts, draft boards and more for DraftKings player’s fantasy leagues.
“Marshawn Lynch has established himself as one of the most accomplished players in the NFL and we’re honored to collaborate with him on our first collection,” said Michael Meltzer, Director of Strategic Ventures at DraftKings. “Customers are at the core of everything DraftKings represents and we believe the DK Shop will offer these passionate sports fans an exclusive way to bring them one step closer to the athletes they love.”
Sep 13th
Crown Royal Wants Fans To Stay Hydrated This Football Season
Last night, Crown Royal launched the “Hydrate Generously” campaign, the brand’s newest initiative that is focused on responsible game day consumption and reminds football fans to always drink in moderation and hydrate between drinks. Crown Royal debuted the campaign through a nationally-televised 30-second spot during the first game of the season last night, with repeat airings throughout the year.
Crown Royal will further elevate “Hydrate Generously” through a partnership with Waterboys.org, a charitable organization within the Chris Long Foundation. To date, the organization has funded 24 life-sustaining water wells for East African communities. Crown Royal will help fund the organization’s 25th and 26th wells by donating $45,000 to kick off the season, and by rallying fans to help raise another $45,000 by donating one dollar for every use of #HydrateGenerously on social and for every bottle of water distributed by Crown Royal throughout the season.
In collaboration with several of the brand’s dozen-plus pro football team partners, Crown Royal will also deliver thousands of water bottles to fans along with a pep talk to enjoy the game sensibly.
Sep 8th
Hilhaven Lodge Whiskey Is The Whiskey Of Choice For The Emmys
You might already know that Hilhaven Lodge Blended Straight American Whiskey is a great tasting whiskey and so do the people who host the Emmy Awards. Hilhaven is the spirit of choice for the 69th Emmys on Sept. 17.
World-renowned bartender Charles Joly created The Hilhaven Lodge Fireside, the official cocktail of Emmys Governors Ball, the official after-party. The Hilhaven Lodge Whiskey captures the essence of Hollywood. Hilhaven Lodge is an icon and the inspired whiskey, The Hilhaven Lodge, commemorates some of Tinseltown’s most star-studded celebrations.
The Hilhaven Lodge Fireside is a refreshing cocktail, revealing subtle complexity as you peel back the layers. Hints of cooked fruits, baking spices and bright citrus will pair wonderfully as their guests make their way through the meal and into the night.”
The Hilhaven Lodge Fireside
· 1 1/2 oz. The Hilhaven Lodge Blended Straight American Whiskey
· 1/3 oz. Spiced Pear Liqueur
· 1/8 oz. absinthe
· 3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
· 1/2 oz. simple syrup
· Splash of ginger beer
Preparation
Shake, pour into Collins glass over Kold Draft type ice. Top with a splash of ginger beer. Garnish with fresh sage leaf and lemon wheel.
Sep 8th
Ford Looks To Deliver Dominos Pizza In A Different Way
Who is hungry for pizza? Looks like Ford is teaming up with Domino’s Pizza. The two companies announced an industry-first collaboration to understand the role self-driving vehicles can play in pizza delivery and ultimately the future of food delivery. And if you’re a University of Michigan college student looking for a late night snack, or an Ann Arbor resident in general, you might be one of the lucky few to test it out.
Here’s how it works:
• Randomly selected Domino’s customers in Ann Arbor will have the option to receive their delivery from a Ford Fusion Hybrid Autonomous Research Vehicle, which will be manually driven by a Ford safety engineer and staffed with researchers
• Customers will be able to track their delivery through GPS via an upgraded Domino’s Tracker®
• Text messages with a unique code will help unlock the Domino’s Heatwave Compartment™ inside the vehicle
• Voila! A (piping hot!) pizza will be waiting!
In 2016, the food delivery revenue for the U.S. was $13 billion and this number is expected to increase to $39 billion in five years. Ford and Domino’s foray into this new form of delivery, and the focus of this research, is centered around the “last 50 feet” experience to understand customer preferences such as their willingness to walk outside to get their order. The companies’ end goal is to better understand perceptions around the delivery experience and ensure that technology, such as self-driving vehicles, is applied in ways that enhance that customer experience.
Aug 30th
Bulleit Gets The Neon Treatment
Recently Bulleit teamed up neon artist Lisa Schulte and illustrator Brendan Donnelly to create a vibrant, custom neon billboard which will be displayed in Grand Central Market in LA. Each section of the billboard that flanks Bulleit’s iconic logo was inspired by LA’s culture bringing to life the Californian lifestyle until mid-November.
To further celebrate the heritage of neon art, Bulleit will support the Museum of Neon Art (MONA) by funding its most recent charity restoration effort to place the historic Dale’s Cocktail neon sign on public display at the museum. For every adult 21 years and older who includes #FrontierWorks in their social media posts, Bulleit will make a monetary donation to restore the iconic neon sign from Alameda, Calif. The damaged sign was recovered from a dive bar that was open in the 1940s-1980s and was a popular hangout for sailors during the war years.
Aug 30th
Cubs Kris Bryant Has Some Unique Cleats For A Great Cause
For MLB’s Players Weekend, Kris Bryant will be unveiling three different pairs of customized cleats that shine a light on spinal cord injury research and the three cities that gave him wings – Las Vegas, San Diego and Chicago.
Three acclaimed Chicago street artists customized Bryant’s Adidas Energy Boost Icon 3’s, inspired by a “wings” thematic. See attached for photos of all three pairs, courtesy www.win.gs/KBcleats. The inside sole of the cleats also has a special touch – a Wings for Life Foundation mark – in honor of an organization dedicated to finding a cure for spinal cord injury (SCI).
As background, Bryant is friends with Cory Hahn, a former All-American high school baseball player who was paralyzed sliding into 2nd base in 2011 while a freshman at ASU. As you know, SCI also touched former Dodgers and Hall of Fame legend Roy Campanella, who fractured the fifth and sixth cervical vertebrae and compressed the spinal cord in a car accident in 1958.
Here are the street artists involved in the project. More info on their inspiration and approach to each pair can be found at www.win.gs/KBcleats.
About Wings for Life
Millions of people are currently dependent on a wheelchair after having sustained a spinal cord injury. Every year, at least 250,000 people sustain a spinal cord injury, followed by paralysis. To date, the Wings for Life Foundation has funded 170 spinal cord research projects involving almost 500 scientists across 15 countries. Learn more at www.wingsforlife.com.
Aug 26th
