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I’m in love with Watermelon

Is watermelon good for you? - you bet It is rich in lycopene, and B vitamins, magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin A.  It is a fruit for every occasion and very popular in this country. We all know kids consume too much sugar. How about freezing watermelon slices and different types of berries in popsicle trays instead of the sugar "other stuff"? I bet the kids would not even notice the difference.   Some of the other things to be made with watermelon include pie, cupcakes, coconut cake, watermelon salsa, BBQ sauces, kabobs, drinks and smoothies, and sorbet. Love with Watermelon Creations for Kids and Adults! One of my fondest memories is summer at my uncle's house and the ice-cold fresh love with watermelon he would always serve. The watermelon and his bonfires made my Uncle Vic extremely popular among us kids. Hey adults, You can also take a watermelon and bore a hole in it and put in hard liquor - let's get ice cold - what adult would not love that on a hot summer's day? What else can you do with watermelon?  Well - believe it or not you can grill it. One recipe I am dying to try is Grilled Spicy Watermelon. Look for it on Watermelon.org - along with a whole bunch of other unusual recipes to try.   If you want to see some truly amazing carved watermelons try this link on http://www.watermelon.org

By |2024-02-29T11:44:20+00:00June 23rd, 2012|Children, Festivals, Food, Watermelon|0 Comments
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Removing the Silks from the Corn Cob

Every once in a while I get neat stuff in my inbox at Countyfairgrounds.net - this is just an email someone sent me and It's kind of neat. You all may have seen this already. Neat idea. I have microwaved corn since a friend taught me years ago but I didn't know about cutting off the end--great tip. I do 2 cobs on high for 8 minutes turning halfway through. *How to Prepare Fresh Corn on the Cob Without Those Pesky Corn Silks... * *This is neat.* ***Removing the silks? This is the neatest trick I have seen in some time. I’m going to have to try it out and see if this works.** If it does what he demonstrates, it's the slickest thing since the invention of Grandma's washing machine! * Watch the Video

By |2024-02-29T11:46:59+00:00June 10th, 2012|Food|0 Comments
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BBQ for Vegetarians

If you have been to any good health food store lately and really looked around you would realize that there are all kinds of veggie foods being offere. I am a fairly new vegan, so I definitely have been looking. First if you are having a BBQ - don't omit your vegan friends. The health food store has all kinds of vegan burgers, some gluten free. These would BBQ great with some BBQ sauce on the grill. There are all kinds of cheeses in the health food store. I try to avoid dairy. In the health food store you can get vegan cheeses made from rice and one of my favorite is one mozzarella cheese made from almonds. There are all kinds of cheddars. Veggies can be grilled and taste great. Try corn on the cob, wrap it in foil and then remove the foil for the last few minutes to add bbq grilled flavor. Sweet potatoes also taste great grilled. Here are some great recipe links for Vegetarians Balsamic Green Beans and Peppers Packet-Roasted - this recipe does have feta cheese California Grilled Veggie the following does have yogurt  Veggie Burger This recipe is both vegetarian and vegan. Veggie Burgers

By |2016-10-23T11:34:37+00:00May 25th, 2012|BBQ, Food|0 Comments
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Would you like to be a food vendor at festivals?

Have you ever had the idea that maybe it would be a good thing to try to be a food vendor at a festival or event? It is hard to get started and the rules are all but overwhelming. In this interview I talk to Kurt of the 4th Avenue Merchants Association in Tucson and Mia Hansen of Tucson Meet Yourself. We talk about how to get into a big festival if you are a new food vendor. They say that you should contact the person running the festival who should be able to help you through the maze of regulations. Listen Here!

By |2024-02-26T10:29:44+00:00August 31st, 2011|Arizona, Concessions, Festivals, Food, Vendors|0 Comments
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Alameda County Fair 2011 – Fun Food Facts

What people eat at county fairs has long fascinated me. It is probably because I am a health food and organic food nut. The average American eats way too much stuff they should not be eating. This is one of the reasons we have so many health issues in this country. Alameda County Fair 2011 It's also true that most people do not realize how awesome organic and fresh food can taste and they think they would be giving up so much if they tried it. Well, I am here to tell you it's simply not true. Orangic and healthy food has wonderful taste, - it's just different from what most people are used to. Anyway this is what the fairgoers ate at this year's Alameda County Fair Indulge in Alameda County Fair's Culinary Delights: Corn Dogs, Funnel Cakes, and More! Corn Dogs – 91,414 consumed Funnel Cakes – 29,834 consumed Shaved Ices – 14,963 consumed Turkey Legs – 7,559 consumed Cinnamon Rolls – 5,297 consumed Deep Fried Oreos – 3,791 consumed Scorpions – 1,546 consumed Alligator – Nearly 500 lbs consumed

By |2024-02-29T11:58:33+00:00July 13th, 2011|County Fair, Alameda, California, Fair Food, Organic Food|0 Comments
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Andy, BBQ Caveman

this is an interview with Andy Sullivan, the BBQ guy of Man Cave, January 2011 Man Cave was founded with a simple vision - Letting men be men. A man cave is a man's sanctuary, a place where he can get away from the stresses of life and be his true self. With products ranging from grilling to beer accessories, to premium meats - Man Cave provides men with the essential items to be all that is man. Andy and family at a event Andy will be at this years Des Moines Home and Garden Show and the Minnesota Home and Garden Show, also. Visit Andy and learn more about having a BBQ event at your home at his - Website

By |2019-05-16T01:09:56+00:00January 25th, 2011|BBQ, Podcast|2 Comments
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Apple Pie Contest Winner, Harford County Fair PA, 2010

VINEGAR PIE PASTRY 4 CUPS FLOUR 1 TBL. SUGAR 2 TSP. SALT 1/2 CUP WATER 1 EGG 2 TBL. CIDER VINEGAR 1 3/4 CUP SHORTENING IN A LARGE BOWL, COMBINE FLOUR, SUGAR, AND SALT. WITH A PASTRY BLENDER, CUT IN SHORTENING UNTIL THE MIXTURE RESEMBLES COARSE CRUMBS. IN A SMALL BOWL, COMBINE WATER, VINEGAR, AND EGG; BEAT WITH A FORK AND POUR INTO THE FLOUR MIXTURE. MIX WELL UNTIL THE PASTRY HOLDS TOGETHER. THE DOUGH WILL BE STICKY. ADD JUST ENOUGH FLOUR TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF THE BOWL TO MAKE ONE BALL OF DOUGH. COVER & CHILL FOR AT LEAST 2 HOURS. DIVIDE INTO 4 OR 5 BALLS. IF NOT READY TO MAKE PIES NOW, YOU MAY WRAP & REFRIGERATE FOR UP TO 2 WEEKS OR FREEZE FOR UP TO 2 MONTHS. MAKES 4 OR 5 SINGLE CRUSTS. MICROWAVE OVEN APPLE PIE

By |2024-02-26T15:58:53+00:00January 14th, 2011|Baking, Pennsylvania, Pie Contest|0 Comments
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