In times like these, it's always fun to be on the lookout for new and exciting products being introduced. You can't go wrong with a limited edition RV. One of the largest producers of recreational vehicles, Fleetwood RV, has just announced their 2010 Quest, a class C diesel motor home built on the fuel-efficient Dodge Sprinter chassis.
Only 150 of these RV's will be available at the Fleetwood RV dealers nationwide.
The Quest is available in two 24 feet models: one with a rear bath floor plan and opposing beds; the other with a rear gaucho dinette with a sofa sleeper and optional Queen air mattress sofa bed.
Both models features a low profile cap and overhead 26" LCD TVs while customers can also select an optional cab-over bed with 19" LCD TV and DVD player.
Now this is what I call luxury traveling. With enough space for your entire family, the amenities are technologically advanced making it feel like home on wheels.
This RV model starts at $84,000. For more information visit www.fleetwoodrv.com or call 1-800-322-8216.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Experts Reveal A Turnaround in Recreational Boating
Due to the nature of our economy, there's no doubt the boating business has been hit hard by the lack of consumer confidence and free flow of cash. But it looks like a turnaround is in the air for the big boaters.
The president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association exclaimed that during the recent contest for Discover Boating asking boaters to send in photos and videos of their favorite pasttime, an astounding 400 people sent in their information when only 40 were expected to participate.
Discover Boating was launched in 2006 and participation rates among boaters has slowly increased to about 32% in 2008. Once people get out on the water, they tend to continue this activity and buy their own boats.
All over it seems that consumer confidence is increasing, and when that does, so do boat sales.
Some other signs of a turnaround include the bottoming of the housing market and a growth in RV sales.
With that said, it looks like we should try to spend more time in the great outdoors and invest in one of America's most enjoyable pasttimes.
The president of the National Marine Manufacturers Association exclaimed that during the recent contest for Discover Boating asking boaters to send in photos and videos of their favorite pasttime, an astounding 400 people sent in their information when only 40 were expected to participate.
Discover Boating was launched in 2006 and participation rates among boaters has slowly increased to about 32% in 2008. Once people get out on the water, they tend to continue this activity and buy their own boats.
All over it seems that consumer confidence is increasing, and when that does, so do boat sales.
Some other signs of a turnaround include the bottoming of the housing market and a growth in RV sales.
With that said, it looks like we should try to spend more time in the great outdoors and invest in one of America's most enjoyable pasttimes.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
What's For Dessert? Grilled Banana Split
We all know we can make some great meals using our grills. What you didn't know is that we can just as easily create some unique desserts as well. If you're not up to making a mess at dinner what with marinating your meats, placing them on your grill, then having to clean your grill. . .we've got the perfect solution. Grill your desserts!
We've found a simple, but fun recipe to have your grill make sweet treats for the rest of your family. This classic dessert is turned into a grilled masterpiece. Let's make Grilled Banana Splits.
Ingredients:
We've found a simple, but fun recipe to have your grill make sweet treats for the rest of your family. This classic dessert is turned into a grilled masterpiece. Let's make Grilled Banana Splits.
Ingredients:
- 4 bananas
- 1/2 cup marshmallows
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- 1/4 cup of coconut (optional)
- 1 square of semi-sweet chocolate, chopped (or 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips)
- 1/2 cup of thawed whipped topping or vanilla ice cream
Directions:
- Preheat your grill to medium high heat. Peel bananas and cut lengthwise. Place on large sheet of heavy duty foil paper. Top evenly with marshmallows, peanuts, coconut, and chocolate. Roll up foil loosely.
- Grill 5-7 minutes or until bananas are softened.
- Place the bananas on a plate and top with the whipped cream or ice cream.
You can create this dessert easily along with your dinner tonight. Bon appetit!
Monday, October 12, 2009
New Ways To Make Tailgating Better Than Ever
According to Chicago personal chef Julius Russell, tailgating has gotten a bad name with people thinking all you need to make a great tailgate is beer, burgers, and brats. Food always seems to be considered last among the list of items needed. You have alcohol, coolers, grill, even outdoor furniture before even thinking about food.
That's why Russell has partnered up with Hell's Kitchen's Ben Walanka to challenge tailgaters to show up at these outdoor events bringing their "A game". They want to create a tasty atmosphere where food is the main event.
Right now they host the Big Ten Network show "The Big Ten Cookout" where they visit college football games dishing out recipes and tips on making the best tailgating food.
Russell has stated that this experience is about "how to get the most out of your tailgating experience".
A 2006 study by the American Tailgaters Association showed that over 20 million Americans tailgate each year and 30% don't even have tickets to the game.
Julius Russell's tailgating tips include:
1. Choose the right fire source for the right food. Applewood adds a distinct flavor to your foods, but doesn't last long. If you will be slow cooking, use charcoal.
2. Vary the temperatures on your grill - have a cooler side and a hotter side. Start by cooking your foods on the hot side then transfer them to the cooler side to finish grilling.
3. Either put oil on the grill or oil on the meat. Too much oil on the grill will create flare-ups and too little oil on the food makes for dried meat.
4. If you use store-bought sauces, spice them up a bit by adding citrus, white wine, or additional herbs and spices.
5. Re-think poultry choices. Chicken breasts will dry out no matter how long you marinate them. Next time, go for boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Follow The Big Ten Cookout on the Big Ten Network on major game days. For more information about this articles visit: http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/food/1809290,FOO-News-tailgate07.article
That's why Russell has partnered up with Hell's Kitchen's Ben Walanka to challenge tailgaters to show up at these outdoor events bringing their "A game". They want to create a tasty atmosphere where food is the main event.
Right now they host the Big Ten Network show "The Big Ten Cookout" where they visit college football games dishing out recipes and tips on making the best tailgating food.
Russell has stated that this experience is about "how to get the most out of your tailgating experience".
A 2006 study by the American Tailgaters Association showed that over 20 million Americans tailgate each year and 30% don't even have tickets to the game.
Julius Russell's tailgating tips include:
1. Choose the right fire source for the right food. Applewood adds a distinct flavor to your foods, but doesn't last long. If you will be slow cooking, use charcoal.
2. Vary the temperatures on your grill - have a cooler side and a hotter side. Start by cooking your foods on the hot side then transfer them to the cooler side to finish grilling.
3. Either put oil on the grill or oil on the meat. Too much oil on the grill will create flare-ups and too little oil on the food makes for dried meat.
4. If you use store-bought sauces, spice them up a bit by adding citrus, white wine, or additional herbs and spices.
5. Re-think poultry choices. Chicken breasts will dry out no matter how long you marinate them. Next time, go for boneless skinless chicken thighs.
Follow The Big Ten Cookout on the Big Ten Network on major game days. For more information about this articles visit: http://www.suntimes.com/lifestyles/food/1809290,FOO-News-tailgate07.article
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Best Places To Camp in the US
As the leaves start to change, we're finding ourselves wanting to spend more time in the outdoors. Well we've come up with some of the best places in the US to go camping and hiking where you can spend your entire weekend.
In the North, try:
*Minnesota's Bear Head Lake - you can find some of the finest fishing and hiking, only $18 to use the campgrounds with amenities
*Northern Wisconsin's Big Bay Lake - quiet beach perfect for swimming and hiking, $17 a night to stay here
*Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Brimley State Park - great spots for fishing and camping, $15-20 to camp overnight
In the South, try:
*South Carolina's Huntington Beach State Park - you'll find some of the best places for fishing, camping, and hiking, fees will vary
*North Carolina's South Mountains State Park - you can go fishing, hiking, and backpacking for only $9 in an overnight stay
*Florida's Manatee Springs State Park - there is fishing, boat tours, and manatee watching, $16 a night to camp in this beautiful region
In Central US, try:
*Natural Bridge in Kentucky - peaceful camping grounds near a babbling brook, $12-26 a night depending on the season and where you stay
*Two Rivers State Recreation Area in Nebraska - unique park lodging in the form of a train's caboose, fees will vary on the season
*Ohio's Amish Country - perfect area for great food, shopping, and quaint campgrounds, fees will vary
*Ouabache State Park in Indiana - guided hikes make it the perfect place to stay with family, $6-26 a night depending on area and whether you bring a trailer
*Illinois Beach State Park - swimming, fishing, and hiking make this a great camping spot, fees will vary
In the West, try:
*Sandpoint Idaho - beautiful lakes and sandy beaches, $9-22 nightly to camp
*Whitefish Lake Montana - great views of the lake can include areas for swimming, water skiing, and boating, $15 nightly to camp
*Blackberry Campground in Oregon - very secluded but beautiful area, the closest town is a few miles away, $15 nightly to camp
In the East, try:
*New York's Adirondacks - stunning lakes, rivers, and forests, $18 to camp in the parkgrounds
*Belleplain State Forest in New Jersey - shaded woods and quaint tents for rent, fees will vary
*Bradbury Mountain in Maine - best to visit in the fall to watch the hawks, eagle migration, and changing leaves, fees will vary
There you have it, some of the best spots to utilize your time on the weekends. So grab some friends, food, and make a special trip to one of these tantalizing campgrounds.
In the North, try:
*Minnesota's Bear Head Lake - you can find some of the finest fishing and hiking, only $18 to use the campgrounds with amenities
*Northern Wisconsin's Big Bay Lake - quiet beach perfect for swimming and hiking, $17 a night to stay here
*Michigan's Upper Peninsula, Brimley State Park - great spots for fishing and camping, $15-20 to camp overnight
In the South, try:
*South Carolina's Huntington Beach State Park - you'll find some of the best places for fishing, camping, and hiking, fees will vary
*North Carolina's South Mountains State Park - you can go fishing, hiking, and backpacking for only $9 in an overnight stay
*Florida's Manatee Springs State Park - there is fishing, boat tours, and manatee watching, $16 a night to camp in this beautiful region
In Central US, try:
*Natural Bridge in Kentucky - peaceful camping grounds near a babbling brook, $12-26 a night depending on the season and where you stay
*Two Rivers State Recreation Area in Nebraska - unique park lodging in the form of a train's caboose, fees will vary on the season
*Ohio's Amish Country - perfect area for great food, shopping, and quaint campgrounds, fees will vary
*Ouabache State Park in Indiana - guided hikes make it the perfect place to stay with family, $6-26 a night depending on area and whether you bring a trailer
*Illinois Beach State Park - swimming, fishing, and hiking make this a great camping spot, fees will vary
In the West, try:
*Sandpoint Idaho - beautiful lakes and sandy beaches, $9-22 nightly to camp
*Whitefish Lake Montana - great views of the lake can include areas for swimming, water skiing, and boating, $15 nightly to camp
*Blackberry Campground in Oregon - very secluded but beautiful area, the closest town is a few miles away, $15 nightly to camp
In the East, try:
*New York's Adirondacks - stunning lakes, rivers, and forests, $18 to camp in the parkgrounds
*Belleplain State Forest in New Jersey - shaded woods and quaint tents for rent, fees will vary
*Bradbury Mountain in Maine - best to visit in the fall to watch the hawks, eagle migration, and changing leaves, fees will vary
There you have it, some of the best spots to utilize your time on the weekends. So grab some friends, food, and make a special trip to one of these tantalizing campgrounds.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Antimicrobial BBQ Tool Set
This past weekend we went to Salt Lake City for the True Value Fall Market. After speaking with many buyers and stores owners, we had very good reviews of our new product we will be launching in the next few months.
Let me introduce our Antimicrobial BBQ Tool Set. The basic set includes a spatula, tongs, fork, and a cutting board. The handles of the tools and the cutting board itself are all infused with silver ions to create a shield against harmful pathogens including bacteria, mold, mildew, and fungus.
Silver is nature's most pure antimicrobial agent. When used in everyday items, they make cooking a healthier activity for everyone.
These tools are environmentally friendly and non toxic maintaining their antimicrobial effectiveness for the life of the product.
Now you don't have to worry about cross contaminating your meats when preparing for your big BBQ. This tool set will be available just in time for the holiday season and will retail between $19.95 - $29.95.
Stay posted for new information regarding this brand new product!!
Let me introduce our Antimicrobial BBQ Tool Set. The basic set includes a spatula, tongs, fork, and a cutting board. The handles of the tools and the cutting board itself are all infused with silver ions to create a shield against harmful pathogens including bacteria, mold, mildew, and fungus.
Silver is nature's most pure antimicrobial agent. When used in everyday items, they make cooking a healthier activity for everyone.
These tools are environmentally friendly and non toxic maintaining their antimicrobial effectiveness for the life of the product.
Now you don't have to worry about cross contaminating your meats when preparing for your big BBQ. This tool set will be available just in time for the holiday season and will retail between $19.95 - $29.95.
Stay posted for new information regarding this brand new product!!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Complete Dinner Using Your Grill
Ever wanted to try making an entire meal using your grill? Well search no more! We've listed the best appetizer, main dish, and dessert all with the help of one cooking unit - your grill.
Let's start with the grilled appetizer: Grilled Avocados
Ingredients
*1 tablespoon olive oil
*1 tablespoon lime juice
*2 large avocados, peeled and halved
*1/8 teaspoon salt
*1/4 cup bottled picante sauce (you don't have to use this if you don't like spicy food)
*1 ounce Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
*Stir together the olive oil and lime juice. Brush the avocados with the olive oil mixture. Sprinkle the sides of the avocado with the salt
*Preheat your grill until it is medium heat, place avocado halves on the grill rack cut side down over heat for 5 minutes, or until browned. Turn the avocado halves facing up, fill the centers with the picante sauce and cheese. Cover grill and grill for about 5 minutes more or until cheese has melted.
For your grilled meal: Basil-Buttered Salmon
Ingredients
*4 fresh or frozen skinless salmon
*1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
*2 tablespoons butter
*1/4 teaspoon dried basil
*1 teaspoon snipped parsley or cilantro
*1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
Directions
*Rinse fish, pat dry, and sprinkle lemon-pepper seasoning all over
*Place fish over grill for 8 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily
*Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix the butter, basil, parsley, and lemon peel. Spoon 1 teaspoon of the butter mixture on to of the salmon once it has been cooked. Then serve!
And for dessert: Grilled Pineapple Berries
Ingredients
*2 cups chopped pineapple
*1 tablespoon brown sugar
*1 teaspoon chopped crystallized ginger
*1 cup raspberries and blueberries
*1 teaspoon Demerara sugar
Ingredients
*Fold a piece of aluminum foil in half to make an 18 inch square. Place pineapple in center of the fold. Sprinkle with brown sugar and crystallized ginger. Bring up the 2 opposite sides and seal with a double fold. Fold remaining edges to enclose fruits.
*Preheat grill to medium. Place packet on grill over heat for about 10 minutes.
*Carefully open the packet and transfer fruit to bowl. Add berries and sprinkle with demerara sugar. Enjoy!
Now you have an entire meal made entirely from your grill. Grab some friends for a tasty dinner. Bon appetit!!
Let's start with the grilled appetizer: Grilled Avocados
Ingredients
*1 tablespoon olive oil
*1 tablespoon lime juice
*2 large avocados, peeled and halved
*1/8 teaspoon salt
*1/4 cup bottled picante sauce (you don't have to use this if you don't like spicy food)
*1 ounce Monterey Jack cheese
Directions
*Stir together the olive oil and lime juice. Brush the avocados with the olive oil mixture. Sprinkle the sides of the avocado with the salt
*Preheat your grill until it is medium heat, place avocado halves on the grill rack cut side down over heat for 5 minutes, or until browned. Turn the avocado halves facing up, fill the centers with the picante sauce and cheese. Cover grill and grill for about 5 minutes more or until cheese has melted.
For your grilled meal: Basil-Buttered Salmon
Ingredients
*4 fresh or frozen skinless salmon
*1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
*2 tablespoons butter
*1/4 teaspoon dried basil
*1 teaspoon snipped parsley or cilantro
*1/4 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
Directions
*Rinse fish, pat dry, and sprinkle lemon-pepper seasoning all over
*Place fish over grill for 8 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily
*Meanwhile, in a small bowl mix the butter, basil, parsley, and lemon peel. Spoon 1 teaspoon of the butter mixture on to of the salmon once it has been cooked. Then serve!
And for dessert: Grilled Pineapple Berries
Ingredients
*2 cups chopped pineapple
*1 tablespoon brown sugar
*1 teaspoon chopped crystallized ginger
*1 cup raspberries and blueberries
*1 teaspoon Demerara sugar
Ingredients
*Fold a piece of aluminum foil in half to make an 18 inch square. Place pineapple in center of the fold. Sprinkle with brown sugar and crystallized ginger. Bring up the 2 opposite sides and seal with a double fold. Fold remaining edges to enclose fruits.
*Preheat grill to medium. Place packet on grill over heat for about 10 minutes.
*Carefully open the packet and transfer fruit to bowl. Add berries and sprinkle with demerara sugar. Enjoy!
Now you have an entire meal made entirely from your grill. Grab some friends for a tasty dinner. Bon appetit!!
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