Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Grilling Corn on the Cob..........


Corn can be grilled naked or covered in foil, but its best left in the husk.

Ohio Festivals September 27- 30, 2018

September 27-30, 2018  55th Annual Barnesville Pumpkin Festival
Barnesville, Ohio
The Barnesville Pumpkin Festival has become a tradition for families and friends who come each year to enjoy one of Ohio's oldest and most popular festivals. Always held during the last full weekend in September, the Festival includes four days of fun-filled contests, entertainment, tastes, sights and sounds.  The festival started in 1963 in the basement of the Catholic Church and has has evolved from a small street fair to a premier event with visitors attending from all over the United States. Both adults and children will enjoy harvest-inspired arts and crafts, home-style foods, entertainment on two stages, a giant weigh-in of champion pumpkins, lots of fun contests and the Giant Pumpkin Festival Parade on Saturday. There is plenty to see and do and, best of all, admission is free.
http://www.barnesvillepumpkinfestival.com/


September 28-29, 2018  Annual Ohio Swiss Festival - Sugarcreek, Ohio

Held in Sugarcreek, the Little Switzerland of Ohio, with parades, queen pageant, musical entertainment, rides, 5K Swiss Cheese Chase, cheese auction, cheese making contest, Steintossen stone throwing, yodeling Swiss cheese eating and Swiss costume contests. Sample award-winning wine & cheese from our local artisans throughout the festival.
http://www.ohioswissfestival.com/


September 29, 2018  36th Annual Country Applefest - Lebanon, Ohio
The Warren County Fairgrounds in Lebanon will be filled with homemade crafts, great food and entertainment. Enter the apple bake off contest.
http://www.countryapplefest.com/


September 29-30, 2018  55th Geneva Grape Jamboree - Geneva, Ohio
Celebrates the harvesting of the local grapes. Taste freshly squeezed grape juice, wine, and various other grape products. All grand-stand entertainment, including the grape stomping contest, is free. Miss Grapette is featured in the two giant parades each afternoon. Rides, crafts, food, and other concessions pack the downtown streets during this grape filled weekend.
http://www.grapejamboree.com/

Perfect Picnic Side Dishes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Perfect Picnic Side Dishes. Some Delicious and Diabetic Friendly Recipes for your next Picnic or Back Yard Gathering. You'll find recipes like; Ranch Deviled Eggs, Italian Pasta Salad, and Corn on the Cob with Cilantro-Lime Butter. Find these recipes and more all at the Diabetic Living Online website.  http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/

Perfect Picnic Side Dishes
Warm weather calls for outdoor picnics! Instead of heavy picnic food, bring one of these healthy

picnic side dish ideas. Whether you’re looking for a diabetes-friendly picnic salad recipe or a lightened-up potato side dish, we have easy picnic recipes that will wow your friends and family.


Ranch Deviled Eggs
Give your traditional deviled eggs recipe a little variety by substituting roma tomatoes and jalapenos for some of the egg whites. We cut the filling with Greek yogurt and the remaining egg whites instead of mayonnaise for a leaner picnic appetizer........


Italian Pasta Salad
A simple red wine vinegar dressing makes this homemade pasta salad recipe lower in fat and calories than most deli pasta salads.................


Corn on the Cob with Cilantro-Lime Butter
Looking for diabetic picnic dish ideas? You can’t go wrong with classic corn on the cob. This easy side dish comes together with just six ingredients and weighs in at 9 grams of carb per serving.........



* Click the link below to get all the Perfect Picnic Side Dishes
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/side-dishes/perfect-picnic-side-dishes

UCB MA Food Truck Rally - Friday, August 11 2017 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

UCB MA Food Truck Rally - Friday, August 11 2017 11:30 AM - 10:30 PM

 9285 Centre Pointe Drive West Chester, Ohio

35 food trucks, live music and fireworks

The annual Food Truck Rally begins with a preview Thursday night at The Takeover presented by First Financial Bank and continues with the main event Friday. About 35 trendy food trucks will be featured at this event.

Make time to spend the day, or plan several snack stops throughout to sample all of the trucks. Food is prepared fresh to order from the mini-gourmet kitchens on wheels.

Bands, beer and a fireworks show round out the evening. This event is by the Union Centre Boulevard

West Chester welcomes foodies from across the Tri-state this Friday, Aug. 11 for one of the area’s largest gatherings of gourmet mobile cuisine purveyors.

The annual UCBMA Food Truck Rally features 35 of the trendiest food trucks and vendors, who will serve up everything from savory meals to sweet treats all day Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on The Square @ Union Centre, 9285 Centre Pointe Dr. Cold beverages, live music and a fireworks show round out this free, family-friendly event.

http://www.westchesteroh.org/Home/Components/News/News/244/16?newsletter=08082017

Ohio Festivals May 25-29, 2017

May 25-28, 2017  Feast of the Flowering Moon - Chillicothe, Ohio
Started in 1984, the festival is held on Memorial Day Weekend and features Native American music, dancing, food, traders and exhibits, a mountain men encampment, arts & crafts with over 80 vendors and commercial exhibits. Continuous entertainment on main stage, games and contests for all.   Attendance: 85,000.

http://feastofthefloweringmoon.org/


May 25-29, 2017  Moonshine Festival - New Straitsville, Ohio

Located in the rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio, events include a working Moonshine Still Display, local history museum, moonshine burgers, moonshine pie, moonshine doggies, carnival rides and games, flea market, talent show, parades, cruise-in and free entertainment.

http://www.ofea.org/festivals-and-events/festivals/moonshine-festival.html


May 26-29, 2017  Main Street Port Clinton Walleye Festival
Port Clinton, Ohio
The 37th annual festival will be held at picturesque Waterworks Park on the shores of beautiful Lake Erie in Port Clinton with an array of free live concerts, kids fishing derby, grand parade, educational programs and activities, carnival rides, and food vendors.

http://www.portclintonchamber.com/walleye-festival.htm


May 27-29, 2017  43rd Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival - Utica, Ohio
There’s fun for the whole family, including contests for kids, ice cream eating contests, over 90 local artisans, pony rides, classic car show with more than 400 cars and live entertainment.  Enjoy delicious food and of course, Velvet Ice Cream. Enjoy dozens of flavors of ice cream served almost any way you can think of.  Tour bus and handicapped parking is available. Shuttle service is avalible from the parking lot to the festival entrance. Admission is $5 per car.

http://www.velveticecream.com/visit/festival


May 27-29, 2017  39th Annual Taste of Cincinnati USA - Cincinnati, Ohio
Memorial Day weekend in downtown Cincinnati. Started in 1979, it is now the nation's longest running culinary arts festival, featuring more than 40 fine restaurants serving up delicious and delectable menu items. Menu items are previewed and judged for prestigious Best of Taste Awards. This is also a music festival, with continuous live entertainment featuring local and national recording stars performing on multiple stages throughout the event.  Attendance: 500,000.

http://www.tasteofcincinnati.com/

Ohio Festivals May 19-21, 2017

May 20, 2017  Big Brews and Blues - Dayton, Ohio

A fundraiser to benefit Diabetes Dayton. . An evening of craft beer, good food & live blues music. Offering a unique selection of draught craft beer for sampling and full tasting with an array of local blues bands live on stage with tasty local cuisine offered for your enjoyment.

https://www.bigbrewsandblues.com/


May 21, 2017  Fleurs et Vin - Dayton, Ohio
Dayton History is proud to welcome the original “Party in the Park” back to its first home – Carillon Historical Park.  Guests can enjoy a sampling of the more than 400 different wines that will be poured that day. Local restaurants will be serving their signature gourmet dishes to compliment the drinks of the day.  With a Belgian Beer Garden and live music throughout the afternoon, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Toward the end of the day, great wines, baskets, and one-of-a-kind experiences will be up for bidding in the live and silent auctions. We hope everyone will join us for this special event to celebrate wine and support Dayton History. (also: www.daytonlocal.com )

http://fleursdefete.com/

Quick and Easy Grilled Vegetable Recipes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Quick and Easy Grilled Vegetable Recipes. Food always tastes better and healthier when its grilled, including Vegetables! Delicious and Diabetic Friendly recipes including; Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges, Grilled Vegetable Burrito, and Grilled Herb Corn on the Cob. Find these recipes and more all at the Diabetic Living Online website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy!   http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/


Quick and Easy Grilled Vegetable Recipes

Looking for a quick and easy side to go with your diabetes-friendly supper? Grilled vegetables are a tasty and healthy addition to any lunch or dinner. These yummy sides are super simple to prepare -- just start the grill and the revamped veggies will be ready in no time!



Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges

These grilled sweet potato wedges are crispy and oh, so great for munching -- a fabulous side for grilled burgers. Plus, they're a healthy alternative to greasy and fatty french fries.......



Grilled Vegetable Burrito

This isn't a boring burrito! Grilled sweet peppers, zucchini, portobello mushrooms, tomatoes, avocados, and more mingle in whole grain tortillas, making these sizzling wraps super satisfying. Who said grilled veggies could only be side dishes?......


Grilled Herb Corn on the Cob

The corn steams in its own husks on the grill. It doesn't get much easier than that!....




* Click the link below to get all the Quick and Easy Grilled Vegetable Recipes
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/side-dishes/quick-easy-grilled-vegetable-recipes

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

I watched our neighbor use this hint just last week......


When cutting corn off the cob, do it in a large, stainless steel bowl. This will keep the splatters inside the bowl so you get all the cream possible and it cuts down on the mess.

Perfect Picnic Side Dishes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Perfect Picnic Side Dishes. Side Dish recipes including; Ranch Deviled Eggs, Jicama Radish Slaw, and Corn on the Cob with Cilantro-Lime Butter. You can see them all on the Diabetic Living Online website!  http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/

Perfect Picnic Side Dishes

Warm weather calls for outdoor picnics! Instead of heavy picnic food, bring one of these healthy

picnic side dish ideas. Whether you’re looking for a diabetes-friendly picnic salad recipe or a lightened-up potato side dish, we have easy picnic recipes that will wow your friends and family.



Ranch Deviled Eggs

Give your traditional deviled eggs recipe a little variety by substituting roma tomatoes and jalapenos for some of the egg whites. We cut the filling with Greek yogurt and the remaining egg whites instead of mayonnaise for a leaner picnic appetizer.....


Jicama Radish Slaw

Our healthier coleslaw recipe replaces the traditional fatty mayonnaise with a light rice vinegar and sesame oil dressing. The result is a colorful, low-carb picnic side dish with Asian-inspired flavor....


Corn on the Cob with Cilantro-Lime Butter

Looking for diabetic picnic dish ideas? You can’t go wrong with classic corn on the cob. This easy side dish comes together with just six ingredients and weighs in at 9 grams of carb per serving.......



* Click the link below to get all the Perfect Picnic Side Dishes
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/side-dishes/perfect-picnic-side-dishes

Diabetic Living's Favorite Summer Recipes

From the Diabetic Living Online website its Diabetic Living's Favorite Summer Recipes. You'll find recipes including; Asian-Style Brined Chicken Hindquarters with Sesame-Cilantro Pesto, Potato-Kale Salad, and Corn on the Cob Kabobs. Find them all at the Diabetic Living Online website!    http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/


Diabetic Living's Favorite Summer Recipes

Enjoy our favorite summer recipes featuring no-cook dinners, grilled kabobs perfect for camp-outs, and low-calorie and low-carb versions of favorite meals such as Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. Plus, don't miss yummy desserts loaded with in-season fruits.



Asian-Style Brined Chicken Hindquarters with Sesame-Cilantro Pesto

Give dinner a flavorful, low-carb twist. Bursting with coriander, chili-garlic paste, orange peel, ginger, and cilantro, this Asian-inspired chicken dish will become grilling favorite.....


Potato-Kale Salad

This low-carb potato salad features traditional flavors such as mayo, mustard, onion, and hard-cooked egg, but it gets a nutrition boost from calcium- and vitamin-A-rich kale......


Corn on the Cob Kabobs

Skip the butter and flavor this summertime staple with a delicious glaze featuring spicy mustard, cider vinegar, and honey. Cobs are wrapped with thin slices of zucchini for a fun side dish that has only 59 calories and 13 grams of carb per serving......



* Click the link below to get all the Diabetic Living's Favorite Summer Recipes
http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/diabetic-recipes/popular/diabetic-livings-favorite-summer-recipes

Ohio Festivals - June 24-26, 2016

June 23-25, 2016  London Strawberry Festival - London, Ohio
The community is to be decorated in a strawberry theme. Event includes a strawberry shortcake tent, parade, nightly entertainment, and a car show benefiting Cystic Fibrosis.

http://www.londonstrawberryfestival.com/


June 24-26, 2016  National Dutch Oven Gathering (NDOG) 2016

Loudonville, Ohio
Join hundreds of black pot camp enthusiasts from around the country to share food and fun. Workshops, demonstrations and other activities are planned throughout the weekend.  (also: www.idos.com )

http://dutchovengathering.com/


June 25, 2016  Waterfront Wine Festival - Avon Lake, Ohio
Enjoy a sunset over Lake Erie while sampling wines from 8 local wineries, food from Avon Lake's finest restaurants and relaxing music. The festival takes place at Veterans Memorial Park, from 4pm-Sunset. This event is free to attend.  Tickets can be purchased for wine samplings.  Food can be purchased separately from the vendors directly.

http://www.avonlakewaterfront.com/


June 25-26, 2016  Mulberry Creek Herbfair - Huron, Ohio
Enjoy herbal foods, plants and vendors at the herb farm's annual fair. This year's focus will be on herbs from Mexico - 'A Mexican Fiesta'

http://mulberrycreek.com/News_and_Events/

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Grilling Vegetables.....

Quick and easy way to grill large vegetables such as potatoes and ears of corn: coat heavily in light butter, sprinkle on some seasoned salt, wrap securely in aluminum foil, and throw it on the grill.

One of America's Favorites - Corn on the Cob

Corn on the cob (known regionally as "pole corn", "cornstick", "sweet pole", "butter-pop" or "long

Cooked corn on the cob with serving sticks

maize") is a culinary term used for a cooked ear of freshly picked maize from a cultivar of sweet corn. Sweet corn is the most common variety of maize eaten directly off the cob. The ear is picked while the endosperm is in the "milk stage" so that the kernels are still tender. Ears of corn are steamed or boiled, usually without their green husks, or roasted with them. The husk leaves are in any case removed before serving.

Corn on the cob is normally eaten while still warm. It is boiled or grilled. It is then often seasoned with salt and buttered before serving. Some diners use specialized skewers, thrust into the ends of the cob, to hold the ear while eating without touching the hot and sticky kernels.







The most common methods for cooking corn on the cob are frying, boiling, roasting, and grilling.

Cooking corn on the cob by boiling

Corn on the cob can be grilled directly in its husk, or it can be husked first and then wrapped in aluminum foil. When oven roasting, cooking the corn in the husk directly on the rack is recommended. When roasting or grilling corn on the cob, the cook can first peel the husk back to rub the corn with oil or melted butter, then re-secure the husk around the corn with a string.

Common condiments and seasonings for corn on the cob include butter, salt, and black pepper.







Lillian Eichler Watson, in a 1921 etiquette book, described corn on the cob as "without a doubt one of the most difficult foods to eat gracefully." She added that "it is entirely permissible to use the fingers in eating corn, holding it lightly at each end; sometimes a napkin is used in holding it." Sometimes, however, a short sharp knife would be provided that each diner could use to cut or scrape the kernels from the cob for later eating. She described this as "by far the most satisfactory method" of eating corn on the cob.

Some etiquette books recommend salting and buttering the corn a section at a time just before eating that section, which helps to minimize the mess on the diner's face and hands. Butter dripping down the diner's chin and kernels getting stuck in-between teeth may be a source of embarrassment for the diner.







Corn skewers (also called corncob holders) are eating utensils used to hold corn on the cob.

Skewers for eating corn on the cob

A number of inventive designs can be found through Google. Skewers have been used since ancient times, ranging from articles made of wood found in ethnographic museums to precious tableware made of silver.







Corn was eaten by Native American tribes before European settlers arrived in the Americas. The Maya ate corn as a staple food crop and ate it off the cob, either roasting or boiling it.

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

When buying Corn on the Cob....


* The most important thing to remember when buying fresh corn on the cob is that it starts converting sweet tasting sugars to starches immediately after it is picked. So ideally you want to buy it, cook it and consume it the same day it is picked or as close to then as possible.

* Look for tassels (those things sticking up out of the top) that are brown and sticky to the touch. If they're dry or black, then it's an old ear of corn.

* Check out the color of the husk. If it's a bright green and tightly wrapped against the cob, then the corn is fresh. (In some cases, it will even feel slightly damp.)

Kitchen Hint of the Day!

Thank you to Joyce for sending me this one to share!


Corn should never be husked [that is prior to preparation] -- it should be put in the microwave for 4-5 minutes with the husks intact.  The results are fantastic.  And no pots of water to boil and clean up afterward.

Festivals Around Ohio This Week!

July 11-12, 2014  Ohio Veterans 8th Annual BBQ Cook-off - Kettering, OH
The 8th annual Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned event is presented by American Legion Post 598 of Kettering.


http://www.ohioveteransbbq.com/



July 11-13, 2014  67th Annual Italian American Festival - Akron, Ohio
Sponsored by the Italian-American Council, the festival will offer food, contests, music, fireworks and more. Attendance: 50,000.

http://www.it-am.org/


July 11-13, 2014  Delta Chicken Festival - Delta, Ohio
Enjoy chicken dinners, a midway, elephant rides, entertainment, pageant, Chicken Run, pancake breakfast, volleyball and dodgeball tournaments, and a parade.


https://sites.google.com/site/deltachickenfestival/

Pan - Fried Oysters w/ Sliced New Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, and...

Dinner Tonight: Pan - Fried Oysters w/ Sliced New Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, and Wheat Bread







Well got the driveway clear of snow and ice and the streets are all clear and now it snowed again and then freezing rain on top of it. From what I seen on the weather forecast earlier it's going to be in the 20's all week with lows in the single digits. Sure miss my beautiful Fall weather! For dinner tonight it''s Pan - Fried Oysters w/ Sliced New Potatoes, Corn on the Cob, and Wheat Bread.

I had a small container of Willapoint Shucked Oysters, that I had picked up at Kroger the other day, that I've been wanting to use. I just love all Seafood and Oysters are no exception! I almost always use Willapoint Oysters, always fresh with an incredible taste. I pan fried these in Canola Oil. To prepare them I needed; 1 container Hilton's Willapoint Oysters, 1/2 cup corm meal, 1 egg, beaten with 1 teaspoon water, and 2 tablespoons Canola Oil. To fry them I drained the oysters. Then dipped prepared oysters in the egg, then in corm meal, coating thoroughly. Set aside to dry. Heat Canola Oil in frying pan to 370 degrees Fahrenheit (or until quite hot). Then fry the oysters until golden brown on one side, then turn carefully to brown the other (about 4 minutes on each side). They fried up a beautiful golden brown with a fresh taste, love Seafood!







For one side dish I heated up a can of Del Monte Sliced New Potatoes. I use a lot of Del Monte Vegetable Products, always delicious and store a lot longer than fresh Vegetables. I always use fresh though when I have any. I also boiled  some Green Giant Mini Ears of Sweet Corn along with a slice of Klosterman Wheat Bread. For dessert/snack later some sliced Cracker Barrel 2% Sharp Cheddar Cheese with Ritz Whole Grain Crackers.

   






Pan-Fried Oysters
Ingredients
1 8-ounce or 16-ounce container Hilton's Willapoint Oysters
1 cup corm meal
2 eggs, beaten with 1 teaspoon water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or cooking fat
Drain oysters. Dip prepared oysters in egg, then in corm meal, coating thoroughly. Set aside to dry. Heat oil or fat in frying pan to 370 degrees Fahrenheit (or until quite hot). Fry oysters until golden brown on one side, then turn carefully to brown the other (about 4 minutes on each side) Serve immediately. Serves 3-5.


Willapoint fresh Shucked Oysters (Coast Seafoods)

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS OF OYSTERS
Oysters are naturally high in many essential vitamins and minerals including protein, iron, omega 3 fatty acids, calcium, zinc, and vitamin C.

http://www.coastseafoods.com/nutrition.html

Buffalo Tri Tip in Pineapple Jerk Marinade w/ Pineapple and Jalapeño Salsa, Brown Jasmine Rice and Corn on the Cob

Dinner Tonight: Buffalo Tri Tip in Pineapple Jerk Marinade w/ Pineapple & Jalapeño Salsa

 Brown Jasmine Rice and Corn on the Cob






It's been a very muggy and humid day out today! They say there is a cold front moving through overnight and it will take the humidity with it as it moves through, hope they are right! I received my latest order from Wild Idea Buffalo late yesterday and couldn't wait to try the Buffalo Tri Tip in Pineapple Jerk Marinade! For dinner I prepared a Buffalo Tri Tip in Pineapple Jerk Marinade w/ Pineapple & Jalapeño Salsa,  Brown Jasmine Rice and Corn on the Cob.



The Wild Idea Buffalo Buffalo Tri Tip in Pineapple Jerk Marinade comes in a sealed package already marinated. It's a Pineapple Jerk Marinade that's made with; Pineapple Juice, Brown Sugar, Soy Sauce, Soy Beans, Jerk Seasoning, and Garlic Powder. To prepare it I preheated the oven to 450*. Removed roast from marinade, shaking off excess. Rubbed with a teaspoon of Jerk seasoning (This will cause the roast to blacken a bit more.) Placed a cast iron skillet over high heat to heat through. Then placed roast in the hot pan and seared all sides of it, about 4 minutes. Placed the hot pan with roast in the preheated oven and roasted for 8 minutes, medium rare. Removed the roast from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. This is toooo good! A perfect marinade, tender, and well seasoned and full of flavor! Once again using the Buffalo over Beef saves those calories also.





For sides I made up some Pineapple & Jalapeño Salsa. A real simple and flavorful salsa. Perfect for any meat and tacos. I left the full recipe at the end of the post. I also, for the first time, made Jasmine Rice. I used Village Harvest Brown Jasmine Rice. I like easy made microwavable rice but this was worth the extra time and effort! Came out real good. I am now a Jasmine Rice Fan! I also boiled 2 Mini Ears of Green Giant Mini Ears of Sweet Corn. Everything came together to make a really delicious meal. For dessert later a Jello No Sugar Double Chocolate Pudding topped with Cool Whip Free.






Wild Idea Buffalo - Buffalo Tri Tip in Pineapple Jerk Marinade 1 lb. Jerk Marinated Tri-Tip Roast

 Jerk Marinated Tri-Tip Roast (*serves 2 to 4 or use for hors d’oeuvres)

This chef coveted cut is trimmed up into a petite 1 lb. roast and put in our special homemade jerk marinade. User friendly with chef prepared results!

http://buy.wildideabuffalo.com/collections/a-la-carte/products/aprils-monthly-feature



Buffalo Tri Tip in Pineapple Jerk Marinade Preparation:


Preheat oven to 450*. Remove roast from marinade, shaking off excess. Rub with a teaspoon of Jerk seasoning if desired. (This will cause the roast to blacken a bit more.)
Place heavy cast iron skillet over high heat to heat through. Place roast in hot pan and sear all sides of roast. About 4 minutes. Place hot pan with roast in preheated oven and roast for 8 minutes for medium rare.
Remove roast from oven and pan and place on cutting board. Cover and allow to rest for 5 minutes.




Pineapple & Jalapeño Salsa

Ingredients
1 Can Dole Pineapple Chunks
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Cilantro
2 tablespoons Lime Juice
1 tablespoons minced fresh jalapeño pepper (about 1 large)
1/2 tablespoon Canola Oil
1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt
Freshly Ground Pepper to taste


Directions
Place the diced pineapple in a medium bowl. Add cilantro, lime juice, jalapeno and oil. Toss to mix. Season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for about 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
To Make Ahead: Cover and refrigerate the salsa for up to 1 day.

Grilled Turkey Franks and Bratwurst w/ Boiled Corn on the Cob and....

Dinner Tonight: Grilled Turkey Franks and Bratwursts w/ Boiled Corn on the Cob and Honey Smokehouse BBQ Chili Beans




Solved a neighborhood mystery last night around 8:00 pm. I was in the kitchen fixing a cup of Green Tea

when something caught my attention out of the corner of my eye, a Doe Deer! We have a small strip of woods that runs parallel with the backs of all the homes along our street so apparently the Deer had been coming out and feasting on every one's gardens and flowers! Something had eaten my Mom's flowers and a few of her Cucumber plants that she had growing, and the neighbors had said something had been eating various plants and flowers of theirs. Mystery solved! As I watched her she headed straight for our next door neighbors Petunia's.  As I opened the door she turned back into the woods. She was a good size Doe. That's the first one spotted in our part of neighborhood. For dinner I was able to fire the grill up in between showers. I prepared Grilled Turkey Franks and Bratwursts w/ Boiled Corn on the Cob and Honey Smokehouse BBQ Chili Beans.




As usual I used Ball Park Smoked White Turkey Franks, 45 calories and 5 carbs per Frank. Their Turkey, low cal, low carb, and taste great! They grill up nice too. I also grilled up some Bratwursts, Blue Grass Lean Bratwursts which are 100 calories and 4 carbs per Brat. Served them all on Healthy Life Whole Grain Buns, 70 calories and 18 carbs per bun.




I also boiled some Mini Corn Ears. I used Green Giant Mini Ears of Sweet Corn. They come frozen and all you do is boil them in water for about 12 minutes. Their 50 calories and and 9 calories per mini ear. My Mom made some Deviled Eggs, which are the best I ever had! Plus Mom wanted some BBQ Beans so I prepared some Honey Smokehouse BBQ Chili Beans. I used Jack Daniel's Honey Smokehouse BBQ Sauce, Joan of Arc Spicy Chili Beans, 1 teaspoon Ground Mustard, and a couple of pinches of Splenda Brown Sugar. Mix it all together and heat it in a medium sauce pan. We had all the ingredients for a picnic, in this case an indoor picnic as it started raining just as the Brats and Hot Dogs were ready. For dessert later tonight a slice of Pillsbury Nut Quick Bread topped with a scoop of Breyer's carb Smart Vanilla Ice Cream.




14 oz. Bluegrass Deliciously Lean Bratwurst

Lean Bratwurst
65% Less Fat
50% Fewer Calories
25% Less Sodium
No MSG
Gluten Free



Deliciously Lean Bratwurst
A lighter Bratwurst targeted at today’s active
consumer.



Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 link (66g)
Servings Per Container 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100 Calories from Fat 50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Sat. Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg 10%
Sodium 590mg 25%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 2g
Protein 9g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2% Iron 2%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a
2,000 calorie diet.


INGREDIENTS:
PORK, WATER*, CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH*,
CONTAINS 2% OR LESS POTASSIUM LACTATE, SALT, NONFAT DRY MILK*, PORK FLAVOR, FLAVORINGS, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM DIACETATE.