Filed Under Vols, WIVK, holidays
Big Orange Turf? This post came as means of an April Fools Day joke that WIVK did.
What if the Neyland Stadium got rid of the natural turf and went to an artificial turf? According to WIVK it would be ORANGE just like how Boise State has the Big Blue Turf. (blue artificial turf).
Claiming that Justin Wilcox coming from Boise State had the idea credit.
I don’t see the Vols playing on artificial turf, they play so much better on natural turf. Besides what would happen to the checkerboard in the in-zone? If they did play on an orange artificial turf then those black jerseys they played in on Halloween of 2009 would be sharp. WIVK had both Mike Hamilton (Mens Athletic Director for the University of Tennessee) and Derek Dooley (New Head Football Coach for the University of Tennessee).
But would stood out was Coach Dooley stated they would come out in orange jerseys, orange pants, orange socks, and orange helmets. Yes, orange helmets. That might have been a big red flag there. With all that orange would you be able to tell the players apart on the field of orange?
Did you know that 1993 was the last year Neyland Stadium had artificial turf and the Vols played Vanderbilt in that game.
On this joke they were trying to say how every football player was psyched about this change. Plus, they added it would save on the budget. Would plastic grass really save that much money? How easy would artificial turf be to maintain compared to natural turf?
What do you think? Feel free to share your ideas as comments.
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Filed Under Recipes, Thanksgiving, holidays
Turkey Tips That Save Time And Money
A good entertainment plan that saves time and money is something to be truly thankful for. With the right plan, all that cooks will need to do on Thanksgiving Day is put dishes into the oven and remove them when they are done.
A few hints from professional chef Jim Coleman can help you save money while affording you more time to spend with your guests.
Plan and Prepare
• Start freezing stale bread a few weeks before Thanksgiving so you can use it to make stuffing.
• Plan the menu the weekend before Thanksgiving. Compile recipes into a recipe booklet for easy reference.
• Save gas and time by making lists of ingredients so you will only need one trip to the store.
• Cut up celery, carrots, etc. and store in ziplock bags for ease of use during the next few days of prep.
• Make stuffing the night before and make it a little dry so you can add gravy on Thanksgiving day to moisten.
• Cranberry sauce, pie, gravy, and side dishes can be made a few days ahead.
• Save money by asking guests to bring wine, desserts, a salad or a side dish.
Table and Tools
• Set your table in advance; everything from a centerpiece and glassware to plates and napkins.
• Enlist the help of family members in preparation and cleanup.
• Sharpen your knives beforehand to save time on food prep. That includes your carving knife.
“A sharp knife is one of the most important tools and essential for the holiday season with all the food prep and carving of the bird,” said Coleman. “Preparation can save time and money, and a quality knife sharpener can renew the knives you already own and save you from the expense of having to buy new knives.”
Thanksgiving Day
• For a quicker cooking time, start at 400ºF with breast side down; after 45 minutes, turn over and lower heat to 325ºF. An 8-12-pound bird will cook in about 21/2 hours.
• Get your carving knife ready. After the turkey is cooked (meat thermometer should read 180° when inserted in the thickest part of the turkey), cool the bird for 20 minutes.
Cooling makes the meat firmer and easier to slice. Remove and set aside the turkey legs and the last joint of each wing. Make a long, deep (to the bone), horizontal “base cut” into the breast just above the wing.
Slice down vertically through the breast until you meet the original base cut. This will release nice, even slices.
• Refrigerate leftovers immediately. Add leftover cranberry sauce to mayonnaise to jump-start leftovers for sandwiches.
Here’s a quick and easy recipe to help prepare your tasty turkey in advance:
Chef’s Choice Brine
(For 8-12-pound bird)
1 cup kosher salt (per gallon of ice water)
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 orange, cut into wedges
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
5 cloves garlic
4 bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried sage
1 tablespoon white or black pepper
Place a frozen turkey in a large enough container, such as an ice chest, to submerge it in the brine.
Pouring with a gallon measure, pour in ice-cold water to completely submerge your turkey. Add 1 cup of kosher salt per gallon of water. Then add remaining ingredients. Stir until well combined. Top with ice cubes and store in cool spot overnight.
Use more lime, orange, onion, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, sage and pepper for more than 3 gallons of water. Discard brine after removing turkey and rinse turkey before placing in oven.
If you follow these tips, you will keep costs down and have more time for fun on Thanksgiving.
A well-carved turkey may be easier to achieve than many realize.
Do you have any more tips? Feel free to leave your tips as comments.
Courtesy of NAPS.
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Filed Under Holiday Greetings, Memorial Day, holidays, military
It is that time of year. Memorial Day starts off the Summer season. Most swimming pools are open now. The start of picnics and barbecues too!
But what is Memorial Day?
Memorial Day always falls on the last Monday of the month of May.
At 3 p.m. EST on Memorial Day a moment of silence is taken place to reflect on this holiday.
It is a holiday observed in the United States of America.
Yes, other countries have their own Memorial Day as well.
Memorial Day is a day to honor those men and women who have served in the military for our country.
If it wasn’t for these men and women, we wouldn’t have the freedom we have today.
Memorial Day was first used to honor the Union Soldiers back in the Civil War times.
After World War I, it honored those who lost their lives for our country.
On this day you might see a lot of tiny United States of America flags on grave spots through out cemeteries.
This is one way we as Americans honor these fallen soldiers.
The United States of America flag is to be flown at half staff today.
We also have parades on Memorial Day as part of the reflection of this holiday.
One thing you might not know is that Memorial Day use to be on May 30 of each year.
It was later changed to the last Monday of the month.
So do you have any memories of
Memorial Day? Anything you remember of it?
Anything you wish to share about
Memorial Day to you? Please feel free to give
me a comment and let me know. Thanks for reading my blog.
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