Recipe from Weber's Charcoal Grilling™

Featured on September 03, 2010
1 large red bell pepper
1 large yellow bell pepper
1 medium jalapeño chile pepper
1 medium red onion
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup beer
2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
5 fresh bratwurst, preferably Johnsonville®
5 large hot dog buns

1. Fill a chimney starter to the rim with charcoal and burn the charcoal until it is lightly covered with ash. Spread the charcoal in a tightly packed, single layer across one-half of the charcoal grate. Put the cooking grate in place, close the lid, and let the charcoal burn down to medium heat (350° to 450°F). Leave all the vents open.

If you are using a gas grill, preheat your grill on high until it reaches 500°F and then adjust the burners to medium heat (350° to 450°F).

2. Remove and discard the stems and seeds from the bell peppers and jalapeño pepper. Cut the bell peppers lengthwise into 1/3-inch strips. Finely chop the jalapeño pepper. Cut the onion in half through the stem and root ends. Cut each half crosswise into 1/4-inch slices.

3. Brush the cooking grates clean. In a large disposable foil pan over direct medium heat, melt the butter. Add the peppers, onion, fennel seed, salt, and pepper. Mix well with tongs. Cook the vegetables in the pan over direct medium heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until they are tender and turn golden brown in spots, 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. If the vegetables brown too quickly, slide the pan over indirect heat and cook them there, with the lid closed.

4. When the vegetables are tender, add the beer and mustard. Mix well with tongs. Slide the pan over indirect heat to keep warm.

5. Grill the bratwurst over direct medium heat, with the lid closed as much as possible, until lightly charred on all sides, about 15 minutes, turning them every few minutes and swapping their positions as needed for even cooking. Then move the bratwurst to the pan over indirect heat. Smother them with the peppers and onion, close the lid, and cook until the bratwurst are fully cooked, about 10 to 15 minutes. If the pan is getting too dry, add a little more beer.

6. Serve the bratwurst warm in the buns with the spicy pepper mixture on top.

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CMA To Host 2nd Annual ‘Tweet ‘N’ Greet’ TOMORROW

The Country Music Association will host its second annual live Twitter feed on ABC.com, TOMORROW (Wednesday, Sept. 1) (8:00 – 11:00 PM/ET), during the broadcast of CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock.
Fans can log on to ABC.com to see Tweets from artists including Julianne Hough(@JulianneHough), Lady Antebellum (@ladyantebellum), Reba McEntire (@Reba), Tim McGraw (@TimMcGrawArtist), Blake Shelton (@BlakeShelton), Keith Urban (@KeithUrban), and Zac Brown Band (@ZacBrownBand). Fans can also visit CMAfest.com to follow along with the show using their Facebook account. Each artist will be posting their observations about the three-hour concert special as well as behind-the-scenes tidbits, anecdotes about other artists’ performances, as well as memories from past CMA Music Festivals.
The “Tweet ‘N’ Greet” will create an interactive feed between the fans and artists. Fans will have a direct connection to some of their favorite performers, not only allowing them the opportunity to ask questions, but also providing them with behind-the-scenes access. In addition, CMA (@CountryMusic) will be updating fans with information on the participating artists’ upcoming album releases, tour dates, and appearances. The official hashtag for the event is #cmatv. Fans using the hashtag will be entered to win prizes during the show. For more information, visit: CMAfest.com/tweet.
CMA’s first “Tweet ‘N’ Greet” occurred during the 2009 airing of CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock. The chatter created in the social media space helped keep CMA Music Festival as a Top 10 trending topic on Twitter for the entire broadcast.

Votto Sports Illustrated Cover Giveaway on Monday

CINCINNATI (Aug. 29, 2010) — The first 15,000 fans at the Monday, Aug. 30 Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers game (7:10pm) will receive an 8x10 commemorative print of the cover of the current Sports Illustrated magazine featuring All-Star first baseman Joey Votto.

Twenty lucky fans will receive a print signed by Joey.

Gates to Great American Ball Park open at 5:40pm on Monday.

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Here's a great idea for a Fall weekend!

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Check this out...ZING!

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Wow! THIS looks cool!

– On Wednesday, August 18, 2010, in recognition of Penn Station Customer Appreciation day, any customer can receive our famous fresh-cut fries absolutely FREE. All customers need to do is visit their area Penn Station, during normal business hours, and ask for a free fry! There is no purchase necessary but dining-in is required. So come in, sit back and relax because your dedication to Penn Station means money back in your pocket…

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Have some fun with my pals "The Inside Out Band" and more October 2nd!

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Here's the link for all the ticket information for 2011 at Kentucky Speedway!

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Here's your link to search out your bargains at The World's Largest Yard Sale!

Weekend of Fire
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If the thought of free lasagna sounds good to you, check out the link!

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The first ever "Hullabalou" takes place this weekend at Churchill Downs in Louisville. The link has any/all info you could need.

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Check this story out...either ingenious or idiotic...you be the judge!

Link: http://www.nascar.com/video/nationwide-series/2010/post_race/final_laps/07/17/nns_gat_high_final.nascar/index.html

Check out the last lap from this past Saturday's NASCAR Nationwide Series race from St.Louis...was Carl Edwards' move on Brad Kesolowski dirty?

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The Bengals' Chad Ochocinco strikes again...check THIS out!

Garth Brooks to Auction Off One-of-a-Kind Mustang Tomorrrow!

Garth Brooks and Carroll Shelby, creator of the legendary Shelby Mustang, are teaming up in Las Vegas this weekend to auction off the #002 CSM 2011 Shelby GT350 tomorrow (July 16) at the Wynn Resort where Garth has been performing all year.

Those attending the auction will be treated to a private concert by Garth, and the highest bidder/winner of the Shelby GT350 will also receive a special VIP tour of the Shelby Las Vegas facility, the opportunity to customize the car at the Vegas showroom, a meet-and-greet with Garth and Shelby, and autographs from both on the new Mustang.

The pre-auction has begun, with the bid already soaring to $90,000. All proceeds from the sale will benefit childrens' charities through both Garth's Teammates for Kids Foundation and the Carroll Shelby Foundation.

For more information on the auction and how to join in on the fun,visit www.campaign.constantcontact.com. Garth will return to the Wynn Encore Theater this fall for a series of shows in September, October and November.

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Check out the link for some easy and TASTY ways to have your Summer Hot Dogs! Enjoy!

Some 2011 schedule speculation: UPDATE: It appears more likely than ever the 2011 Sprint Cup slate will have a much different look than it has in recent seasons. NASCAR acknowledged both SMI and ISC have requested realignment date changes for next year, and there are reports Kentucky and a second date for Las Vegas will be part of the SMI plan, at the expense of races in New Hampshire and Atlanta, and Kansas will gain a second NASCAR weekend when Auto Club Speedway gets stripped of its February date.(CBS Sports)(7-5-2010)
UPDATE: Topics being discussed include shuffling the last 11 dates of the season so different venues could promote Chase races on a revolving basis. Another issue is geography and bouncing between coasts. While the Sprint Cup schedule is likely not to be shortened any time soon, the Nationwide schedule is under review. And by 2012, some Truck and NNS dates could move to weeknight shows. Certainly, the six tracks that have been mentioned as possible candidates for realignment include Kansas, Auto Club Speedway, Las Vegas, Atlanta, New Hampshire and Kentucky. At this point, it's up to the track owners to determine what they're willing to give up to make something happen. From an attendance standpoint, Fontana and Atlanta could both stand to lose a race. Time will tell whether Speedway Motorsports Inc. Chairman Bruton Smith is serious about taking a date from New Hampshire - the only track that serves the New England area. The Fontana spring date is likely to fall, but what to put in its place? Phoenix is likely to move to an earlier date. One thing is for certain, Homestead-Miami Speedway stands to lose a chunk of change if the season finale is moved from that track. Ford has a contract to be the title sponsor through 2014 - but only if it's the last race of the season. An alternative placement for Las Vegas could be in the kick off position for the Chase, replacing the first race of the playoffs, which is currently being held in New Hampshire.(Fox Sports) to see what tracks have already confirmed their dates for next year, check out my 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series 'tentative' Schedule page.(7-6-2010)

Link: http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/all_star/y2010/fv/ballot.html

Get your vote in for the Reds' Joey Votto to make the "All-Star Game!"

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Save yourself some time and trouble finding where you're gonna watch fireworks...just click on the link above! Have a SAFE and Happy 4th of July!

This weekend, King's Island honors our military by offering FREE admission for all current and retired service men and women. Simply show your I.D. or form D.D. 214, plus family members (up to 6 additional) get $29.99 admission!

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Reiser to return as Kenseth's crew chief? Loomis moving to Roush? Sirius NASCAR Radio's Sirius Speedway with Dave Moody has learned that Robbie Reiser is likely to return as crewchief for Matt Kenseth's #17 Roush Fenway Racing Ford next season. Team owner Jack Roush pulled veteran Jimmy Fennig out of Roush Fenway's R&D Department to replace Todd Parrott as crew chief last week, the second change of the season for the #17 team. Fennig is Kenseth's fifth crewchief since 2007, and said last week that he expects to remain atop the pit box for the remainder of the 2010 campaign. Sources tell Sirius Speedway that there is "a very strong possibility" that RFR General Manager Robbie Reiser will return to the post in 2011. "Robbie wants to come back," said one source on condition of anonymity, "but he's doing such a good job as GM that Jack can't justify making a move right now. Next season, expect to see Reiser back on the pit box, with Robbie Loomis succeeding him as General Manager." Kenseth admitted that consideration is being given to bringing Reiser back as crewchief, saying, "He probably would have filled in for the rest of the year (and tried) to do both, but there just are not enough hours in a day."(Sirius Speedway)(6-28-2010)

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This happens this weekend...tell all your friends and family! Come out to share the memory of the lives of Justin and Blake!

The owner of New Hampshire Motor Speedway said Thursday he will consider moving next year's summer race if Loudon's police chief doesn't cut the cost for providing safety details. NHMS owner Bruton Smith said that if he can't reach a compromise with the town on security costs, he may move next June's race from New Hampshire [like to maybe...Kentucky Speedway?]. "The dates are scheduled year to year with contracts with NASCAR," said Jerry Gappens, NHMS vice president. "There is the option of doing that. Let's hope it doesn't come to that option." Gappens said Loudon charges too much to organize security, and Loudon's police chief makes too much doing it. He said Chief Robert Fiske makes $50 per hour, amounting to almost $59,000 for covering the races over five years. NHMS is asking Loudon to reduce its price tag for June's upcoming race from $170,000 to $65,000. "No, we're not prepared to do that," said Loudon Selectman Roger Maxfield. "The answer is no, we won't." Maxfield said he thinks $170,000 to cover an influx of 100,000 people is reasonable, as is Fiske's hourly rate. "He's also in control of 80 full-time officers, so that's a large detail," Maxfield said. NHMS has suggested cutting 38 police officers from its camp grounds and replacing them with private security guards supported by a few officers. Fiske said that plan isn't in the best interest of public safety. "The crime is consistent with a city of that size," he said. "We have alleged rapes and assaults, let alone the DWIs."(wmur.com)(6-18-2010)

AMERICAN IDOL” SEASON 10 AUDITIONS BEGIN SATURDAY, JULY 17 IN NASHVILLE, TN

MILWAUKEE, WI; NEW ORLEANS, LA; EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ; AUSTIN, TX; AND SAN FRANCISCO, CA, WILL ALSO HOST AUDITIONS THIS SUMMER

15-YEAR-OLDS ELIGIBLE TO AUDITION FOR FIRST TIME EVER

Before AMERICAN IDOL, Lee DeWyze worked as a paint store clerk in Mt. Prospect, IL. Kris Allen was a college student from Conway, AR. David Cook tended bar in Blue Springs, MO. Chris Daughtry was a service advisor at a car dealership in Greensboro, NC. Carrie Underwood lived on a farm in Checotah, OK. Jennifer Hudson was a cruise ship performer from Chicago, IL. Kelly Clarkson was a waitress from Dallas, TX. One audition changed the rest of their lives.

Once again, aspiring singers will have the incredible opportunity to audition in cities across the country to become the next AMERICAN IDOL as the No. 1 show on television begins auditions for its milestone 10th season on Saturday, July 17 in Nashville, TN. The search for the next singing superstar will continue in Milwaukee, WI, on Wednesday, July 21; New Orleans, LA, on Monday, July 26; East Rutherford, NJ, on Tuesday, Aug. 3; Austin, TX, on Wednesday, Aug. 11; and San Francisco, CA, on Thursday, Aug. 19.

In celebration of the momentous 10th anniversary and in an effort to continue to find the best undiscovered talent in the nation, AMERICAN IDOL is expanding the eligibility age range for the first time ever to include hopefuls from 15 to 28 years old. (The previous minimum age requirement was 16.)

“A lot of young, talented people are now seeking careers and representation before they turn 16,” said Cecile Frot-Coutaz, executive producer of AMERICAN IDOL. “Lowering the age limit allows us to tap into this talent pool.”

AMERICAN IDOL auditions will be held as follows:

Cities Dates Venues

Nashville, TN Saturday, July 17 Bridgestone Arena

Milwaukee, WI Wednesday, July 21 Bradley Center

New Orleans, LA Monday, July 26 TBA

East Rutherford, NJ Tuesday, Aug. 3 IZOD Center

Austin, TX Wednesday, Aug. 11 Frank Erwin Center

San Francisco, CA Thursday, Aug. 19 AT&T Park

Full details regarding the Nashville auditions are below. Specific information on the subsequent audition cities will be announced shortly.

Nashville AMERICAN IDOL Audition Information

WHO: Men and women 15-28 years old as of July 17, 2010, who are eligible to work in the U.S. Some restrictions apply – please visit americanidol.com for specific information.

WHEN: Saturday, July 17, 2010

WHERE: Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway, Nashville, TN

HOW: Wristbands will be distributed from approximately 7:00 AM on Thursday, July 15 until approximately 8:00 AM on Saturday, July 17. Auditioners will not be permitted to camp out. Once auditioners obtain their wristbands, they will be asked to return to Bridgestone Arena by 5:00 AM on Saturday, July 17.

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It's time again for "River Sweep," an opportunity for you and anyone to help clean up the banks of the Ohio River. Hit the link above to see how you can make a difference!

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More Las Vegas dates for Garth! Get all the ticket info at the link above!