Having grilled that screwy rabbit and his basket of eggs last week, barbecue season became official in the Masker house. April being the seasonal starting line for many of us ‘quers, it’s the perfect time to get back to basics as we launch the year’s summer of smoke and fire. With that in mind, here are three articles you may want to check out from our Supersite.
Hot News
Yes, I know. It’s been awhile since we’ve run regular news from the land of smoke and fire. What can I say? With 25-ish products to test after the Fiery Foods Show, Dave a-travelin’, and me training up for competitions, we’re a little busy. Don’t worry, though. I’ll make Hot News a regular thing again. Promise.
The Perfect Bloody Mary
A Bloody Mary (or Caesar if your Canadian) is the ultimate brunch cocktail – along with Eggs Benedict it’s the perfect addition to any Sunday morning.
Welcome Spring with the Americano Cocktail
In Italy in the mid-1800s, a simple cocktail called the Milano-Torino became popular, consisting of just Campari (a popular Italian bitter liqueur), sweet vermouth and club soda. During Prohibition in the U.S., this tall drink became more and more popular with American tourists, giving it the name it’s known by today: the Americano.
Jalapeño Grilled Shrimp with Prosciutto
For this recipe, thin strips of jalapeño chiles are inserted into the shrimp and the shrimp are marinated in a zesty marinade to add a little sweet heat. After marinating, the shrimp are wrapped in prosciutto (you could use bacon) and grilled.
Grilled Spring Asparagus with Spicy Lemon Mop: Recipe
Dave wrote a good piece about spring grilling on the Super Site. I thought I’d share this wonderful side act of his for your consideration. No, you can’t use canned or frozen—this recipe only works with fresh asparagus, so take advantage of these spring asparagus months. This is an excellent accompaniment to grilled seafood, too.
Hot News: New Ballpark Grub for Opening Game Day
Aramark being the food and beverage partner for nine MLB stadiums, it makes sense that they’d change up the rotation when it comes to baseball fare. This season they reimagined the classic concession staples we’ve all come to know and love. Here’s a taste of what you can expect at those nine lucky stadiums, starting opening day.
