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Grilled Fruit 101

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When we think of cooking on the grill we think hamburgers, hot dogs and perhaps a good steak or two. For a lot of people the last thing to come to mind is fruit. But those people are missing out.
Apples, pineapple & Pears are so good. Make sure they are nice and firm when choosing them. If you decide to try softer fruits like peaches,  papaya, or nectarines you have to pay close attention, as they heat very quickly. If overcooked soft fruits you will be left with nothing but mush. Soft fruits are not so much cooked as they are heated.  Some fruits are great cooked in their skins also. You should try bananas, pineapples or tangerines.
There are many fruits that can be grilled just by cutting them in hald  these include bananas, apples, pineapples, plums, peaches, and pears can be cut in half just pit or core them. Citrus and juicey fruits do better cut in thick pieces.
Depending what you are cooking either place the fruit directly on the grill or skewers. To prevent their sticking, baste items lightly. You can use melted butter,
or an oil-based marinade. I try to avoid olive oil as it has a heavy taste to me. I love some of them with Coconut oil though. You should try it with the pineapple. Yum.
Some people like to marinate their fruit. I found a simple recipe a long time ago, not sure where, but combine:
1/4 c. red wine,
1 tbs. of honey
2 tbs. cooking oil,
1 crushed garlic clove,
 2 tbs. of lemon juice.
I leave fruit in over night. I am sure you can find a million recipes on here if you search. My biggest piece of advice is experiment and have fun.
Inspired By:
#Sears #Grillingishappiness
 FlipGrillman.com
That Shaker Of Salt

Grilled Fruit 101

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When we think of cooking on the grill we think hamburgers, hot dogs and perhaps a good steak or two. For a lot of people the last thing to come to mind is fruit. But those people are missing out.
Apples, pineapple & Pears are so good. Make sure they are nice and firm when choosing them. If you decide to try softer fruits like peaches,  papaya, or nectarines you have to pay close attention, as they heat very quickly. If overcooked soft fruits you will be left with nothing but mush. Soft fruits are not so much cooked as they are heated.  Some fruits are great cooked in their skins also. You should try bananas, pineapples or tangerines.
There are many fruits that can be grilled just by cutting them in hald  these include bananas, apples, pineapples, plums, peaches, and pears can be cut in half just pit or core them. Citrus and juicey fruits do better cut in thick pieces.
Depending what you are cooking either place the fruit directly on the grill or skewers. To prevent their sticking, baste items lightly. You can use melted butter,
or an oil-based marinade. I try to avoid olive oil as it has a heavy taste to me. I love some of them with Coconut oil though. You should try it with the pineapple. Yum.
Some people like to marinate their fruit. I found a simple recipe a long time ago, not sure where, but combine:
1/4 c. red wine,
1 tbs. of honey
2 tbs. cooking oil,
1 crushed garlic clove,
 2 tbs. of lemon juice.
I leave fruit in over night. I am sure you can find a million recipes on here if you search. My biggest piece of advice is experiment and have fun.
Inspired By:
#Sears #Grillingishappiness
 FlipGrillman.com
That Shaker Of Salt

Fitflop Electra™ Strata Review

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When I heard of Fitflops I knew I had to review a pair. The company claims that’ “Fit Flops are the combination fashion/fitness shoe craze that promises to give you a work out while you walk. They are based on flip flops, but feature new microwobbleboard technology which uses instability to increase the amount of work your legs do.
Fit Flops claim to increase muscle activation in your bottom, thigh and calf which can improve fitness and tone. They improve your posture and can reduce stress on your back, knees and ankles. There is also evidence that they can help with a variety of medical conditions including sciatica, arthritis, restless leg syndrome, and a number of foot and back problems. Of course you should consult your doctor before use if you do suffer from any medical problems.”
I was sent two pair of the Electra™ Strata, pictured above. On Pair for myself to try and one for my niece. I will give you a review from both of us.
My thoughts on them: The pair I received was a bit Blingy for my style 🙂 but that aside I thought they were very comfortable. I wore them all day from the begaining with no pain what so ever. I am not a fit person so, because of the warning from the company I was worried about how my legs would feel the next day. I didn’t notice any. Although did not then or, have since noticed firm legs and butt. I have noticed my back feel good when I wear them and I seem to be standing straighter then I was.
Christy’s review:
Unlike my Aunt, I love the “bling” of these fitflops. I am a tall person and have large feet. I love that I could find a pair of feminine shoes that are in my size. Most are either look like men’s shoes or they look like they are made for a drag queen. These have become the only shoes I wear. I also started right out wearing them all day and didn’t feel a difference in my muscles. The biggest difference I did notice was that my feet didn’t hurt at the end of the day. I like to walk a lot but my heels bother me. With these I walked more then I have in a very long time without them hurting.
If interested in more info or to buy a pair check them out on the

Fitflop Electra™ Strata Review

By: 7 Comments

When I heard of Fitflops I knew I had to review a pair. The company claims that’ “Fit Flops are the combination fashion/fitness shoe craze that promises to give you a work out while you walk. They are based on flip flops, but feature new microwobbleboard technology which uses instability to increase the amount of work your legs do.
Fit Flops claim to increase muscle activation in your bottom, thigh and calf which can improve fitness and tone. They improve your posture and can reduce stress on your back, knees and ankles. There is also evidence that they can help with a variety of medical conditions including sciatica, arthritis, restless leg syndrome, and a number of foot and back problems. Of course you should consult your doctor before use if you do suffer from any medical problems.”
I was sent two pair of the Electra™ Strata, pictured above. On Pair for myself to try and one for my niece. I will give you a review from both of us.
My thoughts on them: The pair I received was a bit Blingy for my style 🙂 but that aside I thought they were very comfortable. I wore them all day from the begaining with no pain what so ever. I am not a fit person so, because of the warning from the company I was worried about how my legs would feel the next day. I didn’t notice any. Although did not then or, have since noticed firm legs and butt. I have noticed my back feel good when I wear them and I seem to be standing straighter then I was.
Christy’s review:
Unlike my Aunt, I love the “bling” of these fitflops. I am a tall person and have large feet. I love that I could find a pair of feminine shoes that are in my size. Most are either look like men’s shoes or they look like they are made for a drag queen. These have become the only shoes I wear. I also started right out wearing them all day and didn’t feel a difference in my muscles. The biggest difference I did notice was that my feet didn’t hurt at the end of the day. I like to walk a lot but my heels bother me. With these I walked more then I have in a very long time without them hurting.
If interested in more info or to buy a pair check them out on the

Grilling Shrimp

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Today is National Shimp Day. Anyone who knows me knows if there was one food I could live on it would be shrimp. I often joke that I never met a shimp I didn’t like. One way I like them the most is cooked on the grill. I have some recipes I would like to share with you. These are in my recipe file box so I am not sure where I came across them but have tried them all and love them. If you see one that you have seen before please let me know where, because I believe in giving credit where credit is due.
When grilling shrimp it is best to do it on skewers. Skewers make it much easier to handle them. I think it is best if you put them on the skewers lengthwise, this way they dont curl up as they cook. Also do not push the shrimp to close together on the skewers, doing so will cause an uneven cooking.
Shrimp are best grilled quickly but not over too high of a heat. You should cook on medium heat, or test by making sure you can hold your hand comfortably over the heat for 4 seconds.
This being said, I hope you try and enjoy one or more of these recipes.
Of course I am going to start off with:
Grilled Margarita Shrimp

12 large shrimp
2 cloves minced garlic.
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cp chopped cilantro
1/4 cp olive oil
1 jalapeno, minced
2 Tlb triple Sec
2 Tbl lime juice
Preparation:
Mix all ingredients, except shrimp. Add shrimp,cover & marinate in refrigerator forat least one hour. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill Until throughly cooked.
Chili Garlic Grilled Shrimp Recipe
1 tbsp smoked paprika1 tbsp crushed Chilis
 1 tbsp lemon juice4 cloves minced garlic
12 medium to large raw shrimp
Instructions
Mix all ingredients except shimp in bowl . Marinate in the fridge at least 1 hour. Spear shrimp on skewers and grill until done.

Grilled Cajun Shrimp
1/2 tsp. cajun spice
1/2 cup chopped basil
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp. coarse black pepper
 16+ large Shrimp, peeled

Mix marinade in shallow bowl, add Shrimp, cover, refrigerate for at least 3 hours, turning occasionally. Grill Shrimp until just done

Chili-Lime Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Shrimp

1 clove crushed Garlic

1 tbs lime juice
1/2 cp canola oil
dash cayenne pepper
1/2 tea chili powder
12 large peeled Shrimp
6 slices bacon

Mix Ingredients except shrimp & bacon in mixing bowl. Add Shrimp and marinate Shrimp for an hour or more.

Partially pre-cook bacon & let cool. Lightly oil the grill. Remove shrimp from marinade, then wrap bacon around shrimp, securing it with a toothpick.
Cook until done.

#grillinghappiness #sears
 FlipGrillman.com

Enjoy, Fins Up!!!!

That Shaker Of Salt


Grilling Shrimp

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Today is National Shimp Day. Anyone who knows me knows if there was one food I could live on it would be shrimp. I often joke that I never met a shimp I didn’t like. One way I like them the most is cooked on the grill. I have some recipes I would like to share with you. These are in my recipe file box so I am not sure where I came across them but have tried them all and love them. If you see one that you have seen before please let me know where, because I believe in giving credit where credit is due.
When grilling shrimp it is best to do it on skewers. Skewers make it much easier to handle them. I think it is best if you put them on the skewers lengthwise, this way they dont curl up as they cook. Also do not push the shrimp to close together on the skewers, doing so will cause an uneven cooking.
Shrimp are best grilled quickly but not over too high of a heat. You should cook on medium heat, or test by making sure you can hold your hand comfortably over the heat for 4 seconds.
This being said, I hope you try and enjoy one or more of these recipes.
Of course I am going to start off with:

Grilled Margarita Shrimp

12 large shrimp
2 cloves minced garlic.
1/4 cup tequila
1/4 cp chopped cilantro
1/4 cp olive oil
1 jalapeno, minced
2 Tlb triple Sec
2 Tbl lime juice

Preparation:
Mix all ingredients, except shrimp. Add shrimp,cover & marinate in refrigerator forat least one hour. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill Until throughly cooked.


Chili Garlic Grilled Shrimp Recipe

1 tbsp smoked paprika1 tbsp crushed Chilis
 1 tbsp lemon juice4 cloves minced garlic
12 medium to large raw shrimp

Instructions
Mix all ingredients except shimp in bowl . Marinate in the fridge at least 1 hour. Spear shrimp on skewers and grill until done.

Grilled Cajun Shrimp
1/2 tsp. cajun spice
1/2 cup chopped basil
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup olive oil
1 Tbsp. coarse black pepper
 16+ large Shrimp, peeled

Mix marinade in shallow bowl, add Shrimp, cover, refrigerate for at least 3 hours, turning occasionally. Grill Shrimp until just done


Chili-Lime Bacon Wrapped Barbecue Shrimp


1 clove crushed Garlic

1 tbs lime juice
1/2 cp canola oil
dash cayenne pepper
1/2 tea chili powder
12 large peeled Shrimp
6 slices bacon


Mix Ingredients except shrimp & bacon in mixing bowl. Add Shrimp and marinate Shrimp for an hour or more.

Partially pre-cook bacon & let cool. Lightly oil the grill. Remove shrimp from marinade, then wrap bacon around shrimp, securing it with a toothpick.
Cook until done.
#grillinghappiness #sears
 FlipGrillman.com

Enjoy, Fins Up!!!!

That Shaker Of Salt


Congrads Katie !!!!

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Continue to reach for the sky Katie

The University of Maine will award 2,123 degrees at its 209th commencement ceremony, scheduled for Saturday May 7, 2011. I want to introduce you to one of them. Katie Marie Leighton was born in Sept. 1988. When Katie was 8 months old, she was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that leads to life-threatening lung infections.

I met Katie when my daughter joined gymnastics. To look at this little girl out there tumbling you would never know she had health problems. I watched her grow though the years of her and my daughter competing together and was amazed at her determination and love of life. I saw her come into practices with hospital bracelets on her wrist because she persuaded the Drs. to let her out long enough for Practice. She convinced surgeons to hold off on an operation until after a big meet.
The dictionary defines the word hero as: 1. A person, typically a man, who is admired for courage or noble qualities. This little girl become my hero. So many people go through life complaining because they feel their’s is not fair. In all the years around Katie I never once heard her complain about her life. I once heard her say, “I have a disease, it doesn’t have me.” I think this is the attitude that has gotten her though so much of her life.
Katie has all ready accomplished so much in her life. It seems that she has never done anything just average. Not only did she compete in gymnastics she went on to compete national in Gymnastics. When that love of gymnastics lead her to Cheering she worked hard at becoming the best she could be. She won awards for such things as Top All American.
Katie has had a rough time lately but still she pushed herself though all her health problems for her chance to complete one more accomplishment in her life. I am sure the next one will be just as big, for Miss Katie Leighton does nothing average.

Tiny Prints provides stylish, modern and unique graduation stationery including graduation announcements, graduation invitations,and thank you cards for teens. When graduation season has come and gone Tiny Prints will still be here to fill all your stationery needs with their exclusive designs from the nation’s top designers. You’ll find summer party invitations, personalized greeting cards, thank you cards, business cards, and even custom wedding invitations. Come try the easy card personalization, powerful preview engine and top-notch customer service and paper quality for yourself! With Tiny Prints by your side commemorating every holiday and momentous occasion is a cinch!You can find your own graduation cards here: http://www.tinyprints.com/shop/graduation-announcements-invitations.htm

Congrads Katie !!!!

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Continue to reach for the sky Katie

The University of Maine will award 2,123 degrees at its 209th commencement ceremony, scheduled for Saturday May 7, 2011. I want to introduce you to one of them. Katie Marie Leighton was born in Sept. 1988. When Katie was 8 months old, she was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that leads to life-threatening lung infections.

I met Katie when my daughter joined gymnastics. To look at this little girl out there tumbling you would never know she had health problems. I watched her grow though the years of her and my daughter competing together and was amazed at her determination and love of life. I saw her come into practices with hospital bracelets on her wrist because she persuaded the Drs. to let her out long enough for Practice. She convinced surgeons to hold off on an operation until after a big meet.
The dictionary defines the word hero as: 1. A person, typically a man, who is admired for courage or noble qualities. This little girl become my hero. So many people go through life complaining because they feel their’s is not fair. In all the years around Katie I never once heard her complain about her life. I once heard her say, “I have a disease, it doesn’t have me.” I think this is the attitude that has gotten her though so much of her life.
Katie has all ready accomplished so much in her life. It seems that she has never done anything just average. Not only did she compete in gymnastics she went on to compete national in Gymnastics. When that love of gymnastics lead her to Cheering she worked hard at becoming the best she could be. She won awards for such things as Top All American.
Katie has had a rough time lately but still she pushed herself though all her health problems for her chance to complete one more accomplishment in her life. I am sure the next one will be just as big, for Miss Katie Leighton does nothing average.

Tiny Prints provides stylish, modern and unique graduation stationery including graduation announcements, graduation invitations,and thank you cards for teens. When graduation season has come and gone Tiny Prints will still be here to fill all your stationery needs with their exclusive designs from the nation’s top designers. You’ll find summer party invitations, personalized greeting cards, thank you cards, business cards, and even custom wedding invitations. Come try the easy card personalization, powerful preview engine and top-notch customer service and paper quality for yourself! With Tiny Prints by your side commemorating every holiday and momentous occasion is a cinch!You can find your own graduation cards here: http://www.tinyprints.com/shop/graduation-announcements-invitations.htm