Bill's Dog House: June 2008

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Something was "grilling" at Nothing To It Culinary Center

I always thought I knew how to grill...get a flame, throw the meat on, burn it, and eat it! There is a way to grill that is fun, healthy, and incredibly delicious! My buddy Don and I took the class at Nothing To It Culinary Center on Crummer Lane. You have heard Lara on the show with us for our Health and Beauty Tip on Thursdays. I have been joking with her and owner Jay Bushman about coming to the class to perfect my skillz...and they said enough talking...just do it! We had a great time with our four-some Scott and Sean.(that's the cool thing you get to meet some great people)

Below you will see me scooping out the tomato that was then stuffed with grilled veggies and mozzarella cheese. We then placed it back on the grill for about 10 minutes! The result...FANTASTIC!

Here is the rest of the crew hard at work preparing the goods for the gas, and charcoal grills waiting outside off the patio!

Not only did we prepare an appetizer...but also a dessert on the grill of course! Blueberry cobbler anybody...yes, on the grill! That's Lara showing off the almighty Weber grilling machine.

Gotta love the fresh grilled veggies....a little oil, salt, pepper, and off to the grill! We also made a homemade potato salad with no mayo or mustard...it was the best!

Lara is telling us to get the steaks and halibut...the grill is ready. We learned a few quick tips here...

1...start with a clean and seasoned grill (coat with grape seed oil 15 minutes before cooking)

2...use grill starting cubes if your a charcoal user...to help eliminate that lighter fluid taste.

3...when using skewers...soak them in water before use so they don't burn up.

4...season, oil, and chill your fish before placing on the grill. The fish goes from the fridge to the grill to help keep it from sticking and to keep the meat together.

Look at this spread! The best part is the eating of course and it's healthy.(even the wine)

Stuffed tomatoes with grilled veggies and mozzarella

Potato salad with light oil, grilled tatters, basil, dill, and oil

Steak

Seasoned halibut with a light oil dressing with shallots and chives

and the blueberry cobbler for dessert.

If you want to have a great evening out, learn something, meet great people, and eat incredible healthy food...you need to go to Nothing To It. Call Lara and Jay for more information at 826-2628. Check out the complete class schedule at http://www.nothingtoit.com/ . Listen for Lara on the show 7/3 to help you get set for the holiday!

Billy Idol Saturday

Listen for info on how you can score tickets to see Billy Idol at the GSR Saturday! Plus...join me and Trey for a private soundcheck party with Billy.

Monday, June 23, 2008

Order in the court...Jury Duty

You may have heard me mention that I was selected for Federal jury duty! I originally received the summons about 4 weeks ago and asked for a delay due to work reasons.(they agreed with no issues...I think her name is Audrey..very cool lady) I received the new summons and I was very excited to serve on my scheduled day of Tuesday June 24th. I followed the instructions and called the night before to learn that my Law and Order day with the Feds had been moved till Monday. Talk about a bummer I was all pumped up and ready to roll...I was even going to wear a tie! When I was telling people about the date being moved they questioned me on how I could be so happy and excited about sitting on a jury? My answer is simple...it's a right and privilege to be a part of the court system. It is also me responsibility to know how it works and to do my part. I think I would be a good juror for a good percentage of cases...let you know what happens Monday.

Sing on stage with Stevie Wonder

Here is the deal we have had soooo many great auditions on our Stevie Wonder audition line...it all comes down to Friday at Rum Bullions inside the Silver Legacy! Our 10 finalists will give it their all for a chance to get on stage with Stevie 7/4 at the Reno Events Center. It's gonna be a blast (get there early like 7p)...singing starts at 8p. Listen for more info on the morning show!!!!

Saturday, June 14, 2008

Tyler Florence was here....

On Saturday 6/14 Tyler Florence from the Food Network came to the Kietzke Lane Applebee's. We had a great time with him. I was suprized how many dudes were there trying to get their cook books signed. My question...do you loose your "man card" if you wait in line to get a cook book signed from Tyler???

Listen to the show Monday morning...he will be live with us at 8a!

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Clearing up the myhths about saving at the pump!

I heard ______ saves gas...does it?"The myths go on and on and ON about ways to save at the pump. We investigated a few of the most common myths find out what actually works!

1....Fill up in the morning, because you get more actual gas when it is cooler earlier in the day and the molecules haven't heated up and expanded.FALSE. The gas tanks are below ground and stay cool all day. Plus, the expansion that the molecules may make in the heat is pretty minimal.

2...Changing your air filter will ensure better milage.FALSE. A dirty filter won't help, and it's a good idea to change it for the overall well-being and maintenance of your car. Unfortunately though, it won't give you better milage.

3....Premium gas will give you better milage.FALSE! It saved fractions of a penny. If your car calls for premium, you may see some increased milage, but we found, it's very minimal. If your car doesn't call for premium, you don't need it.

4...If you pump gas slower, you'll get more.FALSE! It just doesn't work that way, plain and simple.

5....The additives and pour-ins will clean your tank and improve your milage.FALSE! Wouldn't the fuel and car companies already be including this in their gasoline and automobiles if it really worked? Be careful too; these are big no-no's with some makes and models of cars.

6....If you fill up your gas tank between 3-5 p.m., the price will be lower.TRUE! Gas stations adjust their prices based on the stock market close for that day

7....Make sure your tires are properly inflated.TRUE! FINALLY, something to help! "PROPERLY" is the key word here. If your tires are underinflated, your milage will drop. If your tires are over-inflated, you risk a blow-out. So, check your owner's manual to where your tires should be inflated, and adjust accordingly.