Thursday, June 24, 2010
And the winner is...
The winner of the Lawry´s "Get Grilling Kit" is... Joan C!!
Stay tuned for more chances to win!! :-)
Stay tuned for more chances to win!! :-)
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Lawry´s "Get Grilling Kit" giveaway
The fine folks at Lawry´s and MyBlogSpark sent me the following info:
"Nothing says summer like backyard grilling, and as the weather heats up, more families are heading outside to fire up the grill. This summer savor the sizzle by breaking out of your "bore"-becue routine. Take a "cue" from Lawry´s to help turn your dull dinner into a mouthwatering meal!
Lawry's newest marinades allow you to infuse your meals with exotic flavors without ever leaving your home. Inspired by the sun-drenched villages of Italy, the Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Marinade features extra virgin olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers and the perfect blend of herbs. The Szechuan Sweet & Sour BBQ Marinade gives meat a delicious sweet and sour flavor with a touch of Szechuan heat.
These marinades fuel the flames of flavor and are on-point with this season´s hottest grilling trends, adding inspiration to your favorite dishes. Take your family´s grilled dinner to the next level - Try Lawry´s Tuscan Grilled Lamb Chops with Warm White Beans Provençal recipe featuring the new Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Marinade tonight!
For more ways to put a fresh spin on your go-to grilling menu, check out these new pairings from the recently released McCormick Flavor Forecast 2010: Grilling Edition:
Applewood & Plum - Juicy plums accent smoky applewood and add flair to all-American barbecue.
Cilantro & Lime - Cutting across the diverse cuisines, this bright and zingy pair is a refreshing taste of summertime.
Rosemary & Fig - Figs are an unexpected and regionally inspired match for aromatic rosemary.
Chipotle & Maple - This culinary comingling deliver a fresh take on smoky, spicy and sweet.
Brown Sugar & Bourbon - This duo brings a delicious dose of Southern charm to the patio.
Cinnamon & Coffee - Bold and confident - with just the right edge of bitterness.
Red Chili Sauce & Mango - The flavor of mango takes hot or sweet red chili sauce far beyond mere "condiment status."Looking for a refreshing summer meal? Treat your family to Lawry´s Tequila-Lime Skirt Steak with Avocado Chopped Salad recipe featuring the Cilantro & Lime flavor profile.
For more recipes and Lawry´s marinades that complement the flavor pairings visit the Grilling Flavor Forecast website at
http://www.mccormick.com/FlavorForecast/2010FlavorForecastGrilling.aspx.
Visit www.lawrys.com to check-out the full line of Lawry´s products, additional grilling tips and to find delicious recipes for grilling season and beyond!"
They also sent me a Lawry´s "Get Grilling Kit" that includes both of the new Lawry´s marinades - Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato and Szechuan Sweet & Sour BBQ - a set of skewers and a marinating dish. AND, they have provided another package to give away to one of YOU!! I just bought a bunch of grapefruits, so the first person to send me a marinade recipe that uses grapefruit juice will get the prize!!
And these new marinades are GOOD; bursting with chunks of goodies, good strong flavors and NO MSG. I'd take them over BBQ sauce any day. :-)
"Nothing says summer like backyard grilling, and as the weather heats up, more families are heading outside to fire up the grill. This summer savor the sizzle by breaking out of your "bore"-becue routine. Take a "cue" from Lawry´s to help turn your dull dinner into a mouthwatering meal!
Lawry's newest marinades allow you to infuse your meals with exotic flavors without ever leaving your home. Inspired by the sun-drenched villages of Italy, the Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Marinade features extra virgin olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, sweet red bell peppers and the perfect blend of herbs. The Szechuan Sweet & Sour BBQ Marinade gives meat a delicious sweet and sour flavor with a touch of Szechuan heat.
These marinades fuel the flames of flavor and are on-point with this season´s hottest grilling trends, adding inspiration to your favorite dishes. Take your family´s grilled dinner to the next level - Try Lawry´s Tuscan Grilled Lamb Chops with Warm White Beans Provençal recipe featuring the new Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Marinade tonight!
For more ways to put a fresh spin on your go-to grilling menu, check out these new pairings from the recently released McCormick Flavor Forecast 2010: Grilling Edition:
Applewood & Plum - Juicy plums accent smoky applewood and add flair to all-American barbecue.
Cilantro & Lime - Cutting across the diverse cuisines, this bright and zingy pair is a refreshing taste of summertime.
Rosemary & Fig - Figs are an unexpected and regionally inspired match for aromatic rosemary.
Chipotle & Maple - This culinary comingling deliver a fresh take on smoky, spicy and sweet.
Brown Sugar & Bourbon - This duo brings a delicious dose of Southern charm to the patio.
Cinnamon & Coffee - Bold and confident - with just the right edge of bitterness.
Red Chili Sauce & Mango - The flavor of mango takes hot or sweet red chili sauce far beyond mere "condiment status."Looking for a refreshing summer meal? Treat your family to Lawry´s Tequila-Lime Skirt Steak with Avocado Chopped Salad recipe featuring the Cilantro & Lime flavor profile.
For more recipes and Lawry´s marinades that complement the flavor pairings visit the Grilling Flavor Forecast website at
http://www.mccormick.com/FlavorForecast/2010FlavorForecastGrilling.aspx.
Visit www.lawrys.com to check-out the full line of Lawry´s products, additional grilling tips and to find delicious recipes for grilling season and beyond!"
They also sent me a Lawry´s "Get Grilling Kit" that includes both of the new Lawry´s marinades - Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato and Szechuan Sweet & Sour BBQ - a set of skewers and a marinating dish. AND, they have provided another package to give away to one of YOU!! I just bought a bunch of grapefruits, so the first person to send me a marinade recipe that uses grapefruit juice will get the prize!!
And these new marinades are GOOD; bursting with chunks of goodies, good strong flavors and NO MSG. I'd take them over BBQ sauce any day. :-)
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Inbox hack update
The good news is that there's no evidence that the hacker got back into my inbox, so I'm cautiously optimistic.
The bad news is that, as you no doubt expected, Yahoo tech support is useless. They made the mistake of asking me about my experience with them after the dust settled, and I sent them the following:
"You need to hire people who have some tiny bit of knowledge about your system, and how computers in general work, and the ability to read a complaint before replying, and also some SENSE. I made it very clear that a hacker was in my inbox, deleting my Sent folder and using my contact list for spam, and got the reply that the reason I got emails bouncing back was that my email addy had been forged into a spammer's emails. When I reiterated the issue, and the evidence that the hacker had been IN my inbox, the reply was that it must be due to a virus or worm on my PC, despite the fact that these things CAN'T affect my Yahoo webmail account. When I pointed that out, the reply was to change my password; no mention of DOING anything about this hacker that broke through your security measures and sent spam from my account. I KNOW you have records that would show where the hacker came from, since you provide that info when asked to by law enforcement, so why not pursue what is after all criminal activity and track the hacker down and take legal action?"
Not that there's much chance that they READ any of these surveys they offer up, of course, lol, but it feels good to vent.
The bad news is that, as you no doubt expected, Yahoo tech support is useless. They made the mistake of asking me about my experience with them after the dust settled, and I sent them the following:
"You need to hire people who have some tiny bit of knowledge about your system, and how computers in general work, and the ability to read a complaint before replying, and also some SENSE. I made it very clear that a hacker was in my inbox, deleting my Sent folder and using my contact list for spam, and got the reply that the reason I got emails bouncing back was that my email addy had been forged into a spammer's emails. When I reiterated the issue, and the evidence that the hacker had been IN my inbox, the reply was that it must be due to a virus or worm on my PC, despite the fact that these things CAN'T affect my Yahoo webmail account. When I pointed that out, the reply was to change my password; no mention of DOING anything about this hacker that broke through your security measures and sent spam from my account. I KNOW you have records that would show where the hacker came from, since you provide that info when asked to by law enforcement, so why not pursue what is after all criminal activity and track the hacker down and take legal action?"
Not that there's much chance that they READ any of these surveys they offer up, of course, lol, but it feels good to vent.
