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If you just buy grocery store barbeuce sauce, you are missing out on so many great flavors in barbecue sauce. And, now here's a chance to try out a fabulous barbecue glaze that can be used as a marinade or grill glaze. Wild n Mild is also super for stir fry and has a different and more interesting flavor than soy sauce.
But, custom barbecue sauces are expensive . . .
First, a great barbeque sauce is worth every cent, and today 12-18-09 and until we run out of sauce, you can get a really sweet deal on Wild n Mild barbecue grilling glaze. In fact, we're practically giviing it away with a $6 coupon and free shipping. That leaves you with only 99 cents to sample a real Southern barbeuce mop sauce.
How do I get this great online barbecue sauce deal?
This online deal is very easy:
- Just go to the Wild n Mild barbecue Sauce page.
- Add a bottle of Wild n Mild to your cart.
- In check out, type or paste in the code SAUCE99.
What's the catch?
This is the real deal! Open Sky and Wild n Mild just want you to get a chance to try out the sauce. Just that simple. We think you'll be fans once you give it a try.
But . . . I don't grill of barbecue . . .
No problem. Wild n Mild is a very versatile product. You can use it in place of Worchestershire sauce in any recipe for a nice clean flavor, and it's also fabulous to use for stir fry. Give the soy sauce a break and try a new taste experience with Wild n Mild.
Posted by Cyndi Allison
Check out Open Sky for small shops with hand selected products ranging from cooking and grilling to beauty and fishing.
Go to the Open Sky holiday page to get great coupons for Christmas shopping through Dec 9, 2009.
Put in your email and Cyndi, and you'll get a shopping coupon by email.
The first 50 under Cyndi get $15 off $20. All others will get some kind of shopping coupon, but the best ones ($15 off $20) go to the early birds.
Shipping is free today, but I'm not sure how long the free shipping will last.
Have fun shopping, enjoy the great coupons, and have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Posted by Cyndi Allison
First there's the turkey. Can it be Thanksgiving without turkey?
Usually I make a Traditional Oven Baked Turkey, but sometimes I do a Crock Pot Turkey Breast. If we're having a lot of company, I just do both.
Stuffing or Dressing
The last couple of years we've had Cornbread Stuffing which is great, but I think I may do Dressing Balls with white bread this time, because that's why my Mom always made for Thanksgiving dinner.
Thanksgiving Sides
Then, there's the Classic Mashed Potatoes, although I sometimes do Make Ahead Mashed Potatoes wiht no compaints. They are really good, and it's nice to have some stuff done ahead of time.
Laugh if you like, but we have to do the French's Green Bean Casserole. OK. It's cliche, but the dish is always empty.
The kids don't get excited about it, but Broccoli Salad is one of my favorites, so I think I'll make up a bowl of that. Yum.
Dessert
We're definately having Southern Pecan Pie this year. My youngest son just got his braces off, and he has requested a pecan pie. No prob. Those are easy to make too
Snacks and Appetizers
For parties, I always know that Little Smokies will go over well, and that the crock pot will come home empty.
The boys also expect Chex Party Mix, Sausage Balls, and Peanut Butter Fudge over the holidays. Often it's more than one batch of all of those family holiday snacks. I also like to whip up some HomeMade Brownies. Those are popular any time I make them.
Happy Thanksgiving and happy cooking!
Posted by Cyndi Allison
Lexington, NC will hold their annual Barbecue Festival on October 24, 2009 this year. That just happens to be my birthday. We go every year to celebrate my birthday (or have in the past), but I think this is first time I recall it actually falling on my birthday.
The Barbecue Festival is one of the biggest in the southeast and quite a feat for a small Southern town like Lexington which is close to WInston-Salem and Greensboro.
It's helpful to plan ahead, so see my Barbecue Festival Guide at Yes You Can Grill. I offer tips and mention some of the best things to see and do at the Lexington Festival.
Posted by Cyndi Allison
This is the time to upgrade appliances with Obama's Cash for Clunker appliances rolling out. You save money and go green with Energy Star appliances that use 10% to 30% less energy.
Cash for Clunker Appliances - overview of the Obama rebate program
Update Your Kitchen - kitchen appliances on the federak Cash for Appliances program list
Tax Rebates on Some Appliance Clunkers - get more money back on taxes with the right appliance purchases
Energy Star Products - appliances on the Obama appliance list and qualifications for Energy Star ratings
Energy Star Refrigerators - info on Cash for Appliance fridges
Energy Star Freezer Guide - info on home freezers on the Obama list
Cash for Appliances Water Heaters - overview on Cash for Appliances water heaters
Water Heater Buying Guide - Energy Star water heaters - types in easy-to-understand language
