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March 2006
Vol. 2 Issue 3 |
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Brought to you by:
Your #1 Choice for Dry Rubs, Smoked Salt, & Texas Chili Seasoning
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THIS MONTH'S RECOMMENDED BUYS |
Caroline's Texas Chili Seasoning
Perfect for warming up those cold winter evenings, but even more imporantly, it is the perfect addition to your Superbowl party!!
Made from a secret blend of spices and three unique types of chili peppers, this mix makes the perfect Texas chili, and each bag makes enough chili to feed 10 - 12 hungry chili-heads!
Caroline's Amazing Pork and Poultry Blend
Everyone will fight for seconds when you use this mouthwatering dry rub to spice up your meals!
Not just for pork and poultry, this rub will complement and kick up the flavor of your beef, game, seafood, vegetables, casseroles and more. You wouldn't even believe some of the uses we have heard for this one!
Check out our recipes for some great ideas - you won't be disappointed!
Caroline's Aussie Steak Dry Rub
Revitalize your grill and bring home the flavors of the outback with our legendary Aussie Steak Rub! A deeply flavored and aromatic dry rub made of slow smoked peppers, herbs and spices that will add an outstanding flavor to your dishes.
Our Aussie Steak Rub works wonders on beef, pork, poultry, game, eggs, vegetables and more!
Don't delay - try the ultimate Aussie Steak Rub today!
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WHAT ARE YOU THINKING? |
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We want your business...plain and simple. Far too many retailers ignore their customers needs. At Caroline's Rub, we put a high value and priority on listening to what our customers have to say. After all, who can tell us better than you where we can improve?
Visit our site today, take a look around and tell us what you think. We can't fix what you didn't like if we don't know about it.
We want to know what it will take to win your business!
Thank you,
Joe and Amy Johnson
Founders |
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AND THE WINNER IS... |
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We decided to make sure that our winner had everything they would need for the upcoming barbecue season, so this month were giving our winner
Our Best of Caroline's Set
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A Viking 5 piece Professional Barbecue Tool Set including a Fork, Knife, Spatula, Brush and Tongs
(valued at nearly $150)
And the winner is...
Sonya Sanders
Spring, TX.
Congratulations and we will be in touch with you soon!
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FROM OUR EDITOR'S DESK |
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 Hello!
I love the spring. As the winter starts to head out, I find myself getting excited by the simplest of things; a few more minutes of sunlight each day, the bits of grass starting to peek through the melting snow, and the sounds of birds announcing their return, are but just a few of those joys.
In all honesty though, one of my absolute favorite things about spring is the barbecue aisle at The Home Depot. I love that store, especially when they bring out the newest models of grills and accessories. Unfortunately, I find I have little or no control over my “I really need this shiny new gadget” impulse when it comes to the barbecue and smoker, and believe me, I can always find a reason to justify any accessory. I have an agreement with my wife Amy that when I go to the Home Depot during the spring grill rollout, I have to leave my cash, credit, and bank cards behind, and I can’t take advantage of any no-pay, no-interest, immediate credit deals. She knows firsthand the damage I can do when I am on that aisle, alone and with accessibility to funds of any kind! Hopefully someday soon my investments in the lottery will pay off so I can fulfill my need for the ultimate, dream barbecue setup. Truth be known, my yard isn’t big enough to hold that dream!
But, if I did have an unlimited budget, first thing for me would be a smoker shaped like a giant chile pepper, designed by Austin National Smokers. Remember, I said I had an endless budget. I never said anything about having good taste.
Next, I would be at Corbeil Appliances - they are kind of like the Neiman-Marcus of appliances around here. First on my list is the Sub-Zero refrigerator and freezer, as well as their wine and beer fridge, a couple of built in big green eggs (for those days I just don't want to fire up my chile pepper), Miele dishwasher, Viking stoves. Wow! I guess my wife shouldn't trust me alone in there either!
Do you have a dream for your perfect outdoor cooking setup, or are you lucky enough to already have it? Then let us know! We would love to hear about it. Send us your story, as well as a picture of you hard at work creating your next great outdoor culinary masterpiece, and who knows we may feature you in an upcoming newsletter. If we do, you will win a free bag of your favorite dry rub or seasoning!
As always, I hope you have enjoyed my ramblings. It is always a kick in the pants to be able to put my thoughts down and actually have someone else read them. Have a great spring, and we will talk with you next month!
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What's in this month's issue...
Our article of the month introduces you to the barbecue accessory we have all seen, but frequently ignore and toss aside – the rotisserie. All too often I hear barbecue fanatics claim that a rotisserie does nothing more for meat than just using a grill with a lid and rotating the meat yourself. Now we all know what they say about opinions, but in my honest opinion, they couldn’t be more wrong. The continuous and methodical slow rotation of the meat really does serve to create a perfectly even, crisp crust that seals in the moist, flavorful juices of whatever meat you choose. Additionally, the rotisserie serves to protect the meat from flare-ups and overcooking. We asked the experts at Hormel how to really use the rotisserie and they had some great advice for us to share.
Our recipe for March is a real crowd pleaser perfect for that spring garden party, and it lets you apply what you just learned from our article of the month - Rotisserie Leg of Lamb with a Honey Balsamic Glaze.
Our retailer spotlight this month features Friendly Fires, one of our favorite barbecue, stove, and fireplace supply shops, where you can get anything you could ever need to stay warm or cook outdoors. Owner Alex Soubliere has recently signed on to become a retailer of our dry rubs, smoked salt and Texas chili seasoning through his Peterborough, Ontario store, the largest of its kind in the Kawarthas. |
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This month's special offer for our newsletter readers...
Each month we like to say thank you to our newsletter subscribers by offering a discount on our dry rubs, smoked salt, and Texas chili seasoning, and in keeping with that tradition, throughout March save 20% on any purchase of $15.00 or more. Take advantage of this great offer to stock up on your favorite dry rubs and seasonings for the spring barbecue season before it’s gone!
When you checkout, enter coupon code MARNWS169 in the coupon/discount box on the same page you enter your shipping information to obtain your discount for the month! |
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NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF FOOD |
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Rotisserie Attachment - From our friends at Hormel Meats  Providing
a meat flavor unlike any other grilling method, rotisserie roasting is thought to be the oldest cooking technique known to man. Consisting of a spit, a means to rotate the spit and a heat source, rotisserie grilling continues to be a favorite way to grill foods.
Rotisserie roasting is commonly
referred to as spit roasting. The term "spit" refers to a device consisting of one or more metal bars on which meat is skewered. After the meat has been skewered, two prongs (or "forks") are screwed tightly on each side of the meat to hold it in place. The spit (by hand or by a mechanical device) rotates
constantly at a slow speed. This rotating motion ensures even cooking, and allows the meat to self baste with its own juices. The meat does not grill, it roasts as it cooks and absorbs a smoke flavor while developing a perfectly crisp crust. Most spits can be raised or lowered on the grill to control
temperature...
Click here to read the full article
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OUR FEATURED RECIPE |
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Rotisserie Leg of Lamb with a Honey Balsamic Vinegar Glaze
 1 leg of lamb, bone-in
1 cup + 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar (or ½ cup of high quality, thick syrup balsamic vinegar)
1/2 cup honey
6 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon Aussie Steak Rub
3 – 4 sprigs rosemary, stems discarded
1 tablespoon olive oil
Trim lamb leg of thick patches of excess fat, leaving a small layer to protect and baste the meat during cooking.
Place 1 cup balsamic vinegar in small saucepan and reduce to 1/2 cup over low heat, or until thick and syrupy. If already using a high quality thickened balsamic, simply warm over low heat. Add honey and incorporate well. Set aside to cool...
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This issue’s retailer spotlight features one of our newest retailers Friendly Fires, the largest fireplace and barbecue store in the Kawarthas, owned and operated by Alex Soubliere in Peterborough , Ontario . Peterborough & the Kawarthas has been a traditional favorite for anglers, cottage owners and vacationers for generations. Located in the heart of Ontario cottage country and the historic Trent-Severn Waterway, the County of Peterborough is a four-season travel destination with a wealth of activities and experiences for all to enjoy.
Friendly Fires has the region's largest selection of wood, gas, oil and pellet stoves, as well as a huge selection of grills and barbecues. Best of all, their staff brings a wealth of knowledge and years of experience to their massive showroom making your purchase decision that much easier.
What we love most about the folks at Friendly Fires is that they see their customers as more than just a sale and they work to establish a relationship that supports every purchase. Not only do they have the largest selection of grills, stoves, and fireplaces, they also offer a full range of services including product selection and training, inspection, installation and chimney sweeping.
So, the next time you are in the Peterborough area, for a great deal on your grill supplies and necessities, stop in and say hello to Alex. Be sure to tell him that Caroline’s sent you!
Friendly Fires
981 Highway 7 (1 mile East of the Peterborough city limits)
Peterborough , Ontario
K9J 6X8
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