You Wanna go to Alcatraz?

Well Frank Heaney worlked on Alcatraz for years!

And he's loaded with stories about it. Alas he never met Sean Connery,

but he did talk about an organized crime outfit known as The Purple Gang who were at war with Al Capone.

Now I know you're itchin to take in all the history about Alcatraz, well fortunately Sleeman's is giving you that chance! Just CLICK HERE! and you could be on your way!

I'd also suggest you pick up Frank's book, Inside the Walls of Alcatraz.

Posted By: Fearless Fred

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Friday Beer - Amsterdam Framboise

Today Chris Schryer from the Toronto Beer Blog came in with Amsterdam Brewery's Framboise.

It was a medal winner at the World Beer Cup, so you know it's good. But HOW good? Listen to the interview to find out.

ALSO, if you're an amateur brewer and wated to take part in Chris and Fred's Beer Pageant, CLICK HERE!

Posted By: Fearless Fred

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BBQ Like a Champion

So Bob Blumer TV chef extraordinaire came by this week to discuss the joys of BBQing.

Click on the interview for some really simple recipes that will blow people's minds ...

(if you really wanna learn some AMAZING recipes, snag a copy of one of his BOOKS!)

chimichurri sauce

4 cups fresh parsley, ideally Italian flat leaf, stems roughly removed

¼ cup fresh oregano, stems removed before measuring (optional)

5 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

3–5 cloves garlic, minced

1 medium shallot, minced, or 2 tablespoons onion minced

1½ tablespoons sherry wine vinegar or red wine vinegar

¼ - ½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and pulse for about 30 seconds until very well chopped, but not quite pureed. Reserve.

yield 1 cup

grilled pizza boot camp

Posted By: Fearless Fred

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Star Wars like you've never HEARD it ...

This has been around for a while now, but I'm still watching it and laughing ...

It's the Star Wars Trilogy like you've never heard it before! Join voice actors Billy West, Tara Strong, Maurice LaMarche, John DiMaggio, Kevin Conroy, Jess Harnell and Rob Paulsen as they re-create the magic of the Star Wars films, albeit in their own special way! You never know what you'll hear when this cast gets together.

Posted By: Fearless Fred

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