Homefront Listeners Flood Phone Lines for Annual Tailgating Extravaganza!

There’s no doubt Homefront with Don Zeman listeners love grilling and everything that goes with it - and so our Third Annual Homefront Tailgating Show was flooded with telephone calls and emails from listeners around the country hoping to win one of the great prizes for outdoor entertaining at the stadium or home!

We’ve gave away more than $2,000 worth of stuff - including small Big Green Egg packages, Collegiate Edition Grill Pads, an Insta-Bench party bench, A Coleman RoadTrip Gas Grill, a Big Chef Big gASS Grill, SureFlame propane cylinders, the Tailgator gas powered blender and a Beer Butt Chicken Cooker. Everything you need for a successful tailgating party at the stadium ? or at home!

Don talked to our good friend Ray Shelor from Diversitech, maker of the Collegiate Edition Grill Pad as well as John Creel, vice-president of development and research for The Big Green Egg, Nikki Berrith from the Beer Butt Chicken Cooker, Richard Hayes from Tailgator, Ann Walden from Coleman, and Rob Green from Insta-Bench.

Congrats to all our winners!

The Big Green Egg: It Does Everything!

www.biggreenegg.com

Winners: Charlie from Jacksonville, FL; Norman from Ashton, IL

What is round, soft green in color, made of space-age ceramics, weighs 140 pounds (the large size) and is, in a design sense, 3,000 years old? It’s Big Green Egg?, the kamado cooker with an army of adherents (Good Eggs) that make Saab devotees seem positively mainstream!
Big Green Egg Grill

With the Big Green Egg you’ll need only one grill, because the EGG? is at the top of its game in any cooking mode: grilling, low ‘n slow barbecuing, smoking and even baking. The EGG has made believers of literally everyone who tries it.

The EGG comes in five sizes; there’s one to fit literally any household’s needs: mini, small, medium, large and the new XL model specifically intended for the outdoor chef who has a large family, entertains regularly or even does catering.

Collegiate Edition Grill Pad from The “Original” Grill Pad

Winners: Norman of Ashton, IL (University of Illinois); Charlie of Jacksonville, FL (West Virginia); Jim of Milton, FL (Tennessee); Jim of Springfield, MO (Missouri State University or University of California at Long Beach); Gary of Cedar Rapids, IA (University of Iowa)

Whether you grill on a popularly priced model or top-of-the-line, all-stainless, multi-burner behemoth with every conceivable feature, there are some things that don’t change: sparks, spills, grease and flare-ups can cause serious damage to your patio, porch or deck. You can avoid serious damage by investing just $25-35 in The “Original” Grill Pad to avoid spending thousands later replacing or repairing the damaged outdoor surface.

The Collegiate Edition Grill Pad performs exactly like The “Original” Grill Pad. It is a thin, flexible fiber cement-based product that helps homeowners preserve and protect outdoor living area surfaces by acting as a barrier against spills and mishaps. It can be used under grills or any outdoor heating appliance.

The Collegiate Edition Grill Pad is a 30 by 42 rectangle is available at hardware via the Grill Lovers catalog and at participating Ace Hardware, True Value Hardware, and Do-It-Best Stores.

grill with Notre Dame Collegiate Edition Grill Pad

SureFlame: Never Run Out of Gas Again!

http://www.mantank.com/products/steel_propane/sureflame.htm

Winners: Jim of Ainsworth, NE; Ron of Cedar Rapids, IA

It never fails to happen at the worst possible time. You fire up the grill, ready to fix a great dinner, and just about the time your grill is nice and hot - you run out of fuel. While you’re scrambling to get your cylinder refilled, the guests are getting antsy, the ants are getting your food, and you’re getting hungry! Well, those days are a thing of the past with the new SureflameT gauge from Manchester Tank.

SureFlame Tank Finalist in the 2005 Vesta awards presented by Hearth & Home Magazine, the SureflameT gauge is pressure regulated to tell you when you need gas - regardless of your liquid level, and regardless of the outdoor temperature.

It’s easy to use and easy to read. Prior to shutting your appliance down, check the hand-wheel on the valve of the SureflameT. If you see an indication of Red in the proper temperature window you will know it’s time to consider a refill before your next use.

The SureflameT gives you peace of mind so you can grill in confidence, without the fear of running out.
Remember, “If you’re out fillin’..you’re not out grillin!”

Coleman: Road Trip Grill LXE

www.coleman.com

Winner:Jim of Milton, FL

Authentic open-flame drip-through grilling

Consistent cooking performance even in cold weather, high altitudes and when fuel is low

285 sq. in. cooking surface area—Two grill grates included

Removable "mix & match" surfaces - grill, griddle or stove (each sold separately)

Matchless lighting

Fully adjustable 20,000 BTU burners, perfect for outdoor cooking even in cold weather

Lasts up to 1.1 hours with both burners on high or 4.5 hours on low on one 16.4-oz. propane cylinder

Operates on 16.4oz. propane cylinder (not included) or adaptable to 20 lb propane tank (purchase of tank hose and tank required)

Propane sold separately (Coleman® Propane recommended)

Folds to compact size with easy to pull handle and wheels

Tool holders and side tables built in for easy use

Removable grease management tray

Limited 5 year Warranty

Camp Chef: Big gASS grill

www.campchef.com

www.sportgrill.com/

Winner: Gary from Cedar Rapids, IA

This grill was just given the awared for the Consumer Digest Premium Best Buy Award for 2006!!!

This grill is the perfect stove if you want a deluxe grill that isn’t going to confine you to the patio. Built to surpass regular portable stoves without losing any of the convenience. This stove is great for skiers, campers or anyone on the go. Removable barbecue box covers two burners. Features a massive grilling surface and three powerful 30,000 BTU/hr cast burners. Cook anything - anywhere!

The Big Gas Grill can be found at hardware and sporting goods retailers nationwide.

Beer Butt Chicken Cooker

www.beerbuttchickencooker.com/

Winner: Twilla of Aurora, MO

Grab a can of your favorite liquid, beer, apple juice, tomato juice, wine. Drink about 1/3 of it. While you are enjoying that refreshing beverage, rub the bird down with some butter and a few spices of your choice. Get a little daring and add some additional seasonings to the liquid still in the can. Set the 2/3 full can of liquid on the cooker. Place the bird vertically on it’s perch, on top of the can. Place the cooker on the grill, over low heat, for about two hours.

To keep the chicken from sticking to the can, spray the outside of the beer can with a non-stick cooking spray. Or you can add a little spice by adding 2-3 tablespoons of tabasco sauce to the beer can before setting the bird on its roost. For Italian Chicken, add 1/2 cup Italian dressing to the beer can prior to cooking.

TailGator Blender

www.tailgatorzone.com

It’s true—a gas-powered blender!

Winner: Sherry from Pueblo, CO

At only 10 pound., the Totally Portable TailGator® sports a 24cc two-stroke engine which generates enough torque to whip up a pitcher of your favorite frozen beverage in just about 15 seconds. Its 48 ounce plastic pitcher is lightweight and detachable for easy pouring and clean-up. Now, could making girlie drinks be any more manly?

Imagine, you’re at a pro football tailgate party or in the infield of the Daytona 500 or even just out camping. You decide it’s about time to have a margarita and make some new friends. So, you whip out the party supplies and your Totally Portable TailGator®. You’ll never be lonely again.

The Totally Portable TailGator® is easy to tote around to your favorite sporting events, tailgate parties and concerts. The optional custom designed carrying pack makes it just as easy to take boating, camping or hiking. The ultimate in tailgate party accessories, and gifts for those who have everything. TailGator gas powered blenders make frozen margaritas in style at football games, car races, camping, kayaking, cross country skiing, or at picnics.