A great way to spend a day in isolation is in your backyard with your BBQ Grill! You don’t need a lot of fancy tools to be a Grill Master either; in fact, the brand new, simple and sleek Connect it Magnetic 2 Piece BBQ Tool Set from Proud Grill is all you need! Simply connect 2 tools for 4 different uses: a spatula, fork, tongs or a server, depending on your needs. The magic is in the unique magnetic handles so the spatula and fork can be used individually and you connect them together as a tong or server. And when you are done the 2 piece set nestles of top of each other for slim easy storage. The Connect it BBQ Tool versatile handle system makes for a fun and ideal accessory for the backyard grill enthusiast. The Connect it BBQ Tools can even hang from your stainless steel BBQ, metal Smoker or Ceramic Grill side shelf while grilling. These elegant and contemporary tools are made of durable, high quality stainless steel and will be a lifelong investment in all your BBQ adventures!
“All We Need Is Love: In Service to the Light Book One” by Michele D. Baker is a collection of messages the author has received from angels, ancestors, spirit guides and other sentient beings from other worlds as she moves through her Ascension, or spiritual awakening. By means of automatic writing, Baker relays the channeled information, most of which comes from Archangel Michael. She also weaves her own thoughts and perceptions with these angelic passages, giving a first-hand account of her experiences of Ascension. Though many of the messages are directed towards her specifically, they contain vital information about the future of the planet as well as universal truths about love, purpose, energy, emotions and more that all readers can benefit from.
(Bio by Leslie Standridge, LAVIDGE Publicity)
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This July 4th celebrate INDEPENDENCE with the best gift you’ll ever buy yourself – a wood-fired oven from CALIFORNO! When you aren’t getting lost in the hoopla of the holiday, highlight the perfect meal with wood-smoked burgers and hot dogs BBQ-style. Roasted meats, veggies, a whole turkey– if it goes in a conventional oven, Californo has you covered. Prefer portability? Enter the Californo Pizza Oven Trailers! The portable Carrello model comes in three sizes, plus in wood and propane. Dazzle at your next extravaganza with the Garzoni line, which features easy to install wood-fired oven kits with options for custom-tiling to suit your home décor.
This domed oven is US made, handcrafted using traditional Italian methods perfected over centuries. Durable, long lasting with zero maintenance results in higher cooking temperatures that give you a pizza with crispier toppings and delicious flavor! This dome coupled with perfected high temperature concrete mix mimics firebrick in its application. It not only provides substantial savings but also stays authentic to the original form and function.
Whether cooking out by candlelight amidst the fireflies or marveling over the spectacular overhead displays, share slices of homemade pizza with family as rockets burst. Rejoice in the revelry from the simplicity of your own residence with this restaurant-rivaling product. Match the shriek in the sky with the sizzle of fresh wood-smoked steak. Couple the eye popping crescendo with flavor blasted by true wood-fire taste and set your taste buds ablaze! Cause sparks at your next gathering! With your new pizza oven kit you can host your own wood-fired pizza party any time you want from the comfort of your own backyard; with the savings on eating out, it will pay for itself, ten-fold.
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aliforno crust is crisp, light, and most importantly delicious. Bake breads like a French patisserie with symphonies of crackle – perfectly perfumed smoke-infused crusts. Make memorable times with the whole family, while it melts in your mouth. Might we suggest our recipe for Authentic Vera Pizza Napoletana Dough? Remember, cooking is truly one of life’s great pleasures. Buon Appetito!
Bonus: Here’s a recipe for pizza dough!
Pizza Dough – Authentic Pizza Napoletana Dough Recipe
INGREDIENTS
500 Gram 00 flour
325 Gram water (65% hydration)
10 Gram salt
3 Gram active dry yeast
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place all the ingredients in the mixing bowl.
2. Mix the dough ingredients in a stand mixer, or by hand. If you are using a stand mixer, mix it slowly for two minutes, faster for 5 minutes, and slow again for 2 minutes.
3. Cover the dough and let it rise for 2 hours, or until double.
4. Punch it down and push out the air bubbles. Form the dough into a large ball, then cut it into 4-5 equal pieces.
5. To make your pizza balls, shape each piece of dough into a ball. Gently roll your dough into a ball, then stretch the top of the ball down and around the rest of the ball, until the outer layer wraps around the other side. Pinch the two ends together to make a smooth ball with a tight outer “skin.” Set your ball seam-side down where it can rest.
6. Dust your pizza balls with flour, and store them under a damp towel, in a proofing tray, or under plastic wrap. That’s to prevent the outside of the ball from drying out and creating a crust, and becoming difficult to work with. The top of the pizza ball should be soft and silky.
7. Your pizza balls will need to rest for about an hour to become soft and elastic, so that they can be easily stretched into a thin crust pizza. If you won’t need your dough for more than an hour, refrigerate it until you are ready to start.
8. At this stage your pizza balls are ready to be rolled into thin Neapolitana dough using your wooden dough roller.
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Friday, August 28
Survival Thriller 30 degrees below zero
CENTIGRADE
Inspired by actual events
Directed By BRENDAN WALSH
Starring GENESIS RODRIGUEZ and VINCENT PIAZZA
Synopsis
In 2002, a young American couple, Matthew and Naomi, travel to the arctic mountains of Norway. After pulling over during a snowstorm, they wake up trapped in their SUV, buried underneath layers of snow and Ice. As if the stakes aren’t high enough, Naomi is eight months pregnant in their frozen prison. With few resources, a dwindling food supply, and nothing but time, tension, blame, and personal secrets bubble to the surface. Matthew and Naomi realize they must work together to survive in a crippling battle against the elements, hypothermia, disturbing hallucinations, and plunging temperatures reaching as low as -30C.
About the Filmmaker Brendan Walsh
Brendan Walsh is an award-winning director residing in New York City where he has been active in the film industry for over 13 years. Brendan has worked alongside acclaimed directors like Lasse Hallström, Darren Aronofsky, Doug Liman, and Ross Katz on various films and series like The Wrestler, The Bourne Legacy, “The Wire,” “Rescue Me,” and “30 Rock.” Brendan recently directed the new hit Netflix series “Friends From College,” six episodes of the final season of “Nurse Jackie” for Showtime, including the season premiere, Amazon’s “Z: The Beginning of Everything,” the CBS network series “Bull,” and an episode for the final season of “Royal Pains.” In 2011, Brendan was awarded the DGA Award for Outstanding Directorial Achievement for his work on the hit film Taking Chance.
Opens August 28th on VOD, all Digital Platforms
and in Drive-In Theaters
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Praise and worship leader Sandra J. Petrusaitis inspires readers to connect with their spirituality in her recently published Christian book, “To Walk In Faith: Twenty-One Days to Walk in the Power of Faith.” For the book, Petrusaitis utilized personal anecdotes and Scripture to provide an inspirational and unique narrative that will uplift readers and encourage them to plug into their faith. Petrusaitis faced domestic violence and struggles as a single mother. Despite these challenges, she was able to use her strong relationship with God to maintain strength in all facets of her life. Petrusaitis hopes that her story will inspire other women to foster their relationship with the Lord and lean into the strength that He provides.
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Bell & Evans Announces NEW PRODUCT LINE of Gourmet Chicken Burgers
Fredericksburg, Pennsylvania (June 22, 2020) – Premium, family-owned chicken producer Bell & Evans launched today a line of Gourmet Chicken Burgers made from whole-muscle dark meat chicken and chunky pieces of real fruit, vegetables and natural cheeses. Bell & Evans Gourmet Chicken Burgers are sold in 6 oz. portions that are nitrogen frozen and uncooked, locking in freshness and natural flavors. Three incredible flavors are being introduced in the launch: Chicken Bacon & Sharp Cheddar, Roasted Portabella & Swiss, and Granny Smith Apple & Gouda. All three varieties are gluten free.
Chicken Bacon & Sharp Cheddar
Packed with smoky, savory Bell & Evans Chicken Bacon pieces and natural Sharp Cheddar Cheese shreds
Roasted Portabella & Swiss
Loaded with earthy, roasted Portabella Mushrooms and shredded natural Swiss Cheese
Granny Smith Apple & Gouda
Full of diced, tart Granny Smith apples and natural, creamy Gouda Cheese with smoky seasonings
Home chefs will appreciate the homemade factor of these burgers. Made from simple ingredients you can see and taste, these burgers offer a fantastic visual appeal and an abundance of flavor. Bell & Evans Gourmet Chicken Burgers cook up and bite like a traditional burger but with fewer calories and less fat, making these an excellent choice for health-conscious consumers.
“Other poultry producers sell ‘blended’ burgers that sound unappealing and don’t taste any better,” said Bell & Evans Owner Scott Sechler. “These aren’t blended burgers. We created gourmet chicken burgers to offer unique flavor options to our very popular traditional chicken burgers. Rather than piling up toppings on a burger, these have your favorite enhancements within the patties for all the flavor and none of the mess.”
Consumers will notice that Bell & Evans also reinvented our packaging with this new product line. Our exceptional food photography is combined with clear flavor-profile banners, easy-to-read product benefits and added air fryer cooking instructions.
Bell & Evans Gourmet Chicken Burgers debut less than a year after Bell & Evans introduced its Premium Chicken Meatballs to the consumer market. Similar to the gourmet burgers, the meatballs are made from Bell & Evans dark meat chicken and sold uncooked and nitrogen frozen in three varieties including traditional, Buffalo Seasoned and Parmesan Breaded with Mozzarella. Bell & Evans’ largest retail partners carry the meatballs including national distribution at Whole Foods Market.
Bell & Evans introduced many unique and popular items over the past few years including boneless, skin-on whole legs which garnished attention from Epicurious and a Spatchcock convenience cut featured by Bon Appetit.
Visit the Bell & Evans website for a product locator, product offerings, recipe ideas and more.
About Bell & Evans – Bell & Evans is America’s oldest branded chicken company with more than 125 years in business and 10 years of organic production. We are family owned and operated, and we’re passionate about raising 100% premium chickens using common sense practices and the highest set of animal welfare standards in the industry. We are the pioneer of “all-natural chicken,” “Raised Without Antibiotics” and “100% Air Chilled” practices, and we established the world’s first Organic Certified, Animal-Welfare-Focused Chicken Hatchery.
Thursday, June 18 to Monday, July 6
National Gallery of Art 4th St. & Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC
Experience Degas at the Opéra, and view the first show dedicated to Edgar Degas’s fascination with the Opéra—its spaces, the music, and the people surrounding the thriving theatrical life of 19th-century Paris. Click on the different colored dots to read wall texts, listen to the audio tour, watch related video clips, and more.
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Thursday, June 18 at 10:00 AM to Sunday, July 5 at 5:30 PM
National Museum of African Art 950 Independence Ave. SW, Washington, DC
This new exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art draws on the museum’s permanent collection to feature 28 women artists that take on topics of faith, community, racism, identity, the environment and politics in their stunning work. Utilizing a range of media, the exhibit will show visitors how these artists have powerfully contributed to the dialogues on the most important issues of our time.
Free Admission
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Friday, June 26 at 6:00 PM to Saturday, June 27 at 9:30 PM
George Washington’s Mount Vernon 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, Mount Vernon, VA
Start your Independence Day celebration with a bang! Enjoy a patriotic evening filled with dazzling fireworks, Mansion tours, musical performances, and games on George Washington’s beloved estate! Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30pm.
Greet General and Mrs. Washington in the historic area before trying your hand at bocce ball. Dust off your dancing shoes for 18th-century dancing demonstrations. Mount Vernon’s colonial artisans will reveal how 18th-century ice cream was made in the days before freezers.
Visit Washington’s Tomb at night—this event is one of the few times this area is open in the evening—and watch sparks fly at the blacksmith shop. Concessions from the Mount Vernon Inn Restaurant will also be available.
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Friday, June 26 at 8:30 AM to Saturday, June 27 at 5:00 PM
The Capital Turnaround 770 M St. SE, Washington, DC
The Vessels Conference is not just a moment, it’s a movement. It is a catalyst for change, revival, a call to action, a miracle in motion. It exists to encounter God, equip young leaders, and empower the next generation. You’re invited to join the journey as God works in us to tell his story.
The program includes international renowned speakers, guest gospel artist, breakout sessions and more!
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Wednesday, June 24 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
In the real-life world of espionage, spies often call upon the art of magic and illusion to distract the enemy, make evidence disappear, and escape unnoticed. Join professional magician, Peter Wood, as he performs the art of misdirection, sleight of hand, and other illusions used by skilled spies. Participants will also learn simple magic they can use to entertain and deceive friends and family. This one of a kind performance and workshop, custom-designed for the Spy Museum, is guaranteed to fascinate children and adults alike. Space is limited—advance registration required.
Special Note: The Magic of Spying is suggested ages 5 and up. Although many of the magic secrets used by Peter Wood will NOT be revealed to the audience, participants will walk away with some magic tricks they can try at home. QUESTIONS? Email educators@spymuseum.org.
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Saturday, July 18 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Washington DC’s Navy Yard
We are aiming for Saturday, July 18th for Summerfest DC in 2020! We are monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely. All tickets for Blossom Bash in April have been rolled over to Summerfest DC and refunds are available until Saturday July 11th.
Come spend your day with us under dry skies with warm temps and some sunshine, kicking off the outdoor festival season in DC!
We have 65+ of the most amazing Summer seasonal beers for you to try, plus wine, cider, live music, amazing food, games, vendors and more! Choose from either session: Session One is from 1 to 4 p.m. and Session Two is from 5-8 p.m. VIP tickets get 30 minutes early entry!
Click here to buy your tickets! Ticket prices will be $10 more at the door — buy online and save! Tickets will be on sale for 90 mins after the start of each session, if you are running late! You can show your ticket on your phone after purchasing.
You can upgrade to VIP features by purchasing a VIP upgrade online on our ticketing page — VIP at Summerfest is really a fantastic deal!
Summerfest DC is the kickoff event of the Summer festival season in Washington DC’s Navy Yard on Saturday, July 18th — featuring more than 100 of the very best beers, wines, and ciders — and you get to try them all with your entry ticket!
You’ll also enjoy live music, outdoor games, amazing food vendors, arts & more!
Choose from either of two separate 3 hour sessions — daytime or evening! Get your tickets now because prices will increase soon!