Ice cream lovers can escape the summer heat and celebrate the nation’s birthday with some patriotic ice cream treats this year. The California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) has partnered with Bruce Weinstein, author of The Ultimate Ice Cream Book, to create deliciously fun recipes that are perfect for Fourth of July parties and cooling off this summer, you will find everything you need to know about it on this page.
The patriotic desserts include the “Flag Parfait,” created with layers of vanilla or strawberry ice cream, fresh blueberries and Bing cherries. Weinstein’s “Uncle Sam-wich” creation includes a scoop of ice cream squeezed between two freshly-baked sugar cookies decorated like American flags.
The average American eats 25 pints of ice cream annually. California is the number-one producer of both ice cream and milk in the U.S. In 2007, the state produced 130 million gallons of ice cream, each gallon requiring about 12 pounds of whole milk to produce.
In 1984, Americans' love for ice cream was officially recognized when President Ronald Reagan proclaimed July as National Ice Cream Month.
“In celebration of July’s National Ice Cream Month and the Fourth of July, we have teamed up with Bruce to create some unique ice cream treats that are perfect for everything from parties to backyard barbeques,” said CMAB Vice President of Communications Tricia Heinrich.
The patriotic recipes below, as well as other ice cream recipes, are available online at http://www.californiadairypressroom.com/IceCreamHome.html.
Flag Parfait
In a parfait glass, layer maraschino cherries, vanilla or strawberry ice cream, fresh blueberries, ice cream and canned Bing cherries in heavy syrup. End with a scoop of ice cream; top with whipped cream, red and blue jimmies, and a sparkler or a small paper American flag.
Uncle Sam-wich
Roll out sugar cookie dough, cut into rectangles and bake. Decorate half the cookies with icing to look like American flags. Place a scoop of your favorite ice cream on undecorated cookies, spread with a small spatula and top with a decorated cookie. Freeze.
Best 4th of July Fireworks in Baltimore, MD: Inner Harbor
July 4th is a great day to celebrate! First of all, it's a day off of work, anyway you look at it. Second, its patriotic. You get a chance to show off your American spirit by wearing red, white and blue clothes and making patriotic themed decorations. And, the best part of this historically significant day is the fireworks that take place in the evening. Every town in America has fireworks– they're everywhere! You can find them in lake resorts, by the beach, out in fields, at festivals, and just about anywhere else families and children gather. With all of these choices, how do you decide which ones to watch? If you live in Baltimore, or in the surrounding area to include Washington, DC, you will have a decision to make. Will you pick some remote location or will you go where the action is? I personally would pick where the action is. The Inner Harbor is definitely the place to be for the July 4th celebration of fireworks each year. This event attracts crowds into the millions! Live music takes place with live radio broadcasting. The fireworks can be viewed from many different areas. And, you're in the Inner Harbor! This location has great restaurants, and there are plenty of places to stay overnight if you come from a distance…. What's happening this year for July 4th in the Inner Harbor The Independence Day celebration begins at noon and lasts until the fireworks are over at 10 pm. Live music will take place all day! The music will be played at the Inner Harbor Ampitheatre, which is found at the corner of Light Street and Pratt Street in Baltimore. From noon to four pm, street performers will perform. Then, at four pm,Almost Recess takes the stage, followed by jazz musician David Bach at 7 pm.
Summer is officially here and with it comes a season filled with outdoor entertaining on backyard patios and decks across the country. In celebration of the arrival of summertime, Mirassou Winery has announced its "Celebrate Summer with Mirassou" sweepstakes. What better reason than summer to get outside and spend time with your family and friends?
One lucky winner will receive the summer celebration of a lifetime, with Mirassou Winery playing host to an outdoor get-together for up to 30 of the winner's friends and family. Mirassou will provide everything needed for an outdoor summer bash to remember!
Visit http://www.mirassou.com/ to enter the "Celebrate Summer with Mirassou" sweepstakes. Just like summer, this sweepstakes won't last forever, so be sure to enter to win before July 31, 2008.
Also available online at http://www.mirassou.com/ are delicious recipes with wine pairing suggestions, as well as a food and wine pairing interactive tool, to help make pairing the food and wine at your next summer gathering a bit easier.
About Mirassou Winery: The Mirassou family has been growing grapes and crafting superior wines since 1854, earning them the distinction of being America's oldest winemaking family. Today, the Mirassou wine style is light bodied, refreshing and fruit-forward. Mirassou's premium wines — Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon — retail for approximately $12 per bottle and are widely available in all 50 states. They can be located through Mirassou.com's "Where to Buy" section, purchased through TheBarrelRoom.com or by calling (888) MIRASSOU.
No purchase necessary to enter or win a prize. Sweepstakes open to legal residents of one of the 48 contiguous United States or the District of Columbia who are at least 21 years old at time of entry. Void in AK, CA, HI, TN, UT, WA, PR, outside the 48 contiguous United States, and where otherwise prohibited by law. Limit one (1) entry per person, per household, or per valid e-mail address. Sweepstakes ends 7/31/08. Please visit http://www.mirassou.com/ for complete Official Rules. California Table Wine (C)2008 Mirassou Winery, Modesto, Stanislaus Co, CA. All rights reserved.
Vice President isn’t the only high-level position that Barack Obama is currently trying to fill. It’s been widely reported that – win or lose – the Obamas have promised their two daughters a dog after the presidential election. With 158 breeds registered by the American Kennel Club® (AKC®) – each with its own unique temperament, coat type, size, energy level and appearance – the search for a canine cabinet member is on.
- The Bichon Frise (pronounced BEE-shon Free-ZAY) – A small yet sturdy dog with a white, loosely curled double coat, Bichons are naturally sociable. They have a self-assured temperament and are likely to get along with just about everyone (including members of Congress, regardless of party affiliation). Their active, alert and curious personalities make them easy to train, and the breed’s history of being a companion to noblemen in the courts of 16th-century France have primed it for a high-profile life in the White House. Learn more at http://www.akc.org/breeds/bichon_frise/.
- The Chinese Crested – Their Chinese and African heritage makes for an exotic pedigree, and with its unique appearance it’s certain to turn heads. Coming in two varieties, hairless and the powderpuff, Cresteds are lively, playful and alert dogs with plenty of energy. While they are exceptionally loving and affectionate with children, they are only appropriate for mature children who can be taught to handle this diminutive breed gently and responsibly. Learn more at http://www.akc.org/breeds/chinese_crested/.
- The Poodle – Although often considered high-maintenance show dogs, Poodles are exceptionally smart and athletic. They excel in obedience training and even as hunting companions. The breed comes in three sizes. While their coat does require frequent grooming, their intelligence and versatility more than make up for the extra care. The Poodle is currently the eighth most popular breed in the U.S., according to AKC registrations statistics (AKC® registration statistics), but it spent more than two decades in the top spot — a testament to its suitability as a family pet. Learn more at http://www.akc.org/breeds/poodle/.
- The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier – The Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier’s coat grows longer on his chin and over his eyes, giving him a scruffy appearance, but this intelligent, affectionate and loving breed makes a dignified companion. The breed’s playfulness and courageous spirit would likely make him an ambassador of goodwill in the White House. Despite their affable and gentle nature, they are true terriers and thus must be handled firmly, fairly and with consistency. Learn more at http://www.akc.org/breeds/soft_coated_wheaten_terrier/.
- The Miniature Schnauzer – Schnauzers also come in three sizes (although unlike the Poodle, each size is considered a separate breed). The Miniature Schnauzer is the most popular of the three breeds and is an active, alert dog who loves to be the center of the household. This versatile breed makes a sturdy playmate for kids, is highly intelligent and an excellent watchdog (qualifying him for Secret Service duties perhaps?). Learn more at http://www.akc.org/breeds/miniature_schnauzer/.
aloha! Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) and its much-anticipated new lifestyle brand, aloftsmhotels opens its first New England location in Lexington, MA today, July 1, 2008. Designed to meet the needs of today’s forward-thinking travelers, the hotel will offer 136 rooms, a variety of intuitive technologies and playful public spaces. Located at 727 Marrett Road in Lexington, just off Route 128, aloft Lexington is a unique destination for value-conscious business and leisure travelers craving a sassy, savvy hotel experience.
The ScareHouse is a high-tech haunted attraction utilizing digital technology and Hollywood- quality special effects, props, and prosthetics. Last year's record-breaking production received acclaim from thousands of customers from all across the Tri-State area and was selected for inclusion in a national DVD entitled "America's Best Haunted Houses."
This year, The ScareHouse(R) offers three terrifying haunts for just one low price: Hall of Nightmares, Screamatorium, and a brand new attraction: Delirium 3-D!
In Delirium 3-D, guests will enter a deranged and demented world filled with color, creatures, and the crazed imagination of a very twisted mind. The 3-D glasses will protect your eyes, but your brain may never be the same! Are you ready for your date with Delirium?
It takes nearly ten months of design and construction for The ScareHouse(R) "Scream Team" of artists and producers to turn nightmares into reality. This year's production features a ghoulish assortment of unique and original costumes, music, special effects, and monsters.
Meet the Ghost Hunters at The ScareHouse(R)
The ScareHouse(R) is also offering a rare chance for local fans to meet three stars from television's top-rated paranormal phenomenon: Ghost Hunters! Steve Gonsalves, Dave Tango, and Kris Williams will meet with fans, sign autographs, and pose for photos on Saturday, October 4th. Tickets and information are available at www.scarehouse.com.
The ScareHouse(R) opens for a sneak preview weekend on Friday and Saturday, September 26 and 27. It will be open Thursdays through Sundays from October 2 through November 1. Doors open at 7pm.
On July Fourth, there's no place like our nation's capital for America's biggest birthday party. The 28th annual broadcast of A Capitol Fourth, hosted by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor Jimmy Smits, will feature a special salute to our country's summer Olympians. Gold medal winner Scott Hamilton will lead the tribute to Team USA, honoring past and present Olympians on stage before a crowd of hundreds of thousands live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol. A musical tribute from the National Symphony Orchestra with maestro Erich Kunzel will include John Williams' "Olympic Fanfare" and the inspirational song "This is the Moment" performed by Tony Award-winning Broadway star Brian Stokes Mitchell. Kunzel will also conduct the Cincinnati Pops at the Beijing Olympics this summer, the only American orchestra to perform in this year's Olympic Games. Olympians to be honored during the tribute include: Eli Bremer (Modern Pentathlon); Tim Morehouse (Fencing); Dominic Grazioli (Shooting), Jake Deitchler (Wrestling), Kendrick Farris (Weightlifting), Nancy Rios (Sailing), Bob Malaythong (Badminton) and Jessica Long (2006 Paralympian of the Year). The multi-award winning event will be broadcast in high definition and commercial free on PBS Friday, July 4, 2008 from 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. ET (check local listings), simulcast on National Public Radio and around the world to our troops on the American Forces Network.
ALSO READ: Celebrate July 4th with Uncle Sam-wich.
Park West(R), the largest art gallery conducting fine art auctions on more than 85 cruise ships and auctions at sea in other locations throughout the world ranging from Venice, Italy, to St. Petersburg, Russia, marks its 40th anniversary this July by bringing more than 40 artists to Detroit in celebration of "40 Years of Art and Art History."
— Yaacov Agam — Marc Kanovich — Shan Merry
— Howard Behrens — Thomas Kinkade — David Najar
— Jackie Holland- — Anatole — Peter Nixon
Berkley Krasnyansky — Dominic
— Andrew Bone — Fanch Ledan Pangborn
— Simon Bull — Jay Lewkowitz — Jean-Claude
— Alexander Chen — Charles Lee Picot
— Hua Chen — Linda LeKinff — Giuseppe Pino
— Marcus Glenn — Csaba Markus — Schaefer-Miles
— Alfred Gockel — Marko Mavrovich — Itzchak Tarkay
— Lisa Grubb — Peter Max — Yuval Wolfson
— Scott Jacobs — Igor Medvedev — Tim Yanke
Disney artists: Representatives from Special guests:
— Dave Bossert the Estates of: — Ron Dinicola,
— Toby Bluth representative
— James Coleman — Norman Rockwell of Muhammad
— Harrison Ellenshaw — Pierre Eugene Cambier and Lonnie Ali
— Noah — Marcel Mouly
— David Willardson — Zamy Steynovitz
Photographers: Experts and art historians:
— Ron Agam — Anthony Janson Ph.D.
— Tom Murray — Eleanor Hight Ph.D.
(Beatles — Joseph Jacobs
photographer) — Bernard Ewell A.S.A.
— Caroline Ashleigh A.A.A.
An unforeseen and surprising beneficiary of the Economic Stimulus Plan, a plan that George Bush contends will "boost our economy and encourage job creation," has surfaced this week. An independent market-research firm, AIMRCo (Adult Internet Market Research Company), has discovered that many websites focused on adult or erotic material have experienced an upswing in sales in the recent weeks since checks have appeared in millions of Americans' mailboxes across the country.
According to Kirk Mishkin, Head Research Consultant for AIMRCo, "Many of the sites we surveyed have reported 20-30% growth in membership rates since mid-May when the checks were first sent out, and typically the summer is a slow period for this market."
Jillian Fox, spokeswoman for LSGmodels.com, one of the sites reporting figures to AIMRCo, added, "In a June 15, 2008 survey to our members, thirty two percent of respondents referenced the recent stimulus package as part of their decision to either become a new member, or renew an existing membership."
The economic stimulus plan, which includes a check for up to 0 for individuals and 00 for married couples (among other benefits), is the product of an agreement between House leaders and the Bush Administration, focused on reviving a struggling economy in the wake of a flagging economy.
Fox also added, "Getting more people to buy porn was probably the last thing Bush had on his mind when he came up with his 'stimulus package,' but we'll take it."
The 15th annual Great Match:
Wine and Tapas
Preview more than 200 wines produced from versatile Spanish varietals, representing many of Spain’s 67 denominations of origin. These comprehensive afternoon tastings, open exclusively to wine and food professionals and press, will give you a first-hand taste of the latest releases from Spain.
New York will have an additional evening consumer event, featuring ten chefs preparing a menu of ‘tapas’ paired with more than 300 Spanish wines. Tickets will be sold starting August 1st.
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SPRING EVENTS:
FALL EVENTS:
Scottsdale
Monday, May19
Sanctuary
Camelback Mt. Resort & Spa
5700 E McDonald Dr
Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Seminar: 12noon–1:00pm
Main Tasting: 1:30–6:00 pm
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Las Vegas
Thursday, May 22
The Stirling Club
2827 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Seminar: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Main Tasting: 1:30 – 6:00 pm
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Dallas
Thursday, October 2
Old Red Museum
100 South Houston Street,
Dallas, TX 75202
Seminar: 12:30 – 1:30 pm
Main Tasting: 1:30 – 5:30 pm
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New York
Tuesday, October 7 Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18 Street,
New York, NY 10011
Trade: 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Consumer: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
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Orlando
Friday, October 24
World Showplace at Epcot
Orlando, FL
Trade: 11:00 – 2:30 pm
Consumer: 6:30 – 9:00 pm
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Exhibitors Information &
Registration Forms
Links:
• Wines from Spain USA
• Wines from Spain
• Spanish Wine Cellar
• Spain Business
• ICEX
