GRILLING TAILGATING TIPS
Football season is here and with that comes tailgating. No game day is complete without a full spread of meat and vegetables right off the grill. We have some tips to help make your tailgating days ones to remember. ALWAYS BE PREPARED Don’t let the game sneak up on you, plan your menu during the week, prep your meats the night before, and load up your gear bright and early on game day. Here are a few tips for tailgate prep: 1. Form burger patties the night before so you don’t have to handle the meat without a sink and antibacterial soap. 2. Marinate or brine meat the night before. 3. Serve chili in bread bowls to save on garbage. BE THE KING OF THE PARKING LOT Tailgating is just as important as the game itself, Litehouse offers a large selection of grills that make tailgating easy and wood-fired smoke…
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SWIMMING: HOW IT CAN IMPROVE YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE
While all exercise can produce greater health and longevity, studies point to swimming as one of the best choices for doing so. Here are just a few of the many reasons why: Counts As Both Cardio and Strength Training With Low Impact: While swimming, if you aren’t moving constantly, you’re sinking. (Forced cardio!) Plus, water is about 800 times denser than air, so your muscles are under constant resistance. Low impact means swimming is a great workout for injured athletes, who need to take it easy on their joints, but it may also mean more results. Swimming allows you to workout at higher intensities and keep you going even on those tough days. Improves Muscle Definition and Strength: Swimmers gain muscle strength throughout the entire body. Where runners see muscle build in their legs, swimmers utilize more muscle groups to move through the water. While the legs kick, the arms…
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A RECIPE FOR A SCRUMPTIOUS DAY – HOT TUB REQUIRED
Any foodie worth their weight in truffles follows a recipe. This wisdom weaves its way through many aspects of life. Have you been yearning to discover a recipe to cook up a spectacular day? It’s time to check life’s pantry to inventory your ingredients. Let’s create an inspired, progressive and delicious day worthy of a Michelin star. Who’s hungry? Chef Curtis Stone says, “If you use quality ingredients, you don’t need anything fancy to make food delicious.” The same holds true about creating a healthy and productive daily routine. Identifying the key ingredients takes some level of practice and discovery. Each day provides a chance at zeroing in on that coveted list. Here are the high-quality ingredients that earn a permanent place on the list: 1. Start or end your day in a hot tub Build your day upon a relaxed foundation. Enjoy the benefits of lower stress, improved circulation…
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