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If you haven’t read the it’s funny cause it’s true story about the man who promotes Sham-Wow and Slap-Chop (and I actually find his ads entertaining), you should read this, which was located by our friend Captain Blackhawk. However, there’s another pitch-man/inventor that we’d like to give some mad props to. Yes, we finally purchased something made and distributed by the man, the myth and legend, Ron Popeil. I had an amazing find at Ross Dress for Less and purchased the Ronco Rotisserie because we had thought about it in the past and Mrs. Overtlytrite indicated that even Mr. Overtlytrite thought it made some monster meat (and he can throw down where meat is concerned people – see past posts about meatfest, etc.). So I was happy to find an amazing deal even though I thought the Jim would freak out because I just brought another gadget into our home. Thankfully he was not, but he was a tad bit skeptical.
So yesterday, we unpacked the unit after procuring a full chicken from Food City, and watched the “instructional video” which just makes you wish you got a larger model. Still, it was good to acutally get a step-by-step, how-to and what-not-to-do perspective from the actual man who made the machine (yup, he does the low-budget DVD himself, gotta love that). Still, we were secure in knowing that we could do this and that the tag-line “set it and forget it” should not be taken literally. Believe me, they make sure you know that before using the rotisserie. Anyway, the Jim was left to set it and hopefully not regret it. He dressed the chicken, rubbed it with some burgundy beef (yeah, I know), dry-rub from Weber and let the machine do its thing.
About an hour or so later, the chicken was ready for eating. Our review…succulent and suprisingly moist and juicy. In fact, I think the Jim is a full believer in the power of Ronco now as we’ve already discussed the next meats that will grace that showtime rotisserie. Best part is that you can put the majority of the parts in the dishwasher, which totally rocks for sometimes lazy people like we are. In the end, we’re happy that we found and brought home this fine product and somewhat suprised that it works as good as it does.
Last week, I was eating lunch at my favorite local pizza joint, I <3 New York Pizza, when I did the obligatory, “Hey, I’m eating alone so I’ll read the Metro Pulse while I do so,” routine. I’m glad that I did. Really glad. As I was perusing the random articles I noticed an advert for a local shop called LIVING VINTAGE in South Knoxville. Perfect! I’m in South Knoxville right now! So, I hop in Marannshi the Matrix (my car), and head on over. Sooooo coool. Apparently it’s run by sisters and it’s a wonderful collection of retro items that are so cool and hip that I dare you to not make a list of items you want to take home with you. The best thing about the store is the prices are REASONABLE for vintage items that it’s hard not to let your self go overboard. In fact, I had my eye on a great table and chair set and a fabu funky retro/modern designed black and red coffee table. I make sure that the ladies at the store knew that I would blog happily about the store and blessedly I was given the option to put my name in their book in case they get in any vintage cameras (which the Jim and I collect). So, bonus!
So, that stimulated my appetite for more things retro-modern. Our friend, Sir PirateNinjaMonkey suggested that we stop by a place in Bearden’s Homberg Village called Nostalgia. In fact, if he hadn’t driven us past it one night on one of our let’s drive around after dinner evenings, I’d have never known about the place. So, on saturday after stopping by the best hair studio in town VIBE salon, I headed over to NOSTALGIA. I was very happy I did. The shop is set up like a whole land of dioramas where it appears that those who deal in vintage/retro items can claim/pay for a “booth space”, create a “you should buy this stuff layout” and sell their wares. The place is presided over by a wonder-pug named Napoleon too. There were more than a few things I wanted in this store and a nice bevy of vintage cameras that I drooled over. I have my eye on one but need to save up a bit for the purchase. I did take home a super sweet Imperial though and a peace-sign bracelet that was recommended by one of the shopkeepers. I was thrilled. Oh, and you can email them about items your interested in – I got a great and prompt reply too!
So, these two stores are well worth a gander and as new things come along all the time, I can guarantee that I’ll be visiting them often. Check ‘em out!
Hello Knoxvillians, there is so much I need and want to blog about but tonight, I’m going to blog about BOURDAIN. In a feat of amazing fabulousness, the ever hip and cool, Ashley Capps somehow lured the rock-star chef, Anthony Bourdain to Knoxville, Tennessee for 1 Night only at the Tennesse Theatre. The minute the Dotson’s clued me in I was IN, IN, IN. I am a big Bourdain-fan. I have a secret love of cocky men who are actually good at what they do. While there are a few things about Tony that annoy me, I’ve enjoyed his books, love his TV show and pretty much am going to plunk down some of my hard-earned cash to apparently see the man talk. Funny thing was that when he did his “viewer contest show”, I had remarked to the Jim all the places that I would take him in Knoxville for some good grub (Littons, Magpies, etc.). It’d be fab to show him around a city that I’ve been transplanted to and learned to love as it’s a different perspective. In the meantime, I would SOOOO pay the steep price to be a VIP, but since the Jim has agreed to watch a youngin’ for some friends I’ll be flying solo that night and I can’t convince him that I deserve to schmooze at a meet and greet with Tony. Look, I’m not sure what he’s going to do for the full “performance” but I’m willing to be there just to find out. Tickets go on sale this Friday so get in line folks for the April 4th engagement.
Thanks Mr. Capps for keeping the talent coming to Knoxville…it makes me feel like I live in a bigger city that’s more cosy.
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