"Minute to Win It" summer premiere tonight, 6/8/11

Last week, the May 29th episode (8:00 p.m. ET) of "Minute to Win It" received the distinction of Best TV Show of the Week, according to ParentsTV.org, featuring brothers Richard and Randall Norman, furniture-makers from Lenoir, North Carolina. "What was engaging about this episode was the exhibition of unconditional love these brothers have for each other, for their families, and for their country." Read more.



Last week, @GuyFieri tweeted, "You gotta get excited 4 this rockin’ summer premiere of #M2WI next wednesday June 8!"

Wednesday, June 8
8:00 PM / 7c - New! JACKASS IN THE CIRCLE - "Jackass" stars Steve-O and Dunn team up to play for their respective charities: National Down Syndrome Congress and The Teammates for Kids Foundation.

Minute to Win It returns with all-new episodes on July 6th 8/7c.

Click here to see more about the upcoming summer episodes, and visit www.nbc.com/schedule for air dates and times.

This summer, NBC will air a mix of original and encore episodes of "Minute to Win It" through Wednesday, September 7 (8-9 p.m. ET). Read more.

Wendy's "Minute to Win It" Kids' Meals
Through June 26, 2011, one "Minute to Win It" challenge will be included in every Wendy's Kid's Meal(R) bag, nationwide. The five challenges include "Bucket Head," "Hang in There," "Nutstacker," "Spin Doctor" and "Stack Attack."


Each "Minute to Win It" challenge has a range of difficulty levels for kids and grown-ups so everyone in the family can play. Read more.

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New York Wine & Food Festival tix on sale

*Update* Be sure to check eBay and Craigslist for last-minute ticket purchases and exchanges. Also, giltcity.com has 50% deals on select events.

Presale tickets for the New York City Wine & Food Festival, for American Express cardholders, are available now through Sunday, June 19th. Enjoy pre-sale access to all events and get 15% off Grand Tasting tickets and Speed Line Access when you use any American Express Card.


Regular ticket sales begine June 20, 2011. Visit www.nycwineandfoodfestival.com for more.

At the time of this writing, Guy Fieri is scheduled for three appearances at the New York City Wine and Food Festival:

Grand Tasting presented by ShopRite with Culinary Demonstrations presented by KitchenAid - more info
Oct 01 | 11 : 00am | $195
The 2011 New York Grand Tasting will now include an all day ticket which offers access to culinary demonstrations from top celebrity chefs. For one all-inclusive ticket price, guests will enjoy the ultimate culinary showcase for any foodie including all-day tastings provided by NYC’s top restaurants and chefs, accompanied by fine wine and spirits from the Southern Wine & Spirits of New York portfolio along with 12 daily cooking demonstrations from beloved Food Network talent, all under one roof.

TimesTalks - more info
Oct 01 | 2 : 00pm | $30
The popular cookbook author, restaurateur and Food Network star (“Diners, Drive-ins and Dives,” “Guy’s Big Bite” and “Tailgate Warriors”) is a little bit chef-sports-fan and a little bit chef-rock-and-roll. But he’s not all burgers and barbecue. Interviewed by New York Times food writer Julia Moskin.

The Festival Closing Party: Guy's 80's Garage - more info
Oct 02 | 9 : 00pm | $125
Food Network Superstar Guy Fieri is going retro to celebrate the end of the Festival. Guy’s 80’s Garage; The Festival Closing Party is one part 16 Candles and one part Porky’s mixed with beer trucks, chili dogs, pizza bites, grilled cheese sandwiches and other finger foods that help us remember the Fast Times at Ridgemont High decade. An 80’s cover band will deliver the tunes as clips from some of your favorite 80’s movies play in the backdrop of Highline Stages, the newest venue in the Festival’s official home of the Meatpacking District. As with any Guy party, the energy will be intensely electric --making you wish the Festival did not have to come to a close. So whether you were an athlete, a basket case, a princess or a geek in the 80’s all are welcome to attend this late-night Breakfast Club.

Interact with the New York City Wine & Food Festival and keep up with social media:
Twitter: @Lee_Schrager
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Food-Network-New-York-City-Wine-and-Food-Festival
Flickr: www.flickr.com/nycwineandfood

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Guy Fieri's got tattoos, AOL video

Guy Fieri appeared on AOL video's "You've Got ..." webisode series. He talks about his love of tattoos and the tattoo artwork in his recently-released cookbook, "Guy Fieri Food."

You’re watching You’ve Got Guy Fieri, an AOL Originals video.

Guy also shows his most recent tattoo, a memorial piece for his sister, Morgan, loosely based on Botticelli's Birth of Venus. Guy's tattoo artist, Joe Leonard, recreated it for the dedication page of Guy's new cookbook, "Guy Fieri Food."

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Guido's Great Grillin' Grub (GI1005H)

Guy's Big Bite - Guido's Great Grillin' Grub - Aired 6/5/11

Guy Fieri fires up the grill for his Santa Maria Tri-Tip, a hefty piece of prime beef, generously seasoned and seared on the hot grates ‘til perfectly tender and juicy. Next is Guy's Smokin’ Potato Salad, with grilled Yukon golds dusted in smoked paprika and tossed with celery, red onion and capers in a creamy mustard dressing. Last but not least, Infineon Raceway Baked Beans are an epic recipe with 3 types of beans and applewood smoked bacon simmered in a sweet-spicy barbeque sauce. This is grilling Big Bite style!

Infineon Raceway Baked Beans - recipe

Santa Maria Tri-Tip - recipe

Smokin' Potato Salad - recipe

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skirt steak, smoked bacon, beans, Crusty bread, Achiote Oil, prime tri-tip roast, Yukon gold potatoes, capers

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Guy Fieri talks about his cars

AutoTrader.com ran a story last week about Guy Fieri's car collection. Which cars do you currently own?

2011 Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible, 2011 Cadillac Escalade ESV, 2009 Smith's Custom Golf Cart, 2007 Chevrolet Corvette, 2006 Chevrolet C4500 Kodiak Pick-up, 1976 Jeep CJ5, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454, 1967 Chevrolet C10 Full Custom "in process," 1965 Carroll Shelby continuation 427 Cobra.


And Guy lamented, "The Lamborghini is in sports car heaven."

And AutoTrader asked, What kind of car do you drive on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

It's a '67 Camaro. It was originally a 327 car, now a 350 4-speed Chevy Camaro Convertible. Black on red. [the '67 is up for auction; bidding ends Nov. 5, 2011. Click here for more. ~D]

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RITZ recipe contest winner announced

Back in January, Kraft Foods, RITZ Crackers and Guy Fieri issued a recipe challenge, and the country answered. Over 1300 "Guy-inspired, Over-the-Top" recipes were submitted, from which the Top 10 semi-finalists were chosen. Fans voted for the Top 3 finalists, and now the Grand Prize Winner has been selected by Guy Fieri and a team of Kraft-appointed judges.


Grand prize winner Tina S. from Rocklin, CA has won $20,000, dinner with Guy Fieri and an autographed Guy Fieri chef's jacket for her Ritzy Key Lime Bites.

First prize winners Linda and Richard have won $5000 and autographed Guy Fieri chef's jackets for their RITZ Crackers recipes. The remaining 7 semi-finalists have won $1000 each.


Our congratulations to Tina and all who participated in the RITZ Cracker Recipe Challenge. Let's do it again next year!

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Muffins Making Tips

Muffins making is not an easy procedure for everyone. Some people are struggling to make it. If you practice sometime you can make very delicious one as like as your local bakery. Some important tips for making muffins are as follows; you must remember that do not over mix batter because mixing too much will cause glutens to develop, causing the muffins to be dense. The room temperature must be solid. Mix a small ice cream and ensure even cooking place the rack in the middle of the oven. Read more