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Each week, Rick joins his buddy Sully to talk tech on the Limpert Tech "SullyCast on ALT 105.7, formerly TalkRadio 640 WGST

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Tuesday
Oct082019

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio 10/5/19 - Fall Grilling Tech

The weather has broken a little and the heat is not quite as bad.

It all depends on what part of the country you are in... but Fall is always the best season to man the grill and make some great food.

Did you know... 59% Use a combination of grills, stoves, and smokers to cook

Rick has some great tailgating gadgets and tech for the 2019 season.

Have a listen:

 

1.  IG Charcoal BBQ Grill

$499

Fits and goes just about anywhere.
Looks good too!

This new Santa Maria Style grill offers a unique grilling experience. The IG Charcoal  BBQ is a stainless steel charcoal barbecue grill  that has a rotating charcoal handle for temperature control, folding side trays, bottom storage rack, easy sliding ash tray collector, two wheels for mobility, and a grill top. The grill offers a large cooking area that makes it great for catering at events. The cooking area is 18 X 34 inches.  

State of the Art Charcoal BBQ
Stainless Steel Construction
Large Grill Top
Perfect for Grilling Skewers and Kebabs
Adjustable Heat Control with Lifting Mechanism
Easy Assembly and Wheel Installation / Removal
Foldable Side Trays
Easy Clean with Ash Collector

 


 
2. iGrill Products

https://www.weber.com/US/en/igrill/weber-25969.html

By Weber.  Take the guess work out of grilling.

Whether you're a self-proclaimed grill master or just digging in, everyone can benefit from a good thermometer and timer. If you're looking for the best and smartest, the Weber iGrill app-connected thermometer may be your answer. It makes grilling easier, more convenient, and a whole lot smarter.

$50-100

My favorite is the iGrill 2

iGrill 2

Works with any grill

The Weber iGrill 2 is an app-connected thermometer that allows you to monitor the doneness of up to four cuts of meat, from beginning to end, and notifies you on your smart device once food has reached the perfect temperature to serve. Whether you’re a seasoned grill master, or just digging in, it has never been easier to execute the perfect meal.

Apple: iOS 9 or higher required:
• iPhone 4S or later
• iPad 3rd generation or later
• iPad mini
• iPod touch 6th generation or later

Android: Most Android phones running Android 6.0 or higher and Bluetooth®️ 4.0 or higher.
 

3.  Grill Dome

Great for fall grilling!

Steal a trick from the diner and burger shack community by adding a grill dome that can cover meats for a blast of concentrated heat. This is a simple metal bowl with a handle that’s especially useful for quickly melting cheese on burger patties, in about one minute, preventing the meat patty from overcooking and becoming a well-done hockey puck. $4.99

 
4. Soundcore Anker Rave Mini Speaker


The best sound while you are grilling!

www.soundcore.com
$149.99

A wireless Bluetooth speaker that can accomodate your tailgate.

Rave Mini electrifies the air, sending the bass surging through the crowd.
The light show glows, ebbs, and flows along with the beat. It conquers water,
has outrageous playtime, and brings the party along for the ride.
And it all starts when you press play.

Feel the full force of Rave Mini as it delivers 80W of mind-blowing music via a 5.25-inch woofer,
2-inch tweeter, and 5.25-inch passive radiator. Our exclusive BassUp™ technology takes the body-shaking bass
and exaggerates it in real-time—intensifying every single song.

Start your day with a tailgate before the big game, then go to the after-party—Rave Mini’s got you covered with 18 hours of party-proof beats and lights.
  

5.  Coopers Craft Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey

The perfect for your outdoor grilling experience.

Coopers’ Craft Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is saying goodbye to summer and hello to cooler temperatures and seasonal flavors with new fall and holiday cocktails courtesy of Coopers’ Craft Mixologist, Fitz Bailey. Featuring a fun pumpkin beer and bourbon mash-up to a vegan eggnog, these recipes are useful now through the New Year!
Coopers’ Craft Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey was introduced in 2016 as Brown-Forman’s newest bourbon brand in 20 years and earlier this year launched a brand new expression, Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve. Honoring the men and women who raise the barrels, Coopers’ Craft celebrates the company’s more than 70 years of barrel-making and wood expertise as the only major distiller that owns its own new barrel cooperage. Both bourbons begin with the same spirit but are aged using different wood techniques from the barrel resulting in final products with distinctively different flavor profiles – ranging from light and gentle to bold and robust.

“Coopers’ Craft is a celebration of barrel-making and recognition of the importance of wood when it comes to crafting bourbon,” said Lindsay Engle, Brand Manager for Coopers’ Craft Bourbon. “Both Coopers’ Craft Bourbon and our new expression, Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve, are perfect for sipping your way through fall and winter – neat, on the rocks, or in your favorite cocktail.”
Available in the following U.S. markets:  Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia. Coopers’ Craft is presented at 82.2 proof and is available at a suggested retail price of $21.99 to $24.99 for a 750ml bottle and Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve is presented at 100 proof and is available at a suggested retail price ranging from $29.99 to $32.99 for a 750ml bottle.
Nutty Harvest
Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist  
PHOTO: https://bit.ly/2m6nOa6

“As a child, I spent many autumn days with my Meemaw picking walnuts from the tree in her yard -- this cocktail brings me back to those crisp fall days.”

1.5 oz. Coopers’ Craft Bourbon
0.5 oz. walnut liquor
0.5 oz sweet vermouth
Instructions: Put all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker, shake and strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish.
Garnish: Speared Walnut

Bourbon and Brew
Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist  
PHOTO: https://bit.ly/2kJg5hR
“Pumpkin is the unofficial-official ambassador for fall and this pairing is perfect for when those long nights needs a little something extra.”
1.5 oz Coopers' Craft Bourbon
6 oz Your favorite pumpkin beer
Instructions: Rim glass with pumpkin pie spice and brown sugar. Pour bourbon in pint glass and top with your favorite chilled pumpkin beer.
Garnish: Rim Glass with Pumpkin Pie Spice and Brown Sugar

Sweet Chai of Mine
Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist  
PHOTO: https://bit.ly/2kGyP1B
 “This cocktail is perfect for a rainy, lazy Sunday. The only ingredients missing are an oversized blanket, your favorite streaming service, and a gloomy weather forecast.”


2 oz Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve

1 oz Vanilla Chai Tea Honey Syrup***

3 Dash Black Walnut Bitters

Instructions: Put all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker, stir until chilled, pour into a rocks glass over ice cube and top with garnish.

Garnish: Speared Walnut

***Copers’ Vanilla Chai Tea Honey Syrup recipe:

Your favorite Chai Tea Packet

Local Honey

Instructions: Brew 1 cup of Chai Tea using either a stove or microwave. Remove tea bag and pour into heated skillet, add 1 cup local honey and stir until dissolved about 2 mins. Cook an additional 2 mins while stirring then remove from heat. Allow to cool and enjoy.


Coopers’ Hot Chocolate
Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist
PHOTO: https://bit.ly/2kycDH5

“Nothing quite says the holidays like heating up some chocolate and pairing it with Kentucky's finest. My favorite thing about Hot Chocolate cocktails is how versatile they are. You like peppermint? Throw in a stick. Enjoy hazelnuts? Add some Nutella! The limit is your imagination.”

1.5 oz Coopers' Craft Bourbon

6 oz Your Favorite Hot Chocolate Mix

Instructions: Combine all ingredients in a mug, top with garnishes

Garnish: Marshmallows or Coopers’ Whipped Cream***, Dusting of Cocoa

***Coopers’ Whipped Cream recipe:

8 oz Heavy Whipping

2 TBSP Powdered Sugar

.5 oz Coopers’ Craft Bourbon

Instructions: Add Powdered Sugar to chilled bowl, pour in heavy cream and beat with beater until stiff peaks form, add Coopers' Craft and continue beating for 30 seconds, serve.

Coopers’ Caramel Apple
Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist
PHOTO: https://bit.ly/2kHVafg

“Coopers’ radiates delicious notes of orchard and crisp green apple so it pairs perfectly with apple cider. The caramel syrup can be ramped up based on your personal preferences and can easily take it in a delicious dessert direction. Leftover syrup goes great on vanilla ice cream or holiday pie.”

1.5 oz Coopers' Craft Bourbon

5 oz apple cider

1 oz caramel syrup (store-bought or homemade***)

Instructions: Heat cider to the desired temperature, add bourbon and caramel syrup, pour into mug and garnish.

Garnish: Cinnamon Sticks, Apple Slice

***Caramel Syrup recipe:

1/2 cup butter

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

3/4 cup whipping cream

Instructions: Melt butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; add sugar and lemon juice, and cook, stirring constantly, 5 to 6 minutes or until mixture turns a caramel color. Gradually add whipping cream, and cook, stirring constantly, 1 to 2 minutes or until smooth. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 1 week.


Coopers’ Eggnog
Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist
PHOTO: https://bit.ly/2lZHFYJ

“Can you call it Eggnog if it’s technically vegan? Eggnog is my go-to holiday beverage and my original recipe didn’t accommodate my lactose-intolerant friends. This vegan twist lets me share a drink I enjoy with the people I care about.”

1.5 oz Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve

1 oz Goya Coconut Milk

3 Tablespoons Aquafaba

1.5 oz Vanilla Almond Milk

Instructions: Shake Aquafaba vigorously for 30 seconds then combine with all other ingredients into an ice-filled shaker. Vigorously shake for another 1-2 minutes, strain into ice-filled glass, top with optional garnish.

Garnish: Dash of Chinese Five Spice (optional)

Holiday Boulevardier
Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist
PHOTO: https://bit.ly/2mj9dbt

“In need of a beautifully brilliant red cocktail this holiday season? The Campari does a lot of the heavy lifting in the color department but the added cranberry juice and bitters give this classic cocktail a delightful holiday spin that’s as delicious as it is striking.”

1.5 oz Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve

1 oz Sweet Vermouth

1 oz Campari

.5 oz Cranberry Juice

Dash of Cranberry Bitters

Instructions: Put all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker, stir until chilled, pour into rocks glass with ice cube if desired and top with garnish.

Garnish: Speared Cranberries

Coopers’ Sparkling Cider
Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist
PHOTO: https://bit.ly/2kwGpfn
“This recipe is hard to mess up and super versatile – it’s perfect for brunch, winding up or winding down.”
2 oz Coopers' Craft Bourbon
Sparkling Apple Cider
Instructions: Pour bourbon into an ice-filled shaker, stir until chilled, pour into flute and top with desired amount of sparkling apple cider, then garnish.
Garnish: Apple Slice dusted with cinnamon on side of glass or floating

Imperial Boulevardier
Courtesy of Fitz Bailey, Coopers’ Craft Mixologist
PHOTO: https://bit.ly/2lSXksv
“The addition of apple cider to a classic Boulevardier highlights Coopers’ Craft Barrel Reserve’s wonderful baking spice and apple notes while keeping the spirit of the classic drink intact.”
1 oz Coopers' Craft Barrel Reserve
.5 oz Sweet Vermouth
.5 oz Campari
2 oz Apple Cider
Instructions: Put all ingredients into an ice-filled shaker, stir until chilled, pour into rocks glass with ice cube if desired and top with garnish.
Garnish: Apple Slice

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COOPERS’ CRAFT BOURBON (82.2) TASTING NOTES
Color:    Light Amber.
 
Aroma:  Light toasted and fresh oak character mingled with baked apple pie sweetness and a creamy citrus custard tang.
 
Flavor:   Soft lemon custard and apple pie notes layer a bed of toasted and fresh oak character seasoned with a light dusting of spice.

Finish:   Rich and smooth with lingering hints of fruit.

COOPERS’ CRAFT BARREL RESERVE TASTING NOTES

Color: Rich red topaz.

Aroma: Fresh hewn oak with hints of smoke and char are spiced with hints of cinnamon and leather atop a layer of orchard and citrus fruit. Sweetened with a sprinkling of vanilla wafer crumbs.

Flavor: Caramel and cotton candy coat fresh apple, pear and citrus fruit atop vanilla wafers dusted with sharp cinnamon.

Finish: Assertive cinnamon spice softens to a lingering apple and clean oak note.



ABOUT COOPERS’ CRAFT BOURBON

Coopers’ Craft is a celebration of Brown-Forman’s more than 70 years of expertise raising its own barrels at Brown-Forman Cooperage. Drawing inspiration from the craft of raising barrels and the importance of wood in bourbon-making, Coopers’ Craft uses a unique charcoal finishing process. Coopers’ Craft is a product of Brown-Forman Corporation, a premier producer and marketer of fine quality beverage alcohol brands including Jack Daniel’s, Woodford Reserve, Tequila Herradura, Korbel, Old Forester, Chambord and Sonoma-Cutrer.

Please drink responsibly.

Coopers’ Craft Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 41.1% Alc. by Vol., Produced and Bottled by Brown-Forman Beverages, Louisville, Kentucky ©2017.



Sunday
Oct072018

Limpert Tech "SullyCast" on ALT 105.7 and iHeartRadio - Fall Outdoors Tech

The weather hasn't felt like fall in much of the country, but it's coming.

Temperatures have been breaking record high temperatures, so the pools have been open longer and places where the leaves would be changing are still green.

But if fall is your favorite season, here's some great tech to break out in the great outdoors.


Have a listen to Rick and Sully talking about some new fall gadgetry and tech!


1.   "Hot and Cold Hoodie" Patagonia Men's Tropic Comfort Hoody II
$59  

-The one hoodie you need for any conditions..

When the wind falls off and the mangroves start shimmering in the heat, our Tropic Comfort Hoody II is the next best thing to a cool breeze. The generous hood design fits over a baseball cap, while longer sleeves with thumb holes cover the hands for additional protection in heated conditions. All told, its a simple, one-piece sun solution for anglers whod rather not mess around with gloves, neck gaiters and broad-brim hats. Made with Fair Trade Certified sewing.
Comes in many diff. colors... through Patagonia, Backcountry.com and more...
 


2.  Hungry Fan 3 in 1 Fangating Thermal Bag
Available on Amazon   $59

Slow cook food without plug-ins, fire, or batteries: Make roasts, bbq, casseroles, rice even yogurt
Bring food to temperature, place pot/dutch oven in the thermal bag, your dish will continue to cook

No electricity, fuel, without plug-ins, fire, or batteries needed

Keeps food & beverages cold for hours - keeps food & beverages hot for hours
Great for traveling, parties and tailgating: Makes transporting food a breeze

 

3. Bonx Grip
$139.95

Stay connected on those, runs, hikes and bike rides

Successfully crowdfunded in late 2016, BONX Grip is a state-of-the-art Bluetooth earpiece that enables cellular network-based group communication with up to 10 users – anywhere in the world. This BONX Grip is versatile, hands-free and most importantly safe during road cycling group rides as it allows cyclist to answer calls by voice activation, and ensures on the road safety maintaining that the cyclist hears surrounding sounds. For MTB enthusiasts who want to stay in touch on the trails, the device is great at keeping in touch with the competitive crew. Aside from cycling and MTB, BONX Grip has been found to be effective for bike messengers, enabling them to safely stay in touch during their routes.

    Hands-free, Bluetooth earpiece connected to an original smartphone App
    Switch between personal music and incoming calls with one single touch
    Water resistant, shock resistant and made to ‘grip’ the ear, staying put during rigorous outdoor activity
    Dual microphones with multi-layer wind and noise reduction technology ensure crystal-clear speech, and only transmit voice when a user speaks, preserving battery and minimizing cellular data usage
    The open-back earphone ensures safety in all environments by allowing the user to hear surrounding noise.
    MSRP $139.95 USD
 

4. Dr. Lip Bang
www.lipbang.com

Under $10
Protecting our lips this fall
Doctor Lip Bang is dedicated to using all natural ingredients to put life back in your lips (and they like to have a little fun while doing it).

Dr. Lip Bang offers a variety of electric and nourishing chapsticks, lip tints and their newest ULTA exclusive, the Lip Freak Buzzing Lip Oil! Each one of their lip care items are packed full of the highest grade natural ingredients with no harsh chemicals or preservatives. Only using the best and healthiest ingredients, Doctor Lip Bang believes that what you put in and on your body should be good for you! And no product is ever tested on animals.

Doctor Lip Bang offers fun and buildable lip tints that are a perfect pair with every Halloween costume. With one, two or three swipes, colors like Bleeding Heart and Sweet Villain can create a unique and personalized look for every occasion.
 

5.  Kora
www.kora.net

Zips, crews, leggings for men and women!
Kora is the Tibetan word for a pilgrim’s circumambulation of a sacred mountain or place. It’s a way of paying homage to nature and the mountain deities.

By buying a Kora garment, you are contributing directly to the Himalayan communities that we work with, and you stack the odds in your favor.

Kora apparel helps you to achieve more.



 

6.  Nikon D3500  DSLR
www.nikonusa.com

Nikon has officially announced a brand-new entry level DSLR camera, the D3500,which is our lightest and most portable DSLR yet and the ultimate travel camera! The D3500 is perfect for on-the-go shooting with its compact and durable build, making it especially perfect to step up your insta game on your next vacation.
Capture those fall images!
Some other notable features of the camera include:

Upgraded 24.2 MP image sensor (15 times larger than a typical smartphone) for higher-res images
HD video recording that is as easy as snapping a photo
Auto Mode and Guide Mode to easily capture amazing shots in any setting
Bluetooth connectivity with Nikon SnapBridge for instant image transfer to your smartphone
Affordable price tag – camera and lens is only $499