Page 8 - Allisons Newsletter, Lakewood Edge - Jan 2019 Issue

food and culture

LIFESTYLE

ailgates down!
Portable grills are full
T of mascot-stamped
brats ready to be washed down
by the contents of ice cold
coolers. The scene includes
enough family and friends
to leave no leftovers behind.
Rivalry-fueled rhetoric, bag
toss tournaments and face
painting mark one of the
most anticipated traditions of
the year.
The fall and winter bring
out the best of the weekend
tailgating warriors! From the
most serious of fans to the
folks that don’t quite manage
to get in the gates, generations
merge in an unparalleled
congregation that spans from
college communities to the
biggest cities in America. And
ballpark miracles generate MAKE YOUR TAILGATING
these fans can now watch the
game from that very tailgate.
battles
Gridiron
and
cherished memories. From
the days of listening to the PARTY THE HOTSPOT
score updates of conference
rivals already in action via AM
radio, to trying desperately disinfecting wipes provide a a warranty, this device is less moment of all the conference A waterproof flashlight or
to get that connection on a simple prepping and serving than two feet in diameter but action on Saturdays. And lantern can provide even
smartphone to follow live system for tailgating on the gets the signals you need to setting up is easy, with several the weariest of fans an
streaming, the interest in the go. After the big game when be the quarterback of your mounting options for your opportunity to pack up camp
status of the games you’re not it’s time to retrieve your gear, tailgating team. convenience, from a tripod for after the big game safely and
at has always been there. you’ve got a clean and secure easy positioning on the dock, efficiently. Using lights with
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“hotspot,” where your friends 10-acre field for generations. one boat slip to the next. programming and only pay can depart safely.
and family can connect and But this beautiful tailgating However, the most crowded for TV during football season.
enjoy the pregame or even spot also has all types of of slips will be those that have The season is here! Given
the game, if they don’t cellular and WiFi signal a portable HDTV system to - Aboard any tailgating these tips, fans will stay safe
have tickets. Here are five disruptions, and north of watch the best games live. The vessel, fire extinguishers are a and connected. With cherished
tailgating scenarios and tips to 100,000 people vying for a DISH® Playmaker™ portable requirement, and first aid kits memories engraved forever,
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CRISPY POTATO GALETTES TWO WAYS

Preheat the oven to 425 F. For the potato galettes, brown and crispy, about 10 minutes longer. Then,
use the large holes on a box grater to coarsely shred the transfer them to 1 or 2 serving platters and leave at
potatoes. Transfer them to a clean kitchen towel, roll room temperature for 15 minutes.
up the towel around the potatoes, and, over the sink, Meanwhile, prepare the topping of your choice.
carefully squeeze and twist the towel to extract as much If you’d like a savory topping, make the shallot-dill
liquid as possible from the potatoes. sour cream: Combine the sour cream, shallot, dill,
Transfer the potato shreds to a mixing bowl. Drizzle lemon juice, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir
with the 2 tablespoons melted butter, or 2 tablespoons well with a wire whisk, seasoning the mixture to taste
of the oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss well. with salt and pepper. At serving time, cut the galettes
In a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, in half, transfer to serving plates, and spread the sour
melt 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter (or heat cream mixture over them. Top with the smoked
the same amount of oil). Add half of the potatoes, salmon or other smoked fish of your choice. Lightly
and pat them into an even disk about 1/2 inch thick. brush the salmon with olive oil and lemon juice.
Cook until golden, about 3 minutes per side, carefully Garnish with chives.
turning the cake over with a wide spatula. Then, slide If you’d like a sweeter topping, transfer the
the potato galette onto a baking sheet, leaving room applesauce to a serving bowl and lightly dust it with
for another. cinnamon. In a small mixing bowl, whisk the sour
Repeat the process with the remaining butter or cream with a wire whisk; then, transfer it to a serving
oil and remaining potatoes, transferring the second bowl. At serving time, cut the galettes in half and
cake to the baking sheet. Transfer the galettes to the transfer to serving plates. Pass the applesauce and sour
preheated oven, and bake until they are deep golden cream for guests to help themselves. Serves 4. n
FOR THE SHALLOT-DILL SOUR CREAM
FOR THE APPLESAUCE

FOR THE POTATO GALETTES:
INGREDIENTS • 3 baking potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds • 1/2 cup sour cream • Freshly ground black pepper • 2 cups good-quality applesauce
AND SOUR CREAM
AND SMOKED SALMON (SAVORY TOPPING):

(SWEET TOPPING):
total weight, peeled
• 1 small shallot, minced
• 1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked salmon
or other good-quality smoked fish
• Ground cinnamon
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter,
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped
2 tablespoons of it melted in advance;
fresh dill
• Extra-virgin olive oil, for brushing
• 1 cup sour cream
or 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice,
• Kosher salt
lemon juice
for brushing
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