Gourmet Sauces, Honeys, Jellies & Spreads
Welcome to the June Newsletter
In the tradition that President Bush started in 2004, President Obama has declared June National Outdoors Month. In a White House press release President Obama said, “During the month of June, I encourage Americans to pay tribute to and preserve the great outdoors.”
June also brings us Father's Day and it's a time when the weather is warming across the country. Summer weather always brings entertaining with family and friends and this means barbecuing and grilling.
In response to the summer grilling and barbecuing, ArmadilloPepper.com has doubled the size of our Barbecue Sauce and Dry Rub products.
You can now select from new Gourmet BBQ Sauce additions such as 8-time Award Winning Apple Cinnamon , 6-Time Award Winning and already popular with out customers Blackberry Wine, multi-award winner Pappy's XXX White Lightnin' , Fighting Cock, Pork-O-Licious and Crazy Mother Pucker's Original. To complete your BBQ needs, select from many new Dry Rubs ranging from Sweet Habanero Orange and Bourbon Molasses to Jamaican Jerk and Chipotle BBQ.
Also, be sure to check out our new line of Body Polish with Shea Butter, Handcrafted Honey Soaps and Non-Petroleum Beeswax Lip Balms.
In this month's issue, you will find:
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Father's Day Specials
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Jelly Facts and Ginger's Jams, Jellies and Such
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Recipes of the Month
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May Newsletter Special Discounts
Father's Day June 21st
Father's Day is June 21st this year unless you are in Australia, which is September 6th. In celebration of Father's Day we have added several new Gift Baskets just for Dad, including the Ultimate Man's Gift Basket.
Make sure to place your orders by June 15th to ensure on-time delivery. All orders placed by June 15th for $55 (excluding shipping) or more are eligible to receive a 15% Father's Day discount. Enter offer code "DAD" during checkout.
The U.S. produces about 1 billion pounds of fruit spreads (jams, jellies, preserves, fruit spreads, marmalades, fruit & honey butters) annually. Per capita consumption is approximately 2.2 pounds annually.
Although, the exact date is unknown, the making of jam and jelly probably began centuries ago in the Middle Eastern countries, where sugar cane grew naturally. It is believed that the returning Crusaders first introduced jam and jelly to Europe. By the late Middle Ages, jams, jellies and fruit conserves were popular there. The use of sugar cane to make jam and jelly can be traced back to the 16th century when the Spanish came to the West Indies where they preserved fruit.
In the United States, early New England settlers preserved fruits with honey, molasses or maple sugar. Pectin extracted from apple parings was used to thicken jellies.
Jerome M. Smucker first pressed cider at a mill in Orrville, Ohio during 1897. He later, made apple butter, which he offered in crocks along with his personal guarantee of quality.
Today, Pepper Jelly is becoming increasingly popular. Pepper Jelly has about as many uses as varieties. It may be hot, sweet, or a combination of these flavors. Some popular peppers used in Pepper Jelly are green and red bell peppers, jalapenos, and habaneros. In North Florida, they also make Datil Pepper Jelly. A blend of peppers is another common method for making Pepper Jelly.
Ginger's Jams, Jellies and Such makes Jams, Jellies and Butters.
Ginger’s Mother canned many different foods all throughout her childhood and adult life. Ginger never did any canning. Then, the first summer after Ginger’s Mother passed away she noticed the pears lying on the ground from her Mother’s pear tree. Usually Ginger’s Mom picked the pears and made jelly. Ginger called her friend in Georgia to help her learn how to can. Her friend sent her the “Old Ball Canning Book” and fortunately, for the rest of us, Ginger has been canning ever since. Ginger loves to cook and “It brings joy to her heart” when customers enjoy her items.
To learn more Jellies and Jams, see our Jam and Jelly Guide.
Recipes of the Month
Submit your recipes for inclusion on the ArmadilloPepper.com website and for consideration in our monthly newsletter. Your recipe will include a credit with your name along with your city and state.
Each month we select 2 recipes and include in our Newsletter. If your recipe is selected for the Newsletter, you will receive $5 Armadillo bucks to spend in our store! So, submit your recipes and save yourself some money.
Congratulations to June's Recipe Winners:
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Awesome Steak Marinade submitted by Larry O. from Joliet, IL, http://dadsroadhouse.blogspot.com/
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Marinated London Broil submitted by Sharon K. from Orange Park, Florida
Sharon and Larry each will receive $5 Armadillo bucks for their winning recipes.
* 1/2 cup favorite steak sauce
* 1/2 cup bourbon
* 1 medium onion
* 2 tblsp favorite hot sauce
Instructions
Dice onion and add to other ingredients. Mix together. Place steaks in a large flat baking dish or freezer bag. Pour marinade over the steaks and let marinate for 1-4 hours.
Grill steaks to your liking and place remaining marinade in a sauce pan. Bring to a slow boil and then simmer for 10 minutes. The sauce can then be served over the steaks.
• 3 lbs London Broil
• 8 teaspoons meat tenderizer
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 1/3 cup of Worcestershire sauce
• 1/3 cup of sherry
• 4 Tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions:
1. Mix all ingredients well.
2. Pierce meat with a large fork. Pour marinade over the meat and let set for at least 8 hours. If marinade does not fully cover the meat, turn the meat every few hours so that both sides are marinated.
3. Grill over medium heat for approximately 8 minutes on each side or until desired doneness. Let meat sit for approximately 15 minutes before slicing.
You can download and print Larry and Sharon's recipes along with many others on our recipe page. Also, make sure to visit the ArmadilloPepper blog for additional recipes.
Newsletter Subscriber Special Discounts
During the Month of June, all Newsletter Subscribers get a free jar of "Honey Jelly" with their order by entering the Coupon Code "JUNSPC" in the "Special Instructions" section during checkout. Offer expires 30 June 2009.
Thanks to all our Partners!
New Partners in May: Crazy Mother Pucker's, Honey Hill Farm, Kentucky BourbonQ, Knox Spice Co., Lilly Wickers, Mingua Brothers Hand-Sliced Jerky, Mossy Bayou, Ole Ray's and Pepper Ranch.
Regards,
Jeff Guy
ArmadilloPepper.com
sales@armadillopepper.com
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