Win a Chance to See TLC’s, Cake Boss…TONIGHT!

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Curtis Restaurant Supply has 2 extra tickets for tonight’s performance for the CAKE BOSS.

Buddy Valastro, star of TLC’s show, “Cake Boss” and “The Next Great Baker” will bring a live, interactive cooking show to the Tulsa Performing Arts Center on November 8th.

The family friendly show will include live demonstrations of the techniques Valastro uses on his show and in his bakery “Carlo’s Bake Shop” in Hoboken, N.J. Along with elaborate cakes, the show will feature Valastro sharing stories from behind the scenes of his TV show and Italian family.  He will also answer audience questions and invite audience members on stage.

HOW TO WIN

Post a message below or to Curtis Restaurant Supply’s Facebook page (Click here).

We will use a random number generator to pick the winner by 3:00PM.

YOU MUST PICK UP THE TICKETS AT CURTIS RESTAURANT SUPPLY (1 block east of 40th and Sheridan) NO LATER THAN 5:00PM TODAY!

An Evening with Buddy Valastro

November 8th, 2011 – 7:30PM

Want to jazz up your boring cupcakes?  I found these cute paper liners at Wal-mart for $3 / 24pk.  There are a myriad of choices ranging from wedding designs, flowers, and of course, birthday wishes.

Though beautiful, I had to share some tips for using these interesting liners.

#1 – The liners are big so stagger your cupcakes in the muffin pan

#2 – Only use 3 tablespoons of batter. This was a hard one for me but you have to restrain yourself. Over filling doesn’t make the prettiest cupcake

#3 – Hold the liner in your hand while filling. It’s a whole lot easier and less messy

#4 – The liner “petals” made it really hard to ice. If you have one, use a piping bag. If not, do what I did and take a Ziploc bag and cut the tip off. Then you can pipe the icing with control. Smooth the icing, if you wish.

So, the next time you make cupcakes, add a fancy liner. You’ll impress your friends and family.

Have fun!

Debra

You ready to get sauced?

Today is the final day of the 2011 Rock ’n Rib Festival.

Come out to hear the Spectrum band at 11:30am, eat some smokey BBQ, and then stop by the Curtis Culinary Stage to see Remmi, the culinary kid make an easy and delicious salsa. She’ll be giving away some great prizes.

– CONTEST –

Simply like Curtis Restaurant Supply’s Facebook page, or if you are already a fan, tell us what condiment other than the traditional BBQ sauce that you use for your smoked meat. Is it salsa? Mustard? Please don’t say ranch dressing

The winner will receive a $25 RibCrib Gift Certificate!

Today at 12:30PM! KidsQ demo with Remmi Smith, the culinary kid

Today at Rock n Rib BBQ Festival

Come to the Curtis Culinary Stage today the Rock n Rib BBQ Festival at 12:30pm to see Remmi Smith, “The Culinary Kid” do a KidsQ demonstration on how to make an easy and delicious salsa.

There will be a couple drawings during the event, too!

Location:
Outside the BOK Center, Third Street and Frisco Avenue, Downtown Tulsa
BOK Center Address: 200 S. Denver, Tulsa, OK 74103

Admission:
Free Admission all days and hours of the festival

The fun continues at the Rock n Rib Festival with music, BBQ, and competition cooking secrets from three pitmasters and a cocktail demo from award-winning bartender, Stuart Stewart from Cosmo Cafe.

Saturday – Curtis Culinary Stage Schedule

5:30pm – BBQ 101: – Texas-Style BBQ and Grilling Tips- Pitmaster Enrique Vega of Cowboys BBQ Company
6:30pm – Competition Secrets: How to make award winning brisket – Pitmaster Brandon Manly of RibCrib
7:30pm – Cool the Heat: How to Make a Limonana cocktail – Bartender Stuart Stewart of Cosmo Cafe
8:30pm – Competition Secrets: Pitmaster Dan Johnson, Johnson BBQ, Chesapeake, VA

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Check out last night’s photos below. And make sure to stop by the Curtis Culinary Stage tonight!

Pitmaster Pat Nelson of Big Boned BBQ Company

Last night at the Rock n Rib BBQ Festival, three award winning pitmasters unveiled some of their best BBQ secrets at the Curtis Culinary Stage.

Rain or Shine!

Tonight, enjoy local celebrity chefs as they show you how to create inventive sides and culinary specialties such as BBQ pizza, salmon, and a delicious beef brisket parfait.

Plus, pitmaster Brandon Manly from RibCrib will on stage to share his secrets for making award winning ribs. He’s promised us some insider secrets, so don’t miss it!

– CONTEST–

Win a meat injector from Curtis Restaurant Supply, BBQ sauce, and Rock n Rib event t-shirt. Check out http://www.tulsafood.com or Tulsa Food Facebook page for details.

Friday Demo Schedule

5:30pm – Tasty Sides: Local celebrity chef demo – Chef Zane Kelley of Main Street Tavern
6:30pm – Competition Secrets: How to make award winning ribs – Pitmaster Brandon Manly of RibCrib
7:30pm – Gourmet Grilling: Peach-Chipotle Barbecued Salmon & Beef Brisket “Parfait”- Chef Devin Levine of BOK Center
8:30pm – Grilled Pizza: Local celebrity chef demo – Chef Cody Stell of In The Raw

The Rock n Rib BBQ Festival is FREE and continues through Sunday.

For a complete list of chef demos, live music, and other fun festival information, visit http://www.GetSaucedTulsa.com.

Thursday, September 15, 11:00AM-12:00AM
6:30pm – BBQ 101: How to choose the Right Meat – Pitmaster Pat Nelson of Big Boned BBQ Company
7:30pm – BBQ 101: Preparing Award-winning Pulled Pork – Pitmistress Donna Rice of Desperado’s BBQ
8:30pm – BBQ 101: How to Properly Use and Apply Dry Rub Like a Pro – Pitmaster Jon Bigalk of Willingham’s BBQ

Friday, September 16, 11:00AM-12:00AM
5:30pm – Tasty Sides: Local celebrity chef demo – Chef Tack of Main Street Tavern
6:30pm – Competition Secrets: How to make award winning ribs – Pitmaster Brandon Manly of RibCrib
7:30pm – Gourmet Grilling: Peach-Chipotle Barbecued Salmon & Beef Brisket “Parfait”- Chef Devin Levine of BOK Center
8:30pm – Grilled Pizza: Local celebrity chef demo – Chef Cody Stell of In The Raw

Saturday, September 17, 11:00AM-12:00AM
5:30pm – BBQ 101: – Texas-Style BBQ and Grilling Tips- Pitmaster Enrique Vega of Cowboys BBQ Company
6:30pm – Competition Secrets: How to make award winning brisket – Pitmaster Brandon Manly of RibCrib
7:30pm – Cool the Heat: How to Make a Limonana cocktail – Bartender Stuart Stewart of Cosmo Cafe
8:30pm – Asian Fusion BBQ: Local celebrity chef demonstration – TBD

Sunday, September 18, 11:00AM-3:00PM
12:30PM – KidsQ: Cooking with Remmi, the culinary kid – Chef Remmi Smith

Waterfront Grill's Crab Appetizer

The crab / mango / avocado stack at Waterfront Grill is beautiful as well as delicious. I went there last night with some girlfriends and we ordered this to share before dinner.

Our server suggested ordering a basket of tortilla chips and use the “stack” as a dip. What a great suggestion. We ordered the chips and it made the perfect nibble to share before dinner.

The fun part was trying to cut the stack. As soon as you try, it collapses like a deck of cards. (It doesn’t take much to entertain us)

The weather was perfect out on the patio, so we enjoyed some lively libations, including a pomegranate martini, raspberry/blueberry mojito and jalapeno margarita.

Definitely a fun girl’s night out!

My new favorite indulgence is stepping up the fun on Saturday night.

Stop by Yolotti Frozen Yogurt tomorrow night between 6pm – 8pm for their School Kick-off Event. They will have delicious frozen yogurt as well as free prizes (iTunes cards, Yolotti prizes) and live music by Corey White Music.

This is so wrong. I’m not a fan of fake cheese. Sorry, I can’t handle Cheez Whiz, Velveeta, American processed cheese food slices or that orange goo they put on nachos at the high school football game.

So, imagine my shock when I pulled out a slice of Big Eye Swiss when making a sandwich today. Big Eye Swiss? More like Big FAKE Swiss!

So tell me…have you ever been “Food-Lied” to?