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Coach Wes Long believes the Royals can go all the way again this season.
GET OUT AND GO! Children Compete at Loch Norman Scottish Games at Rural Hill, Davidson
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here must be five events each weekend in March, April and May we’d like to get to in and around the Charlotte Region. Coming up we’re most excited about the Loch Norman Highland Games and Rural Hill Scottish Festival, Pet Palooza, the Food Lion Auto Fair at Charlotte Motor Speedway (world’s largest!) and Food Lion Speed Street (Charlotte’s largest annual festival). But there are lots of quality community events and places to simply get outdoors, kick your feet up and have a craft brew or two. If you’re the athletic type, you’ll want to keep an eye on the Greater Charlotte YMCAs, Energy Fitness in Matthews, and the US National Whitewater Center for great runs, competitions and classes as Spring kicks into gear. Sign up for our On The Prowl weekly eNewsletter (it’s free) at www.ProwlerMagazine.com for frequent event updates.
April 19th-21st, Rural Hill Rural Hill Scottish Festival and Loch Norman Highland Games This massive three day event lets event goers spread out and get right next to nature on the 265 acre historic homesite of Charlotte’s Davidson family. There is so much to do, we thought the best way to show you might be to highlight just a few of the dozens of events on the schedule: Sheep Herding, Amateur Wrestling, Women’s Amateur Battle Axe Competition, Scottish Country Dancing for Beginners, Heavy Stone Lift and Carry 5K Trail Race, Kilted Mile Tug-O-War, Single Malt STAY CONNECTED
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Whisky Seminar, and many bagpipe band performances. This, of course is just a drop in the bucket—you must head over to www.ruralhill.net and check it all out for yourself.
MARCH 30th 10-2pm 4th Annual Rural Hill Community Egg Hunt Free-for-All Bring your Easter baskets, family, and friends to the fun-filled fourth annual Rural Hill Easter Egg Hunt! Explore Rural Hill’s beautiful 250 year old property, gardens, and farmland as you hunt for prize eggs and compete in spoon races, balloon tosses, and more! For a small fee take a family trip around the farm on our exciting hayride or let the kids play in our bounce houses. In case you get hungry, Bruster’s Ice Cream will be on hand to please! The Egg Hunt is free to all but you must register online to attend. Two egg hunts will be held: one at 11:00 for children 4 and under, and one at 11:30 for children 5 and over. Please arrive early to ensure that your child is able to participate in his or her hunt. Rural Hill is the perfect location for a relaxed family picnic, game of Frisbee, or postlunch hike around our nature trail. Be sure to bring your cameras, the Easter Bunny will be on hand for photo opportunities! For further information please call Zac Vinson at 704 875 3113 or email at zac@ruralhill.net. www.ruralhill.net Check these websites for events: www.ymcacharlotte.org www.ruralhill.net www.ncfestivals.com www.ncmusicfactory.com www.epicentrenc.com www.usnwc.org www.charlottesgotalot.com
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NASCAR SPRINT CUP SERIES Sunday, March 24 3:00 PM ET Auto Club Speedway Sunday, April 7 1:00 PM ET Marchtinsville Speedway Saturday, April 13 7:30 PM ET Texas Motor Speedway
CHARLOTTE BOBCATS SCHEDULE It’s home stretch time people—get your game on while you can. March. 18
Washington
April. 3
Philadelphia
March. 20
Toronto
April. 5
Miami
March. 23
Detroit
April. 6
at Brooklyn
March. 24
at Miami
April. 9
at Memphis
March. 27
Orlando
April. 12
at Detroit
March. 29
at New York
April. 13
Milwaukee
March. 30
at Philadelphia
April. 15
New York
April. 1
at Milwaukee
April. 17
Cleveland
Sunday, April 21 1:00 PM ET Kansas Speedway
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Saturday, April 27 7:30 PM ET Richmond International Raceway
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Sunday, May 5 1:00 PM ET Talladega Superspeedway Saturday, May 11 6:45 PM ET Darlington Raceway
Saturday, May 18 7:30 PM ET All-Star Race Charlotte Motor Speedway Saturday, May 18 7:30 PM ET NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Showdown Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday, May 26 6:00 PM ET Coca-Cola 600 Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday, June 2 1:00 PM ET Dover International Speedway Sunday, June 9 1:00 PM ET Pocono Raceway Sunday, June 16 1:00 PM ET Michigan International Speedway Sunday, June 23 3:00 PM ET Sonoma Speedway Saturday, June 29 7:30 PM ET Kentucky Speedway Saturday, July 6 7:30 PM ET Daytona International Speedway Sunday, July 14 1:00 PM ET New Hampshire Motor Speedway Sunday, July 28 1:00 PM ET Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Sunday, August 4 1:00 PM ET Pocono Raceway Sunday, August 11 1:00 PM ET Watkins Glen International Sunday, August 18 1:00 PM ET Michigan International Speedway Saturday, Augus t 24 7:30 PM ET Bristol Motor Speedway Sunday, September 1 7:30 PM ET Atlanta Motor Speedway Saturday, September 7 7:30 PM ET Richmond International Raceway Sunday, September 15 2:00 PM ET Chicagoland Speedway Sunday, September 22 2:00 PM ET New Hampshire Motor Speedway Sunday, September 29 2:00 PM ET Dover International Speedway Sunday, October 6 2:00 PM ET Kansas Speedway Saturday, October 12 7:30 PM ET Charlotte Motor Speedway Sunday, October 20 2:00 PM ET Talladega Superspeedway Sunday, October 27 1:30 PM ET Marchtinsville Speedway Sunday, November 3 3:00 PM ET Texas Motor Speedway Sunday, November 10 3:00 PM ET Phoenix International Raceway Sunday, November 17 3:00 PM ET Homestead-Miami Speedway
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Knights At Bat T he ever-popular Charlotte Knights will spend one more season at Knights Castle in Fort Mill, so gather the gang and get down to Fort Mill for a classic day at the park. We’ll miss the Castle when it’s gone.
APRIL 2013 4 @ Gwinnett, 7:05 PM 5 @ Gwinnett, 7:05 PM 6 @ Gwinnett, 7:05 PM 7 @ Gwinnett, 2:05 PM 8 @ Norfolk, 6:35 PM 9 @ Norfolk, 6:35 PM 10 @ Norfolk, 12:05 PM 11 vs. Gwinnett, 7:15 PM 12 vs. Gwinnett, 7:15 PM 13 vs. Durham, 7:15 PM 14 vs. Durham, 2:15 PM 15 vs. Durham, 7:15 PM 16 vs. Durham, 11:15 AM 17 @ Durham, 7:05 PM 18 @ Durham, 11:05 AM 19 vs. Gwinnett, 7:15 PM 20 vs. Gwinnett, 7:15 PM 21 @ Gwinnett, 2:05 PM 22 @ Gwinnett, 6:05 PM 23 vs. Norfolk, 7:15 PM 24 vs. Norfolk, 11:15 AM 25 vs. Norfolk, 7:15 PM 26 vs. Norfolk, 7:15 PM 27 vs. Scranton/WB, 7:15 PM 28 vs. Scranton/WB, 2:15 PM 29 vs. Scranton/WB, 7:15 PM 30 vs. Scranton/WB, 7:15 PM www.M I LB.CO M
MAY 2013 2 @ Toledo, 6:30 PM 3 @ Toledo, 7:00 PM 4 @ Toledo, 7:00 PM 5 @ Toledo, 2:00 PM 6 @ Columbus, 6:35 PM 7 @ Columbus, 6:35 PM 8 @ Columbus, 6:35 PM 9 @ Columbus, 11:35 AM 10 vs. Pawtucket, 7:15 PM 11 vs. Pawtucket, 7:15 PM 12 vs. Pawtucket, 2:15 PM 13 vs. Pawtucket, 7:15 PM 14 vs. Louisville, 7:15 PM 15 vs. Louisville, 7:15 PM 16 vs. Louisville, 7:15 PM 17 vs. Louisville, 7:15 PM 18 @ Buffalo, 7:05 PM 19 @ Buffalo, 1:05 PM 20 @ Buffalo, 7:05 PM 21 @ Buffalo, 7:05 PM 23 @ Rochester, 7:05 PM 24 @ Rochester, 7:05 PM 25 @ Rochester, 7:05 PM 26 @ Rochester, 1:05 PM 27 vs. Toledo, 7:15 PM 28 vs. Toledo, 7:15 PM 29 vs. Toledo, 7:15 PM 30 vs. Toledo, 7:15 PM 31 vs. Rochester, 7:15 PM
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PET PALOOZA’S COMING UP Pet Palooza, the Humane Society of Charlotte's annual pet festival and our largest fundraising event is Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Independence Park at E. 7th Street and Hawthorne. The event is 10 am to 3 pm with FREE admission to the festival, and a cost of $35 for participation in the 2K Walk. This event attracts over 2,000 people and their pooches who enjoy: the 2K Dog Walk, FIDO FASHION SHOW with HSC "alumni" & adoptable pets, PAW PRINT PAINTING, PALM & PAW READINGS, PEOPLE & PET MASSAGES, VENDOR & RESCUE FAIR, LOWCOST MICROCHIPPING, AGILITY TRY-OUT WITH YOUR PET, CMPD K-9 UNIT DEMO, PET CPR DEMO, BARNI THE CLOWN, FACE PAINTING and SPORTS ZONE. NEW for 2013: LIVE MUSIC, DOG CONTESTS, FOOD TRUCK "PAW-VILION", BEER GARDEN and more. LENDING A PAW Funds raised from Pet Palooza will help us continue to provide critical services (such as low-cost spay/neuter, adoptions, and low-cost vaccine and microchip clinics) to over 15,0000 homeless and at-need pets in our community this year. We rely on our sponsors, vendors, fundraising walkers, and event attendees to help us achieve our goal. Last year's event raised over $102,000—and this year, with YOUR help festival organizers hope to raise $130,000 so they can save even more lives in 2013. So lend a paw to save a life. Visit the official website for registration and sponsorship information at http://www.humanesocietyofcharlotte.org/donate/pet_palooza.php
COME OUT AND SUPPORT THESE PRO PET ORGANIZATIONS
SATURDAY EVENT SCHEDULE | 9am-3pm 9:00-9:45 am WALK CHECK-IN & DAY-OF REGISTRATION Pick up your t-shirt and bandana, turn in any extra funds raised, enjoy music, rally your Walk Team, and compete for Best Dressed Team, Best Wagon, and Best Dressed Dog! (Park Drive at Hawthorne Lane) 10:00 am 2K DOG WALK. Let’s get wild and “woofy!” VENDOR FAIR, FOOD TRUCK “PAW-VILION” and BEER GARDEN OPEN 11:00 am WELCOME & TOP FUNDRAISER ANNOUNCEMENTS/AWARDS (Main Stage) 11:30 am PET CPR DEMONSTRATION with Nana’s Pet Sitting (Main Stage) 12:00 pm FIDO FASHION SHOW! with HSC Alumni & Adoptable Dogs 12:30-1:30 pm LIVE MUSIC (Main Stage) AGILITY DEMONSTRATION with Zoom Room (Agility Ring) POLICE DOG WORK DEMONSTRATION with CMPD K-9 Unit SIGN-UP for DOG CONTESTS (tent beside Main Stage) (Main Stage)(Agility Ring) 1:30-2:00 pm DOG CONTESTS Owner/Dog Look-A-Like, Best Trick, & Most Interesting Mutt 2:00-3:00 pm LIVE MUSIC (Main Stage) AGILITY DEMONSTRATION with Zoom Room (Agility Ring)
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JEFF LEMONS
Coalition to Unchain Dogs, Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control, Best Friends Pet Care, Complete Canine Companion, American Pitbull Foundation, St. Francis United Methodist Church, Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, My Nala Land, RE/MAX Executive, Origami Owl-Megan O'Hara, Charlotte Zoological Park, Scentsy, Yorkie Haven Rescue, Thirty One Gifts, Geico, Pawsome Art, Pet Whimsy Portraits, South Hill Designs, Happy Hounds Massage Therapy
Welcome to Triple C Brewery and Photos by Scott Williams
the second leg of our Queen City
Brew Tour. Triple C Brewery is lo-
cated in the South End District, in the up-and-coming area of New
Bern Station, alongside trendy furniture markets and local industrial
businesses galore. This young brewery was started by some young
guns, who have invested their heart & soul into the venture. Enjoy the series, drink heartily, and be safe!
Cheers! Crisp decor and open space define the brewery and welcome guests
Meet the “Triple C” crew The “Triple C’s” behind the name are Chris and Christina Murphy (Mr. and Mrs.), and their business partner and friend, Chris Harker, who spent years traveling extensively around the world, sampling beers and educating himself as he went. Alongside the “Triple Cs” is Scott Kimball the Brewmaster, who ended up in Charlotte by way of New England and previously, a brewery in Colorado, where he really nailed his mastery of hand-crafting beers. The one exception to this new brew crew is Papa Harker, Chris Harker’s dad. He keeps a helpful eye on the operations side of the place, so he tells me. Mr. Harker spent most of his career running an international tobacco company, which comes in handy when you have to keep up with the numerous barrels of inventory being poured all over Charlotte. He is also a devout lover of offshore fishing boats and proudly displays photos of his boat all over his office. And finally, there’s Graham Murphy, the one-year-old son of Chris M. and Christina, who tags along the place frequently with his parents. One of Triple C’s first hand-crafted brews was fittingly named, “The Babymaker” after baby Graham’s entrance into the world. Since Graham’s parents are around so much looking after the place, he has his own crib for naps and downtime. Not just a brewery Triple C makes the most of its space, for brew and for many a good cause. Before I received my official brewery tour, I paid a visit as a guest photographer, there to shoot a fashion show for charity, The Safe Alliance of Charlotte. The space, with its modern and industrial feel, was fitting for such an event, giving off an atmosphere likened to that of the Fashion District in New York City. Of course, Triple C beer was served on tap, alongside make-shift clothing and accessory shops and a Jaguar parked in the tank room (the car dealer was one of the sponsors for the show). This event alone raised more
Loaded with flavor across the taps, Triple C crafts creative brews
than $4500 to help raise awareness for battered and domestic violence against women in the community. The Triple C space has also been used to host dog training classes, weddings, and art exhibits. One local artist with family connections, Mama Harker, often has her paintings on the walls of the brewery and holds exhibits from time to time.
My tour experience As I entered the property, I was greeted by the lovable dog Maggie and her proud owner Chris H. . My modest and laid-back bearded friend offered me the insight and history into this year-old brewery, and of course a pint of beer to go along with the tour. I enjoyed a glass of the “Up All Night Porter,” an extremely crisp, toasty but velvet-hearty 10% Porter. I then encountered Scott the Brew Master, whom I met previously at the charity event, where he had been pouring beers. He makes it and pours it – when you are a young brewery you wear many hats. As I watched Scott check the status of the filled tanks and flush the water tank used to cool the new brew, Chris H. helped load up the delivery truck which would soon be headed to some of the best local bars and restaurants around Charlotte. I followed Scott into a bright white room behind a tall picture window, the
designated, “Lab Room.” Here I learn how Scott reads the gravity of the beer in a beaker-like tube, which shows him how the yeast is gobbling up the sugars to make sure all is well with the process of becoming a tasty brew. Scott has an extensive history in
Chris Harker and Maggie
crafting beer. His first stab was back in college, then evolving to a deeper level of home-brewing when he trekked the Appalachian Trial. He says it was his time on the trail that he created some of his greatest combinations of recipes. He shared a few of his best kept secrets
Christina Murply brings a C and a smile to the brewery
with me, but if I told you, I’d have to drown you in a vat of beer. After snapping off a few photos of this tidy and shiny brew house, I met back up with Chris H., who was in his office working diligently on finalizing the details of the beer and food pairings for a beer dinner he was hosting the next evening. Chris’ office has hand-blasted,
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exposed brick walls, and is decorated mortgage industry. With a close eye on with authentic Widespread Panic conthe local market, he was intrigued by cert posters. When asked the question, getting involved with what is a great up“Why did you get into the beer-making and-coming industry for Charlotte, the business?,” of course the response is, “I craft beer industry. As we share a few love beer,” and he explains that a lot of beers together, he explains that he likes the knowledge comes from experimen- to start light, such as with their “Golden tation from home-brewing. Boy” and then gradually progress to the Down the hall from Chris H.’s office darker beers. “If you start too hearty, it’s hard to go back to the light,” says Chris M. is the official break room-slash-conferA nice compliment to the great ence room, complete with a ping pong table that serves dual purpose as a con- beers on tap are the food trucks filled with local eats that find their way outference table where many-a-brainstorming session has transpired. The Tap Room, open to the public, has the appeal of a big-city, contemporary loft – clean lines, exposed brick, and plenty of windows covered with rod-iron caging letting in natural light. Then there’s a huge Chris Murphy completes the trifecta of Cs and wall of picture glass keeps watch over brewing operations for viewing the vats, metal beams expanding across the side in the parking lot on a regular basis. Since they don’t serve food in the Tap industrial-style ceilings, and recycled raw and refinished wood floor planking. Room, the trucks are there during open hours to fill the hungry bellies that beer All the materials used to renovate the brings. place are environmentally friendly. Had Before I headed out, snow began there not been so much paperwork involved, there would be a certification to falling down outside, but that didn’t hurt the vibe, in fact, it actually seemed prove it. But that just seemed a bit too to bring the masses out. They trickled much like school work. Before taking off, I sat down to chat in. Then the trickle turned into a pour. And the pour turned into a flood. All more with the Murphy’s. Christina, there to enjoy good beer, hang out with Chris M’s better half, is a happy, bubbly the great people that run the place, and girl and as it would seem, is the social and sales-side of this operation. With a get a little taste of Charlotte on a cold, background in the housing industry, she winter afternoon. Photojournalism and story by Scott much prefers the social scene of the M. Williams - PROWLER Magazine, brewery, as it fits her personality beCharlotte, NC cause she enjoys people so much. Chris M. has a background in the
Triple C Brewery offers a tap full of craft beers that make the night (or afternoon) interesting. Creative names and labels—“Baby Maker”, “Up All Night—Morning Brew”, and “Golden Boy” should fit your bill no matter what your beer drinking requirements. There’s more, so venture down to SouthEnd and drop in on the good folks at Triple C Brewery soon.
Go There:
2900 Griffith Street, Charlotte, NC 28203 (704)373-3212 www.triplecbrewing.com Tues-Thurs 5 pm—9 pm Fri 4 pm—9 pm Sat 2 pm—9 pm Sun-Mon Closed Tours Start Every Wed. at 6:30pm
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Charlotte Prowler Magazine is proud to have braved the first annual Mad Monster Party last year. We watched children become 80 year-old zombies, met The Tall Man from the ultra-creepy Phantasm, cast members from Fright Night, ET’s “Mom”, our childhood nightmare—“The Hitcher’s” Rutger Hauer, the voice of Darth Vader, the man who swam with gills as The Creature from the Black Lagoon, cast from The Devil’s Rejects, Traci Lords, Ace Frehley and two very, very creepy vehicles: Stephen King’s Christine and the monstrous truck from Duel. Yes, we were shocked, awed and didn’t quite know what to make of this MMP—but it was really, just so kitchy-cool. So this year, we’d like you to come out and join Prowler Magazine as we spend the weekend with the most eclectic and storied collection of horror and sci-fi luminaries and legends ever amassed here in the QC. The Mad Monster Party is something that rock-n-roll of horror fans simply can’t miss. The Blake Hotel offers the ultimate environment to booze, schmooze and fulfill your dreams of shaking hands with the devil...and all of his Hollywood minions. You’ll find they really are just like you and I. Interviews by Randy Stimpson & Lori Scott
PROWLER MAGAZINE INTERVIEWS
THE HUMAN CENTIPEDE II “MARTIN”
MR. LAURENCE HARVEY whose role in The Human Centipede II surprisingly and disturbingly trumped the villain from the first film in sheer morbid humanity and realism.
PM Did you know in filming that this
movie would be so far beyond the limitstretching Human Centipede? LH Yes. Next question?... :) It was always Tom’s intention to approach any follow up to the first film, as a whole new style of film. I think it is slightly disingenuous to talk of ‘The Human Centipede franchise’, as franchises raison d’etre is to replicate a specific experience, whereas the refreshing approach that Tom took was to place it entirely in a different world to the first, with a different look, and approach to horror. Tom took onboard a lot of the reaction to the first film, and that helped shape the area of horror covered in this film. When I met Tom at the casting, he had already worked out the entire plot and look of the film, so it was always his intention to make it a film for those with strong stomaches. THC 2 was always going to operate in the ‘gore film’ area of the horror genre, I guess the first film is more restrained, the ideas behind the ‘body-horror’ concept are mapped out, and the audience uses their imagination. As this had already been mapped out in the first film, Tom saw no reason to go
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over it all again, unless it was dealt with in a radically different way. When Tom took me through the script and talked about how he saw Martin, it reminded me of the ‘lone-dove’ subgenre of Japanese horror (such as the ‘All Night Long’ trilogy), and thus the gore seemed (to me anyway) to fit that approach to the character and the film. It also has to be said that there is a strong satirical element to the movies. Whilst the first film deals with the tropes of the horror film, the second deals with the tropes of the reception of horror films (the tabloid ‘shock-horror’ stories, the censorship bodies’ notion of a proverbial ‘other’ in the audience who can’t tell real-life from fiction, etc). So, when Tom was relating the narrative, I was thinking of All Night Long, the Guinea Pig films, and (particularly from the satirical point-of-view) Brian Yunza’s Society (which is overdue a ‘rediscovery’ on Blu-ray!). So, these are films I think are interesting, and (as an audience member) they appeal to me more than the horror franchises of Freddie, Jason, etc. PM Has your family seen the film and
for a bit! Personally, my career had kinda stalled, due to finances I had to move out of London (where I was always getting work, just not always PAID work), and now I can’t really move back as my mother is terminally ill, so Tom kinda came to my rescue. In my career I’ve had a couple of moments when people have said to me ‘You’re made now, things are really going to take off” and then they haven’t. So, third time lucky! I don’t think this will affect my involvement in performance art, nor in theatre (as I still have a number of contacts in that field), but what it has done has opened me up to the horror crowd. And I’ve been lucky enough to make friends with a number of film-makers I like (including the lovely Soska sisters). Of course, I’d still like to be noticed by directors that work outside the horror field (like Miranda July, Shane Meadows, Guy Maddin, and many, many others), so I’ve tried to pick a mix of up-coming projects that whilst appealing to the horror crowd will be a mix of horror, grindhouse and action.
how to they respond?
and a few questions for fun...
mum would like to see it, but when (the BAFTA-award winning) London To Brighton was on TV, she was incredulous that anybody could ever make such a film. She thought it shouldn’t be allowed. So I’ve told her THC 2 is banned in the UK. Out of all my friends, they’re split down the middle into those that don’t like gory films, and those that only want to watch the uncut version of THC 2.
PM In the future, when the role comes
PM If you have to stop for say—gas or a
PM What might you imagine for a future
LH No. They don’t want to. Well, my
gallon of milk—do people flee the scene? LH Err..no. I don’t think I have ever bought a GALLON of milk in my life, and I don’t drive. (Believe it or not I’m not actually like Martin, it was all acting!) PM You have an established acting ca-
reer—despite reports from press that had not researched your career early on— how will this role impact the past and future for you? LH I don’t think I’ll be doing any kid’s TV
about, will you sew Leatherface or Jason in the back? LH Is this an “either/or” question? I think Martin and Leatherface would get along, maybe they’d tag-team Jason? PM Would you sign on for a video game
update of the classic Atari Centipede?
LH Hey, I gotta pay the rent don’t I?
Centipede?
LH CHILDREN!!!!!!!!
And with that last answer, we Prowler types went running for the exit, Laurence Harvey having twice affected us so. Thank you for your time and your abilities, sir. See you at the show.
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PROWLER MAGAZINE INTERVIEWS
THE BRAK SHOW “ZORAK” “MOLTAR”
C. MARTIN CROKER, animator, artist and voice of many characters that defy categorization and always entertain borrowing C. Martin’s sharp, sly wit. Often the character is one from an old SuperFriends episode or other HannaBarbera cartoon, twisted to suit Mr. Croker’s new, always more novel characterization.
CMK From what I've heard it's all about indifference. Totally committed indifference.. PM Can Moltar tell us the truth about global warming? CMK Y' heard about the court case, eh? Well I'm not at liberty to discuss. He IS really sorry though.
PM What is your favorite exchange between Zorak and Brak? CMK Gettin' with his Mom. (Something about the Mantis Love gave her an english accent.) PM Zorak and Thundercleese? CMK Eh - Mainly just liked effin' up his stuff. PM How do the original Hanna-Barbera animators react to your modern twist on their harmless 60s and 70s creations? CMK Some are very supportive. Though I did hear that Alex Toth wanted to punch us all in the nose. PM For our readers, liken Zorak to three human beings that share one or more qualities with him? CMK Zorak actually possesses the amazing qualities of several humans... Including: Jimmie Walker's wit, John Carradine's posture, Barbara Walters' thighs, and Milton Berle's...cigar. PM Who would win between Zorak and Dr. Doom? CMK Doom. Be impossible for Zorak to compete with all that money. Let alone the Doombots. PM Does Zorak really care if Space Ghost dies? What show would he be most likely to appear on next if that happens? CMK Z; Well Brak's Show or Cartoon Planet, I guess. I was up for a pilot called "2.5 Mantises" but Ashton Kutcher horned in and ruined it. Hey - ask me what would happen if Brak dies! PM We know that Molar is huge admirer of Erik Estrada, especially his CHiPS days—how does Mr. Estrada feel about Moltar?
PM Have you ever spoken with or heard from Alex Toth about your work on Zorak? CMK Never had the opportunity. Alex was a HUGE influence and I would have loved to have met him but unfortunately I never got the chance. Not sure how it might've gone, but hell, even being cussed out by him woulda been cool. PM What would Steve from Aqua Teen Hungerforce do in the following situations?: CMK —He finds an iPad at he airport. "Hey I found half a laptop!" —He wins the lottery. "Wow - I won the lottery!" —He falls down a well. Quietly lament that he did not own Lassie. PM Tell us about Bizzaro Saturday Morning? CMK Bizzaro Saturday Morning is a 16mm film series that I produced comprised all of films from my own collection. I put together eight 2 hour programs that all different themes including Halloween, Xmas, Space, Un-PC, Really weird, Industrial, Japanese Su-
perheros and a few others. All shows included offbeat cartoons, old toy commercials, strange movie previews, educational films and bizarre/obscure clips from animated movies and TV. These shows premiered at the Plaza Theater (in ATL) and have been shown in part or whole at various venues around the southeast. PM Any advice for us aspiring animators or cartoon freaks out here on what to do or not to do? CMK DO watch a lot of cartoons. Don't eat a lot of broken glass and wasabi. You'll just have to trust me on that part. PM Can we share a few of your DC Comics covers? CMK Happy to oblige -PM What future projects do you have in the works? CMK Getting superstitious about this one, but in addition to animation for several Aqua Teen episodes I have several other animation and comic book projects in the works. But this is my first trip to Charlotte, and I'm super-psyched to be a guest @ Mad Monster Party! Hope to see everybody at the Show next weekend! Thanks again, and looking forward to the show! C. Martin Croker (Clay) Big Deal Cartoons Inc.
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IMAGINE THE DARKNESS AND HORROR of World War I? The introspective silence of growing up with deaf-mute parents? Here we begin to sense those elements which formed the perfect storm that was Lon Chaney, Sr., the world’s greatest make-up artist and singular horrific genius that struck fear beyond the harshness of the times in the hearts of Hollywood’s first generation of movie viewers. The Phantom. The Hunchback. Jack the Ripper. How he made us believe. His craft gave rise to son Lon Chaney, Jr.’s epic roles as The Wolf Man which chilled and thrilled another generation adding to the Universal Monster legacy that lives in both infamy and adoration still today. It was then that the masses first gathered in escape of from war, destruction and hardships to view the drama that might unfold by gaslight in the vast cavernous theaters of Paris and London. Pioneers of the stage entered the light, reflected the grandeur of these guilded venues, and afterward, rescinded to the darkness that otherwise engulfed most society shortly after the sun set daily. Who knew what transpired between darkness and stage light? Here were born rumors and fascinations of stage and screen that would give rise to immortal villains—the screen's first mega-stars—monsters that reign still today. Centuries old tales and then-modern literary masterpieces rose to life. Tales of the drooling bell tower ogre, murderous noseferatu, savage lycanthropes, vengeful, mummified kings and grizzled grave-robbers now leapt from the imagination and became, at the hands of one man—Lon Chaney, Sr.—a hideous reality. He brought to life Fear Itself. After all these years, we’re still scared. Thank you. Randy Stimpson/Prowler Magazine So, as a child in the Chaney family, how exactly was Halloween? Did your grandfather assist with an awesome costume? RON CHANEY Halloween has always been a special holiday for the Chaneys. My grandfather would scare and howl at kids in the neighborhood who knew were the Wolf Man lived. He dressed me up at Christmas in a Wyatt Earp outfit as a toddler and my mother said that I cried and refused to take it off at bedtime. I think they put me to sleep as a cowboy that night. PM Would friends have feared you? Or…? RON CHANEY Mom would keep us in on full moons. PM When was the first moment that you remember realizing that your great grandfather, or grandfather was that on-screen villain/monster? How was that handled? RON CHANEY Can’t recall any significant moment because he was always Gramps to us first and acting was what he did. Plus we knew he Gramps (The Wolf Man) wouldn’t hurt us. BY R AN DY STI M P SON
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Also, he would talk about his dad and various roles they played so I knew them as people not characters. I remember reading a book Heroes of the Horrors in which I began to understand their significance and impact in film history. PM Did you fear or embrace this moment? RON CHANEY I thought it was awesome and very proud of what they had both accomplished. PM Did you get to tinker with the Wolf man make-up? RON CHANEY I have a set of his Wolf Man teeth and yes I had to try them on. I have been in Wolf Man make up several times for promotion and in a film “House of the Wolf Man” written and directed by Eben McGarr of Mad Monster. Also, a test make up for “Curse of the Wolf Man” and on all full moons of course. PM Was there a time when you first encountered the secretive make-up chest of Lon Chaney, Sr? RON CHANEY The make up case isn’t on display very
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often and I had only seen photos of it until a few years ago. It was at the Academy of Motion Picture during an Irving Thalberg exhibit. It was awesome and unexpected, we went up an elevator at the Academy to see the exhibit and as we exited the elevator after a few steps there it was in a glass case right in front of us. It was magical and the best part was my daughter was with me to share in the experience. PM Were you ever scared of your fore-fathers? RON CHANEY No, I was one of them. Your family, more so than almost any other, was instrumental in the leap from stage to screen and the raising of characters such as the Phantom. At that time, acting, presence, and make-up introduced by your GF Lon Chaney, Sr. was both ground-breaking and shocking—can you relate the fame and perhaps stigma that led early audiences to both seek and fear his unprecedented and unrepeatable craft? RON CHANEY My great grandfather was unique and one of the greatest artist of all time. He had a way of connecting to audiences by way of his acting, extreme make-ups, pantomime and life’s worth of experiences that made up his characterizations. He often scared or was loathed in his films but somehow, usually through self-sacrifice made the audience feel sorry for him by the end of the movie. About fame: A lifetime of hard knocks taught him not to trust it and how fleeting it can be. PM On to The Wolf man! The change…horrified audiences. This was again, technique, using film that sent audiences racing for the exits, and the next day, hordes of movie-goers to the aisles. Each new film crafted clever titling and life-like sequences of men turning into monsters. How do you think Lon Chaney, Sr. and Lon Chaney, Jr. would have responded to the digital age? RON CHANEY The Wolf Man was his baby and the make up by Jack Pieron Chaney was incredible and has lasted the test of time. All credit goes to a great cast and crew. I think they would have both embraced it as Lon Sr. was always looking for new techniques and seeking perfection and Lon Jr. saw every facet of change in the entertainment business from traveling vaudeville shows to legitimate stage, silent’s, talkies, the color transition and television. Their characterizations definitely scared folks but mainly what I believe endeared them to so many were their ability to stir empathy from the audience. PM Abbott and Costello: how was this film received by your family? RON CHANEY Gramps realized perhaps the golden years of Classic Monsters might be over when they introduced comedy into the act. Little did he know what he had been a part of creating is still going strong today? But he was a professional and after all he was the one and only actor to ever play The Wolf Man. They all had a lot of fun making
this film and he also played Frankenstein’s Monster in a scene as well… A classic loved by all. PM Lugosi and the Chaney family? RON CHANEY Great actor, love the Lugosi family. PM Karloff and the Chaney family? RON CHANEY Great actor, love the Karloff family. PM Spider Baby: Anecdotes of Lon Chaney, Jr. and this role? RON CHANEY A cult classic… he had a wonderful time working with the youngsters who showed him admiration and respect at a tough time in his life. PM Have you every spoken with Syd Haig about this early role of his? RON CHANEY I met him at a show and he was very pleasant but we didn’t get a chance to talk as much as we wanted. I would like to interview him hopefully someday soon. PM Could we ever (please) see a Rob Zombie Spider Baby? RON CHANEY That would be interesting… Rob? PM And…why…has Hollywood never replicated The Wolf man in a way that would be sufficient to the fans? RON CHANEY My grandfather talked about having heart, I don’t think Hollywood has one when it comes to this genre. It’s often killing simply for the gore or shock value without much story content or pathos. I developed “Curse of the Wolf Man” years ago in that pursuit as it links the original film to a contemporary story through genetics. PM Tell us about Chaney projects and the future? RON CHANEY Would love too. I’ve done my best to preserve and perpetuate my family’s legacy and hope to bring new Chaney projects to life. Acting, producing, creating new properties by utilizing my families history is something I would like to pursue for the rest of my life. Some properties I’ve developed the past several years are A Century of Chaneys, Curse of the Wolf Man, Phantom Rider, Creighton Comix, MonStar, and ultimately Lon Chaney - The Man of a Thousand Faces, along with several scripts developed by my grandfather… investors welcome?
Fear and Fame TR: Gramps and Me. TL: Lon Chaney with the infamous make-up case. ML: Lon Chaney, Jr. with dog Moose. BL: House of the Wolf Man 2009 MR: Glenn Strange, Lou Costello, Bud Abbott, Lon Chaney, Jr. in Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein. BR: Claude Rains and Lon Chaney, Jr. in The Wolf Man 1941. BR: Ron Chaney is test makeup for Curse of the Wolf Man. RIGHT: Ron Chaney at Academy of Motion Pictures with Lon Chaney’s make-up case.
BEECH MOUNTAIN and the Summer of 79 Degrees NO MATTER HOW MUCH GOLFERS LOVE the sport, there comes a time every summer when oppressive heat drains most of the fun from the game. It’s hard to enjoy golf when the mercury spikes in the mid 90s and humidity levels turn a dry shirt wet by the third tee. Fortunately for Carolinas golfers, there’s a cool spot in the mountains of North Carolina that promises divine golfing conditions: temperatures in the 60s and 70s all summer long. In fact, this place not only promises such temperatures, it guarantees them. Beech Mountain Club, located in eastern America’s highest town of Beech BY CR AIG DISTL
Mountain, offers a heat-resistant program known as the “Summer of 79º.” The program works quite simply. A golfer books a Summer of 79º stay-and-play package and escapes to the 5,000-foot elevations of Beech Mountain for two nights lodging and a round of golf at Beech Mountain Club. If the official temperature in Beech Mountain ex-
ceeds 79 degrees the day he or she tees it up, all golf fees are refunded. In other words, the Summer of 79° package assures a win-win situation for golfers. They get to play a very good course with the likelihood of cool temperatures. And if they happen to tee it up on a rare occasion when the mercury hits 80, club officials automatically mail a refund
check for the $60 green fees within 10 days. “The thing I really like about this promotion is the ‘cool’ factor – being able to guarantee golf in the heart of summer in temperatures under 80 degrees,” says Brian Barnes, general manager of Beech Mountain Club. “I used to live in the Triangle area of North Carolina, where high temperatures and humidity each summer can be rough. We want people to know they can escape those conditions and play golf in comfort.” This unique program is tied to the daily high at the official National Weather Service reporting station on Beech Mountain. The weather station was installed in 1992 by businessman Fred
Pfohl of Fred’s General Mercantile. Since that time, official highs have exceeded 79 degrees on 11 days, with three of those days coming in 2012. “These mountains have their own climate and the things that happen here are always a little unique to the rest of the world,” says Pfohl. While pleasant temperatures are promised, there’s another reason golfers should consider this offer. The course at Beech Mountain Club is quite picturesque, perched on a number of north-facing ridges. Superb views into Tennessee and Virginia are common from multiple vantage points. You can even see Kentucky on the clearest days. The course design is also
superb. Noted architect Willard Byrd took advantage of high mountain terrain to craft a playable – yet challenging – 18-hole layout. The par-3s are especially dramatic, with three of them routed downhill over ponds. The par-72 layout at Beech Mountain Club opened in the late 1960s. It underwent a tee renovation and lengthening project in early 2008 by architect Tom Jackson. The course now plays to 6,225 yards from the back tees – a good length for a mountain course that has its share of uphill shots. “The par-4s are kind of short, the par-3s are solid and the par-5s are fun,” says Barnes. “The average player loves it here.” The average player also
loves the temperatures. “Typically the average high is in the mid 70s, even in July and August,” says head golf professional John Carrin. “And I never come on Beech Mountain without a jacket in my car. I’ve seen snow every month here except July.” Although Beech Mountain Club is private, access to the course is available to
visitors via stay-and-play packages. Several local accommodations have memberships, thus creating golf access for lodging guests. “The great thing about the Summer of 79° promotion is there aren’t many places that can offer a deal like this,” says Calder Smoot of the Beech Mountain Tourism Authority. Summer of 79° stay-andplay packages are available May through late October. Double occupancy prices start at $79 per person, per night, in a standard room with a two-night minimum. Upgrades to condos, chalets or vacation homes are available as well. “Up here on this mountain with the cool, crisp air and lower humidity, it’s just so much more pleasant to get out and play during summer,” Barnes says. “Folks who do come here and experience the course typically want to come back, and we want to see them back.” For full details, call (800) 468-5506 or visit: BeechMtn.com/summerof79 For more of the Best of Southern Golf visit our archives online at ProwlerMagazine.com.
PROWLER CHEF HAS FINGER ON PULSE OF CITY CUISINE
CHARLOTTE LOVES CHEFS
Chef Nicolas Daniels of Wooden Vine competes in the Iron Fork Charlotte competition coming up in April at Centerstage in NoDa to benefit Ace & TJ’s Grin Kids.
Living in a Chef’s world can be very interesting but when a Chef is hailed as one of the best, for some Chefs that can be an intense state of being. Any Chef that cooks with their soul is always continuing to raise the bar on their own product. Growing up I always held an affinity for anyone who cooked, baked or made something magnificent to eat. In my eyes, that person was a celebrity and someone to hold in high regard as I did teachers and people in authority. For every cook you meet, you will find a unique interpretation of how food should be prepared, appreciated and consumed. What is even more fascinating is when you can find a cook who will combine their love of food with science; we call it molecular gastronomy. At some point in my career I intend to learn more about combining my cooking skills with science to create my own unique textures and presentations of food for the sake of raising my own
culinary game. Charlotte is filled with so many wonderful Chefs who are as passionate about food as a political figure is about
Guests will enjoy samplings of cuisine and cocktails along with entertainment at the first annual Iron Fork competition. One talented chef will walk away with the Golden Fork.
their own personal causes and convictions. In April, I will be attending and writing about Creative Loafing’s inaugural Iron Fork Competition. This competi-
tion will feature 5 of Charlotte’s Top Chefs battling against each other, front stage in NoDa for charity and bragging rights. I am excited about being a spectator and fellow professional watching and marveling at how our local Chefs elevate food and continue to create a culinary atmosphere in Charlotte that rivals any other major U.S. city. Chefs will be presented with mystery ingredients as the audience looks on and in awe at each Chef’s personal propensity to take every day and some local ingredients to construct something magnificent to eat. Oh how I wish I was a silent judge. Just recently I had an opportunity to meet and talk with Chef Nicolas Daniels of The Wooden Vine Bistro; he was voted as one of Charlotte’s Top 5 Chefs to compete in the Iron Fork Competition. Chef Nicolas is the Head Chef at The Wooden Vine located on North Tryon Street featuring authentic Chilean cuisine and wines. Chef Nicolas is also the new President for the Charlotte Order of Professional Chefs, an organization that I am proud to be associated with because of its passion to promote Charlotte for its culinary endowments. This month, my articles in On The Prowl eNews will feature my meeting with Chef Nicolas and the other Top Chefs right here in Charlotte. If you’re not subscribed, head on over to our site at www.ProwlerMagazine.com and sign up for your free digital magazine subscription and you will automatically receive On The Prowl weekly (and not miss my coverage of these wonderful chefs over the next few weeks). Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 17 and plan to attend Creative Loafing’s Iron Fork Competition. Come and learn why Charlotte is not just a financial city but a true culinary destination. Remember to always cook with love, passion, heart and soul! M Chef Smith
Iron Fork Competition Info Creative Loafing presents the first annual Iron Fork happening April 17, 2013. This event will feature five of Charlotte's best chefs battling it out in a head-to-head competition that will be judged by four local foodies and celebrities. The winning chef will receive the coveted "Golden Fork" award and wins bragging rights for the next year. Guests will enjoy samplings of cuisine, cocktails and entertainment
at this year's cutting edge event. Only 500 tickets will be sold. Tickets : $25 until April 9th. Prices go up to $35 April 10th. No tickets will be sold at the door. Your ticket admits you to food tasting from Charlotte-area restaurants, 3 drink tickets (valid for wine, craft beer, cocktails or non-alcoholic) and entertainment for the evening. Proceeds from this event benefit the Ace & TJ's Grin Kids Foundation.
Time: 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Location: Centerstage@Noda, 2315 N. Davidson St. Emcee for the evening will be Wilson from Wilson's World on FOX Charlotte. Chef’s include: Chef Nicolas Daniels of Wooden Vine, Chef Luca Annunziata of Passion 8, Chef Zack Gadberry of Vivace, Chef Geoff Bragg of Peculiar Rabbit, Chef Troy Gagliardo of FOX Charlotte.
Cherry Yum Yum Pie Serves 4 Friends INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups of Graham Cracker Crumbs 1 tsp of Nutmeg (optional) 1 tsp of Cardamom (optional) 1 ½ Tbsp of grated Fresh Ginger (optional) 1 ½ stick of melted butter 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar 2 cans of Cherry Pie Filling 8 ozs of Heavy Cream (to be whipped into cream) or (optional) 1 box of Cool Whip 3 Tbsp of Powdered Sugar 1 tsp of Vanilla 8 ozs of Cream Cheese (softened) 1 cup of milk Zest of 1 orange
P R E P A R AT I O N In a food processor blend together graham cracker crumbs and stream in melted butter until combined. Remove from the food processor. Next, stir in your optional ingredients of nutmeg, cardamom and fresh ginger into the mixture. For your homemade whipped cream: using a whisk attachment, whip your heavy cream, powered sugar and Vanilla to stiff peaks. Blend together cream cheese, sugar, milk and whipped cream or Cool Whip topping. The Cream Cheese mixture should NOT be loose (if loose gradually add more cream cheese and powdered sugar). Adjust flavoring as needed. On the bottom of a 13” x 9” dish spread and pack in your graham cracker crust (very tight). Bake your crust at 350 degrees until barely brown. Remove from oven and allow crust to
PROWLER CHEF’S KITCHEN TOOL OF THE MONTH My favorite kitchen tool for this month is what I call, “my can’t live without kitchen companion”, the Food Processor. Please trust me when I tell you; if you do not own one then you are truly missing out on one of the kitchen’s most versatile and useful tools. The food processor speeds up the process for preparing some of our most tedious steps in any given recipe. From blending vinaigrettes to pureeing foods, or trying to achieve the perfect consistency for your favorite dip, this
A wonderful summer pie cool completely. Top with cream cheese mixture and place in freezer covered until set up (at least 1-2 hours but no more than 24 hours). When ready to serve: cut into serving squares with a hot, sharp knife and place on your dessert plate. Sprinkle the top with ½ zest of orange, then cherry pie filling and remaining zest of orange. Enjoy with friends!
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processor becomes a priceless piece of equipment to have on hand. The food processor makes it easy to chop, slice and shred one ingredient or a multiplicity of foods at the same time with the touch of a button. I would highly suggest seeking the advice of already proud food processor owners, bloggers or online experts such as Consumer Reports to make the best decision for your kitchen. If you are brand-loyal and have a manufacturer you trust, start there. Food processors range in different sizes and you can
choose from container sizes from 7cup to 14-cup and others that handle small jobs such as a 3-5 cup container. You can even purchase a processor that kneads dough or operates as quiet as a church mouse. Costs for food processors range from the affordable to large sticker prices. I am a firm believer of using any tool you purchase for your kitchen immediately. This will help you in becoming very familiar with your new companion and eliminating those nervous jitters each time you decide to use it. I have attached my recipe version of a Cherry Yum-Yum Pie to start you off with playing with your processor.
THREE SWANKY
Sweet Treats BY LORI SCOTT
SAMOA COOKIE COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS
2 oz chocolate liqueur 1 1/2 oz caramel vodka 1 1/2 oz Malibu rum 1 oz half and half DIRECTIONS
To garnish glass, You need: chocolate syrup, shredded coconut, 1 Samoa Girl Scout cookie, caramel syrup.
Put some chocolate syrup on a plate. Twist the edge of the glass into the syrup coating the entire rim. Then sprinkle coconut onto the glass into the syrup. Pour drink into the glass and then drizzle some caramel syrup on top of the cocktail and on the rim. Garnish with a cookie.
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Equal parts of Godiva Chocolate Vodka, Crave Chocolate Mint Liqueur, Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur. DIRECTIONS
Chocolate swirled rim of the glass and dip in thin mint cookie crumbles!
TIPSY TAG-A-LONG BOOZY SHAKE INGREDIENTS
DIRECTIONS
1 1/2 cups chocolate ice cream 1/4 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup milk 4 Tagalong cookies 1/2 ounce creme de cocoa 1 oz bourbon whipped cream chocolate syrup
Combine the ice cream, peanut butter, milk cookies, creme de cocoa and bourbon in a blender. Blend until well combined. Pour into glass. Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup. MIXOLOGY INSPIRATION
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CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE
Egg Rolls
INGREDIENTS
1 pound cooked corned beef 1 1/2 cups steamed or roasted cabbage 5 green onions 2 ounces Swiss or Monterrey Jack cheese, diced 10-12 egg roll wrappers 1 egg, beaten oil for frying DIRECTIONS
GUINNESS BATTERED
Onion Rings
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Finely chop corned beef, cabbage, green onions and cheese and mix together in a bowl. Place an egg roll wrapper like a diamond, with a corner pointing towards you. Place 3-4 tablespoons of filling in the center. Fold the corner over and tuck it around slightly. Fold up both side corners and roll over slightly, . Using a pastry brush, brush beaten egg onto the remaining corner and finish rolling the egg roll. Repeat until all the filling is used. Heat oil in a heavy pot or fryer to 375째 F. When the oil is preheated, add in egg rolls slowly. Fry for 2-3 minutes until they blister and turn dark golden brown. Remove and drain on cooling rack covered with a brown paper bag or paper towels. Serve with Russian or thousand island dressing. Makes 10-12 egg rolls.
2 Large Vidalia Onions, Peeled and Sliced 1/4" to 1/2" thick 1 Package Vidalia Onion Ring Coating Mix 12 oz Guinness Stout 1/2 Cup Corn Meal
Ultimate IRISH APPLE CAKE
DIRECTIONS
4 tablespoons butter, softened (room temperature) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg, beaten (room temperature) 4 granny smith apples, cored, peeled and diced (2 cups) 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup all-purpose flour
For homemade fried food that tastes professionally prepared, use a deep fryer for the best results. Separate the onion slices into rings. Whisk 2 cups of the coating mix with the Guinness Stout until smooth. In another bowl, add the corn meal to the remainder of the coating mix and combine.Preheat Canola oil 2/3 full in a deep fryer or deep kettle to 375F. Coat the onion rings in the batter a few at a time. Dust or roll in the dry coating mix then drop into hot oil. Cook for 4 minutes then turn out onto paper towels to drain. Salt lightly. Make them in batches and serve hot with ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce.
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Preheat oven to 350째F. Generously grease an 8-inch square cake pan. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the egg, apples, nuts, and vanilla and stir well. Sift in the dry ingredients and mix well. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake about 45 minutes, until the cake is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.Remove from oven and let the cake set in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
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