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Publisher CHRIS SHEPPERD Business Manager LEISHA SHEPPERD Managing Editor SHELBI POLK Contributing Writers KELLY ANTHONY Marketing Intern JORDYN WHITNEY TEXAS REDS Head to Downtown Bryan to celebrate some of Texas Finest Wine and Steak.

This year’s festival is headlined by Jack Ingram and Deana Carter.

KINKY BOOTS MSC Opas presents “Kinky Boots,” a fun-filled musical inspired by the true events of a struggling shoemaker in Northampton.

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The app is free, and you have the option to either share your recommendations to friends or keep it private. If you are traveling, Mapstr is an easy tool to use to discover new places that friends have enjoyed. You can also compare route options by popular taxi services like Uber, Lyft, Citymapper and Waze.

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AMERICAN ASSASSIN

I fMOVIE REVIEW If we wanted to describe “American Assassin” in one word it would be predictable. In another book series turned action film, “American Assassin” falls short of joining obvious counterparts Bourne, Bond, and the like.

Based on the 16-installment book series by Vince Flynn, “American Assassins” takes a few liberties to make this story more culturally current. Even though we feel it falls flat, this movie will quickly become a series and is likely here to stay.

clamoring for more in the Mitch Rapp series. This might have been better suited for a network-television mini-series than a box-office blockbuster. Even though this movie falls short in pretty much every aspect, you can expect at least 2 or 3 more installments before Mitch Rapp rides off into the nuclear wasted sunset.

Lead character Mitch Rapp (Dylan O’Brien) is a young man who feels lost after the brutal murder of his fiancée Katrina. While vacationing on the beaches of Ibiza, Katrina was brutally gunned down in a terrorist attack. Now Rapp wants revenge.

So he learns Arabic, studies the Qu’ran and tries to infiltrate the cell responsible for Katrina’s death. Things get a little rough and Rapp is rescued by U.S. forces.

After drawing the attention of CIA Deputy Director Irene Kennedy (Sanaa Lathan), Rapp finds himself an apprentice to ex-Navy SEAL Instructor Stan Hurley (Michael Keaton). Hurley is a Persian Gulf vet who likes a little lead with him morning coffee.

This is where predictable shines bright. Hurley equips Rapp with all kinds of unnecessary skills: pick-pocketing, drag racing, dog evasion, parkour, and of course fluency in multiple languages.

Emotions and action scenes are the name of the game in “American Assassins” even when they shouldn’t be. You will leave entertained, but don’t expect to be

ALBUM REVIEW

Tennessee native Dustin Lynch introduced his new album “Current Mood” to the country music scene just last week. While his music resembles the traditional country music traits of George Strait, Lynch combines his country roots with contemporary elements.

by Jaclyn Ysaquirre

Lynch’s popularity soared in 2012, when his self-titled album hit No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Album Charts, and his single “Cowboys and Angels” exceeded platinum sales. His distinctive edgy style has allowed Lynch to gain more recognition in the country music industry.

ARTIST: Dustin Lynch ALBUM: Current Mood RELEASED: Sept. 8, 2017

His latest album,“Current Mood,” is composed of various songs that describe his mood in the lyrical setting. Lynch’s new hit single, “Small Town Boy,” has a dark mood, as he sings about a woman falling in love with a small town country boy.

To go along with the release of “Current Mood,” Lynch announced his upcoming 2017 “Ride or Die Tour.” As an upcoming artist, he spent the past few years as a opening act for country superstars like Luke Bryan and Brad Paisley. Now, Lynch is able to fully express the meaning of his moods as he advances through the next step of his music career.

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Texas Reds – Fun for Everyone Let us wine and dine you. Come and indulge your senses with some kick-ass food, great booze, and classic country tunes. From drafts to crafts, Texas Reds has it all. So join the residents of the BCS area as we celebrate two of Texas’ most prized “home grown” commodities: beef and wine. Down here in the South, we are known for our fine meat and delectable booze, so what better way is there to honor the importance of both than by combining these major industries, to create a festival unlike any other? This year marks the 11th year that the Texas Reds Beef and Grape Festival has taken place.

This signature festival was established right here in Historic

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Bryan back in 2007. Managed and run by the Downtown Bryan Association, this nonprofit has given back almost $25,000 to the Bryan ISD community over the years.

This fun-filled festival showcases many differing products, including wine, drafts, spirits, champagnes, oils, cheeses and oh-so-much more. With over twenty-five Texas wineries, fifteen breweries, thirty live bands, various art/crafts vendors, and a Kid Zone, this festival is obviously here to give the audience what they want. There are three music venue stages featured within the festival, surrounded by seventeen

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mouthwatering food booths. For a complete list of wineries, breweries, vendors and performance times, simply visit the festival’s official website.

Headlining this year’s Texas Reds Festival are Jack Ingram and Deana Carter.

Both will be performing on Sunday afternoon. Deana Carter, didn’t take a seemingly easy route to stardom, but instead chose to defy the conventional expectations of the typical Nashville artist blueprint and make her own mark.

Best known for her hit “Strawberry Wine,” Carter showcases her own blend of country and retro-rock sprinkled with the folksy singer/songwriter qualities.

Ingram has had a recording career that has spanned more than 20 years. He has maintained a reputation for uncompromising, personally charged song craft and energetic, charismatic performances.

You can catch These artists and more all weekend. This weekend is going to be one for the books, so grab the fam, call your neighbors, leash the pups and head on down to the Texas Reds Fest between September 22 and 24.

Tickets for the beer, wine, and steak are now available for purchase on TexasRedsFestival.com, and a little birdie happened to tell us that a discount is being offered until midnight on September 22. So before the clock strikes twelve, type in the coupon code SAVE5 and receive five percent off! You can thank us later. You can also see a full schedule of performances and showcases on the website.

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Third thursdays in downtown bryan

by Azalea Andrade The love for art is growing in the BCS community, and Third Thursdays are the place to be for art fans! Each third Thursday of the month in Downtown Bryan, about seven galleries open their doors to art lovers around the area. Visitors are able to walk around downtown and discover the various kinds of arts that are exhibited.

Although the idea for Third Thursdays has been around since 2005, and a similar event was held years ago, the festival used to be called Art Step.

Greta Watkins, the owner of Frame Gallery, which is in the Parker Aston Art Center, spoke about the origins of Third Thursdays.

“First Fridays also started around this time, and they got so popular that it overshadowed Art Step, so it quickly went away,” Watkins said.

Around August of 2016, Art Step started coming back, on Thursdays this time, so that it would not interfere with first Friday. The event is gaining attention, and the organizers hope to encourage growth.

“We are still building on it, so the turnout has been pretty low key,” Watkins said. Those who really know about art and love it come out and show their support.

“This is a great opportunity for someone to find art they might need to put on their wall at home, because many of the artist are there and love to talk,” said Watkins.

This art walk is diverse, with all the galleries bringing something different. “The kind of art that is showcased ranges from acrylic to oils to pottery to jewelry and even some wood work,” said Watkins. There is something for all needs, interests and even budgets. Most prices start as low as five dollars, but they can go up to several hundred dollars.

So, for any art lover looking for more interesting art or inspiration for their next project, Third Thursdays would be wonderful chance to come out and learn more about some great local art, while enjoying a quiet evening. The event is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., in historic Downtown Bryan.

For more information, you can visit the event’s Facebook page, where you can find pictures of the kinds of art showcased, as well as other useful information

The featured galleries are The Frame Gallery/Purple Turtle Art Studio, The SEAD Gallery, The Village Downtown and Viz North.

During Third Thursdays, you will see visual art that is native to the area. Most of the artists that are featured in the galleries are local and love to talk about their work.

Many of them are actually present during this event, which allows them to interact with the public and answer any questions that they might have.

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BOOK REVIEW

LADY MIDNIGHT BY CASSANDRA CLARE

Delving back into the Shadow world featured in the bestselling series “The Mortal Instruments,” Cassandra Clare delivers yet another blended concoction of enchantment and intrigue with “Lady Midnight,” the first in her “Dark Artifices” trilogy. Set in present day Los Angeles, five years after the events in “City of Heavenly Fire” (the last book in the “Mortal Instruments” series), this book follows Emma Carstairs, who is unlike any other seventeen year old. Emma is a Shadowhunter who was adopted by members of the Blackthorn family. The Blackthorns and Emma both lost their parents in the same way five years before the action of the book. When we meet her, however, Emma is no longer a child, stumbling along after the sudden and mysterious death of her parents, but a trained warrior looking to discover what killed her parents and to avenge her losses.

Emma and her friends, including her best friend Julian Blackthorn, come upon a demonic plot stretching all along the coast of L.A. Humans and faeries alike begin turning up dead, with dark and strange runes covering their bodies, similar to the marks found on the bodies of Emma’s parents.

An investigation is quickly launched, but twists and turns and cloaked figures await around every corner. Emma must learn to trust her instincts and to follow her heart, no matter how treacherous of a path lies ahead. To make matters even more complex, the eldest Blackthorn, Mark, who was stolen by faeries five years ago, has returned. But only to be used by the faeries as a bargaining chip. The faeries are desperate to find out what is murdering their kind, but they need help from their sworn enemy, the Shadowhunters. Time works differently in faerie. Mark looks just as he did five years ago, but he does not recognize his family. Will he ever truly return to his family? Will the faeries allow it?

“Lady Midnight” is dark, magical, and glamorous. It is sure to be a hit with existing fans, but newcomers will want to begin with “The Mortal Instruments” to fully grasp the Shadowhunter world.

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For anyone who has a love affair with the arts, Lisa Urban might just be able to capture your eye. As well as your wallet. Born and raised in Kansas, Urban completed two terms in the “Navasota Artist-In-Residence” program before she moved to Bryan, TX, where she currently lives and works.

Urban’s art is a discovery and exploration of time and memory, all of which is illustrated through landscapes. Like many children, Urban was fascinated with books and animation.

They were able to transport her to a different universe, one where freedom rang true and strong and the pains of the real world dissolved. Because of the magic she felt as a child, Urban took up knitting as an adult in a chance to recreate something new and exciting out of yarn and needles and to feel the same wild abandonment she did as a child.

Freedom is something every one of us wishes to attain, and, for those of us who do manage it, the magic overflow through the ways we wish to express ourselves and recreate the moments of pure joy. Whether that be in the form of poetry, knitting, or painting is in the hands of the free.

Today, Urban chooses to recreate the memory of her childhood in paintings and installations of knitted forms placed within the painted landscapes. Her pieces are bold and mesmerizing. The knitted figures are a visual representations of memory and magic.

What began as a fascination morphed into an art of creating new memories and falling headfirst into existence.

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> kinky boots PRESENTED BY MSC OPAS Does a musical about acceptance, the unlikeliest of friends, and glamorous heels spark your interest? Well duh, of course it does! I mean, who the heck wouldn’t be interested? Listen up, you fellow kindred spirits, does the MSC have a show in store for you! Presenting “Kinky Boots,” a fun-filled musical inspired by the true events of a struggling shoemaker in Northampton.

This BBC documentary, turned 2005 film, turned Broadway hit has been awarded every major best musical award. Nominated for 13 Tony Awards, this hit was directed and choreographed by two time Tony Award winner Jerry Mitchell, and is comprised

of sixteen original songs written by Grammy and Tony-winning pop-icon Cyndi Lauper. Come celebrate “Kinky Boots’ ” four year anniversary on Broadway, with a performance that is filled with fun for everyone.

From a dingy gentlemen’s shoe factory, to the glamorous catwalks of Milan, this story takes you on the adventure of your life, as an unexpected pair, Charlie and Lola, embraces their differences and learns to work together. This production has been viewed by over 5 million people worldwide. Critically acclaimed, the cast was

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even accompanied briefly by Brandon Urie, lead singer of the hit band “Panic! at the Disco.”

Don’t even think about missing this treat when it showcases at the Rudder Auditorium for only two nights, later this very month! For just the short and sweet brief evenings of September 26 and September 27, “Kinky Boots” will be performed live, right here in College Station! This fun-filled musical, inspired by true events, is here to warm the hearts of all. Curtain is at 7:30 p.m., and, although the show is accompanied with strong language and mature themes, audiences of varying ages are welcomed to attend. All differing genders, beliefs, and sexualities are invited to join in on the excitement. So grab your kinky boots and come on out to support the arts, self-acceptance, and having a great taste in shoes!

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There’s a bright spot ahead, in the midst of the start of the school year, for those students who are receiving their Aggie rings. After all their hard work and dedication, some students are able to get a piece of gold that holds more sentimental value than anyone can imagine.

by Madison Caldwell On September 22, 2017, more than 30,000 people are expected to

attend Aggie Ring Day. About 4,600 Aggies will be receiving their rings, and, as usual, the Clayton Williams Alumni Center will be crowded. If you are receiving your ring, or just going along for the ride, here are a few useful things you need to know.

If you have attended an Aggie Ring Day before, you know that the overwhelming amount of people does not reflect the amount of time you are actually there. Kathryn Greenwade, the Vice President for Communications and Human Resources at the Association of Former Students gave me some insight into the secret of their efficiency.

“During each Ring Day, we look at what works well and what can be improved and try to make those improvements for the next Ring Day. We have a well-oiled machine, starting with the group that plans Ring Day, continuing to more than 400 volunteers, who do everything from presenting Rings to helping direct foot traffic, and finally to our local first responders, who help to ensure the safety and security of all who visit the Clayton W. Williams, Jr. Alumni Center on Ring Day,” Greenwade said.

The planning that goes into Ring Day takes so much hard work and dedication. Without the amazing people who make up the organizational committee, Ring Day would not be possible.

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“Our Campus Programs and Aggie Ring Program teams take the lead, and they work closely with our Events and Facilities teams on planning the logistics of Ring Day,” said Greenwade.

For those unfamiliar with Ring Day, here are a couple of important things to remember.

Pulling your Ring Day tickets might be as stressful as when you are about to submit an assignment at midnight and your internet goes down as 11:55 p.m. Spots fill up fast, so, if you want a certain time, make sure you log onto the website fast and pull your ticket.

For those who have overly proud families and even neighbors who want to come, you can bring them all! There is no limit on the amount of people you can bring with you, just make sure you have your ticket either pulled up your phone or printed to be able to pass through the gates into the Alumni center.

Like always, check the weather to know what you should wear. This is an important one, because you will be standing in line outside until you or your loved one get that ring.

Lastly, be on time! Because of the efficiency of the amazing committee organizers, the the lines speed through, and people get their rings quickly.

If you are receiving your ring, congratulations! You beat the hell out of (BTHO) 90 hours, and you are one step closer to graduation. If you are being there for a loved one, have fun cheering them on, and be proud!

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The Ice House on Main is hosting a benefit concert on September 23, 2017. They will be featuring the great folk rock band Trout Fishing in America, who are known for their award-winning performances for children. All proceeds will be going towards the noble work of Voices For Children, a Bryan-College Station area child advocacy organization.

This is the fourth time the Ice House on Main will be hosting this event, but it one of the first few events in the newly renovated venue. Advent GX, a community and economic development firm located in Bryan, TX, financed the Icehouse’s renovations. Advent GX is always willing to help the community and have hosted other kinds of charity events in the past.

Jose Quintana, president of Advent GX, is excited about any buzz around the new venue. “If curiosity helps increase attendance and support for Voices for Children, then that is great!” Quintana said.

Voice for Children, an arm of the Court Appointed Special Advocate program, or CASA, is an nonprofit organization that ensures abused children have an advocate in court. Specially trained volunteers take on a child’s case and speak for them in court, sparing the child the extended trauma of reliving their abuse.

Trout Fishing in America is a duo made up of two polar opposite dudes, Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet. This four time Grammy nominee band has been going strong since the members met 40 years ago, in Houston. This folk rock band, who writes their own songs, is perhaps best known for family and children’s music.

Their music is full of rhymes, and it gets people grooving.

Their songs are catchy numbers that do not go out of style, and they are all a very good fit for children to sing along to.

Their most recent album is “The Strangest Things,” which has some more subtle songs. But it still has a great ring to it!

Ezra Idlet is a San Antonio and Baltimore native, and he plays the guitar and banjo. Idlet has a love of instruments and a lot of knowledge about them. Keith Grimwood describes himself as the shortest member of the band, and he plays the bass.

He is the more serious and reserved of the two, but that does not stop him from blending well with Ezra’s silliness.

Together, they put on great shows that capture the hearts of kids and adults.

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Come out to The Ice House on Main and support Voices for Children, while listening to some great, catchy songs. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show will start at 8 p.m.

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Come Let Us Celebrate Your Successes

You know what sucks about being an adult? The answer is not having show and tell, of course! Not getting the opportunity for that extra pat on the back, or a gold star for striving to go above and beyond with your life work. The adult world is so focused on the faults of others, that rarely are our everyday projects and work related accomplishments appreciated or presented for others to enjoy. Throughout our years of schooling, we are encouraged to share and present our ideas with our classmates and peers. However, nowadays there are practically no settings, with the exception of business related presentations, where people have the opportunity to display and show their work.

The movement was started to encourage cities to open up public spaces, so that their citizens can safely gather and present themselves, and their work, in front of others. This night is here to encourage the creativity of others, and, to ensure the integrity of these informal gatherings, each Pecha Kucha night is run by one of the city’s appointed local organizers. These organizers have only an informal agreement with Pecha Kucha headquarters, which allows them to run the event with the spirit and integrity of the original Pecha Kucha, but also to tailor the event to each city’s specific needs and wants. This event was created in hopes of engaging the busy minds of those within our city, so that we all have easy access to safely and freely express ourselves.

Pecha Kucha aims to change that. The organization facilitates presentations for local leaders to share their work. Think TED Talk, but with a more relaxed, open, and creative vibe added to it. Pecha Kucha night will be held later this month at the newly renovated Ice House on Main, located in the Downtown Historic District of Bryan. On Tuesday, September 26, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., the city of Bryan will host its first ever DARE themed Pecha Kucha night.

A chapter of Pecha Kucha was established in Bryan, Texas in 2015. This unique night is hosted seasonally, occurring four times a year. Everyone is encouraged to participate and present, however it is suggested that you come and watch a PK night before presenting in one, just so that one can get a feel for the fast paced, and somewhat different, rhythm of the night.

This upcoming Pecha Kucha night is extra special, because it is Bryan’s first ever themed night. This specific theme revolves around professional writing and literature. With five published and professional writers lined up to speak, this night is undoubtedly going to be a hit. Come on out and help us uncover the unexpected!

Pecha Kucha is the name of a simple presentation format where 20 images are automatically shown for 20 seconds. The guest, who could be any individual within your community, talking about virtually anything they wish, speaks along to those images for the allotted amount of time (about seven minutes total). Invented by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham of Klein Dytham architecture, Pecha Kucha has turned into a global movement that has come to impact more than nine hundred cities worldwide, by creating a night for coming together and celebrating one’s differences with their fellow community.

For individuals unlucky enough to miss this coming up Pecha Kucha, don’t fret! By visiting the presentations section in pechakucha.org you can watch the presentations and learn more about this fast spreading and amazing movement.

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by Jaclyn Ysaquirre

cowboys: A Documentary Portrait Over the past two centuries, the open countryside of the American West has evolved from “old” to “new.” The majority of us imagine the Old West based on western movies that take place in open plains, often with a storyline concentrated on the life of a nomadic cowboy. Well, what about the New West?

Their latest film, “Cowboys,” is a documentary film that is centered on the lives of the men and women who live and work on America’s largest cattle ranches. The documentary takes place in the remote acres that stretch from Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Montana, Wyoming and Nevada.

Filmmaker Bud Force and photographer John Langmore introduce a different angle of the West with their motion picture, “Cowboys: A Documentary Portrait,” which focuses on the lives of modern day cowboys.

“Cowboys” observes the challenges that modern day American cowboys face, while documenting the experience from a first-person account.

This film uniquely captures the reality of a cowboy working to provide the world’s supply of beef.

Bud Force is a director and cinematographer based in Austin, Texas. Force graduated from Texas A&M University and expanded his photography skills through directing and producing commercials, brand films and mini documentaries. He is a founder and partner of Ultralite Films, a script to screen video production company that creates multimedia projects.

Former farmer John Langmore will be exhibiting his photography alongside the film. Langmore will be revealing his current project, to which he has dedicated five years of concentration. His photographs document the realistic life of a working cowboy, and Langmore will be sharing his own personal experiences and thoughts of his past as a cowboy.

Ultralite Films is an award-winning production company that creates brand films, commercials, documentaries and authentic stories for businesses, advertising agencies, non-profit organizations and good people in general. The company aims to produce each product with an emotional element to inspire audiences.

Bud Force and John Langmore will be visiting the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum on Thursday, September 21 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., as they discuss the making of their film, which is expected to release in 2018.

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pulled pork

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Pulled pork is a great option when it comes to entertaining and feeding a crowd, as one pork shoulder alone can feed up to 10 people. Now, if only we could serve the pulled pork, and only the pulled pork.

I think we can all be in agreement that everything is bigger in Texas, yes? Well, this applies especially to food. Time after time, this Southern practice results in an inflated party menu, comprised of a number of dishes, expanding far beyond any group of human being’s ability to consume. We’re so lucky. A buffet of proteins scattered across the table is in no way, shape or form a rarity, and inevitably, we are left with a mountain of meaty leftovers.

Of all the leftovers, pulled pork is by far my favorite to repurpose. Pulled pork has a tendency to stay tender and juicy, even when reheated. And while there are many ways to use leftover pulled pork, this salad is my number one go-to.

It touches upon just about every flavor component one could possibly imagine, and it is anything but boring. Savory, sweet and tangy, crunchy and soft -- it’s got ‘em all. The pulled pork salad begins with leftover, savory pulled pork and ends with a drizzle of quick and easy homemade barbecue dressing.

But, let’s not overlook the middle: Pulled pork and coleslaw go hand-in-hand, and keeping this symbiotic relationship in mind, shredded cabbage is mixed in with Romaine lettuce to create the base of the salad. The bitter notes of the cabbage are perfectly complimented by the sweet crunch of the Romaine lettuce. Next in the bowl, pickled red onions, slices of crunchy dill pickles and bits of French fried onions give the salad both a contrast in texture, and a zingy complexity in flavor.

If you too are looking for a way to use up all that leftover meaty goodness, go ahead and get your salad tongs ready. Leftovers don’t get much better than this.

Please, enjoy.

For the Barbecue Vinaigrette: 1/2 c cup ketchup 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon granulated sugar

KELLY ANTHONY IS A HOME CHEF, BLOGGER AND CREATOR OF THEANTHONYKITCHEN.COM, WHERE SHE SHARES RECIPES AND SPECIALIZES IN REFINED COMFORT FOOD.

IN THE KITCHEN

With KELLY

2 1/2 teaspoons ground chili powder 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/2 cup canola oil Pickled Red Onion (optional): 1 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1/2 of a red onion, thinly sliced For the Salad: 5 cups shredded Romaine lettuce 2 1/2 cups store-bought shredded cabbage 3 cups leftover pulled pork 4 Kosher dill pickles, sliced thin (preferably Claussen brand) 1/2 cup French fried onions 1 cup shredded Monterrey Jack cheese (optional) Method: For the sauce, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together ketchup, mayonnaise, water, sugar, chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper. Slowly, drizzle in the canola oil, whisking all the while.

Refrigerate until ready to use.

If you are using pickled red onions, in a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar and brown sugar. Add the sliced onions, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Alternatively, use plain, thinly sliced red onions.

For the salad, combine lettuce and shredded cabbage and toss. Top with pulled pork, pickle slices, french fried onions, onion slices and shredded cheese (if using).

Drizzle with desired amount of sauce, serve and enjoy.

Serves 4.

FOR MORE ANTHONY KITCHEN RECIPES, GO TO WWW.THEANTHONYKITCHEN.COM

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