Calling all Cooks!
Celebrity Chef and TV Personality Jon Ashton Provides Unique Tips to Thrill
the Grill This Summer and Announces a Nationwide Cooking Challenge

Summer time is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to dust off the grill and release your inner-chef! Steaks, hamburgers, chicken and hot dogs consistently top the list of foods that Americans grill most, but fresh vegetables, in particular onions, are premiering on the grill more frequently than ever before. More grillers are experimenting with new foods to enhance variety, flavor and health.

Did you know?
” Grilling and barbecuing have become increasingly popular over the last decade, with the overall industry increasing by 44 percent from 1992 to 2005
” Onions contain generous amounts of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, and folic acid
” An onion a day can raise HDL’s (good cholesterol), resulting in lower blood pressure and prevention of blood clots

Now is the perfect time to show off your culinary expertise and to let the world in on that special recipe. From shish kabobs to burgers and everything in between submit your favorite Vidalia Onion recipe for a chance to cook and dine with John Ashton himself!

More about Jon Ashton – Celebrity Chef & National Television Food Contributor:
Jon’s success and flair in the kitchen soon gave way to appearances on British cooking shows including the nationally syndicated “TV Dinners” where audiences fell in love with his wit, charisma and genuine love of food. Soon, America discovered him and Jon was featured in publications from New York to California. Jon quickly began producing and starring in his own local access TV show, “The Mad Chef”, which aired in Disney’s town of Celebration. Soon after, Jon took a position as the regular mid-day chef at Orlando’s FOX affiliate station and found himself appearing on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” a short year later. Jon is currently the resident Chef for WB’s nationally syndicated “The Daily Buzz.” Now he stays busy as CEO of Jon Ashton Enterprises, LLC where he offers his professional services including media appearances, group demonstrations and recipe creations. The extensive repertoire of celebrities Jon has had the honor of appearing on television with include Rachael Ray, Paula Deen, Emeril Lagasse, Tyler Florence, Wolfgang Puck, Jacque Pepin, Martin Yan, Jay Leno, Giada de Laurentis, Bobby Flay, Alton Brown, Gail Gand, Roy Yamaguchi, Norman Van Aken, Kat Cora, Al Roker and George Foreman. Jon Ashton has also had the honor of launching a Chocolate Souffle into space at the Kennedy Space Center!

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MARSHALL, TX – Celebrating 77 years, therenowned BearCreek Smokehouse continues to make its mark as a fun and populartourist day-trip destination – complete with shopping, lunch, animals, and relaxingviews from the porch. Belovednationwide, families across America make Bear Creek’s products part of theirannual holiday celebrations. Third-generation owner, Robbie Shoults, hasdazzled television audiences with appearances on The TODAY Show, TheRachael Ray Show and as a four-time guest judge on Beat Bobby Flay.

He and his Bear Creek teamrecently hosted the 2nd Annual Hannah HouseMaternity benefit, which was headlined by country music legends, The BellamyBrothers. (Pictured right: Third-generation owners Tracy and Robbie Shoultswith The Bellamy Brothers at the Hannah House event which hosted around 1,000people and raised $23,395.)

EVENT CENTER & WEEKLY BBQCOOKOUTS
Bear Creek has been busy working on their brand-new 6,600 square foot addition,which is now open! This will host 350 guests for weddings, events, or corporateparties. In addition, they have attached a pit room at the back that is full ofcharacter everywhere you look! A collection of aged bricks – collected from asfar as Prague all the way to NYC – line the pit room floors, antique signsdrape every wall, and nostalgic furniture from notorious past East Texasrestaurants give you the perfect spot to belly up to some delicious BBQ. Andtheir 9th wonder of the world, the new 20′ smoker (behind their 8th wonder ofthe world, Robbie’s smoker trailer) that’s fueled by pecan, oak and hickory andpassion is not to be missed! It’s the ideal place to enjoy football games andsporting events. Starting October 10, they will host BBQ cookouts everySaturday – it’s first come, first serve.

A DELICIOUS HOLIDAY SEASON
With the approaching holidays,Bear Creek is the perfect place to purchase your Thanksgiving turkey, Holidayhams or corporate gifts. Speaking of food, their catering team is ready tocater all of your holiday happenings. Whether it be a small dinner party atyour home or a large corporate Christmas celebration hosted at their new eventcenter, they are primed for cooking! They are so excited about the upcomingholiday shopping season and anxious for their customers to see some of the newlines that they are thrilled to offer. New inventory is arriving daily and thestore displays have evolved into merchandise that tells a story. While you’rehere, take time to feed the longhorns, the goats, and meet our famous pig,Wilburt!  Coming soon! They will have asluice for kids to find hidden gems in mining rough. Some lucky recipients willhave authentic arrowheads hidden in their bag of rough!

About Bear Creek Smokehouse
From humble backyard beginnings dating back to 1943, Bear Creek Smokehouse hasnow become a 60,000-square foot production, shipping, and marketing facilitythat provides a wide variety of award-winning smoked meats, gourmet dry goods,specialty gifts, and catering services. Five generations of Shoults’ familyfarm traditions and love of quality foods are the primary ingredients in therecipe for success at Bear Creek. The Shoults’ family has devoted their livesto a motto of ‘Food, Family, and Faith’. The work at Bear Creek is a labor oflove and a family affair for the Shoults’ and their loyal employees – theirextended Bear Creek Family. The team has spent years perfecting theirhickory-smoked meat recipes.

The Smokehouse is also a retailer and ships their products nationwide throughinternet and catalog sales year-round. Gift-giving of Bear Creek’s smoked meatshas become a holiday tradition for many families and businesses. Bear Creek isalso a wholesaler of certain smoked meats to major grocery chains all over thesouthern states, as well as their dry goods and jarred products to many uniquefood outlets and gift shops nationally. Additionally, they offer localcustomers their catering services and the Bear Creek General Store & EventVenue and enjoy the face-to-face interaction with their local supporters. BearCreek’s products, including their BearBottom Cookbook – and a wideselection of apparel, beef, gifts, jarred goods, pork, poultry, soups, sweets,gift cards and more – continue to fly off shelves.

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Bear Creek Smokehouse in Marshall, TX – the 77-year old award-winning meat producer. The family-ownedbusiness is run by third-generation owner, Robbie Shoults, who continues thelong tradition of “Food, Family & Faith”. Robbie has appearedon The TODAY Show, The Rachael Ray Show,and has been a four-time guest judge on Beat Bobby Flay. Good News has a great time speaking to Robbie & Family…

Labor Day BBQ – Q&A with Third-Generation Owner of Bear Creek Smokehouse, Robbie Shoults

What are some must-haves for a Labor Day BBQ?

· Smoked Brisket

· Ribs that fall of the bone

· SmokedBurgers

· Polish Dogs

· Smoked Cowboy Beans

· Tater Tot Casserole

What are some of yourfavorite dishes to make as the weather changes from summer to fall?

Our favorite dishes tomake in the fall are seared pork tenderloin (for a smaller crowd) and pork loin(for a larger crowd). Sweet potato casserole, roasted veggies, these two itemspair well with pork. Smoked white chicken chili (a Shoults family favorite), andof course the sides that we mentioned before will work as well.

With the first signs offall, who can keep from thinking about all the tailgating and the fellowshipand fun that goes along with rooting for your favorite team? Tailgating alwaysseems to revolve not only around the game, but around food as well. Bear Creekhas some easy solutions for all your tailgating meals when you may want tospend more time watching the game and less time cooking. Our Polish sausage orknockwurst are the perfect choice for the grill or smoker and will have yourcrew coming back for more. Both products are fully cooked and ready to eatwhich means less time spent on the grill and more time with the fans. Whethertailgating, a fancy cocktail party or a peaceful weekend campout, Bear Creek’sPeppered Pork Tenderloin is convenient and ready to eat right out of thepackage. Lightly peppered and smoked to perfection it’s the number one choicefor pairing with wines, charcuterie boards, and holiday gift giving. If youdon’t want to cook your own turkey or ham for the upcoming holidays, ours areshipped right to your front door and ready to serve (warm or at roomtemperature) and have been a holiday favorite at thousands of homes across thisgreat land. This means less time spent in the kitchen and more time to spendwith family and friends.

What Bear CreekSmokehouse meats/products would you recommend for fall cooking?

We would recommendcooking with these Bear Creek products for the fall. Hickory Smoked Bacon(peppered or plain), Polish sausage, knockwurst sausage (it’s new andabsolutely delicious!), Real Texas chili, and, of course all of our soups. Wehave six to choose from: Potato, Wild Corn Chowder, Black Bean Chili, EightBean, Five Bean, and our best-seller, Tortilla Soup!

Bear Bottom Bliss Cookbook

· Please click here for BearCreek Smokehouse’s most recent press release and press kit.

· Please click here to check out a beautiful video all about the Shoultsfamily and farm.

Bear CreekSmokehouse Links:

Website: www.bearcreeksmokehouse.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BearCreekSmokehouse
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It’s natural to long for spring when it’s cold outside. But did you know, there’s a good reason why you may pine for green? Living landscapes are an important part of the outdoor lifestyle that Americans enjoy, but the benefits go beyond the barbeque and backyard baseball. Green spaces are necessary for your health.

“The advantages of grass and landscaping surpass the usual physical benefits that result from outdoor activity,” said Kris Kiser, president and CEO, Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI). “Numerous studies have found that people who spend more time outside or are exposed to living landscapes are happier, healthier and smarter. As you get ready to get outside this spring with your lawn mower and other outdoor power equipment, it’s great to know being outside is good for you.”

Researchers have studied the impact of nature on human well-being for years, but recent studies have found a more direct correlation between human health, particularly related to stress, and the importance of people’s access to nature and managed landscapes.

Getting dirty is actually good for you. Soil is the new Prozac, according to Dr. Christopher Lowry, a neuroscientist at the University of Bristol in England. Mycobacterium vaccae in soil mirrors the effect on neurons that Prozac provides. The bacterium stimulates serotonin production, which explains why people who spend time gardening, doing yard work, and have direct contact with soil feel more relaxed and happier.

Children who are raised on farms in a “dirtier” environment than an urban setting not only have a stronger immune system but are also better able to manage social stress, according to the National Academy of Sciences.

Living near living landscapes can improve your mental health. Researchers in England found that people moving to greener areas experienced an immediate improvement in mental health that was sustained for at least three years after they moved. The study also showed that people relocating to a more developed area suffered a drop in mental health.

Greening of vacant urban areas in Philadelphia reduced feelings of depression by 41.5% and reduced poor mental health by 62.8% for those living near the vacant lots, according to a study by a research team.

Green spaces can make you healthier too. People who live within a half mile of green space (such parks, public gardens, and greenways) were found to have a lower incidence of fifteen diseases by Dutch researchers — including depression, anxiety, heart disease, diabetes, asthma and migraines.

A 2015 study found that people living on streets with more trees had a boost in heart and metabolic health. Studies show that tasks conducted under the calming influence of nature are performed better and with greater accuracy, yielding a higher quality result. Spending time in gardens, for instance, can improve memory performance and attention span by 20%.

Living landscapes make you smarter. Children gain attention and working memory benefits when they are exposed to greenery, says a study led by Payam Dadvand of the Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology in Barcelona, In addition, exposure to natural settings may be widely effective in reducing attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder symptoms in children.

This applies to adults as well. Research has also shown that being around plants helps you concentrate better at home and at work. Charlie Hall, Ellison Chair in International Floriculture believes that spending time in gardens can improve attention span and memory performance by as much as 20 percent.

A National Institute of Health study found that adults demonstrate significant cognitive gains after going on a nature walk. In addition, a Stanford University study found that walking in nature, rather than a concrete-oriented, urban environment, resulted in decreased anxiety, rumination, and negative affect, and produced cognitive benefits, such as increased working memory performance.

Living landscapes help you heal faster. Multiple studies have discovered that plants in hospital recovery rooms or views of aesthetically-pleasing gardens help patients heal up to one day faster than those who are in more sterile or austere environments.

Physicians are now prescribing time outdoors for some patients, according to recent reports. Park Rx America is a non-profit with a mission to encourage physicians to prescribe doses of nature.

All of these benefits reinforce the importance of maintaining our yards, parks and other community green spaces. Trees, shrubs, grass, and flowering plants are integral to human health. Not only do they provide a place for kids and pets to play, they directly contribute to our mental and physical well-being.

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