eNewsletter: September 2009

Sporting: Take Tailgating to a Whole New Level

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In this edition:

Sporting: Ultimate Tailgating

Hot New Item: Coleman Roadtrip Rechargeable Blender

Trend Watch: Sophisticated Menu Items for your Tailgating Party

What People Want Right Now: Outdoor Fun

Brand Spotlight: Weber

Sporting: Ultimate Tailgating

Football season is here! With football comes tailgating, and time for dedicated fans everywhere to display their team spirit. Tailgating has moved beyond rowdy parties to time spent with family and friends. With football season in full swing, it's time to start making a list of all those items that would be just perfect for your next tailgating party. The Rewards Direct Collection has everything you will need to make your party a true success. So, relax and have fun – you've earned it!

Weber Q220 Portable Gas Grill From tailgating – to camping – to backyard grilling, it's never been so simple. If you can say, "Push-button ignition," then you're a chef with this beauty. It gives you more room than you'd imagine – there's space for up to 10 king-size strip steaks! The porcelain-enameled, cast-iron cooking grate even heats for tastier barbecue. It operates on a standard 14.1-oz. propane cylinder (not included), and comes equipped with a thermometer. The two durable, tuck-away worktables have built-in tool holders for incredible convenience. 32"W x 19"D x 26"H.
Coleman 62-Qt. Xtreme Wheeled Cooler It's engineered, to the "xtreme," with two inches of insulation in the lid and sides to provide maximum cold retention. This cooler keeps ice up to five days at outside temperatures of up to 90 degrees. Pause and read that again if you like – five days of heat, and you still have ice! Hinged lid with beverage holders keeps drinks in place while transporting. Tow handle and large wheels for easy pulling. Holds up to 85 12-oz. cans. 32"W x 19"D x 17"H.
Bamboo Lacquerware Small Bowls – Set/2 Bamboo, the perfect non-timber alternative, is not actually wood but rather a species of grass. As one of the world's fastest-growing plants, it offers vital economic and ecological benefits around the world – providing food, fuel, housing, artisan pieces, furniture, and soil and water conservation. Finely crafted into striking artisan pieces for your kitchen or table, bamboo is not just beautiful but strong and naturally antimicrobial. These elegant, contemporary bowls in gorgeous bamboo, marry modern design and colors with traditional craftsmanship. Each bowl is hand-coiled and hand-shaped from small strips of bamboo, coated with a natural, food-safe lacquer derived from the cashew nut tree – for a durable, waterproof finish – then accented in vibrant colors. Hand-washing is recommended. Set of two 6"-diameter bowls in the same color. Comes in Blue Corn, Kiwi, Naked, or Sunflower. Specify color.
Eureka N!ergy Screen House Package Add a whole new element to your camping experience. This screen house is wired for power and ready to light up your adventure. On/Off power switches control all four outlets independently. Enjoy 120-sq. ft. of interior space with a fan/light combo hanging from the ceiling, to keep you cool and lighted for meals and games. Includes E! Power Pak for portable power, so while Mom works on the laptop and Dad is charging the camera, there's plenty of power left for the kids to enjoy the ball game on the radio or sneak in a video game. The two full-length doors zip completely open. 12'W x 10'D x 7'3"H.

Hot New Item

Coleman Roadtrip Rechargeable Blender

There's something special about the great outdoors that makes a frozen drink taste even sweeter. And, there's something special about the Coleman blender that does the trick in a mere 30 seconds. Whether you're tailgating in the shadows of the stadium or camping underneath the stars, this powerful blender chops ice and blends ingredients with two 6V rechargeable batteries. You get about 25 pitches per charge, and 48-oz. pitcher with measuring lines will keep the good times rolling! It locks into the base for transportation.

Trend Watch:  Sophisticated Menu Items for your Tailgating Party

Basic barbecue menu items are still just as important as the beer and wine, but tailgating menus are now bigger and better than before. Grilling has expanded beyond hot dogs, brats, and hamburgers. Fans have started including four-course meals in their menus, and are becoming much more creative in what they prepare and serve. And, don't even think about forgetting dessert. Here are a few tasty treats that you can find in the Rewards Direct Collection.

Omaha Steaks Steak & Burger Combo Get the grill ready! Omaha Steaks, renowned for succulent grain-fed beef aged to tender perfection then expertly cut and trimmed by hand, presents this mouth-watering combo. Savor two each of these luscious favorites: 6-oz. filet mignons, 10-oz. boneless strips, and 8-oz. ribeyes. Also includes four 5-oz. thick, hearty gourmet burgers and 3.5-oz. of flavorful, all-natural Steak Seasoning.
Taste of Chicago Sampler Whether you're hungry for home or just plain hungry, the Chicago Sampler provides selections from renowned Chicago families who have been making fabled foods the Old World way for generations. The Sampler includes: four huge 20-oz. Prince Premium Meats Porterhouse steaks; one scrumptious 12-inch Home Run Inn sausage pizza; a 9-inch Gino's East Deep Dish cheese pizza; 3 lbs. of Chicago-style hot dogs; 3 lbs. of Italian-style beef with gravy, and for dessert; a 3.75-lb. Variety Cheesecake, with two wedges each of seven sinful varieties.
Microbrewed Beers – 3 Monthly Shipments Cheers! With thousands of domestic and worldwide breweries to select from, you can bet each month brings new beers with uncommon pride, creativity and attention to detail. Rare, undiscovered, full-flavored beer will bring a smile to your lips every time. You'll receive twelve 12-oz. bottles of beer, including two different domestic microbrews (three bottles of each) and two different international beers (three bottles of each). In fact, each shipment includes our newsletter that explains how the beers are made, the qualities that set them apart, and what to look for when tasting them. We'll drink to that! (Note: Cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Utah, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands.)
Summer Wine Showcase Behold a refreshing "White Wine" Summer Showcase that includes premium international wines and offers selections of superior quality and distinctive flavor. This two-bottle order will contain two different White wines that are shipped in one custom damage-proof box. These are perfect for sipping with meals or just relaxing on the veranda during those long, hot summer days and nights. Each bottle includes a Words on Wine informational sheet that will introduce you to the vintner, their heritage, and many distinguishing factors about the wine and the vineyard. Now you can enjoy some of the world's finest White wines without having to travel the globe to find them! (Note: Cannot be shipped to Alaska, Hawaii, Utah, Guam, Puerto Rico, or the Virgin Islands.)
Lake Forest Mini Desserts What a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth! These little gems are handmade by highly skilled confectioners – one at a time. They are perfect for parties, luncheons, teas, dessert – anytime really. This delectable collection includes an assortment of mini desserts, such as Lemon Triangles, Fudge Brownies, Raspberry Squares, and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Mmm… so good! Includes a total of 30 assorted mini desserts.

What People Want Right Now: Outdoor Fun

Extend the grilling season as long as you can, or up the ante on your next tailgating party. The Rewards Direct Collection has some items to help you host the perfect soiree for your family and friends.

Outdoor Fun – Top 10

Brand Spotlight: Weber

There's no need to ask how the meal will be prepared at Weber-Stephen's company parties. The company is a leading manufacturer of barbecue grills, including portable, charcoal, and gas grills. (It is one of the nation's top makers of charcoal and gas grills.) Its brands include: Spirit, Genesis, Summit, Performer, One-Touch, and Weber Q. Its portable models include Smokey Joe and Go-Anywhere. Weber also makes grilling accessories, such as utensils and grill covers. Weber-Stephen's products are sold at mass merchandisers and home improvement stores, among other retail outlets. Founded in 1951 by George Stephen, the company is owned by the Stephen family. Weber-Stephen also owns three Chicago-area Weber Grill Restaurants that feature – surprise – barbecue!