2009 Harvard Fall Festival

I can't believe it's already Friday. It’s been a week since we left to go set up for the festival. We got home on Sunday and hit the ground running since. I apologize for just getting around posting about the competition.
Besides the very brisk air, overall it was a beautiful weekend. This really brought the crowd out Saturday night for the U2 tribute band and the really great fireworks.
As far as the Humphrey Teams: We did GREAT! We all know how great Humphrey Charcoal is and the hat trick that we pulled off for People’s Choice – Chicken on Saturday proved it. Bone Daddy’s got 3rd, Mighty Swine got 2nd and Lunchmeat for 1st. Mighty Swine Dining (our newest sponsored team) also got 1st in People’s Choice – Pulled Pork and 5th overall. Charlie said “finally all the practicing paid off”. Congratulations!

Here are the overall for the Competition:
GC - Ique
RGC - I Smell Smoke
3rd -Lakeside Smokers
4th -Uncle Jed's BBQ
5th - Mighty Swine Dining

I also have to give a big shout out to Lunchmeat who placed 7th and Feeding Friendz who placed 10th out of 42 teams. Great job everyone!

Here are some great pictures of the weekend.
Our newest sponsored team!

A custom sign that we made for their brickman.

Chunk, one of the cutest this weekend. For some reason when he was posing for the camera he kept showing his back end.

Bone Daddy's Pulled Pork! Thanks for the hot peppers guys. Great stuff!

Bone Daddy's : These guys got a few calls this weekend also. 3rd for People's choice chicken. After being speechless, Frank said "they threw a bunch of stuff together and that's what they got". They also got called for 4th place KCBS chicken.


Team Lunchmeat. Look at all the Humphrey Charcoal.....I can hear Sully now "BAAAHHHBEQUE !!!"...

Our favorite team. Smokin' Hoggz. These guys are the nicest group. Don't hesitate to stop and talk with them the next time you see them in the circuit! Awesome Chili, Bill!

This is Randy....Need I say more.

I just want to give a final thank you to
Wendy and Tim at Feed Friendz
Sandy and her Hubby at Boneyard Smokers
Sully and his crew at Team Lunchmeat
Frank and Dave with Bone Daddy's
Bill, Shaune, and their crew with Smokin Hoggz
Charlie and Alan at Might Swine Dining

Now I must get back to work designing all the custom signs and brands that we got orders from. See ya at the next event!

Football season is here!

What goes hand in hand with Football? TAILGATE PARTIES! Here is the perfect check-list for your next tailgate party.

Following are the basic necessities for a successful tailgate party. Some are for the typical everyday tailgater, others are for the serious hardcore tailgaters. You know who you are. Pack accordingly.

-Bungie cords/rope (to secure tent, rain tarp or flag)
-Tent/tarp/canopy
-Table cloth
-Chairs
-Grill/cooker
-Gas or Humphrey Charcoal & lighter fluid
-Matches or lighter
-Ice
-Coolers
-Cooking utensils (spatula to flip burgers, cooking fork to stab brats, cooking spoon to stir chili, a good kitchen knife, etc.)
-Utensils to serve food with, as well as those to eat with
-Cooking pans/pots
-Oven mitts, apron
-Water (to drink or douse flame right before kick off)
-Trash bags
-Paper towels/napkins/wet ones
-Bottle opener/can opener/wine opener
-Plates, cups
-Table(s)
-First aid kit
-Fire extinguisher
-Flag, flag pole, flag pole holder
-Radio/TV/boom box
-Plastic storage bags
-Football, frisbee, playing cards, games
-Blankets
-Serving tray(s)
-Binoculars
-Condiments: buns, cheese, onions, mushrooms, barbecue sauce, salt, pepper, hot stuff, ketchup, mustard, BBQ sauce, cheese, pickles, onions, miscellaneous toppings, etc.
-Camera
-Rain gear/poncho
-Umbrella(s)
-Non-alcoholic beverages (iced tea, fruit juices, soda)
-Kerosene heater
-Alcoholic beverages (beer, margaritas, OJ, vodka, etc.)
-Sun block
-Antacid
-Game tickets
-Toothpicks
-Themed decorations

Don't forget that you can get most of your charcoal and BBQ supplies from www.humphreysBBQstore.com

Other uses for charcoal!

Did you know there are other things you can do with charcoal then just cooking. Here are a few idea. We've even included a recipe for a face mask made from charcoal.

1. A humid closet, attic, or basement can wreak havoc on your health as well as your clothes. Get rid of all that humidity with several home-made dehumidifiers. To make one, just put some charcoal briquettes in a coffee can, punch a few holes in the lid, and place in the humid areas. Replace the charcoal every few months.

2. Put a piece of charcoal in the water when you're rooting plant cuttings. The charcoal will keep the water fresh.

3. Hide a few pieces of charcoal in the nooks and crannies of your bathroom to soak up moisture and cut down on unpleasant odors. Replace them every couple of months.

4. Professional librarians use charcoal to get rid of musty odors on old books. You can do the same. If your bookcase has glass doors, it may provide a damp environment that can cause must and mold. A piece of charcoal or two placed inside will help keep the books dry and mold-free.

5. Artists use charcoal to draw with.

6. Charcoal is used in manufacturing also. Did you know that Levis makes their zippers with Humphrey’s charcoal.

7. Add some Activated Charcoal dust to your favorite soap recipe and it will act as a natural antioxidant. Here is a recipe for our favorite face mask. It will leave your face feeling refreshed.

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon of activated charcoal
1 teaspoon of rosewater
1 teaspoon of aloe vera gel
1/4 teaspoon of sea salt

Step 1
Grind the charcoal tablets in a coffee grinder (clean the grinder well before and after) or place the tablets between two sheets of paper and smash them with a rolling pin or other implement.
Step 2
Mix all ingredients in a bowl, stirring until the salt is dissolved.
Step 3
Rinse your face and neck and pat dry. Apply the mask to your face and neck in a thin, even layer. Let it dry for 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 4
Rinse your face well with warm water. Any leftover mask can be stored in the refrigerator for up to five days.