Figs in Wine

One of these days I will own a fig tree, until then I'll dream & find wonderful figgy recipes :)
FROM BELLA ONLINE (BellaOnline.com)
2 Cups dry white figs (12oz) (These should be soft, not hard and dry)
2 Cups red wine (merlot or pinot noir)
Directions:
1) Place the figs in a deep glass or ceramic bowl.
2) Pour the wine over the figs, covering them.
3) Cover the bowl with plastic wrap & place in the refrigerator for at least 24hrs.
4) Cool before serving.
TO SERVE:
5) Slice the figs in halves & quarters.
*NOTES: - If you are in a hurry, poach the figs in the wine for 20min or so, instead of putting them in the fridge for a day, until the figs swell
-You can fancy this recipe up by adding a cinnamon stick or vanilla bean to the wine.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art6969.asp

Sweet Fruit Kabob

Simple & Perfect for outdoor summer bbq. & won't hurt that beach body either :)

BY ANIMATO (betterrecipes.com)
(makes 6-8 servings)
3 bananas, thick slices
2 Bartlett pears, sliced into thick wedges
2 granny smith apples, sliced into thick wedges
2 peaches, sliced into thick wedges
1 fresh pineapple cubed
MARINADE:
1 cup grapefruit juice
1/2 cup honey
3/4 tsp chopped fresh mint

Directions:
1) Combine juice, honey, & mint.

2) Marinate fruit for at least 30min.

3) Place fruit on skewer, alternating types.

4) Grill or broil for 6-8 min.

5) Baste with marinade as needed.

**NOTE: The family has fun assembling. Little ones will need help cutting. Other juices can be substituted for marinade & the mint left out.

http://dessert.betterrecipes.com/sweet-fruit-kabob.html

Mustache Monday- Craig Stadler

March 24, 2009

By Lindsay Britton

Craig Stadler and his mustache won the Masters in 1982.
After winning that illustrious title he settled in to a life of having a mustache and being better than you. And while Stadler has 29 professional wins under his belt, it is safe to say that he wins everyday because his life’s work entails facial hair grooming and swinging a golf club.

Today Stadler plays on the Champions Tour, which I thought was an elite “mustache only” league. Turns out that such a thing doesn’t exist. This day is effectively ruined

http://blog.ingamenow.com/2009/03/23/mustache-monday-craig-stadler/

Caramelized Apples & Pears

this looks so delicious i wish i hadn't already eaten my food budget of the week.. mmm :)

ANNE'S FOOD (annesfood.blogspot.com)
(make 2 servings)
1 apple
2 small pears
40g sugar (any kind: white, brown, vanilla, muscovado)
1 cinnamon stick
1/2tsp whole cloves
1/2tsp whole black pepper
2 whole star anise
10g buttersplash of calvados or brandy (optional)
75ml apple juice
Directions:
1) Peel & core the apple & pears, & cut them into wedges.
2) Sprinkle the sugar in a large frying pan & place it over high heat until the sugar starts to melt & brown.
3) Add the spices & the butter, & don't stir - just shake then pan gently to mix the sugar & butter.
4) Lower the heat a little, too. Add the fruit.
5) Fry for 5-6min, turning almost constantly, until the fruit is softened & has a nice, caramelized surface.
8) Add a splash of brandy or calvados if you've got it - watch out, it might catch on fire.
9) Add the apple juice & cook until it's reduced to a syrupy sauce.
10) Remove the spices - or not - & serve it w/custard or vanilla ice cream.

**NOTE: The spices are great here - but if you want to make sure you don't accidentally bite into a peppercorn, you better count how many you put in & fish all of them out before serving. Just saying.

http://annesfood.blogspot.com/2008/04/caramelized-apples-pears.html

Predicting the Winners & Losers of the NCAA Tournament.

March 18, 2009
by Lindsay Britton

With so much talk of the favorites, top seeds, and possible Cinderella’s in this year’s NCAA tournament, why not take a look at some of the real winners and losers of the next few weeks?

Winner: You.
Loser: Your boss /The American Workplace.
Face it, you’ll phone in sick on Thursday and Friday so that you can watch 16th seeded teams lose by 50. In fact, you’re probably on WebMD right now looking for an obscure medical condition to claim. Although the typical cold and flu excuses will probably work, in situations like these I always play it safe and fake my own kidnapping. But, the police tend to follow up on “incidents” like that, so be sure to prepare a good back story. Just something to be aware of. CBS is even broadcasting some games live online, ensuring that workplace production will hit an all-time low. Hey, what recession?

Winner: Face/body paint companies.
Loser: People who wear face/body paint.
Unless your name is Bobo the Clown, you have no business wearing face paint to a sporting event. Ditto for team logo stickers/decals/whatever on your face. Cheerleaders (female) are exempt, but no one else, especially not the 400-pound Michigan fan who thinks maize and blue body paint is an acceptable substitute for a shirt. It isn’t. Nothing makes me happier than when face-painted idiots break down and start crying because their team lost. But hey, I guess if self-respect is out of your price range you can always buy some more face paint.

Winner: The city of Detroit, for hosting the Final Four
There’s no real loser here, but how often do Detroit and “Winner” appear on the same line?

BONUS!!! Bold tournament prediction: Your team will lose. Yes, yours. Take off the face paint

http://blog.ingamenow.com/2009/03/18/predicting-the-winners-and-losers-of-the-ncaa-tournament/.

Strawberries in Hibiscus & Vanilla Syrup

Not only does this recipe sound delicious, but the idea of letting something macerate, and vigorous boils is so cute :D

FROM CHEZ PIM (ChezPim.com)
500g or 2 pints of strawberries
2cups of water
½cups of sugar (if your berries are not very sweet you can add more sugar)
1cup of dry hibiscus flowers (called Jamaica at Mexican markets)
1 pod of vanilla bean (tsp of vanilla extract will do in a pinch.)
Directions:
1) In a small sauce pan, add the water, sugar & bring it to a vigorous boil.
2) Turn off the heat. Add the dry hibiscus & the vanilla pod (halved and scraped into the pot.) Stir well. Set aside to let the hibiscus & vanilla macerate in the syrup
3) Wash & dry the strawberries & cut into quarters. Set aside.
4) When the hibiscus syrup cools down completely, strain it into a large bowl.
5) Add the berries to the bowl & toss gently.
6) Cover & refrigerate for at least 1hr before serving. Can be served by itself or as on top of vanilla ice cream.

http://chezpim.typepad.com/blogs/2007/04/strawberry_in_h.html

Orange & Lychee in Ginger Syrup (Loy Gaew)

Currently in love with ginger tea.. so this sounds especially fantabulous :)

FROM CHEZ PIM (ChezPim.com)
(makes 8 servings)
3cups sugar
1tsp salt
1 5-inch piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
1/4cup tightly packed shredded fresh (or frozen & defrosted) coconut
6 medium oranges, peeled and sectioned(You can use a mix of oranges & kamquats or any other citrus.)
2 1/2 cups peeled & seeded fresh lychees, or 2 20-ounce cans lychees, drained
Handful of chopped mint (optional)
3cups crushed ice
Directions:
1) In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, salt, ginger & 4 cups of water.
2) Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low & simmer until the liquid is reduced by half, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3) In a skillet (or wok) over medium-low heat, toast the coconut, tossing until evenly toasted. Spread on a plate to cool.
4) In a large bowl, combine the oranges & lychees.
5) Remove & discard the ginger from the syrup & pour the syrup over the fruit.
6) Mix in the mint & chill.
TO SERVE:
7) Spoon the fruit mixture into 8 small bowls. Add about 2tbsps crushed ice to each bowl and top w/ toasted coconut. Serve immediately.

http://www.chezpim.com/blogs/2007/03/cold_orange_and.html

Raisin Fruit Soup (Rosinakissell)

raisins were my childhood treat, so this sounds like a delicious way to liven up an old favorite :)

FROM NAMI-NAMI (Nami-Nami.blogspot.com)

(makes 4 servings)

200g seedless raisins
1.5L of water
sugar, to taste
1 cinnamon stick
3tbsp potato starch or cornstarch/cornflour
Directions:
1)Wash the raisins & soak in a bowl of boiled water overnight (the latter is not absolutely necessary, but it shortens the cooking period).
2)Place raisins & water into a saucepan & bring into a boil.
3) Season with sugar (careful here, as raisins are naturally sweet), throw in a cinnamon stick.
4) Simmer on a medium heat until raisins are all plump & softened.
5) Mix the starch w/some cold water & pour into the raisin soup, whisking constantly to avoid clumps. (If using potato starch, remove the saucepan from the heat the moment it starts to bubble lightly again. If using corn starch/cornflour, bring into a boil & simmer for couple of minutes.)
6) Pour into dessert bowls & sprinkle some sugar on top.
7) Serve with whipped cream, curd/farmer's cheese cream or softened vanilla ice cream.

http://nami-nami.blogspot.com/2009/03/rosinakissell-aka-raisin-fruit-soup.html

Orange & Nut Date Cups

just plain nutty ;)

FROM NOOSCHI: A FOOD DIARY (nooschi.com)
350g dates
1/2cup toasted walnuts, chopped and crushed
1/4cup toasted almonds, ground
1/4cup toasted almonds, chopped and crushed
1/4cup toasted macadamia nuts, chopped and crushed
1/4cup toasted sesame seeds
2tbsp freshly squeeezed orange juice
1tbsp orange zest
2tsp rose water
1tsp ground flax seed
Directions:
1) Chop up & crush the dates & nuts into small pieces
2) Place all of the ingredients into a food processor & chop until it becomes a pasty date mixture
3) Place the date mixture into a mixing bowl, & continue to mix with a fork for a few minutes to ensure you mash up all of the date chunks
4) Line a mini muffin tin with wax paper. (My muffin tins 2 inches in diameter, & 1 1/4 inches deep)
5) Drop the date mixture into each muffin tin cup & fill it to the top
6) Press the date mixture tightly into the muffin tin cup w/a small spoon
7) Cover each muffin tin cup filled w/date mixture w/wax paper
8) Refigerate for 2 hours & serve.
TO SERVE:
9) dust the date cups lightly w/icing sugar, and garnished with grated orange peel.

**NOTE: When the mixture is left at room temperature for too long, it gets very soft.

http://www.nooschi.com/2008/11/orange-and-nut-date-cups.html

Peanut Sweet (Chikki)

also called Pallipatti, an indian sweet. and they look scrumptious!

FROM BHOJANAMU (bhojanamu.blogspot.com)

1cup peanuts

1cup grated jaggery

1tsp ghee

1/2cup water

Directions:

1) Dry roast the peanuts in a heavy bottom vessel till it becomes golden brown.

2) Let it cool for a while & peel the brown layered skin . (To peel , take handful of peanuts and gently rub in your hands . Now gently blow the loose skin.)

3) In a cooker, add grated jaggery & water & heat it on medium flame.

4) When its boiling add ghee & stir it for a while. Boil till the syrup thickens. (You will know the thickness when you take small drop of syrup on a plate & add a drop of water. If it come easily out of the plate without sticking then its done.)

5) Now add peanuts & stir for a minute .

6) Take it in to a ghee or oil applied plate, so that it doesn't stick to the plate.

7) Let it cool for a while & make small round balls out of it.

http://bhojanamu.blogspot.com/2009/02/peanut-sweet-chikki.html

Pukka Pineapple w/Bashed-up Mint Sugar

not only does this look ridiculously simple, but the instructions for this recipe are fabulous, especially '5' .. if only i had cable i might think of watching his show. hmmm

FROM JAMIE OLIVER (JamieOliver.com)
(makes 4 servings)
1 ripe pineapple
optional: natural yoghurt, to serve
4 heaped tbsps caster sugar
1 handful of fresh mint
Directions:
1) Cut both ends off the pineapple & peel the skin with a knife, removing any little black bits.
2) Then cut the pineapple into quarters & remove the slightly less tasty core, which I usually discard or suck on while preparing the rest of the dish. Finely slice your quarters, lengthways, as thin as you can
3) Lay out flat in one or two layers on a large plate. Don't refrigerate this – just put it to one side.
4) Take the plate to the table after dinner w/a pot of yoghurt that can be passed round
5) Return with a pestle & mortar with the sugar in it. (Your family or guests will probably think you've gone mad, especially if you ignore them while you do this),
6) pick the mint leaves & add them to the sugar.
7) Bash the hell out of it in the pestle & mortar at the table. You'll see the sugar change colour and it will smell fantastic. It normally takes about a minute to do if you've got a good wrist action.
8) Sprinkle the mint sugar over the plate of pineapple – making sure you don't let anyone nick any pineapple before you sprinkle the sugar over. What a fantastic thing. If you have any leftovers, you could always make a piña colada with them.

**NOTES: Buy yourself a ripe pineapple. It should smell slightly sweet and you should be able to remove the leaves quite easily.

http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/dessert-recipes/pukka-pineapple-with-bashed-up-mint-suga

Orange & Rhubarb Jelly

with a mix of jelly & liqueur this dessert could be very neat [read: scandalous ;)] .... so maybe try it out before serving the little ones?

FROM A SLICE OF CHERRY PIE (aSliceofCherryPie.blogspot.com)

500g rhubarb

Juice of half an orange

Approximately 150g caster sugar

3 Gelatine leaves

50ml of Cointreau

Directions:

1) Chop the rhubarb into equal sizes & add to a pan along with the sugar & orange juice.

2) Cook over a low heat for about 20min, until the rhubarb is soft and has released its juices.

3) Take off the heat & strain it through a sieve.

4) Once it's strained stir in the Cointreau & then taste the mixture – you may want to add more sugar, cointreau or orange juice.

5) Soak the gelatine leaves in water for a few minutes then add them to the rhubarb liquid & stir to dissolve.

6) Pour the liquid into glasses or jelly moulds & allow to cool before putting into the fridge to set.

http://asliceofcherrypie.blogspot.com/2008/03/orange-and-rhubarb-jelly.html

Mustache Monday- Hall of Shame Edition.

March 2, 2009

By Lindsay Britton

For the past few weeks, Mustache Monday has profiled some of the best mustaches in professional sports, both past and present. Now, we want to show you that having a mustache isn’t all about driving a Camaro/ attending orgies/ listening to White Snake/ having restraining orders filed against you/ being awesome. This week, we give you a look at the dark side of mustaches with:

The Mustache Hall of Shame.

1- Matt Hasselback.
The Crime: Informing the referee at an overtime coin toss that “We want the ball, we’re gonna score,” then proceeding to throw an interception that was returned for the game winning TD. In the playoffs, no less. He also attempted this feeble, Pink Panther-esque mustache, guaranteeing him a spot in the Mustache Hall of Shame.

2- Robin Yount
The Crime: While Yount’s career numbers landed him in the Baseball Hall of Fame, his mustache never could keep up, being overshadowed by Wade Boggs and Don Mattingly when it came to American League mustache supremacy.

3- Karl Malone
The Crime: In addition to playing for the Utah Jazz, Malone also sported this deplorable ‘stache that was the envy of no one. Malone cited a Utah state law that forbid “mustache growing or anything fun” as the reason for his paltry effort, but our judges didn’t buy it, pointing to the fact that his mustache didn’t improve when he joined the Los Angeles Lakers.

4- Jeff Kent
The Crime: While fist-fighting your own teammate (especially when said teammate is Barry Bonds) should put you in line for some sort of Humanitarian Award, Kent’s mustache lent him no credibility with the Mustache Hall of Shame, who cited Kent’s lack of mustache creativity as the reason for his Hall of Shame selection. One judge commented “He looks like a software designer. This guy definitely doesn’t know how to party.”

http://blog.ingamenow.com/2009/03/02/mustache-monday-hall-of-shame-edition/

Warm Fruit Salad w/Orange Maple Sauce

after all this chocolate, having some delicious fruit desserts might do some good :) and who can resist the fabulousness of tropical fruits..mmm

FROM DELIGHTFUL DELICACIES (DelightfulDelicacies.blogspot.com)
2 bananas, halved lengthwise
2tsp lemon juice
1 mango, sliced
4 slices pineapple, halved and cored
1tbsp brown sugar
1tsp cinnamon
oil for brushing pan
ORANGE MAPLE SAUCE
3/4 cup orange juice (we pureed a few strawberries in it)
1 1/2tbsp Maple Syrup (or 2tbsp rum)
2tbsp brown sugar
Directions:
1) Brush the banana w/the lemon juice, then toss all the fruit in the cinnamon and sugar. Set aside.
2) Combine the orange juice, syrup, & brown sugar in a small saucepan & bring to a boil.
3) Reduce heat simmer until the mixture thickens to a sauce consistency, about 15min.
4) Keep warm. Heat fry pan over medium low heat & brush with oil.
5) Add the fruit and cook 2-3min on each side or until golden brown & heated through.
6) Serve w/sauce spooned over. It's yummy served alongside some yogurt or as in the picture, coconut.


http://delightfuldelicacies.blogspot.com/2008/04/warm-fruit-salad-with-orange-maple.html

Coco Choco Cluster

it has been far too long! ..okay so maybe only a week. either way, these delectable treats seemed like the perfect way to start back again :)

FROM 101 COOKBOOKS (101cookbooks.com)
(makes 36 clusters)
2 1/2cups finely shredded unsweetened coconut, lightly toasted and cooled
1/2cup toasted almonds, cooled and chopped
7-8oz dark chocolate, chopped
1tbsp finely ground espresso beans (optional)
a big grain finishing salt - if you can get your hands on a smoked one, great
Directions:
1) Line a baking sheet w/parchment paper or a Silpat.
2) Combine the coconut & almonds in a large bowl.
3) Place the chocolate in a double boiler (or a bowl placed over a bit of simmering water) to melt along with the ground espresso.
4) Pour the chocolate over the coconut mixture & stir to combine.
5) Let cool a few minutes and then drop by the tablespoonful onto baking sheet.
6) Finish with a few grains of salt on top of each.

*Notes: The mixture will be a bit crumbly, but will set as the chocolate cools. If your kitchen is on the cool side the clusters will set up over the course of an hour or so. If you want to speed up the process a bit, pop them in the refrigerator.

http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/coco-choco-clusters-recipe.html

Mustache Monday- Lanny McDonald

February 16, 2009

By Lindsay Britton

Lanny McDonald and his red “Walrus” mustache played sixteen seasons in the NHL, playing for the Maple Leafs, Rockies, and Flames. McDonald’s wily mustache, which seemed to defy both logic and gravity, was the main reason behind the NHL’s decision to institute a league-wide mustache policy in 1986 that forbade players from growing comparable mustaches. According to inside sources, the league feared that a “mustache arms race” would open up too many old Cold War wounds. Thus, new league rules mandated that a mustache of McDonald’s caliber is only allowed to be sported by one player per season.

Currently, George Parros of the Anaheim Ducks is the only player allowed to wear such a mustache, which can transition from the hockey rink to the set of an amateur porn video with ease.

McDonald netted exactly 500 goals during his NHL career, and finished with 506 assists for a total of 1006 career points.However, his scoring prowess and Hockey Hall of Fame induction pale in comparison to McDonald’s achievements in the 1989 NHL playoffs, when McDonald’s mustache joined with his Grizzly Adams-esque beard. The result? McDonald captained his team to a Stanley Cup victory over the Montreal Canadiens, thereby establishing the mustache as the measuring stick by which all future team captains would be judged. McDonald went out on top, retiring a Stanley Cup and mustache champion after the 1989 season.

Unlike most former mustache sporting athletes, McDonald didn’t get rid of the mustache after his playing days. In fact, thanks to tireless grooming and an intense commitment to follicle health, McDonald’s mustache remains in “game shape” to this very day.

http://blog.ingamenow.com/2009/02/16/mustache-monday-lanny-mcdonald-2/

BREAKING NEWS- Detroit Lions traded to Canadian Football League.

February 19, 2009

By Lindsay Britton

After an 0-16 season, big changes were expected in the Motor City, but no one could have seen this coming.

Early this morning the Detroit Lions franchise was traded, in its entirety, to the CFL, for twenty-five pairs of hockey skates and a brochure about universal health care. Commissioner Roger Goodell praised the move, saying “Well, they’re somebody else’s problem now. And with these skates we can finally organize an office hockey game.” Goodell also plans to forward the health-care brochure to a local government representative. Goodell said the deal came after years of what can only be described as the Lions outright refusal to field even a decent team. Rumors out of the league offices are that former Lions GM Matt Millen’s “wide receiver drafting fetish” didn’t help matters either.

The CFL commissioner, who according to episodes of South Park is named either Terrance or Phillip, had this to say: “Well, twenty-five pairs of skates is a lot to give up, especially when you consider what we’re getting in return, but we felt compelled to help the American people anyway we could.” When asked whether “help” was a reference to the state of the American health-care system, the Canuck replied: "Taking the Detroit Lions off of the American public’s hands will do more than universal health care ever could.” He also added “No one should have to pay for that,” referring to anything Detroit Lions related.

The big question now for CFL officials is what to do with the newly acquired franchise. The rumors are varied, ranging from assimilation into the league all the way to stripping the team down "for parts", taking helmets, waters bottles, cleats, etc. One CFL official suggested that the Lions be used as a “what not to do” guide not only for the CFL, but professional sports in general. When asked whether or not the Lions coaching staff would be retained in any capacity, the CFL commissioner, who surprisingly bears no resemblance to a South Park character, said “Probably not. Whoever was running that team before didn’t appear to take football knowledge or competency into account when hiring. I think it’s best for all parties if these guys just pursue different avenues of employment.”

Detroit area politicians, surprisingly, have come out in praise of the trade, believing that not having a losing franchise like the Lions around will increase self-esteem and jump-start commerce in the economically- battered city. One official quipped “Hopefully they’ll buy Ford trucks to move all their stuff north. It’s the least they could do for drafting Joey Harrington and Charles Rogers.”

Luckily, Detroit sports fans won’t have to wait long for their next opportunity to watch live sporting futility, as opening day for the Detroit Tigers is April 6th.

http://blog.ingamenow.com/2009/02/19/breaking-news-detroit-lions-traded-to-canadian-football-league-2/

Class Projects, Who Needs 'Em!

okay, this is terribly embarassing.. but because i am such a huge dork i decided to do my class project on my blog. we're supposed to conduct market research, and our teacher said we were allowed to fabricate our answers as long as we had the proper methodology. however, my aforementioned nerdiness means I am going to post it anyway. and i guess it would be wonderful to know anyways as well.

if you are procrastinating/bored, and actually do complete it. if you would send it to LJac207@gmail.com it would super appreciated. :) eep projects

1) Favorite Type of Dessert(choose one):
a) Fruit
b) Ice Cream/Sorbet
c) Chocolate ..Anything Chocolate

2) What best describes you as a chef (choose one)
a)I love to make food
b)I will make food, if there’s nothing to microwave
c)My kitchen is just for show

3) Do you or any of your family members have intolerance/allergy to (choose all that apply)
a)Gluten
b)Casein
c)Lactose
d)Wheat
e)Other (please mention)---

4) If you checked Gluten/Wheat: do you have any substitutes you enjoy using?
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5) If you check Lactose/Casein: do you have any substitutes you enjoy using?
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6) Do you currently follow a (choose all that apply)
a)Gluten free diet
b)Casein Free diet
c)Vegetarian diet
d)Vegan diet
e)Lactose Free Diet
f)Wheat Free Diet
g)Other specialized diet (please mention)---

7) How did you hear of Naturally Gluten-Free
a)Twitter
b)Facebook
c)Squidoo
d)Other ------

8) Additional Comments: -----

Icy, Spicy Cantaloupe & Cucumber Paletas

when it's raining outside popsicles should be the last thing on my mind.. but the whole sweet & spicy thing reminds me of mexico. and warmth. and sun. :D

FROM YUM SUGAR (yumsugar.com)

(makes 6 popsicles)

1/2 medium cantaloupe, peeled & roughly chopped
1/2 cucumber, peeled & roughly chopped

1 jalapeño, seeded and cleaned, roughly chopped

1/2 cup sugar (optional)

lime sliced (optional)
Directions:
1) Puree cantaloupe, cucumber, & jalapeño in a blender.

2) Add sugar to the liquid if it is too spicy or not sweet enough.

3) Fill up Popsicle molds. Place in freezer & wait patiently for 6 hours to freeze. Serve with a slice of lime.

http://www.yumsugar.com/1903008

Mustache Monday: Wade Boggs We Salute You

Feb9, 2009
by Lindsay Britton

In what I can only hope will be a permanent endeavor, every Monday I will be profiling a mustachio’d athlete from the past or present, in hopes of raising mustache awareness worldwide. Today’s athlete: Wade Boggs.

A life-time .328 hitter, Boggs dominated opposing pitching the same way he dominated facial hair.

While most remember Boggs for his 12 consecutive All-Star appearances or 5 batting titles, he will be remembered most fondly for winning the American League Mustache title over Yankee first baseman Don Mattingly for the years 1982-1992, inclusive. Judges deemed that the thickness of the mustache, combined with the last name “Boggs,” virtually guaranteed him the title. His 11 consectutive Mustache Titles remain a Major League record to this day.

Boggs’ mustache landed him a roster spot on Mr. Burns’ team of ringers in an episode of “The Simpsons,” being famously punched out by Barney Gumble in an argument over British Prime Ministers. This marked the pinnacle of Boggs’ mustache career.

Sadly, he would lose the Mustache Title in 1993 after an accident while trimming forced him to shave off the mustache in its entirety. The time it took to grow back would cost Boggs dearly, as it allowed Rafael Palmeiro to sneak in and steal that years award.

Some say that the ‘93 season marked a decline for Boggs. While he was always in the running, he never again captured the Mustache Title, retiring after the ‘99 season sporting an abridged version of the mustache that had made him a fan favorite.

Boggs’ great play and even greater mustache landed him in the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005. And, fittingly, in 2007 he was a part of the inaugural group inducted into the Mustaches in Sport Hall of Fame.

http://blog.ingamenow.com/2009/02/02/mustache-monday-wade-boggs-we-salute-you/