Kandy - July 2023
Kandy - July 2023
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Marissa Everhart has racked up every
Kandy accolade imagineable in Kandy.
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Ron Kuchler
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SHERA
BECHARD
Even our Kandy girls to the
north love the red, white and
blue. The one-time girlfriend of
Hugh Hefner invented the term
“frisky friday”.
Los Angeles, CA
Profession: Model
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JESSICA
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“I did get to choose what
I wanted but of course it
had to be approved by
Kandy. I know it was
kind of hard for them,
because the magazine is
very sexy and upscale
but I also wanted the
pictorial to represent
me. So here ya’ go! The
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drinking, BBQ, swim-
ming and overall… I just
really love our country!!
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better way to show love
to our great country than
by really showing the
love! Ron (Kandy Mag
creator) should be happy
I didn’t pull out my beer
pong table!!”
AMERICAN
MUSCLE
CARS
Cars list not include the two The third entry on our list is the
cars from Bullitt, the greatest car 1972 Chevy Chevelle 2-door
BG@RDØÚKLØDUDQ Ø"DQS@HMKXØMNSØSGHRØ convertible. Built on a larger
one. platform than the ’68 Mustang
GT or the ’68 Charger RT 440,
1968 Ford Mustang GT the Chevelle SS Convertible seen
2-Door Coupe here sat six comfortably.
First up is the 1968 Ford Mustang
GT 2-Door Coupe. This is one of Fun Fact:
the two actual cars used in the In 1972, the averages were…
ÚKLØ!TKKHSS Ø Household Income $11,800
Home Price $27,550
Fun Fact: Gallon of Gas $0.55
In 1968 the 302-cid V-8 replaced
the “289” midyear and was a Vehicle Details:
medium-riser version of Ford’s Car Type 2-Door Convertible
premiere race engine, the 427- Curb weight 3170 lbs
cid V-8 (rated at 390 horsepower). Dimensions 198.0 in long, 76.0 in
On April 1, the 428 Cobra Jet wide,
engine debut as part of an option Wheelbase 112.0 in
package aimed at enthusiasts.
Power 270 HBP
Car type 2-Door Coupe Engine type V-8
Curb weight 3347 lbs Displacement 7.4L, 454 cui
Dimensions 184 in long, 71 in Torque 390 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
1968 Dodge Charger R/T440
wide, 52 in high 0 to 60 mph 8.0 sec
2-Door Coupe
Wheelbase 108 in
Now it is time for the Ford
Mustang’s adversary from the
Powertrain specs
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Engine type V8
440.
Displacement 6.4L, 390 ci
Power 320HBP
Fun Fact:
Torque 427 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
The ’68 Dodge Charger was not
0-60 mph 6.3 seconds
manufactured in the color black,
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color of the Charger was yellow,
painted black to give it a more
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Powertrain specs
Engine type V8
Displacement 7.2L, 440 ci
Power 375 HBP
Torque 480 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
0-60 mph 6.5 seconds
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KANDY TRAVEL
By Ron Kuchler
In 2019, California broke me. The state was driving beauty and diversity. Driving in on its western edge
me nuts. I had to escape. So, I chose Tennessee to through the great state of Arkansas, and crossing
getaway. In my lifetime, this was my second visit to the mighty Mississippi River, Memphis welcomes
Tennessee. When I was a child, age 7 or 8, our fam- you to Tennessee. Heading north and traversing
ily took a family vacation through the Appalachian eastward, Nashville, the country music capital of
Mountains. Back then, we visited Gatlinburg, Chat- the world, is a long weekend stop for anyone’s
tanooga, as well as Lookout Mountain, site of one bucket list. As you head east from Nashville to
of the more famous battles of the civil war. I still the Appalachian Mountains, the landscape is dot-
have the photos from that trip. It is one of my ear- ted with small lake communities with small-town
liest childhood memories as I recall a black bear values. If you are a golf enthusiast, a stop in Fair-
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few minutes. essary. Along Tennessee’s central southern border
is Lynchburg, home to the Jack Daniels distillery,
My 2019 summer visit took me to new sites and and in the southeastern corner of the state is Chat-
landmarks. It was an experience I will never forget. tanooga, famous for the Chattanooga Choo Choo.
The state is amazing. I was in awe of its majestic
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'DQDØ @QDØ LXØ ÚUDØ SNOØ QD@RNMRØ VGXØ 3DMMDRRDDØ HRØ Daniels distillery on their bucket list of places to
America’s Playground. visit. I am not a whiskey drinker, but JD is an iconic
brand. If you visit the distillery, purchase their top-
Nashville end tasting tour. The highlight of the tour for me
I could rave endlessly about Nashville. Downtown was the still house where we each were allowed a
-@RGUHKKDØHRØÚKKDCØVHSGØGNMJX SNMJRØVGDQDØSGDØADRSØ single sniff of the sour mash, one of the secrets to
collection of FREE live music exists in the world. If Jack Daniel’s whiskey. Inhale too much and you’ll
you stop into Tootsie’s, you may catch a glimpse of pass out; inhale just the right amount and you’ll be
Kandy girl Kindly behind the bar. If you visit during on cloud nine.
hockey season, make sure you take in a Predators’
game. I was fortunate to be there when my home- Memphis
town New York Rangers were in town and skated When speaking of Memphis, do you lead with the
away with a 2-1 win. If bar hopping or hockey is not fact that it is the home to Graceland or some of the
your cup of tea, there is the world-famous Grand best barbeque in America? Graceland, the home to
Ole Opry and Music Row to visit. Nashville is home the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll Elvis Presley, is a day trip
to Vanderbilt and Belmont Universities. One of the in itself. Spanning over 100 acres, you’ll work up
2020 US Presidential debates was held at Belmont. an appetite for some of that world-famous Mem-
phis barbeque. We hear Central BBQ is the place
to dine. It is known for its slow-smoked Memphis
style ribs. Yum.
Chattanooga
Chattanooga is a vibrant community, home to mi-
nor league baseball team the Chattanooga Look-
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just minutes to Lookout Mountain, and is close
proximity to Atlanta, Georgia… 118 miles away.
Knoxville / Gatlinburg
Due to print space constraints, I’ve lumped Knox-
ville and Gatlinburg together. Let us start with
Gatlinburg resting in the majestic Smoky Moun-
tains, on the border of The Great Smoky Mountains
National Park, the most visited national park in the
United States. If you visit Gatlinburg, set aside time
for a ride on the Ober Gatlinburg aerial tramway.
You’ll love the views.
LAUREN SMITTY
AMERICA'S HOTTEST
DOG WALKER
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ty this month. Lauren has a thriving dog walking
business called Social Canines (@socialcanines).
We can think of nothing hotter than seeing Lauren
come strutting down the boardwalk with 10 dogs
in the lead. We are proud to introduce Lauren
Smitty, America’s Hottest Dog Walker.
Q. How many pups can you walk at once? Most I’ve walked was 15 by myself.
Q. What about canines at home? How many do you own? I have 3 doggies. Petey is my 12-year-old
Golden Retriever. 4 years ago, on 4th of July weekend, I found out he had cancer and diagnosed months
to live, but he kicked cancers a**! Rebel is my 8-year-old Siberian Husky that lives up to his name. Lastly,
Maverick is my 5-year-old German Shepherd, who’s my big baby! They are the best.
Q. What is the best advice you can give to fellow dog owners?
It’s so important to build trust and a friendship between you and your dog. They are always watching
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to do or not to do something.
Q. We noticed hockey references. Does he get you on the ice often? On a scale of 1 – 10, how
good an ice skater are you?
He played hockey his whole life and takes me ice skating a lot. He played professionally for a few years
and we lived all over … Illinois, Florida, Colorado and even Slovakia. I try to get on the ice as much as
possible. I love it and I’m pretty good! I just can’t stop, so I skate into the boards. lol
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AN AMERICAN ICON
SABRETT®
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July. Unless you are Vegan or a Communist, you Sabrett® is the original food truck. Except in their
will enjoy a hot dog at some point this Summer. case, they are sold via pushcarts. These natural
With that in mind, we thought we would share our casing all-beef hot dogs made a cameo in Weekend
top 4 hot dogs at Bernie’s as the boys grabbed a Sabrett® dog
from their street corner pushcart. The only proper
Photos Credit Adobe Stock / tputman151
CLASSIC
AMERICAN BEERS
The Summer Beers of America are as diverse as the ethnic races that form this
great country. Stretching from sea to sea, American brewers offer beer lovers
a wide array of brew options. Whether you are a fan of old-time classics such
as Bud and Coors Light, or a connoisseur of new brews like Samuel Adams
Summer Ale and Karl Strauss’s Boat Shoes IPA, America’s brewers have a
beer to match your taste buds.
It’s red, white and blue can is unmistakable. It is If you are lucky enough to live in the Mountain
as American as a beer can be. Created in 1876, Time Zone, your ice cold Coors Light is brewed in
Budweiser is the godfather of American lagers. the Rockies, the Rocky Mountains that is. There
When you crack open a Bud, you know exactly may not be fresher water, in any beer, anywhere
what to expect. Raise a Bud this month, and salute else in the world. A staple these days in American
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to keep America’s citizens free. 1978, is an extremely youthful beer compared to
Budweiser. If you are watching the calories, or
BARLEY Two-row and six-row barley malt simply need a light beer alternative in the fridge for
OTHER INGREDIENTS Blend of Hops, Rice the Mrs. or the girlfriend, Coors Light will delight.
ABV 5%
MALTS Two-row lager malt, Moravian barley
(Per 12 Fl. Oz. Average Analysis) HOPS EXTRACT Natural extracts from whole hops
Calories: 145 Carbs: 10.6g Fat: 0g IBU 8 ABV 4.2%
ABV 7.2%
IBU 59
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miss kandy
marissa victoria
What is the best part of Summer? Girls in bikinis? Top-down convertibles? Weekends at the beach or
on the lake? How about Summer ‘cue as in barbecue? Here are three main courses to serve guests this
Summer that will leave them impressed at your culinary skills.
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planks. Crumble the brown sugar lightly over the
Ingredients SNOØNEØSGDØÚKDSR
• 2 Pre-Packaged 10-ounce to 12-ounce Cedar
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• Salt and Pepper but not directly over the heat source. Close the lid.
• Brown Sugar Cook for 25 minutes. You’ll want an ideal internal
temperature of the Salmon between 135 F and 150
Directions F. If you do not have a thermometer, the salmon
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packaged Cedar Plank Salmon Filets (you may also
order them online via Amazon Fresh) you can still Serve your guests straight from the planks. You
make them at home. You’ll need 6” to 14” of cedar may want to spruce up your presentation by plac-
planks you can purchase at your local hardware ing the planks on a platter surrounded by a warm
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the market, 10 to 12 ounces in weight.
TRI-TIP ROAST
(Serves 2 to 4)
Ingredients
• Tri-Tip Roast 1 ½ to 2 ½ lbs.
• Olive Oil
• Montreal Steak Seasoning
Photo Credit Adobe Stock BrentHofacker
Directions
Rinse tri-tip under cold water. Drizzle olive oil
over tri-tip. Generously apply Montreal Steak
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in plastic wrap. Place on plate or platter and re-
Ingredients frigerate between 2 to 24 hours.
• 1 Whole Chicken
• Olive Oil Prepare grill for direct and indirect medium-high
• 12 ounce can of Beer GD@SØBG@QBN@KØVHKKØQDMCDQØSGDØADRSØÛ@UNQ Ø/K@BDØ
• Salt and Pepper tri-tip directly over the heat source for 10 min-
• Paprika utes on each side. Move the tri-tip to a place on
• Garlic Powder the grill where no longer directly over the heat
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Directions tip. Cook additional 10 minutes. Insert meat ther-
Pre-heat grill to a temperature of medium-high mometer. If internal temp is 125 F or higher, the
heat. Fill an empty (tuna) can with wood pellets tri-tip is done. If not, cook for additional 5 to 10
with the lid on and put it near the coals or gas grill minutes.
burner to create smoke.
Remove the roast from the grill, set aside on a
Rinse chicken under cold water. Pat dry. Drizzle platter for 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting
olive oil on the chicken and inside the cavity of board, pour meat blood from platter into a small
the bird. Season entire chicken body with salt container, slice meat across the grain, and return
and pepper, paprika and garlic powder. Rub into sliced meat to platter. Pour blood from the rest-
the chicken ensuring you cover the crevices of ing stage and slicing stage over the top of the
the bird (between wings, thighs, legs and bird’s sliced meat. Serve and enjoy!
cavity).
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KANDY LIFESTYLE
1. The Heat – Charcoal or Gas number of off the shelf rubs or make your own.
In a hurry or have time to kill? Depending on the We prefer a mesquite rub. If you are grilling beef
answer to this question it will go a long way deter- kabobs, keep it simple. Marinade the MEAT 30
mining your choice of HEAT. You may have heard minutes before grill time; teriyaki is always a good
any self-respecting grillmaster would never use call. We have a great tri-tip recipe in a previous
gas and only resort to charcoal when there is a issue of Kandy magazine.
lack of wood for the smoker. That being said, if
you are entertaining this weekend go ‘coal. If you 4. The Side Dishes
V@MSØXNTQØLD@SØSNØG@UDØ@ØKHSSKDØÛ@UNQØEQNLØSGDØGD@SØ You’ve got a killer meal on the grill. Let’s give it
pick up some mesquite briquets. some company. Caesar salad always goes well
with chicken. Rica pilaf is a solid call to accom-
2. The Meat pany salmon, skewered shrimp and beef kabobs.
So, you have settled on the HEAT now it’s time Regardless of the meat n the grill, corn on the cob
to choose the MEAT. Let’s keep with the idea of is a must. Baby red potatoes, seasoned lightly
weekend entertaining. Steaks can get a little pric- with salt and pepper, quartered, sprinkled with
ey for a large group and ‘burgers and ‘dogs make olive oil, wrapped in tin foil and cooked off to the
you seem cheap. Ribs may seem like the obvious RHCDØNEØCHQDBSØÛ@LD ØFNØVDKKØVHSGØSQH SHO Ø
solution but that involves an extended cook time.
No, for your large group may we suggest chicken 5. The Beverage
and tri-tip. Feel free to throw on a slab of salmon Well done. You’ve assembled a good looking
or skewered shrimp. If tri-tip is a tad outside your ‘que. Hopefully, your guests remember that any
budget then consider beef kabobs which can BBQ is BYOB but in case they forget, add any of
easily be prepared using a cut of sirloin skewered these to go along. For chicken lovers, pair it with
with veggies. a chardonnay. Trip tip and beef kabob diners will
enjoy one of the summer beers found inside this
3. The Flavor – Rub or Sauce issue. Salmon and skewered shrimp lovers will
Now it’s on to the FLAVOR. There is nothing worse love an Arta tequila margarita.
than bland chicken. So, kick it up a notch with any
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KANDY LIFESTYLE
16 to 20 Uncooked Shrimp
If there is a local seafood market run down there
and get yourself some fresh, extra jumbo size
shrimp. No shrimping on the shrimp. If you don't
have a local seafood market, then your local gro-
cery market butcher counter will do.
• ¼ Cup Olive Oil
• 1 Cut Up Lime
• 1 Tspn Cayenne Pepper
• 2 Habanero Peppers (Jalapeno for less least
heat)
• 2 Cloves Fresh Garlic
• Fresh Rosemary
Remove the marinated shrimp from the fridge.
• Black Olives
• Toothpicks or Wooden Grill Skewers (no metal)
Wrap bacon around each individual shrimp.
Dice up the habanero peppers and garlic cloves.
Place a toothpick through each shrimp to hold the
bacon in place or if using grill skewers pierce the
Slice lime into quarter sections.
shrimp with the skewer, 3 to 4 shrimp per skewer.
In a mixing bowl combine olive oil, cayenne, and
Pull a sprig of Rosemary and place it in between
diced ingredients.
the shrimp and bacon.
Squeeze the juice from the lime into the mixing
Quickly, whisk the surface of the grill with olive oil
bowl and give it a quick whisk.
so as to reduce the likelihood of the shrimp stick-
ing to the surface of the grill.
Clean the shrimp.
Use a long, barbeque brush so as to not burn your-
Add the shrimp to the mixing bowl; stir until all the
self.
ingredients are coated.
Using tongs, gently place the shrimp on to the grill.
Pour the contents of the mixing bowl into an air
tight plastic bag and add the cut up pieces of lime.
Grill 5 minutes per side, turning gently with the
Seal and place in the fridge for 1 hour.
tongs.
Fire up the coals about 30 minutes prior to the con-
The shrimp will appear opaque when done.
clusion of the marinade time.
Remove from grill. Garnish plate with black olives
Remove the bacon from the package and cut the
and serve. Bon a petit!
slices in half.
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KANDY COVER GIRL
Q. A tropical storm
passed through your
neck of the woods.
COVER MODEL What was with the
wakeboarding down
EVERHART
never ones to let a hur-
ricane keep us from
some fun. Streets were
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paddle boards in the
jeep. So, we grabbed
some rope, tied them
to back of the jeep and
had an epic time surf-
ing in the streets. Fun-
ny thing was our silly
idea went viral around
the world, reaching
news station all the
way in London.
MINOR LEAGUE
BASEBALL
Minor League Baseball is part of the fabric of America. The Durham Bulls are probably the most famous
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rural communities of America, the heartbeat of America, are dozens of minor league baseball teams.
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Los Angeles, and Chicago it is not a liberal application. If you ever wondered what life would be like if
you worked for a business that owned a monopoly, Major League Baseball put it on display last year.
Baseball seized the pandemic opportunity to reorganize its minor league baseball system. With that in
mind, here is a handful of entertaining minor league baseball names.
AMARILLO SOD POODLES east of Amarillo, the Tower Station and U-Drop Inn
Cafe is one of Route 66’s most recognizable his-
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chose the name, attributing it to the population of toric buildings. And west of Amarillo is the famous
prairie dogs in the Texas Panhandle. Midpoint Cafe - located at the midpoint of Route
,@INQØ+D@FTDØ EÚKH@SHNMØ QHYNM@Ø#H@LNMCA@BJR 66. Adventure seekers may enjoy a zip line across
[Link]/Amarillo the canyon at the Palo Duro Zip Line Adventure
Park. The Palo Duro Canyon State Park is our na-
The Sod Poodles were founded in 2019. Located tion’s second-largest canyon. Do we even need to
in the largest city in the Texas Panhandle, the Ari- tell you what is our nations’ largest?
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the Sod Poodles play in HODGETOWN stadium,
Amarillo, Texas. The Sod Poodles were originally
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Sod Poodle alum Taylor Trammell played in his
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this year.
2021 is the inaugural season for the Rocket City Trash Pandas. Their inaugural season was originally
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in their history was against another team in our feature, the Chattanooga Lookouts on May 4th, 2021.
Southpaw pitcher Reid Detmers has been selected to the 2021 All-Star Futures Game.
If you go… the Rocket City Trash Pandas games are played in Madison, part of Huntsville, Alabama’s
metropolitan range. Huntsville is a two-hour drive from either Nashville or Chattanooga. Birmingham,
Alabama is only 90 minutes away.
What to do pre/post ballgame… outside of visiting the Earth’s largest space museum, the U.S. Space
& Rocket Center, there does not appear to many options for activities unless you are into axe throwing.
Huntsville is home to several museums, besides the aforementioned U.S. Space & Rocket Center, so if
you are an Alabama history buff, you have that going for you.
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What to do pre/post ballgame…Wichita is home to many microbreweries. The wide selection includes
River City Brewing Co., Wichita Brewing Co. & Pizzeria, Hopping Gnome Brewing Company, Augustino
Brewing Company and Third Place Brewing, to name a few.
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