U.S. Grand Prix Preview

It is hard to believe that there are only four races left in 2017. The next one is the closest to home at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. Then we are on to Mexico, Brazil, and the final race at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. Lewis looks in position to win the Championship, but with Forumla One you never know what is around the corner. I am hoping for some last minute excitement! 

To tide us over until the weekend, here is some more epic F1 art from around the web:

Ferrari and Renault have yet to release their U.S. GP Posters, but if any of their past posters are a sign of things to come, I am excited to see them. 

 

For the U.S. GP, there are so many recipes I have in mind. It is difficult to choose what to make for one's own country. What dishes exemplify the United States? Burgers. Apple Pie. Barbecue. Steak and Potatoes. Corn on the cob. Fried Chicken. Bourbon. The list goes deliciously on. 

My addiction to cookbooks has not been a help in this matter. It just exacerbates my indecision. I have some excellent classics and some of my favorite bloggers and restaurantuers on my shelves just begging to be opened and a thousand recipes to be made. And of course Betty Crocker's Picture Cookbook with tips for the woman on the go! 

Last year we went full Texan with Fried Chicken, Calabacitas, and Palomas all from Texas Monthly and all delicious. 

What would you make? I think am going to go with some personal favorites and some American classics: My brother-in-law's Pulled Pork, Creamy Macaroni and Cheese, Southern Cabbage and Collard slaw, and for dessert, well you'll just have to wait and see. 

Last but not least for today, a little extra fun this week: the F1 YouTube channel shared a video of this years drivers sharing a little bit about their cooking talents (or lack there of)...