Live at 35,000 Feet w/ Green River Ordinance

http://www.blogsouthwest.com/video/california-dreamin-green-river-ordinance

Green River Ordinance performs "Healing Touch" from their upcoming album to be released in 2012 at Oakland International Airport. Produced by Stephen M. Keller, Southwest Airlines 2011

Live at 35,000 Feet w/ Mat Kearney

http://www.blogsouthwest.com/video/crossing-another-item-mat-kearneys-bucket-list

Mat Kearney surprises Southwest Airline customers with an inflight concert on the "Live in the Vineyard" Southwest Airlines jet!!!

Live at 35,000 Feet w/ SafetySuit

http://www.blogsouthwest.com/video/safetysuits-inflight-surprise

After appearing in Denver at the Southwest Porch at Skyline Park, SafetySuit surprised one of our flights with an inflight concert. Here's one of the singles from their new album. They'll be performing at Live in the Vineyard in Napa, CA which runs Nov. 5 - 7, 2011

Holiday Recipe's from "Tried and True"

Pecan Butter Brittle

Submitted by: Pam Cage, Cage Ranch
Wild Horse, CO

2   cups pecan halves, or other nuts

1  cup sugar

1/2  cup dark corn syrup

4 tbsp butter

1 inch square of paraffin

2 tsp baking soda

Microwave the sugar, syrup and butter together for 3 minutes on high.  Stir in the paraffin until melted. Stir in the nuts.  Mix well and microwave on high for 7-12 minutes.  Watch carefully and check several times to make sure they don't burn. While that is cooking, prepare cookie sheets by lining with foil and spaying with cooking spray.  When the brittle mixture is done cooking, add the baking soda, quickly stir and pour onto the prepared cookie sheets.  Let cool and break into pieces.  Store in an airtight container or freeze for later use.

Jody's Cheeseburger Soup with a Kick

Submitted by: Jody Buck, Wray Cattle Company
Wray, CO

1 lb. ground beef

3/4 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup shredded carrots

3/4  cup diced celery

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried parsley flakes

4 tbsp butter or margarine, divided

3 cups chicken broth

1/4  cup flour

10-12 oz processed american cheese, cubed

1 1/2 cups milk

3/4 tsp salt

1/4-1/2 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp lemon pepper

1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes

1 cup salsa

 or

1 10 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies.

1/3 cup sour cream

Brown beef in a sauce pan, drain and set aside.  In the same sauce pan sauté onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in 1 tablespoon of butter until vegetables are tender - about 10 minutes.  Transfer to a large stockpot.  Add broth and beef, bring to a boil.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes.  Meanwhile, in a small skillet melt remaining butter.  Gradually whisk in flour.  Cook and stir for 3-5 minutes or until bubbly.  Add to soup by gradually whisking in.  Bring soup to a boil.  Cook and stir for 2 minutes.  Reduce heat to low.  Add cheese, milk, salt, peppers and salsa.  Cook and stir until the cheese melts.  Remove from the heat and blend in the sour cream.  Great with crushed corn chips on top. 

ZZ Ward "Move Like You Stole It"

ZZ Ward performance at Duckhorn Vineyards at "Aloft Hotels presents Live in the Vineyard VIII", Sunday November 6, 2011.

Rebecca Pidgeon "Disintegration Man"

Rebecca Pidgeon performs at the historic Uptown Theatre in Downtown Napa for "Aloft Hotels presents Live in the Vineyard VIII", on Saturday November 5th, 2011.

SafetySuit "Get Around This"

SafetySuit performs at the historic Uptown Theatre in Downtown Napa for "Aloft Hotels presents Live in the Vineyard VIII", on Saturday November 5th, 2011.

Patrick Stump "Everybody wants Somebody"

Patrick Stump at the historic Uptown Theatre Napa for "Aloft Hotels presents Live in the Vineyard VIII" on Saturday November 5th.

The Martin Harley Band "Honeybee"

The Martin Harley Band performs in the Miner Family Vineyard caves on November 3, 2011.

Michelle Branch "Everywhere"

Michelle Branch performs in the historic Hudson House at Beringer Vineyards for "Aloft Hotels presents Live in the Vineyard VIII", November 5th, 2011.