The Brandstatter Blog
Part of my personality, and what many people feel was part of my success as a broadcaster, was my passion for the event I was covering. That continues to this day. When something happens in my area of interest, which happens to be sports, football in particular, or broadcasting, or media, that raises my passion instincts, I like to get my opinion out there, just as food for thought.
You don’t have to like it, or agree with it…it’s just something I like to do. I have found that faithful friends and fans who have followed me over the years enjoy when I sound off. So, I sound off occasionally. It’s like posting on Facebook, it may not happen often, but I wanted a spot on the website to opine when I felt the urge. This is that spot!
Categories
Scalloped Potato/Ham/Cheese
Here’s a recipe from the 1974 Detroit Tigers players cookbook. Remember a relief pitcher named…
Bread and Butter Pudding with Irish Whiskey Sauce
This is a really good dessert for anyone who loves a sweet bread pudding. It…
The Regular Season – Not a Sure Thing
As we enter into the finals in both the NBA, and the Stanley Cup playoffs…
Salmon Pineapple Dip/Spread
Hawaii is a magical place. We’ve been fortunate to travel there on a number of…
Southern Sweet Grilled Pork Chops
This recipe came out of the old favorite “We need to use this stuff, or…
Happy 50th-Reggie McKenzie Foundation
Recently, I was honored to once again help out my good friend Reggie McKenzie and…
Sports Gambling – The New Normal?
This commentary post has been a long time coming for me. Way back when, I…
Tuna Corn Chowder
In our travels to Hawaii, we found a ton of cookbooks in little local bookshops…
Easy-Easy Fruit Dip
This is about as easy as it gets. It’s also a surprise because it livens…
Acorn Squash and Applesauce
Acorn Squash and Applesauce This recipe comes from a cookbook called “Renaissance Cuisine.” Believe it…
My Left Handed, Under the Table, Fire-Brewed, Turkey Chili Supreme
Great title huh? Anyway, this is my own concoction. This didn’t come from a cookbook,…
Colcannon Potatoes
Colcannon Potatoes If you are interested in an Irish all-time great recipe, it is Colcannon…
Rest in Peace – Jerry Green
So sorry to hear of the passing of long time Detroit newspaper sports columnist Jerry…
Apple-Grape-Honey Peanut Butter Salad
Apple Salad with Honey Peanut Dressing This was a real find for me. It comes…
Chad Henne Retires & Back Up QB’s
I felt moved to post this after a couple of comments I read after…
Congratulations Tom – A Career for the Ages
(I actually wrote this about a year ago when Tom Brady retired the first time.…
Christmas 2022-My Top Christmas Movie List
Christmas Movies This little essay formed in my head during Christmas season. It has nothing…
The Lloyd Carr Tunnel
Hi everyone, wanted to get to this before too long, because I am very pleased…
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 2022 Induction Night
Just wanted to update you guys on last week, and while you were trying to…
A Trip to the Fair!
Hi Gang, Todays post in kind of different. I’m kind of waxing philosophical after a…
A Busy First Summer of Retirement
Wow, I can't believe it's been June 4th since I last posted. It's been a…
Book Review: A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck
What a great book. A wonderful little read. It is actually a childrens book, and…
Root Beer Pulled Pork Recipe
A Delicious Root Beer Pulled Pork Gameday Recipe Made for Saturdays! Here is an easy…
Book Review: Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton
Amazing true story of a group of special forces hero’s who entered Afghanistan on the…