Register to Win NC State Grill Topper

Register to win yourself a NC State Grill Topper by going to http://www.jaymeblackmon.com/. Our thanks go out to Blogmaster Jayme Blackmon as he helps spread the word and brings Grill Topper cheer to all of the college football fans across the country.

UNI Added To Spring 2010 Line

In continued efforts to ramp up the production to meet fans' demand of the Grill Topper line of products, Designcast Specialties has added yet another school to the Spring 2010 line. This time, it's the University of Northern Iowa Panthers. Panther product will be available in all three sizes of the Grill Topper, a Grill Glove, BBQ Jersey Apron, and a 3-piece set of BBQ Tools. Products will be available in early 2010 on http://www.thegrilltopper.com/ and retail stores across Iowa.

Grill Topper Adds South Carolina To Product Mix

Designcast Specialties recently added the South Carolina Gamecocks as an official licensed partner. Future products will consist of all three sizes of Grill Toppers, Grill Gloves, BBQ Tools, and Aprons. Watch for South Carolina product to make it's debut at the Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show in Las Vegas this January.

The Grill Topper Now Conquers Breakfast

Over the last several weeks, I've had the priviledge of working with Lori Writer, a talented writer from the Minneapolis-based magazine called The Heavy Table. The magazine focuses on "telling stories of food & drink - from roots to table - in the Upper Midwest." An honest voice for the industry, with a positive vibe - they simply call it the way they see it. Fortunately, Lori has endeared herself to find all sorts of interesting uses for our Minnesota Gophers Grill Topper and we have the pleasure of seeing the fruits of her labor.

In her most recent article, she examines tailgating menus at the brand new TCF Bank Stadium on the campus of the U of Minnesota. Our Grill Topper was part of the french toast experiment, and as you can see from the above photo, it aims to please.

Thanks to Lori Writer (lori@heavytable.com) and the whole staff at The Heavy Table for their great work!

NCAA Aprons Set To Launch January 2010

An exciting bit of product development news - The Grill Topper has launched production on the all new BBQ Jersey Apron - set to release this upcoming January at America's Mart in Atlanta, GA and also at the Sports Licensing & Tailgate Show in Las Vegas, NV.

This isn't your mom's old kitchen apron...One of the most notable characteristics of this premium apron is its color and design. The overall design of the apron is influenced by the design of the team's football jersey - something that die-hard fans will truly appreciate. The 100% heavyweight cotton apron also features adjustable straps on the neck and around the waist. No more tying strings behind your back.

The Grill Topper BBQ Jersey Aprons are officially licensed with over 30 NCAA teams and will be available online (http://www.thegrilltopper.com/) and at official Grill Topper e-tail partners and retail stores.

More information will be available over the coming weeks - keep an eye on our blog and website for more updates regarding this and another product launch...