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At 18th Annual NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem, Coast Packing’s ProCharger Pro Mod Camaro to Blaze Through Bradenton — and Light Up Lard & Tallow Hot Spots in Sarasota, Tampa-St. Pete

March 2, 2020

Kicking off the racing season at the 18th Annual NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem, Coast Packing Company CEO Eric R. “Goose” Gustafson will take his ’69 ProCharger Pro Mod Camaro to the Gulf Coast -- and give roaring shout-outs to leading restaurant kitchens in the process. Coast brings to Bradenton online gastronomic #FatMap941, trumpeting 26 stellar spots in the Tampa/St. Petersburg/Sarasota area that feature lard and beef tallow on the menu.

As the 2020 PDRA Season Kicks Off, Coast Packing Returns to the Drag Strip with Its World-Beating Camaro — And Fast #FatMaps for Every Spot on the Circuit

February 10, 2020

As sure as the calendar flips into a new year, the PDRA, the the Professional Drag Racers Association, swings into action -- and that means the roaring return of Coast Packing Company CEO Eric R. “Goose” Gustafson’s and his ’69 ProCharger Pro Mod Camaro (along with the skinny on the very best places to score awesome dishes prepared with lard and/or beef tallow).

Bacon and Smoked Gouda Quiche

December 22, 2019

This Bacon and Smoked Gouda Quiche recipe, submitted by Kellie Braddell of West Point, California, took third place in our annual #LardLovers Recipe Contest. The contest drew homegrown recipes -- savory and sweet alike -- from around the country. Her winning quiche is savory, flavorful, and has a deliciously flakey crust!

Strawberry Rhubarb Skillet Cake

December 15, 2019

This Strawberry Rhubarb Skillet Cake recipe, submitted by Lisa Keys of Kennett Square, Penn, took second place in our third annual #LardLovers Recipe Contest. The contest drew homegrown recipes -- savory and sweet alike -- from around the country. Her winning cake has a nice overall balance of sweet and tart. It is easy to make with readily accessible ingredients. And it can be made with or without a cast iron pan and still achieve great results!

Brenda Watts of Gaffney (and her crumble carrot cake caramel cheesecake) takes top honors in Coast Packing’s 3rd Annual #LardLovers Recipe Contest

December 13, 2019

Preparing an epic cheesecake with flavors to spare, Brenda Watts of Gaffney, S.C. took home top honors – and some nifty kitchen bling – in the 3rd Annual #LardLovers Recipe Contest.

Crumble Carrot Cake Caramel Cheesecake

December 11, 2019

This winning cheesecake submitted by Brenda Watts of Gaffney, SC is a nice combination of sweet and savory. It has a clean flavor and is not as sweet or heavy as your typical cheesecake. Perfect with a cup of coffee or complementary tea.

On #NationalLardDay, Brenda Watts of Gaffney, S.C. (and Her Crumble Carrot Cake Caramel Cheesecake) Takes Top Honors in Coast Packing’s 3rd Annual #LardLovers Recipe Contest

December 11, 2019

Preparing an epic cheesecake with flavors to spare, Brenda Watts of Gaffney, S.C. took home top honors – and some nifty kitchen bling – in our 3rdAnnual #LardLovers Recipe Contest, which was announced on #NationalLardDay (Dec. 8) of course!

Ahead of #NationalLardDay, Coast Packing is Back With 3rd Annual #LardLovers Recipe Contest — and Major Kitchen Bling

November 11, 2019

Coast is issuing the call for any unique, unpublished recipe that uses lard (think pie crust, special bread or cookie recipe, fried chicken concoction, holiday tamale surprise, etc.). Contest entries will be accepted online starting today, November 11, at midnight Pacific time. All online entries must be received by midnight Sunday, December 2.

At PDRA World Finals in Petersburg, Virginia on Oct. 25-27, Coast Packing Closes Out the Drag Racing Season, Expanding #FatMap804 of Top Lard and Beef Tallow Spots

October 15, 2019

Hitting the strip in the Pro Boost class at the PDRA season’s final event, Coast Packing Co CEO Eric R. “Goose” Gustafson, will drive his ’69 ProCharger Pro Mod Camaro at PDRA World Finals Presented by Proline & $hameless Racing, at Virginia Motorsports Park in Petersburg Oct. 25-27.

As PDRA 2019 Fall Nationals Hit Darlington, S.C. on Oct. 3, Coast Packing Prepares to Rocket Down the Strip — with #FatMap843 Showcasing Fuel from Top Lard and Beef Tallow Spots

October 1, 2019

Revving up for PDRA 2019 Fall Nationals at Darlington Dragway in Hartsville, S.C. on Oct. 3-5, Coast Packing Company CEO Eric R. “Goose” Gustafson will drive his ’69 ProCharger Pro Mod Camaro in the Pro Boost class, at speeds in excess of 200 mph – and once again tout dining options at a more leisurely clip.