Do you, or does someone you know, eat breathe, and sleep outdoor adventure? If so, then you may be able to earn yourself some sweet gear, just by nominating them (or even yourself!) as the Outside Magazine Reader of the Year. The iconic, and popular, publication is looking for a Chief Inspiration Officer for 2011, and your nominee just might fit the description, earning you all kinds of swag, while they go on to fame and fortune in the glossy pages of the magazine.

Nominating someone is very easy. You simply click here and fill out the online form, which includes an essay describing why they are worthy of consideration. If your nominee is selected, they'll earn the position as CIO for Outside and will be featured in an article. They'll also be given the opportunity to contribute to the magazine throughout next year, offering up tips, advice, and inspiration that the average Outside reader can relate to. And as the person who nominated them, you'll also receive a nice reward in the form of $1800 worth of free gear and a three year subscription to the magazine.

Nomination are being accepted through September 1st, with candidates being judged based on how much fun, and adventure, they've been able to work into their lives over the past few years. A healthy commitment to changing their life, or the lives of others, doesn't hurt either, as the Outside editors are looking for someone who exemplifies the philosophy of the magazine. While the selection will obviously be somewhat subjective, they are weighing their decision on the candidates thirst for adventure, their capacity to inspire, and the creativity of the essay that is written on their behalf.

So, there you have it! Head on over to the Reader of the Year page and fill out your nominations. You may make someone a star in the adventure world, and earn your self great gear in the process.

[Photo credit: Outside Magazine]

Fresh Food on TV: Weekday Edition

Posted by Leah Douglas, August 16, 2010 at 3:00 PM

With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable—and the inevitable episode repeats—it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. Let us sort it out for you so you don't miss anything worth watching. Times may vary with region (especially PBS shows); check your local listings for exact hour and channels.

Monday (August 16)

Paula's Best Dishes: "Fiesta of Flavor." Paula attempts to "cut calories" with a Mexican-inspired feast, including guacamole and shrimp tacos. (repeat) 6 p.m. ET, Food Network

Everyday Exotic: "Lemongrass." A delicious herb that brightens up any dish, featured in fish and vegetable dishes on this episode. (repeat) 6:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

The Best Thing I Ever Ate: "With Fruit." Food Network stars share their favorite fruit-related treats, including chocolate-dipped and pastry-wrapped produce. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations: "Rome." Tony adapts the lifestyle of the Romans, living simply and feasting on local produce and delicacies. 10 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: "Grabbin' a Sandwich." Guy checks out sandwich joints across the country, including a place that makes 30 different burgers. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Tuesday (August 17)

Boy Meets Grill: "Moroccan." Check out vintage Bobby Flay as he cooks up a chicken and chickpea tagine, along with other Moroccan specialties. (repeat) 2:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Man v. Food: "Los Angeles." Adam tries some tacos, then takes on a spicy ramen challenge. (repeat) 4 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

Food Detectives: "Liquid Nitrogen Cocktails." Richard Blaise joins Ted Allen in the kitchen to make some cold cocktails using liquid nitrogen. 8:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Food Jammers: "Dehydrated Turkey." The bros prepare for a camping trip by dehydrating - and reconstructing - an entire turkey. Jerky-licious. 9:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Chopped: "Chopped Liver." The chefs have to use liver in their appetizer, and other crazy ingredients along the way. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Wednesday (August 18)

Man v. Food: "Indianapolis." Adam heads to Indiana to eat something called the Big Ugly Burger. Yum! 9 p.m. ET, Travel Channel

Throwdown with Bobby Flay: "Banana Cream Pie." The duo from Baked, a Serious Eats-approved bakery in NYC, face off against Bobby in a pie showdown. 9 p.m. ET, Food Network

Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares: "Piccolo Teatro." Gordon heads to a failing vegetarian French restaurant in Paris and faces off against a Brazilian chef. 9 p.m. ET, BBC America

Top Chef: "Covert Cuisine." After a surprising elimination last week, seven chefs remain to fight for the title of Top Chef. 10 p.m. ET, Bravo Network

24 Hour Restaurant Battle: "Battle of the Home Cooks." Duos of home-trained cooks face off to open their own restaurant. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Thursday (August 19)

Tyler's Ultimate: "Fried Chicken." Tyler travels around sampling fried poultry, then shares his own best take on the dish. (repeat) 1 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Extreme Cuisine with Jeff Corwin: "New Zealand." This adventurer travels to New Zealand and feasts on everything from eel to mutton. 8 p.m. ET, Food Network

Gordon Ramsay's Great Escape: "Episode 3." The chef heads to southern India to try local alcohol and the hottest curry in the world. 9 p.m. ET, BBC America

Cook Like an Iron Chef: "Secret Ingredient Crab." Chef Michael Symon takes this tasty seafood and makes stellar dishes out of it. 10 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

Ace of Cakes: "Get Your Kicks on Cake." The team must make an eerily realistic heart cake, and battle humidity that threatens to melt their products. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network

Friday (August 20)

Barefoot Contessa: "Cooking with Wine." Ina shares recipes for short ribs and risotto that incorporate wine, as well as gives tips on pairing wine with cheese. (repeat) 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Throwdown with Bobby Flay: "Burritos." Bobby tries to wrap up some formidable competition in a burrito challenge. (repeat) 2:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Chefography: "Guy Fieri." Learn how this superstar went from reality show champ to national food personality. 8 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

At the Table With...: "Cat Cora." This Greek chef was raised in Mississippi. Listen as she shares her multi-cultural journey to being an Iron Chef. 9 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

My Country, My Kitchen: "Southern California with Raphael Lunetta." Raphael takes us on a trip through his favorite place to eat and live. 9:30 p.m. ET, Cooking Channel

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