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National Sweet Tea Day

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I’ve always believed a cold glass of sweet tea can make almost anything better. Down here in Texas, they say “our tea is sweet, our words are long, the days are warm and our faith is strong.” I couldn’t agree more! And since tomorrow is Eat a Peach Day (we have some fun peach-themed posts coming this week!) I thought it would be fun if we all made a pitcher of homemade Peach Sweet Tea. This recipe is so easy to make and we should all enjoy a glass before peach season comes to an end! Grab your cutest straws and I’ll see you by the pool.

Peach Sweet Tea 

National Watermelon Day.

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The beautiful fruit of summer has its own day. And to celebrate, we wanted to share a unique recipe. Usually, we think of a fresh watermelon salad with feta and mint…and that is a delicious idea! But one recipe I love to consider is grilled watermelon. You might not think of putting fruit on the grill but it makes for a great summer snack! Try this recipe and let me know what you think!

Grilled Watermelon With Mint, Lime, Honey and Yogurt

National Girlfriends Day

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Today is National Girlfriends Day and I figured it would be a great day to show your best girls how important they are. What better way to commemorate these ladies than with a homemade cocktail night! (Perhaps a mocktail for this mama-to-be!) We hope you’ll use this day to spend time with the women in your life and maybe pour them a cold drink – after all, the best girlfriends deserve it!

California Margarita | The BFF | Classic Gimlet | The Paloma | Grapefruit & Rosemary Mocktail

Tuesday’s Tip: 5 Ways to use Beer in Summer Cooking

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Beer isn’t just something you crack open after a long, hot day in the Texas sun. Brews of all kinds can be used in your summer cooking, too! Here are a few ways you can use beer in recipes:

1. Use the can – We’ve all heard about beer can chicken. The steam from the brew adds so much flavor to the meat! Here is a great recipe for a beer-filled bird.

2. In marinades – A simple marinade loaded with flavor from your favorite beer can transform your everyday grilled steak into Dad’s new favorite recipe! This Beer and Brown Sugar Marinade sounds so tasty.

3. Add a dash to soup – From Beer Cheese Soup to Stout French Onion Soup, there are so many fabulous soup recipes out there that can be enhanced with a dash of beer!

4. For braising – Just imagine slow-cooking your favorite ribs in your favorite dark beer. Voila! These Stout-Braised short ribs  sound just right.

5. In cake – What better therapy than a great beer PLUS your favorite cake? You can use a delicious IPA to make the filling and the frosting and select a lower hop beer for the cake. This Lemon Beer Dream Cake is on our list!

Happy Cooking!

Love,

Mom MVP : Maegan Brown (aka: The Bakermama)

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Hi, I’m Maegan. I’m married to my best friend and fellow foodie, Brandon. We have 4 sweet (yet wild!) kiddos. I started The BakerMama in 2012 where I share easy delicious recipes, a glimpse into everyday life, and tasty travel adventures on my quest to find the best food wherever I go.

What is your favorite meal? That’s a tough one! I have so many favorite meals depending on the time of day and what I’m craving. My ideal day would include donuts for breakfast, a big salad for lunch and a charcuterie board for dinner!

What is your favorite restaurant? My favorite restaurant in Dallas right now is without a doubt Top Knot! Their Pisco Problemo is my favorite cocktail anywhere and all of the food is amazing! Our menu favorites include the yucca chips with edamame hummus, chicken karaage, crack broccoli, hot fried chicken bun, crispy rice nabe and all the desserts.

What is your favorite kitchen gadget/tool? Like most bakers, I don’t know what I’d do without my KitchenAid Mixer. I use it at least once every day.

What do you like to do to recharge your batteries? It’s amazing what a great workout (Les Mills Bodypump is my fave!) will do for my sanity and what baking a fresh batch of cookies will do for my soul.

What is your go-to hostess gift? I love to take homemade granola bars or muffins so they have something yummy waiting for them the next morning when they wake up after a long evening of hosting.

What is your entertaining must have? A great cake! Like the wise Julia Child once said “A party without cake is just a meeting.” And we don’t host meetings here at our house! 😉

What is your favorite holiday to host? We go to my parent’s house for most of the big holidays so we were thrilled to get to host them for Thanksgiving this past year. It was so special having it at our house and being able to prepare all of our family recipes along with some new ones we created that complimented the traditional menu so perfectly. Happy bellies, happier hearts!

Tuesday’s Tip : 5 ingredient quiche

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Quiche is a great multi-purpose, go to meal! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. With only a few ingredients, you have a well rounded and delicious meal. Add a salad and dessert and you’re all set! Here are a few favorite sources for solid quiche recipes.

Martha Stewart 10 best Quiche Recipes | Easy Broccoli Quiche | Crustless Quiche

Tasty Tailgate: Gridiron Graham Nut Mix

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Gridiron Tasty Tailgate hits home on many levels; we love tailgating, we love food and we love fellowship.  I am so excited to bring you up close and personal into my favorite and super simple tailgating recipes, tailgating entertaining tips, fun and favorite tailgating décor and serving ware and various other tailgating recommendations. Huddle up on Gridiron Tasty Tailgate so that you can rock your next tailgate with friends and family!  

Grade school, high school, college or pro;  there is always a reason to throw a tailgate for your favorite team.  Tailgating can be as simple or elaborate as you would like, as long as everyone is together and in the team spirit.   

As the wife of a football coach, we take tailgating pretty serious and the food is the most important part.  I like to make sure that everyone is fed and full of energy.  Gridiron Graham Nut Mix is one of my go–to menu items and is a snack that can be enjoyed before the game, during the game or after.  This tailgate snack mix is a combination of salty and sweet, can be customized with your team colors and can be scooped into mini megaphones for kid fun or the perfect hostess gift.  

Whether you are attending a tailgate, in need of a quick and delicious after game snack for the team or to survive a double header tournament games, throwing a party or looking for a fun hostess gift Gridiron Graham Nut Mix is quick, easy and super delicious!