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Pack up a Picnic

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Summer is a great time to get outside (before it gets too hot) to eat! We love to tailgate in the fall, but try to go on several picnics during spring and summer.  It’s a fun way to entertain friends and family in a beautiful setting (even if at a local park)  and enjoy some fresh air and fellowship all at the same time.  I don’t slack when it comes to preparing a table scape for our outdoor adventures.  I switch glass to plastic and a table cloth to a fun blanket.  I’ve included some of my favorite picnic essentials for you.  Enjoy your next meal outside, I know you’ll love the experience.

Dad MVP : Mr. Donavan

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I am so excited to introduce you all to Mr. Donavan, although I am certain many of you already know and love him as my family does. Lil Hatt has been enjoying learning from Mr. D for several years now and Coach and I love his ability to know and understand precisely the best way to reach and motivate each child individually. If you haven’t tried his services yet, I highly encourage you to check him out as soon as possible! We LOVE Mr. D at our house and I know you will too!

Hi! My name is Mr. Donavan and I am the President of  MR.DONAVAN Mobile Athletic Concepts. I help kids develop physical coordination, motor skills, social interaction and team play through fun activities, decision making, and following directions.

What is your favorite meal?   Chicken & Steak Fajitas

What is your favorite local Dallas restaurant? Ida Claire

What is your favorite kitchen/bbq gadget/tool? 3 way spatula

What is your favorite outdoor activity? Horseback riding

What is your go-to spice/sauce?  Tone’s Peppercorn/Black pepper & Sauce Sweet Baby Ray’s  original

What is your entertaining must have? AWESOME Music Playlist

Love,

Last Minute + Local Gifts for Dad

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We are keeping things simple and themed for our Father’s Day gift guide. Cooking, Grilling, Beer & Outdoors are the areas we’ve found gifts that can be found in and around Dallas with only 3 days left to shop!  We hope some of our picks are perfect for your Pop. Happy shopping!

 

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Ice Cream, You Scream!

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Summer is finally here and it’s the perfect time to get churning!! In addition to fresh, all natural ingredients, we have found several kitchen essentials that we recommend to make this process smooth & sweet!  Mrs. Gridiron is known for our homemade Ice Cream and we know you’ll love creating flavors of your own too!

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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!

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

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Mom deserves the world.  She cooks, cleans, carpools, does laundry and takes care of everyone in the house.  This Sunday is a day to shower her with all of her favorite things! We’ve put a last minute gift guide together of things we know every foodie mama would surely love. From pink grapefruit soap, lotion and candles to a night off from cooking with a Mrs. Gridiron gift certificate, check out our top picks! All of these items are sold locally (Dallas residents) or online.  Let her know you’re crazy about her this Mother’s Day and everyday.

Love,