Hi everyone! I’m super excited that it’s finally summer, and you know what that means – picnics, BBQs, camping, pool parties, and… cookouts!
Well, assuming you get to have a summer, anyway. :P I’ll actually be starting my orientation for residency(!!!) in 3 days and working through the summer, but one can dream–I’ll just live vicariously through you!
If you remember Choctoberfest rather fondly, you’re in luck! This year, we’ve got something special to celebrate–I joined forces with ~50 other bloggers to bring you #CookoutWeek – an entire week filled with yummy summer recipes perfect for your next cookout, along with a fun giveaway, courtesy of some awesome sponsors!
It’s super easy to enter, and one lucky winner will get:
- Char-Broil American Gourmet 600 Series Charcoal Grill (see specs here!)
- Edmond Fallot Dijon Mustard, French Farm Butcher Salt Box, & Confit of Figs & Balsamic Vinegar from The French Farm
- Sauce 3-Pack (Ketchup, BBQ, Veracha) from True Made Foods
- Wimpy’s BBQ Rub, Dilly Dust Seasoning, and Cheryl’s Jamaican Me Hungry Seasoning from Swine Dining
- A Perfect Pickler Kit from Perfect Pickler
- A gift basket of products from Fungus Among Us
- A gift bag of products from Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods
- All Natural Boneless Duck Breasts, Fully Cooked Roast Half Ducks w/Orange Sauce, Duck Bacon, Duck Wing Drummettes from Maple Leaf Farms
It’s pretty much everything you need to host an awesome cookout this summer. It’s a prize pack worth over $300! Thank you so much to all of the wonderful sponsors listed above, who have made #CookoutWeek possible, and to The Pintertest Kitchen for organizing the whole thing!
Enter now:
Don’t forget to check back throughout the week with all of the bloggers participating to get some delicious #CookoutWeek recipes! Here’s the full list of participating bloggers:
But wait! There’s more! :O I have a recipe for you all too!
I’m working with The French Farm to develop some delicious recipes for you all! What is The French Farm, you ask? They’re one of the sponsors for the giveaway mentioned above, and they find gourmet foods and kitchen accessories from small, family-owned businesses!
Their goal?
To bring the taste and the feel of Europe right into your home! I definitely think they succeeded.
I was so excited to get these packages in the mail! :D
Make sure you check back this week for more awesome recipes incorporating these products! *-*
Strawberry Orange Spritzer
Ingredients:
- 8 oz. sparkling mineral water
- 2 tsp Terre Exotique Orange Water
- drizzle of honey of sprinkle or Nektar Naturals honey crystals (to taste)
- strawberries
- mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Mix together mineral water, orange water and honey until dissolved.
- Add sliced strawberries and mint leaves.
- Garnish glass with a strawberry!
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Um, that giveaway is insanity and there is no way I can win, but DAMN
Susie @ SuzLyfe recently posted…Resisting All You Can Eat Sushi Is an Exercise in Futility
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There’s a chanceeeee! <3 I wanna win it too, but alas, hahaha. :P
This is such a pretty drink to have at a cookout – and now I need to try Terre Exotique Orange Water – thanks for the giveaway!
Shashi @ RunninSrilankan recently posted…Cleaning Your Cast Iron Skillet After Cheesy Bacon Braised Beets
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It’s so good! I want to try baking with it next! <3
O nice and spirtzy for summer ;) Now we cool off from the heat….that I love (not complaining!)
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine recently posted…Strawberry Cappuccino Ice Cream
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haha, I love the heat too, but I definitely don’t mind an excuse to cool off either! :]!
Oh yummy! I am definitely pinning this recipe for later!
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Yay! I hope you like it! :]
This sounds so refreshing and it is so very hot here in Michigan this week.
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This is perfect for hot days! :D!!
Yum! Your drink looks so refreshing (in this Mississippi heat, that’s pretty much my number one requirement right now)!
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haha, I definitely don’t blame you! Hope you get to try this out! :D!
This is pretty much the perfect summer refresher!
Talk about a seriously awesome giveaway!
Kristy from Southern In Law recently posted…Recipe: Vegan Cheesy Chickpea Bites (Grain Free)
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Thanks, Kristy! <3
Right!? I wish I could win it, hahaha. :P
Oh wow, great giveaway! You’ve already got my mouth watering for that spritzer!!
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Yay! :D I hope you like it! If you’re a fan of desserts, you may want to stay tuned for this week’s Foodie Friday! ;P
YUM! Looks super refreshing.
Alix | http://www.apintsizedlife.com
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Thanks! :D!
I love spritzers! Will have to give this a try.
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I hope you like it! :D
What a simple yet refreshing drink! And a cool giveaway, too :)
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Thanks! :] And yay for the giveaway! :D Thanks for stopping by!
I love summer cookouts!! The perfect giveaway package :) The combo of strawberry and mint sounds so good!
Sarah @ BucketListTummy recently posted…Life Lately and Marathon Training Updates
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I love em’ too! :D Such a great excuse to get together! :P
What an amazing giveaway!! It’s been so hot here in Fort Lauderdale and that spritzer of yours looks sooo refreshing- I know it will hit the spot! :)
Sonali- The Foodie Physician recently posted…Dining with the Doc: Curried Chicken Tenders and Crispy Tomato Poppers
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Ah! Gotta stockpile on cool/cold recipes to beat the heat! :P
Sounds like the perfect Summer giveaway!!!
Rachel @ RachelMcMichael.com recently posted…I could really use your help…
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Yes indeed! :D I wish I could win it! ;P
Mmmm I love how refreshing spritzers are!!
Jess @hellotofit recently posted…Mango Avocado Dip for Two
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Me too! <3 So perfect for hot days! :D
Definitely a great drink to beat the heat
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie recently posted…Blackberry-Sage Pie Bars
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Yes indeed! Gotta love cold drinks when it’s so hot outside!