The Maria Liberati Show Team has been busy researching the Best Products for Summer 2024 and here they are (in no particular order)..These are our food and beverages and wine picks for this summer!
*If ever anything reminds me of summertime down the Jersey Shore it is the delicious popcorn from Johnson’s Popcorn..So many flavors..not enought time…I truly love them all, I guess the caramel corn is my favorite. But you can make your own caramel popcorn with their caramel if you like. Or just eat plain buttered or any of thier many flavors.. And if you cant go to the Jersey Shore you can also find them online, you can take a staycation to the Boradwalk with an extra large container of this yummy treat!
I love their variety pack, so many spices to choose from, perfect for barbecues and grilling this summer, you will be trying new recipes all summer long with all the flavors you can experience with these spice blends
Talk about taking a trip around the world from home..Ronda’s Fine Foods have some global flavor products you may not have tried yet ..but wait till you do.their global flavors will be a hit with any picnic or barbecue..These are a perfect addition to any picnic table this summer!
Nothing is more refreshing than some BAWI Agua Fresca on a hot summer day, so this also makes the perfect addition to that summer time get together or if you need something to refresh while out at the pool on the beach or on the boat. I love that this has a lower sugar content than most and the flavors are so refreshing!
Don’t feel like cooking in the summer heat?? open up a jar of this quality tuna… make a sandwich, put it in a salad or toss it in pasta or rice. Youll never go back to those ho hum brands once you taste Tonnino’s wild caught tuna. I love putting it in my pasta sauce for a spaghetti dish, some fresh parsley and ohh it is delicious!
Like the website says when you open a bag of Sweet Chaos it makes you want to stop and do a Happy Dance! It is a delightfully disruptive popcorn with lots of flavors you would not expect. I love their Movie Theater Popcorn..while I am watching a flick on TV..makes me feel like I’m in a movie theater..so it enhances my viewing experience. But the drizzled flavors are delicious too, makes a great dessert treat or treat anytime.
And what a way to make cooking so easy, with ingredients like onions, garlic and ginger already chopped. all you have to do is mix in. But they also have a delicious pesto..makes a yummy pesto pasta dish and all you have to do is make the pasta. top with parmigiana reggiano cheese and you have an easy meal for a picnic for many or just one!
if you are eating Gluten Free check out Jessica’s yummy Gluten Free Chocolate Chip cookies..makes a great snack to have around for company this summer or just munching while lounging outside or in! I loved the flavor for a gluten free product, truly a delicious one. But there are lots of other products to choose from also
Love drinking beer but not the empty calories or the alcohol? Try Partake,,its definitely a great alternative for those that want to drive this summer and not have to worry about having a designated driver. It is crisp and refreshing! Love all their flavors as well!
From Catena Zapata comes this full bodied Malbec, a perfect addition to your summer picnic table especially as an accompaniment to barbecued foods a truly special wine, it has become one of my favorite reds. You will want to have this on hand to impress friends and family at the dinner table. But you can also take a staycation to Argentina with this wine in your own backyard, no suitcase needed.
This stemless wine glass cooler makes the perfect addition to any summertime picnic since it keeps your wine cool for 45 minute outdoors and an hour indoors, no need to put ice in your wine. This makes the perfect partner for your wine, especially for those summer gatherings but anytime you serve wine!
From one of my favorite spots for winemaking- Sicily comes these beautiful wines- Nero D’Avola a wine you will want to accompany many of your grilled dishes
from Donna Fugata comes La Bella Serada- you can truly bring a taste of Sicily to your table without having to get in a plane with this one. Just take a little staycation in Sicily in your backyard!
And of course for summer reading and recipes you can get a copy of my Gourmand World Award Winning book The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays and Special Occasions wherever books are sold
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