Felicia LaLomia

3 weeks ago | spoonuniversity.com | Felicia LaLomia

There’s not much else that screams summer quite like barbecued chicken. The smokiness of the grill and those classic char marks give such great flavor. But when you add it to a salad, you’t got a complete meal. This version of a BBQ chicken chopped salad from Maxine Sharf, culinary creator and recipe developer behind the popular account @maxiskitchen, is a hearty meal, not a word often used to describe a salad.

3 weeks ago | spoonuniversity.com | Felicia LaLomia

There comes a point during the summer where it’s just too hot to cook. Standing in front of a grill or sweating over a stove seems unbearable, but you still need to eat. That’s where this shrimp ceviche tostada recipe comes in from Maxine Sharf, culinary creator and recipe developer behind the popular account @maxiskitchen. The only cooking required is the crisping up of the tostadas, which you can skip for store-bought or swap for tortilla chips.

1 month ago | spoonuniversity.com | Felicia LaLomia

It’s no secret that trendy water bottles sell out fast. We all know how the latest Stanley tumbler available at Target leads people to line up outside the door before opening. And the latest Owala release is no exception. Earlier today, the water bottle brand dropped its limited Fairways for Days FreeSip. And in about 10 minutes, the Owala went from for sale to backordered. If you were not one of the lucky few who got their hands one, here’s where to buy the Fairways for Days Owala.

1 month ago | spoonuniversity.com | Felicia LaLomia

When it comes to summer, there are a few things you can’t deny. First, it’s the season of barbecues, yard games, being close to water, and lounging. Second, you always have to have a fun bevvy in hand like a bright and refreshing cocktail or mocktail. And third, in the hot sun, you have to stay hydrated. Luckily, you can check all three of those summer non-negotiables off your list with Owala.

1 month ago | spoonuniversity.com | Felicia LaLomia

The following recipe and excerpt for Thai grilled chicken with sweet chili sauce are from “Barbecue: Smoked & Grilled Recipes From Across the Globe“ by Hugh Mangum . It’s available for purchase at Amazon. This dish, gai yang, from northeastern Thailand, is the most popular grilled chicken dish in the country (and beloved street food in Bangkok). A whole chicken is marinated in garlic, lemongrass, cilantro (coriander) roots, soy sauce, and fish sauce, then chargrilled.