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Issue No. 1110: July 2021
Hello friends! We can all agree that this Texas heat is hard to beat, so we’re sharing everything you need to keep your cool this summer. Read on for award-winning Texas wines, summery dips and chilled recipes for dinner and beyond! Find it all below.

Cheers!
Tanji
Photo Credit: Julia Heffelfinger
5 Chilled Recipes for the Dog Days of Summer
When we think of summer in Texas, we think of vacations, picnics, pool days and the HEAT! While temperatures climb across the country, we need something that will cool us down on those blistering summer days. Whether you're looking for a head-turner at your next BBQ or a no-fuss lunch, we have 5 chilled recipes perfect for the dog days of summer! Find them all HERE.
Photo Credit: Goya Foods
Make This Now: Mexican Lime Icebox Cake
This Mexican Lime Icebox Cake, also known as Carlota de Limón, is a cool, creamy no-bake dessert that layers a zesty cream filling with crisp Goya Foods Maria cookies. Once assembled, the cake chills in the refrigerator overnight until the cookies soften into a sliceable, cake-like consistency. Goya Foods Executive Chef Fernando Desa walks us through the step-by-step instructions HERE.
Photo Credit: Bending Branch Winery
Tanji’s Wine Finds: Award-Winning Texas Wines
The results are in and Texas is now regarded as a top region for Tempranillo, Tannat and Viognier wine! We rounded up four award-winning local wineries to visit in person or seek out at your local H-E-B wine shop HERE.
Photo Credit: Eight Row Flint
6 Frozen Drinks to Combat the Summer Heat
In case you haven’t left the air-conditioned comfort of your home recently (hey, we don’t blame you), Texas is in the middle of a pretty mean heat wave. What better way to keep your cool than with an ice cold, boozy drink? Whether you’re sweating it out in Houston, Austin or San Antonio, find 6 superb frozen drinks to seek out this summer HERE.
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