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Issue No. 1092: June 2021
Hello friends! Summer is here and we're gearing up for beach outings, camping trips and, of course, a lot of cooking along the way. Today we’re sharing our most-used grill tool, easy one-ingredient rubs and marinades, and a great summer wine to help you cool off. Find it all below!

Enjoy,
Tanji
Photo Credit: Food & Wine magazine
5 Reasons Why a Cast Iron Skillet is Our Favorite Grill Tool
Whether you’re grilling at home or taking a camping trip, your cast iron skillet is a must-have tool for your summer cooking! From searing the best burgers to turning your grill into a smoker, this trusty pan can do anything. Find 5 reasons (and recipes!) that illustrate why we love our skillets so much HERE.
Photo Credit: Julia Heffelfinger
7 One-Ingredient Rubs and Marinades
In our opinion, summer cooking should be simple, effortless and ideally done outside over the grill. There’s always a time and place for your top-secret, 15-ingredient magic marinade, but on a busy weeknight we reach for those one-stop-shop ingredients that add instant flavor. Find our go-to’s HERE.
Photo Credit: 2M Smokehouse
Sysco Dine Finds: 2M Smokehouse
Looking for superb barbecue in San Antonio? This week, we’re craving 2M Smokehouse, a Texas Monthly Top 50 pick with a James Beard-nominated chef. Here chef Esaul Ramos fuses Texas tradition and Mexican cooking in barbecue favorites like brisket, ribs, pulled pork and an epic array of sides. Plan your next visit HERE.
Photo Credit: Fiesta San Antonio
Save The Date: Fiesta is BACK!
Ready to Fiesta? San Antonio's biggest party is back! After a year of no chick-on-a-stick or cracking cascarones, we’re ready to dust off our flower crowns and kick off the party on June 17. Learn more about this year’s festivities and plan your visit HERE.
Photo Credit: Barone Fini Wines
Tanji’s Wine Finds: Barone Fini Pinot Grigio
Now that it’s officially summer, we’re all about chilled refreshing wines! When the heat won’t let up and you’re looking for something to quench your thirst, Barone Fini Pinot Grigio ($13) always hits the spot. It's great all on its own or paired with our colorful Green Goddess Grand Aioli! Find it at your local H-E-B HERE.
Photo Credit: Grillaholics
Best $25 & Under Grill Tools
Stumped on what to get Dad for Father’s Day? Grill tools are always a great bet. We’ve pulled together some of the most helpful and affordable grill accessories that are must-have additions to any grill master’s arsenal. Read more HERE.
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