Mid-Summer Food & Drink Finds #Summer2025

Summer is still in full swing, and there are still cookouts, hangouts, and chillouts happening! Check out these great food and drink finds:

Rooted Living makes plant-based, refined-ingredient-free snacks that are perfect for summer adventures - whether it's a beach picnic or a hiking trip. Plus, these snacks come in fully compostable packaging, so they’re as kind to the planet as they are delicious. We got the Sunbutter Granola - Sweet, salty, and simply delicious granola that is nut-free!

Fun in the sun can mean overheating and dehydration, but it doesn't have to. Whether you're getting in a workout, having a boat day, a round on the green, or just playing with the kids, you can elevate your hydration routine with Lychee Hydration, a delicious drink that combines essential electrolytes to keep you hydrated and energized. Ideal for any activity level, from marathon gaming to marathon running, Hydration delivers pure, clean refreshment with a delightful, sugar-free taste. It's not caffeinated, so you can enjoy it all day long. Everstrong was founded by elite athletes Shelly Cannon and Tony Carlino, both of whom have overcome serious illnesses to now work to help others reach their goals and live their passions.

Tamarind Heads BBQ Sauce is a unique BBQ sauce that won the prestigious 2024 SoFi Gold Award as Best BBQ Sauce, beating every major brand in a blind taste test. What makes it perfect for summer grilling: Unlike traditional tomato-based sauces, Tamarind Heads is built on pure tamarind - a superfood that naturally tenderizes meat while delivering complex sweet-tart-smoky flavors. It's vegan, gluten-free, preservative-free, with just 6 clean ingredients, making it ideal for health-conscious gatherings. The sauce caramelizes beautifully on ribs, elevates grilled vegetables, and even works in summer cocktails (think tamarind micheladas). McCormick named tamarind their 2024 Flavor of the Year, making this the trending ingredient for summer entertaining.

~Hayley

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