Celebrate July: Hot Sales, Cool Treats & Bold Recipes


July 09, 2025

Hey Reader!

I took a little breather over the Fourth of July weekend, but I’m back and the flavor is on. This week’s digest is short, sweet, and loaded with good stuff: sizzling kitchen deals, high-protein comfort meals, and two tropical food holidays worth celebrating even if we’re going slightly off the beaten path.

Let’s jump in!
Chef Maika
Just Maika Cooking
https://www.justmaikacooking.com/


Still Time!

Prime Day Sales End July 11!
If you’ve been eyeing a new air fryer, measuring cups that actually stay together, or a food chopper that speeds up dinner, check out my top picks in the new roundup: Kitchen Tools on Sale. These are tools I use in my own kitchen. Some links are affiliate, which means I may earn a small commission, and some are not, if you shop using them, thanks for your support!

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High-Protein Comfort, Beans & Turkey Style

If you’re meal prepping or want to stay fuller longer, these recipes have the perfect balance of cozy and power-packed.


You Say Piña, I Say Papaya

July 10 – Piña Colada Day (With a Twist)

No blender drink here, but if you like tropical vibes… you must try this dairy-free frozen treat. Rum Coconut Papaya Nice Creami. Creamy, dreamy, and Caribbean-inspired. Perfect for this summer heat!

July 11 – National French Fries Day

Skip the spuds and crisp up some sweet plantains instead. Loaded Plantain Fries with Crispy Chicken & Spicy Slaw. Trust me. You won’t miss the potatoes.


July 12–13: Mango Festival at Fairchild, Miami
Mango lovers, don’t miss this weekend at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden! Look at what I found!:
Use code MANGO20 at checkout on the site for a little treat

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I am a professionally trained chef, recipe developer, ​culinary educator. My goal is to create, educate and discover tools that ​will bring the joy and passion of global cuisine to food enthusiasts ​and home cooks through exploration, experimentation, and tasting.

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