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First Day of Summer Edition

Published 4 months ago • 1 min read

June 18, 2025

Hey Reader!

The summer solstice hits Saturday, June 21, which means longer days, brighter produce, and grill tongs practically glued to our hands.

To celebrate, this week’s digest is a brunch-heavy menu you can cook anytime the craving strikes, plus quick tips for kid-friendly kitchen fun and fail-proof steak temps.

Think of it as your glossy summer kick-off issue, iced coffee in one hand, spatula in the other. Let’s get sizzling!

Warmly,
Chef Maika
​Just Maika Cooking​
​https://www.justmaikacooking.com/​

Meal Plan of the Week – “Brunch All Day”

Celebrate the first weekend of summer with this bold, flavor-packed brunch menu featuring crispy lemon pepper chicken, spicy skillet eggs, and grilled steak with chimichurri—all easy enough to enjoy any time of day.

Fresh Reads & Updates

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Dried mushrooms & tomatoes deliver bouillon-level depth—minus the sodium.

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Cooking with Kids: Building Confidence

Age-tiered skills from sensory play to safe knife work.

Meatless Monday Meal Guide

Plant-powered ideas for every mealtime.

Steak Grilling Times Chart

A printable cheat sheet for perfect doneness.

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Just Maika Cooking

Maika Frederic | Personal Chef

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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