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09/02/2026

🄭 We took our grilled chicken to the next level with both a mango habanero glaze, and a simple mango salsa to finish it off. Mango adds a punch of flavor to everyday grilled chicken. Juicy, sweet mango perfectly balances the kiss of heat from the habanero peppers. It’s a match made in heaven!
National Mango Board

Mango Habanero Chicken Glaze Recipe:
- 6 chicken thighs, seasoned with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder
- 1 cup diced mango
- 1 small habanero, seeded
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp ginger, minced
- Fresh lime juice from one lime
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp salt

1. Preheat the grill to medium heat.
2. Season the chicken with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp paprika.
3. In a blender mix together the mango, habanero, garlic, ginger, lime juice, honey, salt and water until smooth
4. Add the chicken to the grill
5. Grill the chicken until the internal temp reaches 165 degrees F.
During the last 2 minutes, baste with the mango habanero glaze.
6. Chop up 2 mangos, 1/4 cup onion, 1 Tbsp diced jalapeƱo, and 1/4 cup red pepper for mango salsa. Add cilantro, fresh lime juice and salt.
7. Optional to finish: Add the chicken on top of rice, baste with additional mango habanero glaze and top with a simple mango salsa using chopped mango, red bell pepper, and onion.

08/31/2026

We came to Miami for its Spice, but stayed for the vibrant culture. On our Greater Miami & Miami Beach trip we stayed all over town, relaxed, ate food from all over the world, and enjoyed the art scene.

Here are some of the best things to do for a Miami getaway:

Stay at the Nobu Hotel Miami Beach hotel for a Japanese beach house vibe, an amazing spa Esencia Wellness, and the world famous iconic restaurant. Or if you want to experience downtown Miami vibes we also loved being in the heart of Brickell at the Brickell Arch Hotel.

Dinner and a show at the Faena Hotel. Head to the Hotel and start your night at the Top Chef winning Paul Qui’s Pao by Paul Qui. From there head to the intimate for a show, we loved seeing the Obsession at Faena Theater.

Experience culture, history, and tasty bites on a tour of Little Havana with Miami Culinary Tours. We had never had a Cuban empanada before, and loved it more than empanadas we’ve had in South America.

Wander around the sculpture garden and modern art at Pérez Art Museum Miami Miami’s flagship art museum.

Relax with your toes in the sand at Miami Beach or lounge by the pool and enjoy the sunshine!

08/18/2026

You’re 30 minutes away from a fun weeknight meal that will rival any takeout joint.
Make beef gyro meat right at home using a sheet pan.
We leveled up this recipe by using Omaha Steaks premium Wagyu ground beef. It’s rich, tender and buttery and tastes delicious with all the middle eastern spices.
Make it ahead of time for an easy meal prep solution.

Ingredients:
- 1 pound Omaha Steaks ground wagyu beef
- ½ white onion, grated
- 1 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon zaatar
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 5 pieces of parchment paper

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Mix the meat together in a bowl with onion, garlic, olive oil, yogurt, and spices.
Divide into quarters. Scoop a quarter of the meat onto parchment paper. Cover with another piece of parchment paper, and use a rolling pin to flatten to about ¼ inch thick.
Remove the top layer of parchment paper, then roll the meat on the single sheet of parchment paper and place on a cookie sheet.
Repeat three more times.
Bake the baking sheet of the 4 rolled up parchment papers in the oven for 30 minutes.
Remove and shred.
If you’d like crisper edges, feel free to broil the pieces for 2 minutes to get it extra crispy.
Serve in pitas with the toppings and fillings of your choice.

08/07/2026

Fly fishing on a whole ā€˜nother level!šŸŽ£

One of the best Alaskan adventures we shared was fly fishing with Alaska Fishing & Raft Advntrs outside of Fairbanks, Alaska.

When fly fishing in the past in other destinations, we both spent the whole day casting and only walked away one fish total.

On the Fairbanks Delta Clearwater River we truly lost count of the Trophy size Arctic Grayling that we caught. The water was crystal clear and the fish biting all day was so exhilarating.

Beyond the fishing, we loved the fresh Alaskan air in our face as we cruised in their custom made jet boat that was able to get us to the most remote parts of the gorgeous river. The boat ride was an adventure in itself!

No matter your fishing experience, add this outdoor adventure to your Explore Fairbanks itinerary!

08/06/2026

There’s truly nothing cooler (literally) than sipping on an appletini šŸ in a hand carved ice glass while admiring world class art made out of ice.

It’s both šŸ”„ Hot & Cold 🧊 at the famous Chena Hot Springs Resort resort right outside of Fairbanks, Alaska.

No matter your temperature preference, a visit to Chena is crucial when planning your Explore Fairbanks itinerary.

The Aurora Ice Museum was an instaworthy, bucket list activity that we had to hit when coming to Fairbanks. This spot totally lives up to the hype.

We also loved that we could instantly warm up in their healing natural hot springs while soaking in the endless Alaskan nature. šŸ§–ā€ā™€ļø

08/01/2026

Most people think about visiting Fairbanks, Alaska during the winter to see the aurora borealis.
Visiting in summer offers almost 24 hours of daylight that gives you the opportunity to pack in so many amazing adventures:
- Panning for gold at Gold Daughters
- Holding wooly mammoth bones and other fossils from John Reeves
- Listening to live music at mining camp-turned-saloon malemute_saloon
- Visiting Santa and the reindeer in North Pole, Alaska at Santa Claus House - North Pole, Alaska
- Fly fishing with Alaska Fishing & Raft Advntrs
- Relaxing in the mountains at Lodge at Black Rapids
- Enjoying a Alaska Salmon Bake and wandering through Pioneer Park
- Exploring the Chena River on a Riverboat Discovery adventure
- Discovering downtown Fairbanks
- Eating lots of global specialities!

Read more about the best things to do in in summer on coupleinthekitchen.com - linked in bio!
Explore Fairbanks

07/30/2026

You can’t get any more fresh than that! šŸ¦€

We always thought the only way to get crab was risking your life just like the guys on the Deadliest Catch reality television show.Ā 

Turns out we were completely wrong, and going crabbing for Dungeness crab is one of the most local experiences you could possibly do in Juneau.

If you’re a crab lover like us then you have to book a flight to Juneau ASAP to take this special new IntoAlaska Hot Tub Boat and GoBoat Rental crabbing and foodie experience.

We can promise you that after trying freshly caught super sweet Alaskan crab, you’ll forever be dreaming of Juneau.

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07/29/2026

An absolute pinch me moment. šŸ’•šŸ¾
Your Travel Juneau bucket list isn’t complete without a Coastal Helicopters Inc. 🚁 adventure.
Start by boarding their famous yellow helicopters and fly above the magical natural scenes of Juneau, Alaska.
The crazy part is that this dream trip is just getting started as you land on top of a glacier at a dog sledding base camp.
Feel the snow fly below your feet as a whole crew of powerful sled dogs glide you across an Alaskan glacier.
Then to finish it off, cuddle and pet all the good pups before you take off for another jaw dropping helicopter ride back to town.
The dogs and the mushers live on top of the glacier for the summer for this excursion, and yes, the dogs even take helicopters to get there!

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07/25/2026

Think an Alaska getaway is only for rugged outdoorsy people? Think again. šŸ„‚

There are SO many relaxing and luxurious things to do in :
~ Rent a private IntoAlaska hot tub boat and float in between mountains in the Gastineau channel
~ Admire the upside down trees filled with flowers at glaciergardens
~ Book a scenic seaplane to a catered Alaska salmon lunch next to a glacier with Wings Airways & The Taku Glacier Lodge - ALASKA
~ Taste Alaskan oysters (and champagne) at Deckhand Daves Fish Tacos
~ Relax in a salt cave at Glacier Salt Cave & Spa
~ Enjoy gourmet at The Spotted Prawn
~ Take a cooking class at then book a stay at their luxurious bed and breakfast complete with a romantic hot tub.

It’s a luxurious trip with the most breathtaking scenery.

Follow Travel Juneau for more travel recommendations and click the link in our bio to access their visitors guide.

07/23/2026

It’s peak grill season and our lemongrass beef skewers are so easy to marinade and make!

We love that grilling doesn’t have to feel hot and heavy with the summer heat. Simply just marinade Omaha Steaks top sirloin filets 🄩 with our lemongrass marinade recipe.

~ 4 Omaha Steaks Top Sirloin Filets butterflied, sliced and skewered
~ 3 Tablespoons sugar
~ 1 tablespoon finely chopped lemongrass
~ 1 tablespoon minced shallot
~ 1 Tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
~ 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
~ 2 teaspoons fish sauce
~ 2 teaspoons lime juice
~ 1 tablespoon of oil
~ 1 ½ teaspoons chili garlic sauce
~ 2 cloves garlic, minced
~ 1 teaspoon kosher salt
~ Chopped salted peanuts and herbs,for garnish

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