Summer is here (THANK GOD) and you’re more than ready to throw on the shades and get over the traumatizing memory of FINALS HELL.
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Seriously. Goodbye to that nonsense.
You’ve worked hard and now you deserve to celebrate by STUFFING YOUR FACE. But, where to start? There are so many great summer foods for your picnic in the park or fun day at the beach, but which one is right for you? Start your summer food adventures right by taking this quiz and seeing what food YOU should #treatyoself to first.
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Watermelon
Ohhh yeahhh...break out the sunglasses and flip flops, because NOTHING says summer like juicy, mouthwatering WATERMELON. It's delicious and refreshing, perfect for your cool, laid back summer. Eat it cubed, cut into triangles, grilled, or make it into a refreshing smoothie- you CANNOT go wrong!
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A Big Fat Burger
You've survived all-nighters and finals hell, and now you deserve to STUFF YOUR FACE. Celebrate the beginning of a kick-ass summer right by cramming a juicy, FATTY burger into your pie-hole. You can't go wrong with a burger- it's CLASSIC, just like you! You've earned the right to TREAT YO SELF, and a sizzling burger cushioned between two golden, toasted buns is the perrrfect way to do it.
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Tacos!!!
Okay, so you'll eat tacos ANY time of the year because they're SO DAMN GOOD, but if you don't begin your summer with some juicy meat and fresh herbs on top of a corn tortilla, you will have some MAJOR REGRETS. Tacos are heavenly and packed with FLAVA, just like you! So hit up your favorite taco truck and gulf down a delicious taco (or six), because your summer is about to be LIT. #NORAGRETS
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Grilled Corn on the Cob
YAAASSSSS, you know it's summer when you can break out the grill and enjoy some succulent, grilled CORN ON THE COB. Oh, think of all the topping possibilities...melted butter, parmesan, parsley, basil pesto, cotija cheese, lime, chili powder, cilantro, cayenne, cracked black pepper...you do you, and don't worry about getting corn stuck in your teeth because it's worth it.
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Fresh Pasta Salad
Tasty and refreshing, pasta salads are the perfect way to ensure your summer is #FLAWLESS, just like you. Throw together your fave pasta, veggies, cheese, and (optional) meat, and you'll get a picnic-ready, DELISH pasta salad every time. Pack it up in your picnic basket with some cold #lemonade and you'll be all set to enjoy a summer as hot as Queen B.
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Juicy Fruit Popsicle
Make them yourself, get them from your local farmers market or grocery store, JUST GET YO SELF SOME FRUIT POPSICLES.You can't survive the heat of summer without them, and with flavors for every mood, from pomegranate blueberry to peach mango, why would you want to? So say #byefelicia to your frozen peas and MAKE WAY in your freezer for some sweet, juicy fruit popsicles this summer!
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Smoky BBQ Ribs
I want my baby back baby back baby back...BBQ RIBS are a smokey and delicious summer food that's perfect for someone as FIRE as you. You're not afraid to get down and dirty, so gas up that grill and crack open a cold drink, you about to TURN UP DA HEAT on summer!