REMEDY REPORT
JULY/AUGUST 2025 | Volume 3 | Issue 15
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The theme of this issue is Summer Cookout! It’s packed with fun ideas to promote social and community wellness from the benefits of swimming and fan-favorite recipes from the Remedy Kitchen to creative ways to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day. These are perfect activities to enjoy with family, friends, and neighbors. We hope this issue inspires you to make meaningful memories all summer long!
BENEFITS OF SWIMMING
Summer brings warm weather, school breaks, and the perfect opportunity to dive into the pool. Swimming isn’t just a fun way to cool off and connect with others—it’s also a powerful tool for improving your overall health and well-being.
A Full-Body Workout
Swimming engages your entire body, providing a low-stress, high-reward workout. It raises your heart rate without straining your joints, tones muscles, builds strength, and boosts endurance. It’s especially good for cardiovascular health helping to strengthen the heart and lungs, lower blood pressure, and manage blood sugar levels.
Gentle Yet Effective
One of swimming’s greatest benefits is that it’s low-impact, making it accessible for a wide range of people, including those with arthritis, injuries, disabilities, or chronic pain. It can support recovery, reduce joint stiffness, and ease discomfort. Swimming is also beneficial for people with asthma, as it may help expand lung capacity and improve breath control.
More Than Just Exercise
Beyond fitness, swimming offers mental and emotional benefits too. It’s an efficient calorie-burner one hour of swimming can burn between 400–800 calories, compared to 314 from walking or 183 from yoga. Plus, it can improve sleep, elevate your mood, and reduce stress.
So this summer, grab your towel and goggles and head to the pool—it might just be the most fun (and effective) way to stay well.
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The Remedy Kitchen at Camp Southern Ground has served up many fan favorites over the years—but these three recipes top the list. We’re excited to share them with you, so you can bring a little camp magic into your own kitchen!
Directions
Million Dollar Bacon
Ingredients
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or you can substitute chipotle powder
1 pound thick-cut bacon
1/4 cup maple syrup
1.Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or heavy-duty aluminum foil. I used heavy-duty foil and parchment paper. Generously spray a cooling rack with nonstick cooking spray.
2.Add the brown sugar, fresh cracked black pepper, and cayenne pepper to a small mixing bowl (three to four cups) and stir to combine completely.
3.Lay the strips of bacon in a single layer on top of the prepared cooling rack.
4.Spoon the brown sugar mixture over one side of the bacon.
5.Bake for 15 minutes, then rotate the baking sheet and cook for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the bacon is browned to your liking.
6.Remove the bacon from the oven. Immediately drizzle the maple syrup over the bacon. Allow the bacon to rest on the rack for ten minutes before transferring to a serving plate and serving. I do not recommend placing the bacon on paper towels, as it will stick to the towels.
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Coffee Rub
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon Coffee Grounds
3 tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
2 tablespoons Coarse Salt
2 tablespoons Paprika
1 tablespoon Garlic Powder
2 teaspoons Black Pepper
2 teaspoons Parsley
2 teaspoons Cayenne
BBQ Rub
Ingredients
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup kosher salt
1/4 cup smoked paprika
1/4 cup chili powder
1 tbsp granulated garlic
1 tbsp dry mustard
2 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp cumin
3/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
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Here’s a fun way to use the Million Dollar Bacon Recipe!
Directions
1 Cook Million Dollar Bacon
Salmon BLT
Ingredients
SANDWICH
2 Tbsp Blackening seasoning
1 lb (16oz) salmon skin off, cut into 4 equal size square pieces
4 Tbsp canola oil, divided
8 slices Million Dollar Bacon
1 medium heirloom tomato, sliced into 1/4 inch thick rounds
Flaky sea salt
Romaine lettuce leaves, 1-2 per sandwich
4 brioche buns or any other type of roll, such as ciabatta or focaccia
TARRAGON AIOLI
1 large egg
4 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove finely chopped 1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp Kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 Combine 1 egg, a chopped garlic clove, 4 tsp fresh lemon juice, and 1/2 cup canola oil in the cup of a personal blender Process until smooth and thick, about 2 minutes Transfer the mixture to a large mixing bowl, then very slowly stream in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil while continuously whisking. Add salt and pepper.
3.Place the tomato slices in a single layer on a paper towel. Season lightly with flaky sea salt, then allow to drain.
4.In a small bowl, combine 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp Kosher salt, tsp dried thyme, tsp garlic powder, tsp onion powder, tsp crushed red pepper flakes, and tsp black pepper. Stir well to combine
5 Pat the salmon dry with a paper towel, then drizzle with 1 Tbsp oil Sprinkle the blackening spice evenly onto both sides of the fish Set aside
6 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add remaining 3 Tbsp neutral oil When very hot, add seasoned salmon fillets, then cook for 4 minutes undisturbed Use a fish spatula to flip the fish If it does not release easily, it’s not ready to flip. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 120F is reached.
7.Assemble the salmon sandwich. If you like, toast the bread. If not, begin assembling. Place heaping spoonfuls of the tarragon aioli on each side of the bread. Place 1-2 romaine lettuce leaves on the sauce, followed by a seasoned tomato slice, 1 piece of crispy bacon (break it in half to fit the bread), and a pan seared salmon fillet Gently press the top bun on top Serve immediately!
HOT DOG COMBINATIONS
July 20th is National Hot Dog Day! So we came up with 4 fun hot dog combinations that you could try out to celebrate the day! If you try any of these or choose to celebrate in another way, please share pictures with us!
CHICAGO DOG
Poppyseed Bun
Beef Frank
Pickle Spear
Tomato Slices
Pickled Sport
Peppers
White Onion
Yellow Mustard
VENEZUELAN HOT DOG
Hot Dog Bun
Beef Frank
Slaw Mix
Potato Stix
Ketchup
Mayo
DYNAMITE DOG
Hot Dog Bun
Cheddar Jalapeno
Dog
Chipotle Mayo
Pickled Jalapeno
Crispy Onion
ALOHA TERIYAKI
DOG
Hot Dog Bun
Sausage
Pineapple Slaw
Red Cabbage
Cilantro
Teriyaki Sauce
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July 24th is National Refreshment Day! Here are a couple fun recipes!
Sweet Hibiscus Tea Lemonade
Ingredients
1/4 cup Loose Organic Hibiscus Tea
2 cups hot water
3 large lemons, juiced
Directions
1/4 cup raw honey quart water
1 lemon, sliced Club soda for serving
1.Pour the hot water over the tea and let it steep until the water is completely cooled. Strain and set aside.
2 Pour the juice from 2 lemons to start into a large pitcher and add the honey Stir to combine
3 Add the steeped hibiscus tea and stir again
4.Pour the quart of water into the pitcher and stir again. Taste and adjust the tartness to personal preference. If you want it tarter, add another lemon.
5 Add the sliced lemon to the pitcher if using
6 To serve, pour the lemonade over ice, leaving a little room Top with the plain kombucha
Blackberry Sage Iced Tea
Ingredients
4 cups Water
1 cup Fresh or frozen blackberries
3 tbsp Fresh sage leaves
Juice of 1 lemon
Directions
3 tbsp Maple syrup (adjust to taste) Ice cubes
Optional for garnish: additional sage leaves or lemon slices
1 Bring the water to a simmer in a medium saucepan, turn off the heat, and steep the sage leaves for about 5 minutes to release the flavors
2 Add the blackberries to the sage-infused water Return to a simmer, then remove from heat and gently mash the blackberries to release their juices and flavor. Stir in the maple syrup, adjusting the amount based on your desired sweetness.
3.Let the mixture cool to room temperature. Once cooled, strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract all the juices. Discard the solids.
4.Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice to add a refreshing citrusy kick.
5.Refrigerate the tea until it is thoroughly chilled, at least 1-2 hours.
6.Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice. You can also add some blackberries to each glass Garnish with sage leaves and/or a slice of lemon for an extra touch of elegance Enjoy!
CHICKEN WING SEASONING
July 29th is National Chicken Wing Day! Here are 4 different ways to flavor your chicken wings. We’ve got a variety of classic, familiar flavors and bold, new combinations, so hopefully there’s a little something for everyone!
HONEY LEMON PEPPER
1/2 cup honey plus 2 tbsp
⅓ cup lemon juice
1 tbsp garlic herb seasoning
1 tsp pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoon water
Fresh parsley for garnish
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, lemon juice, garlic herb seasoning, pepper, and salt. Stir. Mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry, and add it to the honey mixture
NASHVILLE HOT
1/2 cup butter, melted
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Whisk all the ingredients in a small bowl. When the wings are cooked, brush both sides with Nashville Hot Sauce
GARLIC PARMESAN
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
6 tablespoons butter melted
4 cloves garlic minced or grated
2 tablespoons grated parmesan not shredded!
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Pat wings dry and season with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder While the wing are cooking, melt butter in a saucepan, stir about 3/4 of the grated parmesan cheese and all of the minced garlic Cook over low for 30 seconds to release the flavor Remove pan from heat and set aside.
HONEY GARLIC JERK
8-9 tsp jerk seasoning
2 tbsp salted butter
5 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup honey
1 1/2 tsp tamari
1/4 tsp gluten free hot sauce
1/4 tsp ground ginger or fresh grated ginger, if desired
1/8 tsp smoked paprika
Pat wings dry and season with jerk seasoning, While the wings are cooking, heat butter and garlic until the butter is melted. Stir in honey, tamari, hot sauce, ginger, and paprika Allow to simmer for 3-4 minutes, then remove from heat
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August 25th is National Banana Split Day. Here is a recipe for a nice, refreshing twist on a classic dessert.
This would be the perfect treat to on a warm, summer evening... maybe even a treat you would want to enjoy poolside!
Healthy Banana Spl
Ingredients
1 banana
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons berries of your choice
2 tablespoons granola
1 tablespoon cacao nibs
2 tablespoons seed butter
Directions
1.Cut the banana in half lengthwise, remove the peel and place it in a dish.
2.Combine the Greek yogurt and honey together until smooth and well blended.
3.Add yogurt and honey mixture in the middle of the banana slices, top it berries, granola and cacao nibs.
4.Heat the peanut butter in a microwave so it's smooth and runny. Drizzle the peanut butter on top of the banana using a spoon. Enjoy immediately.