Staycation Ideas #7: Hosting a Movie Marathon While Earning Rewards
Earlier this summer, we brought a staycation Series full of ideas with articles like Staycation Ideas #5: A Day Exploring The Best Of New York City or Staycation Ideas #4: Summer Festivals in New York. Today, we are elevating your staycation by making you embark on a culinary adventure without leaving your kitchen.
Traveling can also be done through flavors and getting to know the ingredients of your favorite recipes. Keep reading as we are bringing the taste of travel right to your plate with two famous American recipes that will leave you craving for more, so get ready to indulge in these iconic flavors and elevate your staycation experience.
Ah, apple pie, one of the most iconic American desserts and “the true comfort food” that warms anyone’s heart. To create this delightful treat, gather the ingredients listed below, which you can easily find at Whole Foods Market or Walmart, and make use of your Jagger gift cards for a rewarding culinary adventure.
To create the flaky crust, mix the flour, sugar, and cubed butter until it reaches a crumbly texture. Then, add the ice-cold water and form the dough. Allow it to chill for about 30 minutes, ensuring it’s ready for the pie-making adventure.
Now, the delicious filling awaits. Toss the thinly sliced apples with sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
Roll out the dough and line your pie dish, and dot the filling with small cubes of butter, sealing the deal for a heavenly taste.
Complete your homemade apple pie by adding the top crust, sealing the edges, and making a few slits on the surface. Bake the pie at 375°F for 45-50 minutes, watching it turn a golden brown as its delightful aroma fills your kitchen.
And we couldn’t end our list of American cuisine iconic foods without the classic American Hamburger. Born in the late 19th century, this American invention still wins our hearts (and taste) for its simplicity yet tastiness. Relatively easy to prepare, keep reading to discover how.
(for 2 people)
Start by shaping the ground beef into patties, and season with salt and pepper.
After, grill the patties for 4-5 minutes on each side. While the meat is cooking, toast the buns and have the remaining ingredients washed and sliced.
Once the meat is ready, assemble the burgers with your favorite toppings and enjoy your meal.
A staycation is an excellent opportunity to celebrate the diverse and iconic flavors of America right in your own kitchen.
While you wait for your delicious homemade apple pie to finish baking, you can squeeze in some time for Jagger’s polls and surveys and keep earning amazing rewards. Get rewarded to take surveys while enjoying your flavorful staycation.
Whether you use a Jagger gift card at Whole Foods Market or Walmart, there are plenty of choices to satisfy your taste buds. Select from marinated meats, vibrant salads, fresh vegetables ready for the grill, and delicious sides. Your survey earnings will help you indulge in culinary delights without feeling the pinch in your wallet.
