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This Old Baker Podcast Episode 47: Why Summer Food Just Hits Different

June 22, 2026

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There is a reason a cold glass of lemonade on a hot day tastes better than anything you could make in February. In this episode, Kim talks about why summer food hits differently than any other time of year — the science behind it, the nostalgia that drives it, and why the simplest meals always win in July.

What we talk about in this episode

Why your senses actually sharpen in warm weather and how that changes the way food tastes and smells
The real reason summer food is tied to memory — and why that makes it hit harder than any other season
Why simple always wins in summer and why complicated gets in the way
The new homemade lemonade dry mix at This Old Baker — three ingredients, five flavor variations, thirty seconds to a glass
Peach cobbler for two baked in a muffin pan — individual portions, ready in 25 minutes
The copycat seasoning series and which blends belong on your summer grill
Three quick tips for making summer cooking easier this year

Recipes mentioned in this episode

Homemade Lemonade Dry Mix — https://thisoldbaker.com/homemade-lemonade-dry-mix/
Strawberry Lemonade Dry Mix — https://thisoldbaker.com/strawberry-lemonade-dry-mix-homemade-pantry-mix/
Raspberry Lemonade Dry Mix — https://thisoldbaker.com/raspberry-lemonade-dry-mix/
Peach Lemonade Dry Mix — https://thisoldbaker.com/peach-lemonade-dry-mix/
Honey Lemonade Dry Mix — https://thisoldbaker.com/honey-lemonade-dry-mix/
Arnold Palmer Dry Mix — https://thisoldbaker.com/arnold-palmer-dry-mix/
Peach Cobbler for Two — thisoldbaker.com/peach-cobbler-for-two
Copycat Bull Shit Seasoning — https://thisoldbaker.com/copycat-bull-shit-seasoning/
Copycat Good Shit Seasoning — https://thisoldbaker.com/copycat-good-shit-seasoning/
Copycat Aw Shit Seasoning — https://thisoldbaker.com/copycat-aw-shit-seasoning-mix/
Copycat Chicken Shit Seasoning — https://thisoldbaker.com/copycat-chicken-shit-seasoning-mix/
Copycat Red Lobster Seafood Seasoning — https://thisoldbaker.com/copycat-red-lobster-signature-seafood-seasoning/

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Kim Artlip is the creator behind This Old Baker, where she teaches you how to simplify your kitchens using scratch-made pantry systems. Her approach focuses on replacing store-bought mixes with make-ahead dry blends, base recipes, and practical, budget-friendly solutions that actually get used.

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