Tag Archives: 4th July
Flag Cake
July 4th approaches, and my friend Jen sends out the following email to the group of friends who are gathering by the river to watch the fireworks, “we’re doing burgers, and hotdogs, Kate’s bringing a flag cake …†Did I … Continue reading
The Monday Treat – s’mores bars to inspire happiness even in indoorsy types
I was a reluctant camper as a child. Bugs, rain, sleeping on the ground – not really my scene. On my return from my first guide camp I sat on the bathroom floor sobbing as ants marched out of my … Continue reading
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Tagged 4th July, baking, bbq, camping, chocolate, easy, marshmallow, picnic, s'mores, sweet treat
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Red White and Blue Flag Cake for July 4th
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Tagged 4th July, bbq, beautiful, blueberry, cake, dinner, entertaining, flag cake, raspberry
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Cruisin’ NYC – Red White And Blue Pavlova in anticipation of July 4th
Jenn and Alan had bought the tickets on Groupon, and the time was non transferable, so in spite of the thunder and lightening that had lashed Manhattan all afternoon, we set off down to the docks to meet our ferry.
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Tagged 4th July, bbq, berries, cruise, dinner, eggs, entertaining, meringue, party, pavlova, shipwrecked, summer
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The Wednesday Tipple – lemonade with thyme lemon syrup and patriotic ice cubes, and teenage oppression at the Liberty Bell
Jon and I arrived in Philadelphia on a sunny Saturday. We sat on the top deck of the tour bus digesting our cheesesteak sandwiches, and watched selected highlights of the city glide past in the sunshine.
Posted in The Wednesday Tipple
Tagged 4th July, Americana, blueberries, cocktail, lemon juice, lemonade, lemons, picnic food, raspberries, soda water, tipple
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The Monday Treat – Homemade Crackerjacks and a night at the ball game
Last year my Mum and Dad were in town for 4th July celebrations and I was determined to show them some good ole American fun. To this end, tickets were purchased for a Staten Island Yankees home game, just a … Continue reading
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Tagged 4th July, Americana, ball game, caramel, crackerjacks, molasses, peanuts, pecans, popcorn, sugar, summer, syrup
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Red White and Blue Popsicles for 4th July
Nothing says summer quite like a popsicle, and these red white and blue ones scream 4th July.
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Tagged 4th July, blueberry, honey, ice pop, popsicle, raspberry, watermelon
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