Watermelon petit fours
The National Watermelon Promotion Board was kind enough to send us a CD-ROM the other day full of “great watermelon photography, recipes, health information, logos and copy.” Of course, Chrissy and I...
View ArticlePretzel sparklers
How cute are these pretzel sparklers? They’re supposed to resemble actual sparklers, which were always my favorite fireworks growing up. But these won’t burn your hands! I was super excited when I...
View ArticleBlackberry-strawberry glazed pie
Apple pie is generally regarded as the epitome of culinary Americana. But you know what the problem with apple pie is? It’s not festively hued! Where’s the red, white and blue? In this...
View ArticleRed white and blueberry four-layer cake
“Wow.” That was my brother’s text-messaged response to the phone pic I sent him of this cake, in all its berrylicious glory. It’s a pretty “wow” kind of dessert: Four layers of pound cake doused with...
View ArticleGuacamole salad
My countdown to summer begins December 26 every year. Autumn, I love. The holidays are full of fun. But winter? Yuck. So every year it seem like the winter months drag on and on, and then suddenly...
View ArticleRocket dogs
Need a quick, easy, kid-friendly, delicious AND patriotic treat to serve at your 4th of July party? Try rocket dogs! No, not the shoes. This tasty rocket dogs are hot dogs wrapped in refrigerated...
View ArticleRed, white and blue drink
It's the 4th of July, and you need something to wash down the rocket dog you just ate. Forget boring old soda or juice. Try this fun and patriotic drink! It's made up of cranberry juice, blue sports...
View ArticlePatriotic strawberries
Want to make your friends and family ooh and ahh long before the fireworks start this 4th of July? Then make these strawberries! They're patriotic. They're pretty. They taste great. And they're super...
View ArticleLiberty’s flame cupcakes
I really should have photographed my 2-year-old hold one of these cupcakes up in the air to get the full effect of Liberty's flame. I'm not sure why I didn't think of it. He posed in just the right...
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