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Celebrating the 4th of July

July 3, 2017

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Happy Birthday America!

The weather forecast looks great for the up coming 4th of July celebration. I have already brought out our flags to decorate the house and the yard. Some preparations are underway to help save time and make the day as stress-free as possible. Here are a few ways I have incorporated simple and easy ideas for this festive occasion. Store bought donuts sprinkled with patriotic colors is a fun treat to serve at anytime of day. In addition, the classic root beer float is another great treat. Scoop the vanilla ice cream into individual glasses and store them in the freezer until ready to use. All you will need to do later is to pour the root beer into each glass and serve. When it comes to activities, kids love to make noise and pop things, a good supply of pop-its will keep them busy throughout the day. Last but not least, sparklers are always a great way to light up the night.

Bring out the sparklers, pop-its, and lots of US flags.

It’s nice to spend some time outside….sit and relax…enjoy the summer weather …have a glass wine…and good company (Bill).

Ice cold glasses filled with vanilla ice cream and root beer.

red-white-blue donuts

Our French brittany, Glory, enjoying the day with us.

No matter what the plans may be for the day, to end the night with fireworks is something our family always look forward to. As the sun starts to set, we pack up a bag with blankets and fill the cooler with drinks and some snacks then set out on a drive to a nearby park and wait for the display of lights to begin.

I hope you and your family will have a great fourth of July!

Posted by Kay

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4th of July, God Bless America

July 4, 2015

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I am truly blessed to be living here in America and to have my family and friends to share it with. The 4th of July is America’s Independence Day. The Continental Congress took the risk and voted to declare independence from Great Britain on July 2nd, 1776. The Declaration of Independence was drafted and adopted on July 4th, 1776 and signed on August 2, 1776. Many lives were lost for the cause, and in the end America became a separate and free country. What a wonderful occasion it is to be able to celebrate the birth of this great nation. Bring out the red-white-and blue, the stars and stripes, and Old Glory to celebrate and show pride and patriotism for this beautiful country of ours.

God Bless America!

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Red, White & Blue Breakfast {Pancakes, Bacon & Berries}

June 29, 2013

Do you think there’s enough red, white and blue in this picture? If you have this breakfast, you’ll be ready for the busy 4th of July celebration; parade in the morning, picnic in the afternoon and fireworks in the evening.

The first step is to cook the bacon (Oscar Mayer Bacon). Preheat the over to 375° F, line the baking pan with parchment paper, place the bacon strips side by side on the pan and bake them for about 23-28 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

While the bacon is in the oven, get started on the Blueberry Buttermilk Pancake mix.

Basic Buttermilk Pancakes
{makes about 12 four-inch pancakes}

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups buttermilk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus 1 tablespoon for griddle/pan
fresh blueberries (optional)

1. In a medium bowl, melt 4 tablespoons butter, then add buttermilk and eggs. Mix the mixture lightly with a fork. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and sugar and combine the dry ingredients with the liquid mixture. Mix them with the fork until the batter just combined and it should have small to medium lumps. Let the mixture rest for 5 to 10 minutes, it will bubble slightly.

2. Heat the pan/griddle on medium for a few minutes. Brush it with butter and pour about 1/4 – 1/2 cup of pancake batter. Scatter the top with blueberries and flip it over when the pancake bubbles and is golden brown on the bottom (about 2 minutes per side). Repeat with the remaining batter.

3. To keep the pancakes warm, place them on a heat-proof plate in the oven at 175° F, or before serving put the pancakes in the toaster to heat and crisp them up. Serve with maple syrup.

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Top the stack of pancakes with fresh blueberries and strawberries. The sweetness of fresh picked strawberries can’t be compared to store bought. It has been a treat for us, filling our little berry basket full of strawberries from our garden just about every other day. As I was putting these strawberries together for a quick photo op, our dog Glory couldn’t resist them and took a few for herself.

Have a wonderful 4th of July!

recipe source: adapted from Martha Stewart Magazine, January 2002

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recipe source: adapted from Martha Stewart Magazine, January 2002