Category: July 4th/Independence Day

JULY 4TH FOOD FUN: American Flag Cookies

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We love food “craft projects.” Here, turn graham crackers into flag cookies with this fun family recipe from Pillsbury. In fact, as part of your Fourth of July celebration, let your kids make this easy snack craft. Prep time is just five minutes. RECIPE: AMERICAN FLAG COOKIES Ingredients 1 double graham cracker (5 x 2-1/2…
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JULY 4th: American Flag Cake

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A tasty flag! Photo courtesy SecretLifeOfAChefsWife.com.   What a great dessert surprise for July 4th! This flag cake originated on 17andBak­ing.com, and was reposted on SecretLifeOfAChefsWife.com. Elissa, who posted the recipe at age 17 (she’s now 21), said at the time: “While I wish I could claim credit for it, the idea of a flag…
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FOOD FUN: Stars & Stripes Jell-O Shots

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Perfect for a July 4th celebration: red, white and blue Jell-O shots. All you need is a mini star silicon mold, like this one from Wilton. You can probably pick one up locally, where July 4th-themed housewares or are sold (or a good baking supplies department). Then, just follow this recipe on GoodCocktails.com. And plan…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Red, White & Blue Soft Drinks & Cocktails

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Drink red, white and blue for July 4th. Photo courtesy Herradura Tequila.   You can turn any clear drink into a July 4th cocktail or mocktail, as Herradura Tequila has done with its “Red, White & Blueberries” Cocktail, below.     JULY 4TH MOCKTAILS Just start with a clear spirit or mixer, layer on other…
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RECIPE: Red, White & Blueberry Layer Cake

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As a follow-up to the lovely red, white and blueberry shortcake, here’s another stunner. The “ooh” factor comes from the number of layers: five. You can top it with whatever fresh fruit is in season, but for July 4th, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries are appropriately festive. Chef Sarah of the Los Gatos, California Sur La…
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