4th of july party

2 Jul

Festive 4th: Sweets & Treats

categories: 4th of july party, food and drinks, food presentation

Berries are an easy way to give sweets a patriotic feel! Case in point – festive treats from Martha Stewart’s Red, White, & Blue Desserts gallery…
• Red, White, & Blue Parfaits
• Red, White, & Blueberry Trifle (This dessert looks so pretty – and store-bought pound cake cuts down your prep time!)
• Flag Cupcakes [...]

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Read more → Posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 8:56am

1 Jul

Festive 4th: Cocktails & Garnishes

categories: 4th of july party, cocktail recipes, food and drinks

Vons.com has some great July 4th cocktail (or mocktail) inspiration. I’m especially loving these watermelon stars – simple idea, but super cute!
For an unique signature drink idea, check out these Blueberry Limoncellos garnished with a blueberry skewer (or alternate blueberries & raspberries for a patriotic feel), or – even easier – try using frozen [...]

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Read more → Posted on July 1st, 2008 at 10:44am

30 Jun

Festive 4th: Drink Parasols

categories: 4th of july party, cocktail recipes, food and drinks

Martha Stewart has tons of great inspiration for 4th of July crafts (of course!) – but these adorable drink parasols look particularly fun! Learn how to make them here .

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Read more → Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 10:40am

30 Jun

The Patriotic Table

categories: 4th of july party

Social Couture has a fun Patriotic Party that’s perfect for making decorating & table settings super easy if you’re playing hostess for the 4th! The full Patriotic set comes complete with eco-friendly bamboo tableware, a sparkly red table runner, USA flags, white metal pails, super-cute striped grosgrain napkin rings, and more…or you can buy [...]

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Read more → Posted on June 30th, 2008 at 10:23am

3 Jul

hostess tips for a stress-free 4th

categories: 4th of july party, holiday ideas

San Diego’s Fox in the Morning news recently invited us to share some tips for stress-free 4th of July entertaining! Here are a few screenshots from part of the segment and some tips to help you spend more time at the party and less time in the kitchen:

1. Don’t feel pressured to make [...]

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Read more → Posted on July 3rd, 2007 at 6:40pm

3 Jul

festive July 4th recipes…

categories: 4th of july party, cocktail recipes, desserts, food and drinks

Cool Cocktails: Watermelon Crush and Raspberry Collins
Easy Breakfasts: Mini Blueberry Turnovers and waffles topped with berries and whipped cream
Feeling gourmet? Tempt your guests with these impressive eats: Napa Valley Basil Smoked Burgers and Beer-Battered String Beans!
For a sweet finish: Red, White & Blueberry Cupcakes and Oat Crisps with Blueberries and Créme Fraiche {make the cupcakes [...]

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Read more → Posted on July 3rd, 2007 at 4:40pm