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July 1st – Happy Independence Day

01 Wednesday Jul 2015

Posted by Karen B. in Entertaining, Family, Holiday/Seasonal cooking, Independence Day

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Before I start on the fun of celebrating Independence Day, I’d like to thank all of you for your prayers, positive thoughts and general care and concern you expressed in response to the news of Mr. B. and his health/surgery.  I’m happy to report he’s doing very well and has only one more hurdle to cross before we can once and for all put this behind us.  I was touched and brought to tears by your thoughtful good wishes! Thank you so much for your support, you are all such dear blog friends.

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{Martha Stewart}

As you all know, we’re on countdown to the 4th of July!  This holiday has always marked the official start date of summer for me.  Let the games begin, as they say.

Now that I have grandchildren, I’m making note once again of kid friendly holiday ideas. Our 4 year old granddaughter always decorates her wagon (with mommy and daddy’s help of course) for a neighborhood parade.

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This year she may tackle her bicycle.  Martha Stewart has some great ideas for this annual neighborhood contest.

Garden, Home and Party: Happy Independence Day

We typically enjoy a backyard barbeque with good friends to celebrate the big day.  Everyone brings a dish to make it less work fun  for the hosting couple.  When I was growing up my mom would make onion dip, served with Ruffles potato chips for a party crowd.  It was made with a package of Lipton Onion Soup Mix and a 16-oz. container of sour cream.  I came across this Sweet Onion Dip recipe from Martha Stewart that reminded me of that dip and thought it might be a fun update this favorite by using fresh ingredients.

Sweet Onion Dip – Martha Stewart Summer Appetizers

Garden, Home and Party: Happy Independence Day

Garden, Home and Party: Happy Independence Day

The recipe for Chicken Skewers and Blistered Potatoes from Pottery Barn was our Father’s Day feast.  It was delicious and seems like a dish I’d prepare for any summer barbecue, including 4th of July.  I substituted the rub in the recipe for this marinade. We used the sauce in the original recipe to baste on the chicken as it grilled.  Both marinade and BBQ sauce proved to be keepers. {Thank you, Leslie}

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Pottery Barn:  Star Melamine Salad Plate, Water Hyacinth Round Place Mat, Isa Ikat Yarn Dye Napkin

Who doesn’t love cupcakes…Cupcake Flag from Country Living would be the perfect dessert for Independence Day and easily made the day before , always a benefit to me when entertaining. (add the fresh berries just before setting the cupcakes out)

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With the menu for our festivities selected, let’s have a look at a few pretty rooms that feature red, white and blue, shall we?  Homes are where the heart of any holiday begin…

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Country Living ! Keith Scott Morton photo

Love this toile!  George Washington?

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House Beautiful ~ Bjorn Wallander photo

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House Beautiful ~ Victoria Pearson photo

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Country Living ~ Bjorn Wallander photo

Blue and white rooms always capture my attention.  You could throw an American Flag throw pillow on the sofa and you’d be set for the holiday! This room (below) seems like it could be in a cottage by the beach…I feel relaxed just gazing at the simple and inviting space. 🙂

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Country Living ~ Keith Scott Morton photo

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Country Living ~ Stacey Brandford

What are your plans for the weekend?  Be safe, enjoy some relaxation and have fun, my friends!

 

 

Happy Independence Day ~ 4th of July

02 Wednesday Jul 2014

Posted by Karen B. in Independence Day

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I hope you have plans for a wonderful, restful,  long holiday weekend.  I always consider the 4th of July to be the official start to summer.

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Here in Southern California we often endure “June gloom” which means most mornings we wake up to low clouds and fog with the sun breaking through sometime after noon.  July starts the warmer, sun-filled days and temperatures to encourage more outdoor time than indoors.

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Dining outside is routine now through mid-September.  Grilled meats, cobblers and salads fill us until October, when we’re ready for fall /winter meals.

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Tyler Florence :: Ultimate Barbecued Chicken

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Bobby Flay :: Mesa Grill’s Southwestern Potato Salad

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Trisha Yearwood :: Easy Peach Cobbler

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Summer fruit is readily available and the grill becomes the cooking tool of choice.

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I love the celebration of Independence Day.  Fireworks, a sense of patriotism and a holiday!

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I hope this Independence Day provides you and yours a relaxing day filled with good food, fun with friends and family and fireworks!

Happy 4th of July

{GHP} Happy 4th of July

01 Monday Jul 2013

Posted by Karen B. in Independence Day, Outdoor living, Party Planning

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Happy 4th of July, Garden, Home and Party

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Note:  I’m in Austin spending time with family and our granddaughter.  I hope you all enjoy your holiday.  ♥ Karen

Independence day is my favorite patriotic holiday.  For me it always signals the true start of summer, its a reminder of what a great country we live in, and we usually eat some wonderfully simple and delicious foods.

Happy 4th of July, Garden, Home and Party

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{Pottery Barn}

I found this recipe on Food TV and thought I’d share it.  It sounds pretty simple and  really fits the bill for the holiday at hand.

Happy 4th of July, Garden, Home and Party

Fruit-Tart Flag

Directions
Fill premade miniature tart shells or phyllo cups with sweet mascarpone cream (recipe below), then arrange on a tray and top with blueberries and halved strawberry slices to create stars and stripes.

Mascarpone Cream:

Beat an 8-ounce container of mascarpone cheese and 3 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar with a mixer until smooth. Gently fold in 1/2 cup freshly whipped cream.

Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/fruit-tart-flag-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback

Super simple, right?

I’m joining Alison, author of The Polohouse, for her Favorites on the First ~and~

StoneGable: Tutorials and Tidbits

Have a wonderful Independence Day

{GHP} Happy 4th of July!

04 Wednesday Jul 2012

Posted by Karen B. in Family, Holiday/Seasonal cooking, Holidays, Independence Day

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We’re off to dinner at our friends house this evening.  I hope you are relaxing and enjoying friends and family.  I know the official first day of summer was June 21st but the 4th of July always signaled the start of summer for me.

Have a safe and yummy 4th of July!

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