Block parties are back, baby! Okay, let me backtrack a bit. For over a decade, my street has been having a block party every year on the 4th of July. What started as a small get together with just a few neighbors has turned into a serious party with a DJ, a chili cookoff and… Continue reading 4th of July Stuffed Strawberries
Tag: 4th of July
Liberty Cocktail
I have two dogs. I love them tremendously and they’re a big part of our family. They take care of us and we take care of them, which means that every morning and every night they get a walk. Their walks mean we get a walk as well. We usually walk around the neighborhood, but… Continue reading Liberty Cocktail
Grilled Garlic Chicken Tenders
Every year for the 4th of July we always have a block party. Everyone on the block gets together and we play games, listen to music, drink cocktails and of course barbecue. There are the standard burgers and dogs, but there are also the not so standard chicken, ribs and whatever anyone else wants to… Continue reading Grilled Garlic Chicken Tenders
Boston Rum Punch
I like to make special cocktails for holidays. You know, something that will serve a large group because holidays always give people a reason to party. Since I like to mingle at my soireés, the last thing I want to do is mix drinks all night. So, I usually make a punch. The 4th of… Continue reading Boston Rum Punch
Fire-Roasted Ricotta with Grilled Corn & Peppers
It’s America’s birthday on Monday which means the whole country will be celebrating with parties and fireworks. My street actually holds a block party every year to celebrate, complete with a chili cook-off, pie contest, plenty of watermelon and plenty of grilling. But we don’t just grill chicken, burgers and hot dogs. We grill fruits… Continue reading Fire-Roasted Ricotta with Grilled Corn & Peppers
American Beauty
As you all know I love my cocktails. All those liquors mixing together to make some unbelievably delicious elixir, they’re just too much fun. But sometimes I prefer a nice glass of wine to a cocktail. Yes, it’s true. Recently though I discovered that wine and hard liquors don’t have to remain segregated in the… Continue reading American Beauty
Red, White and Blue Mini Pavlovas
Want to know what I love about summer? I finally get to hang out on the beach. I cook most meals outside on the grill. But more than anything else, all my favorite fruits are finally available. Sure, I’m a big fan of apples and citrus, but they’re nothing compared to the sweet, juicy tang… Continue reading Red, White and Blue Mini Pavlovas
Fish House Punch
I’m sure you’re wondering what Fish House Punch has to do with the 4th of July. Well, believe it or not our forefathers created and drank this punch in the 1730’s. The story goes that a group of men built a house on the banks of Schuylkill and created a club called the State in… Continue reading Fish House Punch
Patriotic Cookie Pizza
I love magazines. As you know there have been plenty of recipes I’ve posted that have come from the torn-out pages of many a cooking magazine. While my far and away favorite is Fine Cooking, I’m also a huge fan of Better Homes and Gardens and Sunset. But today’s recipe, didn’t come from any of… Continue reading Patriotic Cookie Pizza
Corny Cupcakes for the 4th
I hate going to the doctor’s office. Not because I don’t like seeing the doctor, but because I hate waiting to see the doctor. See, whenever I have an appointment, I try to get there at least a few minutes early, that way if they’re ready for me when I’m actually scheduled, I’ll be there… Continue reading Corny Cupcakes for the 4th