Figures the genius of creative sweets (scratch that, genius of all things crafty in food) would come up with a super duper easy dessert for you to make last minute for the 4th of July: “Kaboom Cakes,” aka, store-bought cakes turned into firecrackers. Find the how-tos HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Sipping the Red, White and Blue and the Secret to Layered Drinks
As one in my current state, forbidden to enjoy a lovely cocktail (more on that later), I’m thankful for some alternatives. Like these oh so pretty layered drinks from In Katrina’s Kitchen. Discover the secret to making layered drinks–so many more uses than just the 4th–HERE.… Read More ...
Red, White and Blue Madeleines Dyed with Fruit
Still a few more of the red, white and blue to go! Next up, some festive madeleines from the queen-of-holiday-madeleines, Sugar Swings!. The bonus this time? They are dyed naturally with fruit. Make them HERE.… Read More ...
Marshmallow Popcorn “Sparklers” 4th Of July
… made with cleverly dyed marshmallows, too, so you get a new technique snuck in there as well. Make marshmallow popcorn sparklers for the 4th of July HERE at Dash.
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Healthy Flag Fruit Snack
And now for something completely healthy: Make a fruit flag from apples and blueberries HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Trifle for the 4th
I have a few more 4th of July in a row to bring you, then on the 5th you’ll all get a break from the red, white and blue. Upon reflection, it occurs to me, I’ve never made a trifle, a travesty that needs to be corrected. Make a trifle for the 4th HERE at My Own Road.… Read More ...
Sparkly Star Marshmallow Straws
There are star-shaped marshmallows out there? How have I not seen these? I better talk to my supermarket manager. Because look what you can make with them for the 4th. Find the how-tos for sparkly star marshmallow straws HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...
Marshmallow Pop Contest
Anyone who knows anything about me knows what a fan of marshmallow pops I am. I’ve been making them for years now (see? check out my whole collection. Hmmm, now that I’m looking at them all at once, “a fan of” is an understatement, let’s just say “obsessed” instead.) So if any of you out there have the same … Read More ...
Red, White and Blue 4th of July Patriotic Fudge
Here’s another beautiful dessert for the 4th of July that can be adapted to any colorful holiday… Loving this swirly red, white and blue fudge. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Taste and Tell.
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Free 3D Cupcake Toppers for the 4th of July
Gosh, I love the word “free.” Also “cupcakes.” And these are ever so pretty, yes? Find the how-tos and printable HERE at Printable Party Kits.
Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
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Sandwiches Turned into Cute Pockets
It’s not easy to come up with such a simple and clever idea to change something so firmly established as the sandwich, but Cute Food for Kids did it. Find the how-tos to make sandwich pockets HERE at Cute Food for Kids. And bonus, perhaps some less lost and spilled for messy, young eaters?… Read More ...
Watermelon Cookies
I made these for a local TV spot here in Washington, DC as part of a presentation of sweets ideas for the 4th of July and summer. I’ve made these before, but that was three years ago (in blogland, that’s the equivalent of about 20 years ago). Find them HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Plain Dip Turned Festive
Forgive the onslaught of red, white and blue, but this one is not only a non-sweet (yay! much rarer), but for those outside the US, this one can be adapted for any event or holiday by changing the colors and shapes. Turn a plain old dip festive with this idea HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Pop Rocks Mousse
I know that using Pop Rocks
in desserts for the 4th of July is a stroke of genius done in many years prior, but I’m happy to see the trend skyrocket this year. Especially in such thoughtful desserts (thoughtful as in, the physics of the Pop Rocks is considered) and clever (clever as in, not only are Pop Rocks in … Read More ...
Red, White and Blue Strawberries n’ Cupcakes
Red, white and blue strawberries on red, white and blue cupcakes? Can’t get enough of the red, white and blue for Wednesday. How about putting these on red, white and blue plates on a red, white and blue tablecloth? Make these perfect-for-the-4th strawberries n’ cupcakes HERE at Bird on a Cake.… Read More ...