I have lots for the 4th today, as the countdown begins. I’m especially fond of non-sweets party ideas, since they are harder to come by. Make easy 4th of July caprese kabobs in red, white and blue (thanks to the handy dandy labels) HERE at My Own Ideas. And it’s not food-related, but while you’re visiting, also check out … Read More ...
Chocolate Star Favors for the 4th
Cute, easy and chocolatey. What’s not to love? (Easily) make these favor bags filled with red and white chocolate stars HERE at Design, Dining and Diapers. Warning if you live in Washington DC, like me, eat these fast on the 4th! It’ll be almost a 100 degrees!… Read More ...
20 Ways to Use a Star-Shaped Cookie Cutter
I bet there are even more, given all you crafty, creative foodies out there. Callye, of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle, asked 20 bloggers to come up with ideas for using a star-shaped cookie cutter. I love that all are so different. Me? I made starry strawberry shortcake on a stick. Find the whole lot, with links to … Read More ...
Baguette Cups for Veggies
I’ve decided this will be my new entertaining thing: Individual servings of foods you can pick up and easily carry around. No more messy utensils and dipping. Yep, that’s my plan. Starting with these lovely baguettes filled with dip and veggies. Find the how-tos HERE at Cute as a Fox.… Read More ...
Cute Favor Packaging for Summer Cookies
Cleverest, must-try packaging for summer cookies ever! Dang, why didn’t I think of that? Find the how-tos HERE at tikkido.… Read More ...
Watermelon JellO
Not too hard to decipher what’s on my mind… I spotted this adorable watermelon JellO and my first thought was, “hmm, I wonder if these can be made into JellO shots.” Sure enough the recipe calls for water OR vodka. Phew. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Craft Foxes.… Read More ...
Easy Two-Tone Party Straws
Here’s one of those simple little details that give your party guests pause… Make colorful two-toned straws HERE at Partycraft Secrets.… Read More ...
Pop Rocks Marshmallow Pops
I came to conclusion making these that Pop Rocks are really weird. I should have accepted this thirty years ago, but every time I try them, I reach the same conclusion. But definitely necessary for the 4th of July. And delivered via paper party straws and marshmallows. Make Pop Rocks marshmallow pops HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Watermelon Pops
The piece of mint sold me. That and the ultra cute and convenient watermelon-eating afforded by a stick. Love this simple serving idea for my 4th of July party. Find it HERE at Little Food Junction.… Read More ...
4th of July Shots
Ooooh, the July 4th ideas are pouring in now. Here’s a way to make your celebration much more joyous for the adults: Red, white and blue shots. Yes, please. I’ll take that row. Make them HERE at Saucy Pants.
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Tortilla Chip Stars
Just so everything can be festive on the 4th of July, even your chips… Make star-shaped tortilla chips HERE at Make the Best of Everything!.… Read More ...
Checkerboard, I mean Chess Board, Cake
I’m afraid checkers is more my speed, though I did always want to master the game of Chess. Ah well, maybe when I retire. Find the how-tos and recipe to make this beautiful checkerboard cake and chocolate Chess pieces HERE at Ninas Kleiner Food-Blog. (Translation tool available.)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
Because it’s Summer here and almost 100 degrees, I figure I’ll just add ice cream to everything. Make chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Vanilla Ice Ice Baby
Sorry, but I had to do that. As one who came of age in the ’80s, no ’80s reference can go unnoticed. But aside from nostalgia, I just love this idea for iced coffee, tea, any nice and cool drink that needs more oomph. Make vanilla ice cubes HERE at Oh My Veggies.… Read More ...
“Firecracker” Rice Krispies Treats
Rice Krispies Treats for the 4th of July… now, with more pop! Pop Rocks, that is. Make “Firecracker” Rice Krispies Treats HERE at CraftTestDummies.com.