Sort of healthy. At least healthier than cake. Plus, these watermelon petits fours can be made beyond the 4th of July. make petits fours from watermelon squares HERE at Disney Family.… Read More ...
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Rock Candy JellO Shots
Speaking of shots, make these supercool “rock candy” JellO shots for the 4th of July HERE at the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen.… Read More ...
Pop Star Cookie Pops
OK, OK, no more red, white and blue. After this one, for at least a few hours. This one is from yours truly, and I promise they are pretty darn easy to make. I created these 4th of July star sandwich cookie pops (with a fireworks-inspired surprise in the middle… Pop Rocks) for SheKnows.com. Find the how-tos HERE. … Read More ...
Easy Firecracker Cakes
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Starry Babybels and a Yee-Haw Burger
Speaking of appetizers for the 4th of July, how about some starry Babybels? Make them HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. And switching gears to the wild west… make some veggie burger cowboy hats HERE.
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 ...
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 ...
“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.
Berry Star JellO
Despite JellO’s big comeback in recent years, doesn’t this JellO star with berries still feel so very retro? It’s the mold. And fruit and JellO thing. Make a JellO star for the 4th of July HERE at CraftFoxes.… Read More ...
Red, White and Blue Stars and Berries Cakes
These mini star cakes layered with whipped cream, strawberries and blueberries look so good, I wonder if you could get away with them for not just Memorial Day and the 4th of July, but Bastille Day? Veteran’s Day? National strawberry shortcake day? Make them HERE at Bird on a Cake.… Read More ...
Bird’s Party Magazine, Spring/Summer 2012 Issue, is Out!!
You know the magazine, that clever party mag by Bird’s Party filled with ideas, recipes and how-tos for parties? A partial list of the parties inside include Mother’s Day, 4th of July, golf, Spring-themed, Olympics, graduation, birthday, 4th of July, and more. There’s a pancake breakfast, a street party… I love the wide range of styles in this magazine, too, … Read More ...
Red, White and Blue Candy Corn (for Bastille Day?)
And keeping the Bastille Day theme going… I’m loving this homemade candy corn in any colors you want. Sure it was made for the 4th of July, but I’m co-opting them for Bastille Day. Learn to make homemade candy corn HERE at Taste and Tell.… Read More ...