Cooking
These little cheese and herb phyllo pastries have yet to be baked, photos of the finished product later.
July 4th is American Independence Day. But I prefer to think of it as a holiday that celebrates self-determination and freedom. This July 4th liberate yourself from the expected and make something that is infused with your style--be it spicy, sweet, fruity or even a bit nutty. My effort is decidely cheesy.
If you need a little inspiration, here are some links to salads that are perfect for barbecues, picnics and all manner of July 4th parties.
Asian Style Slaw
Greek Style Salad
Herb Potato Salad
Spinach Fig Salad
Two Bean Salad
Happy Fourth of July!
FOOD
- Fourth Of July Salad
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Cooking
July Fourth Eats
These little cheese and herb phyllo pastries have yet to be baked, photos of the finished product later.
July 4th is American Independence Day. But I prefer to think of it as a holiday that celebrates self-determination and freedom. This July 4th liberate yourself from the expected and make something that is infused with your style--be it spicy, sweet, fruity or even a bit nutty. My effort is decidely cheesy.
If you need a little inspiration, here are some links to salads that are perfect for barbecues, picnics and all manner of July 4th parties.
Asian Style Slaw
Greek Style Salad
Herb Potato Salad
Spinach Fig Salad
Two Bean Salad
Happy Fourth of July!
FOOD
- Fourth Of July Salad
Six Degrees is the theory that anyone on the planet can be connected to any other person on the planet through a chain of acquaintances that has no more than five intermediaries. You may remember a few years back there was both a movie based on...
- Potluck Possibilities
What are you doing to celebrate the Fourth of July? I'll be at my folk's place. For as long as I can remember my parents have held a Fourth of July party. It's their one big party every year and a great chance to catch up with most everyone...
- I Love Chocolate:shop
I can't believe it's been a whole year, but it has. I began this blog on my birthday and here it is, and another birthday has come around, mine and my blogs. Three hundred and sixty five days and almost twenty three thousand visits to the site!...
- Potluck Stories
Here's my theory. Everyone has a good potluck story. I know I've got a couple. When I was growing up potlucks were very popular. It's economical for one thing and there is the pride in showing off your culinary skills of course. Personally...
- Where There's Smoke...
there's a pretty happy guy, knife & fork in hand. Sticking to my pledge to actually make more of the recipes from the half-dozen or so cooking magazines I get, Matt fired up the grill for this Wood-Smoked Tri-Tip with Sicillian Herb Sauce (Bon Appetit,...