This afternoon, my Aunt called me to ask what time she should be here Saturday for our annual Fourth of July barbecue. I've been getting ready for this weekend this whole week trying to plan and prepare easy foods that I know the whole family will love. The key is making sure that making these foods doesn't take up a lot of my time because we just started summer vacation here in New York City and the last thing I want to do is spend a lot of time in the hot kitchen. The kids usually spend the entire day running around with the water guns and throwing water balloons at each other so they often don't even stop to grab a bite to eat. However, as soon as they see dessert come out, they flock to it like bees to honey. I've come up with some fun dessert ideas to celebrate Independence Day this year and one of them is for Fourth of July No Bake Cookie Dough Balls. I'm pretty sure all the kids are going to love them because they are easy to carry around and eat … [Read more...]
Red, White And Blue Fruit Skewers Recipe
It's hard to believe that this weekend is already the Fourth of July! We just finished school this last Friday in New York City and it is wonderful to be on vacation. Our family is getting together this weekend to celebrate Independence Day and I am already planning some of the foods that I will prepare and serve when everyone gets together. The name of the game is easy to make and tastes good since I don't want to have to spend too much time in the kitchen. Since all of the men in the family work in produce, I decided to make fruit the center of many of the dishes that we will enjoy. This red, white and blue fruit skewers recipe is perfect for celebrating the Fourth and making sure everyone enjoys some fresh fruit! Red, White and Blue Fruit Skewers Ingredients - 1 pint of fresh blueberries 1 pint of fresh raspberries 2-3 apples diced wooden shish kabob skewers Directions - 1. Rinse your fruit and set aside. 2. Slide one piece of fruit onto the wooden … [Read more...]
