Happy Fourth of July to those here in the U.S.A. And Happy Wednesday to everyone else! I've gathered up a collection of fun Fourth of July food projects. My Mom keeps trying to convince me that cooking is a form of craft and she might be winning!
I'm not a huge fan of white chocolate, but I think this is just a super cool super easy idea. From the Best Bites blog and she has step-by-step instructions for you.
The fruit on top almost makes me think I can call this a healthy cupcake! Almost. You can find all the nutritional information and the instructions on the Kitchen Daily blog. Although I have to tell you that the instructions are a little big hilarious. One of the ingredients is "12 cupcakes." So the instructions are pretty much only for assembling the cupcakes, which is the crafty part anyways!
I am actually a huge fan of watermelon and feta cheese together. But I know that not everyone is, so you could replace the feta with apple cubes (skin off, obviously) or banana chunks. You can find the instructions and lots of process pics on the Wenderly Design blog.
One of my all time favorite drinks comes from a little restaurant near me that I love, called Vynl. They have a watermelon lemonade which is yummy, but also just looks so cool. The watermelon juice and the lemonade don't mix. So when the drink arrives it looks so pretty, almost like a sunset. This Independence Punch has the same cool effect. On the Big Bear's Wife blog, Angie tells you how this punch works and why the liquids stay separate. Super cool!
Not strictly patriotic, but really, how much red, white, and blue food can you eat? I found the recipe on the Disney Family Fun blog and it looks staggeringly easy. Now to unearth the cookie cutters….
Red, White and Blueberry Trifle
I adore trifle. My Mom makes one with bananas and strawberries and pignoli cookies that makes me weak in the knees. The trifle pictured above is from the Skinnytaste blog and is therefore relatively low in calories. Visit the blog for a great tip on putting this trifle together in a snap!
Would you like to see some cooking/baking included on this blog, along with the usual artistic adventures? Let me know!
Thanks for stopping by!
yum…Julie , if u post it…I will read it! lol
yum…Julie , if u post it…I will read it! lol
yum…Julie , if u post it…I will read it! lol
yum…Julie , if u post it…I will read it! lol
yum…Julie , if u post it…I will read it! lol
If you start cooking and baking as an extension of your rating, sure. But otherwise no. The pics are visually pretty tho.
If you start cooking and baking as an extension of your rating, sure. But otherwise no. The pics are visually pretty tho.
If you start cooking and baking as an extension of your rating, sure. But otherwise no. The pics are visually pretty tho.
If you start cooking and baking as an extension of your rating, sure. But otherwise no. The pics are visually pretty tho.
If you start cooking and baking as an extension of your rating, sure. But otherwise no. The pics are visually pretty tho.
I always enjoy reading about really great recipes accompanied by gorgeous pictures. Go for it.
I always enjoy reading about really great recipes accompanied by gorgeous pictures. Go for it.
I always enjoy reading about really great recipes accompanied by gorgeous pictures. Go for it.
I always enjoy reading about really great recipes accompanied by gorgeous pictures. Go for it.
I always enjoy reading about really great recipes accompanied by gorgeous pictures. Go for it.
If you want to add cooking/baking adventures, it’s okay with me! I can’t see you doing that without your commentary and artistic view, so it will be an extension of you!
If you want to add cooking/baking adventures, it’s okay with me! I can’t see you doing that without your commentary and artistic view, so it will be an extension of you!
If you want to add cooking/baking adventures, it’s okay with me! I can’t see you doing that without your commentary and artistic view, so it will be an extension of you!
If you want to add cooking/baking adventures, it’s okay with me! I can’t see you doing that without your commentary and artistic view, so it will be an extension of you!
If you want to add cooking/baking adventures, it’s okay with me! I can’t see you doing that without your commentary and artistic view, so it will be an extension of you!
Such lovely photos! I would enjoy some great recipes combined with your great art. Just don’t give up the art… :o)
Such lovely photos! I would enjoy some great recipes combined with your great art. Just don’t give up the art… :o)
Such lovely photos! I would enjoy some great recipes combined with your great art. Just don’t give up the art… :o)
Such lovely photos! I would enjoy some great recipes combined with your great art. Just don’t give up the art… :o)
Such lovely photos! I would enjoy some great recipes combined with your great art. Just don’t give up the art… :o)
Fun 4th food but please stick with art – it’s why I follow you!
Fun 4th food but please stick with art – it’s why I follow you!
Fun 4th food but please stick with art – it’s why I follow you!
Fun 4th food but please stick with art – it’s why I follow you!
Fun 4th food but please stick with art – it’s why I follow you!
OMG Julie!! Just when I thought it was safe to read your blog!! LOL I am in love with ALL these great ideas! Love the red/white/blue punch. How cool is that??!!!
I am currently on Weight Watchers, and I am just drooling here. Since it is only me there is no way to make any of that delicious goodness. I will save the calories, and periodically check back and drool!!
OMG Julie!! Just when I thought it was safe to read your blog!! LOL I am in love with ALL these great ideas! Love the red/white/blue punch. How cool is that??!!!
I am currently on Weight Watchers, and I am just drooling here. Since it is only me there is no way to make any of that delicious goodness. I will save the calories, and periodically check back and drool!!
OMG Julie!! Just when I thought it was safe to read your blog!! LOL I am in love with ALL these great ideas! Love the red/white/blue punch. How cool is that??!!!
I am currently on Weight Watchers, and I am just drooling here. Since it is only me there is no way to make any of that delicious goodness. I will save the calories, and periodically check back and drool!!
OMG Julie!! Just when I thought it was safe to read your blog!! LOL I am in love with ALL these great ideas! Love the red/white/blue punch. How cool is that??!!!
I am currently on Weight Watchers, and I am just drooling here. Since it is only me there is no way to make any of that delicious goodness. I will save the calories, and periodically check back and drool!!
OMG Julie!! Just when I thought it was safe to read your blog!! LOL I am in love with ALL these great ideas! Love the red/white/blue punch. How cool is that??!!!
I am currently on Weight Watchers, and I am just drooling here. Since it is only me there is no way to make any of that delicious goodness. I will save the calories, and periodically check back and drool!!
PS– Its your blog, do whatever you want to do. I will follow you no matter what you decide to do. Love your art, and loved this special blog post.
PS– Its your blog, do whatever you want to do. I will follow you no matter what you decide to do. Love your art, and loved this special blog post.
PS– Its your blog, do whatever you want to do. I will follow you no matter what you decide to do. Love your art, and loved this special blog post.
PS– Its your blog, do whatever you want to do. I will follow you no matter what you decide to do. Love your art, and loved this special blog post.
PS– Its your blog, do whatever you want to do. I will follow you no matter what you decide to do. Love your art, and loved this special blog post.
please do just art…it’s hard enough to see food in all the places it is now
please do just art…it’s hard enough to see food in all the places it is now
please do just art…it’s hard enough to see food in all the places it is now
please do just art…it’s hard enough to see food in all the places it is now
please do just art…it’s hard enough to see food in all the places it is now
Hi Julie,
I like how you included the pictures of the food this time noting the artistic nuances of the creations..so you!
Concentrating on the artistic inspirations, art-in all forms, books, workshops, products and how you and others use them is the best thing about your blog.
An occasional foray into the food realm is not bad, but I tire of the picture of what someone is eating, going to eat..everyday in a blog.
Hi Julie,
I like how you included the pictures of the food this time noting the artistic nuances of the creations..so you!
Concentrating on the artistic inspirations, art-in all forms, books, workshops, products and how you and others use them is the best thing about your blog.
An occasional foray into the food realm is not bad, but I tire of the picture of what someone is eating, going to eat..everyday in a blog.
Hi Julie,
I like how you included the pictures of the food this time noting the artistic nuances of the creations..so you!
Concentrating on the artistic inspirations, art-in all forms, books, workshops, products and how you and others use them is the best thing about your blog.
An occasional foray into the food realm is not bad, but I tire of the picture of what someone is eating, going to eat..everyday in a blog.
Hi Julie,
I like how you included the pictures of the food this time noting the artistic nuances of the creations..so you!
Concentrating on the artistic inspirations, art-in all forms, books, workshops, products and how you and others use them is the best thing about your blog.
An occasional foray into the food realm is not bad, but I tire of the picture of what someone is eating, going to eat..everyday in a blog.
Hi Julie,
I like how you included the pictures of the food this time noting the artistic nuances of the creations..so you!
Concentrating on the artistic inspirations, art-in all forms, books, workshops, products and how you and others use them is the best thing about your blog.
An occasional foray into the food realm is not bad, but I tire of the picture of what someone is eating, going to eat..everyday in a blog.
Julie….your mom ROCKS! Happy fourth!
Julie….your mom ROCKS! Happy fourth!
Julie….your mom ROCKS! Happy fourth!
Julie….your mom ROCKS! Happy fourth!
Julie….your mom ROCKS! Happy fourth!
I just loved the look of Patriotic Strawberries..But if we talk about cake than no doubt Red, White and Blueberry Trifle is the best..
I just loved the look of Patriotic Strawberries..But if we talk about cake than no doubt Red, White and Blueberry Trifle is the best..
I just loved the look of Patriotic Strawberries..But if we talk about cake than no doubt Red, White and Blueberry Trifle is the best..
I just loved the look of Patriotic Strawberries..But if we talk about cake than no doubt Red, White and Blueberry Trifle is the best..
I just loved the look of Patriotic Strawberries..But if we talk about cake than no doubt Red, White and Blueberry Trifle is the best..
I like the idea of an occasional food/cooking post – kind of like it is a dessert to go with all your lovely art ‘entrees.’ Must go look up the non-mixing drink! So cool… I love science, too!
I like the idea of an occasional food/cooking post – kind of like it is a dessert to go with all your lovely art ‘entrees.’ Must go look up the non-mixing drink! So cool… I love science, too!
I like the idea of an occasional food/cooking post – kind of like it is a dessert to go with all your lovely art ‘entrees.’ Must go look up the non-mixing drink! So cool… I love science, too!
I like the idea of an occasional food/cooking post – kind of like it is a dessert to go with all your lovely art ‘entrees.’ Must go look up the non-mixing drink! So cool… I love science, too!
I like the idea of an occasional food/cooking post – kind of like it is a dessert to go with all your lovely art ‘entrees.’ Must go look up the non-mixing drink! So cool… I love science, too!