Having a Memorial Day BBQ? Treat your family, friends, and neighbors to classic and simple menu items with a twist. Below is a perfect blend of special dishes - from main attraction to dessert - that will have your loved ones licking their forks clean and begging for second helpings.
Garlic Corn on the Cob
Corn on the cob is not just a crowd pleaser, it’s also super easy to make. And now, you can add that extra kick of flavor with garlic.
St. Patrick's Day is on Saturday, are you getting into the festive spirit?
The holiday is named for the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick, who was at one time a prisoner in Ireland. He escaped to Briton but his prophetic visions made him return to spread his faith throughout the country. March 17th is the day of his religious feast.
Why all the green? It's customary in the United States and is believed to be the favorite color of Irish faeries. So go have fun and celebrate this weekend!
Here are my three favorite ways to be green:
First celebrated in 1882 to honor the American worker, Labor Day, for most people, is also a Monday free from work. If you're planning to have a holiday party or picnic, you can add to the festive spirit of the day by planning some games with a Labor Day connection.
We think of fireworks, barbecues, cocktails, and friends when the 4th of July rolls around. This summer has been all about those kinds of shared moments. But for us, we need no reason to celebrate! The kids are still enjoying sparklers on the beach and the party seems to be touring from house to house.
Over the past week, I’ve been reflecting on the Fourth of July. With each passing year, Ava seems to enjoy the celebration more and more. This year I even tried to explain what all the hoopla was about--and subsequently realized that I need a refresher in American history.
“The holiday celebrates the birth of our country,” I said.
Happy 4th Of July weekend everyone!
4th of July is this weekend, which means summer is in full swing! The weather is warm, the skies are blue, and it’s time for fun in the sun! Now is the time to clean up your backyard, bring out your barbeque, and invite some friends over. What better time to do that than the 4th of July! By following a few easy steps, your perfect Independence Day party will be a piece of cake.
The 4th of July is fast approaching which means it’s time to bring out the BBQ and invite some friends over for a great time. Independence Day has always been characterized by hardy All-American foods that are loved by all. Below, we’ve collected some of our favorite recipes at ModernMom that will help you find the perfect combination of everything from starters to main courses to help make your 4th of July BBQ a success.
Whether you’re planning a casual BBQ or a more formal celebration for this Fourth of July weekend, a specialty cocktail is the perfect way to class up any event. This holiday happens to be one of the easiest to work with when it comes to creating a specialty drink. Whether you stick to Sex and the City-style cosmos or whip out the blender for fruit-flavored margaritas, it’s easy to come up with drinks that incorporate the patriotic colors of the Fourth: red, white and blue.
What better way to celebrate Independence Day than with homemade Strawberry Ice Cream. We used fresh strawberries grown in our yard. (Hate those creepy crawlers!) You can use any fresh berries in this recipe or substitute with frozen if fresh berries are unavailable. Enjoy your holiday weekend!
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