July 4th

4th of July Reflection

Happy 4th of July! Today we celebrate the Independence of our great country, and the many sacrifices the men and women of the armed forces make for us to keep that freedom. Here at Taste of Home, we’ve been showing our love and support for our troops through our special Flag Cake recipe. Every time [...]

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Cocktail Fridays: Firecracker Float

July 1, 2011 Beverages

Happy 4th of July weekend!! It’s time for sno-cones, face paint, barbecue, and this scrumptious firecracker float. I know it’s not a traditional cocktail, but it’s fitting for this explosive holiday. Remember Pop Rocks? That colorful fizzy candy that snap, crackled, and popped in your mouth? Well this frosty recipe uses that same childhood candy [...]

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No-Cook 4th of July Side Dishes

June 29, 2011 July 4th

You may have fireworks, face paint, burgers, and a sno-cone machine, but the 4th of July isn’t complete without a buffet of delicious side dishes. Putting together the perfect menu for the 4th can be stressful. You’re juggling so many variables: weather, the outdoors, number of guests, and the deisre to want to be apart [...]

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Small Plate: 4th Of July Desserts

June 27, 2011 Dessert

The 4th of July marks the height of summer. Friends and families gather together for fireworks, laughter, and really good food – a vision of classic Americana. While burgers, brats, and hot dogs are classic 4th of July fare, these sweet treats from a few of our favorite bloggers, are sure to become the center [...]

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Recipe: Razzy Jazzy Berry Tarts

June 23, 2011 Dessert

Pies are so hot right now. They’re everywhere. In bakeries, on the blogs, in the news – it’s all about pies, pies, pies. And these flaky delights aren’t your typical pie, either. They’re showing up on sticks. They’re showing up bite-size. They’re even making an appearance in jars. Pies are the new cupcake – and [...]

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Pasta Salad for the 4th

July 2, 2010 July 4th

Whenever my friends and I grill out, someone always brings pasta salad. It seems to be a grilling staple for my girlfriends. If my friend Kaitlin cooks, her version comes from a box, with chunks of pepperoni and mozzarella. If my friend Sarah cooks, it’s made with cheese tortellini, olives and a zippy Italian dressing. [...]

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Cool Ice Cream Sandwiches

July 1, 2010 Dessert

Heat Wave! That’s what the weather man is predicting for the 4th of July weekend. While my fellow Wisconsinites are dreading the heat, I’m actually looking forward to the 90 degree weather. As a native of St. Louis, it’s not the 4th of July unless the heat index is above 100 and the air is [...]

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Independence Day Burgers

June 30, 2010 Dinner

Ah yes, the 4th of July. In my family, the holiday is more than just a celebration of our country’s independence. It’s my little sister’s birthday. For years we’ve held an annual 4th of July party in our backyard, complete with a snow cone machine, face painting, birthday cake, and long buffet tables covered with [...]

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America’s Birthday Cake

June 29, 2010 Dessert

Today, while I was sorting through July 4th recipes looking to post on our Facebook page, I stumbled across this delicious looking cake. Is it just me or does this not look amazing? Delicate and moist cake topped with a sweet blueberry sauce and fresh whipped-cream – yep, it’s heaven. Since the 4th is only [...]

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