These July 4th appetizers and party starters will kick your summer shindig off with a bang, whether your fam and friends want skewers, pinwheels, salads. Here we’ve rounded up mouthwatering recipes to help you celebrate the summer holiday in the most delicious way possible. 4th Of July Firecracker Dogs Handmade In The Heartland Red White and Blue Devilled Eggs Found at Created By Diane 4th Of July Popcorn Bar Found at Eighteen25 Red White and Blue Salsa Found at The Cafe Sucre Farine Easy Taco Salad Flag Found at Family Fresh Meals Fruits & Cream Cheese Sandwiches Found at Family
Chocolate parfaits are a rich, creamy chocolate treat, usually it’s a perfect ending to a special dinner. Parfait is a type of food that is eaten as a dessert. It is a French word that means perfect. Chocolate parfaits are a decadent dessert that you can enjoy on special occasions or even as an everyday treat. 1. Triple Chocolate Thin Mint Parfaits ThePinningMama 2. Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait OMGChocolateDesserts 3. S’Mores Pudding Parfaits MomOnTimeout 4. Grasshopper Parfaits LilLuna 5. Over The Top Oreo Parfaits TheFirstYearBlog 6. Chocolate Strawberry Parfaits ATreatsAffair 7. Brownie Batter Parfaits HomemadeHooplah 8. Brownie Parfaits with Nutella
Your friends and family will all agree that the more festive the party, the better, and these Fourth of July entertaining ideas will make you the best host around. These 4th of July party ideas can help you plan a successful event, whether you’re doing something low-key with your family or hosting the neighborhood block party. This year, celebrate with a summer cocktail, fireworks, and an abundance of red, white, and blue decor. 1. 4th of July Rustic Centerpiece Found at Crafts Unleashed 2. Painted Lawn Stars Found at The Concrete Cottage 3. Patriotic Mason Jar Lanterns Found at Addicted
Over the past few years, bread has gotten a bad rap mostly due to people experimenting with gluten or grain free diets. Today we are making a claim that bread (or toast) is back and ready to be enjoyed again! From an elevated take on avocado to one with homemade supercharged jam, nutrition and wellness experts provide their easy-to-whip-up breakfast toast recipes. 1. Apple Cinnamon Peanut Butter Breakfast Toast JarOfLemons 2. Fig, Peanut Butter, & Honey Toast MadelineMarieHall 3. Sweet Pear Almond Butter Toast with Granola KristinesKitchenBlog 4. Crunchy Toast with Peanut Butter & Berries ThisRawsomeVeganLife 5. Almond Butter Toast
Cobbler is perfect for making on vacation: It couldn’t be easier to make and it can be made with whatever fruit looks good. Short of serving store-bought ice cream along with this warm dessert, you’d be hard-pressed to find an easier dessert than cobbler. Use any juicy summer fruit: peaches, nectarines, blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, mangoes: and make a warm dessert in a jiffy. 1. Fresh Raspberry Peach Cobbler WineAndGlue 2. Chocolate Cobbler SouthYourMouth 3. Oreo Cobbler CallMePMC 4. Triple Berry Crisp TastesBetterFromScratch 5. Old-Fashioned Berry Cobbler TheStayAtHomeChef 6. 4-Ingredient Peach Cobbler Dump Cake SixSistersStuff 7. Cinnamon Roll Cobbler CrazyForCrust
From sweet desserts to savory suppers, grapes have become the highlighted fruit in more and more kitchens around the globe (pun intended). Summer is prime for eating fruit, especially in new + interesting ways. Incorporating peaches and pineapples into scrumptious dishes is a warm-weather staple, but there might be a foodie fruit you’ve been overlooking: grapes! We know you love grapes as a sweet snack and in a glass, but what about in your recipes? Check out these recipes featuring grapes to brighten up your meals today! 14. Caramel Apple Grapes BellyFull 15. Goat Cheese Grape Balls EatWell101 16. Concord
Grapes have been around since biblical times and traditionally used in jams, jellies and wine, but today we are going to demonstrate how these dazzling red and green jewels can be the centerpiece of any meal. These sweet and savory recipes will convince you that grapes are for more than just snacking. Think beyond the fruit salad with these recipes for grapes. From desserts to appetizers to snacks (and everything in between), you’ll be surprised at how far that bag of grapes can go. 1. Grilled Pork Chops with Concord Grapes FoodAndWine 2. Grape Cupcakes ConfessionsOfACookbookQueen 3. 3-Ingredient Crock-Pot Meatballs
We can all agree that: Gone are the days when all a man needed to head out was a razor, toothbrush, comb, and some perfume. Nowadays, things are a bit different – but in a good way. Let’s just say that every man, in this era, knows that personal grooming and looking good is a crucial part of their everyday adventures and making unforgettable first impressions. And to achieve that, one needs the right tools in his arsenal. And that begs the question: Which items should every man have in their grooming kit? Well, that’s what you are here to
Are you looking to take your dog hiking with you? Loaded with energy and smiles, a dog can be the perfect hiking companion. However, just as you need to make sure you bring the right gear for yourself when hiking, so too do you need to make sure you do the same for your dog. To ensure your pup stays healthy and safe on your hike, check out this guide to discover the top tips for hiking with your dog. 1. Pack the Right Gear First things first, you need to remember to pack the right gear when hiking with
Not everyone has a basement, but those lucky enough to have one often let this space go to waste. While it may be tucked away, your basement is essentially another room in your home, and if you simply ignore it, you are wasting a great opportunity to create a wonderful and usable space. In addition, neglecting this room means you can run into all sorts of issues due to its state of disrepair. There are many different ways in which you can use your basement as a wonderful new space in your home. Of course, you need to get it
Tinting a vehicle window is about more than just getting an elegant look. When the window tint is installed by an experienced professional designer, it offers many advantages to the car, making it a smart investment. The primary role of a tinted window is to protect the vehicle and passengers from the sun while also upgrading the car’s appearance. Here are some reasons why you should consider tinted windows for your car. Privacy is important One of the primary benefits of having your car’s windows tinted: You’ll be able to enjoy some level of privacy while driving. Depending on the
Canvas, denim, leather, and linen make up some of the thick fabrics you will find readily available on the market. They are, however, not easy to work with due to the nature of their material. It would be best if you had a suitable machine, know the kind of stitches to use, and the right tools for cutting. In this guide, you will get four useful tips to help you when using thick fabrics, read on. 1.Get The Right Sewing Machine You may need a suitable machine if you use thick fabrics for a large market and not personal use.
Cotton candy is one of those treats that you can’t necessarily find all year long. We usually see it during the summer at carnivals, fairs, concession stands, and amusement parks. Snacking on cotton candy is just one way to consume this yummy treat, but did you know there are other creative ways to enjoy it? In today’s post, we are featuring Delicious Cotton Candy Ideas! 16. Cotton Candy Cake LivForCake 17. Cotton Candy Margaritas SuchTheSpot 18. Overloaded Dairy-Free Cotton Candy Milkshake NerdyMamma 19. Make Your Own Cotton Candy DianaRambles 20. Cotton Candy Rice Crispie Treats DIYCandy 21. Cotton Candy Popcorn
Cotton candy is one of those treats that we will never be able to resist, no matter how messy it may be, and no matter how old you get. Bloggers and party hosts everywhere have cotton candy covered, from cookies to cakes to cocktails — even using it as a theme that’s perfect for weddings, baby showers, children’s birthday parties or any get-together that needs a girly touch. Think of cotton candy as your little black dress: You can dress it up or dress it down to suit any occasion. And yes, these goodies taste as fabulous as they look.
Despite their short season, from mid-summer to early fall, rest assured that the frozen variety works just as nicely for most of these dishes. These gorgeous berries of dark red or black—perfect for desserts, salads, syrups, even cocktails—are stunning show-stoppers as either a main ingredient or simple garnish. They’re also a “superfood” packed with nutrients. Picking your own blackberries is a late-summer joy. Turn them into blackberry jam, cobbler, bramble pie and more with our fab blackberry recipes. 16. Blackberry Lime Scones BakerByNature 17. Blackberry Ricotta Pizza TheFoodCharlatan 18. Blackberry Banana Bread MixAndMatchMama 19. Blackberry Almond Rolls TuttiDolci 20. Lemon Blackberry Breakfast Cookies IowaGirlEats 21. Blackberry
We’re all in the mood for easy summer desserts to cool us off. Many of the best fruit desserts are ready made for summer—hello, berries! Which brings us to blackberries: Whether you’re getting your particular haul from the grocery store, the local farmers market, or you’re lucky enough to be able to pick your own, you know that blackberries are at their ripest and most delicious when the days are long and the air is warm. We love blackberry season, and the gorgeous fruit makes an abundance of even tastier desserts. 1. Blackberry Cream Cheese Pie Dippers TornadoughAlli 2. Blackberry