Flag, Check
July 3, 2025
Sparklers, check. Burgers, check. Watermelon, check. But how bout something special for dessert as well? With the assortment of berries flooding the market now, one of my favorite treats seems appropriate. Summer Pudding. While originally a British dessert I’ve been making it for years and still can’t quite figure out why more people aren’t serving it up. Made the night before makes it convenient and there is no need to turn on the oven on these already warm Summer days. And do I have to say it? Who doesn’t love berries? I’ve used a simple recipe from Merrill Stubbs at Food52. As recipes go it could not have been more simplequietmodern. Knock one out tonight and you’ll be ready to impress your guests tomorrow.
photos: gp
O’re the land of the free,
July 4, 2020
and the home of the brave. It’s a new kind of 4th. Be safe, mask up….keep your distance.
photos: gp
Going Long
July 3, 2017
What better way to kick off the 4th of July than with an extended holiday weekend? Plenty of time for some DIY projects, maybe a local road trip, enjoying some seasonal favorites and simply kicking back. On your mark…get set…where’s that hammock?
From the top:
First things first…get that flag up.
Add in a new plant material and see how it performs the rest of the summer.photo: http://www.highcountrygardens.com/bouteloua-gracilis-blonde-ambition
How much fun could a tree swing be? Photo: https://www.schoolhouse.com/collections/all-new/products/wood-rope-tree-swing
After a bit of work a rewarding lunch near the water could be a good idea.
Cold watermelon and an 80 degree day…perfect.
A bag of marshmallows, a box of sparklers and a yard full of fireflies should finish the holiday off nicely.
photos: gp, except where noted.
All Set
July 3, 2016
Flag. Check. Burgers, watermelon and sparklers? Check, check and check. That was simple.
photos: gp
“…that among these are
July 4, 2014
Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” *
*the Declaration of Independence 1776
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