4th of July Treats

Yesterday, we saw all the fun decor ideas for one of my favorite holidays, the 4th of July! Today, my favorite part of my favorite holiday- the desserts!

I love how simple and doable these treats are so you aren't slaving away in a hot kitchen when you should be out enjoying friends, family and freedom!



Ice Cream Sandwiches



Patriotic Pancakes

Twizzler Favors

Firework Cookies

(my mom made these last year and they turned out so cute!)

Red, White and Blue Strawberries

(I made these last year and they were SO simple and turned out perfect!)

Cake Ball Flag

I'm going with the strawberries again this year!

Laura

4th of July Decor

The Fourth of July is right around the corner and is one of my favorite holidays! Red, white and blue is such a classic combination!

There are so many cute decoration ideas out there and here are some of my favorites! 

Vase Filler



Patriotic Wreath

Subway Art

Carnation Flag Centerpiece

Bandana Banner

Flag Wreath

Oh, Snap Favors

You're a Grand Old Flag...

Laura



Chalkboard Wall

One of my favorite things we've done to our new house is painted a chalkboard wall!



It still needs some molding and this picture was taken on my phone but I am really looking forward to the fun, creative things that can be done here!

Who knew I could be so excited about 2 coats of paint and a piece of chalk?

Happy Friday!
Laura

EVOO Marketplace

One of my favorite stores in Denver is the EVOO Marketplace. I took my parents and grandparents there last weekend and was reminded again how amazing this place is!



It's a local company that infuses their own oils and vinegars into amazing, unique flavors and then blends different ones together to make you want about 15 bottles to mix up.

It's perfect for salad dressings, marinades, sauces, dipping oils, etc. and the bottles are ideal for unique gifts! Especially for any moms that love to cook! I know my mom is hooked! And my grandma now, too.

My mom loves to mix the Lemon and Blueberry for a summery salad dressing.

We poured the Vanilla Balsamic over broiled peaches with Greek yogurt for a healthy, warm weather dessert.

We macerated peaches and blackberries overnight with a little sugar and the Vanilla Balsamic for an out of this world french toast topping.

They email recipes out weekly using their different products and we've never had a bad one!

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With flavors like Serrano Honey, Herbs De Provence, Roasted Almond, Red Apple, Blackberry-Ginger, Champagne, and Dark Chocolate, you really can't go wrong.

Check out their online store here for all the flavors and to place an order to enjoy at home!

If you're local, they have locations off of Larimer Square, Downtown Littleton and are at the Cherry Creek Farmer's Market on Saturdays.

I'm making myself hungry...
Laura

Blue Cheese Herb Loaf

Do y'all like blue cheese? Do you eat it by the spoonful and then maybe add a cracker as an afterthought?

Nope?

Just me?

Alright, well this loaf might not sound too appealing to you but even my blue cheese loathing hubby thought it was delicious!

Although yesterday's pork roast recipe would be amazing with PW's Rosemary Rolls, this Blue Cheese Herb Loaf was a hit, too!

Feel free to substitute a different cheese if blue cheese isn't your thing!

Blue Cheese Herb Loaf

Recipe from Taste of Home Magazine

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

1 tube (12 ounces) refrigerated flaky buttermilk biscuits

2 tablespoons butter, melted

2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese

1 tablespoon dried minced onion

2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon dried tarragon

1 teaspoon minced chives

1/2 teaspoon celery seed

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

-Separate biscuits and cut each into quarters. Arrange into an approximately 11-in. long loaf on a greased baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; brush over loaf.

- Bake at 375° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown.

Enjoy!
Laura