Any holiday that involves good food is my favorite.
Bonus if it includes fireworks.
This 4th of July I have no clue what we will do… it’s my first not in Atlanta. Usually I run the Peachtree Road Race… maybe I’ll run my own 10K? Or maybe I’ll just have a marathon cooking session…
Either way, below are a bunch of recipes that I think would make for a tasty 4th, whether you are home or away, American or just like delicious food!
Oh yeah… and this happened:
SCOTUS marriage equality ruling
Vegas and I got married in Lake Tahoe in January, but we couldn’t legally get married in my home state of Georgia.
Now we can!
Now on to some food to celebrate freedom!
Creamy Blue Cheese and Wasabi Kale Salad
Raw Brussels Slaw with Apple & Butternut Squash
Fig and Edamame Kamut Berries with Sriracha-Lime Vinaigrette
Mexican Pineapple & Beet Salad
Peanut Butter Stout Carmel Corn
Grand Marnier Cranberry Cookies
Bourbon Chocolate Chip Cookies
And, just in case you feel like getting toasted toasting…
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With all of the freedoms we have to celebrate, suffice it to say the 4th of be pretty marvelous!
What are you making for the 4th?
What are you celebrating this week?
Friday was an epic day indeed. I said it felt like a snow day, just so dang distracted to get anything done, ha!
one of my favorite restaurants recently closed (mew), and I bought a bottle of champagne from their GOOD shelf… I have been wanting to pop that thing and we are celebrating this week. not only for so many of our friends, but for job related things for both of us, and just that I am finally climbing out from two pretty brutal years. I am celebrating LIFE this week. I’ll celebrate you and Vegas as well – cheers to you both!
July 4th? we’re blowing shit up. well, actually I don’t think we can, it has been so dry here I think we have a burn / firework ban. *sigh*
I’ll toast to life with you! 🙂
I’m actually surprised we don’t have a firework ban with the drought… or maybe we do and I just haven’t paid attention?
These recipes have me really excited to unfurl my picnic blanket — first up is that chipotle corn hummus 🙂
Thanks! I’d love to hear what you think it you try it!
So I am in still in Hawaii and loving the pineapple so much. Did not think to combine it with beets! Creative! I’m thinking up some fun recipes for it. Our pineapple does not taste this good! Have a great 4th!
Ah! I bet it was unreal delicious there.
Love that you and Vegas are going back to Georgia to get married- long overdue ruling!!
Thank you!!! I’m really excited!
it was fitbloggin in denver this weekend and I WAS ALL ALL ALL LOVEWINS!!! ALL WEEKEND.
And I LOVE LOVE LOVED those people were also all love wins 🙂
so lovewon.
xoxo
I love sports and I love winning… but THIS is the best win ever. 🙂
YES to all – LOVE, FOOD, DRINKS, INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!…and did I say drinks? Cheers to you and happy 4th!
I said it before, and I will say it again.
It warms my heart that you and Vegas and so many other of my favorite people in this world have finally been granted this respect. Now, let’s celebrate!
SUSIE… you rock! Thank you! xoxo
I was at FitBloggin this weekend and man I am tired. Good thing it’s a short week. That ruling was much needed and overdue. So excited for you to do it again in GA!
It’s so wonderful you get to go back to Georgia and get married again! So happy for you 🙂
And all these recipes honestly look incredible, but I have been LOVING all things s’mores lately, so those brownies are really calling to me. Have a fabulous day!
Thanks Ellen! I think I’m making the s’mores again for the soccer game Sunday, actually!
I shared your hilarious IG pic of the “fig joke” on my blog this morn! So happy for everyone!!!!
Hahaha – I almost peed myself laughing at that one.
Friday was an amazing day. Love does win. And these recipes too! I have no idea what I’m doing this weekend either.
maybe you need to go back to ATL this weekend and have a reception! free FIREWORKS!!
Dude. I wish!
So thrilled for you! I was talking to a lot of runners at the Pride race this weekend and there were several stories like that – people from outside NY who’d come to NY to get married were now going to again at home 🙂
That’s so awesome you did the race!!! I missed the one I do every year (in ATL). So much fun to get all festive and run around. 🙂
Hooray for you and Vegas!! I am so happy for you guys!!! Love wins!
I love this recipe roundup, especially the better than s’mores pie. I need that, holiday or not!
I def have my eye on those smokes brownies! Thanks for sharing this awesome round up! 🙂
Thanks Bethany! I’d love to hear what you think if you try them – I’m making a batch this weekend too. 🙂
I am SOOOO Happy for you! What an amazing weekend! Time to start wedding planning (again)!
How awesome, congrats on now being able to get married in your home state!! So exciting and I loved seeing that text convo on IG – it made me so happy for you, and for everyone that can now marry in whatever state they choose! 🙂
PS – You should go to a rooftop bar downtown to watch the fireworks! Have you been to the one that overlooks Petco Park (the name is escaping me but it’s in a hotel)?
Thanks Nicole!
We’re going to a party in North Park where apparently there’s a good view. I adore Petco though… I think that hotel is the one Evie keeps telling me she always stayed at when she was here on business.
What a great day!!! And these recipes look amazing..especially those smores brownies!!
Thanks for the great round up of recipes! I love all the picnics and BBQs this time of year.
I am so happy for you guys! When will the marriage be? On your first anniversary??
Of course I want those Smores Borwnies and the Booze thing which name I can not spell.
You know what bad planners we are… maybe in the fall? That’s the prettiest time in of the year in GA.
You’d love the booze thing. Spelling isn’t needed.
You’ve got some super yummy-looking recipes, I need to give a try! Corn hummus- love that idea! Congrats on the equality ruling- wonderful news for sure!
Totally thought of you, Vegas and Georgia after that announcement. 🙂
Thanks Janet! Took them long enough, right?! 🙂
Congratulations to you and Vegas! What a happy day for you 🙂 I was in NYC this weekend and the celebrations were amazing!
And all this food looks great..definitely trying out some of these for the 4th! Hope you have a great holiday.
Gretchen, thank you!!!
Do let me know if you try anything – I’d love your feedback! Happy 4th!
Wow you totally know how to get people with those amazing yummy looking recipes. The smores brownies? I think I need to pin that for our 4th of July. :))
That’s awesome for you and Vegas. The ruling is definitely something to celebrate, and I bet lots of people are. As far as celebrating for the Fourth, you complied a great looking list. I love all the flavor combos!
Thank you Marisa! Hope you have a great 4th!
Woooooooooooooooooo SCOTUS! Such a powerful way to end that case. That quote will be in future textbooks, that’s for sure. Congratulations! That slaw looks killer — definitely something I crave in the summer. Along with good cocktails, obviously 🙂
It was SO powerful… I got chills when I read it.
Happy 4th!
OMG those brownies! And wooohoooo for getting married again in your home state! Awesome move, America!