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We live in a little town, near the Rocky Mountains for a backdrop. It is always breathtakingly beautiful when we get to hike. Monument, the town in our county, has always hosted the most amazing parade of veterans, kids on decorated bikes and trikes and every assortment of groups, clubs, and floats imaginable. It is lots of fun, and thousands upon thousands come from all around. Then in the evening, thousands gather around a tiny lake town, Palmer Lake, and ooh and ahh at the fireworks that mirror in the lake. We all sit on blankets and gather together with our community. This year, of course, the parade has been canceled to the coronavirus regulations, and a virtual photo/video “parade” is being hosted instead … not quite the same!
We will have to find a new way to celebrate, as I am so glad my children have come to visit this summer. When I was a little girl, every year, my mama would slow cook brisket in homemade barbeque/grilling sauce and we would all just about die to taste some. While the beef was soaking in the pungent sauce, she would make twice baked potatoes. (bake potatoes, scoop out the center and then mash the potatoes with milk, salt and pepper, sour cream to taste. The potatoes skins would be stuffed with the mashed mixture and cheese would be sprinkled across the top to melt in the oven (the twice baked part!) and then corn on the cob, watermelon, and other dishes accompanied this feast. I think I will make it again this year.
Summer fruit is one of my favorite things. I will probably repeat a favorite. I call it Three-berry Shortcake. We mash up a small amount of fresh strawberries, blueberries and raspberries, with a little sugar thrown in for good measure, and just a tiny bit of hot water. Then we sprinkle whole blueberries into the mix, and toss them together, so the whole berries make it beautiful but he mashed berries give it a sort of berry sauce. You can use a simple shortcake recipe or grab your favorite angel food or other plain cake from the store, and pile the mixed berries high on top! Add a dollop of your favorite whipped cream, and you have a fresh, oh so tasty, and healthy desert! And it is red, white and blue.
Make your own fun at home this 4th of July! You can always create your own red, white, and blue dessert, or perhaps try a fun craft idea. Here are a few fun and simple ideas for 4th of July slime, ribbon wands, sand art, and more: https://www.personalcreations.com/blog/fourth-of-july-kids-crafts
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