When I go outside this time of year I really can’t help but be excited about summer.  My garden spaces are happy and producing and soon I will have lots of fresh veggies to pick.  What better time to use up some of the summer’s harvest than the Fourth of July?  Here are some fun and easy articles that will make your Fourth the BOMB!  Did you see that? Bomb? Fireworks?

Chris’ post about grilled veggies has some neat tips and tricks for the barbecue.  Not to mention a surprising recommendation that I will have to try…

If you’re interested in adding more fresh vegetables to the family dinner menus, there’s no better time to start than the summer! These veggies are not only easy to grow, but simple to prepare for the barbecue grill. Here’s some tips on some of the easiest veggies to grow and the easiest ways to grill them.

Here is a great idea if you are entertaining a crowd!  Make a fun basket out of a hollowed out watermelon!  I love this because there are less dishes and more reduce-reuse involved.  Thanks Brannan-Sirratt!

Apparently, there’s no wrong way to make a watermelon basket. They can beedged with texture or just left smooth, cut long ways or tall, with a handle or without.

And what would Fourth of July be without some meat for the abundance of hungry men in my life.  April’s recipe for grilled marinated flank steak looks divine.

I recently discovered the joy that is grilled marinated flank steak.  We’ve always been big fajita fans, but in the past I would cook pre-cut strips of steak in a pan on the stove.  That was, until a few months ago when my brother-in-law suggested trying grilled flank steak in our fajitas.  And, now?  There’s no turning back!  This flank steak marinade will make you a true believer too.

 

My Fourth of July bliss is food and fun with my family.  With these simple ideas I know we will be on our way to make great memories.  I just love this time of year.  I hope you have as much fun as I did looking at all these fabulous ideas and recipes!