Jul 5, 2017 |
by Molly Jo Realy @RealMojo68
Patriotic Fruit Kabobs
It’s night of Independence Day. Most of the city’s fireworks have stopped, and now and then a neighbor child lights a popper. The neighborhood is back to being its quiet self.
I can’t help but wonder if tomorrow we’ll still remember what we’re supposed to remember today.
Why do we celebrate the Fourth of July?
Let’s not confuse this, the birthday of our nation, with Memorial Day, or Veteran’s Day.
Every day, let’s take a bit of today with us and remember, we’re always moving forward to something better.
There’s so much I’d love to write on the subject, but it’s late and I’m tired.
I hope we always remember how good we really have it, how it started, and how many wonderful people fought to get us here.
Celebrate independence every day. And remember those who can’t.
And Frankly, My Dear . . . That’s all she wrote!
Jul 1, 2013 |
What better way to celebrate a birthday than with deliciously moist cupcakes? And what better celebration than the birth of our nation?
I wanted to do something fun for the Fourth of July that would inspire you into your own kitchen with a touch of creativity.
Independence Day Cupcakes
Looks great, right? You ain’t seen nothin’ yet! And the recipe? Easy-peasy.
But first, take a look at these mouth-watering photos:
Independence Day Cupcakes with Flag
Hooray for the Red, White and Blue!
Look at those layers!
Independence Day Cupcakes
This festive Fourth of July cupcake is sure to please everyone from young to old.
Ingredients
- White cake mix from a box
- 1 1/4 Cup water
- 1/3 Cup cooking oil
- 3 eggs
- Red and blue food coloring
Instructions
- Prepare a white cake mix according to package directions.
- Divide uncooked batter into three equal parts.
- Set aside the white batter.
- Mix blue food coloring into the second batter.
- Mix red food coloring into the third batter.
- Line a cupcake pan with red, white, and blue cupcake liners.
- Drop one large spoonful of blue batter into each liner.
- Using a clean spoon, drop one large spoonful of white batter onto the blue.
- With another clean spoon, drop one large spoonful of red batter onto the white.
- Bake according to package directions.
- Allow to cool completely. Top with white frosting, then add red and blue sprinkles.
- Decorate with a small flag.
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She’s a Grand Ol’ Flag!
These cupcakes will definitely add a delicious flare to your table this week. Enjoy!
And Frankly, My Dear… that’s all she wrote!
Patriotic Fruit Kabobs
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Jan 24, 2012 |
Okay, not really.
I don’t have a solid post for today. I was busy all day running errands, doing paperwork, and job searching. So I didn’t think about this blog post until it was almost too late.
But it’s not – repeat: not – the end of the world.
But the title did get me thinking of those epic stories and movies.
So here’s a little compilation of my favorite “end of the world (or our little corner)” stories that I really like:
“The Poseidon Adventure”
“Volcano”
“2012”
“Armageddon”
“Left Behind”
“The Matrix”
“Independence Day”
and my favorite…
“The Day After Tomorrow”
But since there is a tomorrow (or so we hope), maybe in 24 hours I’ll write a short story about the end of the world as I’d see it. And maybe I’ll even share it with you.
What end-of-world scenarios do you fear?
And Frankly, My Dear… that’s all she wrote!
