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p31woman -> your July 4th menu (6/27/2008 4:31:57 PM)

We're going to a big get-together where I'm guessing we'll have the typical grilled staples and sides. (No complaints here!) I've decided my contributions will be my first attempt at a fresh cherry pie with a lattice crust... and something "Texas-y." Maybe baked stuffed jalapeņos or Texas caviar.

What are y'all havin'? [sm=usa.gif]



kohls356 -> RE: your July 4th menu (6/27/2008 6:32:31 PM)

We will be traveling that day so I guess what ever is on the menu at the restaurant we choose.

Good luck with the pie.



PrincessDonna -> RE: your July 4th menu (6/28/2008 8:02:42 PM)

We go to my mom's and my mom, sister, and I split the cooking. We're having...

Burgers, hot dogs, chicken on the grill
Macaroni salad
Hawaiian salad
Deviled eggs
Chips
Watermelon
Some kind of fruity dessert



zoebob -> RE: your July 4th menu (6/28/2008 8:09:58 PM)

The 4th is my nephew's birthday so we will be going to his party 2.5 hrs away and having whatever my SIL has at the picnic. Not sure if or what we will eat for dinner.

Happy 5th Birthday J!!



sunshine4God -> RE: your July 4th menu (6/29/2008 12:10:49 AM)

We are having a pool party and having all sorts of good stuff from barbecued chicken to watermelon.



teaspoon61 -> RE: your July 4th menu (6/29/2008 3:51:53 PM)

There will be a group of us getting together at a friends house for a pool party. Everyone will be bringing something and the menu is shaping up to be this. . . .

Hamburgers & Hot dogs on the grill
pasta salad
potato salad
cole slaw
baked beans
pound cake
chocolate cake
watermelon



Harvie -> RE: your July 4th menu (6/29/2008 4:11:32 PM)

My wonderful DH is deployed to Iraq, so July 4th will be just another Friday for me.



3tulips -> RE: your July 4th menu (6/30/2008 2:31:25 PM)

BBQ chicken
Teriyaki chicken
Hot dogs
Baked beans with bacon
Salad
Fruit salad
Chips
Assorted desserts



p31woman -> RE: your July 4th menu (6/30/2008 3:52:28 PM)

Now I'm thinking Texas Sheet Cake instead of pie...



pumpkin -> RE: your July 4th menu (6/30/2008 4:21:25 PM)

ok, I've seen two things listed as "Texas ____" and I have to ask...

what is Texas caviar?

What is Texas sheet cake?

(I may live in Texas, but I have no idea what those things are....)



csl7037 -> RE: your July 4th menu (6/30/2008 6:21:03 PM)

We're having the 4th Annual Lovely Family 4th of July Party on Friday! We maxed out two years ago at 80 people! I think we have about 60 RSVPed for this year (about half are kids)! I've got soooo much to do this week to get ready but it's always so much fun!! We're doing burgers and hot dogs and people are bringing anything and everything else you could imagine, I think.



p31woman -> RE: your July 4th menu (6/30/2008 8:18:11 PM)


quote:

ORIGINAL: pumpkin

ok, I've seen two things listed as "Texas ____" and I have to ask...

what is Texas caviar?

What is Texas sheet cake?

(I may live in Texas, but I have no idea what those things are....)


There are many variations of Texas caviar, but generally it consists of black-eyed peas, onion, bell pepper, tomato, cilantro, and dressing (vinegar and oil, or Italian)-- all mixed up and served with tortilla chips. It's better the second day once the flavors meld.

There's only one Texas sheet cake, however-- the kind that starts with boiling both the batter and the icing. [;)] A staple at potlucks and such.



Covaan_Meshuga -> RE: your July 4th menu (7/1/2008 11:53:58 PM)

Oh, P31! You're too cute! Scary but cute! Boiled cake!



Covaan_Meshuga -> RE: your July 4th menu (7/2/2008 12:19:31 AM)

Know what? I am thinking about making it to take to my son's for his July 4th picnic. If I do, I'll make it, then sit back and watch them eat it. I'll giggle inside and wait until they pass judgment on it, then I'll tell them about it.

[:D]

It just might make the sun shine in Washington on July 4th!



firefightermama -> RE: your July 4th menu (7/2/2008 9:17:15 AM)

Our big party here in Canada is July 1st, which was yesterday.

We had:

Grilled Italian sausages (those were the appetizer [8D])
Apple Maple Ribs (smoked on the bbq for 6 hours)
Potato Salad
Ceasar Salad
Chocolate Mousse with Raspberries for dessert.

Then later around the fire during the fireworks, we had peanuts in the shells, doritos, marshmallows and sour cream&onion rings.



daisies4u -> RE: your July 4th menu (7/2/2008 10:43:39 AM)

We are having:

Smoked chicken and ribs
Dressing (I know, but this is what my mother wants)
Potato Salad
Baked Beans (have you tried the Bush's Grilling Beans? my family loves them)
Some other Veggie
Rolls

Lemon Pound Cake
Rice Krispie Treats

quote:

My wonderful DH is deployed to Iraq, so July 4th will be just another Friday for me.


Do you ever send him pictures of what you are doing? I have had several family members in the service (or even out of town on holidays) and they all loved that we still got together while they were gone and took a picture of what we were doing and sent it to them. It didn't make them any more homesick than they already were and they kind of felt a part of what we were doing.



p31woman -> RE: your July 4th menu (7/2/2008 3:56:16 PM)

quote:

Know what? I am thinking about making it to take to my son's for his July 4th picnic. If I do, I'll make it, then sit back and watch them eat it. I'll giggle inside and wait until they pass judgment on it, then I'll tell them about it.


You won't be sorry! It's scrump-dilly-ocious! [:D]

quote:

Then later around the fire during the fireworks, we had peanuts in the shells, doritos, marshmallows and sour cream&onion rings.


That reminds me, I'll have to ask if there'll be a fire. If so, I should take stuff to make s'mores. DH has never had them!?!?! [:o] [sm=icon_smile_faint.gif] [:(]



firefightermama -> RE: your July 4th menu (7/3/2008 9:39:02 AM)

Wow, where is your DH from?

I heard a trick one time, I haven't really had the chance to try it out though. Instead of roasting your marshmallow, pre-assemble the whole s'more, then wrap it in foil, and stick it over the fire that way. Sounds like a good idea. Not sure if it would work though. It would probably keep the marshmallow from catching on fire!!



p31woman -> RE: your July 4th menu (7/3/2008 1:39:32 PM)

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Wow, where is your DH from?


South Dakota. I asked if there will be a fire at this annual get-together tomorrow night, and he said yes, but he doesn't recall them ever making s'mores! [&o] What good is a fire, I tell you?! [8D]

quote:

I heard a trick one time, I haven't really had the chance to try it out though. Instead of roasting your marshmallow, pre-assemble the whole s'more, then wrap it in foil, and stick it over the fire that way. Sounds like a good idea. Not sure if it would work though. It would probably keep the marshmallow from catching on fire!!


That would work well for my friend who HATES that the chocolate bar stays hard and makes the whole thing crumble when you bite into it. But me, I like blackened marshmallows [sm=icon_smile_evil.gif], so I'll stick with the traditional method. [:D]



PrincessDonna -> RE: your July 4th menu (7/3/2008 4:35:23 PM)

A fire without s'mores is a waste of burnable wood.[&:]

The chocolate does melt nicely when you do it in the microwave. But the marshmallow doesn't taste quite the same as over a fire.



Covaan_Meshuga -> RE: your July 4th menu (7/3/2008 8:14:21 PM)

Well, I can't bake the cake for tomorrow (physical problems), but I plan to do it in the future. And I thought that if I baked it, we would have sunny weather. Well, it rained, thundered, and lightninged all night. I knew it!

But it was fantastic. Washington doesn't thunder and lightning, but it was literally all night long. It was just plain nice.



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