hi! as you all know fourth of july is next week. for me the fourth has always been a fun summer holiday spent by the pool eating good food and soaking in the sun, so i'm always looking forward to it during summer break. as i said, good food has always been a part of the fun, so i wanted to share some recipes and inspiration for you to have your very own festive fourth. enjoy!
first up are the drinks. i wanted to do somethings super summery and refreshing, and nothing fits that criteria more than watermelon. these super refreshing drinks are easy to make and are perfect for summertime.
you'll need: (makes 4)
to make:
here are the super complicated instructions, put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. garnish and serve!
you'll need: (makes 4)
- 6 cups solid watermelon
- 2 cups coconut water
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- ice
- 2 springs of mint
to make:
here are the super complicated instructions, put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. garnish and serve!
for the main dish i made a cheesy baked pasta with broccoli pesto with fresh bread on the side. you can find the pasta recipe here.
add some sparklers to the night to make is super festive.
i hope this inspired you to make your very own magical fourth of july evening! xo shawndiz