All posts tagged: July 4th

Thirsty Thursday: July 4th Cocktails!

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With July 4th being tomorrow, I had to give you some delicious July 4th cocktails!  Follow the recipes below to make your BBQ or party just a bit more festive! Bohemia Fireworks: 2 strawberries 1.5 oz Bohemia beer 1.5 oz spiced rum .5 oz simple syrup ½  oz lemon Muddle the strawberries and add the rest of the ingredients Shake all ingredients and pour over ice in a collins glass Top with Bohemia beer Herradura’s Red, White and Blue Berries: 1½ oz. Herradura Silver 2 ½ oz. coconut water ¼ oz. agave nectar ½ oz. lime juice Place all ingredients in to a cocktail shaker filled with cubed ice Shake hard and strain over crushed ice in to a tall glass Garnish with raspberries and blueberries Recipes and images courtesy Formula PR Inc. Have a great, safe, fun, and festive July 4th! Stay thirsty…

Tuesday’s Tip: Back Yard BBQ Tips

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With July 4th a huge BBQ day, I thought I would give you a few tips to make your grill time a little easier and safer.  These tips come from Stefano‘s in Yorba Linda, CA. 1.      Don’t think about it too much! Cooking and Grilling is supposed to be fun! 2.      If using a charcoal grill, make sure you light the coals at least one hour prior to grilling time! (this will also vary based on the type of charcoal you select) 3.      When cleaning the grill, first scrape with wire brush , then coat with a high-temperature oil like peanut or grape seed.   Olive oil has a low smoke point and will burn. 4.      Don’t over clean your grill!  That funny stuff on it is called “seasoning”! 5.      LOW heat is good!  It’s easier to get hotter than cooler and better to be under heated than overcooked! 6.      ALWAYS, bring your food to room temperature prior to grilling!  ALWAYS! 7.      PLEASE, use a thermometer for your meats and poultry!  It takes many years of experience to feel a filet and determine …

Meatless Monday July 4th Burgers!

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With July 4th right around the corner (it is this Friday in case you don’t have plans yet), I am going to dedicate this week’s posts to making your July 4th BBQ or party the best!  Today’s post is for your vegetarian friends, or just options for meat-free burgers.  The recipes come from V-lish, a resource for meat-free recipes, videos, and tips.  Follow the recipes below for 3 meat-free burger options! Mushroom-Nut Burgers: 1½ cups lightly packed, fresh, soft whole-grain bread crumbs (from about 3 to 4 large slices) (see notes) 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning or all-purpose seasoning ½ teaspoon chili powder ½ teaspoon garlic powder ⅛ teaspoon sea salt ½ cup chopped walnuts 2 cups chopped mushrooms ⅓ cup diced onion 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium tamari or ¼ teaspoon sea salt Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F Line a medium baking pan with unbleached parchment paper Put the bread crumbs, Italian or all-purpose seasoning, chili powder, garlic powder, and salt in a large bowl Put the walnuts in a blender and process in pulses until they resemble coarsely …