DAILY DIARY

2 Jul
2010

Preparing for the 4th: Food, Drinks & Dress

posted by ninahelleny in DAILY DIARY


credits: atv.disney.go.com; mybakingaddiction; little edventures; ehow.com sweet taste of summer; rachelraymag.com; countryliving.com; swankytablesblog.com; party.lovetoknow.com; recipe.com; dress from anthropologie.com



My list of things to get and do:


1. International Grocer for Lorina Sparkling Lemonades


2. Grocery store to get ingredients for a few of my menu items:

  • Chicken wings



  • Guacamole & Salsa



  • Pretzel rods



  • Antipasto firecracker kabobs



  • Tomato & Mozzarella with creamy balsamic dressing



  • Cupcakes



  • Potato salad



  • Hamburgers



  • Bundt cake with whip cream and fruit


3. Liquor store

  • Blue Hawaiian Punch - Malibu Coconut Rum, Blue Curacao, Pineapple juice, sweet & sour and pineapple wedges (our blue drink)



  • Strawberry Margaritas (for our red drink!)



  • Beer



  • Wine


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In case I decide against Strawberry Margs, do you have a red red punch recipe you recommend? Also I really want to make a new dip? What are your favorites?

I hope everyone enjoys the holiday weekend to the fullest! I'm hoping to get a tan!


  • http://prepfection.wordpress.com Stephanie

    Oh wow, what tool do you use to make photo mosaics, because that looks BEAUTIFUL, the perfect embodiment of the 4th of July. Love it, looks like a great weekend (and sounds like it from the yummy food you listed).

    (I posted my site incorrectly in the previous)
    .-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Prep Your Laptop For Summer =-.

  • http://prefection.wordpress.com Stephanie

    Oh wow, what tool do you use to make photo mosaics, because that looks BEAUTIFUL, the perfect embodiment of the 4th of July. Love it, looks like a great weekend (and sounds like it from the yummy food you listed).
    .-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Hello world- =-.

  • http://www.downtownsouthern.blogspot.com Downtown Southern

    You could always do Sangria! Yummy and tastes like fruit punch! :)

  • http://www.forthelove-mb.blogspot.com melissa

    I have a super simple recipe for pepperoni dip that is always a hit – especially with the men. It’s nothing fancy but it’s always the first thing to disapper. Just three ingredients: 1 can of Cream of Celery Soup, 8oz of cream cheese and pepperoni. Just throw it in a small crock pot and stir together or warm it up on the stove or in the microwave. (Sometimes I add a splash of milk if it’s too thick.) I like to serve it with toasted baguette slices but you can also do crackers.

    Happy 4th of July!

  • China L.

    This is my go to dip, always a hit! I substitute Kraft Olive Oil Mayo and light sour cream for the full fat versions and it’s still just at delicious. I also add plain (in the frozen food isle) artichoke hearts.
    China
    http://www.us.knorr.com/Recipes/6200/1/Knorr-Spinach-Dip.aspx

  • Jennifer

    Sounds like a great time! Cute pics! You better take pics of your tables and do a post next week :)

    I was also going to recommended the same dip but I call it seven layer dip..

  • http://www.willowhousemom.wordpress.com Callie

    I’m in love with the Anthropolgie dress! I was admiring it just the other day! Happy 4th to you!

  • http://itswhatsinthesoul.blogspot.com/ Sole Matters

    oh i posted some last week!!

    http://itswhatsinthesoul.blogspot.com/2010/06/punch-drunk-love.html

    and

    http://itswhatsinthesoul.blogspot.com/2010/06/fruit-dip.html
    .-= Sole Matters´s last blog ..Foto Friday =-.

  • China L.

    My favorite quick, easy delicious, and ALWAYS a hit dip….
    http://www.us.knorr.com/Recipes/6200/1/Knorr-Spinach-Dip.aspx
    For a lighter version substitute full fat mayo for Kraft Olive Oil Mayo and instead of regular sour cream I use light. I also add artichoke hearts (plain, sold in the frozen food aisle). Enjoy!

    China

  • http://www.missmonogramblog.com Miss Monogram

    One of my favorite dips to make is a taco dip that is layered as follows: refried beans, sour cream mixed with taco seasoning, shredded cheddar cheese, green onions, tomatoes and olives if you like :) It’s always a hit! And thanks for your sweet comment on my bridesmaids post earlier in the week :)
    .-= Miss Monogram´s last blog ..Wordless Re-Cap- Savannah- =-.

  • http://elefantitasalegres.blogspot.com Kate

    SANGRIA! Ask Mojito Maven for her recipe – it’ll knock your socks off!

    Warm Corn Dip is my new favorite (+ it’s very “American”!)…

    http://www.ourbestbites.com/2010/02/hot-corn-dip.html
    .-= Kate´s last blog ..Almost the 4th =-.