Good morning! The rain has stopped, for now, and hopefully we will see a little sun. I am not complaining because frankly I do not mind the rain on a work day, but I would like to see the sun and fireworks over the 4th of July.
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| Slab Apple Pie Made by Me from my grandmothers recipe. RECIPE HERE |
As I mentioned yesterday I love barbeque’s, and one of my favorite things to eat in addition to all of the fixings is dessert.
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| Cream Cheese Pound Cake made by me Recipe HERE |
I have a huge family and when they get together there are so many fabulous desserts, many from my grandmothers recipes, that is it is hard to choose between the slab apple cake, the eclair pastry, the German chocolate cake and too many more to mention.
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| Berry Pie from Better Homes and Gardens |
I have gathered a few patriotic recipes for those of you looking for something festive, healthy(there are berries included) and fun.
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| Berry Almond Cheesecake from Good Housekeeping |
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| Berry Pie in a Jar From Better Homes and Gardens |
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| Peanut butter Cupcakes from Good House Keeping |
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| Firework Sugar Cookies from Martha Stewart |
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| Fresh Berry Cones from Better Homes and Gardens |
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| Summer Berry Tart from Coastal Living |
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| Cute Cupcakes and Cookies from Coastal Living |
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| Patriotic Popsicles from Martha Stewart |
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| Flag Cupcakes from Good Housekeeping |
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| Quilt Cake from Good Housekeeping |
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| 4th July Sunday from Martha Stewart |
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| Best Ever Banana Cake made by me. Recipe HERE |
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| Star Cookies from Good Housekeeping |
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| Berry Slab Pie from Better Homes and Gardens |
What are your favorite barbeque or 4th of July desserts?
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| Homemade Andes Candies Ice Cream made by me |
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| Balsamic Berries and Cream image Pine Cones and Acorns |
Are you an ice cream fan, a shortcake lover or do you prefer something else?
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| Cookies and Cream Ice Cream made by me. Recipe HERE |
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| Blueberries, image pine cones and acorns |
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| Banana Bars with Browned Butter Icing RECIPE HERE |
I like something chocolate and if you are like me and are looking for something traditional and chocolate visit Once Upon A Chocolate Life where you will find a variety of easy, delicious recipes for your celebration.
All of the recipes made by me are on the blog, I have tried to link them, but if I missed one let me know.
I hope you have a great day!
Linking to:
Athena Calderone, Jules Buono, Lessons in Chemistry and more on Weekend Meanderings. 
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Hi, I had already decided to finish my baking hiatus this weekend, my son, who is currently having chemotherapy is flying down with his family for a visit this weekend. Of course I've arranged a family dinner, and your grandmothers slab apple pie will be a perfect partner to the casseroles I am making. Nice and warm on a cold winters night, I might have to bake a couple of those chocolate slices as well. Enjoy your 4th July celebrations.
Elizabeth, All of those desserts look fantastic, but the one's made by you look the best! Happy 4th…Mary
OK now my greek yogurt isn't looking all that great….lol. Since it's mister mans choice of desserts and thanfully he always wants something with fruit, I'm making cheesecake blueberry bars with our own fresh picked berries. I can't wait to try a few of these desserts pictured.
Still raining in New England and we have humidity since this is coming from the south so please make it stop on your end!
XXX
Debra~
Wow Elizabeth! These ALL look SO good. The cakes, apple pie, all the berries.. I think I'll be making several here. We will be traveling for a few days so I won't be doing much cooking .. I'll be the recipient this time;) Enjoy your long weekend. xxL
Good Morning, dear friend!!
I truly hope you have clear skies on the 4th…fireworks are a must! 🙂
All of these are so yummy…but like you, Elizabeth, I must have my chocolate fix…although your mint ice cream and the blueberries are calling my name as well…
Enjoy the holiday, chere amie!!!
Love and hugs,
– Irina
Those all look delcicious!!!!
Would you be so kind as to share the cream cheese pound cake recipe with us? It looks wonderful! It will be the best birthday present I get on the 4th! Thank you!
Deborah
Here is the link to the pound cake. I hope that you try it!
http://pineconesandacorn.blogspot.com/2012/08/southern-living-cream-cheese-pound-cake.html