4th of July Menu
This 4th of July Menu is designed for two adults but could easily be scaled for a large gathering. To be completely honest, we aren’t huge 4th of July people.
Fireworks are awful and terrorize our pets and veterans with PTSD. Our country needs some WORK. I struggle to be proud and celebrate when there is so much division, hate, discrimination, and judgment at the forefront of our reality.
BUT we get a day off of work, and we love any excuse to cook a good meal. We start the day by tending the garden and then either visit our horse or hide from the heat in front of the TV. Around 4:00, we start preparing our cocktails and charcuterie.
Breakfast
Simple, quick, and easy farm fresh breakfast.
Appetizer
This charcuterie board should be light on your tummy – an appetizer to snack on while you sip a cocktail or cook.
side
This salad is just incredible with freshly picked sweet corn and garden ripe summer tomatoes
Main Dish
Brats w/Pretzel Rolls
No recipe for these, just grill, toast the buns, and add mustard. Add caramelized onions if you wish.
Cocktail
Made with homemade blackberry syrup and a hint of earthiness from fresh rosemary.
Dessert
4th of July Menu Shopping list
All recipes are linked in the green text above. Remember, if you live far away from the grocery store double check this list, I’m not perfect and we make some substitutions that you may not want.
4th of July Shopping List
Ingredients
From the Garden or Farmers Market
- 1 handful Baby Bell Peppers
- 4 ears Corn
- 12 oz Fresh Blackberries
- 5 Lemons
- 3 Roma Tomatoes
- 2 tbsp Fresh Basil
- 1 bunch Grapes
From the Store
- 1 jar Pickels
- 1 cup Olives
- 1 brick Old Croc White Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tub Maza Hummus garlic
- 1 wheel Bri Cheese small
- 1 box Ritz Crackers
- 1 bag Stacy's Pita Cips parmesan garlic & herb
- 1 cup Roasted Cashews
- 2 Brat Sausuages local is best
- 1 package Pretzel Rolls
- 1 jar Fancy Mustard
- 1 tub Chocolate Ice Cream
- 1 cup Butter
- 1 6-pack Tonic
- 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
- 1 package Feta Cheese
- 1 bottle Your Favorite Wiskey
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