I just love a classic Rice Krispy Treat. They never get old! I particularly love them in the summer time because it’s a no-bake treat that doesn’t require the oven. I make maples ones, Mickey Mouse ones, and even mummy ones for Halloween but this is my classic Rice Krispy Treat recipe made a little…
Tag: independence day
Patriotic Pool Party
Looking for Independence Day party inspiration? I’ve got you covered! The 4th of July is a big deal in my family. My grandpa’s birthday was the 4th of July and I spent many years at his cabin at Lake Tahoe celebrating with great fanfare. Now I spend every other year either eating Blueberry Hill Surprise…
Star Spangled Punch
Looking for an easy punch for 4th of July? You found it! This easy cranberry-lemonade punch has watermelon stars and blueberries. You can make an alcoholic or non-alcoholic versions. I made a similar cranberry-lemonade punch for Christmas earlier this year and made a note to make a 4th of July version for summertime. If you…
Red, White, and Blue Cake
Looking for the CUTEST Red, White, and Blue Cake for Independence Day or any patriotic party? You found it! I was squealing with delight cutting into this cake. It turned out even more perfect than I had hoped! This is just about the most festive 4th of July cake I’ve ever seen. I used almond…
Chocolate Berry Hill Cake
A new version of one of my all-time favorite cakes! My favorite German cake involves chocolate, a mound of my famous whipped cream, and bananas. Here I’ve swapped out the bananas for blueberries and chopped strawberries for a lovely red-white-and-blue chocolate cake. It’s the perfect cake to make when you’ve got gorgeous summer berries on…
Red, White, and Blueberry Salad
Need an easy, delicious side dish for Memorial Day or Independence Day? Want to celebrate summer berries? You’ve come to the right place! Adding fruit to salad is something I’ve been passionate about since I was in my college apartment. (If you’ve never had my Strawberry Salmon Salad, I highly recommend it!) This combination is…
Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes
The perfect Independence Day cupcake! Looking for the perfect patriotic cupcake for your Independence Day celebration? You’ve come to the right place! Here almond (sub vanilla extract if you’d prefer!) cupcakes are filled with a dreamy cream cheese filling and topped with cream cheese frosting. Part of the batter is tinted red and blue and swirled…
Festive Fruit Salad in a Watermelon Bowl
Happy Independence Day! If you want a simple, impressive side dish to pair with just about ANYTHING from the grill, you’ve come to the right place. Does this scream summer or what? The standout idea here is not only serving fruit in fruit but also cutting watermelon out in fun star shapes. It makes it…