Happy 4th of July!

IMG_20110703_202043Happy 4th of July to my friends in the States (and Happy Monday to everyone else!) :)

Hope everyone has a great day.  I think I’ve got some fireworks fatigue (late night last night watching them at the pictured event at the outdoor symphony and looks to be another late one tonight), so I think I’ll take a small breather today.

IMG_20110703_213621But I will link over to the Mystery Lovers’ Kitchen, which has had some great cookout/picnic food recently! (I’m Riley there and post every Wednesday if you enjoy quick and easy recipes.)

For  barbecue-related recipes try:
Riley’s Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce
Avery’s Burgers and Blue
Cleo’s Fire-fighters Ribs
Avery’s Strawberry Shortcake (Gluten-free)

Today’s post has a nice round-up of recipes for cookouts.

And Cleo Coyle has an amazing cake for the 4th.

To the non-cooks—happy writing!  Hope you’ll have lots of ideas percolating today. :)

Elizabeth Spann Craig

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Elizabeth writes the Memphis Barbeque series (as Riley Adams) and the Southern Quilting mysteries for Penguin and writes the Myrtle Clover series for Midnight Ink and independently. She also has a blog, which was named by Writer’s Digest as one of the 101 Best Websites for Writers. There she posts on the writing craft, finding inspiration in everyday life, and fitting writing into a busy schedule.

12 Comments

  1. Happy 4th of July, Elizabeth!

  2. Siv MariaJuly 4, 2011

    Have a wonderful Celebration and be safe!

  3. Margot KinbergJuly 4, 2011

    Elizabeth – Happy Fourth of July to you, too! And thanks for those deeeelicious recipes!

  4. Carol KilgoreJuly 4, 2011

    Happy 4th!

  5. Terry OdellJuly 4, 2011

    Happy 4th. We’ve got a county-wide burn ban, so the only fireworks we’ll get will be on tv. I’m sure Hubster is disappointed. The one thing we left behind when we moved was being able to watch the Universal Studios fireworks from our driveway.

    Terry
    Terry’s Place
    Romance with a Twist–of Mystery

  6. Cold As HeavenJuly 4, 2011

    Enjoy your 4th July celebration.

    I’ve been in USA on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, but never had the chance to experience 4th July. Would been cool >:)

    Cold As Heaven

  7. Cozy in TexasJuly 4, 2011

    Happy 4th. I love the outdoor symphony this time of year.
    Ann

  8. Alex J. CavanaughJuly 4, 2011

    I plan on cooking leftover pizza in the oven. Simple! Happy Fourth, Elizabeth.

  9. Jemi FraserJuly 4, 2011

    I loved Cleo’s cake – gorgeous! I’ll have to check out the rest :)

  10. Cleo CoyleJuly 4, 2011

    Happy 4th, Elizabeth! Have a wonderful day with your family. Cheers!

  11. The Daring NovelistJuly 5, 2011

    Happy 4th!

    We had a trip down to Zingerman’s, a wonderful deli in Ann Arbor, and so we’re taking along some nice antipasto — slices of some amazing salami, fresh mozzarella, grape tomatoes and some Sesame Semolina bread. We figure that should be good snaking. (Friend is bringing cookies and such.)

  12. Elizabeth Spann Craig/Riley AdamsJuly 4, 2011

    Teresa–Thank you! Same to you. :)

    Siv Maria–Thanks! We’ll try (hoses and buckets nearby!)

    Margot–You’re so welcome!

    Carol–To you, too!

    Terry–Now *that* would have been cool!

    Cold As Heaven–Thanks! It’s a very LOUD holiday. :)

    Cozy in Texas–It’s nice, isn’t it? Especially after the sun goes down (not so hot.)

    Alex–I had leftover pizza today, too! For breakfast… :)

    Cleo–Thanks! Same to you. :)

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