Colorful almond cupcakes with a classic vanilla cream cheese frosting.

Homemade, Deep-fried Glazed Doughnuts for the 4th of July. Makes you proud to be an American!

Lavender chiffon cake with lime curd, cream and lime icing

Happy, Healthy HOT 4th! Here are my top 7 ways to cool off this summer – and yes, there will be smoothies!

Baking up something a little patriotic (and fun!) for the 4th of July!

Our 4th of July pancakes topped with strawberries, whipped cream and blueberries – an easy red, white and blue treat!

Celebrate the 4th of July with red, white and blue strawberries!

Teriyaki Burgers…sweet onions…spicy mayo…Hawaiian rolls

This all-American dessert is simple and not-too-sweet.

Red velvet cake naturally hued with shredded beets. Perfect to celebrate independence day in the states.

Yummy sugar cookies with a fun candy center! Perfect for your Fourth of July festivities!

Sweet Cherry Pie Cups

Red, White and Blue Fourth of July Cupcakes

These cupcakes are fun, festive, and so easy to do! (tutorial included)

Fourth of July & Canada Day Blackberry & Strawberry Lemon Cakes

I got a mystery gift left on the doorstep of rose scented meringues

4th of July Crème Filled Strawberries ~ Celebrate America’s birthday with a fast and easy, red, white and blue dessert.

A quick and easy, festive dessert for the 4th of July.

These Patriotic Cupcakes an impressive treat for your 4th of July celebration, a box cake mix makes them easy and a sure hit!

Tender grilled steak salad with greens, mushrooms, caramelized onions and Dijon vinaigrette.

Tiny Patriotic Pies, just in time for 4th of July!

Paula Deen’s Cream Cheese Pound Cake with whipped cream & seasonal berries