Saturday, July 5, 2014

Food on July 4th

These appetizers were delicious. My friend, Charlotte made these yummy snacks.

 Goat cheese coated with sunflower seeds and drizzled with honey was delicious. The raspberries and blueberries were good atop a cracker or toasted bread spread with goat cheese and added the perfect red and blue patriotic colors. Her cute whimsical decoration made it Pinterest material.
 Watermelon and cheese stars topped with blueberries were so refreshing.
 It was fun to have guests to celebrate the Fourth and enjoy festive food. Nice for me that my guests helped with the food.
Fresh tomato and avocado slices with caramelized onions topped with blue brie cheese made such a thick burger it was a challenge to eat. Sides were baked beans and sweet potato fries. We were so full no one wanted dessert!

This was our table for our meal. View other views here.

We enjoyed fireworks over the lake near our house after dinner. Everyone expressed their thankfulness to live in such a wonderful country. God has blessed us tremendously and I ask Him to continue to stand beside us and guide us.

Linking to Foodie Friday.
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20 comments:

  1. White Lace and PromisesJuly 5, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    What a beautiful spread. Yummy, I'm sure. Yummy-looking. My husband did ribs for the first time and they were soooo good.

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  2. StephanieJuly 5, 2014 at 9:52 AM

    Hello dear Bonnie! your food looks absolutely delicious! And the photos are so pretty too :) I hope you have a wonderful Fourth of July! Hugs

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  3. Leslie Anne TarabellaJuly 5, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    So pretty! I pinned it onto my "Southern Patriotism" Pinterest board!

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  4. FABBY'S LIVINGJuly 5, 2014 at 12:34 PM

    How wonderful the food and the gorgeous table to go along! Enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend.
    FABBY

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  5. LynnJuly 5, 2014 at 1:35 PM

    Gorgeous appys, Iove the watermelon stars! Sounds like you're having a great 4th of July weekend-enjoy:@)

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  6. BabsJuly 5, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    It looks and sounds like you had a perfect 4th. The food looks sooo good and I love your decorations, especially the clam shell centerpiece.

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  7. CraftyHopeJuly 5, 2014 at 9:41 PM

    Everything looks so lovely! The food delicious and the decorations beautiful. I hope y'all had a great time too :)

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  8. Draffin BearsJuly 5, 2014 at 11:17 PM

    Hi Bonnie,

    Looks like you had a wonderful fourth of July and I enjoyed seeing your lovely photos.
    Enjoy the rest of the weekend
    hugs
    Carolyn

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  9. La Petite GalleryJuly 6, 2014 at 6:25 AM

    I wish my friend Charlotte made those for me. Happy 4th.
    yvonne

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  10. LorraineJuly 6, 2014 at 8:07 AM

    A feast for the eyes and the tummy! Everything looks beautiful!

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  11. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsJuly 6, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    Everything looks so good! Especially that goat cheese with the sunflower seeds!

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  12. Amy at love made my homeJuly 7, 2014 at 2:35 AM

    I love the watermelon stars!! What lovely food you all prepared. xx

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  13. MaryJuly 7, 2014 at 5:33 AM

    A feast for the eyes Bonnie! Everything looks delicious and I love those watermelon stars and the presentation with the fireworks of goat cheese :) Glad your 4th was delicious!

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  14. Creations By CindyJuly 7, 2014 at 6:59 AM

    Great day alive all of this looks so good! Hugs and blessings, Cindy

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  15. thepaintedapron.comJuly 7, 2014 at 5:22 PM

    Looks like a festive celebration for sure! I really liked the watermelon stars, so easy but so cute! Nothing is better than a well dressed burger for the 4th!
    Jenna

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  16. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenJuly 8, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    The food looks wonderful, Bonnie! Aren't those watermelon stars adorable? Your table was beautiful, as always. xo

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  17. hidden art of homemakingJuly 8, 2014 at 8:40 AM

    I love those little watermelon stars.....
    Love, Mona

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  18. Alycia NicholsJuly 11, 2014 at 5:04 PM

    What beautiful food to celebrate the 4th! Almost to pretty to eat!!!

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  19. Jacqueline @ HOMEJuly 11, 2014 at 5:54 PM

    What delicious food to celebrate Independence Day ….. beautifully presented and I bet you all had a great day.
    ….. and, many thanks for your lovely comment today. XXXX

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  20. The French HutchJuly 13, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    Hi Bonnie, Such a beautiful presentation of your Fourth of July feast. Your food looks so delicious and festive, and how nice to have guests help out, especially for a group. Love your patriotic colors in your tablescape and the little flags. I’m sure it was delicious! Sorry I missed you at the meeting, hope to see you there in the fall.

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