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Wednesday, December 9, 2009
A '09 Twist on '80s July 4th Treats!
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Say Hello (Again) to Flag Cakes and Jell-O
I don’t know about you, but
Fourth of July makes me think fondly of some of the holiday themed
recipes my mom used to make. As I was thinking back to summer foods
of the '80s, it occurred to me that some of my childhood faves
were also incredibly frugal!
So, let’s dust off some of my mom’s stand-bys – with a little
gussying up, these treats will be as good as new! Think of it
this way – if you found a vintage Diane von Furstenberg dress in
your mother’s closet – would you throw it away? Of course
not! But you might update it with some modern accessories and
it would be as perfect in 2009 as in 1981. Well, I think of
my mom’s holiday dishes the same way! With a few Fab &
Fru twists to dress them up, these oldies but goodies are still
just like heaven. Many thanks to Nancy Laskow for providing
us with
some of our favorite recipes for a Fab & Fru Fourth!
What are some of your July 4th staples?
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Celebratory Sangria
This fruity, bubbly beverage is a special treat, and that is what the focus will be on! Trust us – no one will be thinking about the frugal price tag – just the fabulous taste!
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