Ali in OR Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Just the 5 of us, perfect weather forecast for the 4th. Here's what I'm thinking as of now: Grilled hot dogs Grilled chicken drumsticks (because just hot dogs doesn't seem like quite enough) Fresh berries (I'll buy from a local farmstand on Friday, but probably marionberries which are like blackberries and also cherries) Blue Jello Jigglers by request from dds Baked beans? Some kind of salad? Potato chips? Cupcakes leftover from the freezer from a half-birthday celebration this last weekend. We have vanilla ice cream too if anyone wants it. Raspberry lemonade by request 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almondbutterandjelly Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 3 of us. Hot as heck outside, but dh will be grilling steaks. Parker House Rolls Blueberry muffins topped with a strawberry (dd's idea for the red, white and blue effect) (too many carbs with rolls and muffins but oh well) I got cute plates and napkins. We should have a fruit or vegetable but my brain isn't working. We would roast marshmallows in the chimnea but my dd is not interested since we just did that at Easter. No fireworks. They are banned in city limits per usual, plus the big show has been cancelled. We never go anyway. We will watch them on TV. I'm trying to think of something to liven up the 4th but I got nothing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loowit Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 We are having a few family members over for a very small backyard BBQ. We are limited to how many people we can see in a week. Hamburgers Smoked ribs Baked beans Potato salad Chips Veggie and Fruit tray Berry pie Lemon Pie Rhubarb crisp Gluten-free cheesecake Homemade ice-cream (maybe) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Just the five of us and it is supposed to be way too hot for my liking. Baked buffalo cauliflower wings Chickpea curry burgers with pineapple jalapeño chutney Green goddess pasta salad Grilled veggies & corn on the cob Peanut butter pie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 It is going to be HOT HOT HOT here and humid . I will have 6 special needs young adults and me. I think I have sloppy joes, chips, carrots and cookies on the menu along with lemonade and water. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 At this point, the only guaranteed thing is icecream, and then only if I don’t dip into the Tillamook Marionberry Pie beforehand. We had hot dogs and apple pie and vanilla icecream today. The party started early. I still have corn and watermelon and burgers on hand. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Salmon, homemade mango mint salsa, a range of fresh fruit and a kale and arugula salad with a lemon garlic dressing. I swear we aren't fancy, we just really like salmon and are treating ourselves to good food as our still basically staying home splurge. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 11 minutes ago, LucyStoner said: Salmon, homemade mango mint salsa, a range of fresh fruit and a kale and arugula salad with a lemon garlic dressing. I swear we aren't fancy, we just really like salmon and are treating ourselves to good food as our still basically staying home splurge. We don't celebrate. If we stand two metres away can we come and share your food? I can bring roast beetroot salad with yoghurt/preserved lemon/mint/tahini dressing. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 4 minutes ago, Laura Corin said: We don't celebrate. If we stand two metres away can we come and share your food? I can bring roast beetroot salad with yoghurt/preserved lemon/mint/tahini dressing. It's a date. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medawyn Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 We’re having fish tacos with a spicy coleslaw, sides I haven’t fully thought of yet, and a subpar grocery store cookie cake, because it’s my DH’s birthday and that’s what his mom always got him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andani Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 We're having burgers, hot dogs, and s'mores. Also Greek salad, which is chopped cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and feta cheese with Gazebo Greek dressing. We usually have all the siblings and nieces and nephews over, but not this year. I'm sad about that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 It is our 25th anniversary today and my dad had wanted to take us all out to a very nice restaurant (all 7 of us including him) but we have told him we would prefer spending that money on getting some top quality steak from the butcher, and making it last multiple meals and eating at home. I may get ribs too. So: Steak/ribs twice baked potatoes baked beans Mac and cheese, homemade green beans salad corn on the cob cheesecake and a couple of pies (from the store, I am not making the desserts!) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Pretty typical - Hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, fresh cut up fruit (probably watermelon, strawberries and maybe blueberries), and sweet tea. Dss and the family are coming to our new house Friday, so that will be our day to celebrate. We saw dss last month when helped us move but we haven't seen ddil and the grandkids in 4 months. The last time we saw them in person (we've face timed) was Feb. 29th when oldest grandson had his 8th/2nd birthday party at a skating rink. Emma wasn't walking then but she is now! I'm so happy to be able to see them. I missed them so much! 9 hours ago, LucyStoner said: Salmon, homemade mango mint salsa, a range of fresh fruit and a kale and arugula salad with a lemon garlic dressing. I swear we aren't fancy, we just really like salmon and are treating ourselves to good food as our still basically staying home splurge. We love salmon and have had people who claim they don't like it say they liked dh's grilled salmon. Alas, with picky kids here it's just easier to do hot dogs and hamburgers. We'll save the salmon for when it's just the 3 of us (dh, me and ds22), or someday when this is over and we can have adult friends here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 I smoked a pork butt Monday so that will be served Along with: Grilled Steaks Bratwurst Something with chicken Pasta Salad 7 Layer Salad Veggie Tray Homemade rolls Baked Beans Tiramisu And a Chocolate Trifle. I usually do twice baked potatoes but it's so hot, our A/C is out, and that seems too heavy to eat and too much work. So I'm not doing that. And I don't care if relatives don't like that at all. So there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Grilled hamburgers and hot dogs Grilled corn on the cob Veggies with dip Watermelon (probably later in the afternoon) Ice cream and maybe brownies or cake to go with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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