Anyone cooking anything special for July 4th in 2024?

[caseydog]

I should have started this thread last week, so it could cover July 4th and Canada Day, which was July 1st. But, that ship has sailed.

I think I'm going to smoke some BB ribs on the pellet smoker with some Post Oak pellets.

Anyone else doing any cooking to celebrate the 4th?

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[blissful]

I haven't made hot dog buns before, so those. And these.

https://www.brandnewvegan.com/recipes/smoky-vegan-carrot-dogs

and watermelon.

 

[caseydog]

I haven't made hot dog buns before, so those. And these.

https://www.brandnewvegan.com/recipes/smoky-vegan-carrot-dogs

and watermelon.

Hot dogs are a classic on the 4th, however... Um... I hate carrots.

Baked beans are another classic, and can be very tasty in vegan form. I use bacon in mine, but no bacon is certainly not a deal-breaker. No brown sugar would be a deal-breaker.

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[Aunt Bea]

I haven't made hot dog buns before, so those. And these.

https://www.brandnewvegan.com/recipes/smoky-vegan-carrot-dogs

and watermelon.

I would give them a try but I’m a bit skeptical.

I would probably enjoy them more if they just let them be grilled carrots and didn’t try to present them as a vegan alternative to conventional hot dogs.

Please let us know how they turn out.

 

[Aunt Bea]

A hot sausage sandwich with peppers and onions made with Basilio Buda sausage from Canastota NY.

My father was always loyal to that particular brand of sausage due to it’s connection to Carmen Basilio.

 

[caseydog]

I would give them a try but I’m a bit skeptical.

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I would probably enjoy them more if they just let them be grilled carrots and didn’t try to present them as a vegan alternative to conventional hot dogs.

Please let us know how they turn out.

I'm thinking the carrot in your photo might not be vegan.

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[blissful]

I've had carrot dogs before. They are salty from the soy sauce, which I'll replace with the salt substitute but lots of other flavors are in them too. Like the smoky flavor and a little sweet, garlic, onion...they are good. Then add mustard and kraut or pickle relish, onions on mine (I like the crunch)! I hope my hotdog buns turn out good, and straight!

 

[dragnlaw]

I'll have to think of something special - my mom was a great cook - and TTT I don't know what her favourite dish was. She always was catering to us!
Oh did I forget to mention? - that is/was her birthday, July 4th, which was to me special because she was born in Detroit! So I always thought they set off fireworks in her honour! LOL
Granted, she moved to Canada when she was 4 years old but it didn't make any difference to me.

 

[taxlady]

What does TTT mean?

 

[dragnlaw]

Truth To Tell

 

[taxlady]

Thanks. I was guessing "To tell the truth", but that was one too many t's.

 

[caseydog]

I'll have to think of something special - my mom was a great cook - and TTT I don't know what her favourite dish was. She always was catering to us!
Oh did I forget to mention? - that is/was her birthday, July 4th, which was to me special because she was born in Detroit! So I always thought they set off fireworks in her honour! LOL
Granted, she moved to Canada when she was 4 years old but it didn't make any difference to me.

Were you close enough to the border to se July 4th fireworks?

I spent July 4th in NYC twice while traveling on business. That was pretty cool. I could see the fireworks clearly from my hotel room the first time. Just partially the second time.

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[caseydog]

A lot going on in Frisco for the 4th. A big fireworks show at the soccer stadium after the FC Dallas vs Portland Timbers MLS match.

I have to say that I am somewhat intrigued by the "dachshund dash." I wonder if any carrots will be entered?

Frisco Freedom Fest, TX - Official Website | Official Website

The City of Frisco’s official two-day Independence Day celebration honors our veterans and military heroes, provides unique experiences for play, and hosts one of the largest firework finales in North Texas!

www.friscofreedomfest.org

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[taxlady]

A lot going on in Frisco for the 4th. A big fireworks show at the soccer stadium after the FC Dallas vs Portland Timbers MLS match.

I have to say that I am somewhat intrigued by the "dachshund dash." I wonder if any carrots will be entered?

Frisco Freedom Fest, TX - Official Website | Official Website

The City of Frisco’s official two-day Independence Day celebration honors our veterans and military heroes, provides unique experiences for play, and hosts one of the largest firework finales in North Texas!

www.friscofreedomfest.org

CD

Well, if you see the dachshund dash, let us know how it was.

 

[rodentraiser]

When I lived in the trailer park, I was across the street from the cemetery, which was way up on a high hill. You can see up and down the whole area for 10 miles and I used to go to the top to watch all the fireworks people would set off. Now Winco is right across the road from the cemetery, so since I haven't done my grocery shopping for this month, I think I'll go up on top of the cemetery at about 9pm and watch fireworks till 11, then go down and shop at Winco. I'm probably going to have a late lunch before I go up and I won't be home much before 1am, so all this is to say I have no idea what, if anything, I'm going to make for the 4th for supper. I usually bring chips and some Gatorade when I watch fireworks, so that may be my supper.

 

[caseydog]

Well, if you see the dachshund dash, let us know how it was.

My first guess would be "slow."

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[EmilWix]

Has anyone tried to make a cake with fireworks, of course one that doesn't explode when they are lit? I mean something a bit bigger than sparklers, but not over the top.

 

[CharlieD]

Thinking sheesh kebab, rice, and Russian salad.
Russian salad is cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, radishes, dill, sour cram and lemon juice.

 

[caseydog]

Thinking sheesh kebab, rice, and Russian salad.
Russian salad is cucumbers, tomatoes, green onions, radishes, dill, sour cram and lemon juice.

That's an all American menu, fer' sure.

CD