We love the 4th of July celebrations that we have had here at the cottage through the years. Celebration of freedom, food, and fellowship, coming together with family and friends to enjoy the annual 4th picnic. Through the years we have many favorites that just say the 4th of July at the cottage. Most of these recipes are classic American picnic favorites that have come to be part of our heritage.

Red White and Blue, Parades with local High School Bands, Fire Trucks, Military Honor Guards, Bake Sales, Food, and Fireworks, it's a celebration! The 4th of July is a very special holiday here at the cottage. Our little community has a fun parade made up of all the locals including our animals. Of course there is the local bake sale with the best homemade baked goods around anywhere. Pie eating contest, the local choir singing all the favorites. Lot's of friends and family to visit and enjoy a day of Freedom! These are some of the foods with recipes that we will be serving for our 4th of July Picnic Celebration this year.   Let Freedom Ring!

We have a wonderful picnic after our local parade on the Fourth of July and there is so much good food, it is a special part of the day. In different parts of our great country you will find everything from Hot Dogs and Hamburgers to Apple Pie and Watermelon. I am sharing with you some of our favorite foods for the Fourth of July! Let Freedom Ring Appetizer Southwest Skillet Dip Guacamole   Entree Smoked Texas Brisket Old Fashioned Fried Chicken Sides Mustard Potato Salad Crisp Cole Slaw Slow Cooker Baked Pintos Corn and Green Chilis Casserole Desserts The Picnic Cake   Blackberry Cobbler   Apple Hand Pies   Best Cherry Pie   No Bake Lemon Jar Pie   Thanks so much for stopping by to celebrate with us today. Sure hope you have a wonderful safe and enjoyable holiday. Take care and come back to see us real soon! Peace and Joy Miz Helen