'July 4th'


While discussing what we’d like to grill for the recent holiday we really were thinking a nice duck but said duck could not be easily found (is it not in season, perhaps?). Instead we brainstormed a bit and, on…

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This  cake is one of many creations that can be made for the holiday. I personally like this one because it is simple, yet you can mix it up a little bit. My tradition way of making this is…

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POPSICLE
Image by roboppy via Flickr

Popsicles and summer go together like reading a good book and the beach, not that I’m anywhere near a beach. Thank you to SELF

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Thank you to rising culinary star, Chef Anthony Jacquet, executive chef of the Whisper Lounge in L.A. for this recipe of  grilled Australian lamb burger with brie cheese, cranberry compote, and roasted jalapeno aioli.

The recipe, originally…

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I was just looking at our most popular posts (thank to Mary for adding that feature) and it’s been fascinating to watch how many page views appeared through the week of people looking for red, white, and blue desserts…

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I was online looking for recipes for 4th of July because we are not only celebrating the holiday, but my brother’s birthday is Monday. I found the perfect recipe that won’t make you feel bad about eating it, or…

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Many of us will celebrate with a day of outdoor activities and tasty meats from the grill. The chef of your household might have the skills to cook the perfect burger, but does he or she know food safety?…

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Tucson restaurants offers some interesting choices this July 4th.  Think Elvis impersonator, clam bake, pizza deals, all American buffet with a Southwest flair, pie eating contest, and opportunity to watch fireworks.

Check it out.

Barrio Grill
135 S. 6th…

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I was curious which recipes our visitors here at Circle of Food were most fond of in 2008. Any guesses?

Drum roll please….
Here’s your top picks as far as numbers visiting. The last one isn’t a recipe,…

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In today’s New York Times, the Miminalist lists 101 easy recipes for July 4th and picnics or for any time.

Here is an easy recipe for grilled vegetables:

I rather eat a lot of appetizer-like dishes rather than an…

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