We here in the DALS house are going to be traveling a bit over the next week or so, and I’m not entirely sure how much I’ll be able to chime in while I’m away. (I reserve the right to change my mind.) So here is a little round-up to hold you over til we return. Have a great Fourth and Happy Summer!
A guide to 1600 swimmin’ holes (dropping the ‘g’ is required, says my husband) across the US and Canada.
I made this Strawberry Shortcake last weekend for guests and it rocked. (If you added some blueberries in there, it would be the perfect red, white, and blue Fourth dessert.)
Is this why I’ve never liked the word “foodie?”
With this news, Grand Central Terminal, perhaps my most favorite building on earth, just became my favorite-ist to the hundredth power.
Everything tastes better when these string lights light up the patio table.
Before I travel to any major city, I pretty much always check the BA Weekender Guides at Bon Appetit — where to eat, stay, visit — and they’ve never failed me yet.
We are not soda people in general, but if we were, our fridge would be stocked with this all summer long.
Andy has had this on repeat all week, and as far as I can tell, he shows no signs of letting up any time soon.
Can’t you see these make-ahead Chocolate Caramel Picnic Puddings being the perfect way to end your Fourth celebration? (And if you have time, check out the entire site, masterminded by two supremely talented food-world vets.)
Or as long as we’re on the subject of make-ahead treats: Molly’s Strawberry-Yogurt Pops. (Scroll down a few posts.)
No such thing as too young when it comes to reading aloud to your kids.
Thanks to everyone who participated in my Dinner: The Playbook challenge. Random House helped me put together a mini-slideshow of some of our favorite pics (scroll over to see who submitted each one) but you can also just find them on instagram by searching the hashtag #dinnerplaybook. Hope you all had fun. (And thanks Max W. and Maggie O. for all your hard work on this!)
Two Oldies but Goodies for the Grill: Pork with Peaches and Tony’s Steak.
No doubt you’ll be throwing some dogs on the barbie this holiday weekend. To celebrate this decidedly happy occasion, and to call attention to their “What’s in Your Hot Dog” campaign, Applegate has offered to give away “Weinervention Kits” (hot dogs, buns, relish, grill tools, and everything else) to two lucky DALS readers.
Just leave a comment below to be eligible. (It wouldn’t hurt if you shared what you’re grilling for the Fourth — hot dogs or otherwise.) Contest ends Saturday, July 5 at noon ET. UPDATE: THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO PLAYED!
All photos up top taken at Rye Playland in Rye, NY.
Great roundup! We will be grilling hot dogs, hamburgers, and bacon wrapped scallops for the 4th!
The term Weinervention is gift enough…
Grillin’ hot dogs and hamburgers for the 4th — as long as Arthur stays away from the VA coast!
Good stuff. Hot dogs, hamburgers and baked beans for us.
Burgers and dogs here! Happy 4th!
The fourth of July is my baby’s (1st!) Birthday, so we’re grilling burgers, but what I’m most excited about is the cake!
We aren’t in charge of the grill, but I plan on making some cold peanut noodles to add to the table, and probably a pie as well.
I love every time you post a link roundup. We’re grilling chicken since that’s what we have! 🙂
No grilling for us as we will be @ a water park!
Also, link to your mini-slideshow goes to dead page.
We are grillin chicken bratwurst (it is almost a requirement — we are from Wisconsin and have a strong German heritage) and hotdogs for the kids that don’t care for brats. Happy 4th!
PS: FYI: I received your error page when I tried to view your mini slide show.
Always grillin’ hot dogs. They are my fave! And your link to the strawberry shortcake inspired me to maybe try a spin on that.
The usual – hotdogs and burgers. A friend of mine said that avacados are sensational on the grill so we’ll be trying that out too!
I have never heard of Applegate, but I just looked them up, they sell near me, Im going to have to give them a try, looks like good stuff, thanks!
We’re grilling chili cheese dogs! Planning to serve watermelon and 7-layer taco dip with chips along side, and fruit pizza made to look like a flag.
We’re grilling fish and shrimp, but I would love a reason to try these Applegate hot dogs!!
we will grill hot dogs and farmers market sausages!
Corn! love grilled corn, with compound butters.
we’re actually not grilling (gasp!) but doing a fish fry!
Love this round-up — the rose sangria sounds awesome, and there are so many other links that I want to check out. My kids would love you if we won a Weinervention Kit, because I rarely let them eat hot dogs. We’re planning on grilling shrimp and burgers. Thanks for the opportunity!
It’ll be burgers for us on the 4th!
Yay to a giant Nordic food hall and rosé sangria. Enjoy your 4th of July! We’ll be doing a mix of fish tacos (horrible naming convention) and hotdogs with kraut, guacamole and sriracha mayonnaise — or as it’s commonly known “el completo”.
The first step is admitting you have a problem…I need a weinervention!!
Sadly no grilling, but lots of board games!
We are grilling cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and please help me, this gigantic pork shoulder I have no idea what to do with! I will be making rose sangria and fancy deviled eggs too. Happy traveling and happy fourth!
Won’t be grilling on my own, but will likely be attending my favorite bar’s cookout. Probably fancy sausages and burgers.