{"id":1134,"date":"2014-07-03T21:26:45","date_gmt":"2014-07-03T21:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/?p=1134"},"modified":"2014-07-03T21:52:38","modified_gmt":"2014-07-03T21:52:38","slug":"favorites-fourth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/favorites-fourth","title":{"rendered":"Favorites for the Fourth!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To celebrate the Fourth of July properly you need a few essential things; friends, family, fireworks, food and, of course, the right d\u00e9cor. We can\u2019t quite help on the firework front but here are our &#8220;Favorites for the Fourth!&#8221;, a few fun ideas for food and d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<p>Be sure to add some spark to your Fourth of July festivities with this <a href=\"http:\/\/thenerdswife.com\/firecracker-popcorn.html\" target=\"_blank\">Firecracker Popcorn. <\/a>It\u2019s got just the right amount of sweet, salty and fizz it\u2019ll have you coming back for more. A fun and easy snack for everyone to enjoy this holiday.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Firecracker-Popcorn.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1135 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Firecracker-Popcorn.jpg\" alt=\"Favorites for the Fourth! \" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Firecracker-Popcorn.jpg 534w, http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Firecracker-Popcorn-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Favorites for the Fourth!<\/h2>\n<p>Patriotic Pops anyone? And no, not just any pops, but <a href=\"http:\/\/www.makoodle.com\/patriotic-oreo-pops\/\" target=\"_blank\">Oreo Pops<\/a>.\u00a0 These treats are incredibly easy to make, so easy that your kids can even help out. Perfect for any Fourth of July gathering.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Oreo-Pops.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1136\" src=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Oreo-Pops.jpg\" alt=\"4thofJuly Oreo Pops\" width=\"590\" height=\"393\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Oreo-Pops.jpg 590w, http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Oreo-Pops-300x199.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Oreo-Pops-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A heavenly <a href=\"http:\/\/www.skinnytaste.com\/2011\/06\/red-white-and-blueberry-trifle.html\" target=\"_blank\">mixed berry trifle<\/a> made with summer fresh blueberries, strawberries, white chocolate pudding, angel food cake and cream. A beautiful guiltless dessert that would make your\u00a0July 4th table proud.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Truffle.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1137\" src=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Truffle.jpg\" alt=\"4thofJuly Truffle\" width=\"550\" height=\"756\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Truffle.jpg 550w, http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Truffle-218x300.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>You simply can\u2019t have enough red white and blue desserts when it comes to the Fourth. This<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cookingwithsugar.com\/firecracker-bundt-cake-an-explosive-red-white-and-blue-dessert\/\" target=\"_blank\"> Firecracker Bundt <\/a>cake is not just fun but easy to make, plus it\u2019ll have all your guests wondering just how you did it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Bundt-Cake.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1138\" src=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Bundt-Cake.jpg\" alt=\"4thofJuly Bundt Cake\" width=\"600\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Bundt-Cake.jpg 600w, http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Bundt-Cake-300x212.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Bundt-Cake-423x300.jpg 423w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Welcome your guests with the unique <a href=\"http:\/\/www.melaniejharris.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Fourth of July wreath<\/a>. It\u2019s a festive, easy, inexpensive and fun craft to get you ready for the festivities!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Wreath.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1139\" src=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Wreath.jpg\" alt=\"4thofJuly Wreath\" width=\"337\" height=\"396\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Light the way to your party with this simple <a href=\"http:\/\/www.babble.com\/home\/fourth-of-july-best-kid-crafts-for-independence-day\/#festive-laterns-2\" target=\"_blank\">DIY project<\/a>.\u00a0 Super cute yet super easy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Candle-Holders.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1140\" src=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Candle-Holders.jpg\" alt=\"4thofJuly Candle Holders\" width=\"422\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Candle-Holders.jpg 422w, http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Candle-Holders-197x300.jpg 197w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 422px) 100vw, 422px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Fourth of July is traditionally a time for family and friend get-togethers. Entertain in style with these fun and easy Mason Jar utensil holders.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Utensil-Holder.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1142\" src=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Utensil-Holder.jpg\" alt=\"4thofJuly Utensil Holder\" width=\"400\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Utensil-Holder.jpg 400w, http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Utensil-Holder-218x300.jpg 218w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time for the fun stuff, drinks. We are big fans of<a href=\"http:\/\/www.recipegirl.com\/2011\/06\/23\/red-white-and-blue-sangria\/\" target=\"_blank\"> sangria<\/a>, especially in the summer. Plus the fruit makes the drink seem so festive. Here is a beautiful option full of strawberries, blueberries and pineapple \u2013 perfect for The Fourth of July!.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Sangria.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1143\" src=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Sangria.jpg\" alt=\"4thofJuly Sangria\" width=\"600\" height=\"663\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Sangria.jpg 600w, http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Sangria-271x300.jpg 271w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This Fourth of July don\u2019t just offer your guests water, offer them water with a festive twist. Freeze blueberries, blackberries and strawberries or raspberries with\u00a0water in an ice cube tray. Cute and tasty <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pipandebby.com\/pip-ebby\/2011\/6\/19\/fruit-cubes.html\" target=\"_blank\">Fourth of July drinks<\/a> for everyone. Also great with Seven-Up or Sprite.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Ice.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1144\" src=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Ice.jpg\" alt=\"4thofJuly Ice\" width=\"480\" height=\"744\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Ice.jpg 480w, http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Ice-193x300.jpg 193w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>And of course your\u00a0<a style=\"color: #1982d1;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/www.papabenskitchen.com\" target=\"_blank\">Papa Ben\u2019s Kitchen Mandelbroyt <\/a>is a must this Fourth of July<span style=\"color: #373737;\">. We recommend our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/shop-now.php#Lemon\">Lemon Blueberry with Poppyseed<\/a><\/span><span style=\"color: #373737;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/shop-now.php#Lemon\">\u00a0<\/a>for the occasion as it\u2019s loaded with blueberries which are not just perfect for the the Fourth but also for July which is National Blueberry Month. \u00a0Thank you for reading about our Favorites for the Fourth!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Lemon-Box-w-cup.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1146\" src=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Lemon-Box-w-cup.jpg\" alt=\"Lemon Box w: cup\" width=\"3744\" height=\"5616\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Lemon-Box-w-cup.jpg 3744w, http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Lemon-Box-w-cup-200x300.jpg 200w, http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/Lemon-Box-w-cup-682x1024.jpg 682w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3744px) 100vw, 3744px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To celebrate the Fourth of July properly you need a few essential things; friends, family, fireworks, food and, of course, the right d\u00e9cor. We can\u2019t quite help on the firework front but here are our &#8220;Favorites for the Fourth!&#8221;, a &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/favorites-fourth\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1139,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,27,3,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1134","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized","category-entertaining","category-family","category-food-beverage"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/4thofJuly-Wreath.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1134","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1134"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1134\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1155,"href":"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1134\/revisions\/1155"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1139"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1134"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1134"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.papabenskitchen.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1134"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}