Feasting on Art

In honour of the 4th of July, I put together a small selection of nostalgia inducing recipes. I am travelling back to the States in three short weeks and after two years away, I am feeling pretty sentimental! Sunday is the 4th of July and perhaps one (or all) of these recipes will inspire a few Independence Day menus. I will be celebrating with my closest ex-pat friend here in Sydney and if my oven was not still broken the chocolate chip cookies would be at the top of my ‘to make’ list. Happy 4th everyone!

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This is one of those great recipes that is easily adaptable and open to an endless number of variations. You could freeze the margaritas and then scrape them into a bowl as a flavoured ice like a granita or you could just freeze the watermelon and break it up making it a substitution for the ice found in typical margaritas. Regardless of the style or the fruit combination the margarita is an instant favorite and is sure to be a hit at any festivity. This recipe was featured in the Stay Cool collection at The Kitchn.

Fernando Botero, Still Life with Watermelon, 1992
oil on canvas, 95 x 116 cm

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