posted by admin on Jul 3
Hey, all. I just wanted to wish you all a safe and happy Fourth of July. Let’s all 
try to remember how lucky we are to live in a country where we can stand up for what we believe in and demand our rights as human beings. Sometimes it takes a while to get those rights, but nothing can stop us from fighting for them. People in some other countries are not so lucky. In many countries, groups of people are abused and oppressed–women, children, “minorities,” and even entire populations by their own governments.
We have a long way to go in this country but I’m grateful every day that I, as a woman, am allowed to vote, hold office, pursue the job of my choice, can wear whatever I please, and have legal recourse if any of my rights to the above choices are violated. The extent of those rights and the success of any legal action can be argued, but at least I’m not forced to walk around in a burqa.
On that note, have a great holiday. Here are some Fourth of July recipes from
FoodNetwork.com
FoodNetwork.com. The one below is for a Watermelon Cooler by Paula Deen. Enjoy!
Watermelon Cooler
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds (4 cups) sliced seedless watermelon, rind removed
- 1 cup lemon sorbet
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 1/2 cups cold water
- Watermelon wedges and mint, for garnish
Directions
In a food processor, blend watermelon, sorbet, and lemon zest until very smooth. Stir in 1 1/2 cups cold water; cover and refrigerate until very cold. Serve over ice and garnish with watermelon wedges and mint.
