What’s in Your Kitchen Wednesday

Happy {almost} 4th of July! What are your plans for the holiday? We’re headed to a pool party and then plan to cook out and shoot fireworks. And by fireworks, I mean sparklers, and parachutes and small fountains.

Historically, my husband and I have never been much for purchasing fireworks. However, Doodle is wild for smoke bombs, and snakes, and snaps…so, yeah. This year we have a pile of stuff. 😉

Also…exciting news! Are you looking for tips on improving your photography? I’m by no means an expert, but I’ve found that my pictures really started to improve after I read Lindsay’s Tasty Food Photography e-book. I’m still learning, but it’s absolutely been a great resource, and I highly recommend it to anyone to improving their photography skills. Scroll down to the end of the post to enter for your chance to win a free copy!

Or, if you just want to hop over and order a copy for yourself, Lindsay’s offering a 30% discount code through July 8: just use the code newversion30 at checkout.

But make sure you check out this week’s features first! The most viewed post was this Fiesta Chicken from Snippets of Inspiration. Look at all of that cheesy goodness!

I am completely wowed by these Patriotic Barn Star Cookies from Semisweet Handcrafted Sweet Treats. Holy cow!

How gorgeous are these Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes from Heather’s French Press? Just perfect for your holiday celebration!

Speaking of holiday foods, I love this fun take on potato salad from Home Cooking Memories:

And if you’re still looking for festive holiday dessert ideas, Growing up Gabel has you covered!

Don’t forget to enter for your chance to win a copy of Lindsay’s Tasty Food Photography e-book! Have a wonderful holiday, everyone!

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24 Comments

Samantha @ Five Heart Home on July 2, 2013 at 8:07 pm

Thanks so much for hosting another week! We have a stockpile of fireworks ready for this Thursday as well. I don’t know who’s more excited…my boys or my husband! Have a great 4th!
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Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen on July 2, 2013 at 8:11 pm

I love the Tasty Food Photography book! I can’t believe July 4th is this week! Sounds like a fun relaxing weekend you have ahead of yourself! I am a jelly belly- work taking over my life!!
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Lisa @ Cooking with Curls on July 2, 2013 at 8:19 pm

Thanks so much for the party! I have no plans for the 4th 🙁 We used to set off fireworks purchased illegally in Wisconsin, but they put houses in the corn field and we had to stop! I could use some help with my food photography skills 🙂 Have a fun 4th!
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Diane @ Vintage Zest on July 2, 2013 at 8:38 pm

Pool party at my parents’ house! Same as when I was a little tyke. 🙂
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Danielle on July 2, 2013 at 8:54 pm

thanks for hosting the party!And thanks for the feature! Woo hoo! have a great night!
~Danielle @ Snippets of Inspiration
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Zainab @ Blahnik Baker on July 2, 2013 at 9:27 pm

Thank you for hosting! We are going to our annual family BBQ where my father-in-law throws the best feast and hopefully after we can waddle to see the fireworks! Have a great 4th!
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Becca @ Crumbs and Chaos on July 2, 2013 at 9:28 pm

We’re going to cook out with friends and enjoy the fireworks over Lake Michigan! Have a great week!
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Laura @ The Rookie Cook on July 2, 2013 at 9:30 pm

Thanks for hosting the party! Happy 4th of July!
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Heather @ French Press on July 2, 2013 at 9:54 pm

Happy 4th! We’re headed to Vegas to celebrate our 15th anniversary! thanks for the party and the feature
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karen on July 2, 2013 at 11:23 pm

Would love to have this!!
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Heidi on July 3, 2013 at 4:09 am

Thanks for offering this great giveaway! Our families plans for the 4th are to do all the fun FREE 4th of July activities that our small town has to offer. Starting with a pancake feed at the firehouse, moving on over to downtown to watch the parade, hot dog feed and games and activities at the local park, then perhaps home to rest and get our grilling on. Then head on out to watch a great free fireworks show.

Happy 4th to you and yours!
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Beth on July 3, 2013 at 8:19 am

Oh my gosh, Lindsay is from Minneapolis too – where I am from! Our 4th of july plans, my inlaws are coming to visit!
Beth @ The First Year Blog
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Lori @Lori's Culianry Creations on July 3, 2013 at 11:04 am

Our plans are to go to a potluck BBQ at a friends house.
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Raven J on July 3, 2013 at 11:15 am

Thank you for hosting such a great link party!

Raven J. True Blue Baking
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Kathy @ Olives and Garlic on July 3, 2013 at 12:45 pm

Thanks for a great link up. We are going to a 4th of July BBQ and then firework show of course. 🙂
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Krista @ joyfulhealthyeats on July 3, 2013 at 10:09 pm

Ok…. so excited about your giveaway. Crossing my fingers and toes that I win. 🙂 Can’t believe tomorrow is the 4th of July, although mine will be a little different this year. I will be at a rehearsal and then a rehearsal dinner because my brother gets married the following day! 🙂 What are your plans?
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Nessa on July 4, 2013 at 10:08 am

Having a dessert buffet 🙂
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Carol Hanshew on July 5, 2013 at 6:13 am

We’re in Nashville for the 4th!
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Chelsea {Whatcha Makin' Now?} on July 11, 2013 at 8:25 pm

We had a wonderful 4th! Watch fireworks and drank a few beers!
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GAYATHRI on July 11, 2013 at 10:09 pm

We had a fabulous 4th..went to downtown to see fireworks..
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