Happy Fourth of July Macaroni Kid Families!
July 4th is quickly approaching, and we have to start planning the menu filled with delicious food, and prepare for the fun festivities. If your family is anything like ours, the 4th of July is one of the highest celebrated holidays! We start planning in May with what we are going to eat, and what fun family activities we are going to participate in. However, this year may be a bit different with firework shows being canceled but the fun must go on. As a family, we will continue to fire up the smoker and make (several) yummy meals while the kids are out in the backyard enjoying the day. Having that in mind, I have compiled a fun list of recipes, at-home activities, and a local firework show that is available to attend if you choose. Remember as the celebration continues throughout the day and into the evening, please follow all local guidelines and safety precautions in regard to fireworks. Enjoy your 4th of July and be safe!
Food:
Red-White-Blue Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:
6 eggs
½ cup of Mayo (brand on your choice)
1 tablespoon of pickle juice
1 tablespoon of mustard
⅛ teaspoon of salt
Sprinkle pepper
Food coloring (specifically red and blue)
Directions:
- Boil water in a medium size saucepan before placing the eggs inside
- After approximately 10 minutes, safely place the eggs inside the boiling water
- Let the eggs cook in the water for approximately 12 minutes
- Once the eggs have boiled, pour out the hot water into the sit and let the eggs cool down before peeling them
- As the eggs have cooled, gently remove the eggs from its shell, slice the eggs in half and remove the egg yolk *do not discard the egg yolk, you will need it for the mustard / mayo batter
- Insert each egg slice into an equal part of Red and Blue food coloring, and let them sit in the dye until desired color is reached
- While the egg whites are soaking up the food dye, mix in the mayo-mustard-pickle juice together with mashed egg yolk
- Once your batter is of the desired color and taste, place it all in a sealed plastic bag with a corner cut off
- Let’s go back to the whites of the egg, gently remove the egg whites from the cups of dye to plate them on your 4th of July platter
- After you have nicely platted your red-white-blue halved whites put your mixed batter into each half with sliced chives on top
- ENJOY!
Red-White-Blue Popsicles
Ingredients:
Popsicle sticks (12)
Greek yogurt
Blueberries
Cut Strawberries
Disposable plastic water cups
Directions:
- Line up 12 plastic cups on your counter
- Place a few cut strawberries into each cup
- Pour ½ cup (depending on your cup size) of Greek yogurt, so it can reach the top of the cup
- Top it off with blueberries, and place a popsicle stick in the middle of each cup
- Place the cups on a tray that can be nicely placed in the freezer, give your popsicles enough time to freeze
- Enjoy!
At-home Activities:
Red-White-Blue Tie Dye T-Shirts (with items from home)
- Soak your shirt in half water and half vinegar for one hour
- Once the hour is up, ring out your shirt to prepare for tie dye
- Decide upon a design that can be used with rubber bands
- Make your food coloring with food coloring and an old water bottle; put a cup of water and approximately 10 drops for each color (red, blue)
- Before you start to spray your shirt, make sure your area is covered with a plastic tarp and hands are covered with gloves since it may be messy
- Tie up the shirt with rubber bands in the design of your choice
- Spray each color in the desired areas
- Now it is time to let the dye set, place your shirt in a plastic bag with a seal for at least 24 hours
- After the 24 hours is over, remove the rubber bands and place your shirt in the sink to be washed with COLD water *make sure the wash your newly tie dyed shirt by itself for several washes
Red-White-Blue Painted Rocks
- Gather several river rocks that are of your desired size and shape
- Gather the remaining tools (paint brushes, paint, paper towel, cup of water)
- Paint each rock with a July 4th theme (American Flag, fireworks, red - white - blue dots)
- Let the rocks dry for at least a couple of hours before sealing them with a waterproof sealant
Local Fireworks Show:
Puyallup’s Red, White & Kaboom Firework show will luminate the night skies at the Washington State Fairgrounds at the BLUE lot. It is encouraged to decorate your car in the chance to win a prize, enjoy streamed live music, prize drawings, food trucks and a walking map to local dining. If interested in attending, you must pre-order your vehicle pass until they are sold out! They will also have add-ons if interested. Gates will open at 5:00 pm, and all vehicles must be inside by 7:30 p.m. Safety protocols will be in place, and modeled after the Phase 2 Guidelines for Drive-In Theaters.
Washington State Fairgrounds, Blue Lot
Gold Lot Washington State Fair
133-299 9th Ave SE
Puyallup, WA 98371
