The 4th of July holiday fell weirdly this year – on a Wednesday. What sort of holiday falls on a Wednesday? Plus it rained and was way too humid. Rain and humidity in Minnesota are never a fun combination. But as my Mom had a ton of food, the party was going on rain or shine.
I don’t cook, so this year I brought two dozen bundtinis which were purchased with love! But the most popular food items were the little smokies with bacon made by Cousin Jan. She made, two dozen, 70 of them and it was basically one of those you snooze, you loose food situations (Jan please bring more next year!). Great Aunt Cecilia is 99 years old (100 next month) and was the hit of the party. I purchased a little bundt cake for her and we sang Happy Birthday. Good people, good food, good holiday. And yes, sigh, that is the Union Jack on a lovely trifle made by the Brit in the group who always feels the need to bring a British flag inspired food item every year. Every year.
