celebrating my independence

Happy Fourth of July weekend, everyone!

When I think of this holiday weekend, I can’t help but think of a few things. My very favorite version of this song (thank you, Mr. Charles)… fireworks lighting up the night sky…  get togethers with family and friends… and all the classic summer bbq foods that make their way to the table on weekends like this. It’s foodie heaven!

One of my very favorite foods on that summer bbq list is a big, juicy burger right from the grill. Of course, plain is fine… but what about when you want to take it to the next level? Allow me to share a couple of my favorite ideas with you!

Avocado Burger: grill up your favorite burger and top with a big slice of colby-jack cheese and sliced avocado.

Pimento Cheese and Bacon Burger: top the burger of your choice with a healthy dollop of pimento cheese (need a good recipe?) and crispy bacon.

Looking for something sweet to wrap up the meal? Head over to Foodie Friday at The Fat Girl’s Guide to Living (where I’ll be contributing recipes weekly) for an easy, quick deconstructed apple pie recipe.

And… since Gloria’s having a BBQ over at her blog (thanks to Louise for the heads up), I think I’ll also share these over there! Enjoy the weekend and Happy 4th of July!