Whitland Avenue 4th of July

4th of July on Whitland Avenue

Celebrating a 32 year history, the Whitland Avenue 4th of July over delivered in every way.  First of all, the weather was gorgeous with little humidity, a slight breeze and low temperatures.  With an 11 AM kick off, the celebration looked like the quintessential Norman Rockwell painting  with kids on bikes, babies in strollers, fashionistas dazzling in red, white and blue; I was proud to be an American.  Some of the highlights of the day were: the symphony under Jay Dawson’s direction and their rendition of Somewhere Over the Rainbow, Chief Justice A.A .Birch’s heartfelt and humorous speech to the crowd, the amazing and FREE hot dogs (Hebrew Nationals) and finally, the contest for the best dessert and entree.  Imagine being Carrington Fox and her illustrious judges wolfing down the numerous delicacies to meet an  11:45AM announcement deadline .  Whew! It’s a tough job even if there was a breeze.

Carrington Fox surrounded by her amazing judges

Without futher to do, here’s the recipe. Basically, it’s a bacon, tomato, cheese and basil pie:

Bacon, Tomato, Cheese and Basil Pie

3/4 cup mayo
3/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled (or feta)
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Bacon, crumbled
Tomatoes, sliced
Baked pie shell
Red onion, thinly sliced

Mix together and spread 1/3 mixture in bottom of baked pie shell.  Layer thinly sliced red onion, crumbled bacon, tomato slices (salt and pepper the tomato), and fresh basil leaves. Then, layer the rest of the cheese mixture, onion, more crumbled bacon and fresh sliced tomato. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Sprinkle grated or shaved Parmesan over the top during the last five minutes of baking.

Nice chapeau

great boots with a patriotic flair

Two great looks for summer-the maxi and oh so cute, short dress

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