Southern Red, White and Blue

We are getting ready for Memorial Day next week. I took a look back at how I got ready for Summer’s patriotic holidays last year. The table on my porch went from this:

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to this:

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With the addition of a few flags, some red and blue twizzle sticks and a red, white and blue ribbon, this table was transferred from a garden party table to a festive, patriotic celebration table.

Hope everyone has a great Monday!

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Hope everyone has a wonderful week starting with a fantastic Monday!

Today’s Lagniappe: Blueberry Coffee Cake

2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup milk
2 eggs slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

Icing:
1 cup powdered sugar
1/4 tsp. almond extract
3-5 tsp. milk

Directions:
Heat oven to 375. Grease a 13×9 inch pan. In large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and lemon peel. Using pastry blender or fork, cut in butter. Add milk, eggs and vanilla. Stir well. Pour 3/4 batter into greased pan.

Top with blueberries. Spoon remaining batter over blueberries. Bake for 35 minutes. Cool 30 minutes. In small bowl , blend icing ingredients. Drizzle over warm cake.


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17 responses to “Southern Red, White and Blue”

  1. The Summer Kitchen Girls Avatar

    How perfect is that for this weekend! Sure makes things look more festive doesn’t it! That recipe sounds devine…just bought tons of blueberries & will be getting company this weekend….I think I now have a plan!! Thanks!

  2. cinnibonbon Avatar

    Love all the touches of Americana! This looks great.

  3. Sarah Avatar

    Thanks for the pretty patriotic post and the yummy recipe! I’ve never really decorated for 4th of July, but I think I just might this year!

    Hope you’ve had a wonderful Blue Monday!

    Sarah

  4. Manang Kim Avatar

    Thanks for the inspiration now I knew what I am going to put on my mail box and my porch too. Happy Monday!

    BM~BlueCar

  5. Heidi - Heart and Home Avatar

    Very nice, you’ve inspired me to bring out the flags, and put some of my red, white and blue planted pots from the back deck to the front where passers-by can see them!
    Drop by for a visit sometime.
    XO
    Heidi – Heart and Home

  6. Sherry Avatar

    Thanks for the inspiration to decorate my porches for the Memorial Day weekend. I am also looking forward to trying your recipe.

  7. Diane Avatar

    Awwww, how cute and soooo ready for the 4th.

    I found you via Met Monday. Hope you can stop by and visit me at Pittypat Paperie soon.

  8. Sally Avatar

    Nice patriotic post. The recipe sounds good. Happy Blue Monday.

  9. sarah Avatar

    Reminds me that I need to do some red, white, and blue on my porch. ๐Ÿ™‚

  10. Lori E Avatar

    It is a long weekend here in B.C. this weekend. Such a treat. Your table looks like it needs a party to enjoy it. Are we all invited?

  11. Nancy Avatar

    Love the transformation! Looks like you’re ready for a 4th of July celebration for sure! Love it!

    Your blueberry cake sounds wonderful too!

  12. Richella Avatar

    These patriotic touches are wonderful–so simple but SO effective! Thank you for the inspiration!

  13. Sandy Avatar

    Looks great!!! Great recipe.
    Sandy

  14. pandora's box Avatar

    How festive!! Stop over for a chance for a Lantern giveaway from CSN – patti

  15. Shelia Avatar

    I have my tiny hand over my heart and I’m saying the Pledge of Allegiance! ๐Ÿ™‚ Looks very nice.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ๐Ÿ˜‰

  16. Jeanine at One Cheap B*tch Avatar

    Very nice patriotic touches! Visiting from BNOTP. That recipe sounds yummy!

    Jeanine

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