Well here we are in 2014, some 238 years after the famous Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4th, 1776, declaring the United States of America to be a free country and independent of the Kingdom of Great Brittan. Since that day, every year on July 4th, Americans celebrate in various ways their independence and freedom. We all remember in different ways, some having parades, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, carnivals, fireworks, ceremonies of every kind, and of course barbecues.
Barbecues! What would a 4th of July be without a barbecue? Because no matter how many outdoor picnics and family reunions we have, there is just no better time to have a barbecue than on the 4th of July. Folks say it even taste better on the 4th of July. So, of course I must offer my husband Bill’s, barbecue. I am even demonstrating his Barbecue Chicken with Lemon Sauce in my upcoming cooking classes at Dierbergs School of Cooking. Be sure to make a reservation for the dates listed on my Event Board.
I must say a few words about my beautiful America. I call it beautiful because it is…from sea to shining sea. But, more than that, it is my heart, my love, and my home. All of the songs relating to America not only make me cry, but I fully know how precious our freedom is. As you know, my mother was from Palermo, Italy, and my father from Rome, Italy. They both had the privilege of building a wonderful life for me and my two siblings right here in America. They worked extremely hard, my father the butcher, my mother the seamstress. Their home was always open to anyone who needed a meal or just a pat on the back. They taught everyone they knew to never take our freedom for granted. Every year on the 4th of July, right before we would dig in on all the good food, my dad would say his prayer of thanks and I hope I never loose that tradition. God bless all of you!
Have a great July 4th and be sure to make the barbecue and especially my mother’s potato salad…you will love it. Look for the recipes.
Rosalie
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