Our 4th of July Menu

When you live in California, Mexican inspired food is as American as apple pie, and its ingredients feature in our diets on a daily basis.  This menu mixes these influences with more widely accepted American staples for a decadent, seasonal summer feast.

To Start

Loaded Nachos

Skip the meat or add a side of guacamole, salsa, and chips or crudités if you have vegetarian guests

Chiles Toreados

Main Course

The BA Burger Deluxe for meat eaters 

Substitute a turkey or veggie patty for those who don't eat red meat

Tomato Sandwich with Basil Mayonnaise for non-meat eaters

Substitute Vegenaise and add avocado for a vegan option, or add mozzarella for vegetarian guests

Mexican Street Corn

Vegenaise could also work in this dish, or you could lighten it up with just cayenne and lime

Spicy Slaw 

Stick with the original recipe, or try the Mexican variation

For Dessert

Blueberry Tart

To Drink

Fresh Strawberry Shakes for the teetotalers (or kids)

Watermelon Margaritas for the drinkers

Fourth of July BBQ

Happy Fourth of July! We hope you are enjoying this gorgeous summer day outdoors. 

Clockwise from top left: lit umbrella, bunting, sparklers, bench, plates, flag blanket,
smoker/rotisserie, horseshoes, ice cream maker, BBQ tool set, mason jar mug

What to Pack: World Cup

We've gone World Cup crazy! We've got a few teams we are rooting for, but today is game one

 for team USA. Fingers crossed they do well! Here's what we'd pack to cheer them on in Brazil. 

Bonus - you could repack all of the below for your Fourth of July getaway in a couple weeks!

Clockwise from top left: hat, nail polish, watch, bikini, sunglasses,

romper, tank, sneakers, shorts, jersey, bag

Crazy About: Red, White & Blue

From top left: pillow, carafe, straws, ping pong paddles, wallet, napkins, band, shoes, popcorn maker, sweatshirt