4th of July means barbecue time!
Barbecue

Feature Photo by (nutmeg). Photo Above by Shockie

Fourth of July is just around the corner and you’ve probably got a few cookouts to hit and fireworks to marvel at before the weekend’s up.

Wondering how your fellow citizens will be celebrating? Hal Amen brings us independence day events being organized by American expats from around the world, as well as top notch events being held within the States.

Looking for ways to enjoy the festivities with minimal environmental impact? Julie Schwietert details various ways of “greening” your 4th of July party.

If you’d like to shake up your cookout menu this holiday weekend, it’s never too late to try out some new finger-licking barbecue recipes and these cookbooks deliver.

      

 
 

About The Author

Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström

Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström is a MatadorU faculty member and Network contributor. Her work has appeared in National Geographic Traveler, Vogue, BBC, Fodors.com, and many more. Follow her photoblog at Sweden.se.

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    Happy Fourth, folks!

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