Feast Like It’s 1776: Historic Bites for the Fourth of July

Feast like it’s 1776: Historic bites for the Fourth of July

Last year, Americans spent an estimated total of $13.3 billion on food and beverages for the Fourth of July. As we come together to celebrate ... Read moreThe post Feast like it’s 1776: Historic bites for the Fourth of July…

‘American’ foods are changing, but July 4 still revolves around the grill

For much of the last century of American history, barbecues and potlucks have dominated the Fourth of July feast-ivities. Hot dogs and hamburgers accompany sides of macaroni and cheese, potato salad and watermelon slices in ecstatic union in backyards and front porches across the country. Coolers full of beer and soda crackle as the ice melts throughout the hot summer day. Ice-cream sandwiches, popsicles and pie await as the sun sets and firewor…

Feast Like It’s 1776: Historic Bites for the Fourth of July

WASHINGTON — Last year, Americans spent an estimated total of $13.3 billion on food and beverages for the Fourth of July. As we come together to celebrate Independence Day, food and drinks will be a highlight for many. Several of these dishes echo the same one that the Founding Fathers and American colonists ate in 1776, and others are completely different. American kitchens have changed since the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Indep…

Grilling, Gatherings Top July Fourth Plans for Americans

A new survey from Numerator found that 70% of consumers will celebrate Independence Day, as food tops the list of items expected to be purchased