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Is summer food a part of your family traditions? And do you love or dread the ants?

From the lens Complete Make-Ahead Summer Dinner Menu & Recipes .

"You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4th, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies (or the ants) die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism." ~~ Erma Bombeck

  • gradientcat Jun 2, 2012 @ 6:51 pm | delete
    Sounds great, tasty ideas!
  • biggking May 28, 2012 @ 3:46 am | delete
    watermelon is goooooooood
  • RinchenChodron May 3, 2012 @ 9:00 pm | delete
    I love the ants salt and pepper shakers! Very funny.
  • NTxWriter Sep 28, 2011 @ 4:35 pm | delete
    Very cute picnic ideas and delicious sounding BBQ recipes! I love the things with the ants on them. The "how to throw a frisbee" was a cute idea too!
  • vallain Aug 14, 2011 @ 10:11 pm | delete
    I love a cool, ready-to-eat meal on a hot summer day. No slaving in the warm kitchen. I like a platter of sliced tomatoes, fresh from the garden. Sprinkle them with some oregano and feta cheese.
  • RecipePublishing Aug 1, 2011 @ 4:07 pm | delete
    Yummy oh so yummy.
  • TeacherRenee Jul 22, 2011 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    Great ideas! With a few weeks left of summer, I'll definitely try some of these ideas! Great lens!
  • phoenix-arizona-friends Jul 15, 2011 @ 5:59 pm | delete
    Cool lens.
  • ellagis Jun 30, 2011 @ 5:18 pm | delete
    When I was a child, I used to have picnics with my family only once or twice per year, during summer holidays. So, I can´t help considering it a very special moment, a great occasion to share with friends (and not with ants, pleeeeeeeeese!!!! :D )
    I love your lens, it´s full of colour, joy and nice things, just like a summer party!
  • GreenfireWiseWoman Jun 29, 2011 @ 6:55 am | delete
    Great ideas! Thank you.
  • pimbels Jun 24, 2011 @ 1:39 pm | delete
    Great selection of recipes. Can't wait to try them. Nice lens,thank you.
  • LindaCramer Jun 21, 2011 @ 10:11 am | delete
    I was searching for a quick make ahead dinner. Thanks for the ideas!
  • Duane_Jackson Jun 19, 2011 @ 12:54 am | delete
    great lens...mouth-watering...love the potato salad!
  • KokoTravel Jan 9, 2011 @ 8:14 pm | delete
    Very cute lens... isn't summer exactly when you want dinner to be easy and fun... thanks for the ideas.
  • WeddingZazzle Sep 1, 2010 @ 1:55 pm | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel :)
  • MiaBellezza Jun 24, 2010 @ 7:38 am | delete
    I love the idea of make ahead summer dinner recipes!
  • lasertek Jun 23, 2010 @ 3:02 am | delete
    Can't wait to try the Hawaiian potato salad recipe. Thanks for sharing.
  • momto4 Jun 10, 2010 @ 11:27 pm | delete
    Great collection of recipes! Thanks for sharing!
  • ElleDeeEsse Apr 8, 2010 @ 4:31 pm | delete
    Nice feature on summer food and great ideas. The ant shakers are cute but I couldn't help wondering how you would hold them!
  • sandyspider Nov 2, 2009 @ 10:33 pm | delete
    Nice lens! Love the ant shakers. Thanks for adding this to my Food Collection lens.
  • kiwisoutback Jul 23, 2009 @ 7:05 am | delete
    Wow, great job! Thanks for linking to my lens. I'll have to come back for some dinner ideas for this summer.
  • Marelisa Jul 22, 2009 @ 9:40 am | delete
    What a fantastic, summery lens. Here in Panama it's the rainy season but now I feel like going on a picnic. :-)
  • SimeyC Jul 21, 2009 @ 8:41 pm | delete
    Great stuff! Love the Hawaiin Potato Salad and those carrot ideas! Lensrolled to my Guinness Recipe Lens! 5*
  • mbgphoto Jul 12, 2009 @ 7:36 pm | delete
    Lots of great ideas here 5*
  • MsSnow4a Jul 9, 2009 @ 8:24 pm | delete
    Oh this sounds yummy :) thanks
  • CherylK Jul 7, 2009 @ 8:53 pm | delete
    I made that Hawaian Potatoe Salad and it's delicious. [in reply to shajo]
  • rms Jul 7, 2009 @ 12:39 pm | delete
    This delicious lens is today's feature at the Cabaret Squidoo Best Recipes Arcade.
  • 2Eklectik Jun 16, 2009 @ 9:20 pm | delete
    I Love everything about summer
  • Barkely Jun 10, 2009 @ 7:15 am | delete
    I loooove summer meals. I can cook outdoors, and there's so much in season, delicious produce around to make them taste wonderful!
  • CherylK May 19, 2009 @ 7:55 am | delete
    This is a wonderful example of how to create a page linking to other related pages. Wow...I sure did learn something today. Just not sure I can pull it off with such finesse. You are a real pro. I love this lens. I've read it all; now I have to go back and click on all the links because I want those recipes!
  • shajo May 18, 2009 @ 3:01 pm | delete
    Great Lens! I am thinking of trying the Hawaiian Potato Salad Recipe for a family reunion coming in June. Wish me luck :)
  • HenryE May 14, 2009 @ 11:00 am | delete
    I'll have to try some of these out!

    Henry
    www.geothermalexperts.net
  • Heather426 May 13, 2009 @ 4:04 pm | delete
    What a great lens! Yours are all beautiful, I'm inspired.
  • OhMe May 11, 2009 @ 9:52 pm | delete
    I love this lens and your recipes. "The Ants Go Marching Ten by Ten" was such a clever addition as is all the neat products. The red and white china is my favorite.
  • lou16 May 11, 2009 @ 5:48 am | delete
    Another fantastic lens Brenda, I love, love, love the ant salt and pepper shakers a great find.
  • tandemonimom May 10, 2009 @ 9:52 pm | delete
    Welcome to Best Tips for Homemakers - you're a featured lens!
  • Jimmie May 10, 2009 @ 12:20 am | delete
    These foods and dishes would make such a lovely banquet!
  • papawu May 9, 2009 @ 6:41 pm | delete
    Wow, this is one heck of a lens. So much food to choose from. Wonderful job.
  • janices7 May 9, 2009 @ 5:45 pm | delete
    Great photos - I love the condiments on ice serving tray. I'm so tired of the cold...I can't wait for summer and some yummy summery foods like brats and potato salad!
  • bdkz May 9, 2009 @ 4:07 pm | delete
    WOW, what a great lens! Mmmmmmm
  • Evelyn_Saenz May 9, 2009 @ 2:29 pm | delete
    Great ideas for a summer picnic. I've lensrolled this to Old Black Fly who would be delighted to join the ants for lunch.
  • stargazer00 May 9, 2009 @ 11:05 am | delete
    Very nice looking and well laid out lens. I love the beautiful and unusual products offered here. The recipes look fabulous!
  • tandemonimom May 9, 2009 @ 10:34 am | delete
    Wow, this just makes me long for a hot July day and a parade! Wonderful!
  • Susan52 May 9, 2009 @ 10:27 am | delete
    Wow! This lens is a masterpiece. What a great compilation! I love your recipe selections, love the red gingham and the ants, even love the Rocket Moms template. Beautiful and tasty, too. Who could ask for anything more?!
  • rms May 9, 2009 @ 10:21 am | delete
    Wonderful collection of recipes! Very nicely done!

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