Fireworks and BBQ’s abound at the height of summer’s main event: Independence Day. A patriotic centered menu for the big day is a must and fun to plan! This dish will look lovely as a centerpiece and your kids will love to help with preparation. To represent the red, white and blue of Old Glory you’ll need strawberries, blueberries and bananas. You’ll also need some lemon juice for preserving the fruit and kabob sticks for displaying the fruit and for serving. Tip: be sure to slice strawberries in equal chunks, this helps for the aesthetic of the plate. Arrange the fruit according to the image below, and you’ll be well on your way to enjoying your patriotic treat! Eat up and enjoy the holiday!

Ingredients:

• 1 package of blueberries
• 1 package of large strawberries
• 6 bananas
• lemon juice
• 12 wooden skewers

The inspiration and image for this recipe can be credited to Recipe 4 Living. You can find a wide variety of recipes on their website as well as Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.