Keep the Kitchen Ready for Festivities!
Independence Day is the perfect day to take some time to relax. For some, that may mean relaxing quietly with family. For others, that may mean hosting guests and enjoying time with friends. However people choose to observe the holiday, chances are that cooking will be on the agenda. Whether hosting a nice meal indoors or firing up the grill and having a cookout, the 4th of July is one of the most popular cooking holidays.
With the expected increase in use of the kitchen, it could be helpful to make sure the plumbing is ready to handle the extra load. Take some advice from these local Alto and greater Grand Rapids area plumbers and declare independence from clogged drains and other oppressive plumbing problems this Independence Day. Here are some ideas to help families celebrate.
Fun Baking Ideas
While many of the main courses for 4th of July celebrations are cooked on the grill, no cookout is complete without delicious desserts, and that means firing up the oven for some baked goods. Red, white and blue cake batter swirled together and baked makes an attractive color-coordinated cake. Pairing the patriotic colors with colored icing and festive sprinkles can push this themed cake truly over the top.
Firing up the oven in the summer is avoided by preventing the heat from warming up the kitchen. However, one can still make delicious patriotic treats without heating the oven. Homemade ice cream is a perfect pairing with an outdoor party. To add colorful elements to the dish, be sure to provide red, white, and blue condiments like blueberries, raspberries, and whipped cream or white chocolate chips.
Watch Patriotic Movies
For those who like to spend holidays quietly relaxing, how about a patriotic movie marathon? Tons of movies and miniseries are available to watch to help families quietly observe and appreciate the blessings of liberty. Some excellent choices include The Patriot, the John Adams miniseries released by HBO, and Saving Private Ryan.
No movie marathon is complete without a good snack. A quick idea is to pop some popcorn and enhance it by adding melted white chocolate chips, M&Ms, and colored sprinkles. Or maybe try some no-bake lemon bars with whipped cream and fruit.
Host a Cookout
Any holiday activity can increase traffic in the kitchen, but no activity will increase it as much as hosting a cookout for friends and family. Even with most of the cooking taking place on the grill, there will still be some food prep that goes on inside and cleaning up after all of the guests. These can put a strain on the kitchen’s drain system that could lead to irritating clogs.
Making sure the garbage disposal is working well can decrease the chances that clogs could occur. Additionally, encouraging guests to clean their plates into the garbage can prevent the need for a garbage disposal altogether. Just be sure to use plenty of hot water and detergent when doing the dishes, and don’t forget to sit back and enjoy the holiday!
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