Simple Yet Gourmet

I have always loved the 4th of July! The fireworks, parades, flags, feelings of Patriotism and love for our amazing country, Red-White-and Blue everywhere you look.  It's no wonder that I also love food with patriotic colors mixed in.  And if it also tastes amazing? I'm sold. This Patriotic Popcorn mix fits the bill.  Lightly salted popcorn, pretzels, and M&M's are coated with white chocolate and a few added sprinkles for an extra festive touch. It's simple to prepare and addicting to snack on! It's salty and sweet and perfect for munching on while watching fireworks!  So, good!  Note:I used Skinny Pop popcorn to make this, but you can pop your own if you prefer, and any type of pretzels will work as well. 

I think I found the perfect Summer Dessert! Light and fluffy Angel Food Cake rolled up with a dreamy whipped  cream cheese frosting and fresh berries. Any fresh berry can be used for this, but using red berries (such as raspberries or strawberries) and blueberries turns this into a fun Patriotic Dessert as well! The fresh berries are a nice contrast to the perfectly sweet whipped cream cheese frosting and the lightly sweet and pillowy Angel Food Cake.  It's almost like a lightened up version of cheesecake.  The whole family loved this one, even my non-cake loving husband! And he really doesn't like Angel Food cake so that's saying something.   The recipe called for an Angel Food Cake mix, but I had some egg whites I needed to use up so I made mine from scratch.  It turned out awesome! I like both types though.  I included the link for the homemade version I made just in case you have a dozen egg whites laying around or feel adventurous!  I was a little...