Delicious 4th Of July Treats

Annabella Pardo

Nothing says 4th of July quite like those red, white, and blue treats around the picnic table. Below we’ve rounded up are favorite celebratory treats to pair with your sizzling grilling under the sun before our nation wide firework spectacular.

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Whether you’re planning a beach day, hosting a backyard BBQ, or attending a patriotic picnic, tasty refreshments will help to ring in America’s birthday right. And if you’re not a fan of beer, then you’ll NEED to get your hands on this limited time only wine to get the party started! Stock up on Noble Vines special edition Chardonnay, which features bright flavors of mango, kiwi and honeydew melon, and is perfect for pairing with soft cheeses, pastas, or salads.

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RIND Snacks collection of functional, up-cycled snacks utilizes the whole fruit (rind and all), serving up chewy, crispy and crave-able blends that maximize nutrition and minimize waste (they are quite tasty, too!). The brand offers chewy varieties, including Straw-Peary, Coco-Melon, Orchard, Tropical, and Island Blends, as well as crispy, single-ingredient selections of Kiwi, Apple, and Orange chips. Perfect for the grab-and-go, these snack-happy pouches are a must-have for your next summer outing, and the kids will love it too.

For an immune boosting and refreshing 4th of July backyard celebration, Tropical Fruit Box offers naturally sweet tropical and exotic fruits from around the world, not commonly found locally, delivered right to the customer’s door.

Smoothie perfect tropical items like aromatic Pink Guava, sweet Yellow Dragon Fruit, versatile Breadfruit, and rare exotic fruits such as crown jewel Mangosteen, creamy Soursop, Star Apple, and many others, come with freshness guarantee delivery in the continental U.S. Tropical Fruit Box are accompanied by fruit reference cards and authentic recipes by chefs from the fruit’s country of origin.

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Good Ranchers sources beef cuts directly from U.S.-based cattle ranches and farms only. Antibiotic- and hormone free, Good Ranchers ships USDA-graded prime and choice cuts (New York strip steaks, Wagyu Beef, etc), chicken, pork, and even seafood into premium meat boxes and ships them directly to your door. Each cut comes hand-trimmed and individually wrapped in boxes assembled to serve anywhere from 30 up to more than 90 meals per collection.

Benjamin Spell created Good Ranchers because he cared about what his family was consuming and where the meat that he was purchasing came from. Not only does Good Ranchers help support American farms & animal cruelty free ranches, they also donate 10 meals to food banks for every box ordered. They’ve donated close to 1 million meals to date.  With different gift packages, you are sure to find the suitable one for a unique occasion.

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What is a Fourth Of July without the perfect chocolate dessert to end the evening? Bonnie & Pop, curators of unique gourmet gifts, are obsessed with the art of celebrating in the freshest, most delicious, most personal way possible. The mother-daughter team behind Bonnie & Pop is committed to making both the recipient and the giver feel special. Every one of their delightful creations is creatively packaged, easy to order online, and delivered contact-free so you can send the perfect message, no matter the occasion.

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Belgian Boys is a European-style sweets manufacturer, headquartered in Brooklyn. They produce delights for every time of day (stroopwafels, cookie tarts, French crepes and others), from breakfast to dessert, all made in Europe for sharing worldwide. All of their chocolate is sourced from Callebaut, the Belgian maker of traceable chocolate. Their goal is that all of their chocolate and ingredients will be 100% sustainable by 2025. In 2021, they were named to the Inc. 5000 list of Fastest Growing Private Companies in America, in the top 50 of all food and beverage companies.

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Unleash your inner mixologist. OSMO Salts new rimming salts have arrived just in time for poolside Summer cocktails, with fruity flavors such as grapefruit lime, mango chili, and strawberry lime.

Satisfy that post-swim salty craving with 4505 Chicharrones - Tortilla chips are so last Summer. 4505's premium, chef-inspired pork rinds with Tajín's tangy chile limón are the perfect low carb poolside indulgence. They're light and airy with a zingy crisp, and found at Amazon and Costco.

Dip into small-batch Hope Foods guac - Hope Foods makes the best store-bought guac on the market. Available in spicy and mild, their small-batch Green Chile Guac has a homemade texture that combines fresh squeezed lime, tomato, garlic, and cilantro for that first-bite-feeling.

Serve it all up in style on a Stella Falone board - Make your spread pop on a beautiful ebony Stella Falone cutting board. These premium chef-quality kitchen accessories are made from ethically-sourced wood and they just launched new Koa and Cocobolo paddles perfect for poolside service.

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For decades, snack lovers had two choices – if it tasted good, then it had to be “junk.”  And if it’s good for you, then it probably tastes like cardboard. PeaTos sees a better way. We’ve created the first snack that offers the nostalgic taste and fun of Cheetos and Funyuns but without the junk.  By substituting peas for corn, PeaTos adds 2x the protein and 3x the fiber for a more satisfying plant-based snack that helps keep you fuller, longer and ditches the GMO and artificial ingredients, additives and colors. No longer do snackers have to sacrifice taste for nutrition! 

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Plant-Based Burgers for BBQ season are a must. Planet Based Foods produces nutritious plant-based meat with sustainable hemp as its number-one ingredient, perfect for a gas or charcoal grill. The company's innovative production process uses hemp seed, along with pea protein and brown rice, to maximize nutrients and fiber in its plant-based meats with zero waste.

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Red, White and (Guilt Free) YOU! This Fourth of July, get pastry-otic with Eat Me Guilt Free, a better-for-you line of protein brownies, bread, tortilla wraps – and brand new cake mixes.  To celebrate the land of the free, Eat Me Guilt Free is offering a buy one, get one 40% off discount through Monday, July 4.

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Nerdy Nuts They bought a commercial grinder, posted on personal social media accounts and what started as a 50lb peanut order has now turned into thousands of jars sold across the state and country. They have grown from two classic flavors to four and seasonal flavors in between. Every jar is fresh, no preservatives and wildly addicting. They strive to bring you fun and unique flavors that you wouldn’t find elsewhere.

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New to the market this summer, QNSY Sparkling Cocktails lineup includes a Cosmo, Mojito & Lovely Rita (their version of a Margarita) all at 5% ABV, all naturally gluten free, sparkling, and made with real fruit juice & pure can sugar. They’re a wife & husband team who launched this brand after 40+ in NYC hospitality. The perfect treat for Summer 2022! Life’s too short to drink crappy canned cocktails!

Berry sweet and berry patriotic, Edible Arrangements Red, White, & Blueberry Bouquet™ is a white chocolate-dipped upgrade for your Fourth of July picnics, parties, and gifts. For Fourth of July, Edible Arrangements will be offering 20% off select items for web and pickup only with the promo code: PICKUP20! The promotion is live 7.1- 7.4.

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Hard-boiled eggs are back on the menu. Whether it’s deviled eggs, eggs for garnish, or eggs for snacking, the Negg® egg peeler makes peeling your eggs easy, fast and fun. Can’t decide which deviled egg seasoning mix to try, or love all 4? They have you covered! Their deviled egg variety pack contains one each of Classic, Cajun, Curry and Smoky Ham packets.

Give your pups something to celebrate during these hot summer days with ice cold, DIY Pupsicle snacks from Cooper’s Treats! From now until July 4th, they’re donating 5% of all proceeds from their limited edition All Paw-Merican Summer Box to the rescue Labradors and Friends Dog Rescue. That means your pup will get to sample two new fun and festive Pupsicle Mix flavors while saving dogs from high-kill shelters and placing them in forever homes.

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Mighty Sesame Tahini is committed to provide high quality, sustainable products. Creamy, rich, delicious taste that adds great flavor to any dish. Their tahini uses just one key ingredient, versatile enough to zest up dressings, smoothies, dips, desserts and more.

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Wonder Melon perfectly blends the watermelon juice with cold pressed juices from fruits picked at their peak freshness for an incredibly refreshing juice that’s perfectly sweet with a touch of tartness and hint of cayenne pepper that give it an extra kick of flavor! Everything is Organic. With only 4 ingredients (Watermelon Juice, Lemon Juice, Apple Juice, and a dash of Cayenne) and only 100 calories, what’s not to love.

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KYVAN Foods is a destination for unique, great tasting salsas, sauces and seasonings with a mission to grow their business the old fashioned way with honesty, integrity and hard work. They thrive to service their customers by carefully creating premium, quality food products to nourish the body and soul. Their motto is “One taste and you will Appreciate the Goodness!”

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Bitchin Sauce is made from raw, California almonds and is Gluten-Free, Vegan, Kosher, Project Non-GMO Certified, and totally Bitchin’. First introduced in the San Diego farmers markets, Bitchin' Sauce has single-handedly pioneered the nut-based dip category. Their award-winning dips are available in major retailers nationwide such as Amazon, Costco, Sprouts, Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods Market. Try out their creamy dips on your favorite savory foods — from fish tacos to Bitchin’ Burgers!

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Sustainably sourced, this umami rich snack is cholesterol free and
high in fiber. Vegky is one of the best vegan jerky companies around, and they can help you curb your hunger in between meals. With them you'll feel guilt-free while eating our delicious and cruelty-free gourmet mushrooms. They are so yummy that you’ll keep coming back for more.

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BāKIT Box’s heart beats true under the red, white and blue… You’ll be sure to boast and brag after you’ve made these adorable and fun patriotic cupcakes. This super easy recipe is sure to please adults and kids alike!

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Good Foods’ dips and guacamoles are tasty and fresh, and made with clean, simple ingredients. Plus, they pair well with some of the best recipes for your upcoming summer picnic or cookout. Products are available in grocery stores nationwide, including Target and Costco.Check out just a few of our favorites:  

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Keep summer sparkly with a fun patriotic party for the kiddos! This fantastic Fourth of July spread is the next in our Summer of Parties series to inspire your families to celebrate with good2grow. good2grow are the makers of “better-for-them” juices, milks and waters topped with kids’ favorite characters including Baby Shark, Disney, Marvel and more.

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The Sweetest Last Minute Valentine's Chocolates

The sweetest and most romantic holiday of the year is here! We are positive our treat guide will leave you wanting to devour all these delicious chocolates (and your s.o!) this Valentine’s Day. You may want to check out these special cakes as well to satisfy your cravings for sweets.

XOXO

Bridgewater Chocolates are delicious, handmade, American-style chocolates with European-quality ingredients and recipes. Their best seller: an assortment of caramels, toffees and nuts. All confections are carefully dipped in our own blend of the finest milk and/or dark chocolate. Gwenyth Paltrow has said this is her favorite chocolate brand to give to friends & family, exquisite!

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This V-Day, fall in love at first bite with a box of Eat Me Guilt Free! Created by Cuban American Cristie Besu, a Registered Nurse and Certified Sports Nutritionist-turned-mompreneur, Eat Me Guilt Free is a line of brownies, bread, and tortilla wraps offering a protein-packed, low carbohydrate ratio, making them a healthier alternative to traditional snacks. 

Below we’ve included a few of our favorites, and you can view the full shop – here

  • Fast Love – February’s Flavor of the Month($30 – Box of 12) – Cupid has his eye on you...close your eyes, take a bite, and fall deep in love with the metallic red covered chocolate brownie.

  • Red Velvet ($38 – Box of 12) – She may be smooth like velvet on the outside, but it's the inside that matters - and she's got it all! This red velvet brownie is filled with sexy white chocolate chips, non-GMO, free of preservatives, protein-packed, and low-carb!

Li-Lac Chocolates is known for its original recipes and small-batch production methods, most of which have been unchanged for over nine decades. Li-Lac Chocolates goes above and beyond the traditional box of chocolates for Valentine’s Day.

Their life-size Chocolate Champagne Bottle is the perfect gift for any special celebration or romantic occasion. Designed to impress, this delicious piece stands 13" tall and contains about 1.6 lbs. of chocolate. . Pair it with our gourmet ganache Truffles for a special night of romance.

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Doughnuttery is famous for their delicious mini doughnuts, which are served hot and fresh. You can now enjoy these sweet treats at home with this DIY kit. All the included high quality, fresh ingredients are the same as used in Doughnuttery shops, so you are guaranteed a fantastic taste sensation! The sweetest recipe for a delicious at-home Valentines night.

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If food is the way to your SO, or best friend's heart, then XO Marshmallow's plush, sprinkle-kissed heart-shaped mallows are for them. Fall in LOVE with their new limited edition fluffles. Sweet strawberry gluten-free cake is mixed with vanilla ooey marshmallow goodness (omg) and dipped in decadent dark chocolate. Each pack of Dark Chocolate Strawberry Fluffles comes with three - one for you, one for your valentine, and one for your GALentine too!

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Following the French tradition, Max Brenner chocolate pralines are hand-made in the shape of relatively small cubes. The chocolate’s thick texture results in each cube creating a complete feeling of satisfaction.

Chocolate Love Story is a a unique collection of 12 pralines made by combination between traditional knowledge and a modern conception of flavors, in an iconic, heart-shaped tin box. A special Chocolate box fox the person we love.

Their First Aid Chocolate Box is great because nothing heals a bleeding heart like sweet, sweet chocolate. Or, assure your Valentine there will be many more dates to come with a Fondue Tower, accompanied by two forks in a gift box.

Tony’s Chocolonely customizable new personalized bars or Tony’s White Raspberry Popping Candy bars, were a sellout last year; made with freeze-dried raspberries and popping candies, as well as its rainbow tasting packs.

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If you are looking for something on the fluffier side, Stuffed Puffs, are delicious, fluffy marshmallows stuffed with real milk chocolate. They launched a special Valentine’s Day offering, their first heart shaped chocolate filled marshmallow. Yum!

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The Hotel Chocolat is featuring their beautiful ‘Our Way to Your Heart Valentine’s Hamper’ . Give your loved one this beautiful hamper this Valentine’s Day and they’ll fall in love with our thoughtful offerings. They’ll be treated to our special edition H-Box - packed with some of their most coveted chocolate bites, a 250ml bottle of our classic Prosecco - exclusively made at a boutique winery in the Dolomite foothills - their Strawberries & Cream Puddles, and many more delights.

Want to show a special someone just how much you care? Send them a giant heart shaped cookie cake from Cookies & Dreams in one of two decadent & delectable flavors. Nothing quite says "I care" like a giant cookie cake.

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I Lava You - chocolate lovers - this is for you! A super soft, velvety & decadent chocolate cookie is filled with gooey chocolate ganache, baked to perfection & dusted with powdered sugar. Warm that baby up & get ready to fall in love!

The Berry Best - red velvet is back & better than ever for the month of LOVE! This soft & flavorful red velvet cookie is studded with white & semi sweet chips, filled with strawberry cheesecake filling & topped with a drizzle of chocolate & strawberry crumbles.

Whether you want to say “Thanks,” “I love you,” or “I’m thinking of you,” nothing quite hits the spot like a fresh selection of irresistible gourmet goodies, and nobody understands the art of gifting like Bonnie & Pop. Their elegant spring holiday gift boxes and baskets are filled with the highest quality chocolates, cookies, nuts, candies, chocolate-dipped pretzels, dried fruits, and other mouth-watering favorites. Yum!

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Enjoy!

Sugar Plum’s Chocolate Heart Pizza is a unique treat that your Valentine is simply bound to fall head over heels for.

This solid milk chocolate heart is topped with a festive assortment of chocolate candies and finished with a white chocolate drizzle.  Every one of our Chocolate Heart Pizzas comes with a wooden mallet, so you can feel free break this heart into bite-sized bits knowing it'll never return the favor!

Sugar Plum Valentine’s Chocolate Covered Sandwich Cookies Heart Gift Box

Treat your Valentine with decadent assorted chocolate-covered sandwich cookies exquisitely packaged in a beautiful heart gift box! What is more indulgent than a freshly baked sandwich cookie drenched in chocolate? Each cookie is topped with an adorable sugar heart, perfect for your special sweetie! Each heart-shaped box includes 18 total chocolate-covered sandwich cookies just waiting to be savored!

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Beckon Ice Cream is the first premium, lactose-free ice cream that is completely made from real milk and cream. Instead of using dairy alternatives, Beckon Ice Cream uses the lactase enzyme to make lactose-free ice cream that is luscious, irresistible, and crave-worthy. It’s unbelievably delicious, and surprisingly lactose free. Each Beckon flavor starts with the same deliciously simple base of six natural ingredients, and most flavors are available in both pint and quart sizes which are perfect for sharing with your loved ones! Check out all of Beckon's flavors here.

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2Betties: It's what's on the inside that counts, and 2Betties’s Rounds are the healthy donut that you've been missing out on! 2Betties nutritious treats are gluten free, dairy free, grain free, peanut free, and refined sugar free - sweetened with just a touch of honey and maple syrup. Healthy snacks and delicious snacks are no longer mutually exclusive. 2Betties combines great taste with the right nutrition to satisfy your hunger and power through your day. Check out all of 2Betties' flavors here.

Bouchaine Wine & Chocolate Virtual Tasting Package: For the wine lover that is also a chocoholic, Bouchaine Vineyards is currently offering a 50-minute Wine and Chocolate Pairing virtual tasting package that would be the perfect fit for this piece. The tasting includes a bottle of the current release Bouchaine Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon paired with a variety of handcrafted chocolates from Woodhouse Chocolates located in St. Helena. The virtual tasting is hosted by a live host overlooking the Carneros estate vineyards, and will dive into how wine affects the taste of different chocolates

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Charbonnel Et Walker Pink Himalayan Salted Caramel Truffles These delicious milk chocolate caramel truffles have a caramel center with a pink chocolate exterior. Delicately flavored with pink Himalayan salt, these flavors create a complex and luscious confection. Finished with a light dusting of icing sugar, they’re packaged in a striking pink gift box.

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Red Velvet Heart Cake:It’s the perfect way to show your love! This is a delicious four-layer red velvet cake with vanilla cream cheese filling. It’s then frosted with pink-tinted buttercream frosting and decorated with red fondant hearts! 

If you’ve spent any time watching Food Network over the past decade, then you know Duff Goldman and his legendary cakes.

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Express your love with these beautiful Valentine's Day special cookies! Sugar Bliss, by Teresa Ging, is a woman minority-owned bakery in downtown Chicago. Sugar Bliss offers a wide variety of baked goods including morning pastries, cupcakes, cake pops, French macarons, brownies, cookies, and more.

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