Happy 4th of July…..

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Fourth of july is always a wonderful day to spend with family and friends , but the Independence that we all have in America, is unparalleled to any other country. So on this amazing day, please be safe with fireworks, and keep an eye on children as well….

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McDonald’s Olympic pop-up sustainable restaurant

Andrew Soar's avatarculture and life

McDonald’s… sustainable? Who would have thought it, but now the fast food giant is showing its hand in a new drive to be more environmentally friendly. The McDonald’s pop-up, built for London 2012 Olympic Games in Stratford will be world’s busiest, but will only last for six weeks. The restaurant at the Olympic Park will be dismantled after the Games and 75% of it will be re-used or recycled.

Jill McDonald, chief executive officer of McDonald’s UK, said the move was “a world first” for the chain in its drive to be sustainable, meeting targets specified by the London Organising Committee. During at the restaurant’s launch this week, she said: “London 2012 is set to be the most sustainable Games ever hosted and this ambition inspired us not only to fulfil our role as official restaurant in the catering operation behind the event, but also to bind sustainability…

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Weekend Plans: Cooking with the Family

donnamorganblog's avatarDonna Morgan | Blog

With everyone out of school for the summer, you’re likely to have a few extra eager hands hanging around the kitchen at dinner time. Our suggestion? Get into something comfortable, throw on a few extra aprons, and put them to work! Here are a few suggestions we collected from Pinterest that the kids can help make, and most likely eat!

Who wouldn’t want a cookie for breakfast?  These little gems cut out the bad (sugar and butter) and are stuffed full of the good (oats, nuts, and fruit)!

These little lasagna cups are easy and fun for small hands, and sneak in a hefty serving of vegetables.

We’re not sure kids will love eating these, but they could definitely help make these delicious zucchini boats.

Frozen bananas are a classic treat, and being covered in chocolate, sprinkles, and nuts are sure to make these a hit.

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