www.epicurious.com has wonderful July 4th picnic ideas such as a July 4th barbeque with Steven Raichlen recipes for ribs, brisket, and pulled pork. Also a recipe for a New England 4th of July clambake with clams and lobsters is on the website, along with a recipe for a Fourth of July red, white and blue ice cream cake for desert! Suggestions for the best lagers, ales, and stouts to eat with your grilled meat are also on the www.epicurious website. Also suggestions for place settings and decorations are found there also!

Red, White, and Cool Blue Ice Cream Cake recipe can be found at www.epicurious.com. Image from www.epicurious.com