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UNITED STATES: HOLIDAYS: INDEPENDENCE DAY:
FOURTH OF JULY INFORMATION: RECIPES

US Census Press Releases
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013696.html

CB09-FF.12
May 4, 2009

The Fourth of July 2009

On this day in 1776, the Declaration of Independence was
approved by the Continental Congress, setting the 13
colonies on the road to freedom as a sovereign nation. As
always, this most American of holidays will be marked by
parades, fireworks and backyard barbecues across the
country.

2.5 million
In July 1776, the estimated number of people living in the
newly independent nation.
Source: Historical Statistics of the United States:
Colonial Times to 1970
http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/statab.html

307 million
The nation’s population on this July Fourth.
Source: Population clock
http://www.census.gov/main/www/popclock.html

Fourth of July Cookouts

More than 1 in 4
The chance that the hot dogs and pork sausages consumed
on the Fourth of July originated in Iowa. The Hawkeye State
was home to 19.3 million hogs and pigs on March 1, 2009.
This represents more than one-fourth of the nation’s total.
North Carolina (9.4 million) and Minnesota (7.3 million)
were the runners-up.
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
http://www.nass.usda.gov

6.8 billion pounds
Total production of cattle and calves in Texas in 2007. Chances
are good that the beef hot dogs, steaks and burgers on your
backyard grill came from the Lone Star State, which accounted
for about one-sixth of the nation’s total production. And if the
beef did not come from Texas, it very well may have come
from Nebraska (4.7 billion pounds) or Kansas (4.1 billion
pounds).
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
http://www.nass.usda.gov

6
Number of states in which the revenue from broiler chickens
was $1 billion or greater between December 2006 and
November 2007. There is a good chance that one of these
states — Georgia, Arkansas, North Carolina, Alabama,
Mississippi or Texas — is the source of your barbecued chicken.
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
http://www.nass.usda.gov

About 4 in 10
The odds that your side dish of baked beans originated from
North Dakota, which produced 39 percent of the nation’s dry,
edible beans in 2008. Another popular Fourth of July side
dish is corn on the cob. Florida, California, Georgia and New
York together accounted for 61 percent of the sweet corn
produced nationally in 2008.
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
http://www.nass.usda.gov

Please Pass the Potato Salad
Potato salad and potato chips are popular food items at
Fourth of July barbecues. Half of the nation’s spuds were
produced in Idaho or Washington state in 2008.
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
http://www.nass.usda.gov

More than three-fourths
Amount of the nation’s head lettuce production in 2008 that
came from California. This lettuce may end up in your salad
or on your burger.
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
http://www.nass.usda.gov

More than 7 in 10
The chances that the fresh tomatoes in your salad came
from California or Florida, which combined accounted for
71 percent of U.S. tomato production last year. The ketchup
on your burger or hot dog probably came from California,
which accounted for 96 percent of forecasted processed
tomato production in 2008.
Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
http://www.nass.usda.gov

Florida
The state that led the nation in watermelon production last
year (861 million pounds). Other leading producers of this
popular fruit included California, Texas and Georgia, each
with more than 500 million pounds.

Source: USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service
http://www.nass.usda.gov

78 million
Number of Americans who said they have taken part in a
barbecue during the previous year. It’s probably safe to
assume a lot of these events took place on Independence
Day.
Source: Statistical Abstract of the United States: 2009,
Table 1200
http://www.census.gov/prod/www/abs/statab2006_2009.html

Fireworks

$193 million
The value of fireworks imported from China in 2008, representing
the bulk of all U.S. fireworks imported ($202 million). U.S.
exports of fireworks, by comparison, came to just $28.1 million
in 2008, with Australia purchasing more than any other country
($5.8 million).
Source: Foreign Trade Statistics
http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/

$17.3 billion
The value of U.S. manufacturers’ shipments of fireworks in
2002.
Source: 2002 Economic Census
http://www.census.gov/prod/ec02/ec0231i325998t.pdf

Flags

$3.4 million
In 2008, the dollar value of U.S. imports of American flags. The
vast majority of this amount ($3.0 million) was for U.S. flags
made in China.
Source: Foreign Trade Statistics
http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/

$569,400
Dollar value of U.S. flags exported in 2008. Belgium was the
leading customer, purchasing $186,400 worth.
Source: Foreign Trade Statistics
http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/www/

$349.2 million
Annual dollar value of shipments of fabricated flags, banners
and similar emblems by the nation’s manufacturers,
according to the latest published economic census data.
Source: 2002 Economic Census
http://www.census.gov/prod/ec02/ec0231i314999t.pdf

Patriotic-Sounding Names

31
Number of places nationwide with “liberty” in their name.
The most populous one as of July 1, 2007, is Liberty, Mo.
(29,993). Iowa, with four, has more of these places than
any other state: Libertyville, New Liberty, North Liberty
and West Liberty.

Thirty-one places have “eagle” in their name — after the
majestic bird that serves as our national symbol. (Places
include cities, towns, villages and census-designated places.)
The most populous such place is Eagle Pass, Texas, with

26,285 residents.
Eleven places have “independence” in their name. The most
populous of these is Independence, Mo., with 110,704
residents.

Five places adopted the name “freedom.” Freedom, Calif.,
with 6,000 residents, has the largest population among these.

There is one place named “patriot” — Patriot, Ind., with a
population of 190.

And what could be more fitting than spending the Fourth
of July in a place called “America”? There are five such
places in the country, with the most populous being American
Fork, Utah, population 26,472.
Source: Population estimates
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/012242.html
and American FactFinder www.census.gov

The British are Coming!

$112.4 billion
Dollar value of trade last year between the United States and
the United Kingdom, making the British, our adversary in 1776,
our sixth-leading trading partner today.
Sources: Foreign Trade Statistics
http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/statistics/highlights/top/top0812yr.html

RECIPES:

Note: In New England, before the popularity of barbeques, a
traditional Fourth of July meal was creamed salmon with peas
and new pototoes. Dessert would have been watermelon along
with home-baked pies...Linda Bee

Creamed Salmon and Peas

Ready in: < 30 minutes
Difficulty: 3 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)
Serves/Makes: 2

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk
1 large can salmon (14 to 15 ounce can)
2 cups peas
Salt
Pepper

Directions:

Remove salmon from can, remove all bones and skin, and
set aside.

On low heat, melt butter in skillet. Add flour; using a spoon,
stir flour into butter for 3 to 5 minutes to make a roux. (The
roux should begin to smell nutty but should not brown
significantly.)

Add milk and stir continuously until mixture is smooth. (Add
a little extra milk if the sauce is too thick for your taste.)

Add peas and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add salmon and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally,
for at least 5 more minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve on toast.

This recipe for Creamed Salmon and Peas serves/makes 2

Source: Creamed Salmon and Peas Recipe @ CDKitchen.com :: it's what's cooking online!
http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/323/Creamed_Salmon_and_Peas13321.shtml

Note: The potatoes were generally plain boiled potatoes but this
recipe would work well with the salmon...Linda Bee

Herbed New Potatoes

Ingredients

4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
2 1/2 pounds small white or Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons chopped mixed fresh green herbs, such as parsley, chives, and dill

Directions

Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot.
Add the whole potatoes, salt, and pepper and toss well.
Cover the pot tightly and cook over low heat for 20 to 30
minutes, until the potatoes are just tender when tested with
a small knife.

From time to time, shake the pot without removing the lid
to prevent the bottom potatoes from burning.

Turn off the heat and allow the potatoes to steam for another
5 minutes. Don't overcook! Toss with the herbs, and serve hot.

Source:   Herbed New Potatoes Recipe : Ina Garten : Food Network
http://cdn.optmd.com/V2/75113/164557/index.html?g=Af////8=&r=www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/herbed-new-potatoes-recipe/index.html

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Salsa Dip

1 pkg cream cheese, softened
1 cup salsa
1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional but you
won't regret it!)

Mix cream cream cheese, salsa and cilantro with an
electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

Refrigerate until ready to serve, at least two hours.

Serve with assorted cut up vegetables and/or tortilla
chips.

Source:   Appetizers & Beverages For The 4th Of July
http://www.momsmenu.com/holiday/July_4th/5.shtml

Red, White & Blue Slaw Salad

12 slices bacon
6 cups shredded cabbage
16 tablespoons coleslaw dressing
1/2 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium
high heat until evenly brown. Crumble and set aside.

In a large bowl, combine the bacon, cabbage and dressing.
Mix well. Sprinkle with sliced cherry tomatoes and blue
cheese.

Refrigerate and serve chilled.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Source:   red, white & blue slaw salad recipe | fourth of july recipes and menus
http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/fourth/slaw-salad.htm

Colorful Pasta Salad

Ingredients

20 ounce package rainbow pasta
1/2 head of broccoli florets, separated
1/2 head of cauliflower florets, separated
1-2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
8 ounces grated mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup Italian vinaigrette salad dressing
Coarsely ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and
rinse with cold water.

When pasta is completely cooled, stir in remaining
ingredients and chill until ready to serve. Add additional
dressing when ready to serve, if necessary.

Source:   Sides & Salads For July 4th
http://www.momsmenu.com/holiday/July_4th/6.shtml

Pat's Beer Can Grilled Chicken

Level Easy
Yield 4 servings
Times:
Prep10 min Inactive
Prep10 min
Cook1 hr 30 min
Total:1 hr 50 min

Ingredients

Beer Can Chicken Rub:

2 tablespoons smoked paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder

For the Chicken:

4 pounds chicken, washed and dried
Vegetable oil
Beer Can Chicken Rub
1 (12-ounce) can beer

Directions

For the chicken rub: In a small bowl mix all the ingredients
together and use for the grilled chicken. You can store
extra rub mixture in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

For the chicken: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
Rub the chicken and its cavity down with the vegetable
oil. Season the chicken with rub mixture, remembering
to season the cavity.

Pour out 1/4 of the beer and sit the chicken on top of the
beer can. Place the chicken in the center of the hot grill
and cover.

Cook the chicken for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until an instant-read
thermometer registers 165 degrees F. Once cooked, cover
loosely with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Source:   Pat's Beer Can Grilled Chicken Recipe : Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/patrick-and-gina-neely/pats-beer-can-grilled-chicken-recipe/index.html

Flag Cake

2 pints strawberries
1 pkg. (10.75 oz.) frozen pound cake, thawed, cut into 10 slices
1-1/3 cups blueberries
1 tub (12 oz.) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Slice 1 cup of the strawberries; set aside. Halve remaining
strawberries; set aside.

Line the bottom of 12x8-inch baking dish with cake slices.
Top with 1 cup sliced strawberries, 1 cup of the blueberries
and all of the whipped topping.

Place the strawberry halves and remaining 1/3 cup blueberries
on whipped topping to create a flag design. Refrigerate until
ready to serve.

Source:   Kitchen & Home | Food | Desserts | Fourth of July Dessert Ideas
http://www.familycorner.com/family/food/july_4th_dessert.shtml

Brownie Torte

SUBMITTED BY: WILDFLOWER12
Original recipe yield 1 - 9-inch round cake
SERVES   12

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Butter and flour a 9 inch round cake pan.

In a pan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup
light corn syrup.

Stir in 1 cup chocolate chips until melted.

Remove from heat and add sugar and eggs, and stir
until blended.

Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla , flour, and nuts.

Pour into pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C)
for 30 minutes, or until center springs back when touched.

Cool in pan 10 minutes. Then place on a cooling rack.

To Make Glaze:

Combine chocolate chips, 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
and corn syrup in pan. Stir over low heat till chocolate chips
are melted. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.

Frost tops and sides of torte. Chill until set. Garnish
with sliced strawberries

Source: Brownie Torte - Allrecipes.com
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Brownie-Torte/Detail.aspx?

From the Linda Bee Holiday Collection of Resources
From the Linda Bee Fourth of July Collection of Resources
From the Linda Bee Recipe Collection of Resources
From the Linda Bee History Collection of Resources
From the Linda Bee Cooking Collection of Resources
From the Linda Bee Reference Collection of Resources

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Subject: UNITED STATES: HOLIDAYS: INDEPENDENCE DAY: FOURTH OF JULY
INFORMATION: RECIPES

US Census Press Releases

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facts_for_features_special_editions/013696.html>

CB09-FF.12
May 4, 2009

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