The Independence Day holiday involves many traditions. Of course, celebrating The 4th of July with a backyard barbeque is at the top of the list, but for many people Independence involves bringing family and friends together for a special meal.

Rebecca Lang – one of the nation’s top food writers and the author of “Around the Southern Table” and “The Southern Vegetable” – shares some timely recipes for 4th of July entertaining that are sure to be a hit at your celebration!

REBECCA’S JULY 4TH ENTERTAINING TIPS INCLUDE:
FAMILY TIME – Time-saving tips that allow you to spend more quality family time
BEVERAGE BEST – Creating yummy drink recipes to impress on guests 
SNACKY SNACKS – Great treats to tied guests over
GRILLING GREATS – How to add flavor and flair to any grill 

SPOKESPERSON BACKGROUND: Lang is a food writer, cooking instructor, television personality, and a ninth-generation Southerner. She is the author of The Southern Vegetable Book, and Fried Chicken. Her other books include Around the Southern Table, Quick-Fix Southern, Mary Mac’s Tea Room and Southern Entertaining for a New Generation. She has appeared on Food Network, Fox & Friends Weekend, QVC, WGN America’s Midday News, and numerous networks. Rebecca and her cooking have been featured in more than 50 nationally televised food segments and in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, the Los Angeles Times, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Washington Post. She serves as a contributing editor for a major publication, teaches cooking classes across America, and writes a blog that has been featured on the James Beard Foundation Blog.

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