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Lazy summer brunches for July 4

Published about 2 hours ago • 1 min read • Recipes

Hey friend,

July 4 weekend is almost here, and just like with our Canada Day meal planning, I know you want food that feels special without turning into a whole production.

Not a huge meal plan.

Not a full day in the kitchen.

Just a few easy and sweet summer ideas for brunch, berries and slow weekend mornings.

So today I’m keeping it simple with three reads you can use before the weekend gets busy.

Note: There’s also a free food preservation summit coming up from the School of Traditional Skills. If canning, fermenting, dehydrating or stocking your pantry is on your summer list, you can save your seat.

Lazy Summer Recipes

22 Lazy Summer Brunches

Start here if you want a relaxed July 4 weekend meal without overthinking it.

Homemade Raspberry Jam

You don’t always need a full canning day to save summer fruit.

Dutch Oven Blueberry Bread

An old-fashioned loaf to love this summer.

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Until next time,

Sarita

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