Nancy McKearney of Bake House Bread Company
By Kayla Austin
June 28, 2025
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4th of July is right around the corner and Nancy of Bake House Bread Company is giving tips on making the perfect red, white, and blue holiday spread!
Some super creative ideas include:Â
Red ElementsÂ
- Strawberries (whole and halved)Â
- RaspberriesÂ
- Bakehouse Bread Company Cranberry Orange Bread (sliced in small chunks)Â
- Red M&Ms or jellybeansÂ
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White ElementsÂ
- Bakehouse Bread Company Pineapple Coconut Bread (sliced in small chunks)Â
- Yogurt-covered pretzelsÂ
- White chocolate squares or trufflesÂ
- Meringue cookiesÂ
- Vanilla bark or fudge chunksÂ
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 Blue ElementsÂ
- Blueberries (serve in small bowls or scatter around, if large)Â
- Bakehouse Bread Company Wild Maine Blueberry Bread (sliced in small chunks)Â
- Blue raspberry gummies or sour beltsÂ
- Blue frosted cookies or cupcakesÂ
- Blue macaronsÂ
- Blue sprinkles or candiesÂ
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- Dips: Include a small bowl of white chocolate sauce, cream cheese fruit dip, or vanilla yogurt.Â
- Flag Shape: Lay out red rows on top, white in the middle, and blue on one side with star-shaped treats.Â
- Star Power: Use a star cookie cutter on brownies, Rice Krispies treats, or melon slices.Â
- Textures: Mix soft, crunchy, creamy, and chewy items for variety.Â
- Garnish: Add fresh mint or edible flowers for a touch of green and eleganceÂ
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