Happy Fourth of July!

Have some fruit and a little bit of time this morning? Make a Fruit Flag!

For ultimate freshness, prepare this treat right before serving. Present it with toothpicks for spearing the fruit and a bowl of your favorite dip, if desired.

Ingredients:

29 large strawberries

30 large blackberries

7 or so large bananas

Lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Halve 29 large strawberries and set them aside.

2. Arrange 30 large blackberries, as shown, in the upper left corner of a serving tray or cutting board (it should be at least 8 by 13 inches).

3. Cut 58 banana slices, 3/4-inch-thick, into a bowl. Sprinkle on lemon juice and toss the slices gently with a rubber spatula to keep them from browning.

4. Assemble the banana slices in rows as shown and top each slice with a strawberry half.

{from familyfun.go.com}

Enjoy your fourth!!
Janell