Fresh Fruit Salads

Fresh Fruit and Mint Salad

Diced Fresh Fruit Salad

Tropical Fruit Salad

Party Cups

Hamburger Heaven

Here are a few recipes to spice up your grilled burgers for the Fourth!

Onion Burgers

Guacamole Hamburgers with Monterey Jack and Chiles

Hamburger with double cheddar cheese, grilled vidalia onion, horseradish mustard

Watermelon Fun!

I don't know if its the vibrant colors or the refreshing flavor, but something about watermelons just screams summer.

Here are a few innovative ways to enjoy a summertime favorite!

Tomato, Watermelon and Basil Skewers

Watermelon Ice Cubes- what a great idea!

Watermelon with Balsamic and Feta

Watermelon Punch

Looking for a decorative dish with whimsy for your fourth of July table? Check out these fun serving dishes with switchable accents. Fun summertime accents include a watermelon, flag, and Palm Tree!

Countdown to July 4th!

We will be posting ideas and recipes for the Fourth of July now through the Holiday! Hopefully these will inspire you to do some celebrating!

Berry Napoleons with Sugared Wonton Wrappers

Summer Picnic

Here is a summer inspired items for a picnic! Easy to eat finger foods with real flavor.

Goat Cheese Brushchetta

Mozzeralla and Proscuitto Sandwiches with Tapenade

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chili and Lime

Blueberry Hill Cupcakes

Dog Days of Summer

During the month of June, The Merry Martini is offering a free gift with each pet item purchase. We promise it is something your pup will love to much on!

Petsitter Memo Tile- $28

Chow Food Scoop- $15

Leash Hook- $18

Don't forget to pamper your pooch this summer with one of these fabulous gift items!

Ice Cream

It is getting hot outside! Here are a few ice cream recipes to help keep cool. Serve in martini glasses to dress it up when entertaining!

Old Fashion Vanilla Ice Cream

Believe it or not!- Blue Cheese Pair Ice Cream

Paula Dean's Butter Pecan Ice Cream

Carrot and Orange Ice Cream

Personalized Bulletin Boards

New personalized bulletin boards! Colorful bulletin boards create a fun backdrop for all of your pictures and announcements.

3 Patterns to choose from! Pink and Green Dots, Blue Stripes, or Brown Leaf.

Personalize with name or monogram, $130

Salsa!

Last night I had a fabulous Mexican meal with one of my closest friends. I couldn't help but wonder, how do those restaurants make their chips!?!

Fresh Fried Corn Chips

There are so many variations of salsa, it is really easy to just mix and match with what you have in your fridge. Corn salsa has always been one my favorites.

Grilled Corn Salsa

While searching for a good salsa recipe I came across something that I could not help but share. Unfortunately there is not a picture of this, but it is so interesting sounding I think I will have to give it a try this summer! This sounds like it could be good for breakfast.

Grilled Cream Cheese Sandwich with Banana and Pineapple Salsa

Wedding Season is here!

We could not resist when we saw this adorable cake plate gift set. Recently shown as one of Paula Dean's favorite items, this gift set comes with four "mini" accents that you can switch throughout the year. How perfect for a wedding gift!

Ame and Lulu

The kimono cosmetic bag is here! One of the most popular patterns by Ame and Lulu is now available in a set of two lined bags. Each pattern is lined with the opposite one. Great for traveling or everyday use!

The Cane collection is on sale for summer! Pick up Cane patterned items by Ame and Lulu at a sale price for a limited time!

Lemonade Time!

With temperatures rising who could resist a glass of fresh lemonade! Here are a few unique twists on the American Classic.

Kentucky Lemonade

Italian Lemonade with Basil

Blood Orange Lemonade

Tini Tip- Make ice with the lemonade to ensure you never have a watered down drink. Place one piece of mint leave in each cube for color and a little flavor!

Cherry Season!

Cherry Season is here, and Martha has some fabulous recipes to enjoy it!

Sear Chicken Salad with Cherries and Goat Cheese Dressing

Sweet Cherry Pie

Cherry Lemon Trifle

Don't forget to pick up some fun Cherry accessories!

Cherry Bomb Martini Glass- $25

Cherry Apron- $32

Summer Giveaway!

The Merry Martini has teamed up with Hostess with the Mostess for a summer giveaway!

Visit http://www.hostessblog.com/ to enter!

What is up for grabs?

A customized party set of one serving tray and one drink tub, in the patterns of your choice.

June has arrived!

Lime Glazed Cookies

With climbing temperatures and long summer days, June has definitely arrived. The cookie of the day on Martha Stewart really seemed to fit this summer feeling!

Sas-y Designs serving trays would be a perfect perch for these delectable delights!

May Giveaway- Winner announcement!

Congratulations Jomana from Chicago! Jomana won the May giveaway for the fun cake tester.

Check out these other unique products from Metal Morphosis!

Wine Country Salt and Pepper Cellar- 38

Leash Hook- $18