The beginning of July is one of my favorite times of the year in New England.  The combination of warm (but not too hot) weather, newfound summer freedom, and the eagerness to enjoy every minute of daylight … it never lasts long enough in my book. 

With fourth of July celebrations around the corner, I came across this recipe for a healthy 4th of July Gelatin treat from MamaNatural.com.  I decided to try it out using our Perfect Brand Bovine Gelatin and added some Perfect Acai powder for an extra boost of superfood nutrition!  

As it is prime strawberry picking season the kids and I visited our local farm and enjoyed an evening of berry gathering and experimenting with gummy making.  

Here are a few helpful tips based on my experience:

• Wear clothing that you will not miss if it is stained by berry juices
• Purchase more than one or a larger mold with more stars to speed up the process
  
• Discard unused gelatin liquid in the trash, not the sink as it might temporarily clog your drains.
• Make sure your kids eat first, or they will devour all of the finished product before you can take a nice picture!
• In this recipe Heather from Mommypotamus recommends using non-toxic, vegetable-based food coloring and citrus zest for brighter, more flavorful results.  I may try those suggestions next time.
• Patience and practice is the key for the perfect texture and taste.  For tips and tricks for working with Grass-Fed Gelatin check out this article HERE.

Here is a printable recipe so you can make this healthy treat any time of the year, and maybe some fun memories too!

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