“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” So proclaimed the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776 when they adopted the Declaration of Independence almost 250 years ago when people came together in defiance of a king, to say that no one is above the law, not even the president of the United States. 

 

Happy Independence Day! What are some of your traditions? Do they include traditional American foods like grilled burgers or hot dogs? What about wine from the US? While California cab may be considered by many to be king, we decided to do bison and beef burgers with wines from the MidWest made from unusual and indigenous American grapes and hybrids! Bonus, Sue visited these wineries, took photos (below), purchased the wines, and brought them back to share. 

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