Hard to believe, but the 4th of July is THIS WEEKEND, and our team of food editors is here to help. Send us your grilling questions, picnic conundrums, pie and cake queries, and any other advice you might be seeking. The recipe for the cool firecracker ice pops (above) is in our July/August issue; find more great red-white-and-blue desserts here.
What are you planning to cook or do for the 4th?

From: cat | 6/25/10 at 11:36 am
Those look absolutely delicious! I saw the blueberry yogurt pops on the show and it inspired me to make blackberry frozen yogurt, I must try actually making pops for my boys asap.
From: More is More Mom | 6/25/10 at 11:51 am
I love the celebration of American on the 4th of July. Not only will I be celebrating Independence Day with my family, we celebrated: The Faux of July... for Father's Day. Each day next week,at my website: http://moreismoremom.com I will be blogging about decorations, a great menu, the recipes and beautiful tablescape. It'll be a real firecracker!
From: MKojima | 7/7/10 at 5:09 pm
Dear Martha,
Your morning show is just great!!
I would like to incorporate sour cream into my banana bread batter. Will you print or email me a recipe?
Thank you!
MKojima
From: Carla Lalli Music | 7/8/10 at 5:15 pm
Try this one:
http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/banana-bread
Let us know how it turns out!