This past weekend we celebrated a loved ones long journey to becoming a full-on legal resident of these great United States. For the festivities, we threw him an all-American BBQ with all the trimmings. Hot dogs and hamburgers were enjoyed by all. The highlight of the event was the American Flag Cake. Part Baked (cake and frosting recipe), part Ina Garten (idea came from her cookbook, Barefoot Contessa Parties), it was a total crowd pleaser. Our loved one is from Germany, where sweet frostings do not go over so well. So imagine my surprise when he went for seconds, thirds and dare I say, fourths.