Mattson Financial Services - July 2024

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August In-Person First Friday Event Aug. 2, 2024, 12–3 p.m. Lower Garden Level 3226 28th St. SE Kentwood, MI 49512 Meet the radio team including our co‑host of 10 years, Jennifer Perry! A family harmony event featuring speakers from Alles Law and MKD Funeral Homes to discuss successor trustees and sunset planning. Stay for the LIVE market update at 2 p.m.! Event registration is encouraged but not required. September Market Commentary Release Sept. 6, 2024, 12 p.m. A recap on market performance and outlook will be sent via email. October In-Person First Friday Event Oct. 4, 2024, 12–3 p.m. Save the date! More details coming soon ...

popular options. Depending on your guest list, you might offer family fare such as lemonade, iced tea, ice water, or premixed cocktails like strawberry vodka lemonade or passion fruit margaritas. Martha Stewart suggests allowing amateur mixologists to concoct their own beverages by setting out bottled juices, artisanal sodas, and kombucha. A stylish yet simple way to serve hors d’oeuvres and side dishes to complement your grilled entree is to assemble or have catered a charcuterie board. These feature finger foods such as meats, cheeses, olives, spreads, fruits, nuts, chips, and crackers. A fully stocked charcuterie board adds a decorative touch while keeping guests well- fed for hours, adding what Quinn calls “a real wow factor.” And to make sure your day ends well, look for disposable, compostable bamboo or wooden dishes. Searching for “eco-friendly tableware and cutlery” should turn up some good options. This one last detail can go a long way toward supporting sustainable living while ensuring you don’t spend any valuable party time cleaning up broken glass or washing dishes.

Rachael’s

SUMMER PIZZA Inspired by AllRecipes.com

Ingredients

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1 lb pizza dough 1/4 cup pesto 1/3 cup shredded quesadilla cheese

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2 mini bell peppers, thinly sliced 1 thin slice of red onion, diced 1 strip cooked bacon, chopped

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10 thin slices of zucchini 10 thin slices of summer squash

Butter Glaze (optional) • 1 tbsp butter •

1 tsp steak seasoning

Directions

1. Preheat grill to high heat on one side. 2. Reduce the flame on half of the grill burners to low.

3. Roll out pizza dough into a circle. Place dough on the grill over high heat. 4. Close the cover and let dough grill for 1–3 minutes until bottom is slightly cooked and shows char marks. 5. Use tongs to flip crust over and move it to the low-heat side. 6. Brush dough with pesto, sprinkle with cheese, and evenly distribute veggies and bacon. 7. Grill for about 3 minutes until cheese is melted; then carefully remove. 8. Optional: Combine butter and seasoning. Brush crust edges with butter glaze and place pizza in broiler until golden.

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