Fourth of July Party Food: How Much to Buy
Plan about 1–2 burgers or hot dogs per person, plus sides and lots of water. Use Only Fireworks to scale it. Keep cold food on ice and toss anything that sat out over 1 hour in 90°F+ heat.
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