A debate regarding patriotism has us puzzled here at Serious Eats Headquarters. Is it un-American to eat a flag? Destruction it may be, but we're not dragging the cookie through the dirt or anything. Just nibblin' on the stripes. Mmm, America.

Amy's Bread will be closed on the 4th, so grab these today or tomorrow. Flags are $3, big stars $2.75, small stars $1 and those flip-flops with the adorable "toe polish," $2. By the 5th, they'll likely just be crumbs, but Amy's Bread should have patriotic cupcakes all weekend. Amy's Bread has three locations in Manhattan.