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In Style helps you celebrate summer with outdoor entertaining tips for everyone. Whether you would like to transform a traditional picnic into an elegant dinner or a backyard barbeque into a chic, yet casual affair, we provide the tips and tools you need to celebrate. When entertaining outdoors, be sure to choose a theme, color scheme, food, seating and décor that fit the setting.
Three different outdoor entertaining options include:
Garden party
Upscale dining can be done alfresco. Select colors based on the natural colors of the environment. Use plants from the garden to add decorative accents to the table. Continue the natural theme with bamboo plates, bamboo flatware and cork votives. Create height with citrus trees as center pieces on a classic picnic table with eclectic side chairs. Put an elegant twist on classic picnic fare with recipes like parmesan fried chicken, beef tenderloin sandwiches and corn salad. Products include:
Gabriella clear small goblet, Juliska, $52-57
Tumblers, Juliska, $42 each
Bamboo disposable plates, Bambu, $8.95-$12.50 for set of 8
Overlapping dining chairs, West Elm, $169 each
Samode midnight placemats, John Robshaw, $23
Samode seaglass napkins, John Robshaw, $75 for four
Cork votives, $16 for set of 3, Plum Party Supply
Ceramic trays, The Conran Shop
Bath White bone china Canterbury bowl, The Conran Shop $120
Amalia Pitcher, Juliska, $122
Jean Dubost Bamboo-Style Flatware Set, Surla Table $249.95
Summer entertaining recipes:
Serves 8-10
INGREDIENTS
1. Husk corn, discarding silk; cut kernels from cob.
2. Bring 4 quarts lightly salted water to boil. Add beans and asparagus; cook 4 min.
3. Remove vegetables with slotted spoon; rinse with cold water and drain.
4. Add corn to boiling water; cook 2 min. Rinse with cold water; drain.
5. In large bowl combine beans, asparagus, corn and red pepper.
6. In small bowl whisk together olive oil, lemon juice and honey. Pour dressing over vegetables; toss well. Season to taste.
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