Chill at the grill this summer or any time of the year with these outdoor entertaining ideas and tasty summer barbeque recipes from our Celebrations experts. Host a poolside party or a casual cookout while spending time with friends and family. Adding these fun BBQ party ideas to your summer agenda will be loads of fun!
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Picnics are synonymous with the summer season. Warm weather offers us the opportunity to dine outside and share in tons of fun with the people we like best. Picnics don't have to cost much to be a success - and in this tough economic time that's great news. Follow our top five tips on how to save money on your next picnic experience and you'll be surprised at how so little can go such a long way.
It's really easy to make a beaded vase and it's, not to mention, a great project to do together with your children. You can really get creative with the choice of beads and the different colors and textures. Enjoy!
With so many choices, shopping for outdoor furniture can be overwhelming. You might love the look of wicker, but will it hold up on your sun-drenched patio? Wood may seem like the most durable, but does it require too much maintenance?To help you ans...
If you haven't been well acquainted with skirt steak in the past, skirt steak is a great meat to marinate and cook on the grill. It's one of the most flavorful steak cuts, but also one of the tougher ones too, which is why it's so great to marinate. Skirt steaks are one of mine and my clients' favorite steaks, and they're made even more delicious with the easy-to-make tasty marinades.
We here in Cocktail Therapy-land like to milk our drinks for everything they're worth. So this time of year, why not make your cocktail do double-duty? You can use your favorite drinks to craft delicious marinades, dressings and dips. First, if you're serving steak or pork, forget red wine--a Maker's Mark Manhattan is the perfect complement to red meat.If it's chicken or fish you're planning to serve, the Mojito is a summery complement to white meat dishes.Happy drinking...and eating!
Music plays a huge role when it comes to summer entertaining! To help you create your own personal summer soundtrack, we've pulled together a list of our favorite songs for summer. The best mix will have hot dance tracks to get your party on plus, co...
Don't you wish your On-the-Go Mom would slow down enough to take a really nice tropical vacation? And if she could, don't you wish you could afford to take her on one? Well you could give her a one-day tropical stay-cation right in your own backyard or terrace. It can be so much fun! Get the whole family involved in the planning.
With summer just around the corner, and the economic forecast pointing to more of us entertaining at home, its time to take another look at your outdoor living space. Even if you do not have a sprawling backyard or a wrap-around deck, outdoor entertaining can be just as fun in smaller spaces. Here are a few tips to inspire you.
During the summer months, the last thing any sane chef wants to do is turn on their oven in the scorching heat, so the prospect of making dessert for a crowd can be daunting. Don't sweat it--grilling is a no-fuss way to cook scrumptious food in a fla...
If you are on a tight budget this summer, plan a backyard barbecue for family and friends. A laid-back barbecue gathering is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the warm weather without an abundance of planning. To save big bucks without sacrificing an ounce of fun, simply follow our five easy, cheap barbecue party ideas below.