Recipes For Living And Eating Well: The Basics Of Entertaining Outdoors

Entertaining outdoors is a great way to enjoy the weather, spend time with friends and family, and create lasting memories. But if you're not used to hosting outdoor events, it can be daunting to know where to start. That's why we've put together this guide to help you plan and host a successful outdoor party.

The Outdoor Table: Recipes for Living and Eating Well (The Basics of Entertaining Outdoors From Cooking Food to Tablesetting)

by Alanna O'Neil

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Planning Your Event

The first step in planning your outdoor party is to choose a date and time. If you're having your party during the summer, you'll want to avoid scheduling it on a day when it's likely to be too hot or humid. You'll also want to consider the sunset time, as you'll want to have enough light to enjoy your party. Decide how many guests you're expecting and create a guest list. This will help you determine how much food and drinks you'll need.

Once you have the basics down, you can start to think about the food and drinks you'll serve. If you're having a casual party, you can keep the menu simple with grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, and potato salad. If you're having a more formal party, you may want to consider serving a more elaborate menu with grilled meats, seafood, and salads.

Don't forget about the drinks! If you're having a party with adults, you'll want to have a variety of beer, wine, and cocktails on hand. If you're having a party with children, you'll want to have plenty of juice, soda, and water on hand.

Setting Up Your Space

Once you have the food and drinks figured out, you can start to think about setting up your space. If you have a backyard, you can set up your party there. If you don't have a backyard, you can rent a park or pavilion.

When you're setting up your space, you'll want to make sure you have enough seating for your guests. You may also want to set up a table for food and drinks, and a separate table for games or activities.

If you're having your party at night, you'll want to make sure you have adequate lighting. You can use string lights, lanterns, or tiki torches to create a festive atmosphere.

Entertaining Your Guests

Once your guests arrive, it's time to start entertaining them! There are a variety of activities you can do to keep your guests entertained, such as:

• Playing games
• Listening to music
• Watching a movie
• Telling stories
• Roasting marshmallows

If you're having a party with children, you may want to hire a face painter or balloon artist to entertain them.

Cleaning Up

After your party is over, it's important to clean up your space. This includes picking up trash, cleaning up any food or drinks that were spilled, and putting away any furniture or equipment that you rented.

By following these tips, you can plan and host a successful outdoor party that your guests will love!

Recipes

Here are a few recipes that are perfect for outdoor entertaining:

• Grilled hot dogs
• Hamburgers
• Potato salad
• Grilled meats
• Seafood
• Salads

Tips

• If you're having a party with children, be sure to have plenty of kid-friendly activities on hand.
• Don't forget about the sunscreen! You'll want to make sure your guests are protected from the sun.
• If you're having a party in the evening, be sure to have adequate lighting.
• Don't be afraid to ask for help from your guests with setup and cleanup.
• Have fun! Entertaining outdoors is a great way to enjoy the weather, spend time with friends and family, and create lasting memories.

The Outdoor Table: Recipes for Living and Eating Well (The Basics of Entertaining Outdoors From Cooking Food to Tablesetting)

by Alanna O'Neil

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled

FREE