June is here and many people are planning on celebrating several things like graduations, weddings, birthdays, or just the beginning of warm weather. There does not need to be a reason to celebrate but simply with friends and family on a beautiful summer evening. Several homeowners like entertaining outside Following being stuck indoors all of those frigid Winter months. It is also a way for many people to have a bigger party with more space to fit a greater amount of people. This article with describe ways to plan for an outside summer party whether it is a little casual bar-b-que or a more elaborate garden themed party celebrating a special event. It will touch on a funnier theme like “Everything on a Stick” where everything edible is served on a stick or rustic Italian menu where Frantoia olive oil will be widely used and delicious desserts using fruit syrup are served.
Let’s plan a smaller, more simple type of party outdoors. This could be for up to 8-10people. The more food preparation you can do prior to the party, the more you can sit back and enjoy your owngathering. If you do not have an outdoor seating area this may be an ideal time to purchase some as many stores are having huge blowout sales. Fresh flowers really make a table beautiful for the summer and many can be cut right always look great for a summer party offset by colorful flowers. Now, for the planning for the menu. The summer season is fabulous because so much of it can be easy and fresh ingredients and be delightful. The more seasonal it is the greater it will taste. How about a silly “On a Stick Theme” for your party. This is a take on all of those summer festivals and carnivals that come to your community but in ahealthier menu. A beautiful appetizer could be marinated mozzarella balls, cherry tomatoes and basil leaves on a wooden stick alternating theingredients. It is easy, looks great and is a scrumptious appetizer. The main coursecan also be easy, fresh ingredients that are served on a kabob after they are grilled. You can doa variety of kabobs such as a chicken satay with peanut sauce and a grilled vegetable skewer also with corn, peppers, mushrooms and onions. A simple side of rice can round out the main meal. For dessert, serve a spin on the traditional s’mores with roasted marshmallows, chocolate kisses and animal crackers all on a stick. It is fun and yummy all at once. For drinks, your guestsusually like somethingfun to drink in the summer. Margaritas or mojitos are a refreshing drink during the warm weather or a light white wine is always good. Always offer water and non-alcoholic options as well for your guests. To finish it off, candles or even tiki torches give the atmosphere outdoors fun or maybe little sparkling lights in a tree or attached to a canopy are an easy and delightful touch.
