We’re smack dab in the middle of summer and the best possible way to celebrate is by dining al fresco! Think about it, great food, family, friends and your own “le petit morceau de terre” (little piece of earth)! But how do we capitalize on all that our backyard has to offer? With just a little thought and planning we will be ever ready to step into our backyard paradise.
Whether you’re planning a mid week family dinner for 2 to 4 people or a Saturday nite gala with 8 friends or more, these items are key to creating heaven here on earth....
First and foremost is lighting.
Second, music is an absolute must! Music goes so far to affect our moods. It can help us to relax, or give us energy. It can inspire us to dance or to dream. Many evenings have resulted in romance in large part due to the music that played oh so sweetly in the background. Make sure you have a boom box, or speakers and your favorite mood music ready to play for at least a couple of hours without stopping. You’re gonna be surprised at how wonderful this will be.
Third is decor.... what are you going for? Even a Bar B Que with the hubby and kids can be something special with the use of a white table cloth and china. This same combination is my favorite choice when dining with friends as well!
And last but not least make sure the food is great! Whether hot dogs on the grill or or slow roasted leg of lamb... just do it right! Even grilled pizza can celebrate the flavors of summer!
With these ingredients in place, dinner in your backyard has never tasted so good!
Bon Appetit!
