| June is here and many people are planning on | | | | Now, for the planning for the menu. Summer time is |
| celebrating several things like graduations, weddings, | | | | wonderful because so much of it can be simple and |
| birthdays, or just the start of summer. There does not | | | | fresh ingredients and be so delicious. The more |
| even have to be a reason to celebrate but simply one | | | | seasonal it is the better it will taste. Let's do the fun |
| to reconnect with friends and family on a beautiful | | | | "On a Stick Theme" for your party. This is a play on all |
| summer evening. Many people enjoy entertaining | | | | of those summer festivals and carnivals that are going |
| outdoors after being cooped up inside all of those cold | | | | on but in a much more healthy menu. A beautiful |
| Winter months. It is also a way for many people to | | | | appetizer could be marinated mozzarella balls, cherry |
| have a bigger party with more space to | | | | tomatoes and basil leaves on a wooden stick |
| accommodate more people. This article with discuss | | | | alternating the items. It is simple, looks great and is a |
| how to plan for an outdoor summer party whether it is | | | | delicious appetizer. |
| a small casual barbecue or a more elaborate garden | | | | The main course can also be simple items that are |
| themed party celebrating a special event. It will touch | | | | served on a stick after they are grilled. You can do a |
| on a sillier theme like "Everything on a Stick" where | | | | variety of kabobs such as a chicken satay with |
| everything edible comes on a stick or rustic Italian | | | | peanut sauce and a grilled vegetable kabob too with |
| menu where Frantoia olive oil will be widely used and | | | | corn, peppers, mushrooms and onions. A simple side of |
| beautiful desserts using fruit syrup areserved. | | | | rice can round out the main meal. For dessert, serve a |
| Let's plan a smaller, more simple type of party | | | | spin on the traditional s'mores with roasted |
| outdoors. This could be for up to 8-10 people. The | | | | marshmallows, chocolate kisses and animal crackers |
| more food preparation you can do ahead of time, the | | | | all on a stick. It is fun and yummy at the same time. For |
| more you can relax and enjoy your own party. If you | | | | beverages, people often enjoy something fun to drink |
| do not have an outdoor seating area this may be an | | | | in the summer. Margaritas or mojitos are a refreshing |
| ideal time to purchase some as many stores are | | | | drink during the warm weather or a light white wine is |
| having huge blowout sales. Fresh flowers really make | | | | always good. Always offer water and non-alcoholic |
| a table beautiful for the summer and many can be cut | | | | options as well for your guests. To finish it off, candles |
| right from your garden. Crisp white table linens always | | | | or even tiki torches make the mood outdoors fun or |
| look great for a summer party offset by colorful | | | | perhaps small twinkling lights in a tree or attached to a |
| flowers. | | | | canopy are an easy and delightful touch. |