The Fourth of July is the centerpiece of summer, and if you haven’t started entertaining yet, now is the time to start. A thoughtful friend gave me a pair of these charming … [Read more...]
Summer Entertaining
06/24/2009 By Leave a Comment
Summer entertaining is what I wish for all year. It’s always casual, convivial, and fuss-free. But what I love most is that everyone slows down this time of year. A late morning brunch will flow into siesta time, and early sunset dinners linger well past midnight. Your friends aren’t sneaking neurotic glances at their iPhones or rushing out to their next appointment. Kids can stay up late with the grown-ups. Summer is the perfect excuse to loosen up, to decelerate. And it’s when I get to spoil my friends and family without stressing out. If you want your company to hang around a long time, keep the food and drink flowing. Because temperatures are warmer and appetites tend to diminish in the summertime, portions … [Read more...]
Try these handy charts we found on the CUESA (Center for Urban Education and Sustainable Agriculture) 
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