Last month, I started the first of our monthly dinner parties for friends and family. July saw us go for round two! The biggest thing I continue to hear from our loved ones is how much they all love just having this time together; our kids are of a similar age and get to grow up together and play, the adults get to catch up, and we all get to enjoy a meal together. ‘Together’ is the key.
If you are looking for a little inspiration for a summer cookout or get-together, look no further! Given the heat, I kept this month’s meal simple and in the spirit of a traditional cookout. We cooked all of the meats outside on the grill to avoid the oven or stovetop (to help the AC run without having too try harder than it had to in 100 degree heat), and did sides, apps, and desserts that were easy crowd-pleasers.
Appetizers/Snacks:
Meal:
Dessert:
Drinks:
Music: dancing in your living room, just enjoying life // “oldies” playlist , a 70’s playlist to listen to on repeat
Entertainment: bags, badminton, giant Jenga – weather permitting
For more outdoor activity ideas, check out my recent blog post HERE with links to shop!
Decor Notes: Red geraniums or carnations, or white hydrangeas
Check back in August to get the scoop on our late summer party!
