As summer winds down, we’re still enjoying a few outdoor dinners in our backyard, but not many with school and soccer season in full-swing, and then the … Shhh … (remodel! I’m trying to be patient!)
(Elliot & new courtyard front entrance)
(new back door to right, walk-in pantry to left)
I’ve taken a very simple approach to entertaining (yes, plastic cups!)
And one of my favorite tablecloths, made from oilcloth, is perfect for outside dinners. You can make a mess and it wipes right up. It also doesn’t fade in the sun, and it’s bright and cheery!
End of summer garden – the best hot off the grill!
Veggies
Potatoes
Parsnips
Simple tomatoes and basil
I can’t wait to dig these out of the ground.
Can you guess what tasty treats we’ll be enjoying from our garden before long?
What kind of veggies or unusual foods do you barbeque?
Past gardening post, here.
Hi, I'm Sandy. Five years ago I stocked up on beautiful glasses from the Dollar Store. As I started writing about dinner parties, I realized that this “icon” portrays a great message. 
