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If you haven't hosted a fabulous outdoor party yet, you better get on it before the Summer is over! Why not pack up some delicious food and invite friends to join you at the beach for a sunset bonfire? I've got the perfect menu for you. Most of the dishes can be made in advance, and all you'll need is a grill and some charcoal to do the cooking. Landlocked dwellers take note: this meal would be Read more
The key to a successful beach bonfire is to plan ahead. Think of every variable that could happen and be prepared for it. Pack your car with blankets, chairs, a portable table, cooler, and grill. Don't forget everything you need for cooking like matches, bottle openers, wood, and charcoal. For easy access, put the food in a separate cooler; nonperishables can go in reusable totes. Place the items Read more
When planning an outdoor party, like a picnic at the park, a barbecue at the lake, or a bonfire at the beach, it's important to get as much prep work done in advance as possible. For the drinks, start by filling several coolers with ice, beer, sodas, water, and white wine. Pack a basket with a versatile plastic glass, a bag for recyclables, and a couple of bottle openers. Then, take the time to Read more
Ever since I saw this photo of chocolate brownie squares on sheets of waxed paper, I can't stop thinking about them. That's why I'm making brownies to serve at a beach bonfire I'm hosting in honor of my sister. Brownies are a great portable dessert because they are best when made in advance. They're also a crowd-pleaser: who doesn't love a good fudgy brownie? I'll be using a recipe I've tried Read more
My little sister has spent the past two months in the Dominican Republic leading a small study abroad tour. To welcome her back home to California, I'm throwing a beach bonfire! Ten of our closest friends will meet us at the shore around 6:30. We'll watch the sunset and enjoy a fabulous meal. When we arrive at the ocean, I'll set out cheese, salami, crackers, and an easy homemade crab cocktail Read more
Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and as former Girl Scouts, we think that the beauty motto for this weekend is "Be Prepared." A lot can happen over a May weekend, especially with heat, traffic, power outages, camping situations, and the general mayhem that accompanies peoples' first chance to wear swimsuits and light beach bonfires. Don't worry, though, because we've got you covered. Whether Read more
Sarah Michelle Gellar burned some of her character's belongings in a bonfire as she taped her TV series Ringer on Friday. The star shot the new episode with her costar Ioan Gruffudd on the beach in Malibu. The duo have kept busy working on the drama all Summer long, but Sarah Michelle and her daughter, Charlotte, have also logged some quality time during her breaks from the set. In fact, Sarah Read more
Weekends at the boardwalk, beach bonfires, and oyster picnics are a few of the reasons why I live for beach season. I'd give my right arm to spend every sunny afternoon at a place like Sam's Chowder House, but on the days when adirondacks in the sand aren't an option, I'll turn to my kitchen to whip up a few shore-food specialties. Keep reading for seafood-shack-style recipes. Read more
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