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Guest Picks: 20 Finds for Spring Entertaining
Fire up the grill, prepare an iced cocktail and celebrate the arrival of dining al fresco in style
Event planner by day, food enthusiast and blogger by night. I write the blog Channeling Contessa, where I share recipes, culinary inspiration, and cooking and lifestyle tips. You can check it out at www.channelingcontessa.com.
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Spring has officially arrived, and that means more meals outside! It's such a thrill to dine alfresco after a chilly winter holed up inside. Here are 20 items to make dining and entertaining outdoors even better. — Clara from Channeling Contessa
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Bring out the beverages! From wine to sparkling water, this galvanized six-pack bottle caddy is perfect for transporting beverages to the table.
by Williams-Sonoma
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The spring and summer months mean a lot of chilled rosé and white wine. Keep your bevergages cold in this gorgeous rustic Italian wine chiller.
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There's something about the warmer weather that makes me crave seasonal glassware. I like these because they have the look of seaglass and would complement any table.
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If you've never grilled homemade pizza, you're most certainly missing out. The flavor of a charred crust is unbelievable. Invite some friends to help as making these pies requires a few extra hands.
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It's time to get the grill going! It's amazing what one can do beyond the typical burgers and dogs, and I especially love these cedar plans for taking seafood on the grill to the next level.
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These checkered spoons would be perfect for a spring brunch or for a round of big bowls of ice cream.
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I'm a huge salad eater year-round, but when the weather gets warmer, all I want are greens, green, greens! OXO makes such dependable salad spinners, I can't recommend them enough.
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When entertaining outside, I don't see the need for too many table decorations. That said, this aquamarine table runner provides such a great splash of color. Throw it on the table and use it all season long!
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I can't remember an outdoor dinner party where the napkins didn't start to blow away. This seagrass napkin holder would do a beautiful job of keeping dinner napkins all in one place.
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Between all the chips, dips and appetizers you'll be snacking on, you're going to need a set of easy entertaining dishware. How fun are these zigzag dishes? They'd be perfect for any party.
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A perfect match for a beverage caddy, this weathered garden utensil holder makes it super easy to transport flatware to the table, and even serves as a centerpiece, allowing guests to grab the utensils they need. No setting the table required!
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Oh how I've missed fresh berries! This year I'm committed to doing some canning so I can enjoy the flavor of in-season berries year-round. This canister set would be perfect for storing all the jam!
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Though these are intended to keep beverages from your soda stream fresh, I'd love to use them for iced coffee. You can make a big pot at the beginning of the week and then keep the coffee chilled and fresh in these carafes all week.
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Citrus is such a key component of summer cooking, from baked treats to marinades. This tool makes zesting any lemon, lime or orange a breeze.
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Though this is technically an indoor culinary herb garden kit, you could easily plant these guys outside — permitted you have the space. I love how it provides you with all the herbs needed for fresh spring cooking.
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While I'm very dedicated to my ice cream maker, I can't help but be tempted by the Zoku quick pop maker. It freezes homemade ice pops within seconds — how cool is that? Perhaps not a complete necessity, but still a fun indulgence.
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It's early evening, the sun's still out and it's a dreamy 75-degrees — let's make a cocktail! Everywhere I go these days I see such innovative cocktails. A splash of this royal rose syrup with some gin or vodka and a little soda would give you a very special cocktail at home.
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| I love to make big batches of lemonade or limeade in the summer and keep them in a pitcher in the fridge, but how perfect would this mason jar drink dispenser be to hold homemade beverages? Keep it in the fridge or bring it out for entertaining and let guests serve themselves. |
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I feel like I can never have enough little serving bowls, and these starfish-shaped ones would be a perfect addition to my collection. They're sweet without being tacky — a win-win in my book!
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I love the feeling of drinking out of frosty mugs. I might fill mine with lemonade or a gin and tonic, but they'd also be perfect for casual beers in the backyard.
Next: Entertaining Ideas: Creative Spring Party Planning
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Ideabook published on April 21, 2012.
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