But, when entertaining outside it can get messy and people start yelling out 'I’ll have a hotdog! I’ll have a hamburger!' Stick to a menu and a plan-offer a variety, of course-but it's nice to all sit down together and enjoy a fabulous meal. 'In the summertime we basically live outdoors, we go boating, we go hiking, we have dinners and we will eat out on the terrace with the sunset. If we are making Bloody Marys, I use fresh tomato water from the tomatoes in my garden with celery, lemon, and cucumbers it is so delicious.' Keep things organized. So, if we are making piña coladas, I juice a fresh pineapple. Recently I like to put a big slice of orange in Zubrowka vodka, which I love. 'We drink lots of vodka martinis in the summer, either with a twist or with olives. A BIC EZ Reach lighter is great for starting a fire in those hard-to-reach places.' Freshen up classic cocktails. I just use firewood and it makes a wonderful fire. Stewart spoke to ET about the sale which helped raise more than 800,000 for The Martha Stewart Center for Living at Mount Sinai Hospital, which provides assisted living to older adults and. Steam them and cut them in half lengthwise and then very slowly grill them with beurre blanc-it really makes a difference.' And I also like to grill lobsters outdoors. That is my favorite thing to cook outdoors. T&C sat down with Stewart for her tips on entertaining outdoors this summer. And who better to be your guiding light to hosting a summer soirée than domestic doyenne Martha Stewart? Not only did she have the entire Internet channeling her poolside vibes last year, but she was the most recent host of Chopped!, in which she challenged the chefs to get creative with cooking outside. Summer 2021 is shaping up to be a real celebration with reunions, parties, and holidays all rolled into one for those who are vaccinated and ready to see their friends and family again.

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