Simple Summer Fun: Host a Food Festival in Your Own Backyard!

Check out my ideas for simple summer entertaining from Talk of the Town in Nashville... I suggested a summer food festival right in your own backyard complete with food stations, games, a parade... simple summer fun. Our party theme was a Peach Festival with Chilton County peaches from my great state of Alabama but you can also center the party around your summer favorite: tomatoes, watermelon, blueberries, BBQ, ice cream... you name it!

GET THE RECIPES:

FRESH PEACH TARTS

FRESH PEACH SANGRIA

FOR SUMMER FOOD FESTIVALS, RECIPES AND GREAT ALABAMA FOOD CHECK OUT THE YEAR OF ALABAMA FOOD... LOTS OF GREAT FOOD FROM MY HOME STATE!

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Easy Easter Entertaining: Martie on Fox 6

I had such fun with our Easter ideas segment on Fox 6 today in Birmingham, Alabama! Using easy to find items like pretty pastel colored tea towels from Bromberg's as a placemat/napkin, colored Juliska glassware, pretty farm-style speckled eggs in wooden bowls and a twig table runner... this table is mix, match, and use what you have style. The clip shows simple these decorating ideas and a deviled egg bar with lots of toppings for a super affordable and relaxed Easter brunch or Good Friday luncheon. Here's the video clip for those of you who missed it.

FOR THE FULL POST AND HOW-TO:

HOW TO MAKE SPECKLED EASTER EGGS

MAKE A DEVILED EGG BAR FOR EASTER BRUNCH

HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT HARD BOILED EGG

MARTIE'S CLASSIC SOUTHERN DEVILED EGG RECIPE

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New Martie Video: Easy Tailgating Tips from The University of Alabama Quad

We had so much fun with the team from Plastics Make it Possibleon the campus of the University of Alabama! We saw some world-class tailgaters, too... like "Mayor" Wayne Pullen and chef Brad O'Rear from the Bama Quad Squad who shared their tips and ideas for easy gameday get-togethers. Watch the fun and get some ideas for your next party!

Big Time Tailgating: Alabama Football Fun with Plastics from Plastics Make it Possible on Vimeo.

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Easy Entertaining: Host a Wine Around the World Party!

Click to watch my Wine Around the World party video!Are you looking for a party idea for you next supper club or get-together with friends? My Wine Around the World party is a breeze to host since guests all bring wine and food from their favorite travel destinations.

And you don't even have to decorate; guests can bring travel photos to decorate their station. This is a fantastic interactive party theme! You'll learn something new and best of all.... you can travel to exotic destinations without having to take off your shoes in the x-ray line at the airport! 

Click the link to watch my how-to party video on MyRecipes.com!

MORE MARTIE PARTY VIDEOS:

MOVIE MADNESS PARTY

GIRLS' GETAWAY WEEKEND DINNER

HOST A HAPPY HOUR AT HOME

BACKYARD CAMPING PARTY

PICKLING PARTY

ASIAN BACKYARD BBQ

BOLLYWOOD BASH