Thanksgiving in Your Back Yard

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Nov 22, 2013

Here in Texas, we are blessed with a (generally) milder climate when Thanksgiving rolls around. And, while many people have already “retired” their outdoor living spaces and retreated indoors for the winter, Houston area residents can take advantage of our outdoor kitchens and living spaces, and host Thanksgiving… outdoors.

Most of us already have at least a table on the patio, and while eating outdoors is usually considered a simple affair, there’s no reason it can’t be “dressed up” for the holiday. Even the most basic outdoor living area can be transformed with a tablecloth, a centerpiece, and a fresh outlook on things. Add a little elegance to the setting by bringing your nice plates poolside, instead of paper plates and plastic cups. Cloth napkins and silverwear may also seem out of place outdoors, but the “out of their element” nature will often enhance their sophistication even more.

It’s important to keep in mind, though, that the outdoors can get breezy. Set your table with substantial decor that will resist the typical afternoon breezes. Make sure your centerpiece has a wide base for stability. Instead of a tablecloth, use a woven floor runner. We wouldn’t want anything blowing into the swimming pool, would we?

Similar ideas can be carried through to the “kids’ table.” Set them up with their own colorful space, and, instead of a tablecloth, wrap their dining space in roll paper, and give them a “centerpiece” of a small pail of crayons. Encourage them to draw Thanksgiving scenes while they await their meal, and award an extra slice of pie for the best drawing.

And there’s no reason to sequester “the cook” inside the house. With even the most basic of outdoor kitchens, the day’s cooking can be combined with entertaining, creating a social environment for all.

As the day goes on and the temperature starts to drop, light up your fire pit and keep warm. Pass out some blankets, and you can end a successful Thanksgiving holiday making s’mores around the fire. Perfect!

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