As the holiday season comes to a close, there is one celebration left that will set the tone for your entire year. Planning a UNIQUE New Year’s Eve party under the stars is a great way to enjoy the fleeting moments of 2017 and welcome in 2018! And just a few simple tips can make your outdoor living area the perfect venue for a New Year’s Eve party.

Keep the Menu Fun

Your outdoor living space is the spot to promote mingling and casual fun to ring in the New Year. And your outdoor kitchen is the perfect place for a buffet of finger foods and appetizers. Bacon makes everything taste better. A platter of bacon wrapped jalapenos, water chestnuts and potato wedges is easy to prepare ahead of time and heat up on the grill as needed. Warm marinated olives provide a UNIQUE flavor without being too filling. And baked mozzarella sticks are always a favorite. And if you have planned ahead when designing your outdoor kitchen, then you can certainly put your outdoor pizza oven to great use. Not only will your guests enjoy the amazing fresh treat but they will also have fun creating their own custom pizza toppings at a build your own pizza station. [Read more…]