Summer Workshop -- Week 1

What You'll Learn This Week

Outdoor entertaining can be simple and special. Every week we'll focus on a new technique or skill designed to have you hosting the ultimate barbecue bash in time for July 4 -- and having fun all season.

Plus, ask questions as you go and upload photos of your finished projects! We're all doing it together and the summer fun starts now.

Project 1

Memorial Day Menu

Just in time for the first outdoor party of the year! Try this classic fried chicken menu, or find other recipe ideas and mix and match.

See the Recipes

Project 2

Start an Herb Garden

Many recipes in this workshop will call for fresh herbs, especially basil, parsley, and thyme.

Get the freshest flavors by growing your own, either in your garden or in a window planter. Begin planting now, and enjoy them all summer.

See the Project

Fourth of July Project

Patriotic Fans

Make it a memorable Memorial Day or work ahead for the Fourth of July! Every week we'll introduce a new project to have you hosting the ultimate Independence Day bash.

See the Project

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Summer Workshop Week 1: Summer Prep Week 2: Grilling Week 3: Party Decor Week 4: Decorations Week 5: Table Settings Week 6: Desserts Week 7: Fourth of July More Workshops Sign up now for our upcoming holiday workshops. Halloween Thanksgiving Christmas	Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 How to Use the Workshop Preview This Week's Projects Get Started: Simple Ways to Get Your House Ready for Summer What You'll Learn This Week Outdoor entertaining can be simple and special. Every week we'll focus on a new technique or skill designed to have you hosting the ultimate barbecue bash in time for July 4 -- and having fun all season. Plus, ask questions as you go and upload photos of your finished projects! We're all doing it together and the summer fun starts now. Shopping List Checklist Coupons Project 1 Memorial Day Menu Just in time for the first outdoor party of the year! Try this classic fried chicken menu, or find other recipe ideas and mix and match. See the Recipes Project 2 Start an Herb Garden Many recipes in this workshop will call for fresh herbs, especially basil, parsley, and thyme. Get the freshest flavors by growing your own, either in your garden or in a window planter. Begin planting now, and enjoy them all summer. See the Project Fourth of July Project Patriotic Fans Make it a memorable Memorial Day or work ahead for the Fourth of July! Every week we'll introduce a new project to have you hosting the ultimate Independence Day bash. See the Project More Ideas: Garden Crafts Browse 20 of our favorite ideas for making your garden prettier and more practical. See the Projects Special Outdoor Party Spaces What do you do to make a gathering more special? Whether you string lights on the porch or hang paper lanterns from tree branches, we want to see how you express your style. Upload a photo and description of your best ideas for making get-togethers even better! Recently Submitted See All Photos in This Collection Entertaining Tip Chilling Wine Quickly Instead of simply placing room-temperature bottle into an ice bucket and waiting an hour or so for it to chill properly, fill the bucket partially with cold water and ice before adding the bottle. This will speed up the chilling process (to about 20 minutes) because more surface area gets covered. What's Your Favorite Summer Drink? Workshop Message Board Meet and exchange ideas with other Workshop participants. Start Talking Workshop Experts Hannah Milman Hannah, our editorial director of crafts, is inspired by nature -- seashells, acorns, pinecones, eggs, and cranberries are her paint and canvas. "I'm always treasure hunting wherever I go," she says. See Hannah's Place Lucinda Scala Quinn When the weather turns warm, Lucinda, our editorial director of food and entertaining, heads to Riverside Park in New York City to picnic with her family. Marcie McGoldrick For most people, holidays are about tradition. But every year Marcie, holiday and crafts editor, comes up with new ideas for classic crafts. She spends her free time making porcelain dishes and jewelry. See Marcie's Place Karen Clark Pessoni Karen, senior online editor, likes to spend her summer gardening with her 2-year-old daughter, Ella, who doesn't quite know the difference between a flower and a weed. See Karen's Place Regan Burns Online food editor Regan finds inspiration for summer cooking at the Union Square Greenmarket in New York City. See Regan's Place