BBQ Season is Coming
Are you ready for BBQ Season?
Who is ready for the El Nino summer? This summer is predicted to be a hot one and you will be spending more time outdoors, with drink in hand, than ever! Us kiwis love our barbeque season and you don't have too much longer to wait! It's already trending warm this spring, so start visualising your summer gatherings on the patio now!
But wait have you considered your entertaining areas? This area can be overlooked until the guest start arriving and you are thrown into a spin about how to make your barbeque area or poolside look polished and inviting!
Outdoor rugs like this stunning Cove Floor Rug help frame your space and define your entertaining areas. For spills you simply have hose them down with your garden hose and hang them out to dry - it's that easy!
Lightweight throws, festoon string lighting, trolleys and planters can all help set the tone for a beautiful patio area. We have outdoor furniture and lighting ideas to help set the tone for perfect summertime entertaining.
A little forward thinking now and we can have your outdoors looking chic and ready for your most stylish barbeque season ever.
Book a consultation today with our stylist Emma who can help you transform your barbeque area into a place you and your guests will love!
Choosing upholstery that can handle the harsh NZ sun is important and we have a beautiful selection of outdoor appropriate fabrics and can custom make cushions and squabs to suit your space and compliment your exterior décor. Talk to us today so you are prepared for a stress-free summer.
Of course great entertaining isn't only about the decor. It also about hassel-free hosting! Some great advice I heard.
“In order to be a good host you have to be among your guests, not frantically cooking away,” “Prep is key and having a menu that allows you to walk away and greet guests as they arrive is essential for a good party!
Here is a simple steak Marinade that is easy to sort ahead of time for a spectacular barbeque season. Prep and forget - I personally love this style of cooking.
SIMPLE STEAK MARINADE
▢2/3 cup olive oil
▢1/2 cup fresh orange juice
▢1/3 cup fresh lime juice
▢1/4 cup soy sauce
▢1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
▢3 tablespoons apple cider or red wine vinegar
▢4 garlic cloves minced
▢1 pound steak
▢Salt and pepper to taste
Put your completed marinade in a resealable plastic bag and add
your steak pieces. Refrigerate and marinate for 6 to 7 hours.
TIP - After Barbequing put it on a platter, rub it again with butter so it really shines, then drizzle over more Worcestershire sauce, extra virgin olive oil, and thyme and rosemary flowers, if you have them. We can thank Jamie Oliver for that pretty presentation tip!
Image credits: Jamie Oliver/Pinterest.
