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August 12, 2011

Summer Simplicity: Tips on No-Fuss Dinner Parties

By Elizabeth Lamont

The best part of summer to me (besides not getting up for kids school) is having friends over for spontaneous casual dinners. I love to sit outside in the evening, not rushing, enjoying the lasting daylight.

So how to make a great dinner with no fuss? The answer is your pantry, freezer and farmer's market.

July 28, 2011

Tips for Dining Al Fresco

By Elizabeth Lamont

Simply summer or summer simply -- whichever way you look at it the best way to keep cool is to keep it easy.

With so many families staying home and enjoying their own neighborhoods this year it is easy to gather friends at the last minute for a simple evening dinner. We are blessed in California to have tepid climate all year, but the summer is really what we are about. Dining outside or al fresco, is an easy and magical way to enjoy the long evenings ahead.

May 4, 2011

Creating the California Lifestyle

By Elizabeth Lamont

As the warm spring days start showing up in Southern California, I am drawn to the idea of opening up my house to create that beloved indoor/outdoor feeling that I have, living in Malibu.

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