DINING OUT
With the weather forecast for September looking fine and settled, Sam Wylie-harris talks to wellbeing guru Liz Earle about her al fresco tips
WITH forecasters predicting an Indian summer, and so much gorgeous greenery and brilliant blooms to lure us outdoors, it’s hardly surprising we’re lavishing attention on our gardens and embracing al fresco entertaining right now. In true Mediterranean style, the hot summer has given us countless opportunities to dine, sip and gather under the sun (or balmy evening skies) - and with plenty more to come, where better to turn to for inspiration on creating the garden feelgood factor than Liz Earle? The wellbeing guru and entrepreneur adores a summer social and has plenty of ideas for making it special. “I love garden parties and have had more than usual this year, to make the most of all the balmy summer evenings we’ve had over the last few months.” As for her approach to styling the event: “This year I’ve been bringing the sunsoaked colours of the tropics to my summer party table,” says Liz, who is also founder and editor-in-chief of Liz Earle Wellbeing (lizearlewellbeing.com). “Simple ideas can really transform a plain table top, such as creating beach lanterns using tea lights in jam jars filled with sand and shells.” Spending time outside also makes us so much more aware of the “seasonality of life”, adds Liz. Here are her favourite tips for the perfect garden get-together - some of them simple yet hugely effective...
For more ideas, visit www.lizearlewellbeing.com.