Backyard Entertaining
How to deep fry a turkey.
So we got you thinking…maybe you’ll host your first Thanksgiving feast PoolSide…. Whether you do or don’t, consider deep frying your holiday bird outdoors. Trust us, you’ll be glad you gave it a try. Contrary to what you may have heard, the meat won’t be greasy; it will be tender and moist. Just take all [...]
Entertain PoolSide this Thanksgiving for a more memorable holiday
There’s nothing like the fall for fun and feasting PoolSide. Dine PoolSide this year for a more memorable, authentic Thanksgiving – it’s sure to be a holiday everyone will treasure.
You already have the perfect backdrop; Mother Nature has provided all the gorgeous colors of Autumn. Just replace spent potted summer annuals with colorful mums, decorative [...]
Decorate your pool this Halloween! Look at this Tip we Love.
Decorating for Halloween is so much fun – especially if you’re throwing a party. Whether you’re looking for a whimsical kid-friendly look, or a ghoulish adult, scare-the-neighbors theme, don’t forget the outdoors – including your pool.
Create a haunted trail leading the way with jack-o-lanterns, then float carved faux pumpkins illuminated with battery-operated lights. Very cool! [...]
Tailgating ideas we love – party invitations
Create your own custom tailgate party invitation in the look of a game ticket – very cool! Check them out on plumparty.com.
Mother Nature in all her glory – what a show off!
There she goes again…showing off all her true colors. Everywhere you look, the landscape is blazing with amazing colors. Unless of course, if you are in a part of the country where you don’t get to witness the spectacle known as fall foliage. That’s ok, you’re some of the lucky ones who don’t close your [...]
Tailgating recipes we love – Pumpkin Football Cakes
Ingredients
Cake:
2 Cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 15 ounce can pumpkin
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
Frosting:
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 1/2 – 4 cups powdered sugar
3 table spoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
Directions
1. Preheat [...]
Tailgating recipes we love – Deviled Egg Football Treats!
These yummy little treats are super easy and sure to be fan favorites. Whip up a batch for your next tailgate party.
Ingredients
1 dozen hard-cooked eggs, peeled
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons mango chutney
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
Kosher salt to taste
Garnish: sliced fresh chives
Preparation
Cut eggs in half lengthwise; carefully remove yolks
Mash yolks; stir in mayonnaise, chutney, and red [...]
Are you a football fanatic? Tailgate in style…PoolSide.
Show your true cools this season – throw a tailgate party at home, PoolSide. Forget about all the traffic, high ticket prices and stadium parking hassles. This is one of the easiest and most fun parties you can host. It’s all about friends and family, great BBQ, finger food and team spirit.
Put on your favorite [...]
Grandparents Day
Sunday is Grandparents Day – consider the gift of relaxation rather than another knickknack for grandma or tie for grandpa. Give them what they really want – more time with you and the grandkids. Well we hope that’s what they want J. Think about gift options that help them reduce the time they spend maintaining [...]
Entertaining ideas we love
The sun can really do a number on your outdoor furniture and cushions. The big box stores and etailers have great DIY patio makeover tips and solutions for low-cost, quick makeovers. You’d be surprised at what a couple hundred dollars will do to spruce up your outdoor living spaces.
If you’re considering a full on makeover, [...]
