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Party Foods Kansas City

Al Fresco Dinner Party Series: Sides Worthy of Your Patio Party

By Robyn Schmitz / Sep 5, 2019

1 pineapple 1 cup honey ½ cup brown sugar 2 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg Peel the skin off the pineapple. Leave the leaves attached. Mix your sugar, nutmeg, […]

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Crabs Recipes Kansas City

Al Fresco Dinner: Impressive Main Courses in Your Outdoor Living Room

By Robyn Schmitz / Aug 28, 2019

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts ½ tsp of onion powder ½ tsp salt ½ tsp garlic powder ¼ cup cooking oil of your choice ½ cup flour 1 tsp ground […]

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Backyard Dinning Area Design Kansas City

Al Fresco Dinner Party Series: Decorating Your Patio for a Party

By Robyn Schmitz / Aug 22, 2019

Glass vases with flowers taken from your garden. Options include hydrangea, roses, black-eyed Susans and other perennials. Cutting annuals is fine, but they won’t grow back! If you don’t have […]

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Glass Of Drink Kansas City

Al Fresco Dinner Party Series: Part 2: Garden-Inspired Cocktails and Mocktails

By Robyn Schmitz / Aug 15, 2019

3 cups chilled prosecco 1 cup chilled limoncello liqueur 1 cup frozen raspberries (Fresh in summer!) 6 fresh mint leaves Whisk together the prosecco and limoncello in a large pitcher. […]

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Food Kansas City

Al Fresco Dinner Party Series: Part 1: Snacks in the Garden

By Robyn Schmitz / Aug 8, 2019

Half a melon (honeydew or cantaloupe work best) One package of prosciutto, divided into sixteen long slices 16 green seedless grapes 16 fresh mint leaves Balsamic vinegar Fresh ground black […]

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Garden Trees Design Kansas City

Why Won’t Grass Grow Under Trees? – High Prairie Outdoors

By Robyn Schmitz / Aug 1, 2019

Shade Competition for Moisture and Nutrients Allelopathy Choose shade-tolerant grass varieties such as fine fescue. Seed in early spring or fall, at half the standard rate. Fertilize moderately (two or […]

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