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Posted on: Monday, June 4, 2007

No-fuss summer parties

Advertiser Staff

Tips for simplifying your summer parties, from Real Simple magazine:

For barbecues, put out ant traps around the dining area the day before, to disrupt the flow. Plan to cook just a few foods and do some make-ahead dishes, so you don't spend the entire time over the grill.

For brunch, set out a basket of cheap sunglasses for those who've forgotten theirs.

For an outdoor dinner party: A do-it-yourself ice cream sandwich polishes off the meal; set out flavors of ice cream and fresh cookies.

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FINAL WORD

"What's happened this year is that this issue that we've been talking about for 17 years has finally made it to people's consciousness."

Michael Oshman
founder of the Boston-based National Green Restaurant Association, which is trying to get the food industry to embrace the eco-friendly spirit

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