DIY Al Fresco Entertaining Video

I recently partnered with nousDECOR to demo some easy summer recipes from The Forest Feast cookbook that would be great for outdoor entertaining: a Cucumber Spritzer Cocktail, Asparagus Straws and Guacamole Deviled Eggs. We shot it at the most beautiful stable-turned-home in Woodside, CA. Hope you enjoy the 2 minute video!

Video by Yiqian Peng and nousDECOR, www.nousdecor.com

Recipes by Erin Gleeson, www.theforestfeast.com

Photo above of Erin is by Yiqian Peng from nousDECOR. All others are by Erin Gleeson.

Pomegranate Recipes

Pomegranates are here, which means it’s allllllmost Fall! I’m thinking of making Pomegranate Challah, Persimmon Salad with Pomegranate Seeds, or a Pom Cocktail. Cheers!

By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast

Blueberry Picking in Vermont

While on the east coast for a wedding last week, Jonathan and I snuck away for a couple nights to his family’s house in Vermont, which is absolutely gorgeous this time of year. Blueberry picking is big there in August, and we found a stunning place to gather some: Merck Forest. I love freezing blueberries and using them instead of ice in drinks at cocktail hour. Cheers!

Herbed Blackberry Cocktail

We have a huge blackberry bush right off the deck, and I have found a tasty new use for them. Fresh rosemary muddled with sweet blackberries plus tequila! Yes! Check out the recipe on my Better Homes & Gardens post today.

Cheers!

By Erin Gleeson for The Forest Feast

Watermelon Margaritas

Watermelon Margaritas are super fun and colorful for summer entertaining! And I love how this recipe uses frozen watermelon chunks instead of ice cubes. You can find the recipe on my post today for Better Homes & Gardens.

What’s your favorite summer drink?

Cheers!

By Erin Gleeson | The Forest Feast