Al Fresco: Inspired Ideas for Outdoor Living

"Al Fresco celebrates unfussy, unconventional, easygoing living, showcasing how close-to-nature entertaining and gathering can take shape anywhere outdoors-by the beach, in the mountains, in the city, in the suburbs, in the desert. With a blend of 25 interviews with individuals, couples, and families across a variety of demographics and backgrounds; beautiful photos; visual and reflective essays; poetic ruminations; and recipes, this book is a breath of fresh air for anyone looking to bridge indoor life with the outdoors, and seeking inspirational ideas for how to achieve this lifestyle. Organized by location of gathering-By the Water, At Home, Open Spaces, Intimate Spaces, Under the Sun, and more-each chapter will include practical and easy takeaways, like "Ways to Reset in the Sun"; "Things to Do Outside with a Friend"; "Things to Ponder on a Sunny Day"; and "Ideal Snacks for Easy Get-Togethers.""--
An Ode to Living and Gathering in Nature A picnic on the beach. Cocktails and a snack at sunset. Sharing a potluck meal around the fire, and letting the night drift lazily along in the pleasures of roasting marshmallows and swapping stories. Getting together in nature, with food and drink, is among the most restorative rituals we can experience, fostering a kind of intimacy and ease that’s rare in any other setting.Al Fresco, with its fresh, delicious recipes and unexpected ideas, its tips for exploring new ways to get outdoors, its interviews with dozens of kindred spirits, is an inspiring and beautiful playbook for anyone who wants to spend more time outside with friends and family. The credo is simple: Nature opens us up to ourselves, and the food we share opens us up to each other.
From the author of Wabi-Sabi Welcome, Al Fresco is a celebration of down-to-earth, outdoor entertaining, through casual gatherings and attainable well-being.