July 28, 2020 • cocktail party
Let Jillian Harris Help Inspire Your Next Socially Distant Outdoor Gathering
Summer is here, which means the days are longer, the weather is warmer, and the fruit is fresher. All of that just means it’s prime time for a picnic — a socially distant one, of course!
Although the coronavirus pandemic continues to surge across the country, outdoor dining and other activities are still moving in relatively full force (be sure to check your local regulations). If you and your friends want to grab your cutest baskets and head out for a day in the park but are stuck on what to bring, Season 5 Bachelorette Jillian Harris provides plenty of inspiration.
Her website is filled with food, décor, fashion, and beauty tips and more. When it comes to planning an outdoor meal, she has it covered. In one recent blog post, she shares her tips on how to organize the perfect al fresco dining experience.
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If you’re heading to a park and plan to bring your own treats, she also offers up some recipes for bread, tarts, and more. Have a friend with dietary restrictions who loves sweets? There’s a vegan strawberries and cream pie made with coconut milk instead of traditional cream.
Perhaps there’s another pal who has been Instagramming their sourdough starter progress nonstop and you want to prove you have baking abilities, too. Jillian posted a recipe for a gluten-free sourdough loaf that will impress even your most gluten-loving friends.
Jillian also shows a super creative way to recycle your empty egg carton. Hello, lunchbox! Appeal to the picky eaters in the group by filling each egg hole with different snacks, such as carrots, hummus, candy, fruit, nuts, and more. The egg carton is your oyster! Plus, it looks cute.
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Jillian isn’t the only former Bachelorette who knows how to present a tasty-looking meal or two. DeAnna Pappas, Jillian’s predecessor on "The Bachelorette," has been channeling her inner Julia Child during quarantine and started her own mini cooking show on Instagram. From meatloaf and enchiladas to chicken piccata and coleslaw, DeAnna shows you step-by-step how to make each meal — and she throws some hilarious comments in there, too!
In case you need more inspiration on summer social distancing, check out how the rest of Bachelor Nation is spending the season.
