As light-hearted and idyllic as they may appear in meticulously filtered Instagram posts, picnics have their (admittedly mild) perils. As founder of the Portland Picnic Society and co-author of The ...

It's picnic season and here are snack suggestions to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you're headed to a sandy spot on the beach or a private location somewhere at a park, you'll need some delicious ...

Summer may be the season of barbecues for some people, but for many of us, the warmer weather means one thing: it's time to go to the beach. Why spend a gorgeous afternoon sitting in a buggy backyard ...

The sound of the ice cream truck has even my husband running out to the curb with money in hand. Our neighborhood has a big potluck on the Fourth of July, so I decided to make cookies that resemble ...

Gloria Malaihollo straightened and smoothed out a white rug under a long and low wooden table topped with plates, utensils and candles set up on the sand near the Redondo Beach pier. Pillows were ...

One of my favorite things about living in Houston is proximity to the beach. There is nothing better than relaxing in the sun, digging your toes into warm sand, and spending the day with friends. I’ve ...