Blushing BBQ

Who says a backyard BBQ can’t be pink? I had my friend Thi over for dinner in the garden the other day and ended up setting the cutest pink table and just had to share!

Grilled Clams with Shallot Butter Sauce

Blushing BBQ | Pink Garden Dinner

For dinner, I grilled clams, sausage, corn, and bread.  I literally tossed everything on my charcoal grill while Thi and I noshed on some fruit and drank rosé (which Thi so thoughtfully brought). So easy! I had butter and sea salt on the table for the corn and bread. The clams had their own delicious sauce, which I also cooked in a tiny cast iron skillet on the grill.

Grilled Clams with Shallot Butter Sauce

Blushing BBQ | Pink Garden Dinner

Blushing BBQ | Pink Garden Dinner

Grilled Clams with Shallot Butter Sauce

Grilled Clams with Shallot Butter Sauce

Grilled Clams with Shallot Butter Sauce

For dessert, I made classic strawberry cupcakes, which were the inspiration behind the pink tablescape. I laid one of my favorite floral runners down the center of the table and had big, dark pink roses in a colorful vase next to the cupcakes. I filled an outdoor pitcher with lemon slices (such a nice touch when entertaining) and water to keep us hydrated on this balmy night.

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Blushing BBQ | Pink Garden Dinner

Blushing BBQ | Pink Garden Dinner

Blushing BBQ | Pink Garden Dinner

I used my square plates for the occasion and tied white scalloped napkins with twine, sticking a little calamint sprig in each napkin. There’s something about sitting down and immediately getting a whiff of fresh herbs that’s such a lovely way to start dinner.

Blushing BBQ | Pink Garden Dinner

Blushing BBQ | Pink Garden Dinner

I cant’ say I’ve ever done a pink table like this for a girls’ grill night but I absolutely loved it. I hope this gives you inspiration for your own blushing BBQ!

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Happy grilling,

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