The Oprah Winfrey Show
Summer Party Ideas

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Let's get the party started! Whether you prefer a casual garden party, a backyard beach-bash or the ultimate gourmet picnic, keep your cool with these sweet summer soirèes!

Throw a Backyard Beach Bash!
Cynthia Rowley throws a summer theme party in her backyard in the Hamptons. Have fun in the sun without the sand! Watch fashion designer Cynthia Rowley whip up a cool beach theme in her backyard!

Tempt Your Taste Buds
Art Smith makes a slushy peach and ginger margarita! Impress your guests with Charlie Trotter's special kabobs, Art Smith's ginger peach margarita and more great summer treats!
Prosciutto and Provolone on Grilled Sourdough Bread
Cilantro and Orange Chicken Kabobs
Pita Chips with Sun-Dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Spread
Raw Fennel Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Apricot Curry Shrimp Kabobs
Ginger Peach Margarita
Watermelon Martinis

A New Way to Dress Your Table
Katie Brown's stress-free settings for garden parties. From totally Zen to nouveau riche, create a garden party setting that's sure to impress! These ideas are affordable and stress-free!

Oprah's Garden Party
Go behind the scenes of Oprah's garden party! It looked like Paris and Ascot and Audrey Hepburn and a Baptist church on Easter Sunday. Oprah throws an affair to remember!

Related Resources
From mini-watermelons perfect for two to "Swell" round beach towels, get more information about the guests, products and companies seen on the show!

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Charlie Trotter Cooks at Home
Katie Brown Entertains

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Michel Nischan's healthy, tasty recipes
Art Smith's sizzling summer treats
Oprah's garden party menu