Picnics
Recipes
Dolmades (lamb-stuffed vine leaves)
This is a great mezze to have in the fridge for when unexpected guests arrive, or you can prepare the dolmades a couple of days before a dinner party.
Shopping
24 choice tablecloths for the festive season
Remember when tablecloths were usually plain white linen and saved for best? In the time of the tablescape, interesting table linen is (rightfully) not just for special occasions but an everyday mood-booster.
Shopping
The best cutlery sets to buy now
From bamboo handled to rainbow-bright acrylic, make a statement at every meal with the most stylish knives, forks and spoons.
Decoration
Our pick of the best picnic blankets
Whether you're on the hunt for a sandproof beach blanket or a herringbone picnic mat, we've selected all the best picnic blankets to buy this year
Duncan Campbell on decorating and entertaining
Simple ideas to elevate eating outdoors from Duncan Campbell
From where to find the best tablecloths, to commissioning an awning for inclement weather, simple ideas to elevate eating outdoors from our columnist Duncan Campbell
Outdoor dining
How to prepare the perfect picnic
Planning the food is one thing, but there are many elements that can elevate a picnic to something spectacular.