The days are getting warmer and that means it's time to eat out – outside that is. Make the most of balmy summer evenings and the lengthy dusk that the longer days bring by taking meals out into the open. Nothing beats a glass of wine and a delicious dinner in your own backyard. Here are some inspiring ideas for leisurely garden meals that you've been waiting all winter for!

Pack a picnic
Find the rug, pack the basket and hit the lawn. Whether it's in your backyard or the local park, this makeshift mealtime is the perfect excuse for good food and plenty of fun and games.

Outdoor cinema
Make a night of it on the patio. Bring out the projector or the TV, arrange the seats cinema style, and tuck into a finger food style dinner.  The kids will love the exciting change of scenery.

Bring out the BBQ
Forget just eating outside, why not cook out there too? It's finally time to wheel out the barbecue and get grilling. It's Australia's favourite past time for a reason – because it's the best way to spend a summer night outside.

Extend the invite
The beauty of eating outdoors is that you're surrounded by space. Invite the neighbours round, call your friends, or host a family get together. The kids can run wild, and the mess never seems to matter as much when you're out under the stars.

Click here for some inspiring Latina Fresh recipe ideas that are perfect for enjoying in the great outdoors.

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