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Labor Day Party Planning and Clam Bake Recipe

Since Labor Day symbolically marks the end of summer, there is no place I’d rather be than the beach. A clam bake on the beach makes a truly wonderful Labor Day party. To get things started, I’m using MyPunchbowl’s Travel Center and online invitations to coordinate travel with my guests. Since our family will be coming from different states, this makes logistics a breeze.

Summery Party Food for Your Labor Day Weekend Party

Penelope,
I’m looking for a way to really play up “summer” for my Labor Day party theme. I think I’ve got the decorations covered, I’m going with bright pinks and yellows, but I’m kind of stuck on how to carry the “summer” theme through with the party food. I’m serving the summer basics: surf n turf (lobster and steak) and corn, but I was thinking I could serve some other dishes that really emphasize the summer theme. Any ideas?
Lily
Winston-Salem, NC

Gazpacho: A Delicious Labor Day Party Recipe

With Labor Day Weekend coming up, I’m in the midst of planning our family’s Labor Day party and have decided that one dish I’ll definitely be serving (other than lobster and corn) is gazpacho. This chilled tomato and vegetable soup is a cool summer classic and couldn’t be healthier. To make your own Labor Day gazpacho, all you need is:

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