Backyard Entertaining with Bamboo
Take advantage of the beautiful weather! Now is the time to get outdoors and prepare your backyard for some flavor-filled parties with friends and family during the warm spring and summer months.
3 Weekend Makeover Projects for Your Yard
 Throw a South Pacific-Themed BBQ with Tips from Cali Bamboo!
Now that your yard is ready and in eco-friendly style, it’s time to fire up the grill, slip on a lei, and throw a party that will welcome summer the Polynesian way! Here are a few tips and recipes to transport you and your guests to the paradise of the tropics.
 Décor:
Horizontal Bamboo Tea Candle Holder
Adorn your tables with these glowing bamboo centerpieces. Six tea lights can be nestled in the center of this piece of timber bamboo to make a spare, rustic candleholder.
 Visit our website for detailed instructions.
Signature Drink:
Polynesian Spiked Punch
This zesty, tropical beverage is the perfect complement to your meal and will keep the fun flowing all evening.
A delightful punch that's sure to get the party started right!
 View full recipe
Good Eats:
No one does hospitality and flavor like the Polynesians, so channel some of that island spirit and prepare a ‘ma’a Tahiti’ (Tahitian feast) with these savory recipes.
 Spinach and Bamboo Shoot Salad
A healthy and tasty bamboo-themed appetizer!
Get the recipe at Cali Bamboo.
Polynesian BBQ Kabobs on Bamboo Skewers
Impress your friends and family with your grill-master skills.
Find out how to make these kabobs on our website.
 Coconut Fried Shrimp
These are sure to be a hit and so easy to make.
Get the recipe at Cali Bamboo.
"Firi Firi" - Tahitian Coconut Doughnuts
No good meal is complete without the dessert!
Get the recipe at Cali Bamboo.
Music:
Ease your guests into the high-spirited and carefree vibes of the tropics with these albums featuring music from Hawaii and the South Pacific islands.
- “Echo des Iles Tuamotu et de Bora Bora” by Marie Mariteragi
- “Facing Future” by Hawaiian favorite Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
- “Drums of Bora Bora” features artists from Australia & the Pacific Islands
 Take Home Party Favors:
These zen-inspiring Lucky Bamboo Stalks (not real bamboo but still cool) will not only serve as a reminder of the incredible night everyone had, they will also bring good fortune!
View the complete Bamboo Party Guide Online!
Your Friends,
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Newsletter-Volume X - May 08
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