Cookouts are great all on their own. They usually involve lots of grilled fare, lazy days and a group of people you enjoy -- all spending time together in the warm weather. With summer here, it's important to take advantage and have as many cookouts as you possible can. And to make sure that those cookouts are as good as they can possibly be, we found ideas. Mason jar ideas.
Sure, we know that mason jars are best used for make preserves and pickles. But, they also can be made into good use at your next outdoor gathering. Here's how:
Plus, the jars themselves can be used for glasses. It's perfect.
It's as no-fuss as salad gets. And if you layer the salad in the jar it makes for a beautiful presentation too.
With nothing more than balloons and a pair of scissors you can fancy up your stock pile of mason jars. It's the best (and easiest) way to add a little flair at your next cookout.
The classic koozie has got nothing on this homemade kind.
Ice cream melts all over the place in the warm months of summer. But if said ice cream is confined to a jar, with a brownie baked into the bottom of it and topped with all kinds of goodies? Well, that's as good as it gets.
Just because you're not having a fire doesn't mean you shouldn't have s'mores. Make them ahead of time in jars by layering crumbled graham crackers, chocolate pudding and marshmallow fluff. So good.
Nothing says summer like a pineapple light, amiright? It's kitcshy and cutesy and will add just the tropical ambiance you're looking for once the sun sets at your next cookout.
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