The warm days of summer are full of amazing entertaining opportunities, but there's one thing in particular that's music to any seafood lover's ears: an outdoor crab feed! This rich, buttery buffet is your chance to celebrate under the sun with watermelon, sweet corn, peaches and some of the tastiest crab around.

A late-afternoon feast, Tom's crabfest is an opportunity to explore the culinary coastline in your own backyard, and enjoy a sumptuous summer day with friends!

When the first new moon of the year graces the night sky, a joyous festival fills homes around the world with colorful decorations and fantastic food. It's the Chinese New Year and it's the perfect time to have people over for a homemade Chinese banquet!

Tom's Tips for a Cozy Summer Crabfest Dress up the table with a colorful cloth topped with a length of butcher paper running down the center, and set out some colored pencils or crayons for kids (and adults) to doodle with!

"Squaw candy," chewy nuggets of hot-smoked salmon jerky, is one of Tom's favorite Pacific Northwest snacks. Serve it as an hors d'oeuvre with a spread of equal parts cream cheese and fresh goat cheese or fromage blanc, along with crackers and bread.

You don't need a grill for this menu, but firing it up will add a subtle, smoky flavor to your crab dishes.

Offer your guests bibs, along with microwave-warmed hand towels moistened with water and a little lemon juice.