Sure, a meal has to taste great. But a truly memorable dish is about more than just flavor — it’s a complete sensory experience, from the texture of the veggies on your palate to the sound of the meat searing on the grill. Want to elevate that experience one step further? Cook and serve your meal outside. With a few smart choices that take all five senses into account, you can enhance the sensory qualities of your outdoor space — whether you have a palatial yard or a patio just big enough for two — and turn any meal into an escape from the ordinary. Here’s how to do it. See: Install a Bird Feeder A recent study suggests watching birds can have tangible benefits to a person’s well-being, even helping to combat depression. Bring those birds and their health benefits right to you with a well-placed bird feeder. If you have a patio in a city, choose a nectar feeder filled with an easy solution of sugar and hot water, which will attract hummingbirds, orioles and even woodpeckers, but won’t leave waste that could attract rodents. Bonus visual delight: Watching the smoke curl from the top of Weber’s Lumin Electric Grill towards the horizon as you cook burgers or brats. Hear: Add a Water Feature The sound of a steak sizzling on Weber’s compact Lumin , which can reach perfect searing temps over 600 degrees, might be all the auditory candy you need. But research out of the United Kingdom suggests that listening to the sounds of water, whether it’s waves or a babbling brook, can help promote relaxation and a sense of creativity. We can’t all live at the beach, but most of us can add an aquascape to our outdoor space, whether it's a pond and fountain installed in the backyard or a small tabletop feature like a ripple fountain. Smell: Plant an Aromatic Herb Garden The right herbs can enhance the taste of your next meal, but growing those herbs can also add an aromatic essence to your backyard all the time. Some plants are more aromatic than others, so consider planting lavender, lemon balm, and mint — all of which pack a fragrant punch — in a small container garden close to your patio’s sitting area so you can easily enjoy the garden’s natural fragrance. Of course, whatever you plant should be used to season the meat and veggies that end up on your Lumin , which will help intensify the aromatics emanating from that grill as you cook. There’s nothing like the smell of fresh rosemary heating up. Taste: Cook Beyond Your Comfort Zone The Lumin will give you a head start on a tasty meal, regardless of what you’re cooking. Yes, it’s a plug-and-play grill , but it also has the ability to steam veggies and smoke meat, which means you can dial in the taste of every outdoor meal. Never steamed or smoked a meal? Not to worry: Weber’s team of grill masters has you covered with a library of recipes — like smoke-infused halibut and chimichurri shrimp — to help you navigate new flavor territories. Touch: Create a Tactile Landscape It can be easy to overlook the importance of touch when you’re thinking about the five senses, but consider how comforting the warmth of the sun feels on your back, or how refreshing a cool breeze can feel on your skin. Nature is full of different textures that you can harness for your own relaxation; so create a small, tactile landscape by filling a pot with plants that highlight different textures, from lamb’s ear, which is fuzzy and soft, to mosses, which feel spongy, and succulents that feel waxy and smooth to the touch. Running your fingers through these different textures while sipping a cold beverage can take your state of relaxation to the next level. SHOP NOW