Al fresco dining is on my mind these days. Here in Northern California, the weather is phenomenal almost all the time, but the draw to go outside to eat is particularly strong now, with evenings warm and light enough to be out at dinnertime. And it's strange for me, coming from upstate NY, but there are almost no insects here! So, as a bonus, eating outside is not a battle with mosquitoes and deer flies! Wahoo! To brighten up our dining space, I love the look of Mexican oilcloth--it's…