Picnics are one of my favorite activities during the summer. Nothing beats being outside on a warm day eating good food, in my opinion. I grew up eating dinner at our community pool or the beach on summer evenings. I expect to instill the same tradition in my little family.Here are some tips that make picnicking a little easier:
Plan the venue Will you be picnicking at the pool, beach, the backyard or a nearby park/meadow?
Prepare simple food Pack and serve tasty finger foods or pasta dishes {nothing like a summer pasta salad} that do not require a lot of fixing once upon arrival. You, as the chef, want to enjoy being with family and enjoying the outdoors just as much as your little ones. Glad or Ziploc bowls such as these make picnicking that much easier.
Pack and go Before leaving pack everything in a picnic basket or backpack. Don't forget a tablecloth, utensils, sunscreen, frisbee, bocce ball or other games that you'll want to enjoy together.
Have a backup plan If a summer thunderstorm threatens your plan, don't let it damper your spirits. Head indoors and create a festive atmosphere in your own family room. Draw open the blinds and pretend you are enjoying the outdoors from the floor of your home
*Obviously I am in the mood for summer!
perfect! We love picnicking at our house too. We usually go to the park, or now, our backyard. Thanks for the tips!
ReplyDeleteI have another tip- try to avoid any salads that might have mayo or salad dressing products. They will go bad fast in the outdoor heat. Instead try salads and pasta salads with olive oil as the base of the dressing, which will not go bad!
ReplyDeleteI'm ready for summer too! Do you have any great picnick basket finds?
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