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Planning the Perfect Picnic

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July 18, 2014
Step up your alfresco dining with our ultimate picnic menu and tips. Start the picnic right by packing your basket with precision. Use stackable containers for each dish and make sure to pack enough plates, napkins and cutlery to go around. Get double-duty from your water bottles by freezing a few then using them as chill-blocks to keep the food cold. Bring a blanket to cover the main dining area, but also bring a few towels to use as pillows or wraps (in case the temperature drops.)

Next, plan your menu. These tasty recipes can be whipped up quickly and easily, and will delight everyone gathered around your picnic basket.

1-2-3 Savory Potato Salad
Every picnic needs potato salad, and this recipe is sure to please. Try adding onions, hard-cooked eggs, celery and mustard for an extra-delicious dish!

Chicken ’n Veggie Wraps
No time? No problem! In just 10 minutes you can make these fresh (and portable!) wraps that combine chicken and veggies of your choice, such as red peppers, red onions and mixed salad greens.

Summer Fruit With Honey-Velvet Sauce
This fresh and delicious dessert will satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth.

Here are a few more tips for enjoying your picnic: 
  • A supply of sunscreen and bug repellent in your picnic basket will keep nature’s less-fun side at bay. 
  • Bring along a few plastic bags to hold any trash or carry home dirty containers instead of relying on garbage cans that may be full, or not there at all. 
  • If you want a few moments of adult-time, bring some books or simple games to occupy the kids while you enjoy the weather with your partner or friends. 
  • Keep your picnic spot pristine for everyone by spending the last few minutes of your outing scouting for stray napkins or dropped cups and taking any trash away with you.
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