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| PICNIC IDEAS AND TIPS |
| The Outdoor Picnics. Picnic ideas and tips |
| Ideas for a Picnic Lunch. From Picnic Supplies and Accessories to Outdoor Cooking Tips. |
Ideas for picnics are virtually endless when you consider that every
outdoor meal is a Picnic. From backyard family picnics to large
company picnics the basic ingredients are the same: Good Food, Good
Company, and Good Times. A simple picnic lunch when camping or in
your RV can be as memorable as a romantic picnic on a secluded beach.
outdoor meal is a Picnic. From backyard family picnics to large
company picnics the basic ingredients are the same: Good Food, Good
Company, and Good Times. A simple picnic lunch when camping or in
your RV can be as memorable as a romantic picnic on a secluded beach.
Need Help? As you plan your outdoor picnics, don't hesitate to ask
family and friends to help. After all, a picnic is usually a casual occasion
and when everyone pitches in.....it builds lasting memories for all
family and friends to help. After all, a picnic is usually a casual occasion
and when everyone pitches in.....it builds lasting memories for all
Location, Location, Location. With a little planning, friends
and family, good food, and the right location, the picnic experience can
be a memorable occasion. Choose a location appropriate for the
occasion. An outdoor picnic can be held almost anywhere. It is the
situation that dictates where. Consider how long your picnic is going to
last; you will want to be where you can relax and enjoy the surroundings
for an extended length of time. Just a few of the many places to consider
when you want to have that special picnic with your family or significant
other: a park, the beach, an outdoor concert or festival, a lake or stream,
your own backyard, a local winery (many encourage outdoor picnics
and have set aside tables or areas exclusively for your picnic), a rest
area while traveling or a secluded meadow. A camping trip is always the
perfect time for a picnic.
and family, good food, and the right location, the picnic experience can
be a memorable occasion. Choose a location appropriate for the
occasion. An outdoor picnic can be held almost anywhere. It is the
situation that dictates where. Consider how long your picnic is going to
last; you will want to be where you can relax and enjoy the surroundings
for an extended length of time. Just a few of the many places to consider
when you want to have that special picnic with your family or significant
other: a park, the beach, an outdoor concert or festival, a lake or stream,
your own backyard, a local winery (many encourage outdoor picnics
and have set aside tables or areas exclusively for your picnic), a rest
area while traveling or a secluded meadow. A camping trip is always the
perfect time for a picnic.
Have a Plan Whether your picnic is an intimate meal for two or for a
large gathering such as a family reunion or a company picnic, the basics
of planning the outdoor picnic are the same. Know where you are going,
who will be attending, and what you will take along on the picnic.
large gathering such as a family reunion or a company picnic, the basics
of planning the outdoor picnic are the same. Know where you are going,
who will be attending, and what you will take along on the picnic.
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Packing for your picnic. Make sure that you have packed
everything that you will need for the picnic. Once you are at your
destination and realize you have forgotten something, well, it's too late.
That is the importance of a picnic checklist
everything that you will need for the picnic. Once you are at your
destination and realize you have forgotten something, well, it's too late.
That is the importance of a picnic checklist
Be Prepared. If you are using a blanket for your picnic, you might
want to consider packing a plastic tarp to place under that blanket should
the ground be wet or damp. The tarp can be hosed off when you get
home and folded up for your next picnic.
want to consider packing a plastic tarp to place under that blanket should
the ground be wet or damp. The tarp can be hosed off when you get
home and folded up for your next picnic.
Don't want to sit on the ground? Here is another useful
alternative. If you are the type that prefers to be off the ground, a
portable folding table with seats that hold up to four adults and fits
conveniently in the trunk of the car is one item you will be glad you
brought with you. Not only is it great for picnics, but you will also find it
extremely handy as an extra table for the backyard, for tailgate parties, as
a serving table, for the RV, or as a game table, The uses for the Folding
Picnic Table are endless
alternative. If you are the type that prefers to be off the ground, a
portable folding table with seats that hold up to four adults and fits
conveniently in the trunk of the car is one item you will be glad you
brought with you. Not only is it great for picnics, but you will also find it
extremely handy as an extra table for the backyard, for tailgate parties, as
a serving table, for the RV, or as a game table, The uses for the Folding
Picnic Table are endless
The key to stress-free picnics is to pack
easily prepared foods. There are literally thousands
of picnic recipes available on line and we
recommend the following site for a variety of picnic
delights: Recipes
easily prepared foods. There are literally thousands
of picnic recipes available on line and we
recommend the following site for a variety of picnic
delights: Recipes
The Picnic Tote is a convenient alternative to
the picnic basket. Easy to carry to that "out of the
way place" like the beach. Except for perishables
you can keep the Tote packed and ready to go.
the picnic basket. Easy to carry to that "out of the
way place" like the beach. Except for perishables
you can keep the Tote packed and ready to go.
Making up a picnic kit and having it ready to
go at a moment's notice will enable you to follow up
on those "spur of the moment" picnic ideas. The
perfect acessory for your picnic kit is the OUTDOOR
PLACEMAT
go at a moment's notice will enable you to follow up
on those "spur of the moment" picnic ideas. The
perfect acessory for your picnic kit is the OUTDOOR
PLACEMAT
Helpful Hint. Instead of filling your coolers with
fast melting crushed ice to keep foods chilled, fill a
shallow plastic container with water, freeze, and
break in to chunks. Place the ice into plastic zip
bags and drain the water as the ice melts.
fast melting crushed ice to keep foods chilled, fill a
shallow plastic container with water, freeze, and
break in to chunks. Place the ice into plastic zip
bags and drain the water as the ice melts.
| Did you know that July is a National Picnic Month? What better reason do you need to head to that special picnic spot and enjoy the day with family or friends and a tasty picnic lunch. |
| What could be more romantic than an intimate picnic in a secluded meadow? |
Try This. When packing condiments for your
picnic, try this helpful hint: During the winter months,
save the individual condiment packets (mustard,
ketchup, relish, onions, etc.) you pick up at your
favorite fast food restaurant. When spring time
comes and you are "biting at the bit" to go on the
first picnic of the year, you will have all the
condiments you need without the hassle of packing
each into individual containers.
picnic, try this helpful hint: During the winter months,
save the individual condiment packets (mustard,
ketchup, relish, onions, etc.) you pick up at your
favorite fast food restaurant. When spring time
comes and you are "biting at the bit" to go on the
first picnic of the year, you will have all the
condiments you need without the hassle of packing
each into individual containers.
Having a backyard picnic or barbecue? Here is a helpful
hint to keep you from running back and forth to the house to get the
refrigerated foods: Fill the bottom four inches of a child's wading pool with
crushed ice. Foods like salads, eggs,desserts, and condiments can be
placed directly on the ice to be kept chilled. Drain off the water as the ice
melts and add more ice as needed. A word of precaution, however; don't
let the food stay out longer than two hours (one hour if the temperature is
above 90). This time frame should be more than long enough to feed
everyone in the group.
hint to keep you from running back and forth to the house to get the
refrigerated foods: Fill the bottom four inches of a child's wading pool with
crushed ice. Foods like salads, eggs,desserts, and condiments can be
placed directly on the ice to be kept chilled. Drain off the water as the ice
melts and add more ice as needed. A word of precaution, however; don't
let the food stay out longer than two hours (one hour if the temperature is
above 90). This time frame should be more than long enough to feed
everyone in the group.
Picnic Games. Remember to plan some activities or bring along
some outdoor games. A picnic is more than just about the food.
Planning age appropriate games and activities encourages your guests to
interact with others and becomes a great way to meet new friends.
some outdoor games. A picnic is more than just about the food.
Planning age appropriate games and activities encourages your guests to
interact with others and becomes a great way to meet new friends.
| Picnics with your children are special occasions and help build "MEMORIES IN THE WALL". |
| The most important safety hint we can offer is to make sure that you keep cold at all times any mayonnaise based foods. They can easily spoil and cause you to become seriously ill. |
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