I'm going on a picnic

MrsJacks01 · August 2009

And I have absolutely no idea what to take to eat. One of the days DH and I are on vacation, we are taking the dog out to this nice big field/park type thing and planning to have a picnic. I have a nice pretty picnic basket, but don't know what to fill it with (besides wine/champagne). Any ideas?

scullyhoyy · August 2009

Cheese, crackers, fruit......

piedpiper07 · August 2009

muffins! you could make sub type sandwhiches mmm.

Mrs. BZ · August 2009

Strawberries

Chips/snacks

sandwiches/wraps

AA100 · August 2009

I LOVE to picnic. Are you having a full meal, or just a romantic snack?

Salads work well for a meal -- cold tortellini salad, chicken salad and rolls, variety of lunch meat roll-ups, etc.

Snack ideas-- hard cheese with fruit, baguette and soft cheese (try Boursin), any desserts like brownies.

Key to picnic food is food safety (temp issues) and travel-ability.

Food Network.com has a summer section, try browsing for picnic ideas.

wranglercowgrl87 · August 2009

I always take things like chicken salad, fruit, sandwiches, etc. Things that are easy to clean up & don't require heating.

Hope&Love&Happiness · August 2009

Cheese!! Brie is the best on a picnic. Grapes would go great too.

AA100 · August 2009

Don't forget a trash bag, and a separate bag for your wash-able dishes items. These are often forgotten, but make things easier/cleaner/more organized!

Have fun!

MrsJacks01 · August 2009

All very good ideas! Thanks! I'm thinking snacky type foods, nothing too heavy. Cheese and fruit sound good and will go well with the wine. Chicken salad is always good, no matter what the situation!