June 18th, is International Picnic Day. I am not sure who designates these holidays but I think it is as good a reason as any to break out of your routine and celebrate summer.
International Picnic Day
How to Celebrate International Picnic Day
There are a few things that are essential for the perfect picnic in my book.
1. A beautiful location
You could pick a spot near the ocean by your favorite lake or even in your own backyard under a beautiful tree.
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| Image Pine Cones and Acorns |
2. A warm blanket
A warm blanket is always a good idea, not only to use as a base layer for your picnic celebration but to wrap up with if the weather cools off too. I personally am partial to a beautiful plaid blanket but a vintage quilt or even a sheet works well.
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| Tartan Blanket |
3. A picnic basket
A picnic basket adds a little nostalgia to your celebration, however if your do not have a designated picnic basket with all of the trimmings a large tote works just as well.
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| Picnic Basket |
4. Something savory
If you are planning a simple picnic, sandwiches are a great option. You could pick them up from the deli or make your own. If you want something a little fancier, a tomato tart, quiche, Â pasta salad, cheese plate, or a charcuterie board is a nice option.
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| Tomato tart Williams Sonoma |
5. Something Sweet (of course)
I am partial to small hand pies, brownies, or cereal treats.
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| Blueberry Hand-pies Pine Cones and Acorns |
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| Bourbon Brownie |
Extras
Now you could add a book, perhaps a little music and some wine as well and you would have everything you need to enjoy a perfect summer afternoon or evening.
Remember, picnic isn’t just a meal outdoors, it’s time spent enjoying friends, family, fun and food.
What do you think? Doesn’t a picnic sound like an excellent idea this week? What are your essential items for a picnic? Do you have a favorite spot, meal or beverage that you always take along?
I hope that you have a wonderful day and enjoy your picnic!
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LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION is essential for me! Give me the beach. Then a bonfire is necessary because I'd be there all day into the sunset to enjoy a fire, as we've been observing happens here on the beaches of Carmel. What a great blog post!
I love picnic and I remember when we used to vacation in Lake Placid Ny we would bring a picnic lunch on our hikes, I miss that!
They put bourbon into brownies?
Elizabeth you've motivated me to pull out my wicker basket and plan an afternoon to get away. That tomato tart looks so yummy too!
Love it! Hi Elizabeth I am back in small doses:) SO missed being in blogland….I would LOVE to go on a picnic today but it will have to wait a bit…..hope you are well!
That tomato tart – yum!!! Just in time for summer. I'm looking forward to picnics in Maine. Hope you are staying cool, Elizabeth.
When can I come to this event?
Yummy looking picnic. This looks like
the little island at the end of my cove .
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