ROMANTIC PICNIC FOOD IDEAS
ROMANTIC PICNIC FOOD IDEAS & FREE RECIPES
"A book of verses underneath the bough, a
jug of wine, a
loaf of bread...and
thou"
--- The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, 1859
Romantic picnic food ideas...
pic-nic, n. 1. A pleasure outing
at which a meal is eaten outdoors.
Imagine yourself, nestled on a soft
cloth spread out on the ground,
underneath
a shade tree. You and your baby are
nibbling on crusty french bread and
sharp
cheese, and
sipping
on iced Chablis.
Dappled
sunlight kisses you both as you
enjoy
a
soft summer
afternoon communing with
nature.
Get the picture? Great! Why not do it?
Gosh, we love picnics!
Doesn't everyone? Okay, so it may be hard to get him to
agree
at first. But if you learn the old-fashioned art of romantic picnicking, and
treat him to a tasty one, he'll love it, too. He may even become the instigator!
Later on this page we present the secret menus with recipes for four fantastic
and romantic picnic adventures. And don't miss the cool
Cheese Primer!
It is really very easy to construct a delicious gourmet meal that will not only
satisfy your palates... it'll add
a degree of romance and fun to your
relationship in a unique way...
Here's how...
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This thing is great, packed with lots of
time-tested, generation-proven, soul-pleasing recipes and menu ideas. It is
designed to turn a one-sided domestic chore into a
pleasant culinary experience to be shared with your mate...
Get your
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ROMANTIC PICNIC FOOD IDEAS
THE SECRET IS IN THE PLANNING
Romantic picnic food ideas...
Although impromptu picnics, using
leftovers from your 'fridge
and
store-bought
potato salad have their place, the most
memorable
picnics
are the result of
preparation beforehand
and attention to detail.
Picnic foods should complement
the
mood: light but
satisfying, with
delightful and unexpected accents.
ROMANTIC PICNIC FOOD IDEAS
BUT
WHERE SHALL WE DINE?
Give some thought to your locale, where some great picnic spots
are sure to be hiding. Even in the middle of downtown Manhattan,
you should be able to find a quaint rooftop on which to set up
camp. Scout around, get creative... come up with a great site in the countryside, at the beach, in the forest...
ROMANTIC PICNIC FOOD IDEAS
TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Romantic picnic food ideas...
You don't need to get fancy with supplies
(at first). All you'll need is two containers to transport your food and utensils to the
scene. One is a cooler with ice in it. It's important to keep perishables properly refrigerated to prevent spoilage (and
dangerous illness). Especially vulnerable are meats, fish, eggs, mayonnaise, and dairy products.
You never want to put hot foods in with cold, so you need a second
container for the hot and room temp foods. You can use a
traditional
picnic basket (more on this later), bags, or even
cardboard boxes.
You'll also need the following items for your picnic:
- Rug or bedspread and tablecloth---
to spread out on the
ground (portable table and chairs if desired) - Beach umbrella
- Sharp knife, serving spoons, eating utensils
- Small cutting board
- Plates, cups and glasses
- Can opener, bottle opener, corkscrew, matches, & candles
- Small salt shaker and pepper mill
- Garbage bags & ziploc bags for leftovers
- Paper towels, napkins, wet wipes
And for a fun atmosphere:
- Frisbee
- Boombox and soothing music; jazz, classical, or new age
- Playing cards or chess game
- Light reading--books or magazines, crossword puzzles
- Kite
ROMANTIC PICNIC FOOD IDEAS
MAD ABOUT
PICNICS?
Romantic picnic food ideas...
If you're like us, you enjoy the whole
picnic experience. Maybe
it
is more trouble to prepare, pack and transport your meal to
another location, but we feel it's worth it... what a fun and
satisfying way to enhance romance !
Commit to it! Get yourself a nice picnic basket,
to really set the
mood.
Keep utensils, plates, salt and pepper and cloth napkins
stored
in your basket... so you'll be ready to go when the mood
strikes! There's a variety of beautiful baskets available, at
reasonable prices.
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The baskets above are available at a cool site we like:
Picnic World...
where shipping is always free!
Picnic baskets also make a
really unique and classy wedding
gift. Check out their
selection:
Unique Picnic Wedding Gifts.
ROMANTIC PICNIC FOOD IDEAS
FOUR AWESOME PICNICS
FOR TWO
Romantic picnic food ideas...
We now present some great picnic food
ideas & recipes.
All items with
(*) have complete free recipes included. Just click on the link which
follows the picnic plans below.
And check out our nifty
Cheese Primer
to explore some unique and soulful additions to your classic picnic
menu.
Romantic picnic food ideas...
1. STEAK ON THE
BARBY
Menu
Marinated London
broil*
Charcoal roasted vegetable packets*
Roasted corn on cob in husks*
Burgundy wine and/or iced tea
Chocolate chip cookies or brownies
Small disposable charcoal grill pack
(Found in most grocery stores or Wal-Mart;
better yet, find a park with grills provided)
2. DELI
DELIGHT
Menu
Pita pockets and/or flavored "wraps"
Sweet onion and tomatoes (thinly sliced &
marinated)*
Provolone and Jarlsberg cheeses, thinly sliced
Lebanon
bologna, (worth looking for)
Smoked turkey breast, shaved
Prosciutto ham, thinly sliced
Gourmet kettle-cooked potato chips
Kosher dill pickles
Poupon, honey, or sweet-hot mustard
Mayonnaise
Dark beer and/or canned root beer or ginger ale
Pineapple & oranges Kirsch*
3. FRENCH
COUNTRY PIQUE-NIQUE
Menu
Brie cheese, at room temp
Classic liver pate (canned)
French baguettes with whipped butter (Baguettes are
slender, crispy french bread fresh-made in the
bakery- search for the best ones in your area)
Cold roast chicken with herbs*
Chilled Pinot Chardonnay or Champagne and/or
homemade spiced lemonade*
Strawberries Grand Marnier*
4. ELEGANT
ANTIPASTO
Menu
Smoked oysters (canned)
Summer sausage, sliced
Relishes: Bottled or canned; Pick 2 or 3:
Caponata (eggplant relish)
Chutney
Corn relish
Marinated artichoke hearts
Baby corn cobs (canned)
Pickled mushrooms
Giardiniera (pickled mix veg)
Cocktail onions
Pickles: Pick one:
Bread & butter pickles
Gherkins
Crispy dill slices
Olives: Pick one:
Green stuffed
Black
Calamata
Cheeses: Pick two:
We love Asiago & Fontinella, or choose some from
the
Cheese Primer
.
Gourmet crackers-- we like Breton, Carr's Water
Crackers, Town House Bistro, or even Triscuits or
Ritz, if you like
Jug Sangria* and Bottled Spring Water- Evian or
sparkling Perrier, the one that started the craze
Brandied peaches*
NOW FOR THE PICNIC MENU RECIPES
(*) --CLICK HERE
