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If you plan on having a picnic this summer, there are a few simple tips you should keep in mind as your plan takes shape. For total fun and enjoyment for all involved, consider:
- Serving finger foods. There will be less prep time involved and less to carry with you on your excursion.
- Stashing plenty of ice packs. To keep your food from spoiling, it needs to be kept cool.
- Avoiding mayo or mayo based condiments since it can spoil faster than anything else you bring.
- Packing small or disposable salt and pepper shakers so everyone can season their food to their personal preference.
- Bringing
small, refillable jars of ketchup and mustard. They can be washed and
refilled anytime you need to bring them along on an outing. - Packing
a small cutting board and knife just in case anything needs to be cut
while you're out. Wrap the knife in a towel and secure it tightly with a
rubber band for safety. - Bringing along reusable utensils instead of wasting money on disposables. This goes for cloth napkins, too.
- Taking
a corkscrew and bottle opener in case someone else in your party brings
along a bottle of wine or bottles of beer for the adults to enjoy. - Packing a trash bag so everyone can clean up after themselves.
- Bringing wet naps or moist towelettes for easy cleanup, especially when you don't have running water available.
- Using
a lightweight tote for carrying your goodies to your picnic site. It
will be easier to carry than a picnic basket or cooler. - Packing
a large, lightweight blanket for everyone to sit on. Not every picnic
site has tables and sitting in the grass can be uncomfortable and itchy.
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