| The sun is shining, the weather is warming up, and | | | | Deviled eggs: Deviled eggs are one of those |
| the great outdoors are calling. Picnic weather has | | | | foods that are good all the time, even though |
| finally come, and people across the country are | | | | they seem to be best for certain situations. |
| taking their picnic blankets and coolers down from | | | | Picnics are one of those situations. When you're |
| the shelf and thinking about going out to that | | | | out relaxing in the sun, there's something about a |
| perfect picnic spot. Whether you're going to a | | | | deviled egg's mixture of creaminess and |
| park or beach or taking a scenic drive, it won't | | | | crunchiness that just hits the spot. It's also an |
| work to just throw whatever you have into the | | | | easy finger food that can be eaten in one or two |
| cooler and go. It's much better to plan ahead and | | | | bites. |
| to do something a little special with the foods you | | | | Lemonade: When you're out on your picnic, you're |
| bring on your picnic. Here are some ideas. | | | | probably going to want something to drink. Pack a |
| Potato salad: This old picnic classic is a nice, light | | | | large thermos full of fresh lemonade, and bring |
| side dish that stores well and keeps a good flavor | | | | some ice and cups. The lemonade will be perfectly |
| even after sitting in the cooler for several hours. | | | | refreshing, with a little bite and a little bit of |
| There are many great homemade potato salad | | | | sweetness. It goes great on its own, but it's also |
| recipes, and you should be able to find a nice | | | | the perfect complement to your picnic snacking. |
| well-made salad at your local deli. | | | | Mixed vegetables: When it comes to vegetable |
| Watermelon: One of the best things about | | | | mixtures, there are almost no limits. For example, |
| watermelon is that everyone loves it, including | | | | you can bring some carrots and celery along with |
| kids. It's refreshingly juicy and sweet, and it's | | | | a vegetable dip, or you can make a delicious salad |
| easy to clean up. If you want, you can cut up a | | | | out of your favorite vegetables. You might also |
| watermelon beforehand and pack the chunks or | | | | consider making a pasta salad out of macaroni, |
| slices into a plastic container, or you can get a | | | | your favorite vegetables, and a little bit of cheese. |
| pre-cut water melon at the store. | | | | Sushi: If you're a fan of exotic foods, sushi is a |
| Bread and cheese: This one is so simple that you | | | | great treat to take on a picnic. It stores well in a |
| hardly have to do anything, yet it's also delicious. | | | | cooler, and it doesn't have to be warmed up, |
| Before going on your picnic, go out and get a | | | | which makes it perfect. Either get some take-out |
| fresh baguette and your favorite type of cheese. | | | | sushi from a local restaurant, or find some |
| Slice them at home, pack them up, and you have | | | | pre-made sushi at the grocery store. |
| an instant delicious treat. | | | | |