| Planning the perfect picnic is all about location. First, | | | | ideas for your summer. |
| think of how many people are going, then decide | | | | Breakfast picnic for two - coffee, bagels, fruit, |
| on what activities will take place. Make sure the | | | | muffins, hard boiled eggs |
| location is size appropriate and offers the | | | | BBQ - burgers, buns, grill, pasta salad, chips, |
| amenities you need like bathrooms, trash cans, | | | | bottled or canned drinks, watermelon |
| shaded spaces. Be sure to pack any chairs, | | | | Italian - wine, caprese salad, Italian bread, olive |
| blankets or tables you will need. | | | | tapenade, tiramisu |
| A quality basket makes all the difference on a | | | | Beach - fruit, cheese, small sandwiches, bottled or |
| picnic, helping keep pest out of your food and | | | | canned drinks, individual chips |
| allowing for easy transport. Make sure you have | | | | If you're planning a special picnic for two, wine or |
| the right size cooler and pick a theme for your | | | | cocktails can really add to the event. Make sure |
| meal. Carry a cooler that is appropriate in size for | | | | you have all the tools you need for a portable |
| the number of people that you are inviting. If it is | | | | drink or cheese tray. When planning a family |
| a picnic for two do not carry a large food chest. | | | | picnic, a few fun activities keeps the day |
| If it is a large group do not try to stuff all the | | | | interesting and gives you guest something to do |
| picnic items into one small cooler. | | | | while the meal is being set up. If you're at the |
| Choosing a theme for your picnic gives your | | | | beach, bring a volleyball or Frisbee if you're at a |
| guest something to look forward to, and add a | | | | park. Remember, the most important part of any |
| little variety to the event. Having a picnic at home | | | | picnic is the people, so don't spend the whole day |
| for a collegiate game is a great way to host a | | | | making food. |
| party without a lot of work. Here are a picnic | | | | |