I think of two types of picnics, the family picnic and the romantic type. I have fond memories of the huge family picnic we would have every year at Newport Dunes, 4th of July. This was an all day event and my grandma Louisa and my aunts would get there real early. They would make a full breakfast of potatoes, bacon ,eggs, tortillas and beans. We basically ate all day! We celebrated lots of birthdays at the park and that was fun too.
Then there is the romantic picnic. Just hubby and I and a real picnic basket filled with goodies. I think our favorite picnic was when we were dating and we had plans to go to Irvine park to ride bikes. Jr, drove up in the camper because his dad took the truck and he needed something to put the bikes in. My dad was not happy about it, but he let us go. We had a real nice time.
Jr carved my name in a tree
and we rode bikes all over.
Since my husband and I watch what we eat, a picnic would consist
of lots of fresh fruit like grapes, strawberries and kiwi. Some whole grain bread/rolls, with some fresh roasted chicken. Bottled Water and maybe a few diet sodas. We like tortilla chips so a few of those with some fresh salsa.
The Perfect Picnic- Tips from the South Beach Diet
Planning a picnic this Memorial Day? Packing too much, as well as not focusing enough on food safety, are the two most common mistakes you'll make when preparing for a picnic. Here are a few ways to pack only what you need in the safest way possible.
Start with the essentials. Plates, cups, silverware, napkins, and garbage bags are basic necessities when packing for a picnic — but don't forget a cutting board, knife, can opener/corkscrew, tablecloth, and insect repellent.
Divide portions into airtight containers. Not only will food keep better, you are more likely to bring no more than you actually need.
Separate supplies from food. To make setup easier, pack the paper goods in one bag and the nonperishable foods in another.
Pack your cooler in levels. If you plan to bring perishable food, it's essential that items stay as cool as possible. Pack the foods you intend to eat first on the very top and foods for later on the bottom.
Embrace the freezer pack. Freezer packs are vital for keeping food at the proper temperature until you get to your picnic area. If you don't own any freezer packs, try putting ice cubes in tight plastic bags and place the food around them.
