We had our first of hopefully many picnics. I have been declaring this the Summer of Fun and have encouraged friends, neighbors and colleagues to get in on my program. Work has been insane lately so I think by talking about the Summer of Fun over and over I am hoping to force myself out of overwork mode and into take-advantage-of-nice-weather mode. It is starting to happen!
Don’t make a picnic a big deal so that it seems like hassle. Just throw some food into plastic containers or stop by your local deli and then head to the grass. If you are lucky enough to have a front or back yard, just carry your lunch or dinner right outside. I would give a good picnic the relaxation equivalent of 3 massages.
If you are a fellow food blogger you can probably relate. I often look back through my own recipe archives and have no memory of making some of the things I posted. If it weren’t for the photo, I would scarcely believe it. Some picnic fare I plan to bring out of my archives and into the Summer of Fun:
Chicken Souvlaki Salad
Lentil Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes and Feta
Couscous Salad with Almonds and Cranberries
Grilled Chicken, Mango & Jicama Salad (use leftover grilled chicken from the night before)
Asian Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Cilantro Dressing
Orzo Salad with Chickpeas, Dill, Feta and Lemon
Light Potato Salad with Sour Cream and Capers
And for when it really gets warm out… Watermelon Salad
May 15th, 2009 at 12:13 pm
Your kid is too cute! I love that red hair.
May 16th, 2009 at 10:12 am
I can’t wait to try some of these! Thanks!
May 16th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Enough said. I’m sold. A picnic this week it is!
May 18th, 2009 at 11:35 am
I agree…”Summer of Fun” it is! Now, if this rain would let up then I could enjoy one or two of these lovely picnic-worthy treats.
May 19th, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Love the summer time picnic! whohooo to cold salads, cured meats and slip and slides.. and iced tea, cobblers and fire flies.. and cupcakes, pulled pork and…..
May 19th, 2009 at 4:26 pm
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June 9th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
I love your summer of fun theme. Think I will adopt it for my family and friends this year.
By the way, I have a 14 month old daughter who could be your daughter’s little twin. So cute. And I loved your sneak peak on Design Sponge.
June 10th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
I love your picnic sheet! I had it as curtains once in my bedroom. So beautiful! :)