summer is the perfect time for a picnic. but picnics take planning. what you bring must be portable, and hopefully, finger food.i always love fresh fruit in season. sprinkle a little sugar and let the juices macerate, or just leave them plain. veggies with hummus or a yogurt-based dip is an easy crowd-pleaser too. making your own pico de gallo with tortilla chips is a quick way to wave away hunger pangs at the park or the beach.
true, simple ingredients and simple preparation are key. but some of the best picnics involve a group of friends, each bringing their favorite dish.
just last weekend, we spent time at the beach with some friends and their families. everyone brought something quick and easy: potstickers with thai sauce; a mediterranean tustcan bean salad with roasted red peppers and feta cheese; bean and corn salsa with multigrain chips.
we chowed down. quick and simple recipes, yet it seemed like a luxury to eat. maybe it was the amazing sunset on the horizon or the good company that made it better. but with very little effort, we had a feast.
sometimes, it’s not the grandiose gestures but the little things that matter in life. and so it is with food…
