It’s time to make the most of the weather grab your shades and head outside with a full picnic hamper and fresh bottle or two.
The word picnic actually comes from the French pique-nique, meaning “a fashionable social entertainment” in which each guest brings a contribution to the feast.
While the 18th century French and English aristocracy enjoyed servant attended formal picnics with chairs and table settings of fine china and crystal, modern picnics are usually more casual affairs, (although there’s no reason you can’t break the rules).
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1. picnic blankets or other ground cloths
2. eating utensils - forks, knives spoons, plates, cups, bowls, etc.
3. serving utensils - large spoons or forks, serving dishes
4. a sharp knife
5. napkins
6. paper towels
7. can and bottle opener
8. corkscrew
9. a small cutting board or portable plastic cutting mat
10. salt / pepper / sugar
11. condiments such as mustard, ketchup, relish and mayonnaise
12. plastic zipper storage bags for leftovers
13. trash bags for clean up
14. moist towelettes
15. water / beverages / ice
We love picnics, all kinds of picnics, from informal gatherings to dinner on beach blankets with a handful of friends, to romantic al fresco dining for two.
We love this book and recommend it to anyone who wants to make their picnics special
You can find out more about this book on Amazon.co.uk
Every picnic needs a hamper and blanket the links below show some of our fave products.
http://www.bristolhampers.co.uk/
http://www.natural-storage.co.uk/
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