Escape the Rat Race Together
Whether it's right in your backyard or a romantic spot atop a mountain...pack up your finger-food picnic for two, grab your partner by the hand, and discover the beauty of the outdoors together!
If it is too chilly outdoors, spread your blanket and feast for two out on the living room floor, add some ambiance, enjoy the beauty of the moment and each other.
Baskets and Totes
Pack up and go!
Favored Destinations
You bring the food!
1
At the beach...watch the sunrise or sunset.
4 points
2
On a hilltop...above the city lights, far away from the crowds.
2 points
3
Evening on the 4th of July or New Years...scope out your secret spot well in advance.
2 points
4
A beautiful waterfall...enjoy the sounds of nature.
2 points
5
In a field of flowers...on a breezy spring or summer afternoon.
1 point
6
In your own backyard...by candlelight and tiki torches.
1 point
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At the local park
1 point
Recipe Books for Your Picnic Fare
A book of verse beneath the bough,
A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and thou
Beside me in the wilderness -
And wilderness is paradise, now.
- Omar Khayyam in his 12th century The Rubaiyat
Menu Ideas
Enjoy your meal!
Kickin' it up!- Corn chips with salsa
- Grilled Tequila Chicken
- Slices of mango and pineapple
- Brownies
Easy and Yummy- Baked pita chips (recipe below)
- My Hummus
- A bunch of red or green grapes
- Your favorite cheese cubed or sliced
- Home-made or store bought cookies
Hiker's Delight- Pumpkin seeds
- Assorted fruits
- Hard-boiled eggs, dip in spiced honey mustard sauce (recipe below)
- Caesar salad wrapped in a whole wheat flour tortilla.
- Lemon tarts
Classic Style- Hamburgers, your favorite
- Sweet Potato Salad
- Marinated Asparagus (recipe below)
- Homemade Sugar Cookies
Picnic Recipes
Easy prep, yummy taste treats
Baked Pita Chips: Purchase a package of 6-8 pita pockets, slice each into 4-6 pieces , lightly brush with olive oil, place on a cookie sheet, bake at 325 for about 10 minutes. Cool and store in an air-tight container. **Try this with flour or corn tortillas for a skinny version of chips :)
Spiced Honey Mustard Sauce: Mix together in a small dipping bowl, 1/4 cup of spiced mustard (I use Gulden's brand) with 1/8 cup of regular or caramelized honey. Use for dipping or as a drizzle on broiled or bar-be-qued meat.
Marinated Asparagus: Steam to tender-crisp fresh asparagus, cool and place in pie plate. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and olive oil; to taste, toss to coat. Sprinkle with ground black pepper and salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Cabaret Squidoo is another place to look for recipes and inspiration!
Romance and Sunsets
Ridgefield, WA
Picnic Blankets and Spreads
Keep em' handy to take and go!
Surf and Sand
Romance + beach = Ooh laa laa!
Just Chillin'
Pack and go!
Perfect Picnic Links
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Reminder:
Going outdoors?
Check the weather in your area.
I would love to hear from you!
Kathy wrote
We love to camp out. Haven't in a while. Thanks for given me the urge to camp out. Your pictures are wonderful. Thanks Kathy.
Posted September 22, 2009
GrowWear wrote...
Ah, a picnic and thou. No, sorry Correen. Thou is my hubby. :) Nice recommendations for a great and stylish picnic!
Posted September 14, 2009
24websurf wrote...
Yes, you have given me all sorts of great ideas here! I'll be working toward getting them implemented before long. Thanks for a wonderful lens!
Posted September 11, 2009
whitemoss wrote...
What a lovely romantic lens. The simple things are often the best- love it!
Posted September 08, 2009
OhMe wrote...
I love the feel of this lens with the great photos, verse, recipes, products and your great writing. This is wonderful. Lensrolling to my Church Family Picnic lens.
Posted August 17, 2009
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