Hi friends! It’s that time of year – time to break out the picnic baskets and blankets and head outdoors, right?! It’s picnic and BBQ season and today we’re sharing some fabulous picnic ideas, recipes and tips with you!
Picnic Ideas
Does the idea of a picnic sound like a lot of work to you? It doesn’t have to be! You don’t have to go far or devise an elaborate plan for the perfect afternoon out. A nearby park or even your back yard can be the perfect setting for eating out. Look for comfortable grassy areas and some shade and you have your location. Think of your favorite things to eat at a Summer party or BBQ and pack them up. And you’re on your way…
Picnic Tips
It starts with the basics – the picnic basket. How fabulous is this white wicker basket? It’s the perfect size for a picnic, party of two! This particular basket comes with all you need – utensils, napkins, plates – even cute glasses that I swapped out for mason jars this time around. But it’s so nice to not have to worry about packing the extras on your adventure outdoors.
Next up let’s talk storage! The best way to transport your food and goodies are with festive containers and jars. Everything you need can be neatly tucked away for your perfect little picnic and you don’t have to worry about spilling or your food getting smooshed. Smooshed – it’s a word, right? Then we have the picnic blanket. A must-have! Set the perfect foundation for your picnic with a blanket that is all about comfort.
Picnic Recipes
Now that we’ve talked about the basics – now we’re on to the food! Is there anything better than picnic recipes? I instantly think of sandwiches, fresh fruit, salads and fruity drinks. And that was exactly what was on our menu!
For our main course we had ham and swiss sandwiches. Sandwiches are easy picnic fare and wrapped in parchment and baker’s twine – not only are they cute, they are easy to pack up and bring along!
To accompany our tasty sandwiches, we made fresh strawberry lemonade. There is nothing more refreshing than a fruity drink and this one fits the bill. Served in mason jars, it was easy to carry and to consume.
Then on to the sides! Salads are the perfect companions to sandwiches. We made this macaroni salad and customized it to our individual tastes.
Last but not least – the dessert. Who says you can’t have your cake and eat it too?! We made a strawberry cake in jars for no fuss handling and serving. Perfect for Summer and topped with homemade whipped cream, this sweet treat is a dream.
It was so fun to spend the afternoon outdoors and this sweet picnic was easy to put together! A quick shoutout to my lovely nieces who helped me set up {and enjoy} our little picnic! As a recap, here’s what made our picnic possible and easy to plan…
The Basics:
- Martha Stewart Collection White Wicker Picnic Basket for 2
- Martha Stewart Collection Seas Stripe Picnic/Beach Blanket
- Martha Stewart Collection Star Spangled Melamine Storage Containers
On the Menu:
Are you ready to plan your next picnic now? I hope these picnic ideas, recipes and tips help you along!
These items are from the Martha Stewart Collection, exclusively at Macy’s and part of the ‘American Icons’ campaign. These products were provided by the Martha Stewart Collection available exclusively at Macy’s.
