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The prospect of eatingoutdoorsis one of those daydreams that keeps us going through a long, cold winter.
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What are good foods for a picnic?
By contrast, NYC chef Camille Becerra prefers to keep things compact and individualized with classics like sandwiches.
Cool drinks are another a must-have at warm-weather outings, according to Becerra.
She always brings two bags of ice to picnics to double-check the beverages dont get lukewarm.
How do you make a picnic feel extra special?
Things like cheese and plain bread become elevated when these elements are in the mix, she says.
Shariat says that its the nonfood extras like utensils that will set your next picnic apart from the rest.
Even simply bringing reusable cutlery will level up your picnic no matter what youre serving.
What foods should you not take on a picnic?
Its a fun variation of the classic picnic chicken salad sandwich!
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Whats a summer picnic without some kind of iced tea?
This nonalcoholic picnic offering is extremely refreshing, slightly caffeinated, and great for those sunny days.
Refrigerate the night before and pack in a thermos to ensure its as cold as possible.
Plus, the crunchy combo of veggies in here just screams summer.
Just pack a few extra napkins because these bites are saucy.
It tastes even better with crackers, toasted baguette slices, or pita pieces.
