| When you're heading out picnicking, it's an extra bit of | | | | A bit closer to home is a classic American barbecue. |
| fun to give it an extra touch of excitement and pick a | | | | You can find many parks that already have setups for |
| central idea to revolve your picnicking experience | | | | this, but you can of course bring your own grill as well. |
| around. Whether you have your own ideas, there are | | | | There are many portable propane grills that make |
| many favorite picnic themes that can not only add fun, | | | | cooking convenient and easy. With a good store of |
| but also help you organize your activities, meal, and | | | | meats, and a cooler filled with beer and soda, this is a |
| accessories around. Many of these can be returned to | | | | fun return to your roots, that doesn't require much |
| each season for a bit of tradition and something to | | | | more than hot weather and as many people as |
| look forward to during the cooler, less picnic friendly, | | | | possible. Consider, putting a fun culinary twist on the |
| times of the year. | | | | classics and making lamb burgers or grilling vegetables |
| One of the more enjoyable for adults is to imitate the | | | | off, instead of hot dogs. Even if dogs are your thing, |
| age-old tradition of 'al fresco.' A reminder of the dining | | | | there are loads of sausages and brats around to have |
| in the park of years ago, this is a good way to try out | | | | fun trying out. |
| some new foods and enjoy many that you already | | | | It's also fun to center picnicking around a game. |
| love. True to its European roots, bring along some | | | | Croquet is a relaxed game that is easy transported |
| fresh soft French cheeses and baguettes. Fruit and | | | | and can be set up practically anywhere. It's fun for |
| jams are a great accompaniment to these as well. | | | | every age and is easy to get into. Other good choices |
| Then top off the whole meal with a nice bottle of wine. | | | | like volleyball or badminton are easy to move around, |
| Many hampers and baskets can be found that are | | | | but require a bit more space and energy to play. |
| made to carry wine glasses and other delicate items | | | | Ultimate Frisbee is a more recent game that require a |
| like cheese, and these can be a great convenience. | | | | little bit of space, but only a Frisbee and a lot of |
| The most important aspect of this type of outing is to | | | | energy. With the right food and company however, this |
| take your time and slowly enjoy your food. | | | | should be no problem to find. |