Who doesn’t love having a picnic? When the sun is out it’s all I want to do! For some reason food eaten outdoors seems to taste better so whenever the opportunity arises we pack up some food, grab our blanket and head for a picnic. It doesn’t matter if it’s a grassy park, on the side of a river or on a sandy beach, it’s all about being outside and enjoying some delicious food while soaking up the sun’s rays!
When packing a picnic you need food that is portable so I
love lots of different types of picky food! Transporting the food in one piece
is key and with the help of GLAD products it is effortless.
Some of my favourite foods to make for a picnic include Chicken
Drumsticks which we barbecue ahead of time and slather with our favourite BBQ
Sauce. Served with some homemade Coleslaw it makes a fantastic picnic treat
that everyone loves.
I absolutely love GLAD Lunch To Go Containers which have a separate little dressing cup attached inside to the lid for your salad dressing! No more soggy salads as you simply dress your salad as you are about to eat it. Genius! You could also use them for veges and dip which I always grab for a picnic. It takes moments to prepare, is healthy, delicious and again every loves it. Or how about making some homemade Hummus and popping some good quality extra virgin olive oil in the dressing cup to drizzle over the hummus at the last minute… Or if you are a chilli addict like me fill the little cup with some of your favourite hot sauce, such as Sriracha and then you can add a spicy kick to your dips. Yum!
For something sweet and refreshing I can never resist wedges
of Watermelon and fresh Strawberries which I again just pop into a GLAD
container. I pack a Snack bag for any Strawberry Husks to be thrown into which
makes for easy clean up and don’t forget the wet wipes for sticky hands which I
pop into Medium Storage Bags.
Snack bags are also great for individual snacks for any
young family members. I pack raisins, crackers and even baby biscuits in them
for a quick and easy bite to eat.
Of course if your picnic is a last minute adventure then
there is nothing wrong with making up some quick and easy sandwiches with
everyone’s favourite fillings, and if you are really stuck for time stop at
your local supermarket or grocery store on your way and grab some of your
families favourite foods.
So what are you waiting for?! The next time the sun is
shining and you have a day off, pack up some of your favourite foods or head to
your local deli, pop it all in a cooler or hamper and find a nice spot for you
to enjoy. It’s what sunny days are made for and with GLAD products it’s easy!
Here are a few more of my favourite Picnic foods:
{Easy to make and great for anyone unable to eat Gluten.}
{Such a treat and make for an ultimate picnic! Just don’t
forget the ketchup!}
{The ULTIMATE picnic sandwich!}
{For an extra special treat!}
{Who doesn’t love a good Pasta Salad!? If needing to be Gluten
Free substitute the Pasta for a GF alternative – my fave is Corn Pasta.}
{Kicking things up a notch and making this an extra special
picnic!}
{If you want to surprise children why not try Beetroot Hummus or Carrot Hummus for some fantastic all natural colourful food!}
A selection of
Cheese, Hams and Cold Meats
{Transports well and doesn’t need to stay chilled. Simply
wrap in Cling Wrap.}
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Happy Picnicking!!