Everything you need for a summer picnic
Vamos alla playa! It's time for the beach and trips out of town and we're all thrilled to sunbathe on the towel, play in the sand with the kids or swim! Whether it's a day at the beach or a Sunday in the woods, when it comes to eating in nature, it's a whole "other matter. Between wind, sand, grass, ants, heat and sticky fingers ... the meal is not always a pleasure Do not panic, here are some tips to better manage your picnic.
Here's what you need to get yourself before you leave
Before thinking about your menu, make sure you have all the equipment you need for your picnic.
You will need:
- A cooler, rather large and roomy like this one from Achilles with 55 liters of capacity on Amazon for € 16.99
- Plates and cutlery to enjoy cakes and salads.
- Airtight containers, to carry all the food and store leftovers. Buy a set of 5 on Amazon for € 15.99
- The thermos (buy it here for € 10.04) for all hot or cold drinks
- A corkscrew, for those who want to have a drink in the sun.
- Paper napkins to clean your mouth and hands.
- Hand sanitizer gel before eating.
- A towel or a plaid.
- A beach umbrella.
Remember to keep the place where you stop clean, taking all the trash with you!
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The most practical solution
Nothing is cheaper than a good sandwich when eating on the beach. In addition, the consistency of the sandwich will allow you to make it to the end of the day without sudden heat of hunger!
It is a perfect option especially if you have children and accompany it with a packet of chips and vegetables for children such as cherry tomatoes or mini carrots, olives.
If you want to change a bit, opt for some savory, delicious and comfortable muffins, or a good savory pie!
Get inspired by this book: Savory pies. More than 100 mouth-watering recipes for a pie cake challenge, on Amazon for € 12.66
The healthy solution
If you prefer a healthy picnic, choose a nice salad. Easy to prepare, low in calories, high in fiber, practical and colorful!
For a healthy version that will energize you all day, add pasta or rice and some dried fruit to your salad!
For the more gourmet
True sushi lovers would be able to get themselves in the mood for sushi even on a picnic! Although this is the last thing you would think about when planning a picnic, sushi and maki are the ideal solution for the beach. In fact, not only are they easy to transport but they are perfect for a light and greedy meal. Beware, however, that the fish. do not get hot.
To prepare it at home, but without spending a day in the kitchen, buy the Sushi Maker kit on Amazon for € 22.95 which includes everything you need to prepare your Japanese recipes at home.
Or discover the Poke Bowls!
Don't forget the snacks!
Remember to bring thirst-quenching fruits, such as peaches, apricots, plums, biscuits and crackers. You will be happy to enjoy them after a nice swim or walk.
Beware of intoxication
To avoid any danger, remember to keep your picnic food cool.
Refrigerated bags, siblings or refrigerated bentoboxes, there are many containers that keep food fresh.
Here are our tips:
- Fill the cooler at the last moment before leaving.
During the picnic, be careful to keep items cool and only take them out when needed so they don't have time to take in the heat.
- Finally, also check the leftovers, if they have remained too much in the sun, perhaps it is not the case to eat them, so do not overdo the doses, so there will be no waste.
