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The Perfect Picnic (Daily Dish)
| Fri, 05-27-2005 - 7:05am |
Memorial Day: The Perfect Picnic
Planning a picnic this Memorial Day? Packing too much, as well as not focusing enough on food safety, are the two most common mistakes you'll make when preparing for a picnic. Here are a few ways to pack only what you need in the safest way possible.
Start with the essentials. Plates, cups, silverware, napkins, and garbage bags are basic necessities when packing for a picnic — but don't forget a cutting board, knife, can opener/corkscrew, tablecloth, and insect repellent.
Divide portions into airtight containers. Not only will food keep better, you are more likely to bring no more than you actually need.
Separate supplies from food. To make setup easier, pack the paper goods in one bag and the nonperishable foods in another.
Pack your cooler in levels. If you plan to bring perishable food, it's essential that items stay as cool as possible. Pack the foods you intend to eat first on the very top and foods for later on the bottom.
Planning a picnic this Memorial Day? Packing too much, as well as not focusing enough on food safety, are the two most common mistakes you'll make when preparing for a picnic. Here are a few ways to pack only what you need in the safest way possible.
Start with the essentials. Plates, cups, silverware, napkins, and garbage bags are basic necessities when packing for a picnic — but don't forget a cutting board, knife, can opener/corkscrew, tablecloth, and insect repellent.
Divide portions into airtight containers. Not only will food keep better, you are more likely to bring no more than you actually need.
Separate supplies from food. To make setup easier, pack the paper goods in one bag and the nonperishable foods in another.
Pack your cooler in levels. If you plan to bring perishable food, it's essential that items stay as cool as possible. Pack the foods you intend to eat first on the very top and foods for later on the bottom.
Embrace the freezer pack. Freezer packs are vital for keeping food at the proper temperature until you get to your picnic area. If you don't own any freezer packs, try putting ice cubes in tight plastic bags and place the food around them.


