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A picnic is one of the simple pleasures of summer. Good friends, good food, and good weather are the three most important ingredients for a good picnic. It's important to pack picnic food safely, however, to avoid food poisoning Read on to learn how to pack food for a picnic!
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Introduction
- Dining al fresco is a nice way to slow down the pace of life and reconnect with those we love. Food usually tastes better outside, when you can enjoy it leisurely with few distractions. Select foods that are simple to eat, and tasty served chilled or at room temperature, and pack them carefully, making sure to keep cold foods cold until they are consumed.
Step 1: Plan Your Picnic Menu
- Consider including a watermelon or cantaloupe for dessert. It's easily transported in its own container, and can be sliced open and served on the spot.
- Picnics are easier to eat if you plan them around finger foods.
- Here are some ideas for picnic menus:
- Reader's Digest Canada: Pack the Perfect Picnic
- Food Network: Quick Fix Meals with Robin Miller
- Kids Turn Central: Pack a Picnic - Fun for Kids
Step 2: Gather the Supplies You Need to Pack for a Picnic
- You probably all the equipment you need to pack for a picnic in your kitchen already.
- Picnic basket, cooler, insulated each bag or cardboard box
- Blanket or tablecloth
- Wet wipes, or damp paper towels packed in sealable bags
- Plastic or disposable plates, cups, and utensils
- Ice packs, either commercial or make your own by filling sealable bags or containers with water and freezing.
Step 3: Prepare Your Picnic Food
- The first step in safely packing for a picnic is preparing the food. Make sure that all foods are prepared ahead of time, and refrigerated until they are thoroughly chilled. Lemonade and other drinks, such as iced tea, can be frozen to serve as additional ice packs when you pack for the picnic.
Step 4: Pack for the Picnic
- Although it's easier to keep food cold in a cooler, you can also use a picnic basket, insulated bag, or even a box to pack for the picnic, as long as you use enough ice or ice packs.
- Try to pack foods in containers, rather than bags, so they can be stacked without crushing anything.
- You may want to have two containers; one for foods that need to remain chilled, and one for room temperature items like chips and pretzels.
- Place the ice packs next to any meat dishes, as well as the top layer of the container.
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