Chic Beach Picnic

Jeanne Benedict
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If you're heading to the beach for a picnic, you'll want to make sure you have the supplies necessary for creating a perfect picnic! Use these tips and recipes to ensure your picnic party goes off with out a hitch! Serving the appropriate menu items will help you create an amazing ambinace and guarantee that a great time is had by all of your attendees!

1. Consider packing food in unique individual-size containers that are easy to hold and stack inside a cooler, such as pasta salad in plastic tropical cupswith spill-proof lids.

2. Instead of bringing bulky beverages, combine different flavors of powdered drink mix, such as kiwi-berry with iced tea. Make individual-size portions in mini plastic containers with lids so guests can pour the mix into their bottles of water.

3. Save space by freezing some individual-size water bottles to chill food in a cooler instead of ice. When the frozen water melts, drink it!

4. Bring trash / recycle bags and a bag for non-disposable cups or serving ware.

5. Cool off with hand-held fans & water misters.

Decoration

Create A Posh Place Under The Sun

Even though you're heading outdoors, creating a sophisticated party atmosphere is still appropriate! Follow this guide on how to create a stunning beach side picnic with just a few simple decorations and supplies! Read More

Tip

Frutti Del Mare Menu and Freshness Tips

Serve your guests a variety of seafood to enjoy as they watch the waves crash against the shore. This is a perfectly festive menu to serve at a beach side event! Read More

Recipe

Anise Almond Madelines

Madelines are the perfect dessert to take to a beach side picnic. They are easy to serve, eat and super delicious! The best part is they satisfy any sweet craving without weighing down your guests! Read More

Recipe

Calamari Salad

This is a great, no frills dish to make ahead of time, then transport to your picnic. Throw it in your picnic basket and you're ready yo serve your guests a delicious side they'll enjoy as they take in the scenery! Read More

Recipe

Cold Risotto Primavera

Make this Mediterranean-inspired risotto for your picnic on the beach! this refreshing blend of flavors will delight your guests as you catch up with one another and enjoy the natural environment! Read More

Recipe

Asian Marinated Shrimp and Snow Peas

Add some exotic flavors to your basic shrimp with this Asian marinated shrimp and snow peas dish! This is an easy dish to transport to the beach and your guests will devour these tasty shrimp! Read More

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