Choose a suitable picnic spot
According to different places, picnics can be divided into three types: forest picnics, grassland picnics and seaside picnics. Among them, picnics by the sea or by the lake are most suitable for barbecue; Afternoon tea or non-dinner is the most suitable form for grassland picnic; Long table banquets are usually the most suitable for forest picnics. Of course, it is common sense to have a clean water source, choose a flat, clean and leeward place, and choose a cool place to avoid bird's nests and beehives.
Bring picnic equipment.
Picnic mats, fresh-keeping boxes, vats of purified water and plastic cups are the most basic picnic utensils. You can also choose barbecue ovens, outdoor portable tables and chairs, candles, ice buckets and other upgrade equipment according to the actual situation. Professional picnic baskets available online include tableware, wine glasses, knives and forks.
Fresh ingredients are the first choice.
Vegetables used in salads or sandwiches should be as antioxidant as possible and easy to keep fresh. For example: onion, asparagus, celery, etc. When making salad, no matter what vegetables you choose, try to bring the sauce to the scene and put it in, which can greatly improve the appearance of the dishes. On the contrary, those previously scalded green beans, horseshoes or mashed potatoes are sold out after bumping on the road for a few hours, which is disgusting.
French hard bread that must be prepared.
You only need a baguette to make three or four patterns. Garlic-flavored bread slices, cut the baguette into oblique slices, add olive oil, garlic paste and a piece of tomato to it, heat it in the oven and take it out. Sandwiches made of sticks sell better, and ready-made smoked chicken slices, onion rings and watercress are sandwiched between two pieces of bread. At this time, adding barbecue sauce and black pepper can improve the texture of the sandwich and make it look rich.
Bring an ice bucket and a bottle of wine.
No table without wine, no meal without wine. The matching rules are simple. When eating red meat similar to beef, match it with red wine. Seafood and white meat are suitable for liquor; If it's a bottle of champagne, it can go with dessert. Remember, ice buckets are very important. Eating outdoors in hot weather can make the cold wine tired and make the food taste smoother.
Dessert is indispensable on the picnic table.
The function of dessert is to make a cheerful mood more pleasant. Tiramisu formula can be bought in supermarkets and online. Any novice can make instant tiramisu in 15 minutes and refrigerate it overnight. If the road is deep, you can try desserts that are relatively easy to make, such as caramel pudding and muffins. Their advantage is easy to carry and store. And if you can't do that, it's easy to have an iced fruit salad. Remember to cut the fruit into 3 cm square pieces, which are beautiful and easy to clip.
What kind of food is easy to store and carry and not easy to deteriorate?
Give priority to cold meals and avoid on-site heating. Such as sandwiches, sushi, salads, fruits, frozen soups, etc. They are both portable and delicious picnic food.
How to estimate the amount of food?
It's best to know everyone's appetite and taste in advance. One thing should be noted: because of the long picnic time, the demand for food is a little more than usual.
What kind of drinks did you bring for the picnic?
Canned drinks are the most convenient. However, if you put the frozen soup in a thermos and let your friends drink it, it will have unexpected good results. If you are in the mood to drink, sparkling wine or champagne is a good choice.
What must be prepared for a picnic?
Use a covered woven basket as a food basket. For a picnic on the beach, wrap the food separately with plastic wrap and put it in a sealed container to prevent sand from invading. Transparent plastic cups are used for beverage cups and footless glasses are used for drinking. Colorful and unbreakable plastic products are the first choice for picnics. If you want to be more complete, you can bring a refrigerator, a tin foil pan and so on. Be a backup on your trip (car).
Finally, don't forget to take the garbage away.