DEVILED EGGS - Four eggs, hard boiled. - Dijon Mustard. 2 1/2 tbsp - Mayonnaise. 1 Tbsp - Paprika. 1. Slice the eggs length-wise. Carve the yokes into a bowl. 2. Mix the yokes with mayo, mustard. 3. Fill the Eggs with the mix. Garnish with Paprika.
1.GATHER THE ESSENTIALS, STARTING FROM THE GROUND UP. You will need something to keep the ants at bay, so consider a thick blanket, as wet grass could quickly put a damper on your day. This summer I’ve used an old heavy wool blanket. If the grass is damp or dewy, a thick blanket will make all the difference between “I’ve got sunshine...On a cloudy day” and “Man of constant sorrow.”
2. PACKING YOUR PICNIC. If you think you’re slinging a basket over your shoulder, think again. Try something a little more versatile, something you could bicycle with and won’t prove to be a hassle to lug around afterwards.
3.TWO WHEELS ARE BETTER THAN FOUR. Speaking of
The eggs will be hard to travel with so think of a plan to ferry the little devils. I press the eggs together, lined in a flat container with paper towels to hold them in place. They will stay in your intended form, however you may have to re-garnish with paprika after you peal them apart. Rather than going with a typical leafy salad, I suggest branching out a little farther. This beat salad may be a step off the beaten path. It’s simple to cook, travels well, and will add some colour to the plates.
BEET SALAD - Four tennis ball sized beets - Goat Cheese. 1/2 cup - Sage leaves. 1/4 chopped. - Virgin olive oil. 1 tbsp
the two wheeled wonder, bicycling could improve your outing. Outdoor events often take place in public parks or spaces far more accessible via the velo. Now, if you’re lacking the spokes, rims, tires and tubes altogether, fear not. Most cities will offer alternate means, like Vancouver’s Spokes Bicycle Rentals located conveniently at the entrance to Stanley Park (insert summer night out here). Cities like Montreal offer a bike share program called Bixie (montreal.bixi.com) which is growing across North America and Europe. Now that you have a blueprint for your transportation plans, it’s on to the next one.
1. The beat should be chopped into uneven chunks, no bigger than a golf ball. Steam them until they are soft. 2. Smear the goat cheese over the beats and mix with olive oil. The oil will help the cheese spread. 3. Garnish with the chopped sage.
4. PREPPING YOUR PICNIC. If Yogi finds an empty picnic
Let’s face facts: Going on a picnic is cheesy, so why fight it. Make grilled cheese. Putting a little effort into this classic isn’t hard.
basket, then you’ve made a booboo. Give thought to what you will make and go with items that will both pack and travel well. When in doubt, don’t feel the need to stray too far from the classics: Deviled eggs, sandwiches and a salad.
Taking someone out on a picnic might be a sweet thing to do, but you’re not made of sugar so don’t be afraid to be caught out in the rain. Finding something to watch, like a movie showing in the park, is a perk. The idea is more about breaking the same old boring routine. It’s not like a picnic takes a great deal of effort. If you don’t have the time, skill or means to cook and coordinate it, then don’t kill yourself trying. Sometimes simplicity says more.
BRIE & PROSCIUTTO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH - Sourdough bread. Six slices. - 100g Prosciutto - Liberal amounts of soft brie cheese - Butter 1. Butter the bread slices on the outside only. 2. Fill the insides with brie and prosciutto 3. Grill and slice. 4. Easy, huh...?
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