Dining alfresco sounds so much more impressive than “picnic,” but whatever you call it, eating under the open sky can be a delightful way to entertain friends and family.
But before you grab the basket, there are a few interim steps to take in order to host the perfect picnic.
Start by deciding why you want to host a picnic and who would attend. Is it for immediate family only, or will several families on the block take part? Is it a birthday party or other celebration? Will it be a casual event or a more formal affair?
Tips on making your next picnic a fun fest that will make you an al fresco legend. (Jojo Yuen/Unsplash)
Knowing who’ll be invited and the reason for the picnic allows you to plan the menu. If there’ll be parents and children, the menu needs to include food the kids are likely to eat, such as macaroni and cheese and hot dogs. Set up a table for the kids that’s far enough away from the adults to allow pleasant conversation, yet close enough to keep an eye on them and get over there quickly if little Johnny starts choking on a not-quite-fully-chewed hot dog….