Le piquenique! Definitely a precious rite of summer! I enjoyed the literary references, the history and the recipe you shared, Vicki!
We often had family picnics—always on Sundays—when I was a kid. My mother packed all sorts of goodies into one of those classic wicker baskets, which had forks, knives and plates (green glass, if my memory is correct) and we’d consume it on a blanket near the beach. There was cold chicken, hard boiled eggs, roast beef sandwiches, lemonade in a thermos, cake or cookies, and fresh fruit, but I don’t remember salads. However, I’m on the hunt for a salad to bring to a picnic dinner at an upcoming open-air concert—thinking of a cool feta, arugula, quinoa, avocado with pesto salad that I tasted recently and want to make…
Thank you for sharing what you discovered about picnics from times long ago, very worthy of contemplation! …I haven’t been on a picnic in Ages! Your recipes always get me interested in trying something new, or possibly adding a new ingredient. I hope your Summer continues to be adventurous!💓
Thanks for the history lesson and visit to your town's parade. You've inspired me to make a picnic salad to bring to the beach this weekend. Probably a riff on yours--black beans, red and yellow bell peppers, cotija, cilantro, and avocado. That, along with watermelon and this new go-to bread: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/blueberry-muffin-bread/#tasty-recipe-video-embed-67367 might just do it.
What a lovely time you had, and this salad is on my list. I grew up in the Midwest with picnics all summer. Various family members each time, and I cannot possibly pick out a favorite food. The times spent was the richest. Thank you for a lovely post.
Le piquenique! Definitely a precious rite of summer! I enjoyed the literary references, the history and the recipe you shared, Vicki!
We often had family picnics—always on Sundays—when I was a kid. My mother packed all sorts of goodies into one of those classic wicker baskets, which had forks, knives and plates (green glass, if my memory is correct) and we’d consume it on a blanket near the beach. There was cold chicken, hard boiled eggs, roast beef sandwiches, lemonade in a thermos, cake or cookies, and fresh fruit, but I don’t remember salads. However, I’m on the hunt for a salad to bring to a picnic dinner at an upcoming open-air concert—thinking of a cool feta, arugula, quinoa, avocado with pesto salad that I tasted recently and want to make…
Thanks Ruth. Your mom packed a delicious-sounding spread! The salad with the feta sounds good too.
Thank you for sharing what you discovered about picnics from times long ago, very worthy of contemplation! …I haven’t been on a picnic in Ages! Your recipes always get me interested in trying something new, or possibly adding a new ingredient. I hope your Summer continues to be adventurous!💓
Thank you, Peggy!
Thanks for the history lesson and visit to your town's parade. You've inspired me to make a picnic salad to bring to the beach this weekend. Probably a riff on yours--black beans, red and yellow bell peppers, cotija, cilantro, and avocado. That, along with watermelon and this new go-to bread: https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/blueberry-muffin-bread/#tasty-recipe-video-embed-67367 might just do it.
That sounds delightful! I enjoy the recipes on that website. Thanks for sharing.
You’ve given me an idea—a community picnic potluck!
Yes! They have something like that at ArtYard in our area. Everyone brings their own picnic plus something to share.
What a lovely time you had, and this salad is on my list. I grew up in the Midwest with picnics all summer. Various family members each time, and I cannot possibly pick out a favorite food. The times spent was the richest. Thank you for a lovely post.
Thank you Sally!!