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Remember, picnics don't have to be complicated. Clever
is the way to go. So, try these quick and easy ideas for fabulous picnics
that keep things simple.
Picnic for Two
This one's super easy and romantic. Create the mood with:
- Baguettes or bakery bagels (try one of our Artisan
Breads.
- Your favorite spread or European-style butter. For example, a flavored
cream cheese spread (like salmon or garlic herb). More
spread ideas.
- Grapes and bite-sized cubes of cheese.
- Wine
or sparkling cider.
- Cloth napkins, wine glasses and a pretty butter knife.
 Elegant
Sandwich Social
Special breads make it elegant, while the sandwich part means it's easy
to make ahead of time, eat and clean up. Pack your picnic with:
- Sandwiches made with distinctive breads—like baguettes or thick-sliced
white, pumpernickel or wheat (H-E-B Artisan breads)—and a variety
of fillings. Make a few each of
3 to 4 different kinds. Then cut the sandwiches in half so guests can
sample a little of each. (Mix it up a little, like chicken
salad on cracked wheat; cream cheese and jam on white; ham and Swiss
on rye; ripe tomato, avocado slices, cream cheese and alfalfa sprouts
on parmesan bread; etc.)
- Fresh fruit and cheeses that are easily eaten by hand, like grapes,
sliced apples and cubes of cheddar.
- Pretty paper plates, cups and napkins for a casual atmosphere that's
pleasing to the eye.
Deli Delights
If you'd rather let someone else do the prep, stop by your H-E-B Deli for
fully prepared solutions like:
- Fried or Good-to-Go! Rotisserie chicken.
- Baked beans.
- Potato salad or coleslaw (we have several to choose from).
- Versatile party
trays.
Kid Karma
Keeping it fun and simple is what a picnic for kids is all about. Include
things like:
- PB&J sandwiches.
- Cream cheese sandwiches; mix in raisins, chopped celery, grated carrots
or pecans (if your kids can deal with nuts).
- Fruit and cheese kabobs (sliced apples, bananas, strawberries and
pineapple with cheese cubes) or Vienna sausages with cheese kabobs.
- Baby carrots with ranch dressing for dipping.
- Celery sticks filled with peanut butter.
- For dessert, serve cookies or try something different, like H-E-Buddy
Butters or Butter
Crunch Clusters.
For more picnic ideas, go to The
Picnic Basket.
Spreads & Sandwich Fillings:
Avocado-Cilantro Bagel Spread
Chicken Salad on the Go
Chicken Salad Wrap-Ups
Crunchy Tuna Salad
Egg Salad
Festive Tuna Salad
Fruity Bagel Spread
Garlic Herb Cream Cheese Spread
Party Shrimp Spread
Smoked Chicken Spread
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Sandwich Chart
Brown bagging's a breeze with this handy chart to post on pantry or fridge.
A Pretty Palate
Color your menu with 5 a day the easy way.
Sunless Shimmer
Capture the glow of summer all year round with beautiful bronzers.
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