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Ideas for delicate sandwiches, fresh salads, romantic desserts and other picnic food. All in the name of the Perfect Picnic for Two!

Beverages:

• Mint Iced Tea - put it in a thermal flask with lots of ice and take some mint leaves to garnish the glasses;
• White wine - cool it at home, in the refrigerator, and take it in the cooler;
• White Peach Sangria - or any other Sangria. Remember to do your Sangria the night before, to really mix in the flavors;

Sandwiches:

• Smoked Salmon, Sour Cream and Cucumber Sandwiches - elegant and delicate classic sandwiches;
• Caprese Sandwich - nutritious and colorful;
• Baguette with Pesto, Peppers, Cheese and Prosciutto - Oh, so French!

Savory Pies:

• Quiche Lorraine - the mother of all picnic classics;
• Spinach Quiche - a variation on the quiche Lorraine;
• Savory Tartlets - these little savory pies are perfect to win someones heart. And they are bite-sized too!

Salads:

• Watercress, Pecan & Blue Cheese Salad - summery and fresh;
• Citrus Spinach Salad - remember to take the dressing in a little container and mix it in on the spot;
• Chickpea Salad - what can I say… I really love chickpeas;

Desserts:

• Mayan Chocolate Cupcakes - or any thing chocolaty. Chocolate is the ultimate romantic food. And cupcakes too!
• Fresh Strawberry Cupcakes - strawberries are sexy;
• Grand Fruit Salad - or any fresh fruit salad. Remember to use in season fruit for best flavor;

Other things you want to take with you:

Lots of Ice - for drinks and for the cooler;
Extra salt, pepper, and olive oil;
A camera;
A paper folding fan.

For the first part of this article click here: Preparing a romantic picnic - part 1

The Material:

• Basket - for the food;
• Cooler - for the drinks;
• Checkered picnic tablecloth - for the floor;
• Plates and Glasses - paper or other;
• Silverware - plastic or other;
• Serving utensils;
• Napkins;
• Corkscrew;
• Thermal flask - for ice tea or hot coffee;
• Knife - for bread, etc;
• Cutting board;
• Sunscreen;
• Baby wipes - to wash hands;
• Garbage bag - for liter.

Practical stuff:

1. I would recommend a thick blanket or a rag rug to put under the picnic tablecloth because the floor could be damp;
2. Plastic cutlery and plates are convenient but reusables are environment friendly. When I was little my mother had a plastic picnic set in orange. Do they still make that?
3. Don’t leave perishables unrefrigerated for more than 20 minutes - better to leave those at home;
4. Remember to wear a hat or take a parasol and drink plenty of water - sunstrokes are not romantic.

Don’t miss part 2 - about the food you should take to your romantic picnic.

Spring is starting at last. And with spring cames the picnic season!
On that note I found this wonderful dress at Reddish Studio:

A spontaneous picnic dress. Its perfect!!