Category: picnic

Time for a Picnic | Russell the Red Panda Ep. 3

The family is going on a picnic. As they leave, Mama realizes they’ve left Tessa behind. They fetch her and set up the picnic at the forest’s edge. …


How to Pack a Cooler to Keep Everything Icy Cold All Day

Coolers are supposed to keep ice frozen, drinks icy cold, and food safe and ready to enjoy anytime, anywhere. But as you may have experienced, things don’t always go that way. Remember that time you opened the lid to find sodas, sandwiches, cheese, and disappointment floating in a mirky sea of disgust. That’s why it’s…


Add Buttermilk Fried Chicken to Your Summertime Menu

The buttermilk marinade lets these fried chicken tenders get crispy on the outside and stay deliciously juicy on the inside. The fresh crunchy slaw helps balance the richness of the chicken. Don’t have buttermilk on hand? Make a substitute by mixing the equivalent amount of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar….


Grilled Potato Salad

Packed with herbs and dressed with a tangy shallot-mustard vinaigrette, this grilled potato salad makes a delicious summer side dish for your next picnic or potluck. It also keeps better than potato salad made with mayonnaise. Makes about 6 servings For the Potatoes 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes Finely ground real salt Extra-virgin olive…


Picnic Perfect: Tips, Tricks, and 3 Crowd-Pleasing Salads for a Memorable Outdoor Feast

There is something undeniably enchanting about gathering with loved ones amid nature’s embrace, armed with wicker baskets and gingham blankets, ready to revel in the sunshine and warm weather. From a jumble of salads to sliced watermelon dripping with sweet juice, the art of the picnic is a stalwart American tradition. Here are a few…


Red Fruit Salad

Vanilla simple syrup gives this easy red fruit salad a little bit of sweetness, while toasted almonds give it depth. You can use just about any fruit you like, but strawberries, cherries, and raspberries work best. Since this recipe only calls for 1/3 cup of the simple syrup, you can store the extra in the…


Cauliflower Tabbouleh

Inspired by the classic Middle Eastern dish, this tabbouleh skips the bulgur wheat and uses cauliflower instead. The result is an easy, fresh side dish that’s packed with veggies and herbs. It keeps well in the fridge for a few days and is excellent for taking to your next summer picnic or potluck. Makes about…


Alice in Wonderland (1915)

Alice goes with her sister to a picnic and then she falls asleep and starts dreaming about a wonderland full of talking animals and walking playing cards. Credit: Public Domain Movies – Feature Films: Cinema collection: epochcinema.com Epoch Original content: epochoriginal.com Feature Films: www.theepochtimes.com/featured-films * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it…


How to Host the Best Picnic Ever

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…


A Show-Stealing Potato Salad With a Story

Potato salad isn’t supposed to be a main event. Its humble job is to support other dishes as a kind of chunky mayonnaise, a creamy and tangy mortar between the important dishes. But the other day while I was enjoying some BBQ, the potato salad next to my epic piece of brisket almost stole the…