10 Picnic Perfect Products

I grew up on picnics. They were a passage of summer. We had them on the road, in the back yard, at the church and the club. A picnic is perfect for a family, and makes a dreamy day date. All you need is the right stuff.  Scroll down and pack a picnic!

Disposable Palm Leaf Plates & Flatware

Rustic & elegant dinner plates are a stylish and planet friendly alternative to any disposable paper or plastic dinnerware.  You will find sets and individual plates at this wonderful Etsy shop.

Eco Elegant Tableware

Picnic Accessories By Mark & Graham

They really do offer perfect pieces to take to your next picnic. These are some of my faves: The Wicker Insulated Wine Bag makes a great gift at $49. The Picnic For Two Tote is on sale now and nice looking. All of their Wicker Trays are also marked down, and offer so many uses at home or on a picnic. 

Wicker Picnic Basket Set For Four

What you see is what you get here, friends! This stylish set includes picnic service for four, including the picnic blanket. You won't believe the price. It's under $70, and handmade!

Etsy

My Drap Disposable Napkins

I LOVE these napkins! I have them in grey. They come on a roll, that you tear off like a paper towel. They are reusable and washable. So many colors available, but this gingham has major picnic vibes.

My Drap   and   Amazon

Outdoor Net Food Covers

No unwanted guests at your picnic please! I love these little chic covers because you can see through them. Also they are easier to pack than structured food covers. Just fold these up in put them in your basket. Pick your color (there are 6) and get your picnic packed.

Food52

Roll Up Printed Picnic Blanket

These are great! You'll create the best picnic spread ever when you roll this blanket out. Each one is made of fleece with a waterproof lining underneath. Pick your favorite design and roll with it!

Food52  and Amazon

Wicker Insulated Picnic Basket, Service for Four

Deviled eggs? Potato Salad? No problem. Let them chill in the insulated basket until you are ready to eat. You get everything you see including wine glasses, and a salt and pepper shaker! On sale now at

Wayfair

Silver Spoons Butterfly Disposable Dish Set Of Ten

Have you ever seen such pretty plastic plates? I have had these in black. They are so sturdy and shiny, you might think they are china. Use these when you want to add a little class to your picnic.

Amazon  

Business & Pleasure Cooler Bag
Keep your food and drinks cool and crisp from sunrise to sunset. Love the vintage vibe of the print.

Free People

Vinglacé Wine Bottle Cooler & Wine Glasses,

Rosé All Day! This set will come in handy wherever you are.  No need for a cooler or ice. Other colors available, too.

Food52

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 Mother's Day is a perfect time to think about packing a picnic. Moms just want to spend time with their family. These picnic provisions and recipes will bring you all together with the love of food, nature, and mom!

Caprese Sandwich

This recipe is proof that delicious food doesn't have to be complicated. The homemade focaccia really kicks this recipe up a notch.

Love & Lemons

Layered Picnic Salad In A Jar

No mess, no fuss, just easy to eat deliciousness. This recipe is a take on the classic seven layer dip with a Mexican flair.

Lavender & Lovage

Chicken Picnic Pie

Aren't these the cutest? They are crispy, cheesy, and ever so divine!

Best Recipes

Strawberry & White Chocolate Blondies

The perfect packable picnic dessert!

Seasons and Suppers

 Grilled  Chicken Strawberry Salad

Dressed with a homemade poppyseed dressing, this recipe sounds divine to me. Make it ahead of time, then pack it up, and dress it on the spot.

How Sweet Eats

Berry Slab Pie

Planing a picnic for a crowd? This is the perfect dessert loaded with fresh berries. It's easy to make, transport, and eat!
Wood & Spoon

Oven Fried Chicken

Growing up, we did family picnics often. And my Mom had to have her fried chicken packed or it wasn't a picnic. Here's a very simple recipe. The secret is in the buttermilk, which is how I make it.

TBR News

Handmade Wicker Basket

So charming and the perfect size for a picnic for four. It comes complete with dinnerware. Nicely priced for gifting.

Etsy

BLT Tomato Salad

If you have fried chicken, you have to have potato salad! But this is not your grandmother's recipe. Here's a twist on an old classic. There's no mayo! But there is bacon and tomatoes. The lettuce has been replaced by mint. How interesting!

Heather Christo

Picnic Style Brie and Prosciutto Sandwich

The little patisserie across the street makes a delicious one of these. I haven't tried it., but I hear it is wonderful. The secret sauce is Balsamic Fig Vinaigrette.

Half Baked Harvest

Lemon Loaf Starbucks Copycat Recipe

Have you had it yet? I experienced it once and it was pretty darn good. It's super moist, slightly dense, with the zestiest glaze topping.

Broma Bakery

The Ultimate Wicker Picnic Basket

Now this is picnicing with style! The basket contains everything you will need for a grand time.

Williams Sonoma

Pimiento Cheese with Salt-and-Pepper Butter Crackers
This recipe reminds me of my southern mom. She made it all of the time. Southern chef, Carla Hall makes her own crunchy crackers to go along with super yummy spread. Some picnics could happen with just this and a bottle of wine.

Food and Wine

Strawberry Lemonade Cookies

These are made with box cake mixes, so they must be very easy. They look crunchy on the outside but I bet they are soft on the inside. 

TBSP

Puff Pastry Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Quiche

Loving the idea of a quiche for a picnic. They are delicious room temp or warm. And the puff pastry is so much easier than making your own flour crust.

Foodie Crush

Lemon Key Lime Pie Bars

Here's how to have a pretty picnic. If these sweet and salty sensations taste half as good as they look, they are a must make.

Half Baked Harvest

Thai Zoodle Salad

Here's a quick, healthy and satisfying salad. I might add colorful, too. All of the good for you veggies are tossed in a yummy peanut dressing.

The Modern Proper

My Drap Napkins

My pal, Mollie and I discovered these cotton muslin napkins years ago. They come in a roll, like paper towels do. You have the option to dispose of them or wash and reuse. They really are picnic perfect. Many styles, sizes and colors at

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Growing up, picnics happened often, even if just in the back yard. I remember the smell of Mom's lilac bushes and her crispy fried chicken. And that is the best part of picnics, you can enjoy one anywhere ~ the park, the beach, at the lake, or in your own backyard. Pack up these easy to transport, picnic perfect recipes, and enjoy the most delicious outdoor meals, all Summer long.

Avocado Summer Rolls
{ Vegan & Gluten Free }
These wonderful wraps feature peaches and veggies. But the best part of the recipe is the creamy coconut basil dipping sauce!
Love & Lemons

Wicker Picnic Basket
The ultimate in picnic provisions! It is stocked with style. You won't believe what it comes with. Picnic perfect and only sold at
Williams Sonoma

The Best Lemon Bars
Wow, do these luscious lemon bars look good! I think I could eat the entire pan myself. They feature a shortbread crust with a perfectly tart lemon layer. 
Broma Bakery

Fried Chicken & Cole Slaw Rolls
You will need to start this recipe a day ahead, but, doesn't it look worth the wait? Both the chicken and the coleslaw feature buttermilk.
Gourmet Traveller

Antipasto Mozzarella Sandwich with Lemon Pesto

Feeling fancy? Everything is better
 with pesto.

Half Baked Harvest

Strawberry Gin Lemonade

What's a picnic without lemonade? Mix in some gin and strawberries or vodka, and suddenly the picnic becomes a party.

How Sweet Eats

Mario Luca Giusti

Acrylic Dinnerware

I have always lusted after these pretty pieces. They really can elevate your average picnic. Shatterproof and 

ever so stylish.

Alchemy Fine Home

Zip Up Picnic Tote
This little blanket folds up in a flash and becomes a terrific tote. It's comfy and water wicking. Cancel your dinner reservation, and go on a 
picnic instead. 
Food52

Barbecue Potato Chips
Said to be the best "dam barbecue potato chips we ever had." They are smoky and salty, and just a little bit sweet. I bet you can't have just one.
Leites Culinaria

Eggplant, Prosciutto, and Pesto Pressed Picnic Sandwiches
I really rarely eat bread, but ciabatta looks especially good. These sammies have style!
Host The Toast

Fudgy Gluten Free Cream Cheese Brownies
My favorite way to make brownies  is with cream cheese. Instant coffee or espresso powder deepens the 
chocolate flavor.
Epicurious

Rattan Wine Tote
A picnic without wine is.....just lunch. Tote your favorite bottle in this chic carrier. Take an extra 25% off the sale price with Code: EXTRA25
Mark & Graham

Strawberry Crumb Bars 
Fresh and fabulous, these bars are the perfect picnic dessert. That crust and topping looks just wonderful!
Flavor Mosaic

Chicken Bacon Pressed Picnic Sandwiches
Don't these make a pretty platter? The ingredients are fresh and amazing. The best component has got to be the raspberry honey mustard!
Host The Toast

Blueberry Hand Pies
Made by hand, and no bigger than the palm of your own hand. I love the idea of these "cutie pies."
Bon Appetit

Pan Bagnat: Le French Tuna
 Salad Sandwich
This is the sandwich version of salade Nicoise. I love the colors and textures.
Food52

Tomato and Watermelon Bites

Serve these beautiful bites with a napkin. They are juicy! This recipe is a bit like Gazpacho, but in solid form.
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