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Winter Holiday Picnic

 

A romantic picnic is a wonderful way to keep the spark alive in a relationship.  Unfortunately, if you live in an area that's cold most of the year, you might think this activity isn't available to you, but there are still many options to keep romance alive all year long.

Step 1 – Set the right mood:

 

Cold, winter months, especially during the holiday season, might actually be the perfect time for a picnic.  Plan for a cozy night alone - send the kids to a friend’s house, turn off the phone and the TV.  Make sure to hang all of your Holiday decorations, like a Christmas tree and colored or white lights to set the right mood.  Build a fire in your fireplace, light some candles, and turn on some romantic music – my favorite is anything by Frank Sinatra.

Step 2 – Choose the right picnic basket:
Having the right picnic basket can add elegance and sophistication to your special night.  Some of the most romantic picnic baskets are from Picnic Time’s English picnic basket collection, such as the Sandringham picnic basket, the Chardonnay picnic basket, or the Windsor picnic basket.

Of course, wine is an essential part of any picnic.  A suggestion for a red wine that works well for the holiday season is from Brotherhood Winery, the Holiday Spiced wine.  This wonderfully spicy and sweet red wine is a dessert all on it’s own.   You can heat the wine for extra flavor and warmth.  Keep this wine nice and toasty with one of our insulated picnic wine totes, like the Wine Duffle Driftwood, or choose a picnic basket with an insulated wine tote, like the Nottingham picnic basket. 

Step 3 – Pick the right menu:

 

Once you have your picnic basket, the next thing to do is fill it!  A great way to enjoy a picnic is with tasty finger foods.  Here’s some examples of items you can include in your picnic basket:

 

Cheese and Fruit

 

Spanakopita

 

Smoked salmon bites

 

Cranberry and cheese toasts

Step 4 – Focus on the right thing … each other:

 

Place your picnic basket on your picnic blanket and cozy up to your special someone.  Let the daily stresses melt away and remember what it’s like to gaze into each other’s eyes and appreciate every curve of their face, and every word they whisper.  Enjoy! 

For more tips like this, visit www.PicnicForYou.com

About the Author

Started in 2007, PicnicForYou.com is a subsidiary of El Greco Solutions, located in upstate New York. You can experience every season, and take joy in the changing weather in this region. There are many lakes and mountains that offer beautiful views as you relax with your picnic.

Picnic Time Q&A

What was the kids TV show in the 90's there was a segment called "time for a picnic?

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recipe for the spring season?

Does anyone have a recipe for a spring picnic? I go to a dinner in the park event planned just a friend and have no idea what to bring. I want to do something to suit the season. Do not say "go buy something at the store." were called homemade. thanks. i did not give the thumbs down, someone else did. all sound incredible. thanks. prove that I am a member of level 1 and not allowed to vote until level 2.

Beforee I made this pasta, and that fantastic ... is lemon (yellow reminds me of spring) and asparagus (a vegetable spring season) .. You can serve at room temperature this too .. Lemon Asparagus Pasta *** *** 1 1 / 2 pounds asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch-thick diagonal slices in a bow tie pound of pasta 3 tablespoons salt 3 / 4 cup butter 2 tablespoons cream of fresh lemon zest (from about 3 lemons) 1 / 4 cup fresh lemon juice 3 / 4 teaspoon salt 1 / 3 cup parsley, finely chopped fresh leaves Accompaniment: freshly grated Parmesan cheese PreparationIn a steamer set over boiling the steam asparagus, covered, until tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer asparagus to a colander and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Drain asparagus well. In a 6 quart kettle bring 5 gallons of salted water to boil pasta. In a skillet heat the butter-to 12 inches deep and cream over low-medium heat until the butter is melted and stir in zest, lemon juice and salt. Remove pan from heat and keep sauce warm and covered. Add pasta to boiling water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until al dente. Spoon of 4.1 cup pasta water into sauce and drain pasta in a colander. Immediately add the pasta and asparagus to sauce and cook over medium heat, stirring, 1 minute or until heated through. Add the parsley and salt and pepper to taste and mix well. Sprinkle pasta with a little Parmesan and serve more Parmesan on the side.