From NBC's Today show on Wednesday July 2, 2008
Food writer Mark Bittman shows TODAY's Matt Lauer some quick and tasty picnic ideas.
Watch the segment from TODAY Now that summer is here for real, it's time to break out the picnic basket and have your meals alfresco.
One of the main challenges for picnics is making your food easily transportable. Here are some ideas for portable side dishes that will perk up any picnic. Containers are key to having a successful picnic. Who wants to deal with leaky paper bags and soggy food? Take a look at these essentical picnic accessories.
There's nothing worse than finding yourself in the park and discovering that you have forgotten one key item for your picnic. Make sure you take a look at the picnic checklist before you set out into the wild. You also don't want to find yourself with food that easily spoils, so these picnic recipe ideas are sure to be pleasing.
Picnics are supposed to be fun; isn't that what summer is all about? But they do require some careful planning. In preparation for summertime days of outdoor dining, here are some things to consider before you venture out.
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