Picnics, Come Rain or Come Shine
/Picnic baskets conjure up images of wholesome family fun and romantic lunch dates set on a provincial countryside. But just as backpacks and luggage have been morphed and streamlined throughout the years, so too has the classic picnic basket. Manly men who like to pack food and drink on their outings, rejoice!
In the summer months, the Better Farm crowd rarely goes anywhere without packing a cooler. It's convenient, if not wholly practical or fashionable. Coolers can be cumbersome when you're packing a kayak; they can be awkward to carry on a hike; and they can be downright annoying when you're trying to tailgate or look cool at
or
. So I was thrilled to discover the release of
, which leave your hands free as you get to your picnicking destination. You can go as basic or lavish as you like; whether you're packing some Busch beer for cliff-jumping or wine and cheese for a romantic getaway.
Our favorite picnic basket we found was the
;
which dazzled us by coming with all the components of a gourmet picnic basket without the frills. We like that very much (this is sort of a no-frills kind of crowd). As we wait for the weather to warm up, don't be surprised if we report live from an indoor picnic held in none other than Better Farm's library. Actually, that's not such a bad idea. Check
for some tips on having your own indoor picnic, ants and all.
(Is it completely obvious that this strangely balmy January weather has us chomping at the bit for spring? Thought so.)
Please remember to pack your
biodegradable disposable place settings
, to respect your surroundings, and to carry out what you carry in. Happy picnicking!
