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What's in a picnic?
Extract from history.com "Picnic” comes from the French term “piquenique” which was used from the mid-1600s to describe gourmands who brought their own wine when dining out. But elegant meals outdoors were probably first eaten during the Middle Ages, when hunting became a vaourted pursuit of the leisure class. These medieval hunting feasts were depicted in artworks of the time, like the ballads of Robin Hood and the famous Bayeux tapestry.... read more. Picnics developed from moveable outdoor feasts for the wealthy and victorian garden parties to leisurely gatherings as we know today. An informal affair where everyone brings their own dish. Perhaps to "Pick...
Picnic with mother
The weather, at least here in London, is looking good for Mother's day this Sunday. Full Sun. If you've got run away toddlers and kids with ants in their pants a picnic might be 'relaxing' for everyone, or as relaxing as you're going to get without running away to a secret destination for the weekend without the kids. (Now there's an idea). Picnics are a great way for the family to get together and have some quality time. Take games you can play together, head out to some open space and of course pack some yummy food and perhaps a bottle...
Just getting out of the house!
Getting the kids out for a walk can be a time consuming business. We always picnic, of course. In our experience we've found it quicker to throw things in the rucksack and make the picnic when we get there. Along with Mia's top hot dog in a Thermos tip here are a few others. Find a good, compact cooler bag. We use a small rectangular one from Thermos. Keep a simple penknife in it. - Pop a whole avocado and a teaspoon in the bag.- Endive is compact and easy to carry, delicious crunch salad.- Spice things up with some radishes. They travel...
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