{"id":4034,"date":"2015-06-05T14:45:25","date_gmt":"2015-06-05T20:45:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=4034"},"modified":"2015-06-05T14:45:25","modified_gmt":"2015-06-05T20:45:25","slug":"picnicking-on-a-theme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/picnicking-on-a-theme\/","title":{"rendered":"Picnicking on a Theme"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What wistful afternoon spent outdoors isn&#8217;t made better by a picnic? While you can always get by with some of the old standbys\u2014e.g., PB&amp;Js, watermelon, potato chips, lemonade\u2014it&#8217;s always fun to approach your empty basket with a wild sense of adventure. We are venturing into nature, after all.<\/p>\n<p>For inspiration, check out our themed picnic packages below\u2014and get packing!\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Picnic-spread-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Picnic-spread-2.jpg\" alt=\"picnic\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4050\" height=\"558\" width=\"371\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>THE FRENCH BASKET<br \/>\n<\/strong>Don your finest beret, toss a Parisian-knotted scarf over your shoulder and add a certain\u00a0<em>je ne sais quois<\/em> to your next picnic outing with this delectable basket.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 1em;\">\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><em><strong>What to gather:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Sparkling cider or wine<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Baguette<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Assortment of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seriouseats.com\/2012\/05\/french-cheeses-to-know-comte-tomme-roquefort-fromage-camembert-chevre.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">French cheeses<\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Champagne grapes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>THE JAPANESE BASKET<br \/>\n<\/strong>Roll up your picnic blanket, pack it in the car. Roll up some sushi, pack it in the basket!<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 1em;\">\n<p><b><i>What to gather:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sushi rolls with wasabi, ginger and soy sauce (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/ASL1G5CDUiiltnfSGGF9LDLXb65Hp-IS1K37YJKDaRraCSQUY3FCVts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY version \u00bb<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Edamame with spring rolls<\/li>\n<li>Mochi ice cream balls (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.justonecookbook.com\/mochi-ice-cream\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY version \u00bb<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Japanese iced tea or cold sake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>THE MEDITERRANEAN BASKET<br \/>\n<\/strong>Transport yourself to the Mediterranean seaside with this fresh (and refreshing) spread.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 1em;\">\n<p><em><strong>What to gather:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.justataste.com\/2014\/05\/greek-pasta-salad-red-wine-vinaigrette-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greek pasta salad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/allrecipes.com\/recipe\/artichoke-bruschetta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Artichoke bruschetta<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hummus with fresh veggies<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/italian-sodas-279729\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Italian soda<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>THE AMERICAN BASKET<br \/>\n<\/strong>All food items you&#8217;re likely to find at your local American drive-thru. Don&#8217;t forget the condiments!<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 1em;\">\n<p><em><strong>What to gather:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sliders (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470918355718\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY version \u00bb<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>French fries (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/351210470918355567\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DIY version \u00bb<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>Apple slices<\/li>\n<li>Lemonade or soda<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>BONUS &#8220;OUT-OF-THE-BASKET&#8221; IDEA: PICNIC ON A STICK<br \/>\n<\/strong>This one&#8217;s easy and fun. Simply build an entire picnic around food skewers! Anything goes, really, but here are suggestions for a full course.<\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-left: 1em;\">\n<p><em><strong>What to make:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/524810162799717274\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rainbow fruit kabob<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/caprese-salad-kabobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caprese salad kabobs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/meat--n--potato-kabobs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Meat &#8216;n&#8217; Potato kabobs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sheknows.com\/food-and-recipes\/articles\/1038463\/dessert-kebab-recipes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One of these mouthwatering dessert kabobs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong><em>For more ideas, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pinsbyra\/picnic-inspiration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Picnic Inspiration board<\/a> on Pinterest!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What wistful afternoon spent outdoors isn&#8217;t made better by a picnic? 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