European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - July 15, 2007, Darmstadt, Hesse                                July 2007 u 9 i it co o c co 0 no 0 c picnic perfect tis the Ideal season to take that meal outdoors a Glass of wine in a country Meadow with your sweetheart by your stores oozing marshmallows at a Bonfire on the tuna Sand Wiches hitting the spot before a Mountain Vista at the Summit of a hiking the Al american picnic is a hassle to prepare but ohs rewarding when you dig surrounded by the great organize a picnic and youve got an instant party without having to clean your my family always lets go for a water Melon my dad would wed pile in the car with a a Bunch of napkins and a big that was mom and dad would spread out a Blan Ket and relax while the kids ran around in the Park until and with my Thrifty dad you count every Penny when you have 10 kids All Road trips started with packing a we dreaded hearing it was time to make the but we really enjoyed Roadside snacks with ice cold Root Beer bought at our first i have two favorite kinds of picnic the first is that great big family do that a potluck with All my cousins bringing their specialities potato Beer and Honey Barbecue even fresh peach my second favorite is the romantic i love surprising my husband with a Small Gour met the last one consisted of pinot Grigi poached Chicken tumbled into spinach tortillas with grilled Padilla chillies and Home made creamy Caesar a bulgarian feta cheese and pickled beets salad was a perfect so drag out that old Blanket and pack a any summer Day is a great Day for a what and How to pack theres no real secret to packing a its like taking your lunch to Only on a grand wrap sandwiches in Wax paper or Freezer paper so moist ingredients dont get shred cabbage and carrots for coleslaw and keep them in a plastic bag mix in your dress ing at the sometimes the food itself can be the con hollow out some make Waldorf salad and pack it Back secure Apple tops with hard boiled eggs make a swell picnic but keep them Cool and dont forget the seasoned give some thought to your Side its not the time for a Leafy salad that Wilts crud ites work much and pasta salads chock full of vegetables Are any vegetable dish that can be served at room temperature will be a hit Green Beans in a Zippy Copper pennies marinated pickled vegetables put them up overnight in a brine made from equal parts seasoned Rice wine vinegar and Cool add spices and youve got almost instant if youve never made German potato try it for your next picnic Bacon vinegar Oil it keeps much better than May based the main course and dessert if you plan to make sure your marinated meats stay away from the fresh foods so there is no risk of or better Cook everything on the Grill at Home and then just heat it up at the gourmet food stores sell whole Racks of ribs in Barbecue and there a Delight to eat and for opt for brownies and cakes Are Tough to pack unless youve got plenty of room and some cardboard bakery pies can be Good if there not too i once brought my homemade Apple pie to my husbands company picnic in a plastic cake it was the hit of the evening because it was entirely and always remember your Basic Foo safety rules keep hot foods hot and cold foods nows the time to invest in a big cooler or insulated both items come in tillable which Are great when youre walking Long keep that in mind when youre buying tickets for outdoor after youve packed the Check around the garage for your Frisbee or a foam both Are a great Way to pass the time while wait ing for burgers and dogs to Milwaukee journal