{"id":3336,"date":"2017-04-28T11:01:08","date_gmt":"2017-04-28T16:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apartmentsstaging.naproperties.com\/nap-cincinnati?p=3336"},"modified":"2017-04-28T11:01:08","modified_gmt":"2017-04-28T16:01:08","slug":"how-to-build-a-better-picnic-basket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apartmentsstaging.naproperties.com\/nap-cincinnati\/blog\/how-to-build-a-better-picnic-basket","title":{"rendered":"How to Build a Better Picnic Basket"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There&#39;s something so charming about packing a picnic lunch and setting out into a grassy park to enjoy it. Whether you&#39;re planning a picnic with your friends, your family, or your better half, these tips for building a better picnic basket will show you exactly what to bring along. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Plan your menu using dishes that travel easily. Sandwiches, salads, fried chicken, and cold pastas are all great options. <\/li>\n<li>Just because it&#39;s a casual meal doesn&#39;t mean you shouldn&#39;t bring appetizers! Bring some hard cheeses, nuts, spreads, and crusty breads and create your own cheese platter on the fly. <\/li>\n<li>Make some easy-to-eat desserts, such as cookies, brownies, or nice chocolate that pairs well with fresh fruit.<\/li>\n<li>Do all of the prep work for the foods at home. This means chopping any fruits and veggies, slicing the cheeses, preparing the sandwiches and tossing the salad.<\/li>\n<li>Pack the foods in sturdy containers. Plasticware is always a great choice, but you might also bring along glass bowls with plastic lids, baking tins, or re-useable plastic plates that are better for the environment than throwaway versions. <\/li>\n<li>Don&#39;t forget the utensils! Bringing your own from home is a great way to cut down on your post-picnic trash.<\/li>\n<li>As for the drinks, iced tea, lemonade, and sparkling water are all great options. You can pack them in mason jars with screw-on lids or large plastic jugs. <\/li>\n<li>Keep your picnic foods cool by investing in a lightweight cooler or an insulated bag. Place the sturdiest foods or containers at the bottom, and separate your layers of food with a cutting board or tray. <\/li>\n<li>Finally, spread out a blanket to keep the grass and bugs away from your food. That&#39;s all you need for the perfect picnic lunch for you and your loved ones to enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"pophld\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.marthastewart.com\/921442\/how-plan-picnic#210405\" target=\"_blank\">How to Plan a Picnic<\/a> [Martha Stewart]<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.bonappetit.com\/recipes\/slideshow\/picnic-food-recipes\" target=\"_blank\">Grab Your Woven Wood Basket Because These Recipes Are Picnic-Ready<\/a> [Bon Appetit]<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/2015\/05\/21\/picnic-packing-tips_n_1534291.html\" target=\"_blank\">How To Pack The Perfect Picnic<\/a> [HuffPost]<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/apartmentsstaging.naproperties.com\/nap-cincinnatiwp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/alcohol_1853380_640_640.jpg\" style=\"margin:0;padding:0;\" title=\"Pixabay\/Pexels\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin:0;padding:0;clear:both;\"><em>Public Domain\/<a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/en\/alcohol-blanket-celebration-1853380\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pixabay\/Pexels<\/a><\/em><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#39;s something so charming about packing a picnic lunch and setting out into a grassy park to enjoy it. 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