Picnics vary a great deal from place to place, but many aspects of picnicking are universal.
In our society, a picnic is family time, a time for everyone to come together and share a meal outdoors on a crisp, warm, beautiful day under the branches of a shady tree, resting on the cool, fresh grass.
What makes picnics so different across the world is not the feeling of joy, love, or freedom that accompanies them, but the sheer variety of foods that can be brought to them.
As we look throughout the world we realize that there are so many nations on the globe, each with their own customs and beliefs that significantly contribute to their picnicking individuality.
For instance, if you lived on the East coast of the United States, your idea of picnicking might be a thermos full of hot clam chowder, an assortment of sweet meats, and a variety of delicious cheeses; whereas a picnicker on the West coast might enjoy some delectable sushi or luscious lobster with some fine Napa Valley white wine.
It may be safely assumed, however, that most picnicking in the United States is enjoyed with some form of a rich, pungent, wine.
Some common foods generally taken on picnicking expeditions are: oJuicy prime cut steaks, steaming baked potatoes, hearty salads, and green vegetables oMouth-watering lamb kebabs, steamed jasmine rice, and chopped, fried potatoes oSucculent pork chops, tender corned beef, and buttery delicious mashed spuds oDelectable hot dogs, corndogs, usually served with savory mustard, relish, and ketchup oDelightful chilled sorbet, café glacé, and fruit mixed with frozen yogurt oFluffy pastries, sweet cakes, and crumbly, warm cookies Sandwiches are also very popular, easy, and quick ways to accommodate all tastes of the group.
They are ideal for traveling and can simply be packed into a picnic basket.
With your favorite hot coffee, tea, or cool refreshing soft drinks, you're on your way to the perfect picnic day.