Picnic

Picnic by Ryland Peters & Small offers a bright and breezy collection of temptingly transportable recipes perfect for alfresco eating.

There’s nothing quite like eating outdoors in warm weather. Freedom from your usual dining routines, fresh air, and a sense of easy living and relaxation just cannot be beaten. So spread out a blanket on the grass or sand, kick off your shoes, and unpack delicious homemade foods to enjoy with family or friends.

Summer is the ultimate season for picnicking—whether it's a gathering with friends in the park, a relaxed brunch for two in the garden, a nighttime open-air concert, or an affordable lunch for a family day out. Picnic foods should, of course, always be colourful, tempting, and delicious, but just as importantly, practical to transport, require minimum effort when unpacked, and necessitate as little as possible in the way of utensils. Packaging waste and plastic use should be kept to a minimum.

The ideas in the book feature recipes for sharing boards, pasta, rice, and grain salads that just require a fork, chilled soups, bite-sized snacks, and treats, as well as refreshing drinks to enjoy in the sunshine. Whether you are packing a cool box for the car, hopping on your bicycle with a basket, or hitting the beach with a full hamper, you'll find all the recipe inspiration you need in this perfect collection of summer recipes.