Picnic Date

[Void]

I've never been on a picnic and I let my big mouth ask someone on a picnic date. What do I need? What kind of food? what kind of drink? Please help

 

[bobsgirl]

Picnics are wonderful, and they can be as simple or as fancy as you like. Mr. bobsgirl and I used to picnic at the park when we were first married (awww...) with peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and grapes.
Finger foods are best, I think, so you don't have to mess around with silverware and stuff. Cubes or slices of cheese, sliced French bread, and fruit would be yummy. Or get take-out from a good deli. And just so you don't spend the following day in the bathroom with food poisoning, remember to keep cold things cold.

Where are you picnic-ing? I'm envious. Think I'll go find Mr.b and see if he wants to dine al fresco

Have a great time!

 

[Void]

probably in a forest preserve. Thanks for the advice ..should I ask her what kind of foods she wants or do I surprise her?

 

[crazybbwgirl]

You might want to check if she's a vegitarian or anything? Maybe a bottle of wine?

 

[Wolf_Song]

I've never been on a picnic and I let my big mouth ask someone on a picnic date. What do I need? What kind of food? what kind of drink? Please help

There is several ways to handle this, either getting all items together and preparing them yourself or getting assistance.


Basic items list;

Picnic Basket, Picnic Blanket, Wine Glasses, Utensils, Napkins, Champagne/ non alchoholic equivalent or both, meal with dessert

Meal;

Can be fancier and served on plates or more simpler fare with the above recommendations of finger foods by bobsgirl being an excellent idea

Optional items;

Umbrella for rough weather or shielding her from sun, flowers or gift(s) if you feel comfortable doing so, music



A concession stand in a park works to with sharing a special location or viewpoint you wish to share with her.

If you choose to gather all items yourself then its a bit more work the first time.. but after that it gets easier.

Also one can purchase basic above mentioned items with a picnic basket or cooler ( some areas hotter then others ) and there are insulated picnic baskets in many areas to. Then take the basket to a dining establishment and tell the management that you want. With allowances for variety, her possibly being a vegetarian, allergies she may have and other considerations which these professionals can think of.

Other than that I hope the picnic goes wonderful for you both. As like all things the first time in any thing isnt always the easiest but can make for great memories.

Good Luck

 

[Pinmonkey]

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_15279,00.html

The above link is a great recipe for fried chicken. Make the chicken yourself. Get a picnic basket (if you don't have one), pack it with the fried chicken, napkins, a bottle of white wine (if you both, or more importantly, she fancies it), a thick blanket to sit on, some plates, and a few of those handy wipe things.

I believe she'll appreciate the trouble you went through to find the recipe and cooking the food. Good luck.

 

[English Lady]

All the above is great advice, i think picnics are lovely and very romantic! Make sure you pack plenty of food but don't pack too much that carring your picnic would be difficault! Although i am sure it'd be lovely to be surprised by the food, if you don't know if she has any allergies or anything you're probably best asking her beforehand.

I say keep it simple and you can't go wrong!


enjoy your picnic!

 

[It'sasecret]

Keep things such as weather, bugs, proximity (sp.?) to bathroom all in mind. Someone else mentioned handy wipes, I was thinking the same exact thing, they are a must! Don't forget a bottle opener if you are bringing wine. Fresh fuit, with maybe some whipped cream would make a great dessert. I would go with finger sandwiches or something similiar to eat. Nothing that requires a knife or fork.

 

[Void]

Thank you for the advice. The date is a week from today so keep any advice you have coming. Thank you again, I'm sure she will enjoy this picnic.

 

[D's mariposa]

Hmmm.. Picnic dates...

I usually go for finger foods, soda and ice water, and a blanket is way important. Also, we usually snag a few pillows. Sunscreen, especially if you end up in an isolated enough place to go nekkid.. Nekkid in the woods on a warm sunny day with just your sweetie.. Life is good....