The Art of Picnics: Seasonal Outdoor Entertaining (Picnic Ideas, Party Cooking, Outdoor Entertainment)

by Alanna O'Neil

Overview

Gourmet Grazing for the Great Outdoors—Picnic Ideas For Your Picnic Basket

“Full of fun tips to bring gatherings outside; the recipes, practical tips, and styling inspiration makes me want to make every meal a picnic.” —Elizabeth Minchilli, author of The Italian Table

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What could be the hidden key to health and happiness? It may just be tucked away in your picnic basket. The Art of Picnics encourages you to take a break from your fast-paced life to pick up a picnic basket, and reconnect with nature.

Find perfect picnic ideas for seasonal eating.There’s nothing more satisfying than yummy picnic foods and fun outdoor activities. If you’re yearning for tranquility and the charm of nature, make your backyard your own special retreat! With a bounty of family-style food recipes for foodies of all skill levels, The Art of Picnics offers a new perspective on traditional picnics.

Easy to follow recipes for outdoor entertaining. The Art of Picnics is a beautiful accessible guide to create a fun outdoor gathering. Whether it’s cooking during the day for an upcountry lunch or preparing for a twilight gathering, you’ll capture a spark of outdoor adventure with these seasonal picnic ideas. 

Inside you’ll find:

• Décor ideas with woven rugs, crate tables, mismatched china, plush pillows
• Planning recommendations like fresh-cut blooms, wine, and artisanal bread
• An outdoor cookbook full of one-of-a-kind recipes for sandwiches, grazing boards, and more!

If you’re looking for charcuterie books, a picnic snacks cookbook, or recipes for food on the go—or enjoyed Platters and Boards, The Camp Cookout, or Paris Picnic Club—then you’ll love The Art of Picnics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781642506464
Publisher:	Mango Media
Publication date:	09/14/2021
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	621,789
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Alanna O’Neil is a photographer and creative director. As a food stylist, she has worked alongside several brands, restaurants, and PR companies like The Spruce, Infatuation, QNY Creative, and others. Alanna’s published works can be found in Table Magazine and Home. A Vermont native, she lives in Maui.

Table of Contents

Preface 11

Prepare & Gather 15

Pop Up & Pantry Picnics 25

Seasonal Spreads 33

Spring 53

En Rein Air 55

Spring Showers 69

"Early Morning Rendezvous 79

An Invitation to Tea 93

Summer 103

Upcountry Lunch 105

La Dolce Vita 117

Mauka to Makai 127

A Sunday Kind of Love 139

Stargazer Soirée 149

Autumn 159

A Day in the Orchard 161

The Mountains Are Calling 177

Winter 187

Snowshoe Through the Woods 189

A Day on the Hill 201

The Parting Glass 213

Acknowledgements 215

About the Author 217

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Whether you chose a basket or a brown paper bag, the ideas and inspiration she offers up in this transporting book will make your next outdoor meal a treat.” —Suzanne Lenzer, author of Graze: Inspiration for Small Plates and Meandering Meals

“There’s nothing I love more than a good meal outdoors with friends and Alanna offers ideas that are not only gorgeous but totally doable. With so many simple recipes to make picnics a little extra special, this book will be my go-to for casual gatherings!” —Erin Gleeson, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest Feast

“Alanna has created the most beautiful cookbook for inspiring adventures in the great outdoors with life-enriching seasonal recipes and stories from her kitchen. I love her narratives and the way this book makes me feel. Simply joyful!” —Emily Scott, chef and author of Sea & Shore

“An enchanting book celebrating two of my favourite things: food and the outdoors, and a wonderful reminder of how simple things can provide so much pleasure.” —Letitia Clark, author of Bitter Honey: Recipes and Stories from Sardinia

“Full of fun tips to bring gatherings outside; the recipes, practical tips, and styling inspiration makes me want to make every meal a picnic.” —Elizabeth Minchilli, author of The Italian Table

Editorial Reviews

Whether you chose a basket or a brown paper bag, the ideas and inspiration she offers up in this transporting book will make your next outdoor meal a treat.” —Suzanne Lenzer, author of Graze: Inspiration for Small Plates and Meandering Meals

“There’s nothing I love more than a good meal outdoors with friends and Alanna offers ideas that are not only gorgeous but totally doable. With so many simple recipes to make picnics a little extra special, this book will be my go-to for casual gatherings!” —Erin Gleeson, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest Feast

“Alanna has created the most beautiful cookbook for inspiring adventures in the great outdoors with life-enriching seasonal recipes and stories from her kitchen. I love her narratives and the way this book makes me feel. Simply joyful!” —Emily Scott, chef and author of Sea & Shore

“An enchanting book celebrating two of my favourite things: food and the outdoors, and a wonderful reminder of how simple things can provide so much pleasure.” —Letitia Clark, author of Bitter Honey: Recipes and Stories from Sardinia

“Full of fun tips to bring gatherings outside; the recipes, practical tips, and styling inspiration makes me want to make every meal a picnic.” —Elizabeth Minchilli, author of The Italian Table

From the Publisher