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When the weather warms up and flowers bloom, people start thinking of enjoying the great outdoors. Picnics are a great way to get out in the sunshine and enjoy the warmer months. Chances are you already have all of the equipment required for a successful picnic – if you have a blanket, and a cooler, you have what you need.

The setting is up to personal preference. Whether you like meadows or beaches, rocky terrain or manicured gardens, you’ll want to do a bit of planning. While you could just toss food into a cooler and head out, the experience would not be enjoyable. Instead, do a bit of planning and make for a memorable experience. Here are some suggestions for special picnic foods:

Potato salad: Potato salad is a picnic staple, and for good reason. There are different varieties of potato salad for every taste. You can get sweet or savory potato salad. Any type you choose will stay flavorful and light even after several hours in a cooler. Better still, you can whip up potato salad at home easily or pick some up at your neighborhood deli to save time.

Watermelon: Watermelon is a great choice for picnics. Most everyone loves watermelon, because it is sweet and refreshing. Kids especially tend to love a nice red slice of watermelon. There is very little cleanup required, also, because you hold the rind to eat it and don’t need utensils or even plates.

If you want to make it easier to serve the melon, you can always cut up the fruit before you leave home. Cut it into cubes and store in Tupperware, in the cooler. If you don’t want to take the time and trouble to cut it up, purchase pre-packed watermelon at the store.

Bread and cheese: Round out your picnic menu with some bread and cheese. It is a hearty, easy option that is delicious and easy. Simply go to the store and pick up a loaf of a sturdy, crusty bread like a baguette, and choose a type of cheese. Slice both bread and cheese at home and pack up for easy eating once you’re at your picnic location.

Deviled eggs: Deviled eggs are popular and taste great. They work in a variety of settings, but some are better than others. Picnics are perfect settings for deviled eggs.

After all, deviled eggs are finger foods. They can be eaten in one or two bites, and are not difficult or messy to handle. They also have a pleasingly creamy texture, but also include some crunch.

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