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Having a picnic may seem like a wonderful idea, especially when the weather is right. Whether it’s a family outing or romantic meal for two, a picnic can be a great way to get some quality time in. However, the idea for a picnic may seem fun until you start preparing all the food just for it to sit in the basket. As well, sandwiches are known to get soggy before reaching your destination, so why not have a bit of family fun and make your meal during the picnic?

How to make your picnic, during the picnic

Meal prep before picnics can become such a chore. By the time you’re done prepping, you may not feel much like enjoying a picnic at all. Save yourself the trouble and have more fun instead by making the meals at your picnic spot. Write out the simple meals you can make and grab the ingredients needed for it. Fill your basket with these ingredients, grab a blanket to sit on, include plates, utensils, napkins, and cups and enjoy that picnic like it was meant to be.

Don’t forget the cutting board!

One of the most important things you will need to help prepare your food is a wood cutting board. This will give you a strong and sturdy surface to work on. Without a cutting board, you are left with a flimsy paper plate or even the soft ground under the blanket! They are also really reliable and easy to carry without worrying about it breaking. You can use it as a wonderful platter, as well as to lay out the ingredients easily for everyone to grab what they want. You can even invest in a personalized board for you and your family to use on every picnic from Wood Cutting Boards.

Meals that you can prepare during a picnic

• PEANUTBUTTER AND JELLY

Bring a loaf of bread, a jar of peanut butter, and a jar of jam or jelly and you’re set for one of the classics – peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Cutting boards help keep your bread in the same place while you smear that peanut butter and glaze the jelly on.

• DELI SANDWICHES

You can put together nearly any type of sandwich on your picnic! Cut up tomatoes fresh and bring the cooked bacon for lovely BLTs. Bring baguettes to fill with ham, turkey, cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes, or anything else you love for a fresh submarine. Lay your ingredients out on wooden cutting boards so people can pick and choose their ingredients themselves while making their own sandwiches.

• CHEESE AND CRACKERS

Use your cutting board as a platter for cheese and crackers. It makes for a nice rustic feel out of a simple snack to enjoy outdoors. Goes great with grapes and a glass of wine for a more intimate and romantic picnic.

• FRUIT AND VEGGIE SALADS WITH DIP

Chop up fresh fruit and veggies to bring along, mixing all your favourites to create a personalized salad of your choice. Include your favourite dips and dressings to make a fun outdoor fruit and veggie picnic.

Inspired to plan that picnic now, whether for family or romance? Than grab that basket of ingredients and find the perfect picnic spot. Don’t forget your extremely important cutting board. Don’t have one yet? Wood Cutting Boards can help you, they can even add a special touch with an engraving of your choosing. Check out our range of cutting boards for some ideas before your next picnic.