Use plastic coolers to pack your favorite outdoor foods ...and you're ready to picnic.

Whether you're planning a family get-together, a romantic getaway on a beach blanket - or a full-blown company picnic for the entire staff - a picnic is great way to just kick back, relax and casually pick at a prepared feast in beautiful surroundings.

In 17th century France, pique-nique roughly translated to "potluck" as each invited guest packed a favorite dish to share with friends and family in a city park.

Today, tranporting food to a favorite outdoor spot takes a bit of planning, safety precautions and, of course, some great ideas for picnic recipes to enjoy a la fresco.

Around the Web, find great picnic recipes and menus with lots of good tips & how to's on what else to pack, plus related food safety tips and additional ideas for summer outdoor feasting.

Have fun!

More picnic ideas & recipes around the Web:

Picnic Planning at Picnic Portal - One-stop browsing for everything you need to know, including ideas for romantic picnics, family fun, related games & activities, food ideas and recipes, plus links to building your own DIY picnic table.

Picnics, Barbecues & Cookouts - Recipes, Tips, How To Instructions - Excellent guide to outdoor festivities with Top Ten reasons for having a picnic, overviews of traditional picnic foods, packing checklist, complete recipes and lots of related resources. ..

Cooks.com - Picnic Recipes - Pages of complete recipes for traditional favorites including easy coleslaw & potato salads, main meals, picnic cakes & desserts.

BBC Food - Picnics - More expert tips on what to bring, how to prepare, easy shortcuts, menu & recipe ideas, drink suggestions & food safety tips.

Romantic Picnic for Two - Easy & carefree ideas with complete menu & recipes, plus follow the link to more on romantic picnic foods.

Summer Picnic Food Ideas - Good, general advice on what to bring along with a recipe for Picnic Pitas.

How to Plan a Beach Picnic - Step-by-step guide to a wind & water-free get together at the beach, with tips on choosing the right spot, packing & food preparation, from EHow.com.

Pack Safety in Your Picnic Basket - Practical, common-sense tips on food preparation, packing, storing & handling with related links to tail-gate party & barbecued food safety.

Company Picnic - Party411.com features a complete how-to for planning a perfect picnic with ideas for fun & games, team building activities & entertainment.

 

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