The Art of Picnics: Seasonal Outdoor Entertaining

by Alanna O'Neil

“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 #1 New Release in Salads 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 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 .

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Cooking

224 pages, Paperback

Published September 14, 2021

Reviews

[Fontelle Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

this book was so inspiring and beautiful. it enticed me to hopefully incorporate picnics and an admiration for nature while being with loved ones.

[Abigail C. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a beautiful book! The author does a splendid job of giving basic picnic advice in the beginning of the book and I found the section on picking out the right picnic basket/tote very helpful. Divided up into four sections based on the four seasons, each section includes recipes and inspiration for that season. The photography is gorgeous and makes just flipping through the book a delight. I also enjoyed the bits and pieces of picnicking advice and stories scattered throughout the book. The only reason I am giving this book 4 stars instead of five is because some of the recipes are bit more complicated than I like for picnic meals. If you are an avid cook or baker this most likely would not be a problem for you. Overall this is a great book and perfect for the those who love the outdoors or those who need a little picnic inspiration.

[Gaili Schoen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some of us still prefer to gather outdoors and The Art of Picnics: Seasonal Outdoor Entertaining by Alana O’Neill offers styling and recipe ideas for eating al fresco in a wide variety of settings. The Art of Picnics opens with suggestions for transporting, displaying and storing food you take on the road, as well as backyard picnic presentations. I’m a sucker for a spread served on a board or a plank, and when you add some cuttings from your garden (leaves, flowers, fruits, herbs, branches) and some delicious finger foods, an artful picnic is born. Categorized into the four seasons, the book’s Autumn pages transport you to orchard and mountain picnics with beet salad, apple turnovers, panini sandwiches and butternut squash soup. I love Autumn picnics: spreading a table cloth adorned with fall leaves, eating rustic foods while wrapped in a cozy auburn sweater. I can’t wait!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A beautiful book. A relaxing, inspiring, and joyful read