A picnic in summer is always a good idea. There's nothing like eating delicious food outside on a beautiful day. Be sure to read How to Pack a Picnic Basket before you, well, pack the basket! Food safety is important when you're toting perishable food away from home. So pay attention to the time; eat food within 2 hours, 1 hour if it's hot.

Enjoy the day!

Picnic in the Park Menu

• Muffuletta Sandwich
  Sandwiches are really good picnic food. You can make them ahead of time, they travel well, and they're delicious too. This special recipe has a homemade olive mixture.

• Crunchy Salmon Salad Sandwiches
  This easy sandwich spread is fresh and full of flavor and crunch. Serve it in pita breads or on whole wheat sandwich buns.
• Super Easy Fruit Salad
  Bring along some ice cream cones and serve this simple salad in them for a convenient and fun presentation.
• Peanut Blossom Cookies
  This fabulous classic recipe is even better when you follow my special instructions for using less flour and chilling the dough for a more tender cookie.
• My Mom's Oatmeal Cookies
  Hey, why not have two kinds of cookies for a special picnic! These are the cookies my Dad likes best. But not too much cinnamon!