Spring is in ze air at last… And we are in love with nature and all that it offers!
Why not take the opportunity to host a pimped out picnic with a bunch of friends this weekend?!
The art of picnicking is (not surprisingly) a European tradition, one that dates back to Medieval times in 14th century England. However, the actual word origin is attributed to our French Friends (bien sûr). The verb “piquer” which means pic or peck. The first usage of the word was traced to a 16th century French text describing a group of people dining in a bistro who brought their own wine. In the beautiful weather the bistro was replaced by a field in the countryside or a park in the city and in addition to wine one would bring a dish to share; hence the origin of the word “potluck”.
A picnic can be as simple as sticking a sandwich and a bottle of wine in your knapsack with a blanket… As long as you are out in nature—you’re picnicking!
However, here at OMFG we have a love for the elaborate and creative…. So PIMP out that picnic.
- Replace the traditional blanket with a rug you found at a yard sale!
- Stick your baguette bread in a ornate planter.
- Do you dare to set up a firepit?
To pimp out your picnic one must plan and be creative. Must Haves:
- Blanket (or a antique rug!)
- Picnic Basket or tote
- Food (sandwiches or prepared foods from your fav grocer)
- Beverages (Wine/beer, or Lemonade, Ice Tea)
- Corkscrew/bottle opener for the beverages
- PLASTIC cups and plates. (love the idea of fine china but don’t like the idea of broken china and trip to ER; use discretion!)
- Music (optional but a nice Chopin in the background or vampire weekend adds a nice dimension)
- Sunscreen (a MUST!)
- Bug Spray (ditto above)
- A book, frisbee, wiffle ball (for added entertainment)
- Plastic bags/ garbage bags
So pull together a fun email and invite your friends to join you al fresco and challenge them in getting creative and pimp out that picnic!
