Sunday, October 27, 2013

Essentials That All Unique Picnic Baskets Should Have

By Rachael Gutierrez


Laid back summer afternoons are an ideal time for picnics. However, all the preparations required for the meals leave people wondering what they should pack in a basket. The good news is that putting a little effort in advance will pay off when a family decides to go for an impromptu outdoors dinner. Below is a look at the essentials of unique picnic baskets to get someone started on a summer laden with fun meals set outside.

Each family should have a well-stocked basket in handy. The family may be planning to have fried chicken at a park or sandwiches at a beach prior to an evening of fireworks. Whatever the case, there is something nice about a family spreading out a blanket and coming together for a meal. Picnic baskets seem to have come a long way. As much as traditional woven baskets are ideal for non-perishable food, plates and utensils, they really are not good enough for protecting most of the things a family may want to eat.

An insulated basket can be a better choice. There are new models have cooler-like technology in a way that they can cool food at safe temperatures for about three hours. If the owner stuffs ice packs in them, they can even cool for longer.

As soon as the best basket has been gotten, proper stocking should be done to take advantage of last minute outings. There are a couple of options here, one being convenient in that disposable cups, flatware and plates are used. The other option is much economical in that reusable utensils are used. A family that cannot choose any of the two options can use green utensils made from recycled materials such as bamboo. Such materials are not only environment friendly, but also an affordable alternative.

Whatever is chosen, the family should ensure the picnic basket is always fully stocked and raring to go. One can in a way create a kit that allows them to just pick it up and go out without having to worry whether everything that is needed is there or not.

The basket is then cleaned together with the reusable utensils that have become dirty along the way, then dried. Once the cleaning is finished, it should be restocked in readiness for the coming outing.

As much as what is actually eaten on picnics varies, there are certain things that should always be there in hand. A well-stocked basket should have plates, cups, flatware, sanitizing wipes, salt and pepper. It can also contain a number of rocks to weigh down the corners of tablecloths or blankets, a hand sanitizer, individual packets of mayo, ketchup and mustard, together with straws. If there is a toddler or baby in the family, a spare bib can be carried, as well as garbage bags and a paring knife.

Once the unique picnic baskets are stocked, it is just a matter of throwing in some food for a family meal on the go. Things can be made easier by keeping the basket in the car trunk and the family will never think twice about last minute picnics again.




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