Many of us are feeling bummed about the lack of activities and events this summer, but socially-distanced picnics are the perfect solution. You can even individually wrap your favorite picnic foods and bring your own beverages. From eco-friendly essentials to mouth-watering recipes, we’ve rounded up all of our best summer picnic content below. Enjoy! If […]
The longest day of the year — June 21, also known as summer solstice — offers the perfect opportunity to shake off any lingering cold weather blues, soak in the late-day warmth, and watch the sun disappear over the horizon. Don’t have plans? We’ve come up with some easy ways to help you throw your […]
The longest day of the year — June 21, also known as summer solstice — offers the perfect opportunity to shake off any lingering cold weather blues, soak in the late-day warmth, and watch the sun disappear over the horizon. Don’t have plans? We’ve come up with some easy ways to help you throw your […]
Summer is here, which means picnic season is upon us, and in my book, picnics mean chicken. Whether fried, barbecued, or roasted, and served warm, hot, or cold, it’s what I crave when I’m sitting on a blanket on Ravinia’s Great Lawn, or at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park. Happily, we are living in […]
Now that school and the cold streak are finally ending, everyone is looking for ways to enjoy the summer sun. One classic way to get family and friends outside is with the promise of a picnic. Too often, however, we get stuck in the rut of standard pasta salads in plastic tupperware. Check out these […]
Yes, summer is here and we’re ready for al fresco anything! As the season finally changes, our thoughts stray to outdoor concerts and picnics with friends, because everyone knows that food always tastes better outdoors. Next time you’re looking for just the right assortment of snacks and beverages to bask in the summer sun, or […]
No one wants sit through a concert—no matter how special—on an empty stomach.
This week, get summer spontaneous.
When you pack a picnic lunch, you want to bring sandwiches, salads and munchies not E. coli, Salmonella or Listeria. Here are some food safety tips that are especially important in summer when warmer temperatures allow bacteria to reproduce rapidly.
