Many of us remember going on picnics with family and friends as a child. Sharing a yummy meal and enjoying the outdoors, fond memories come to mind with the word "picnic." As we grow older, we sometimes forget the beauty and peacefulness of outdoor eating. Alanna O'Neil's book, The Art of Picnics: Seasonal Outdoor Entertaining, encourages readers to gather again in nature and enjoy the simplicity of picnics. Filled with simple advice, the author includes useful information on what the reader needs to start their picnicking adventure and how to pack food and other necessities. The author even includes information on how to choose a picnic basket or tote. The book is divided into four main sections, one for each season, with recipes and other pieces inspiration. One of my favorite features of this book is the picnicking advice and stories scattered throughout the entire book. The recipes do include quite a few ingredients so they may be more appealing to the avid cook or baker but they all sound absolutely delicious. This book is a great choice for any outdoors lover or someone seeking to increase their time spent outside. This book is available through the PINES system.
~Abigail C.