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Facts and figures
Some facts and figures regarding the Picnic Site
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couscous salad is ideal picnic food
couscous salad can be infinitely variable but this is one of my favourites
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Where to buy picnic baskets? Buy picnic baskets online here as well as lots of
This is where to buy picnic baskets and grab lots of free picnic ideas at the same time
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Links and resources
A list of links and resources, which I think you might find useful, interesting or fun.
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Ham Roll Ups
To make ham roll-ups, spread some 97% fat free deli or packaged ham slices with low fat cream cheese. You may slice up some green onion tops and mix
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Elderflower Cordial
Elderflower Cordial is the quintessential English summer drink - fresh and crisp, very easy to make and it's much cheaper to make it than buy it! The
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Eggplant Salad
This Armenian Eggplant Salad is my favorite and I hope you will enjoy it also. Ingredients: 1 med. red tomato, diced 2 tbsp. salad oil 1/4 cup
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Monsal Head, Derbyshire, England
Monsal Head is just off the A6 at Ashford in the Water. There are stunning views of the Valley from the car park (gets very busy at weekends) and
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So much picnic equipment to choose from!
With so much improvement in picnic equipment, there's no excuse not to eat out more often
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an antique picnic basket adds a touch of nostalgia to your picnic
an antique picnic basket was often made of wicker or tin and you can find some today to relive the picnics of yesteryear
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the best picnic gift basket or wine picnic basket can be found here
a picnic gift basket or wine picnic basket will be loved by all who receive it and you can even send it with a bespoke jigsaw!
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Site of the Week in the Sunday Times
A tiny bit of fame! The Picnic Site is featured in "Ingear" magazine, part of the Sunday Times, 23rd May 2009, as one of the Sites of the Week.
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a picnic barbecue is a great way to entertain and eat alfresco
Enjoy a picnic barbecue and try out some new recipes to eat alfresco
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safe grilling means cooking low and slow to make grilled meat healthy meat
safe grilling procedures minimizes the risk the risk of exposing yourself to grilling chemicals that can cause cancer
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olive oil can help create a healthy picnic as all types of olive oil are healthy
Olive oil is a unique and easy to use food accessory that tastes wonderful and is filled with vitamins and health benefits
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Picnic cook books are among my favourites on the kitchen shelf and here I recomm
My three favourite picnic cook books are by Claudia Roden, David Herbert and Jane Pettigrew and there are others on my list. Let me tell you about them.
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More romantic picnic ideas from the picnic site
romantic picnic ideas for lovers everywhere
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On the barbecue steak recipe search?
Barbecue steak recipe cooking tips, including types of steak to choose.
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Belfountain Conservation Area, Ontario, Canada
Belfountain Conservation Area in Ontario, Canada, is a wonderful area for picnics. The Credit river runs through it and it has wooded areas for long
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Turn your picnic recipe into your own web page on this site
Be acknowledged for your best picnic recipe by visitors from all over the world
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Add your picnic story
Have a picnic story to share? Do it here!
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For easy picnic food ideas think sandwiches, pitta pockets and bagels
Sandwiches, pittas and bagels are easy picnic food ideas when you have little or no time to prepare so check here for some great fillings
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These egg recipes for picnics should give you ideas
Try using these egg recipes for picnics - there's more than just hard-boiled eggs for picnics nowadays!
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Choose beetroot recipes for picnics. They may be a bit messy but oh that colour!
Discover beetroot recipes for picnics using raw and cooked beetroot. Say no to the pickled variety!
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Kids picnic games will encourage your children to let off steam
ideas for kids picnic games including races, hopscotch and water games
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Can you limbo dance?
A limbo contest is fun and very entertaining
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It’s springtime, Easter picnic time
An Easter picnic means fresh new food ideas
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Watercress is enjoyed widely as a food and herbal remedy
Watercress is a superb salad leaf but can also be used in soups, flans, dips and as a healthy garnish for meats and fish
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Become nuts about ginger beer!
Make your own ginger beer for good old-fashioned refreshment at your picnic and then try it in a cocktail too
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Pimms is a very British drink
Pimms recipes to try on your picnic
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