A MAGICAL BEACH PICNIC
“‘I don’t know if I should, but I judge people by their picnics’ ”
THE PERFECT BEACH PICNIC
Even Lady Cavendish would give this beach picnic five stars.
THE SPIRIT: A laid back, fuss-free adventure. For a quite, serene seaside experience, opt for late afternoon
THE FOOD: Think in small bites : individually wrapped veggie sandwiches, marcona almonds, grapes, berries, nectarines, watermelon, a Mediterranean salad and decadent chocolate chip cookies
THE TABLE: Beach blankets layered with a variety of lightweight, quick drying Turkish towels, an assortment of cutting boards, vintage enamel plates, assorted cutlery
THE COCKTAIL: Prosecco on the rocks in acrylic tumblers
THE PLAYLIST: Beach Boys, Bob Marley, Jimmy Buffett, Chuck Berry
THE BONUS: Delight in the details. Take a mental note of all of your senses: the smell of the ocean air, the sound of the waves, the background music, the laughter, the taste of the ice-cold Prosecco, the expanse of the ocean. Lock in the memories.
*Add festive touch: drop sand into mason jars, add candles and light for a charming ambience.