Hooray for spring, which is pretty much the same as summer here in Los Angeles! There’s no easier way to shake the stresses of daily life than to take a breather and have a lovely, delicious picnic in perfect weather. The light dapples through trees, the fruit is plump and ripe, the cheeses are indulgent and stink to high heaven, and the wine in full-bodied and rich. Deep inhales of nature and oxygen, the clean yet warm smell of trees and leaves, take a beat from this hectic life and have yourself a rustic picnic. Not sure where to start? No worries, it’s easy and totally worth it.
1- Good Company and a beautiful day: The most essential component to a divine picnic!
2- Lovely, tender meats like Prosciutto di Parma and a seasoned hard salami.
3- High-end cheeses that can hold their own like an aged parmigiano reggiano and a triple cream brie.
4- A nice crusty, rustic bread (I like a kalamata olive bread here) with a simple dipping oil made from olive oil, red pepper flakes, and fresh minced rosemary and thyme. Don’t forget the cornichons (pickles) for a nice crisp bite!
5- Plump ripe berries like raspberries and blueberries drizzled with local raw honey.
6- Some wildflowers, a blanket and some great red wine to finish the mood.
ENJOY!!!
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