Monday, October 28, 2013

Essentials That All Unique Picnic Baskets Should Have

By Rachael Gutierrez


Lazy summer evenings are a perfect time to go for picnics. The preparations that have to be made, however, can make people wonder what should be packed in a picnic basket. On the bright side, putting some timely effort beforehand can pay off if a family goes for a sudden meal outdoors. Here is an overview of the essentials that unique picnic baskets should have to get a family ready for a fun meal set outdoors.

Each family should have a well-stocked basket in handy. The family may be planning to have fried chicken at a park or sandwiches at a beach prior to an evening of fireworks. Whatever the case, there is something nice about a family spreading out a blanket and coming together for a meal. Picnic baskets seem to have come a long way. As much as traditional woven baskets are ideal for non-perishable food, plates and utensils, they really are not good enough for protecting most of the things a family may want to eat.

A basket that is insulated is a much better option. The latest models are equipped with technology similar to the one found in a cooler. Such modern baskets will store food cooled for up to three hours at safe temperatures. They can even store longer if there is room for ice packs.

As soon as the best basket has been gotten, proper stocking should be done to take advantage of last minute outings. There are a couple of options here, one being convenient in that disposable cups, flatware and plates are used. The other option is much economical in that reusable utensils are used. A family that cannot choose any of the two options can use green utensils made from recycled materials such as bamboo. Such materials are not only environment friendly, but also an affordable alternative.

Whatever is chosen, the family should ensure the picnic basket is always fully stocked and raring to go. One can in a way create a kit that allows them to just pick it up and go out without having to worry whether everything that is needed is there or not.

The basket is then cleaned together with the reusable utensils that have become dirty along the way, then dried. Once the cleaning is finished, it should be restocked in readiness for the coming outing.

Although what is consumed at a picnic varies, a number of things should always be contained in the basket. It should contain salt and pepper, flatware, cups, plates and sanitizing wipes. Others include rocks to pin down blanket or tablecloth corners, packets of mustard, mayo and ketchup, and also straws. A spare bib is also handy if the family has a baby, not forgetting a paring knife and garbage bags.

Once the unique picnic baskets are stocked, it is just a matter of throwing in some food for a family meal on the go. Things can be made easier by keeping the basket in the car trunk and the family will never think twice about last minute picnics again.




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