I know, I know...the picnic theme is getting old fast. But I swear, the sunny warm days are so few and far between that it really is an absolutely necessity to get outside while you can.
This picnic was on the healthy side. Because we don't have a grill at this new apartment, we are stuck roasting vegetables (which can be a bit limiting). But nevertheless, roasting veggies can be equally delicious if you are patient and get them juuuuust right.
This picnic included:
roasted broccoli, onions and sweet potatoes with homemade garlic tahini hummus.
Peanut noodles with homemade peanut sauce (incredibly simple recipe: heat 1/2 cup peanut butter, 2 tbls soy sauce, 2 tbls sesame oil, tsp cayenne pepper, 2 cloves of finely chopped garlic, and whatever spices you'd like to add - yum!)
Baked tofu in Thai almond seasoning - never gets old. A little salty, but delicious.
And a few long trail ales to wash it all down.
We're getting good at this picnic thing. :)
By the way - it should be noted - the more picnics you attend/host, the most you learn the bare necessities of picnic-ing.
Our bare necessities:
A warm blanket that you don't care for so much that you'll be devastated when it's covered in dirt, food, etc.
A cooler/sturdy bags to carry everything
Plastic plates, utensils, cups, napkins, etc.
A good book
Delicious finger food & ice cold drinks
And of course, someone to share your food with (or maybe just the blanket)
If you want to take it to the next level - grab some portable speakers & an iPod.
Okay - now I've clearly over-shared my picnicking obsession with you. Go eat & enjoy :)
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