NUTRITION AUTHOR
Liesel Schmidt
PHOTOS
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PICNIC LIKE A PRO n Every essential you need for a successful and environmentally friendly picnic.
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ven though summer may be coming to a close, Austinites won’t be heading inside any time soon. With cooler temps on the way, we’re still going to be spending most of our available time outdoors, enjoying the last few moments of summer before fall is in full swing. In Austin, we thrive outside, whether that be enjoying the weather on a hike, bike ride, by the pool or, of course, picnics. And while you could toss together a few things and have a perfectly fine picnic experience, well, somewhere, Martha Stewart is cursing you under her breath. Much like anything done well, picnicking requires planning and prep. Location? Check. Company to help you eat all this picnic goodness? Check. Now the hard part: creating the perfect picnic basket (or whatever the tote may be). Lucky for you, we’ve got your guide to stepping up your eco-friendly picnic game.
A T R UST Y BASK E T Whether you decide to go old school and use an actual basket or opt for whatever is handiest (i.e., tote, cooler, hamper, backpack or cooler), you need something to transport your food, drinks and accessories. Think about transportability and how easy it will be to carry to your picnic spot. Also keep in mind whether or not your food will need to be kept hot or cold — and whether or not it is spill-proof!
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