In my opinion there is nothing better in the summer than enjoying good friends, good food and good music, or theater, or just pleasant conversation in an outdoor venue. Special organization and planning is needed but the ideas are endless.We usually begin with fresh veggies with a tasty salsa or dip. For a Mexican flare cut up raw sweet potatoes and jicama and use as salsa dipper. Another idea is to use pea pods and red pepper strips for a thai peanut dip. Or my all time favorite is curry dip with blanched green beans or asparagus spears. Plastic bags with zip closures and small plastic containers with tight fitting lids making packing a cinch. Let your imagination take over with this one - the possibilities are endless.
Cheese, crackers, and fruit are also naturals when it comes to an outdoor venue. Keep in min
d those that are easier to eat like grapes, strawberries, and cherries or if you have time melon that is cut into bite-sized pieces and stored in plastic bags or containers. Same goes for the cheese. The harder more solid the better. Special bonus - hard cheese is higher in calcium! Cut it up ahead of time and store in plastic containers or simply bring along a small knife for a help yourself.
d those that are easier to eat like grapes, strawberries, and cherries or if you have time melon that is cut into bite-sized pieces and stored in plastic bags or containers. Same goes for the cheese. The harder more solid the better. Special bonus - hard cheese is higher in calcium! Cut it up ahead of time and store in plastic containers or simply bring along a small knife for a help yourself.Another thought is a salad, wrap or one-dish meal like tabouleah or pasta primavera works really well. The trick is to keep it simple and portable yet fresh and elegant and your afternoon/evening will be perfect. Take advantage of long hours of daylight and warm temperatures and as always enjoy whatever you choose to eat. Don't forget the wipes!
Happy Healthy Eating!
Marcia
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