Want to mix up dinner tonight? Why not try a French picnic!
This is something you can do on your own and you can make it as simple or as fancy as you’d like. It’s the best way to get outside and enjoy the weather and could even be a unique twist on a dinner party.
Scroll below to get my BEST tips for a beautiful and effortless le pique nique {aka picnic in French}. And of course, my favorite rosés!
Le pique nique Tips
- Base your menu on room temperature or cold items. Nothing hot! It get’s messy. Trust me.
- Blankets don’t have to match. Just keep a common color theme for a cohesive feel (we went with blue). How fun is this one?!
- Flowers, flowers, flowers – they dress up your picnic like no other. One bouquet will transform your entire spread.
- Bring pillows for ultimate lounging and comfort.
- Wine buckets aren’t just for wine! Use it for water, juice boxes, flowers and more.
The Menu
- We went with ‘make your own’ french radish sandwiches – french bread, thinly sliced french radishes (the are more oblong versus round), lettuce, butter and salt. Very french!
- Brie cheese, salumi and crackers
- Deviled eggs (sprinkle with parsley flakes for a pop of green)
- Macaroons
- Fresh strawberries
- Butter cookies
The Rosé
- Whispering Angel ($19): the palest blush pink and my absolute favorite right now!
- Veuve Clicquot Rosé ($66): luxury at it’s finest. Champagne goes with everything.
- J.P. Chenet Sparkling Rosé ($9.99): one of my go to sparkling rosés. I also love bringing this as a hostest gift. A tad spicy with a light sweet ending. Can’t beat the price.
- Miravel Provence ($22): Did you know this is Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s winery? Bold and spicy.
- Check out the top 11 rosé wines with the PRETTIEST labels here!
Make Your Own French Picnic!
Do you like picnics as much as I do? I want to surprise Sean one night with an evening picnic instead of a typical dinner at home. Larry would get to come too. Woof!
P.S. I found my wicker baskets a couple years ago at a garage sale for $9! So cute right?
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So, you’re saying we should grab tickets and make a weekend out of it next year….right? (totally not even kidding). That basket is such a great find! I actually stopped in a little second hand shop over lunch and was eyeing a picnic basket of my own, but sadly, the quality wasn’t the greatest. Enjoy the bubbly tonight!
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