Winter Picnic Anyone?

February isn’t associated with picnics. Especially if you live in the colder climes. Yet it does seem perfect when you’re out there skiing or skating. You can bring a hearty and even hot meal with you while you’re hiking , snowboarding or jus enjoying your local park. There’s also plenty of food to choose from too.
What’s the best thing to bring? A couple of thermoses, one with a hot soup the other with a hot drink. Personally I like minestrone. it’s hearty yet surprisingly light. I love the fact that it; chock full of veggies and can be made with a bee f o r o veggie broth. Another good one is a fish or clam chowder. Again you get rich chunks of meat. Since these are flavorful. I would recommend just having a plain buttered roll. If you’ re bringing tomato soup, go with a hearty Vermont cheddar and tomato sandwich or a thickly sliced ham on slices of country white bread.
I always think tea is the best to have with a sandwich. A richly flavored aromatic tea is good such as one with orange or hibiscus. it’s sweet and flavorful a nd goes with a savory lunch. If you just have a plain meat like roast beef o ro ham sandwich then go with coffee. A hearty drink deserves a hearty drink. As for dessert. , oranges or cookies aren’t bad. I’d I=opt for fruit because it is tastier and better for (plus chock full of vitamins which you need in this weather.)
A cold weather picnic, it’s sound impossible but its; really doable. Just have hearty sandwiches and soups along with a good strong tea. Or coffee. Finish with fruit for dessert. Then head off to whatever you’re going to do despite th e temps.