I love picnics any time of the year and I like to keep them simple — you can buy everything, not cook anything and still provide a great meal.

Start off at the deli section of your grocery store. There you will undoubtedly find some great fixings for a picnic.

Some of my favorites are:

• a bit of nice gooey brie cheese

• crusty French bread

• cornichon pickles or olives

• some pate — mushroom, vegetarian, or chicken liver are just a few choices

• a bottle of wine or apple cider

and

• the one you love!

Enjoy!

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