What I’m Bringing to the Picnic

One thing I MUST bring to the picnic is a charcuterie board. Pronounced shahr-koo-tuh-ree, the board is a curated platter of assorted cured meats, cheeses, crackers, fruits, nuts, and spreads arranged on a board or tray. 

Not only do I believe this is the best finger food ever, but it’s also super customizable. I consider this one of my comfort foods because sometimes I would buy the meat and crackers themselves and eat them as a snack. It’s just something very easy to eat and can look very aesthetic since you can arrange it many different ways on the board. By the time everything is arranged, the board looks very appealing with all the colors from the meats, cheeses, and fruits, which can make food seem more appetizing. Another thing I usually like to bring are fruits and vegetables. Fruits are such a healthy sweet treat and super refreshing. Usually, people have a picnic on a nice day, and something that goes along with nice weather is fruits. Vegetables are also good because they are fresh and healthy. I like to have them with ranch or some type of dip. Fruits and vegetables are easy to snack on, and everyone can enjoy them. 

And finally, a Jersey Mike’s Italian Sub. This is just a staple that I love to bring to picnics or the beach. Yes, you could make your own sandwich, but to me, it’s a tradition to always bring that because I personally do believe that is the best flavor. I would buy the biggest size, and it usually feeds everyone. Everyone enjoys a nice sub at a picnic. 

Those are the things I would bring to a picnic.