Picnic Books

Looking for some great picnic books?

Here are a few of my favourite books, all related to planning, preparation and, of course, eating on picnics.

Festive Picnics

Packed with more than 40 recipes for salads, barbecues, desserts, drinks, and more, FESTIVE PICNICS is brimming with both picnic standbys as well as special-event fare. Also includes picnic craft and decorating ideas, packing lists as well as menu suggestions for holidays and more.

Good Day for a Picnic

Are you bored with traditional picnic fare?
Coleslaw? Potato salad? Soggy sandwiches?

Jeremy Jackson offers up a collection of new recipe ideas for the park and the patio, the backyard and the beach.

Williams-Sonoma Entertaining: Outdoor

Any outdoor meal, no matter how casual or spur of the moment, can have a sense of style and fun. All you need are fresh-tasting recipes that are outdoor friendly.

Includes seven complete parties with failproof recipes, practical tips, step-by-step decorating ideas and a detailed work plan, all richly illustrated with full-color photos that show you how to create inspired serving presentations.

Lipsmackin'' Backpackin''

Getting tired of munching on trail mix and beef jerky while hiking through the backwoods?
Wouldn’t you rather enjoy spaghetti, chicken salad and cheesecake?
Now you can!

Good Food 101: Picnics & Packed Lunches

We all love the idea of tasty food that can be prepared in advance - what could be nicer than opening the lunchbox or picnic basket and tucking into a ready-made treat? Here, the experienced cooks at "Good Food magazine" offer their favourite ideas for hassle-free and tasty dishes that can be made ahead and will travel well. Whether you're packing a delicate tart to take to a romantic picnic spot, some hearty rolls for a family day out or even just a healthy snack for the kids' lunchboxes, you'll find plenty of inspiration here. With each recipe accompanied by a photograph and a full nutritional breakdown, you can cook with complete confidence of a delicious outcome.