Planning a Romantic Winter Picnic
Throughout the cold, snowy days of winter, opportunities abound to get close to your loved one – snuggling in front of a fire, watching the snowflakes fall, enjoying the sparkling lights of holiday décor and sipping some warm, comforting beverages. What brings all of these things together better than a winter picnic? It’s the perfect way to celebrate your love, make a connection or just get some one-on-one time with that special person who’s caught your eye. Here are some tips for planning the perfect romantic picnic that you’ll never forget.
Choose an unexpected picnic site. Picnics can be held nearly anywhere, but some locations are more special than others. Spread a warm, cozy blanket out in front of your fireplace, light candles, put on some holiday music and enjoy a delicious meal as you trim the tree. Find the best neighborhood in your town for Christmas light displays, and take a slow, romantic drive through the area with some hot cocoa or mulled wine in a thermos. Take a trip to the nearest outdoor ice skating rink for a truly romantic experience with all the magical winter atmosphere you could ask for.
Be prepared with elegant, seasonally appropriate picnic gear. A picnic pack that comes with an insulated vacuum-flask beverage holder and mugs is a great choice – nothing could be more perfect than the Hot Stuff Picnic Backpack for 2, pictured left, which also comes with insulated tubs for hot food and two waterproof seating mats. Some other great ideas include the Hot Pack Coffee Shoulder Bag for 2, the comfy waterproof Mega Picnic Mat and the Kona Coffee Flask. The beautiful fabrics, excellent craftsmanship and high-quality details are sure to impress your date.
Use the internet to your advantage to find the perfect recipes. Recipezaar.com has a collection of Christmas cocktails in addition to all of their holiday meal recipes, including Hot Buttered Rum, Hot Chocolate Deluxe, Black Forest Martini and Traditional Eggnog. Over at FoodNetwork.com you’ll find a special section called ‘Season’s Eatings’ that divide up their vast collection of impressive, delicious holiday recipes into Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and New Year’s categories. Just remember when choosing your recipes, stick to dishes that aren’t too messy and won’t require a lot of last-minute prep. Anything that will hold up well in an insulated food container and/or is easily hand-held is a good choice.
Source: http://www.picnictips.com/2006/12/planning_a_roma.html
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