About Today: Prep Your Basket for National Picnic Day

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Today Well, first things first. Today is Earth Day, a time to reflect upon and celebrate the natural wonder all around us. And what's one lovely way to do just that? With a traditional spring picnic, just in time for Wednesday's National Picnic Day. Here's what to pack when you head out for some sunshine, dining, and reclining on your local grassy knoll. The Perfect Sandwich Well, that headline might be a trick; there are many, many perfect sandwiches in this world, and virtually all of them are suitable for a picnic. Start with some cute cucumber tea sandwiches or a veggie-packed Greek feta wrap for satisfying, hand-held meals that won't leave you feeling too weighed down for a game of Frisbee. Tons of Tea Sandwich Recipes Brie Peach Sandwiches Classic Chicken Salad Sandwiches Search Related Topics:  how to pack a picnic basket  the perfect picnic  sandwich recipes Potato Salad, Please What would a picnic be without a pint of potato salad? (Sorry for all of that alliteration; it just came naturally.) Yes, this mayo-centric dish has gotten a makeover from many of our Experts; we've got a bacon-buffalo version, a vegan edition, and way, way more! 16 Scrumptious Potato Salads Healthier Cauliflower "Potato" Salad Mom's Favorite Potato Salad Bacon Deviled Egg Potato Salad The Sweet Stuff A basket of fresh strawberries usually makes the perfect dessert for a picnic, but sometimes we want something a little naughtier. Like, for example, a decadent Marshmallow Brownie Sandwich Cookie or a cup of Chocolate Coconut Milk Pudding. What can we say? We've got a serious sweet tooth. Lemon Poppyseed Cake Classic Cherry Pie Chocolate Coconut Magic Bars The Ultimate From-Scratch Brownies Search Related Topics:  simple desserts  bundt cakes  bar cookies Add a Little Romance This wouldn't perchance be a picnic for two, would it? Because our Cooking For Two Expert has hundreds of recipes that are totally picnic-ready, such as these Chimichurri Steak Tacos with Pico de Gallo or this fresh and delicious Grapefruit and Avocado Salad. And why not pack a bottle of Champagne to set the mood? Creamy Coleslaw for Two Watermelon and Feta Salad Homemade Banh Mi Sandwiches for Two Related Searches Healthy Easy Recipes Taco Salad Recipes Recipe Recipes Lunch Recipes Pie Recipe Featured Articles All About Mount Everest The Best Gabriel Garcia Marquez Quotes Can Brain Games Really Increase IQ? Sip on a Carrot Cilantro Cooler The Difference Between Gelato and Ice Cream The History of Jelly Beans   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Trending Now Remembering Columbine, 15 Years Later 10 Inspiring Quotes About Life How to Write an Effective Cover Letter   Follow us on: Advertisement