[Ryland Peters & Small] A bright and breezy collection of temptingly transportable recipes for al fresco eating. There’s nothing like eating outdoors in warm weather. The feeling of freedom from your usual dining routines, fresh air and a sense of easy living and relaxation just cannot be beaten. So spread out a blanket on the grass or sand, kick off your shoes and unpack delicious homemade foods to enjoy with family or friends. Summer is the ultimate season for picnicing—whether it's a way to gather a group of friends together; a relaxed brunch for two in the park; a nighttime open air concert or an affordable lunch for a family day out. Picnic foods should of course always be colorful, tempting, and delicious, but just as importantly, practical to transport, require minimum fuss when it's time to unpack; need as little as possible in the way of flatware and other kit to be able enjoy them and packaging waste kept to a minimum. The ideas in the book feature recipes for s