Picnic Planning Tips

 

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Picnic Planning Tips:
Make a supply list and delegate to other family members. Don't forget:
  • Plates (A Frisbee® makes for a fun picnic plate, and provides a fun activity for the kids until you're ready to eat!)
  • Flatware
  • Serving utensils
  • Napkins
  • Cups
  • Trash bags
  • Disposable hand wipes, bug spray, sunscreen, and a first aid kit
Enlist family members to bring drinks or a favorite dish. Remind them to plan in advance how they will keep their foods hot or cold. Delegate categories such as:
  • Drinks
  • Ice
  • Grilling items
  • Condiments
  • Salads
  • Relish trays
  • Side dishes
  • Breads
  • Desserts
Recruit help for certain key roles, such as:
  • Setting up
  • Grilling
  • Guiding activities
  • Cleaning up
Picnic Safety Tips:
  • Pack your cooler at the last minute, making sure it's loaded with plenty of ice or ice packs.
  • Pack separate coolers for drinks and foods. The constant opening and closing of the beverage cooler increases the temperature. Keeping perishable foods separate keeps them cooler longer.
  • Pack the cooler in the air-conditioned car—not the sizzling hot trunk.
  • Find a shady spot at the picnic area to store the cooler.
  • The danger zone for food is between 40 and 140 degrees. Don't leave picnic foods out for more than two hours. On a day that's over 90 degrees, don't leave them out more than an hour. Discard leftovers.
  • Cook any raw foods within an hour of packing them. Take along a meat thermometer to test for doneness. Cook chicken breasts to 170 degrees; cook beef to 145 degrees for medium-rare or 160 degrees for medium. Wash hands after handling raw meats.