Picnics and Portable Feasts

back cover reads: Just follow these useful menus and guidelines--with ideas from Spain to Lebanon, Mexico to Vietnam. Use ready-made deli ingrediants with home cooked treats, add some bread and fresh fruit and something cool to drink. A portable feast can be prepared in moments. A meal on a tray, a snack, and a glass of wine carried out into the garden or a picnic in the park; a grand barbecue at the beach or a bento box lunch at the office; stylish salads, soups, and sandwiches. With these recipes you can create a simple lunch or an elaborate celebration. Fresh fruit drinks, zesty cocktails, and indulgent desserts are included too. Cooking in the open air adds a smoky flavor and a sense of adventure. And summer isn't really summer without a picnic. Follow one of the suggested menus or design your own using these delicious recipes.