Picnic Food Ideas

Obviously, you do you. I am on a mission, though, to perfect the simple and easy playground picnic and get so frustrated with super-involved picnic recipes or elaborate set-ups. My working theory is those websites focus on food and therefore need to be elaborate; this site focuses on playgrounds in Chicago so food needs to be kid-friendly and dead simple. So here is my list of super simple dinner ideas that have been successful.

1. Snack Dinner: crackers, cheese, salami, berries, veggies, hummus.
2. Middle Eastern Bakery: pita, falafel, hummus, hand pies, olives, feta.
3. Thin crust pizza. Bring veggies and a dip if your conscience requires it.
4. Hot dogs and fries.
5. Tacos

I've also found that a few supplies make things much better; this includes a picnic blanket, plates, napkins, a sharp knife, a small cutting board, and a trash bag.