CELEBRATE NATIONAL PICNIC WEEK WITH US
We love National Picnic Week! That time of year when the lush green parks, golden beaches and serene countryside beckon us to pack up a picnic basket and enjoy the great outdoors. For those who love to home cook, it’s the ideal time to show off your culinary skills and create a memorable picnic experience.
Here’s how we celebrate National Picnic week, with simple dishes that are all about the flavour, along with a couple of our top planning tips!
Our top three recipes for the perfect picnic
We’ve teamed up with Wensleydale Creamery to bring you our top three get-ahead recipes for the perfect picnic, each using our favourite cheeses from this award-winning creamery, based in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park. Also a stunning spot for any picnic!
Red Onion & Cranberry Picnic Scone
Perfect for sharing at your picnic, this giant scone is packed full of flavour, with a little sweetness from the caramelised onions and Yorkshire Wensleydale & Cranberries, one of the most loved cheeses from the Creamery. Using our ever versatile Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil in this bake, it is delicious served buttered.
super simple to make, and guaranteed to impress on both looks and fresh flavours. A healthy salad in a reusable jar, packed to the brim with Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese and crunchy veggies. Perfect for an easy win on your picnic. Can be made a couple of days before and kept in the fridge, this will allow the flavours of our Fennel Dressing to fully infuse. Delicious!
These delicious cheesy puff pastry knots are the must bake addition to any picnic. With great flavours from our best-selling Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil with Garlic, and a good grating of Kit Calvert cheese in the homemade pesto (simpler than it sounds!), these take just minutes to make. Ready to pop into your picnic basket and set off on your foodie adventure into the great outdoors!
Our top three tips for the perfect picnic
Keep it simple - choose finger food, or dishes that are easy to eat with minimal utensils. If you do need them, look for reusable or biodegradable options.
Prep ahead - prepare as much as possible the day before to make the day of your picnic stress-free. Our recipe suggestions will allow you to get ahead.
Stay cool - pack everything in a cool bag to keep your food fresh, and your drinks cold.
With our recipes and tips, you’ll be all set to create a delicious picnic experience for National Picnic Week. Time to get together with your favourite people, pack your picnic basket to the brim, and head out to enjoy the beauty of the great outdoors. Happy picnicking!