Date Night Idea: Go on a Picnic

(We choose our favorite picnic spot at Calabasas Lake for our engagement photo location)

The key to a great picnic is keeping it simple while being prepared.

The Picnic essentials list:

Blanket

Picnic Basket

Napkins

Utensils (don't forget a knife!)

Cups or wine glasses

Corkscrew/Bottle Opener

Cooler/Ice

Music - make sure you have a great playlist on your ipod (I like the Ameli soundtrack for Picnics)

Game - Bring a kite or frisbee or even travel scrabble for entertainment

Garbage Bag

The Menu:

Cheese: Get a few different Blue Cheeses to sample and compare

Fresh Bread: I like fresh bread with cheese, plus a baguette makes my picnic basket look complete

Fruit: Bring raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, or grapes

Sandwiches: I like BLTs - In order to ensure the bread isn't soggy, pack the ingredients separately and then assemble them on the picnic

Water: Sparkling water steps it up a notch 

Wine: I like a crisp pinot grigio for a picnic

Dessert: Stop at a bakery and get a couple different pastries to try.

Where is your favorite picnic destination?