Good Pointers for a Summer Picnic
When was the last time you had a summer picnic? Relaxing outside, enjoying the sunshine or starring at the stars for a late picnic, good food and fun picnic companions. Well Summer is here which means families and friends flock to the beach and parks to picnic-in the middle of the day or even night.
Nothing makes a picnic more fun than low-stress cooking -- whether you pick up ready-made food from the grocery store, fresh produce from your local Farmers’ Market or make sandwiches at home.
Here are a few pointers to keep you, your family, and guests from getting sick:
- Always keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold.
- Cover foods to protect from insects and debris.
- Wash your hands often.
- Cook meat and poultry thoroughly.
- Don't keep foods out for more than an hour. Throw them out if they have not been kept at the proper temperature.
At least once a summer I recommend that everyone go on a picnic. It’ll feel like a mini vacation. So get out and enjoy the summer sun!