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Top 5: Ways to pimp your picnic

Top 5 Picnic
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Pink lemonade
There’s something special about the rosy pink hues of this lemonade which makes it perfect for pimping your picnic. All you need is to add raspberries to your water, lemons and caster sugar to transform homemade lemonade into a gorgeously refreshing thirst-quencher.

Ginger Pig’s sausage rolls
These buttery, flaky creations are renowned for their perfectly seasoned pork fillings and would undoubtedly win pride of place at your picnic. Forget soggy supermarket buys, treat yourself to these baked triumphs, or why not make it yourself? Recipe available in the Ginger Pig Meat Book.

Homemade chutney
Not only does chutney offer the solution to preserving a seasonal haul of fruit and vegetables, it makes a delicious and impressive addition to a fine picnic. Add it to cold meats or cheese to take your snacking to a new level.

Cheese
On the subject of cheese, the perfect picnic cannot go without, but with an afternoon in the sun, it’s important to choose wisely. If you’re armed with a coolbox, then softer cheeses are on the cards though do make sure they’re given time to develop full flavours out of the cold before eating. For the more rough and ready picnic, best to stick with the sturdier varieties such as cheddar, gouda or manchego.

Sweet treat
Traybakes are your friend when it comes to picnicking. From lemon squares to flapjacks, these practical offerings are ideal for packing up ready for an afternoon feast. However, if you are looking for a more special offering, why not try Eric Lanlard’s creations from CakeBoy or his latest book, Eric Lanlard’s Afternoon Tea?