When it comes to dining alfresco, keep the menu low on fuss but high on taste
A rainy Easter long weekend can sometimes feel inevitable in Australia. But for those lucky enough to get time off, the rain only makes the sunny patches sweeter for picnics and alfresco dining (just make sure to pack a tarp as well as a blanket).
While there are no hard and fast rules about what qualifies as picnic food, the best dishes are unfussy to prepare, easy to transport and can be eaten at room (or ambient) temperature. They should also require minimal cutlery (at most, a fork and plate). As far as picnic menus go, a muffuletta is a no-brainer (I like to think of it as a savoury sandwich cake), an autumnal cauliflower salad keeps it wholesome, while a dense chocolate brownie is not. A sandwich, a salad and a brownie – it’s a three-part package that just works, whatever the weather.
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