Family Picnic

Sometimes, when I get an idea in my head, I go a little overboard with it.

This was one of those occasions.

I decided that it would be fun to have a family picnic, and then spent most of the day putting together the menu.  Then, when Jesse got home from work, we packed up and went down to the river, enjoyed our picnic, went for a short walk, and watched a beautiful sunset.  Was it worth the busy day in the kitchen?  Absolutely.

Here is our picnic menu:

Macaroni Salad

While it may not be much to look at, the recipe for macaroni salad that I got from my mother-in-law is very good, and easy to make.  Macaroni, hard boiled eggs, and tuna are mixed together with oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and celery seed.

Honey Garlic Drumsticks

This recipe that I found online is definitely a winner!  I minced the garlic instead of chopping it, and used crushed chili pepper flakes instead of hot sauce.  Sweet, spicy, and garlicky, I would definitely use this recipe again!  Honey Garlic Drumsticks

Citrus Iced Tea

I got this recipe from a friend of mine, and it has become a summer staple in our home!  Steep green tea with mint leaves, then add honey, orange juice, and lemon juice before chilling in the fridge.  A refreshing reminder that summer is indeed on the way!

Strawberry Hand Pies

Portable dessert at its finest!  I found this recipe online, and it turned out pretty well.  Having to make the pastry was fairly time consuming, but if I already had some made in the fridge this this would be quite easy.  I added a few cranberries to the strawberry filling which added a nice tang to it.  Strawberry Hand Pies

A Healthy Portion of Family Time in God's Beautiful Creation:  The best part!