Spring is now well underway and with the days getting longer and the sun's rays getting warmer, what could be better than enjoying some time outdoors and, why not, accompanied by good food? A nice picnic is the right answer to enjoy a snack / aperitif / meal real immersed in the green, being in contact with nature and enjoy a moment of total relaxation.
Whether in the city or in the hills, at the lake or at the river, by the sea or in the mountains, a picnic is always a pleasant and healthy idea for enjoying a meal in the company of friends, family or couples, making all diners feel calm and at ease. In short, a picnic is synonymous with bare feet on the grass and rays of sunshine on the skin, delicious food enjoyed in random order, without the need for plates and cutlery, adults chatting and children playing freely!
What are the tips for a perfect picnic?
And now what is missing? The good food! Discover it and try it on Dolceitaliano.it!
We propose a rich seasonal showcase with the delights of spring, and in this post we suggest a gourmet selection with many goodies perfect for your meal out of town, made of some references that you can find on our marketplace. Moreover, not only will you be able to count on delicacies totally made in Italy, unique and delicious, but you will be able to comfortably receive them at home, thus finding your picnic basket ready to use for the weekend!
The word picnic (piquenique) comes from the French verb piquer, which means to steal, piluccare and describes a meal free from cutlery and courses in which you enjoy different foods, comfortably seated on the ground. In this regard, here are the breadsticks of Il Buongustaio: hand-ironed, with top quality ingredients, perfect to accompany gravies, cold cuts and cheeses or to be enjoyed individually. The kit is composed of breadsticks with spelt, turmeric, corn and sunflower seeds, cereals... the variety is assured!
The snack should be accompanied by a good glass: if you love red wine we recommend a Gutturnio Superiore such as Terradellatosa! Made of Barbera 65% and Bonarda 35%, a wine with an intense ruby red color, aromas of cherry, black cherry and berries... Perfect to be tasted surrounded by greenery!
If you prefer a cool bubbly wine, we suggest La Talandina di Romagna!
If you are instead looking for a fresh and original wine, Torrefornello's Pinot Rosé will be perfect for you: a great trend for this kind of wine in the last times, here you will find it in an elegant and fresh version with hints of red berries.
After this tasty mini apetizer, the main course is still to come! We suggest you the selection of Attilio Servi's savory focaccias, in the versions of Contadino, Amatriciana, Nduja and Trionfo d'Italia: these leavened products stuffed with top quality ingredients are perfect to eat with your hands without any effort. Delicious and tasty, we recommend combining them with homemade sauces or directly with cold cuts and cheeses.
Obviously your banquet can only end with a good dessert. Ideal to be enjoyed in small portions, without the need for cutlery and plates to eat it, is the most traditional and timeless of the sideboard cakes, here signed by Maestro Roberto Cantolacqua: the apricot tart. Not just any cake: a crumbly base of shortcrust pastry with apricot jam and a border of almond paste... A must try! Or treat yourself to Mauro Morandin's Baci di dama, small, practical and absolutely delicious.
Experienced chefs? Pastry addicted? Take a look at the books of the best masters: many recipes and all the secrets for delicacies suitable for any occasion!
In short, don't miss our spring showcase: there's everything you need to enjoy the warm season with the best of Italian pastry (and not only)!
