Leila
Packing food for a picnic is an art. It needs to be portable, not too messy, durable (it can’t be something that melts, for instance), and, perhaps most important – delicious.
Ideally, picnic food should be healthy, too, especially if you are going to be expending energy playing games or hiking.
Here are some recipes and tips on what to pack for your next picnic:
Pita Bread Sandwiches
Pita bread is ideal for a picnic. It’s easy to pick up and tends to be less messy than bread. You can stuff pitas with all kinds of fillings. Some ideas are:
- Hummus, lettuce, cheese, and alfalfa sprouts
- Deli meats such as salami, turkey, roast beef, or pepperoni
- Raw or sautéed vegetables tossed in the dressing of your choice
People love their pets and many treat them more like children than animals. If you have a dog, the summer months are the perfect time to take it with you on vacation, to the beach or to the park. Here’s how to protect your dog from summer heat, whether in the backyard or away from home.
Even though dogs are such an important part of our lives, it’s amazing how many people forget that dogs don’t sweat. They can’t cool down as efficiently as we can. So it’s important to be aware of the potential dangers of your dog developing ‘heat stroke’ during the warmer months.
Think about the breed of dog you own. If they have a heavy coat, dark coat, or have narrow nasal passages like Pekingese, Bulldogs, Boxers or Pugs, they may be more susceptible to heat. Dogs which have health problems may also be more predisposed to overheating. Continue reading
