When it comes to picnic food, it's hard to beat the sandwich — after all, there isn't really a more portable or easy-to-eat meal than the sandwich. But unfortunately, sandwiches can be a little ...

Pressed Italian Picnic Sandwiches are the perfect upscale sandwich for picnics, brunches, and baby showers. It's a fancy ...

Back in the 1950s, picnics were all the rage, and this one stunning sandwich (which we think deserves a comeback) was one of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you’re going to the beach or hanging out in the park with friends on a warm day, no picnic basket ...

We don’t have much occasion for picnics in summer, when it seems so hot in south Louisiana. But whether it’s in a park, your deck or on a boat on the lake, a cool meal is always a treat. This meal ...

I can no more remember the first time I tasted a three-bean salad than I can remember the first time I breathed. It’s always been there, at every picnic, every cookout of my life, as unchanging as the ...

There's nothing like a picnic. Picnics have certainly looked different over the decades. Indoor picnics used to be all the rage before the 20th century, when eating outdoors became a leisurely pastime ...

Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. What’s in a picnic? It can be as simple as ...