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A picnic summer: 5 experiences to try – Italian Cuisine

From the post-trekking starry picnic to the vineyard tasting. Here is a selection of all Italian ideas for a beautiful outdoor season

The truth is that the picnic it really has a unique charm. It will be because it is immediately connected to the most beautiful days of thesummer, it will be because opening the tablecloth and choosing where to stop for a snack in peace in nature can give a wonderful sense of freedom. And so, in this strange summer 2020 in which being outdoors also seems to give us a pinch of safety in addition, here the picnic becomes a real must. So much so that even the most prestigious wineries, hotels and restaurants have decided to adopt it as a special formula to pamper their customers. Here then 5 unmissable experiences to live in the coming weeks. Armed only with trash and yes, maybe a good mosquito repellent.

Valchiavenna by bicycle

A trip on two wheels to make it even more special with a good lunch in the open air. This is the experience proposed by theHotel Piuro, romantic structure of Prosto di Piuro, in the heart of the Valchiavenna: after renting a couple of e-bikes, the now famous pedal-assisted bicycles, it will be possible to embark on an excursion of medium difficulty and reach the village of Savogno. Here, in addition to enjoying a well-deserved break, we will proceed with a picnic based on herb omelette, savory croissants, selections of cheeses and a good bottle of Rosso di Valtellina. The total cost of the day, for two people, is 120 euros.

Relax and taste at the Merano Thermal Baths

Between a hot tub and a draining massage, at Merano Thermal Baths – reopened safely after the health emergency – you can also enjoy a picnic in peace. The procedure, in this case, is very simple: you order your dishes from the structure, you receive an sms to proceed with the withdrawal of your picnic box, and you can freely choose where to consume it in the over 5 hectares of park surrounding the spa. Between ponds, swimming pools and so on.

A toast under the Umbrian sky

On the one hand, the opportunity to taste the great wines of Umbria. On the other, to enjoy a delicious picnic among the rows of Sagrantino, Sangiovese and Grechetto, or to doze off in the shade of an old oak tree. This is, in a nutshell, the persuasive proposal of theArnaldo Caprai farm, which allows visitors to go on a tasting path among its excellent wines, alternating them with omelettes, cold cuts, cheeses, handmade pasta, soups, salads, desserts, homemade extra virgin olive oil and freshly baked bread. All – by reservation, at 75 euros per person – complete with blankets, pillows, basket and glasses. And with the magnificent landscape of Montefalco in the background.

A virtuous lunch in Mugello

Behind the gourmet picnic proposed by the Tenuta Le Tre Virtù, wonderful Tuscan resort in the heart of the Mugello Natural Park, we find the happy hand of chef Antonello Sardi, who with the restaurant of the estate, the Virtuous, expertly guards a Michelin star. Set up in the garden, surrounded by olive trees or by the pool, the picnic in question includes a rich selection of well-kept delicacies for the palate. A mix of haute cuisine and organic products, capable of best telling the essential link between the cuisine of the renowned restaurant and its territory.

Starry picnic and trekking in South Tyrol

The most beautiful peaks require effort to be conquered. As well as the tastiest tastes. Heinrich and Gisela Schneider, the owners of Terra – The Magic Place, who inherited a passion for hospitality from their parents and this suggestive mountain chalet with only 10 rooms overlooking the woods of the Sarentino Valley, in the province of Bolzano. A paradise for those seeking peace and tranquility, of course, but above all those who do not disdain an adventurous hike between the peaks. The prize is the picnic backpack prepared by the chalet, equipped with a blanket, a bottle of wine and many specialties based on honey, speck cheeses and typical products of the area. All prepared with the utmost care that chef Heinrich Schneider (two Michelin stars) can guarantee; and with a special environmentally friendly packaging.

At the park or by the sea: in Rome picnic in box. that's how – Italian Cuisine

From sandwiches to quiches, from bagels to husbands, imagination has no limits and delivery arrives directly to the park chosen for your picnic

Never before has the desire to be outdoors open its way. At the same time, due to the lockdown, many bars, patisseries and restaurants have refined their organization skills for delivery and take away. On the other hand, in times of crisis it is necessary to invent new commercial proposals and, if not already there, to launch a fashion. This is the case with picnics, with boxes that are already beautiful ready to take to the park or directly on the beach. Just arrange the delivery (home or takeaway) in time for departure and you're done. We have selected the five proposals that are depopulating in Rome.

Experience Bistrot Villa Pamphili

Who better than the Vivi Bistrot that is already in the park. For them, the picnic is an art and the precursors in terms of baskets can be defined without fear. On the other hand, the location of one of the offices of the Vivi Bistrot in the heart of Villa Pamphili is a wedding invitation. The game is simple: just order your picnic at least an hour before and everything will be ready to eat barefoot in the park in front. In the Deluxe version you can also book the classic wicker basket with the towel and your front row seat. Consistent with the green atmosphere in which it is located, the Vivi Bistrot is keen to offer rigorously compostable packaging and its proposals range from sandwiches to quiches, from organic salads to hamburgers.

Coromandel

A picnic in Piazza Navona? It has never been easier. Just book your picnic box (but also brunch or any of the appetizing dishes of chef Ornella De Felice) and go to Coromandel, which is just a stone's throw away, to collect it in person. Alternatively, wherever you are, there is Cosaporto that takes you there. Among Coromandel's proposals, sandwiches, bagels, quiches, pancakes and plumcakes, in short, everything that comes to mind is good that can be eaten in a brunch or an outdoor picnic.

Café Merenda

While under the sign Cafè Merenda you can read "Desserts and cuisine" makes it clear how many delicacies can be found in this delightful corner of Marconi. A place where you feel good, but which, if necessary, will reach you anywhere in Rome with its boxes. With the lockdown, the pastry chef / cook Chiara Caruso has specialized in the preparation of boxes for all tastes, from breakfast to brunch, sweet and savory. The leavened products are exceptionally well made, but the savory whims that Chiara prepares for the boxes dedicated to brunch do not disappoint either. Small anticipation, the family picnic box is out, which also includes a children's menu, with gifts for the little ones: a little attention that is appreciated.

Le Levain

The famous Roman boulangerie-pâtisserie led by Giuseppe Solfrizzi has recently launched its online shop, through which you can order all the delights, both sweet and savory, that the pastry chef prepares. Apulian by birth and French by training, Solfrizzi ranges easily from French pastries to focaccias, from baguettes to loaves. He also recently launched the Pic Nic Box, a combination of products for two that contains baguettes, two tasty quiches, a leavened dessert, three delicious macarons and two sweet verrines to combine with a selection of fruit juices. It can be ordered by calling or writing to the shop and on request it is delivered directly to the entrance of the chosen park.

Antico Forno Roscioli

The famous bakery of the Roscioli brothers has also started to deliver throughout Rome, with the collaboration of Cosaporto, with whom it has developed a series of boxes. They are not explicitly designed for picnics, but in any case for a tasty lunch, perhaps with savory croissants, maritozzi, sandwiches, or bagels (or all these things together, it depends on how many you are). There are also sweet proposals and the legendary pizza box of the Roscioli brothers, who can possibly be added to the order for a really tasty picnic.

Colorful and genuine: it is the summer picnic that children love – Italian Cuisine

June 18th is Picnic Day and we couldn't be more ready to celebrate it!

Yes, because after the months we have behind us locked in the house, now every opportunity is good to immerse yourself in nature and enjoy family time outdoors. There is no need to go far: even the city park can be the right destination for picnics! How to organize and what to bring? We give you some suggestions.

Picnic: the right solution in this period

The picnic has always been a moment loved by children: eating outside, often with your hands, without having to stay at the table and then instead run and have fun, is a great relief for them. Not only that, this year is also a different and safer way to be with friends outside the home, respecting the right distance. And if the little ones think about ball, kite and soap bubbles, what do we bring? It starts from a single product, which transforms the picnic making it even simpler and more appetizing for children.

Picnic: how to convince children to eat

Are children distracted by games and struggling to eat? The trick is to choose the right products, which wink at the characters they love most. And who can resist the sisters Elsa and Anna or the very nice snowman Olaf? They are the protagonists of Frozen 2, to make the packaging of the new VitaPOP snacks by Vitavigor even more special, mini sticks in the shape of a "bellows", crisp and light, prepared with corn flour and low in salt. Not only that, they are also very comfortable, because their 20-gram sachet format makes them practical to take with you anywhere. But above all they are versatile and easily matched. We give you some ideas.

Fresh and light products: the allies of the picnic with the children

VitaPOP, fresh fruit, vegetables and cheeses and that's it, the picnic is healthy and light, perfect for both summer temperatures and the health of our children. Vegetables, such as carrots and celery, are peeled and cut into simple sticks to munch on. The cherry tomatoes are skewered on skewers and peel directly from the stick. Then there are fresh cheeses, such as goat cheese or ricotta, which even the little ones like, and are eaten with a spoon or, even better, using a bellows to bring them to the mouth. Don't skimp on fruit: bring with you seasonal products, such as apricots, peaches, snacks, cherries, strawberries, colorful and very sweet. Children love these fruits and you can easily combine them with white yogurt and, to give crunchiness and complete in carbohydrates, VitaPOP bellows. Don't forget to let the little ones drink, this season it's easy to dehydrate, then running and romping the lawns even more! A juice and natural water are precious allies.