Crispy marble rye and pumpernickel bread, piled on freshly sliced thin layers of corned beef, sauerkraut, melty Swiss cheese surrounded with a thin layer of 1000 island dressing. One of my grandpas favorites.

My little brothers favorite, roast beef on a toasted sour dough slice filled with only the freshest ingredients.

One of my best friends suggested this illustration (his favorite meal). Bacon cheeseburger always delicious.

Picnic Broccoli Salad is a family favorite and is required at every summer picnic. The crunchy broccoli and tangy dressing pair wonderfully with the saltiness of the crumbled bacon and sweetness of the white raisins. Enjoy!

This refreshingly simple citrus salad features grapefruit and oranges topped with a tangy vinaigrette.You can stack the citrus slices with fresh mozzarella and basil on individual plates or in one big platter. It makes a beautiful presentation and can be eaten with salmon or to offset the richness of pasta.

Hand-lettered and illustrated cheese quote

When summer bounty is in full swing, there is nothing better than a Caprese Salad. Good balsamic vinegar is a great addition but is not "classic".

I love to enjoy a picnic, on a sunny day, with sandwiches, fruits and a good wine with a cheese board . A bowl of fruit is not bad for a summer afternoon! And a dessert to end the evening is delicious!
All the little details are important when planning a picnic

Take your favorite cheeseburger and ditch the bun, chop up the veggies, and toss with secret sauce and you have a Cheeseburger salad!

An all time favorite, fresh from the garden, summer salad.

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I came across strawberry risotto during lockdown and it seemed so improbable I had to try it. It was a different way to use up a glut of strawberries. I used Martini as I had a bottle open but white wine would also work. It is a savoury dish (honestly) and a very pleasing shade of pink.

A brightly coloured summer salad jammed packed with veggies straight from the garden!

I love fresh tomato salad. When I go to a picnic I bring it! Lots of colorful tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil, add salt, olive oil and squeezed lemon. This is a great salad for summer!

Caprese Salad, a classic summertime salad, was created in the 50s in Capri and should always be dressed with a drizzle of EVOO only! Balsamic vinegar would destroy the delicate flavor of the cheese. And use only the finest ingredients since it's such a simple salad!