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Pack a pukka picnic

Forget supermarket sandwiches and cans of fizzy drinks. Follow Terry Farris's delectable picnic menu and make your next outdoor feast a show-stopper

Picnicking season is upon us. Whether it's an outdoor concert, a day on the beach or just a favourite local park, we love to eat outdoors when the weather is nice. But what can you do to make it special, and how do you avoid the predictable collection of ready-made supermarket sandwiches and crisps? With a minimum amount of time and fuss, you can fill your picnic hamper with great-tasting healthy home-made food.

Get carried away
Wicker hampers are very stylish and attractive, but ideal for keeping food cool. Insulated, soft cool-bags are best for this and come in handy, easy-to-carry sizes. Keep the hamper for transporting plates, glasses, napkins and any other incidentals like bottle openers, etc. Freezer packs are good for keeping food and drink cooler for longer inside the cool-bags. Don't forget to pop them in the freezer until frozen. Also, it's a good idea to make sure your food is cold (kept in the fridge for an hour or 2) before packing. All the recipes above can be made well in advance. Remember to keep your food bag in a shaded area.

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