This is the ninth installment in our Family Picnic series! We hope you’ve been following along and enjoying a weekly picnic together. During the summer of 2020, many of us need new rituals and ways to connect despite the challenges around us. A chance to share food, fun and conversation outside is one way to do just that.
This Week’s Family Picnic Menu
Our menu for the week is a super fun, fast dinner with minimal dishes and easy cleanup. Make walking tacos — perfect for backyard picnics or later dinners on the run — and top them with a homemade twist on guacamole. Then enjoy a simple summer dessert while you look at the stars.
Walking Tacos are dinner in a bag! Top your favorite chips with a quick homemade taco mixture and the veggies, cheese and fixings your family likes best.
Avocado and Mango Salsa combines the flavors of guacamole with the sweet surprise of fresh mango. You can use it to top your tacos or eat it as a salad on the side.
Strawberry Fool is the easiest four-ingredient dessert recipe you’ll ever see! We featured it in our book Eat, Laugh, Talk: The Family Dinner Playbook.
Fun
Why not let the family stay up late and do some stargazing? It’s amazing how few of us really spend time paying attention to the world around us, especially after dark. Get started with this article from National Geographic, packed with information, activity ideas and tips.
Conversation
While you’re waiting for night to fall, talk about space and exploration.
