Picnic on Shine

Have lunch, will travel

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I often drive to visit my family on long holiday weekends. I used to not enjoy the trips because when I got hungry I would have to pull over at a rest stop and buy fried food that I would spend the latter half of my drive regretting. So now I pack a cooler with healthy lunches that keep me satisfied for the entire trip. When I stop, I find a picnic bench and enjoy a sandwich or salad that I packed and I don’t have to deal with swarms of people, greasy food or regrets...

5 lighter Labor Day favorites

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What happened to my summer?? It was seriously cold and rainy (six states had their coldest July on record) and now Labor Day is just around the corner!!

Since the weather is finally warm and sunny, I want to savor every last minute of the season. My mantra for the upcoming holiday weekend is to have as much fun as possible! Here are my top picks for Labor Day recipes—I chose four foods that keep time in the kitchen to a minimum so I have more time for fun...

Enjoy Picnics Without the Extra Calories

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By Heather Topham Wood

Eliminate the Bad Picnic Foods

When you're trying to pick healthy foods for a picnic, you need to…

Picnic-perfect raspberry bars & more fresh raspberry recipes

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Last summer my husband and I were talking and he casually mentioned that the hillside at his dad’s cabin, a mere 30 minutes from our apartment, was covered in raspberry bushes. I don’t know what was worse—that he waited 5 years to tell me or that I never noticed that they were there.

That afternoon I hightailed it to the raspberry haven, dressed in long sleeves (those raspberry bushes are thorny!), and picked my heart out. In the days that followed, we ate raspberries—with pork chops, in salads, bars and spoonbread.

A Sexy Picnic for Two

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This time of year just begs for casual outdoor dining, where you can relax, get cozy, eat with your fingers, and, if you’re feeling sappy, feed each other little bites. Check out this meal from Cosmo columnist and celeb chef Katie Lee Joel:

Meze Platter with…

Top 10 Grommets for fun in the sun!

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Summer is fleeting, so Daily Grommet has put together a goody bag of Grommets to help you make the most of each precious summer day.

Prepare for Fun:

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10 Tips for Taking Food Outside

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Our list of tips for taking food outdoors will help you easily pack and plan a moveable feast. 1) Choose recipes that can be served at room temperature and don't require a knife and fork. Wait to dress salads until you reach your destination and are ready to eat. 2) For salads…

How to pack the perfect (healthy) picnic basket this Fourth of July

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For many Americans, the 4th of July means packing up the picnic basket and heading to the park to hang out and partake in the Holiday festivities. While you'll probably be playing frisbee, catch or heck, even tag, that doesn't mean you should stomach the traditional picnic fare of fried…