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Fresh Dill Wrapped Goat Cheese INGREDIENTS: Pre - Packaged Goat Cheese Fresh Dill STEP - BY - STEP INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Purchase a package
of goat cheese and fresh dill. Freeze the goat cheese for a few minutes while you pick the dill and finely chop it.
2. Once you’re done chopping spread the dill out on
the cutting board. Remove the goat cheese packaging and roll the goat
cheese log along the finely chopped dill until it covers the outside. Fill in the sparse areas with your hand. 3. Put the goat cheese in a mason jar with a lid and place in To complete the menu, add a French baguette, pears or grapes, and a pre - made pie for dessert. Don’t forget the wine! This effortless menu and elegant arrangement of vintage finds encompass the art of the vintage picnic. Now all you need is to grab friends or family and enjoy! the picnic basket with a cold pack.
The Art Of The Vintage Picnic Words LAUREN HEDENKAMP Photos SARAH TERRANOVA by the Gourmet Glamping Girls:
focus mostly on the vintage presentation. A Baguette, fruit, and cheese with wine and pie for dessert makes for an easy and deli- cious fall picnic menu! 6. LOCATION Finding the perfect patch of grass to fash- ion a beautiful presentation is the final step to creating a vintage picnic! Kansas City has two great picnic spots to witness the chang- ing colors of the leaves and the transition from warm to cool. The first is the lawn of the Nelson-Atkin’s Museum of Art, which fits seamlessly with paying attention to aesthet- ics, as you get to sit among the sculpture. The second favorite Kansas City picnic spot is
Loose Park. The rose garden is beautiful in the fall and creates the perfect backdrop for an elegant vintage presentation. The art of the vintage picnic can be achieved easily with the above 6 tips! For a little menu in- spiration, here is a recipe for Fresh Dill Wrapped Goat Cheese that is exceedingly flavorful and most importantly, simple to make! ^ The Gourmet Glamping team, Lauren Hedenkamp and Sarah Terranova, became fast friends in Italy. They met studying in the same art and photo program and bonded quickly over their love of art and food. Lauren’s vintage camper Ellie serves as the backdrop for Gourmet Glamping.
T he art of the vintage picnic is about embracing the elegance of presenta- tion and creating an easy menu! The perfect vintage basket, utensils, and blanket can be found at rummage sales, local vintage shops, or your grandmother’s attic. This is a guide to create the ideal vintage inspired picnic atmosphere along with some tips for a simple picnic friendly menu. Here are a few key aspects to planning the ideal vintage picnic: 1. THE BASKET Finding a vintage picnic basket is easier than you think! Once you have a basket on
the brain and you attend every rummage sale you can find, you will find one! Bonus points if you can find a basket shaped just for pies! 2. THE BLANKET The blanket is like the canvas for the art of the picnic itself. The pattern and color of the blanket will set the tone for the visual presentation. Vintage dining table cloths that are thick or have a tarp underneath will also work as a blanket. 3. THE UTENSILS Using vintage utensils in the basket actually make packing for the picnic much
easier as most vintage plates and cutlery are much smaller and will fit easier, providing more space. Use the cloth napkins as separa- tors for the breakables. 4. MASON JARS Although mason jars are a trend these days, they make the perfect cup for any beverage you choose to enjoy on your picnic because they are stem-less and the lids make them spill proof! No one wants a stain on his or her perfectly curated vintage blanket! 5. SIMPLE MENU Keeping the food minimal allows you to
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