Food writer Mara Severin's perfect Anchorage picnic includes local drinks, bread, meats, cheese, crudité and even dessert. (Photo by Mara Severin) ...

A PICNIC BASKET. To carry all your picnic goodies, I’m a sucker for iconic picnic baskets, ... Fresh fruits and veggies, a loaf of warm artisan bread, a wedge of artisanal cheese, ...

Options include everything from hummus with crudite and bread, to freshly-made salami sandwiches. ... Grab a Lined Wood Picnic Basket for $32 and fill it to your heart's content.

Muffaletta Slides with Giardiniera. Ingredients 1 1/2 to 2 cups distilled white vinegar 1 1/2 to 2 cups white balsamic vinegar 2-3 tablespoons sugar ...

Picnics are a wonderful part of summer, but the foods that make up traditional picnic fare are rarely in step with good nutrition. With some updating, however, picnics can be delicious and nutritious.

You'll want to supply your own bread, crackers and picnic basket, but Chop Shop has the mustard, ham and roast beef covered. More at www.chopshopbutchery.com .

Pack your next picnic basket at these 8 Denver spots Fill your basket with cured meats, ... bread baked in-house, and Westminster-based Niman Ranch meats. 5100 E. Colfax, ...