A Year of Picnics: Recipes for Dining Well in the Great Outdoors Hardcover – Illustrated, April 4, 2017

Oh my! This is not only an amazing resource on how to prepare for an extraordinary picnic, it is a fantastic recipe book. From savory to sweet there is a plethora of foods to make and enjoy whether off on a picnic or hunkering down at home! I just received mine in the mail and as I am skimming through my mouth is watering! I seriously cannot wait to make everything (especially the Chocolate Mint "Movie Stars")!!! My 6 year old daughter is eyeing the Rosemary Lemon Bars and the Salted Caramel Popcorn. My 8 year old is grabbing the berries and heavy cream from the fridge, as I write this review, to make the Pots de Crème with Rose Whipped Cream...she is a very big fan of berries and cream on any and all occasions! The themes of the picnics are beyond cute, from romantic to kid friendly...and the ideas for seasonal activities that go along with the themes are perfect additions! Super glad I ordered this book! Don't hesitate...buy it!

You want this book for your collection!! It's full of brilliant ideas and themes for picnics in all seasons, like games to play, centering your outing around bird-watching, dining by the water and making afternoon tea or a coffee break the focus. Ashley English includes instructions for building a simple, portable picnic table and cornhole boards, and we haven't even gotten to the RECIPES! There's Cardamom, Rose Water and Berry Coffee Cake; Chimichurri Chicken; Gingersnap and Coconut Lime Tassies; Smoky Cauliflower Spread; Cheesy Kale Chips; Rosemary Lemon Bars...I can't wait to go on these picnics. Ashley's recipes are always unique, approachable and delicious, and the photography by Jen Altman is stunning.

I love the idea of this book. It was not all that I hoped it would be (mostly Black and white pics) and some of the recipes were a bit much for me...but there are still some great things in the pages

I always love the concept of a picnic, but struggle to actually make it happen. As with all of Ashley's books, she shows how it's not only possible, but very worthwhile. Great writing, beautiful pictures, excellent recipes.

I truly love this beautiful book! Yummy recipes, lovely activity ideas, and stunning photos. My only issue was that several pages were not cut all the way through when in the punting/binding process, leaving many pairs of pages attached, still folded but not cut through at the bottom. I was able to resolve this with a blade, but wish that part of the purchase had been pristine.

Another fabulous book by Ashley English. I love how the table of contents is by season, similar to Handmade Gatherings also by Ashley English. The recipes are unique and classic but not too complicated for a novice like myself. I adore the section on picnic essentials even includes a natural homemade (of course!) bug spray for picnic time. Can't wait to get into every one of these recipes!

As with all of her books this is a wealth of information. Amazing seasonal recipes, helpful logistical info, beautiful and inspiring images and lovely ideas to bring people together to spend time outdoors. Great resource not only for people that love to picnic because the recipes are on point!!

LOVE this book! Well written, well put together, pictures are awesome, recipes are all-palate friendly. Ashley did an amazing job on this book. Cant wait to make some of these recipes!