Searching for straightforward summer season picnic concepts? Hold studying! My buddy Sydney and I had the loveliest picnic dinner earlier than Twelfth Night time at Shakespeare Dallas. Shakespeare within the Park is one in every of my favourite summer season traditions! Theater, wine, and dinner al fresco. What could possibly be extra Rose Desk?
The Decor
I took my favourite rose picnic blanket, my white pearl melamime plates, pink coral napkins with a pearl trim, white carnations, a fan, and two of the out of doors wine glasses from my fairytale assortment.
I’ve been saving my Viognier from Justin Wines that I purchased in Paso Robles for a special day and I assumed a night at Shakespeare Dallas match the invoice!
Kuhlman Cellars additionally drove up from the hill nation for opening night time so I grabbed a bottle of Alluvé and Calcaria to take house, plus a few of their well-known herbed almonds to snack on.
The Meals
I made a few very easy recipes that transported nicely and made use of contemporary summer season produce like cantaloupe, strawberries, tomatoes, and contemporary basil from my backyard.
Menu
Stuffed Dates
Cantaloupe
Pearl Couscous Salad
Strawberry Cheesecake Jars
Stuffed Dates
I initially got here up with this fast and simple appetizer for my Indiana Jones occasion, since they eat dates a number of occasions in Raiders, however now I make them on a regular basis as a result of they’re completely scrumptious. Get the recipe right here.
Pearl Couscous Salad
I made a decision to shake issues up and made a easy Pearl Couscous Salad with cherry tomatoes, pearled mozzarella, tons of contemporary basil from my backyard, and a garlic champagne French dressing. It’s so good, we ate seconds! Get the recipe right here.
Strawberry Cheesecake Jars
That is the right use for juicy, ripe summer season berries! I completely adore cheesecake jars for a summer season picnic as a result of the jars keep chilled for hours. We didn’t eat dessert till the ultimate act, hours into our picnic, and the jars have been nonetheless ice chilly. Get the recipe right here.
The Present
Twelfth Night time blew my excessive expectations out of the water. The Shakespeare Dallas forged was completely phenomenal. The character-driven comedy is one in every of mistaken id throughout which hilarity ensues.
Mikaela Baker was a standout as Olivia, conveying a lot in each scene. Francine Gonzalez was hilarious in her high-energy function of Viola, garnering tons of snickers from the viewers. Caleb Mosley was completely forged as Orsino and Ryan Michael Friedman rattling close to stole the present as Feste.
In the event you love a fast-paced comedy, you’ll love Shakespeare Dallas’ manufacturing of Twelfth Night time. Go see it this summer season!
Completely satisfied picnicking,
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