In search of wholesome fall picnic inspiration? You discovered it! Hold studying for scrumptious recipes and picnic concepts. Fall at Shakespeare Dallas is the right excuse to pack up a wonderful picnic to take pleasure in theater beneath the celebrities. We nervous all week in regards to the climate however it was virtually excellent for the opening night time of King Lear. My buddy Kellie is gluten free, which was the right excuse for me to shake up my standard pasta salad / sandwich routine and give you an entire gluten free fall picnic menu for you all!
What to Deliver
I at all times take my little purple wagon (okay, high quality, it’s my mother’s that I commandeered a couple of years in the past) for simple transport from the automotive to the amphitheater. I’m in good firm with the Shakespeare Dallas crowd, as many individuals have been bouncing into the theater with wagons filled with goodies in tow.
I took my waterproof picnic blanket since I nervous the bottom can be moist. Should you like to picnic like me, I extremely advocate a water-proof blanket. Two nights in a row I used to be utterly dry whereas these round me have been moist by the tip of the night!Â
I introduced my customized King of Handmade Rose Desk tote bag and my insulated Enterprise & Pleasure tote bag in lieu of a cooler. I switched my fall bouquet to a small orange vase that would slot in my cupholder driving to and from the theater. I additionally introduced a few small pumpkins simply because plus my white out of doors plates, model forks, gold wine glasses, and armed forces inexperienced napkins.Â
The Meals
Everyone knows why you’re actually right here: the meals! I’m so pleased with this straightforward make-ahead menu. For the primary course, I made a scrumptious Butternut Squash Rice Salad with pomegranate arils, dried cranberries, uncooked pumpkin seeds, feta cheese, and maple mustard French dressing. It completely screams fall! It additionally simply so occurs to be gluten free. Get the recipe right here. I additionally introduced grilled hen tenders to make dinner just a little heartier.
I additionally packed up some hummus with radishes, cucumber slices, sugar snap peas, and cherry tomatoes. I brainstormed the best way to transport a ready-made hummus plate and selected a light-weight wooden bowl, which labored tremendous properly.Â
For dessert, I made a maple custard topped with cinnamon whipped cream. Puddings and custards are a terrific possibility for a gluten free dessert, as they’re sometimes made with cornstarch, which is of course gluten free. Plus it’s pretty low in sugar and packed filled with calcium. You’ll be able to pour the combination in cute little jars, excellent for a picnic!
I hope this impressed you to host your very personal fall picnic! Need extra fall picnic inspiration? Take a look at my Rosé Picnic, Pumpkin Picnic, and Fall Fairytale Picnic.
Pleased picnicking,
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