European style "picnic"

[DesignGirl450]

Wednesday, my husband and I went grocery shopping and I bought a whole grain bread baguette, and we came home and I already had several cheeses, salami, fruit and red wine, and olives.  So we had a very European style dinner, us and our daughter.  We stood around the counter, eating and talking. I love eating that way and haven't done it for a long time.  My father was Italian and I was raised with all that good stuff. Does anyone else indulge in that way?

[kuntrylady56]

When we first got together Larry and I used to go on road trips to just anywhere and we woupld pack up a basket with some wine,bread,salami and cheese and other munchies and have a picnic. We still do it when the weather is good and our schedules allow.

And I do enjoy eating like that also,kind of setting up a buffet and eating a little bit of everything.

[sabrtooth1]

Yes, I go to the "Italian store" a few times a month, and come home with "soul food".  Volpi, capicola, sopressata, mortadella with pistachio, rare beef, Frutti di mare, olive salald, smoked provolone, fontina, fresh ovolini, a litre of Extra Virgin, a bottle of Balsamic, a stick of pepperoni, a couple sticks of bread... I'm drooling on the keyboard.

[hugss]

Sounds like fun!We just have some *appetizers* on the weekend & munch & chat ;)

[jules8289]

 We do that quite often. That is almost staple food for DH and I during warmer weather. It's a little more affordable since it's just two of us. We also have a great Italian grocery store near by in Toledo. When the weather is good we'll pack up a basket and head way up the Maumee River to the dam area in Grand Rapids, Oh. So nice to sit at a picnic table and relax.

[Cindy18]

I've never done that but I have made appetizers for dinner before.

[rosebud727]

Yes, more often than we should, but yes.

[LEK19]

Yes, we do that often throughout the year but it is the tradition to do so on Christmas Eve when we open presents.

[homeskoolmama]

We used to do that about once a month, haven't in a long time. I agree, we're over due.

[Bmat]

What a neat idea! I was intrigued when I saw the title of your post. It sounds like a fun and memorable meal.

[LeJane]

 Sounds great- sorry I missed it   :-)

   We love this style of dining.     We so enjoy cooking,   gourmet/ unique foods and fun times in the Kitchen.       Even cooking everyday meals is a sampling and creative experience.     I am fortunate,  my man loves to be in the Kitchen and is fabulous.     He used to run a restaurant....