Romantic Picnic

We've chosen recipes specially suited for a romantic picnic for two! Just add a loved one--and maybe a little luck with the weather!

"I worked at a sandwich shop that made these vegetable sandwiches. They were a veggie's dream!" -- REDVELVT22, recipe submitter

You know what they say: "location, location, location." It’s true for romantic picnics, too. Besides the food and drink, finding just the right spot to share the afternoon is key. Here are a few suggestions.

• Set up your picnic near a lake, river, or the ocean and let the water lend a quiet musical backdrop to your outdoor meal. A park with a gurgling fountain feature works great, too.

• Hike up a mountain trail with a backpack full of picnic goodies and get away from the maddening crowds.

• Bring your picnic basket to the local botanical garden and enjoy what's in bloom while you dine on favorite foods.

• Dash down the street to the neighborhood park for an impromptu picnic. It might just be the most romantic of all because it’s spontaneous.

• If the weather turns bad, don’t let it ruin your fun. Transform a patio or sun porch to a rainy day picnic spot by spreading out a blanket and surrounding the setting with your indoor plants.

"Just a good old fashioned, down home potato salad recipe that brings back memories of picnics in the park and family gatherings." -- JOSLYN, recipe submitter

"Cheap and easy to make. Kids love them. Any berry can be used."  -- A. Beavers, recipe submitter