The art of eating out side harder than it looks. Thankfully, there’s a source we turn to when we’re getting ready for a picnic — you can score all the best picnic treats from Trader Joe’s, but know how to curate a selection for every occasion. — well, that requires a little more finesse.
Up front, we’ve gathered the essentials for a relaxing picnic in France (complete with an insulated basket), a cool gathering, beach scale, an outdoor session great set up charcuterie, and more. Whether it’s a random thing or you don’t feel like bothering with recipes, we made our picnics as easy as possible with curated foods exclusively from Trader Joe’s. Because filling your picnic basket will be easy on your pocket — and we’ll take any excuse to take TJ’s money.
Featured image of Teal Thomsen.
How to Pack a Cool, Beachside Picnic
Unless you’re lucky enough to have a beachfront address, a picnic on the beach can take a while. To save room for the full-bodied wine, we’ve put together – but no less satisfying – lighter recommendations.
How to Pack a Gluten-Free Picnic
Perhaps your team is well aware of the limitations of Celiac. Or maybe your friend happens to be avoiding gluten for trendy reasons. No reviews here — a gluten-free treat can be as substantial as a hearty wheat beer thanks to our pick of the best picnic treats from Trader Joe’s.
What to pack for a passionate French picnic
We tend to think of relatively light fares when we think of picnics. But when you’re outdoors, what does a dream look like? a scene from Marie Antoinetteit’s time to call the heavyweight giants Trader Jacques.
Charcuterie’s last picnic
Ah, the most leisurely picnic of them all. No cooking required — just cut, arrange and bake. Feel free to pair with your favorite wine.
Best prepared food at Trader Joe’s for a picnic
We wouldn’t do a round of the best picnic foods from Trader Joe’s without dedicating an entire section to what beloved grocers do best: prepared foods and killer dipping sauces.
Swap something from our curated list for the bestsellers below — or simply supplement. You can’t go wrong with a parmesan pastry or two.
