Food Art

While I was doing research for this post, I came across something I never knew existed: Sandwich Art. Which led to Food Art. Just in case you still haven't gone on that picnic, here are a few images that might inspire you to make your own occasion to have a picnic.  Or to just play with your food.

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Bird

Poppies

In the interest of being the helpful blogger that I once promised to be, I present to you some art that is attainable for most.  It might even be perfect for slipping into your picnic basket to impress your guests!

Jenga?

Tulips

Aaand because this is the blog for the best place for Coastal Home Decor and Beach Furntiure and I need to tie it in somehow so it looks like I was actually working today instead of playing around, here are some beach and sea inspired art. From food.



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Koi

Coral

Octopus

Married Octopuses

July is National Picnic Month

When is the last time you went on a real, old- fashioned picnic? I'm talking neatly packed picnic basket, savory gourmet treats, a bottle of wine or other concoction. And some decadent little morsel that makes you feel like a French princess. And the setting ... A sailboat? A beach? A greasy knoll?

There is still time. Resolve to have that picnic during National Picnic Month! To get you motivated here are six picnic sandwich recipes that would perfect your picnic basket.  Click on the link below the pictures for the recipes.  Or better yet, head over to our Pinterest Board to find all these recipes and more.

Pan Bagnat - a French picnic sandwich that is best made the night before, for an even more relaxing picnic day.

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Pesto Chicken Slider - part of this sandwich can also be made ahead and is perfect for picnic-making for a larger crowd.



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Savory Fig Sandwiches - for the vegetarians among us



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Steak and Carmelized Onion Sandwich - for the meat lovers



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Softshell Crab Sandwich - for the more adventuresome



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Lobster Rolls - because we love our east coast shoreline culture

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If you need ideas for sides in your picnic basket, be sure to follow us Pinterest or check our our board called Picnic Perfection.  And put a date on the calendar for a picnic!