A Sweet Temptation / En Søt Fristelse

A snack recipe found in “Kremost – Deilige Oppskrifter og
Enkle Serveringstips” (Cream Cheese – Delicious Recipes and Simple Serving Tips) a free e-booklet published by tine.no

Ham & Asparagus Subs / Skinke og Asparges Fylte Rundstykker

A recipe for some delicious picnic subs found on BBC good food

I know autumn officially starts in a few days, but you can squeeze in a picknic or two still on sunny days. Cram individual bread rolls with quality ham, asparagus tips and lemon dressing and add to the picnic spread.

Picnic Caramel Cake / Piknik Karamellkake

A baking recipe found in “Igleheart’s Cake Secrets”
published in 1928

This is my post No 2.500 on this blogg!

Eaton Mess

A traditional English dessert recipe found on goodtoknow.co.uk

Eton mess is a simple, delicious dessert, made with broken meringues, strawberries and cream. It gets it’s name as it is the dessert traditionally served at Eton College’s prize-giving picnic on June 4th. Ready in just 10 mins, this Eton mess recipe uses ready made meringues for speed but if you fancy a challenge you can make your own!

Yugoslavian Culbastija / Jugoslavisk Culbastija

A classic Yugoslavian pork recipe found in “God Mat fra Hele
Verden” (Great Food from All Over The World)
published by Schibsted in 1971

Juicy, browned steaks of pork are a typical Yugoslavian specialty. Originally this was a favorite dish for excursions ending in a picnics. A shallow hole was dug in the ground making a primitive barbecue fired with wood found around picnic spot. The meat was stuck on wooden sticks and fried over the fire. Initially, the heat should be strong, forming a good brown crust on the meat. The heat was then dampened by covering the flames with ashes and the meat was cooked till done. The meat was repeatedly brushed with oil, but was first seasoned after it was done.

Ploughman’s Picnic Loaf / Pløyerens Piknikloff

A picnic loaf recipe found on tescorealfood.com

It is still high season for picnics here on the northern hemisphere so if the weather is agreeable there is no reason to sit down indoors to have lunch. Pack the lunch and find yourself a nice peaceful spot. Remember winter is back in just a few months – Ted

Elderflower & Cucumber Gin & Tonics / Hylleblomst & Agurk Gin & Tonics

A grownup picnic refershment found on BBC food

This delicately coloured, refreshing take on the classic gin and tonic makes a perfect picnic tipple.

Wholemeal Frankfurter Crescents / Grove Pølsehorn

A snack recipe just as perfect for picnics as for
children’s parties found on brodogkorn.no

These frankfurter crescents are delicious and very easy to make! Great for a hike or picknic warmed over a fire or on a charcoal grill, or as a finger food at a children’s party.

Pork, Plum And Sage Pasties / Svinekjøtt, Plomme og Salvie Paier

A great picnic recipe found on TescoRealFood

The time for picnics is really back again here in Norway, this week has almost been to hot for comfort. That means it’s time to make fresh lemonade, bake pastries, make sandwiches and get the picnic baskets out of the cupboards and head for a nice park or the woods. Marvelous way to share a meal if you ask me – Ted

Corn Pie / Maispai

A tasty pie recipe found in “Ost i Varme og Kalde Retter”
(Cheese in Hot and Cold Dishes) published by
Den Norske Bokklubb in 1988

A pie with an American touch since corn is not the most common ingredient in pies here in Scandinavia.

Pink Picnic Lemonade / Rosa Pikniklimonade

A sparkling lemonade perfect for a picnic found on BBC food

This lemonade will go down nicely with the drumsticks i the last post.

Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Drumsticks / Baconinnpakkede Kyllingklubber

A chef’s take on a picknic classic found on BBC food

BBC Saturday Kitchen presenter James Martin gives a family favourite the chef treatment – perfect for picnics.

Apple Rolls / Eplerundstykker

A recipe for some juicy and sweetish rolls that are just
perfect for a picnic found on brodogkorn.no

These apple rolls are extra succulent and naturally sweet and can be made with all types of apples. Perfect for the picnic basket or a lunch.

Chef’s Sandwich / Kokkens Sandwich

A classic sandwich recipe found in “The Quick & Eary Armour Cookbook” published by Benjamin Company/Rutledge Book
in 1980

The picnic season is drawing near even here in Norway and this recipe is well worth remembering when you pack the the late spring’s first picknic basket.

Meat Pates / Kjøttpostei

A pâté recipe found in “Sundt og Godt” (Wholesome and Delicious) published by Det Beste in 1988

Lean, healthy meat cooked in red wine and mixed with cottage cheese turns into a soft, smouth pâté with rich meat flavor.