When I think of summer, I think of picnics and patios, badminton and the beach, and, maybe above all else, watermelon. The quintessential summer fruit, nothing beats biting into a big triangle slice of watermelon after a day spent outdoors.  

A picnic with simple food, shared with good people, is one of the best ways to spend a day. If you’re looking for some inspiration for summer days spent outside, a fresh slice of watermelon in hand, we’ve got you covered! 

Life is a Party: Deliciously Doable Recipes to Make Every Day a Celebration by David Burtka 

The Forest Feast Gatherings: Simple Vegetarian Menus for Hosting Friends & Family by Erin Gleeson 

The Picnic: Recipes and Inspiration from Basket to Blanket by Marnie Hanel 

Good Day for a Picnic: Simple Food that Travels Well by Jeremy Jackson 

The CSA Cookbook: Thinking Inside the Box by Linda Ly 

Share: Delicious Sharing Boards for Social Dining by Theo A. Michaels 

Watermelon & Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations by Nicole A. Taylor 

-Linnea