84-Lancaster Fanning, Saturday, June 23 2001 Family Living Focus by Beth Van Horn Centre Co. Extension Agent Packing A Picnic Basket Summertime is picnic time from backyard grilling to picnics at the neighborhood park, while hiking in the mountains, or while on camping or boating trips. Whether your picnic is an elabo rate gourmet affair for 20 or a simple packed lunch for two, a little planning can make the event much more enjoyable. The Picnic Cooler: When choosing a cooler, consider “cold retention power,” cleanability, durability, weight, and cost. Foam chests are lightweight, low cost, and actually have good cold retention power, but they are fragile and may not last through numerous outings. Plastic, fiber glass, and steel coolers are more durable and have excellent cold retention power. However, once filled, larger models may weigh 30 to 40 pounds. Because of their durability, some end up being used well past their prime. If the inside of the cleaned cooler has a nasty odor, it’s time to discard the cooler. When packing your cooler, layer with ice and food, and top with a tablecloth wrapped in a plastic bag. Putting the tablecloth on top helps to insulate the cool er, plus, when you arrive at the 2.4 th 'Anniversary Sale NOW THRU JULY 3 RO 20 % >» ALL TELESCOPE PATIO FURNITURE (in stock) 5 Piece Dining Set 531 e 4C • 4 Sling Chairs : «42" Glass Ton Table *331 6 Colors to Choose fy\ Reg retail $690 V/z Umbrei Reg retail Sale' VI9O. All Grills On Sale!!^^^ picnic site, it will be the first thing you unpack. Suggested Picnic Foods: Fresh, whole fruit generally packs well. Oranges, bananas, apples, and grapes are great to take along on picnics. Be sure apples and grapes are well washed ahead of time. Ice water is a priceless luxury, especially when picnicking at a remote location on a hot day. For a convenient source of ice and water, fill a clean plastic con tainer three-fourths full with water, cap tightly, and freeze. The container makes a great ice pack and provides cold drinking water as the ice melts. If your picnic cooler will not keep foods at refrigerator tem peratures (40 degrees F or below) until you’re ready to eat, choose less perishable ingredients, such as peanut butter, jelly, salami, pressed luncheon meats, and hard cheeses, for sandwich fix ings. Take mayonnaise and mus tard in individual packets to spread on hard rolls, tortillas, or bread. Complete your picnic with fresh or dried fruit, raw vege tables, chips, and cookies for des sert. 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