Made a picnic hamper

Families are often looking for fun activities for Saturday and Sunday afternoons in the summer. You can always round up some friends for a game of softball, or head to a lake to catch some rays. Regardless of what you are doing, chances are you're going to get hungry. Bringing along an already made picnic hamper is both convenient and delicious.

Most of us are accustomed to packing our own lunch inside a picnic basket. This is a job typically delegated to the person who does the majority of the cooking in the home. The problem with this is that it can take a good deal of time in the kitchen to make enough lunch to bring along for four people. That hardly seems fair. A wonderful alternative that the family cook will particularly love is buying a picnic hamper. Many delis and restaurants have them available for purchase and you can order exactly what your family likes.

A deli is really the most inexpensive route to go when you want to buy an already prepared lunch. They'll likely have a supply of picnic baskets available too, but if you already have your own, you need only order the picnic hamper foods and beverages. If you do this, you should bring the basket along when you pick up your lunch so you can pack it right on the spot. Don't forget to include an ice pack to keep the food chilled until it's time to eat.

Some favorites that almost everyone enjoys are sandwiches. Tuna and egg salad seemed to be the choice that was found in most picnic baskets for years. When you order a picnic hamper you can choose whatever sandwiches your family prefers. If someone likes roast turkey on rye, and another wants salami on wheat, this can easily be accommodated. One of the nicest things about ordering a food hamper to take with you is that each person's meal can be made to order.

Don't forget beverages. When anyone sits in the sun for too long they are going to become dehydrated. At home, before you leave, it's a great idea to pack a small cooler with water bottles. This makes them easy to get at.

When you order the food for the picnic ask about lemonade or fruit juices. Many restaurants and delis make their own fresh juices which is a real treat for anyone on a hot summer day. When you go to pick up the picnic hamper you can just slide these into the basket right next to the food.

After that it's just a matter of driving to your destination, having lunch and enjoying the fun of being with your family. Everyone, including the cook, will have a great time.