WHAT'S IN OUR PICNIC BASKET? - Cruising Connecticut With a Picnic Basket

Cruising Connecticut recipes were chosen based on their versatility, great taste, ease of preparation and ingredients. The final test was how transportable each recipe is, based on the accessibility of the picnic facilities.

Several recipes were contributed from chefs and other area professionals. The remaining recipes came from my own picnic recipe collection or from the files of relatives and friends; in some cases they were created especially for Cruising Connecticut.

All recipes—from beverages, breads, finger foods, and sides, to sandwiches, soup, salads, entrees and desserts, are accompanied by additional menu items designed for each distinctive picnic.