Bittman Picnic

Mark Bittman gave quite a few picnic ideas in Wednesday’s New York Times. I couldn’t get through the article without being utterly overwhelmed. Finally, I paired down my perfect picnic via Bittman.

I’d start with the Thai Gazpacho—that quick blended soup of tomatoes and cucumbers in which the author most expertly adds stalks of lemongrass and cilantro. Then I’d go for an intermezzo of tomatoes and peaches, an inspired combination. Following that, I’d get heavy with the olive and caper couscous. And I’d mix those assorted mushrooms right in. Then I’ll take one of those cornbread cubes. I know I’d enjoy the canned tuna and anchovy mashup, though I maybe in the minority. I am full, but yes please I’ll have one lamb meatball. And I must have dessert: angel food cake!