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What do you bring to eat/drink on a picnic? Multiple choice.

Activity2004 profile imageActivity200489 Voters
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None of the Above/Other: Please say in Comments.
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Watermelon
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Lemonade
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Crunchy Vegetable Wrap
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Fried Cornflake Chicken
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Chickpea/Apricot Vinaigrette Salad
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Hummus Deviled Eggs
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Black Bean/Corn Salad
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PatsyIpswich profile image
PatsyIpswich

wholemeal breadsandwiches and fresh fruit such as apple chunks and grapes. Apple juice to drink

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Activity2004 in reply toPatsyIpswich

That sounds great! I love eating apples and grapes when I can get them.😀👍🌈

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PatsyIpswich in reply toActivity2004

we havent been out with a picnic since COVID but we used to pick up a meal deal from Tesco which included sandwiches, a little bag of chopped apple and grapes plus a drink for £3 each.

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Activity2004 in reply toPatsyIpswich

That sounds like a wonderful idea and deal. When it's possible, I will have to see if a store near my house has a deal like that and go to the closest park to do a picnic. :-)

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Lizard28

I could only eat watermelon and drink lemonade due to allergies. I would maybe take a ham or beef sandwich.

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Activity2004 in reply toLizard28

Both meats and watermelon with lemonade sounds great for a picnic.😀👍🌈

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chicken1234

Corned beef sandwiches

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Activity2004 in reply tochicken1234

I like corned beef in a sandwich or on the side.😀👍🌈

Other for me Leah, homemade spelt sourdough with vegan cheese and vegan mayo 😋😋.

Excellent poll👍

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Activity2004 in reply to

Sounds really yummy! 😀👍🌈

Thank you for saying that about the poll. I have a lot of ideas for the next few weeks coming up.😀👍🌈

in reply toActivity2004

I love it.

You're welcome. Ooh, I'm looking forward to seeing the polls.🌈👍😊🙏

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Activity2004 in reply to

The next one is for Saturday!😀👍🌈

in reply toActivity2004

Brilliant 👍🌈😊

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Beautifulrainbow

Chipolatas, and crisps.

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Activity2004 in reply toBeautifulrainbow

What are Chipolatas?😀👍🌈

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Beautifulrainbow in reply toActivity2004

There small cocktail sausages 🤭🌈

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Activity2004 in reply toBeautifulrainbow

Like pigs in a blanket? :-)

G1llHa1n profile image
G1llHa1n

sausage rolls, cheese & bacon quiche and Irn Bru - I'm a Scot.

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Foxie1234 in reply toG1llHa1n

I’m with you......but add crisps & wine! 🤫

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Big_Dee in reply toG1llHa1n

Let me know when you are having your next picnic, sounds good. :)

G1llHa1n profile image
G1llHa1n in reply toBig_Dee

Aah - when lockdown is over - your favourite picnic place or mine??

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Big_Dee in reply toG1llHa1n

Hello G1llHa1n

Well let's see, you are on Scotland and I am in USA, how about we meet in the middle? :)

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G1llHa1n in reply toBig_Dee

Mid-Atlantic . . . shame that nice picnic food is going to end up diluted!

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Activity2004 in reply toG1llHa1n

This sounds really good!😀👍🌈

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Noosat

Chicken, cranberry, walnut salad s mall crisp rolls, bottle of wine, fresh fruit

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Activity2004 in reply toNoosat

What fresh fruit do you have along with the cranberry walnut salad?😀👍🌈

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focused1Reading Rabbits

Usually sandwiches, crisps and fruit . Mine are spontaneous so whatever we have lying around then get coffee at a cafe as we usually have a long walk when we have food

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Activity2004 in reply tofocused1

This sounds like a great day planned for a picnic.😀👍🌈

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Hobbledehoy

Egg & tomato + cheese & onion sandwiches, small sausage rolls, sparkling mineral water.

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Activity2004 in reply toHobbledehoy

These sound really great! Any dessert?😀👍🌈

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Hobbledehoy in reply toActivity2004

Probably an orange...

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Activity2004 in reply toHobbledehoy

An orange sounds really good! Are you going to add it to a fruit salad or just eat it on its own? :-)

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Hobbledehoy in reply toActivity2004

Keep it simple for ease of transport (Shanks' pony!). Also lazy!

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Hb2003

Hmm good question whatever my mom makes rye chips 😋😍 some soda 😄 depends 😄

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Activity2004 in reply toHb2003

What does she cook for picnics along with the rye chips? 😀👍🌈

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Hb2003 in reply toActivity2004

She cooks some shrimp and some potatoes 😄❤️

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Activity2004 in reply toHb2003

This is a great option. I eat shrimp in some salads when we had gone out for seafood.😀👍🌈

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Hb2003 in reply toActivity2004

Yummy 😋

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Activity2004 in reply toHb2003

Thank you! Shrimp on salad is really good with Lemon Lime salad dressing. 😀👍🌈

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Big_Dee

Is anyone even allowed to have picnics yet? How about some, not so healthy like, hot dogs and hamburgers? Grand kids like to roast hot dogs. :)

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Activity2004 in reply toBig_Dee

Anything you like for picnics is allowed to be listed/mentioned.😀👍🌈

Fruit. And I’ve got a thing about egg sandwiches—- only ever eat them on a picnic or as a snack when travelling long distance.

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Activity2004 in reply to

That’s great to hear! I have egg salad at home and like fried cornflake chicken on picnics along with salads.😀👍🌈

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Becksagogo

Chicken wrap. Ginger Beer. Popcorn.

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Activity2004 in reply toBecksagogo

What flavor of popcorn?😀👍🌈

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Becksagogo in reply toActivity2004

It has to be Butterkist Toffee. In my defence your honour I am underweight!

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Activity2004 in reply toBecksagogo

Awe! That is totally okay if you want those flavors. I like certain flavors of popcorn as long as they have certain ingredients that I'm allowed to have mixed in with the popcorn itself. :-)

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cljones

I like to bring pasta salad, chips, and sandwiches. Cookies, also soda. Watermelon and strawberries.

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Activity2004 in reply tocljones

This sounds really good. What cookies do you bring for the picnic? 😀👍🌈

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cljones in reply toActivity2004

Chocolate chip of course that's my husband's favorite.

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Activity2004 in reply tocljones

That's one of my favorites for flavors of cookies. The other is crunchy peanut butter cookies that are gluten free. :-)

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Dahlia7

Beer.

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ChrissiG

I’m old school! I’d take ham sandwiches, small pork pie cut into quarters, cheese, tomatoes, yoghurts and a bottle of wine or some cold beers! 😋

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Activity2004 in reply toChrissiG

That’s great to hear. I like some sandwiches with gluten free bread if I have one.😀👍🌈

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tangolil

Smoked salmon sandwiches with fresh lemon on the side, lashings of Earl Grey tea (has to be freshly made so a water heater is necessary!) cake and chocolate - oh, and some biscuits ... and some Vintage Cheddar cheese.

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Activity2004 in reply totangolil

That’s fantastic! Sounds delicious!😀👍🌈

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tangolil

Smoked salmon sandwiches with fresh lemon on the side, lashings of Earl Grey tea (has to be freshly made so a water heater is necessary), cake and biscuits. Oh, and some vintage Cheddar ...

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Isinatra

Old fashioned fried chicken , southern mustard potato salad, coleslaw, home jarred sweet pickles, marinated scallions and company apple pie. Gosh , I wish I was young so I could eat that stuff again. 💤💤

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Isinatra in reply toIsinatra

P.s. I forgot the sweet iced tea.

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Isinatra in reply toIsinatra

And a big picnic table...

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Activity2004 in reply toIsinatra

Do you use cornflakes for the chicken? 😀👍🌈

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Isinatra in reply toActivity2004

I use good old white processed flour. Buttermilk instead of milk. Can’t scrimp on the cholesterol! 😁❤️🏄‍♀️

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Activity2004 in reply toIsinatra

That sounds good. Did your doctor suggest a low cholesterol diet?😀👍🌈

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Isinatra in reply toActivity2004

I haven’t eaten like that in decades, but that was the fare we had as a family of six for a picnic. I wised up up about cholesterol in my twenties. ❤️🏄‍♀️

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Gladders

Ham and cheese batches, sausage rolls, cake and a flask of tea.

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Activity2004 in reply toGladders

This sounds really good. What flavor of tea?😀👍🌈

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Gladders in reply toActivity2004

Nothing special just Typhoo with milk and sugar ☕

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AndrewT

Dear Activity2004,

I would take Sandwiches made with Wholemeal, or Granary, Bread- containing Meat, Cheese... maybe egg mayonnaise, maybe. I might take wraps, either made myself or bought, I ' found' a lovely Hoisin Duck one once. Drink wise? well anything really, usually 'Cold', unless it's a Cold day- or it's an Inside Picnic. (I remember 'arguing', with someone, that it 'Can't Be A Picnic If It's In Doors). If I'm at the Coast then it might be Sea Food based, especially if there is a 'Tubby Issacs' (or similar) close by.

I have eaten Avocado dishes, a few times, but not really by Choice.... someone else's picnic and I'm Never 'Rude', if someone has made the Effort. (Honey & Marmite Glazed, 'Pigs Trotters'.... a family favourite😝😝😬🤢🤮......'Thank you, So kind!)

I'm almost 'tempted', to ask, What's a Picnic.... rather like What's a Cinema, Theatre, Pub, Café.....😢😭😭😭.

AndrewT

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Activity2004 in reply toAndrewT

All this sounds great and sometimes, picnics can be done indoors depending on the weather. We’ve done that here and there depending on the time of season/holiday/weather. 😀👍🌈

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LittlePaws

different flavour quiches, pork pies, crusty bread, butter, cheeses

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Activity2004 in reply toLittlePaws

This sounds really good! What do you have in the quiche? 😀👍🌈

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JemimaDoll

Strawberries !

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Activity2004 in reply toJemimaDoll

Yummy!😀👍🌈

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melbrown

Cheese, crackers, fruit, pasta salad, wine, water

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Activity2004 in reply tomelbrown

That’s great to hear! I love gluten free pasta salad for picnics and parties.😀👍🌈

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Rosepetal60

The sweetcorn loaf is made with

1 red onion, finely chopped

1x7oz (200g) tinned corn. Drained

4 oz ( 125 g) cashew nuts, Ground.

1 carrot grated,

1 Apple cored and grated

2oz ( 50g) wholemeal breadcrumbs 2oz (50g) porridge oats,

2 tsps mixed herbs

2 eggs, beaten

1 teaspoon bouillon powder

Salt and pepper if desired.

Method

Pre heat oven to gas mark 6 or electric oven to 200 degrees C or 400 degrees F.

Method

I use the Sharp blade on the processor to grind the cashews then add the sweet corn for a quick grind, add the chopped onion, the grated carrot 🥕, Chopped Apple 🍏, and mix all in processor. Then I transfer all to a big baking bowl and add the breadcrumbs, oats, stirring it altogether. And add the beaten eggs, chopped herbs. And bouillon powder ( I use a knorr chicken stock cube mixed in a little water) . Blend all well together and put into an oven proof bowl lined with baking paper.) the mixture should be quite moist

I use a lined 2 lb loaf tin. ) bake for 40 mins.

I use fresh herbs, so add more than the recipe says.

There method is add everything to a large bowl and mix. .

Any questions welcome

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Activity2004 in reply toRosepetal60

Thank you! Yes, please add the recipe when you have the chance. I would like to try it.😀👍🌈

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Rosepetal60 in reply toActivity2004

Done !

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Activity2004 in reply toRosepetal60

Thank you! :-)

Ham, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes bred, condiments, soda...

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Activity2004 in reply to

Sounds yummy! 😀👍🌈

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Yellowtumeric

Tuna & Mayo with a nice crispy salad

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Activity2004 in reply toYellowtumeric

I had tuna with hummus mixed in for lunch today and a Greek yogurt on the side.😀👍🌈

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kitchengardener2

Cooked meats, fruit pies

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Activity2004 in reply tokitchengardener2

What cooked meats and fruit pies? :-)

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kitchengardener2 in reply toActivity2004

Chicken spiced with eastern spices and sliced or tandoori drumsticks. Use whatever fruit is in season for pies and cold custard.

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Activity2004 in reply tokitchengardener2

Thank you for the information. I really appreciate that very much. :-)

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Buzzytruk

My electric travel kettle .......plugged into the car for a few minutes............great.

Jo.😊

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honeybug

Grilled chicken

Potato salad

Coleslaw

Baked beans

Fruit salad

Yummmmm good ole Southern (Kentucky USA) comfort foods

EJ ♥️

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Activity2004 in reply tohoneybug

That's wonderful! Those are some of my favorites to have even when not on a picnic. :-)

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honeybug in reply toActivity2004

Me too. 😊🌿🌸🦋

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sunnyweek

Cheese salad sandwiches, maybe a hard boiled egg, don't like taking meat if the weather is very hot. Crisps, fruit cake maybe lemon cake, apple or orange, banana, carrot sticks, flask tea or coffee and maybe a small bottle water.

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Activity2004 in reply tosunnyweek

This all sounds very delicious and wonderful to have at a picnic meal. Do you bake the cakes? :-)

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sunnyweek in reply toActivity2004

Yes I like to bake, mainly use the Bero book.

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Activity2004 in reply tosunnyweek

Who wrote the Bero book? :-)

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HissingSid

Salad and cheese rolls with a bottle of water does me.

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Activity2004 in reply toHissingSid

What type of cheese do you use for the rolls? :-)

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HissingSid in reply toActivity2004

Either Leerdammer Light or Dairylea cheese spread triangles. My favourite types of cheese. Salads are mix of lettuce or spinach leaves with peppers, red onion, cucumber, carrot, sweetcorn and tomato.

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Activity2004 in reply toHissingSid

This sounds really good to me! I love eating salads anytime or anywhere. :-)

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Walkingtall62

My own food should I be lucky enough to get out for a picnic 😁😁

Healthy sandwiches

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Virago1367

Homemade scotch eggs my absolute favourite. 😋😋

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Ramondo

Cheeeseo or Ham filled rolls,crisps & white wine.

Orange,grapes/berries

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Activity2004 in reply toGlynisChristinePage

That's great! What type of oranges, grapes and berries do you bring with you? :-)

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lbenmaor

When and Where is the Picnic?😀

Leslie

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Activity2004

Dark chocolate or regular for the cake? :-)

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Activity2004

Thank you for saying this about the poll. I appreciate it very much. :-)

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. :-)

Soup and sandwiches with salad and fresh juice sounds like a wonderful idea for a picnic. :-)

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BeckyAnn1966

Don't get to go on picnics

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BeckyAnn1966

But your choices sound yummy.

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Activity2004 in reply toBeckyAnn1966

Thank you! Some of them are my personal favorites! :-)

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Royfod23

Scotch eggs .sandwiches.green salad.fresh fruit.sausage rolls.

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Activity2004 in reply toRoyfod23

How do you do Scotch egg sandwiches? :-)

Clarrisa profile image
Clarrisa

Tea!

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Activity2004 in reply toClarrisa

What flavor?😀👍🌈

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Clarrisa in reply toActivity2004

Ordinarily chamomile but I am now on a FODMAP eating plan so would experiment with mint.

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Imaaan

Depends on what I'm craving for the day but for the most part its burgers on a gluten free bread and fries. I dont normally eat this so I treat myself during picnics.

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Activity2004 in reply toImaaan

Sounds great! I do the same sometimes during picnics and cookouts.😀👍🌈

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Beautifulrainbow

Yes without the bacon wrapped around, small sausages 😂🌈

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Activity2004 in reply toBeautifulrainbow

That's great! Thank you for letting me know. :-)

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