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buyers' picks FOODS FOR THE PERFECT PICNIC
From house-made rabbit pâté and wasabi mustard spiked with sake to pickled carrots and salty-sweet chocolates, retailers are ready with good picnic eats. Just don't forget the colorful outdoor tableware.
BY NICOLE POTENZA DENIS
Jill Foucre, Marcel's Culinary Experience, Glen Ellyn, IL A picnic needs to include a colorful paring knife to go along with specialty treats such as cheese, apples, bread or salami, plus an efficient corkscrew for opening bottles of wine or beer. Our picks include: t &QJDVSFBO; w Y
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Tina Heath-Schuttenberg, The Plaza Food Hall by Todd English, New York, NY Unique sandwich breads, locally made soda in grown-up flavors, sweet treats and brightly colored plastic flatware are just some things that will make a great picnic. We like: t (V4 (SPXO VQ 4PEB %SZ 3PPU #FFS (bottom left)
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Tony Chavez, Oakville Grocery, Healdsburg, CA Delicious items that are easy to take along and pair well with each other are popular for picnics. And who doesn't like something sweet to bring along! Choices include: t .PMJOBSJ 4BMBNF t 0BLWJMMF (SPDFSZ 8BTBCJ 4BLF .VTUBSE t 0BLWJMMF (SPDFSZ $IPDPMBUF 4FB 4BMU #BS t 5IBUDIFS T .JOJ 1SFU[FMT t 7FMMB $IFFTF $P %SZ .POUFSFZ +BDL $IFFTF
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Coral Ferguson, Cured, Boulder, CO Spreadable, easy-cleanup cheeses, or those that are great
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