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Part easy recipe-book, part outdoor entertaining manual, The Art of Picnics is an accessible, visual guide to creating a quintessential outdoor gathering. Whether it's cooking during the day for an upcountry lunch or preparing for a twilight gathering, you'll capture a spark of outdoor adventure with twenty seasonal picnic ideas.
About the author
Alanna O’Neil is a photographer and creative director. As a food stylist, she has worked alongside several brands, restaurants, and PR companies like The Spruce, Infatuation, QNY Creative, and others. Alanna’s published works can be found in Table Magazine and Home. A Vermont native, she lives in Maui.
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Part easy recipe-book, part outdoor entertaining manual, The Art of Picnics is an accessible, visual guide to creating a quintessential outdoor gathering. Whether it’s cooking during the day for an upcountry lunch or preparing for a twilight gathering, you’ll capture a spark of outdoor adventure with twenty seasonal picnic ideas.
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“Whether you chose a basket or a brown paper bag, the ideas and inspiration she offers up in this transporting book will make your next outdoor meal a treat.” —Suzanne Lenzer, author of Graze: Inspiration for Small Plates and Meandering Meals
“There’s nothing I love more than a good meal outdoors with friends and Alanna offers ideas that are not only gorgeous but totally doable. With so many simple recipes to make picnics a little extra special, this book will be my go-to for casual gatherings!” —Erin Gleeson, New York Times bestselling author of The Forest Feast
“Alanna has created the most beautiful cookbook for inspiring adventures in the great outdoors with life-enriching seasonal recipes and stories from her kitchen. I love her narratives and the way this book makes me feel. Simply joyful!” —Emily Scott, chef and author of Sea & Shore
“An enchanting book celebrating two of my favourite things: food and the outdoors, and a wonderful reminder of how simple things can provide so much pleasure.” —Letitia Clark, author of Bitter Honey: Recipes and Stories from Sardinia
“Full of fun tips to bring gatherings outside; the recipes, practical tips, and styling inspiration makes me want to make every meal a picnic.” —Elizabeth Minchilli, author of The Italian Table
