The Little Picnic Book - A Cottagecore Picnic Guide (Picnic Book, Brunch Ideas, Cottagecore Aesthetic)

Experience tranquility with The Little Picnic Book, your ultimate companion to cozy, aesthetic picnics. Master picnic essentials, delve into delicious easy Asian food recipes for foods to eat outside, and immerse yourself in Studio Ghibli aesthetics with every outdoor feast.

List of contents

Table of Contents

Introduction: How I Began Picnic-ing

What to Bring on a Picnic

• The Invite
  
• Menu
  
• Food
  
• The Picnic Blanket
  
• Small Table
  
• Dishware
  
• Glassware
  
• Cutlery
  
• Other Essentials
  
• Picnic Checklist
  
• Easy Picnic Templates
  
• How to Transport Your Food
  
• How to Choose and Pack a Picnic Basket
  
• General Food Safety Tips
  
• A Bit About Oils
  
• Grains
  
• Milk and Milk Alternatives
  

Platters

• Cheeseboard
  
• Crudité Board
  
• Grazing Board
  
• Fresh Fruit
  

Appetizers

• Bruschetta Recipe
  
• Melon Prosciutto Skewers
  
• Croquette
  
• Fresh Spring Rolls
  
• Friend Chicken Bites
  
• Miso Chicken Skewers
  
• Glazed Tteokkochi Skewers
  
• Spicy Shrimp Kebab
  
• Pork and Green Onion Pan Friend Dumplings
  
• Pork and Chive Baos
  

Side Dishes

• Grilled Vegetables
  
• Asparagus, Potato, and Bacon Rolls
  
• Enoki Mushroom Beef Rolls
  
• Fried Tempura
  
• Tonkatsu
  

Salads

• Fruit Salad Recipe
  
• Peach Burrata Recipe
  
• Yuzu Cabbage Salad
  
• Simple Tangy Potato Salad
  
• Roasted Root Vegetable Salad
  
• Rice Noodle Salad
  
• Fresh Lotus Root Salad
  
• Caprese Salad
  
• Pesto Pasta Salad
  
• Lemon Pasta Salad
  

Rice and Noodles

• Kimbap
  
• Soothing Mushroom Rice
  
• Onigiri
  
• Inari Sushi
  
• Easy Japchae
  

Sandwiches and Wraps

• Smoked Salmon Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese
  
• Cucumber Tea Sandwich
  
• Katsu Sandwich
  
• Japanese Egg Sandwich
  
• Avocado and Egg Sandwich
  
• Ham and Cheese Croissant
  
• Caprese Sandwich
  
• Prosciutto Fig and Brie Sandwich
  
• Strawberry Cream Sandwich
  
• Mini Focaccia Pizzas
  
• Mini Puff Pastry Bites
  

Desserts

• Cherry Pie
  
• Fruit Tart
  
• Croffle with Whipped Cheese and Strawberries
  
• Chocolate Strawberries
  
• Lemon Tart
  
• Strawberry Waffles
  
• Matcha Mochi Donuts
  
• Zesty Lemon Poundcake
  
• Mini Strawberry Cakes
  
• Strawberry Tanghulu
  
• Dango
  
• Floral Sugar Cookies
  

Beverages

• Sparkling Green Grape Ade
  
• Spiced Cider
  
• Strawberry Mint Spritz
  
• Peach Bellini
  
• Sparkling Lemonade
  
• Strawberry Matcha Latte
  
• Rosemary Grapefruit Sparkler
  
• Strawberry Milk
  
• Ginger Peach Tea
  
• Sparkling Pear Green Tea Lemonade
  
• Cherry Blossom Latte
  
• Taro Milk Tea
  

Goodbye for Now

Acknowledgements

About the Author

About the author

Based in San Francisco, CA, Cristina Viseu is an award-winning video director and art director who has crafted a unique niche as a beloved cottagecore picnic creator. Transitioning from the glamour of the beauty and fashion industry, Cristina harnessed her passion for food and entertainment to curate and host exquisite picnics. With a desire to inspire others, she launched a popular TikTok account, @cristinaviseu, where she shares aesthetic recipes, childhood-inspired bentos, and breath-taking picnic scenes. The Little Picnic Book is a culmination of her journey, weaving in her insights and experiences to guide readers towards a simpler, cozier lifestyle. Cristina's belief is that everyone can embrace a slice of the serene cottagecore aesthetic, with the right tools and a sprinkle of imagination. Her dedication to the craft shines through each page, making this book more than a guide─it's an invitation to transform everyday moments into unforgettable experiences.

Summary

Studio Ghibli Aesthetic in Your Picnic Spread

Experience tranquility with The Little Picnic Book, your ultimate companion to cozy, aesthetic picnics. Master picnic essentials, delve into delicious easy Asian food recipes for foods to eat outside, and immerse yourself in Studio Ghibli aesthetics with every outdoor feast.
#1 New Release in Tailgating Cooking
Experience slow living with The Little Picnic Book. Open up a realm of serene, unhurried living through the simple pleasure of picnics. Explore the charm of the Studio Ghibli aesthetic and the creativity of cooking, transforming your outdoor meals into a Pinterest aesthetic any cozy gamer, nerd, or dreamy artist would envy.

Cozy cottagecore aesthetics you can eat. Delve into the world of artistic Asian food with this enriching picnic cookbook. Each dish is a journey toward the slow living aesthetic, enhancing every gathering with the quaint charm of a Pinterest aesthetic picnic.
In this picnic book, find:

• Expert guidance on embodying the Studio Ghibli aesthetic in your picnics
• A collection of food to eat outside, transporting you to the world of artistic Asian food
• Strategies for planning and executing perfect cottagecore aesthetic
• Proven techniques for embracing slow living through the art of outdoor feasts

If you liked The Unofficial Studio Ghibli Cookbook, The Anime Chef Cookbook, or The Cottage Fairy Companion, you’ll love The Little Picnic Book.

Foreword

• Cristina Viseu is a popular content creator and social media influencer with 400k followers combined


• She uses her main platforms of Instagram (96.9k) and TikTok (248.6k) and YouTube (56k) to offer people a dreamy, aesthetic space to learn tips about cute food recipes, picnic inspiration, aesthetic food and cafe spots, Korean culture, and more


• Cristina blogs about picnicking, decorating your space, travel tips including the most Instagrammable spots, and yummy cute recipes; she also sells aesthetic merchandise in her online shop Maison Peaches


• She has done brand collaborations with companies like Target, Monster Energy, Starbucks, Jo Malone Fragrance, Lenovo, and Alaska Air


• On TikTok her videos have over 1.4 million views and over a 90 day period her Instagram content reaches of over 300k accounts

Product details

• Authors: Cristina Viseu, VISEU CRISTINA
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.07.2024
• EAN: 9781684814411
• ISBN: 978-1-68481-441-1
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 228 mm x 15 mm
• Illustrations: color photographs throughout
• Subjects: Guides > Food & drink > Theme cookery books; COOKING / Entertaining, Parties, etiquette & entertaining, TV / celebrity chef cookbooks, Cooking for parties and special occasions, Parties, etiquette and entertaining, TV / Celebrity chef / eateries cookbooks, COOKING / Celebrities & Media Tie-In