WTSIM... the summer edition!

Well, hello there! Welcome to the newest edition of "Waiter, there's something in my..."!

We're (that's co-hosts Cook Sister!, SpittoonExtra and myself) taking a bit of a summer break as well, giving you some well-deserved rest, and only ask for your submissions well into the month of August... This time, we're looking for picnic recipes, anything that transports well, can be prepared in advance and doesn't need (much) preparation on the spot - this could be a salad, a cake, a terrine, a stuffed bread, a bento box, even a drink... the possibilities are endless!

When I chose the theme for this round, I was buried under my pathology books, dreaming of a hot summer spent in a wooden cabin in the lovely countryside in Austria - little did I know that I would have to brave torrential downpours day in day out and actually have the fireplace going most of the day... so, all of you in the Southern hemisphere who think that the theme is not for them, one pour soul is suffering the same fate! But really, I've even had "picnics" on skiing holidays before, there's nothing like a luke-warm goulash soup from a thermos flask - so be creative!

Here are the rules:

• Create picnic fare (prepared in advance, transportable) - and yes, you actually have to make your own, only contributing a bag of chips is NOT acceptable.
• Blog about it any time between now and the 18th of August 2008
• Send the permalink, name of creation, name of blog and your name and location to
• Please make sure that I can easily grab a picture of your creation from your blog (if you use flickr or similar, please send me an image)
• The round-up will be posted before the 25th of August.

In other news, I have decided not to throw in the towel and continue blogging... I was doubtful whether I could combine the demands of my family with studying and blogging (or even cooking proper meals for that matter) but will have some help from September, so a regular service on thepassionatecook shall resume then at the very latest. I hope you haven't despaired with me and will continue enjoying the blog.

Some ideas for picnic food at thepassionatecook:
Fig, parma ham & camembert piegata (September 2007)
Red pepper, aubergine & scamorza terrine (January 2008)
Mousse of smoked trout (September 2004)
Salad of potato, smoked trout & cucumber (June 2004)
"More than Waldorf" salad (June 2004)
Roast vegetable quiche (September 2004)

Comments

[Meeta]

Glad to hear you are not giving up on us and I for one look forward to hearing more about what you've been up to. Hugs!

[eva]

such a nice theme, and it might just be enough to drag me out of food blogging retirement! have been busy finishing up my job but with no new one in sight, I'll have lots of time :-)

[johanna]

ah eva, i'll gladly take some of your time... if only that was possible! i am sure you'll be busy again in no time, so enjoy it while it lasts!!!

yep, meeta, just have to gain momentum now - please someone, egg me on!

[belinda]

Que bueno! I am glad to see you're back. Have been missing you're recipes and can't wait to see more on your blog in the future. We love the city guides and wish you continued that series!
Thanks for a great blog and lots of inspiration always
Belinda

[Astrid]

aaah till 18th of August - that should be manageable... and I love the theme ;o)

havn't hear form each other quit a long time huh? I am sending warm greetings from your home Austria - well the weather is not the best around here but right now we are enjoying the harvest of "Wachauer Marillen" at home and it soothes my soul a little bit at least... :o)

hope you all are doing well
Astrid

[Kristen]

Oh I am thrilled to hear you aren't stopping blogging. You'd be miss!

[Deeba]

How could you even contemplate stopping blogging...thankfully you decided otherwise! YAY!! It's hot & humid here, but will try & dream of a picnic & put something in the basket! Ciao for now!!

[Deeba]

Hi again...just posted for the picnic ...will mail you soon.
Cheers
http://passionateaboutbaking.blogspot.com/2008/08/addicted-to-food-bloggas-addiction-with.html

[Tartelette]

No matter if you only posted once a year I'd still come and read and hop around your archives :)

[Margaret]

Please Johanna don't ever stop blogging, even if it means you post occasionally! We would all miss you.

[Sunshinemom]

Oops! I just sent an entry in without the subject!! Sorry here's the link
http://tumyumtreats.blogspot.com/2008/08/apple-fig-shake-and-kothimbir.html. Thanks!

[dhanggit]

oh i hope i wont be too late to concoct a recipe for this picnic party!!