Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Picnic on the Beach

I have never really had an actual picnic before; maybe it's because of the hot and humid weather we have here, or the discomfort of having my meals on the floor, I don't really know, although I have always thought of it as fun.
Guess I've just never really gotten around to doing it :P

Anyway, last month while I was on the prequel of my honeymoon (we are doing a short vacation first followed by another one somewhere else), we had a picnic lunch arranged for us!
You can read all about my honeymoon in my travel blog.

I have posted about the lovely afternoon we spent and the picnic we had here
In the post, the photos were of the beach and there was just an overview of the picnic.

Well, that's what this blog is for; the photos of the FOOD :)

I am going to share the photos of my picnic lunch here; which I tell you, was quite a feast, for only two people.

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The thoughtful staff at the resort packed the food which I have selected from a checklist the day of my arrival, into plastic tupperwares and then put them into an actual basket!
(Ooooh, I am shouting with glee when I saw the basket!)
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After setting the table and laying the food, the server even poured our drink (Honey Lemongrass drink)
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Sandwiches
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Choice 1: Pita bread with fresh seafood
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Choice 2: Smoked salmon with ciabatta
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The salmon was just so tender and well-smoked, and is one of the best I have tasted so far;)

Stir-fried capsicums and bell peppers
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Can't believe how this simple dish tastes so delicious!

Thai Fish Cakes, these are goood!:D
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Cream crackers, cheese, walnuts, dried apricots
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Freshly cut fruits; I picked packham pears and strawberries, my favorites!
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and a selection of tropical fruits (pineapple, mango, watermelon)
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Mixed Berries Jelly - the most awesome one that I have ever had in my life!:)
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Nacho chips for keeps!
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There were just so much food, that we could not possibly finish everything on the spot.
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Thankfully, there are the plastic tupper wares which we can just bring back to our room to snack on.

With all my praises for almost everything, do you still need to ask whether the food was good?
I don't think I need to be skeptical about picnic anymore, if the food were this good, and oh, the surrounding environment on this beautiful beach just makes me miss the place so much.
(I am already singing the vacation song as I am writing this post!)

12 comments:

  1. What an amazing picnic! You definitely did well for your first one - and have set high standards indeed for any future picnics to follow :) Beautiful scenery, too.

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  2. Kari, you're right, it was simply superb! The place was excellent with the breathtaking view, and the food, makes me drool when I think of it :)
    I think I am gonna have very high expectations from now on, for any picnic :p

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  3. I feel like want to bring my kids to picnic!

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  4. wow...lovely post ...the food pics are excellent..
    Tasty Appetite

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  5. The white sand beach is beautiful! Congratulations on the wedding and the opportunity to have a "prequel" honeymoon! Enjoy it! =)

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  6. In less than 2 weeks I'll be in Taiwan (south) where it's like humid and summer weather. I can't wait! Picnic sounds perfect... here oh no no it's super cold. =)

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  7. Bring on more picnic! Lovely!

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  8. Sonia, do, and make sure you pack jelly beans for them too!:)
    Make lots and lots of food...hahaha :D

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  9. Sharon, oh ya, the beach made the perfect setting for the picnic!:D
    Thanks for your lovely wishes ;)

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  10. Nami, tell me more about Taiwan when you're back!:)
    I bet you'll be studying the nice food and attempt to make them when you are back..LOL :D

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  11. Anh, hahaha...I wish too, but the weather here can be so hot and humid that I would prefer air-conditioned meals:P

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