Picnic Essentials
1. roomy, yet sturdy basket
2. cloth tablecloth and napkins
3. plates or trays
4. small cutting board
5. clips for weighting down the tablecloth from unexpected gusts
6. thermos
7. cups
8. vintage bakelite flatware
A small collection of red- and chestnut-handled bakelite pieces, picked up here and there from antique stores, live in our picnic basket. Keeping the picnic basket stocked with essentials means we can be ready for a picnic in a matter of moments.