Jar of Goodness 7.17.22: Picnics

. . . The weekly virtual “gratitude jar.”

This week, I’m expressing thanks for picnics. Snacky meals. Appetizers. Tapas.

Whatever. That’s all. Just the magical way you can take a bunch of odds and ends . . . a leftover piece of ham or sausage. A piece or two of cheese. The end of a loaf of bread or some crackers. A pickle, some olives. A carrot, a crown of broccoli, some fruit. Maybe just a handful of raisins, a handful of nuts. Maybe there’s a few chocolate morsels. Something nice to drink . . .

. . . And make a fabulous tray of delectable morsels.

July is supposedly national picnic month. I encourage everyone to get creative with the stuff in your kitchen and make a little party for yourself. Eat it on the patio, or the back porch steps. Or find a park bench somewhere.