Lulu’s predilection for picnicking whenever the mood strikes started years ago, while she was combing through boxes of old family photos. “I found this shot of my parents picnicking roadside in Ireland in the late 1970s, and I just loved it,” she says. “Picnics are always fun—it’s about being outside together, eating, and enjoying each other’s company.” Of course, for this “entertainologist,” food is always exquisite, and presentation makes perfect. Here, Lulu dishes on each dish, from fancied-up egg salad to Prosecco-soaked Popsicles, all of which are make-ahead—and taste even better en plein air.
1 | Horseradish Crème Fraîche and Veggies
“Beets turn the dip purple, while the horseradish adds bite.” Mix together ½ cup crème fraîche, 2 T prepared beet horseradish, 1 tsp. sugar, 1 T fresh lemon juice,…
