Picnic basket

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A picnic basket is a basket or other container intended to hold food and tableware for a picnic meal. The term usually refers to the contents of the container as well as the container itself.

While the basic concept of a picnic basket is quite simple, some picnic baskets sold by gourmet stores are quite large and elaborate, with insulated compartments to hold hot and cold foods, and dishware including wine glasses and porcelain plates which are secured in pockets. One can also buy picnic "baskets" that are backpacks with similar insulated compartments and pockets for the tableware, rather than traditional woven baskets. Sometimes coolers are also used as picnic baskets.

External links

• [BBC Food Picnic Guide]
• [Urban Legends: Language (Picnic)]
• [Picnic Baskets]

 

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