The Little Picnic Book

Introduction: How I Began Picnic-ing
Why You Should Picnic
What to Bring on a Picnic
The Invite
Menu
Food
The Picnic Blanket
Small Table
Dishware
Glassware
Cutlery
Other Essentials
Picnic Checklist
Easy Picnic Templates
How to Transport Your Food
How to Choose and Pack a Picnic Basket
General Food Safety Tips
A Bit About Oils
Grains
Milk and Milk Alternatives
Platters
Cheeseboard
Crudité Board
Grazing Board
Fresh Fruit
Appetizers
Bruschetta Recipe
Melon Prosciutto Skewers
Croquette
Fresh Spring Rolls
Friend Chicken Bites
Miso Chicken Skewers
Glazed Tteokkochi Skewers
Spicy Shrimp Kebab
Pork and Green Onion Pan Friend Dumplings
Pork and Chive Baos
Side Dishes
Grilled Vegetables
Asparagus, Potato, and Bacon Rolls
Enoki Mushroom Beef Rolls
Fried Tempura
Tonkatsu
Salads
Fruit Salad Recipe
Peach Burrata Recipe
Yuzu Cabbage Salad
Simple Tangy Potato Salad
Roasted Root Vegetable Salad
Rice Noodle Salad
Fresh Lotus Root Salad
Caprese Salad
Pesto Pasta Salad
Lemon Pasta Salad
Rice and Noodles
Kimbap
Soothing Mushroom Rice
Onigiri
Inari Sushi
Easy Japchae
Sandwiches and Wraps
Smoked Salmon Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese
Cucumber Tea Sandwich
Katsu Sandwich
Japanese Egg Sandwich
Avocado and Egg Sandwich
Ham and Cheese Croissant
Caprese Sandwich
Prosciutto Fig and Brie Sandwich
Strawberry Cream Sandwich
Mini Focaccia Pizzas
Mini Puff Pastry Bites
Desserts
Cherry Pie
Fruit Tart
Croffle with Whipped Cheese and Strawberries
Chocolate Strawberries
Lemon Tart
Strawberry Waffles
Matcha Mochi Donuts
Zesty Lemon Poundcake
Mini Strawberry Cakes
Strawberry Tanghulu
Dango
Floral Sugar Cookies
Beverages
Sparkling Green Grape Ade
Spiced Cider
Strawberry Mint Spritz
Peach Bellini
Sparkling Lemonade
Strawberry Matcha Latte
Rosemary Grapefruit Sparkler
Strawberry Milk
Ginger Peach Tea
Sparkling Pear Green Tea Lemonade
Cherry Blossom Latte
Taro Milk Tea
Goodbye for Now
Acknowledgements
About the Author

Based in San Francisco, CA, Cristina Viseu is an award-winning video director and art director who has crafted a unique niche as a beloved cottagecore picnic creator. Transitioning from the glamour of the beauty and fashion industry, Cristina harnessed her passion for food and entertainment to curate and host exquisite picnics. With a desire to inspire others, she launched a popular TikTok account, @cristinaviseu, where she shares aesthetic recipes, childhood-inspired bentos, and breath-taking picnic scenes.
This book, The Little Picnic Book is a culmination of her journey, weaving in her insights and experiences to guide readers towards a simpler, cozier lifestyle. Cristina's belief is that everyone can embrace a slice of the serene cottagecore aesthetic, with the right tools and a sprinkle of imagination. Her dedication to the craft shines through each page, making this book more than a guide─it's an invitation to transform everyday moments into unforgettable experiences.