Some Ideas for Your Next Picnic
Before moving to the Charleston area, we read about Spoleto, but never had an opportunity to attend. One of the events we chose during our first year here was the Festival Finale at Middleton Place. We had heard that people went to a lot of trouble to produce gourmet meals to share with their friends at a spectacular location. We thought our picnic was elegant, but once we arrived at the plantation, it was obvious that numerous people had spent a lot more time and effort on their presentations. The first thing we saw was a lovely table for two, complete with a silver candelabra, fresh roses, champagne glasses, and upholstered chairs. Countless groups had elaborate table settings with fresh flowers, decorations, and beautifully presented food. We thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and evening (in spite of rain) and we will be attending again this year with our house guests. We're trying a new recipe as the centerpiece of the meal and we will share it later (depending upon the results). Meanwhile, we think this combination of recipes will produce an enjoyable picnic. What you choose to do in terms of transporting silver, china, and crystal to Middleton Place, we leave up to you. The Finale is a wonderful occasion and we hope many of you plan to attend.
