Spatula Diaries: Simple, soulful picnic supper

“I know, the unrelenting sun and moisture-soaked air has zapped the fun from eating outside recently, but don’t give up on old-fashioned picnics,” advises Maggie Heyn Richardson, 225’s food blogger. “There are few pleasures more simple and satisfying, and there’s enough evening shade in this town to justify your own early dinner under the oaks. LSU’s parade grounds and City Park’s tree-lined paths (particularly across from the tennis center) are just two blanket-worthy spots for picnic suppers. They’re great excuses to serve retro fare, fresh produce and romantic nibbles.” Find out what Maggie says you should pack in your basket in this week’s Spatula Diaries by clicking here.