Once an event in its own right, a chance to enjoy sunshine and scenery, the British picnic has become a competitive feast attached to entertainment. Jeremy Musson advocates a return to simple pleasures
Even in the elaborate Regency picnic in Jane Austen's Emma, the point of the excursion was to enjoy the view.The British picnic was once a simple affair and an event in itself. The competitive, elaborate feasts of today are …Continue reading »
