Easter Monday, or as the British Easter Monday would say, is the famous Monday of the angelthe day in which 3 women (the Gospel according to Marco appoints Maria of Magdala, Mary Mother of Giacomo and Giuseppe, and Salomè, while the other gospels differ) went to the sepulcher of Jesus and found him empty.
As a tradition, the Easter Monday requires the famous “escape“-Time permitting-to be spent with friends between a barbecue and a picnic: it is the feast of the wicker basket, checkered tablecloths and laughter under the open sky.
Would you like to set up a wonderful picnic but the ideas are scarce? We are here for this! Here is one Complete guide to make your Easter Monday memorablerigorously vegetarian and respectful of nature.
Where to go to Easter Monday? Roman parks that never disappoint
Those who are lucky enough to find themselves in Rome for Easter Monday can count on a variety of locations that would even drive the Olympian gods crazy.
Villa Doria Pamphiljfor example, is one of the most popular destinations. We get lost among shady avenues, silent ponds and ideal clearings for spreading the tablecloth without invading the privacy of others. The beauty? You feel out of town, remaining in the heart of the capital.
Then there is theAppia Anticaexcellent choice for anyone who wants to combine picnic with a pedaling between history and nature. With a little luck, you can find a quiet corner where you can place your legs and enjoy something good under a centuries -old pine.
If, on the other hand, a more collected atmosphere is sought, Celimontana Villa It offers an oasis of peace a stone’s throw from the Colosseum. Less dispersive than the others, but equally fascinating.
What to put in the basket? Vegetarian proposals that everyone likes
The heart of the picnic, useless to go around, is food. Forget the heavy grilled or complicated dishes to be assembled outdoors. The watchword is: simplicity, but with taste.
Here are some vegetarian proposal that can be prepared in advance and transport easily:
What to bring for a perfect picnic: the equipment
There cover It is essential: choose a sheet often, possibly waterproof below, that isoli from humidity. Bring a couple of cushions If you want to avoid tingling in the legs and, above all, do not forget the Hermetic containers To say enough to the inverted salads and the desserts crushed by the fruit juice.
In one lateral backpackyou can put handkerchiefs, humidified wipes, compostable cutlery and reusable glasses, while small fridge bag It will make miracles with the most delicate foods.
And then there are the extras from real experts: one portable radio or a bluetooth case (moderate volume, eh), a deck of cards, some magazines or a book. It is not necessary to plan every minute, but a little company at hand never hurts.
Sustainable picnic: how to eat outdoors without destroying nature
Passing the Easter Monday in the middle of the greenery is beautiful, but precisely for this reason it must be done with respect. Take the Sacchi for separate collection It is a minimum act of civilization, even better if you completely avoid dishes, glasses and disposable cutters.
Those who want to do things well can choose fabric napkins, glass or steel containers, and reusable bottles. Food can also be thought in an anti-pierco key: no complicated dishes that advance, but but Well -calculated portions and seasonal ingredients.
And when you go home, nothing prevents you from use leftovers for dinner: a slice of cold omelette is an unexpected caress after a day outdoors.
The secret for a perfect picnic? The unexpected
And then there is the most important aspect, the one that cannot be planned, the unexpected. The dog that steals the sandwich, the wind that moves the tablecloth, the game to cards that degenerates into an fierce tournament: the picnic must not necessarily be a parade on Instagram, but a moment to remember because something went wrong in the right way.
Organizing helps, of course, but letting go, close your eyes to the sun, listen to those around you … is what really matters. After all, Easter Monday was born for this: not to respect a program, but to live, laugh, eat and maybe take some sun in the face.
Latest tips before closing the backpack
Easter Monday arrives once a year. It is a sudden break in the routine, an ode to the crumbs between the grass and the genuine smiles, then organize it well, yes, but above all live it, with lightness, appetite and perhaps with a pair of comfortable shoes. Good picnic!
