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Dips are another failsafe alternative to sandwiches at a picnic. Cut up a variety of crudités before you leave and store everything in separate containers in a cool bag. Just add nachos.

Cool down at your picnic with a jug of one of our easy summer cocktails. Try a fruity daiquiri, refreshing mojito or a classic long drink made with Pimms.

Eight of the coolest women in food – from baker and food writer Benjamina Ebuehi to cook Sophie Wyburd – share the star buys, recipes and hacks you need to pack the perfect summer picnic.

Which is why we’re turning to Foolproof Picnic by Marina Filippelli for all the simple, alfresco recipes we could ever ... These are best eaten on the day of baking, but will keep in an airtight ...