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Five sandwich substitutes for the perfect picnic
A picnic hamper suggests an element of adventure; venturing out into the great outdoors, armed with a supply of food, not knowing where exactly the day could take you.
But, somehow, the contents of these bags don’t always live up to that initial excitement and fishing out a soggy sandwich after a day of exploring can feel disappointing, to say the least.
Our food stores are armed with supplies to fend off that deflated feel - we have a vast selection of high-quality local produce as part of our Love Local range.
Perk up your pack up with one of these amazing alternatives.
Amazing Alternatives
A summery salad
Salads don’t have to be boring - put in all your favourite veggies, mix with your choice of Lincolnshire Drizzle Company dressing and enjoy a vibrant salad, packed with flavour and goodness.
Pine nuts, parmesan and rocket coated with Lincolnshire Drizzle Company’s balsamic vinegar is a taste sensation.
Ready-made pastries
Sausage rolls are staple of a British pack-up, and the care taken by long-running Louth family firm Pocklington’s means their award-winning sausage rolls are superior.
Grasmere Farm, based in the south of the county, are also famed for delicious pork pies and scotch eggs, made with fresh ingredients and locally-reared meat.
These options are high quality but little fuss - perfect to grab and go.
Cheese sticks
A slightly more grown-up option, this canape is sure to impress. At Lincolnshire Co-op, we support a variety of farms around our trading area which provide us with an assortment of delicious cheeses. Our producers include Lincolnshire Poacher Cheese, Cote Hill Cheese, and Lymn Bank Farm. A selection of cheese sticks is a great way to sample several, and you could even pair them with a chutney from Jenny’s Jams or some local haslet from Curtis’.
Afternoon tea
Nothing is more traditional than a scone and a cup of tea on a warm day - and who’s to say you can’t enjoy it al-fresco as well?
Pack up some of our scones from Gadsby’s, brew a flask of Stokes of Lincoln tea, and enjoy it with the sun on your face.
Open sandwiches
If you’re more opposed to the potential sogginess of a sandwich rather than the bread itself, then open sandwiches could be for you.
All you’ll need is some slices of bread – our local bakers Gadsby’s stock a large range in our food stores - and some toppings of your choice.
You could go for smoked salmon from Grimsby smokehouse Alfred Enderby. If you’re looking for a vegetarian option, why not bring some egg-mayo in some Tupperware using Love Local free-range eggs?
Lincolnshire Co-op's Love Local range is available in our food stores.
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