In search of summer season picnic inspiration? I packed up a Greek-inspired picnic to have fun Scenes from The Odyssey at Shakespeare Dallas. Shakespeare within the Park is certainly one of my favourite summer season traditions and this present was proper up my alley. Right here’s every part I took for my Odyssey picnic!
The Decor
My blue and white picnic blanket was the right backdrop for my Greek picnic. I took my copy of Homer’s The Odyssey, a beloved vase I introduced again from Athens, and a cheeky gold octopus. In spite of everything, it is a seafaring journey that includes Poseidon!
I additionally packed my sea creature melamine plates and octopus serviette rings. When in Rome, er Ithaka, proper? I even took my octopus mugs from my Pirates of the Caribbean occasion. I’ve far more octopus decor than I spotted!
We poured some Miraval rosé (excellent on a sizzling day!) and settled in for a beautiful dinner earlier than the present.
Watch the episode:
The Meals
I whipped up some straightforward Odyssey-inspired Greek meals that might journey nicely for a picnic. In order for you some traditional Greek dinner concepts, take a look at my Hercules occasion!
Odyssey Picnic Menu
Greek Quinoa Salad
Whipped Feta
Recent Cherries, Grapes
Gold Flake Chocolate Chip Cookies
Greek Quinoa Salad
I’m obsessive about this wholesome quinoa salad. Now after all, quinoa isn’t Greek however each different ingredient on this salad is and it’s excellent for a picnic! It’s scrumptious by itself or served with grilled rooster. Get the recipe right here.
Whipped Feta
This creamy, dreamy dip is so addictive! It’s tremendous lemony and completely excellent on a sizzling summer season day. It’s pleasant with recent veggies, pita bread, or pita chips. Get the recipe right here.
Gold Flake Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cookies match for the gods! I added a contact of edible gold to my excellent chocolate chip cookies from The Rose Desk Cookbook as an homage to all of the mischievous Greek Gods that assist (or damage) Odysseus on his journey. Get the recipe right here.
The Present
This isn’t your common manufacturing of The Odyssey. Scenes from The Odyssey by Shakespeare Dallas reveals some unbelievable artistry between the tasks to puppets and every part in between. The gang went wild over the two-story cyclops puppet!
There’s singing and dancing, a visit to the underworld, and a few incredible performances. It’s fairly a fast-paced, thrilling present with gripping visuals that’ll maintain you in your toes till the top. Go see it!
Love theater as a lot as I do? Make sure to take a look at my Midsummer Night time’s Dream occasion, Romeo & Juliet dinner, and SIX the Musical occasion!
Completely happy picnicking,
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