Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 8418 GoodLifeFamilyMag.com JULY | AUGUST 2016 Beyond the Dock BOATING BITES AND DELIGHTS by Bobbie Ames | Food & Entertainment Editor goodLIVING Summer is the perfect time to head to the lake with family and friends. Safety comes first, but food is a close second! Here are some ideas to make your “floating picnic” one your guests will enjoy. A DELICIOUS & FUN PICNIC ON BOARD Change it up. Surprise your guests with a delicious selection of cold, healthy and filling main course salads and a crusty French baguette. Salads are much more refreshing in the hot sun than a sandwich, and you don't have to worry about the bread getting soggy. Invest in some good quality, individually sized, stackable, reusable containers. These work great to portion out appetizers, a main course and even dessert. Your guests can eat right from their own container, the food is protected from getting squished during packing, and you simply put the containers back into your cooler to return home— reducing the amount of trash you create. Considerusingmasonjarsforfoodandbeveragestorageandserving. A variety of items can be layered in the jar for a cute look: cubed meat and cheeses, antipasto items, salads, fruit parfaits and drinks. Yeti or other reusable, insulated beverage containers are a brilliant idea for drinks as they eliminate the need to bring ice. Have each of your guestsfilltheirowncupwiththeirfavorite beverage. Mark the bottom of each cup withinitialsorgetcupsinmultipledesigns so everyone will know their own special drink. Wedon'twantUncleBill’s“lakejuice” to get into the hands of little Eddie. ON-BOARD DINING CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS Depending on the day and lake traffic, a boat can be a wet, slippery, rocky place to eat. Food and drink containers with some weight to them will help you strike the right balance. No matter how large your vessel, space on board is always at a premium—pack smart! Wind, water and the heat can turn paper products into mush and create environmental eyesores—think reusable containers. Bonus points if your containers and coolers match the boat colors. Strong canvas bags are great to pack up the non- perishable items. Always keep plenty of fresh water on board— this is both a safety and a thirst issue. To maximize your space, use frozen water bottles as ice packs. Take a trash bag, paper towels and wet wipes for messes and sunscreen, lip balm and bug repellant for comfort. TALK FOOD AND ENTERTAINING TO ME AT BOBBIE@GOODLIFEFAMILYMAG.COM