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Washington Post
8 hours ago
- Climate
- Washington Post
Boy struck by lightning in New York City's Central Park says he feels lucky
NEW YORK — A 15-year-old boy says he feels 'pretty lucky' after being struck by lightning in Central Park on Thursday when a round of thunderstorms swept through New York City. Yassin Khalifa, a high school sophomore, told WABC-TV he was in the park with friends enjoying a picnic when the storm suddenly rolled in.
Telegraph
11 hours ago
- Lifestyle
- Telegraph
Raise your picnic game with these 15 stylish buys, from £4
A picnic is always a good idea. Given the glorious weather forecast this weekend, many of us will be grabbing blankets, baskets and beverages and seeking out the perfect picnicking spot, be that beach, park or back garden. But before you throw everything into the boot of the car and head for the hills, take a moment to check your kit and ask yourself what little extras might elevate your experience. An excellent blanket, a decent cool bag and a sunshade are all essentials. But to raise your game, reusable napkins, generous drinks pitchers and large trays – or even a folding tray table – are great additions. For extra picnic points, decant crisps, fruit, nuts, etc into prettier containers: the high street shops are full of patterned platters and stylish serving plates this summer. Bring games, speakers and ice packs, and don't forget the bottle opener. Here are 15 picnic picks for your summer 2025 kit list.
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
National Picnic Week: Shop our picky-bits essentials for summer
Image: Coco & Wolf Reiss Tolga It's National Picnic Week until the 21st June, and if you're anything like me, your season has already been punctuated by spontaneous in the park with your pals. Not only a dreamy way to bask in the elusive British sunshine, picnicking is also my favourite hack for not spending an arm and a leg on drinks and dinner. Even better, it invites the elite concept of snacking as an actual meal. Enter: the quintessential picky-bits kit. While a haul at M&S is a vital part of the fun (if you don't know about their Green Goddess dip, get to know), we all know the first bite is taken with the eye, and there's no reason your picnicware shouldn't be as beautiful as the bites you'll eat from it. The high street has blossomed this summer with fabulous pieces that are as functional as they are fashionable. From a basket equipped with bottle holders, to pretty melamine, to a picnic-themed collab between Glassette and the Delevingne sisters' Prosecco brand Della Vite, read on for the picnicware of the moment.£63.99 at laredoute£70.00 at at at laredoute£100.00 at at anthropologie£35.40 at in-store. £40.00 at marksandspencer£9.00 at in-store. £40.00 at marksandspencer£9.00 at Follow House Beautiful on TikTok, Instagram and Pinterest You Might Also Like 7 hallway mirrors to create the illusion of space 13 bedroom wallpaper ideas to transform plain walls 12 garden furniture sets perfect for outdoor entertaining
Times
a day ago
- Health
- Times
The 10 ultra-processed picnic foods nutritionists avoid
When the sun comes out, who doesn't want to decamp to the park. Picnics these days are all about grabbing food from corner shops and supermarkets, most of which is marketed in eye-catching packets, and easy to crack open on the grass. But if you're not careful, all these convenient tasty treats will build an ultra-processed feast full of additives and high in salt, sugar and saturated fat. Here are a few easy swaps that will improve the nutritional quality of your picnic without compromising on the occasion. Add in a bag of apples and some fresh fruit and you're done. I avoid: Doritos Cool Original Tortilla Chips £2.50, 100g Here's my rule for buying crisps: anything with more than three ingredients is probably best avoided. The laundry list of flavouring and preservatives on this product — and so many similar corner shop offerings — should be enough of a warning sign that they are ultra-processed. And if it isn't, the 22g of fat per 100g should do the trick: these chips are 22 per cent fat! While that's an impressive feat of food engineering, your arteries will thank you for avoiding them. Add in 1.1g of salt and you have all the nutrients linked to heart disease and obesity.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
12 Perfect Dishes for Your Next Picnic
Planning a picnic? These dishes are made to travel. They hold up in the heat, don't mind a little jostling, and are easy to pass around on a blanket or picnic table. They're the ones people actually reach for first—nothing soggy, nothing fussy, just good food that fits the moment. Want juicy, umami-rich Italian Meatballs in around 30 minutes? This recipe is made the classic way - with both pork and beef ground meat and loads of luscious sauce! Get the recipe: Italian Meatballs Summer in a bowl! This Keto Cucumber Salad is light, refreshing, and so easy to make. It's perfect for meal prep, picnics, cookouts, and potlucks. Get the recipe: Keto Cucumber Salad A deliciously grilled Pesto Turkey Sandwich with melted provolone cheese, juicy tomato slices, and fresh baby spinach. This all gets layered between tender turkey slices and crispy sourdough bread. Get the recipe: Turkey Pesto Sandwich These are the most perfect little Lemon Thumbprint Cookies - buttery, crisp, and with a bright yellow center. Get the recipe: Lemon Thumbprint Cookies The salty-sweet flavor combination of these classic Melon Prosciutto Bites is sensational. This elegant and simple appetizer is always a crowd-pleaser, consisting of just 2 ingredients and zero oven time! Get the recipe: Melon Prosciutto Bites This Shrimp Quinoa Salad is a protein-packed, refreshing, and nutritious meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep. Get the recipe: Shrimp Quinoa Salad Simple and rustic yet incredibly delicious, this Strawberry Galette is ready in under an hour thanks to the use of a buttery store-bought pie crust. Get the recipe: Strawberry Galette This Watermelon and Cucumber Salad is the perfect way to celebrate a warm and sunny summer day, especially when you pair it with a light glass of wine. This healthy salad is full of watermelon, cucumber, feta, avocados, and mint. Get the recipe: Watermelon and Cucumber Salad This glorious Panzanella Salad is a combination of the very best Italian flavors. Sweet tomatoes, garlicky croutons, and creamy mozzarella. These get mixed up in a bright dressing and topped with fresh herbs. Get the recipe: Panzanella Salad Pretty as a picture, my Lemon Blueberry Cookies are citrusy and buttery. Whip up the dough and have the cookies in the oven in 10 minutes or less! Get the recipe: Lemon Blueberry Cookies This Strawberry Feta Salad is one of the best summer salads for healthy eating. It is packed with flavor and texture and made with simple ingredients like baby kale, fresh strawberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta. Coated with a simple balsamic vinaigrette, this salad will surely be a hit at your table. Get the recipe: Strawberry Feta Salad Bake a batch of these outrageously delicious Brown Butter Brownies loaded with silky chocolate and decadent salted caramel flavors. Get the recipe: Brown Butter Blondies
