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ANNABEL COHEN
Special to The Jewish News

CHRIS IVY
Photographer

ndoubtedly, when the mercury
rises, the masses hit the great
outdoors. Like a delicious
morsel, we want to savor each
moment of summer's sun and possibilities.
So we walk more. We immerse ourselves in
Michigan's many lakes and rivers. We work,
read, relax and play in the sun. And, per-
haps the greatest pleasure of all, we eat
beneath the sun.
There's a feeling of freedom and well-
being that comes from finding a comfy spot
on a grassy hill or beach and spreading out
a blanket. Then when a brimming basket is
emptied of its treasures — containers of
cold salads, grilled meats and loaves of fresh
bread — the celebration of the picnic phe-
nomenon is realized.
Picnic fare can range from a simple sand-
wich to fancy pate and flutes of cham-
pagne. There's no doubt, though, that a
well prepared movable feast will make the
effort worth the planning.

5/28
1999

Detroit Jewish News

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