Perk up your Picnics: Postponed

Perk up your Picnics – POSTPONED
with Ricki McKenna Certified Nutritionist • Chef • Health Coach
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Calaway Room, Third Street Center
520 S. Third Street, Carbondale

Make picnic season easy, nutritious, and fun!

July is National Picnic Month, and we’re celebrating with a fun, delicious RickisKitchen class on Thursday July 2nd!

Whether you’re heading to a park, the mountains, a concert, the lake, or simply your own backyard, a great picnic doesn’t have to be complicated. In this class, we’ll create a simple, colorful picnic menu that travels well, tastes wonderful, and is easy to prepare for 4–6 people of all ages.

Imagine opening your picnic basket or cooler to find:

• Fresh grapes, berries, apples, and other seasonal fruits
• Crisp vegetables like baby carrots, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and snap peas
• Easy-to-make wraps and roll-ups that stay fresh and hold together beautifully
• Cheese cubes, nuts, trail mix, and other protein-packed snacks
• Crunchy sides such as pretzels, crackers, popcorn, and simple salads
• Refreshing drinks including infused waters, lemonade, and iced tea
• A sweet treat or two to make the day complete

You’ll also learn practical tips for packing a cooler, keeping foods fresh, transporting meals safely, and creating a picnic spread that’s both healthy and delicious without spending hours in the kitchen.

As always, our class is relaxed, interactive, and filled with ideas you can use all summer long.
P.S. Bring your favorite picnic memories and ideas to share—we always learn from each other!

FEE: $15 for class and food

Your hostess:

Ricki “Mchealthy” McKenna is a nutritionist, author, coach, speaker, and grandmother dedicated to helping people live healthier, happier lives through real food and evidence-based nutrition. With more than 25 years of experience in holistic health and lifestyle coaching, she focuses on debunking food myths, combating misinformation, and empowering others to make informed choices. An international bestselling author featured in Gifts of Wisdom with her chapter “Queen of the Intuitive Kitchen,” Ricki inspires audiences to embrace nourishing food, a positive mindset, and a joyful, vibrant lifestyle.

Ricki’s contact information at https://rickiskitchen.net/
and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/RickisKitchen