Grandnan’s Picnic Favorites
Food memories seem to stick with us the most, so we try to plan special eating experiences. This includes themed snacks, traditional family favorites, and meals out at a restaurants with a memorable menu item or atmosphere.
Picnics can be more fun than restaurants for kids, and are a good way to break up a long car ride. We always have a pocket picnic blanket and snacks packed in case we stumble upon that perfect spot. Grandkids have room to wander, and sometimes Grandbuck manages to squeeze in a nap!
Picnic Ideas for the Smokies
Smoky Mountain Trail Mix Recipe
15 oz Regular Chex Mix
14.5 oz Bugle Chips
10 oz. Teddy Grahams
15.4 oz Pretzel M&M’s
16 oz. Tart Cherries ( Costco or Sam’s)
7.5 oz. Gummy Bears
6.6 oz Goldfish
Smoky Mountain Picnic Items
Teddy Grahams
Gummy Bears
KFC chicken and sides
Parton’s Deli sandwiches and chips
Box lunch from Pancake Pantry
Donuts from Donut Friar
Homemade Trail mix ( add Teddy Grahams for bear theme)
Yoo Hoo chocolate drink
Mountain Dew
Sweet Tea
BBQ
Taffy from Smoky Mountain Candy Makers
Biscuits and Country Ham
Banana Pudding - Banana Cream Pie Snack Packs and Vanilla Wafers
Moon Pies and RC Cola from Moonpie General in Pigeon Forge