What traditional French food for a picnic in Paris?

Question

I'm feeding a French guy with classic French taste for his birthday, I want the food items and wine/champagne to compliment each other, I want to serve courses in the proper french order, I want it to be high class and very frenchy. . . also, any ideas specific to regions in the south west of France?

Answer 1

Fois gras, roquefort cheese or st agur a bit of green salad some ripe tomatoes, Baguette, fresh fruit and champagne bon appetit, remember when in France eat simply and seasonally

South West France is known for seafood so maybe throw in some oysters or marinated shellfish.

The French tend to eat one thing  at a time with only the salad bowl staying out.

Champagne isnt from the south west  of france, but still sounds like the best wine to go with these ingredients, which is the most important thing really.

Answer 2

fries, toast, and bone in pork roast. and a salad with bottled orange dressing.

these are all french foods

Answer 3

Classic Picnic Basket:

Whether you’re enjoying the first rays of summer sunlight in the city or bundling up against the cold and hiking your favorite mountain path, a picnic lunch is always welcome. Chose fresh foods, best quality ingredients, and dishes that can be eaten chilled for the most enjoyable take-along feast.

Add French Flair:

Pan Bagnat is a scrumptious seafood sandwich that tastes best a few hours after it has been prepared, making it a perfect choice for a picnic.

Recipe:

Prep Time: 2 hours, 10 minutes

Ingredients:

2 cloves garlic, pressed

1/3 cup olive oil

1 baguette

12oz oil-packed white albacore tuna, drained

1/3 cup red onion, sliced paper-thin

2 tablespoons capers

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Tomato slices

Preparation:

In a small bowl, mix the garlic and olive oil. Split the baguette lengthwise and brush the cut surfaces with a thin layer of the garlic oil. In a medium bowl, mix the tuna, red onion, capers, red wine vinegar, and just enough garlic oil to make the mixture a tuna salad consistency. Line the baguette with the tomato slices and tuna salad. Wrap the sandwich tightly and chill for several hours before serving.

Makes 6 servings.

Crudités with Lemon Oil can be assembled the night before an outing.

Recipe:

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

¼ cup lemon-infused olive oil

1 sprig thyme

4 cups assorted raw vegetables, washed

½ teaspoon salt

Preparation:

In a small saucepan, heat oil and thyme over very low heat for 2 minutes. Remove oil from heat and allow it to cool. Remove thyme and discard. Toss infused oil with vegetables and salt and chill for 8 hours before serving.

Makes 8 servings.

Then packed into the picnic basket along with a carton of fragrant, homemade Rosemary Almonds.

Recipe:

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter

2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed

¾ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 cups raw almonds

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Using a baking sheet with a lip, melt butter. Mix seasoning into the butter, and then toss in almonds. Bake seasoned nuts for about 10-12 minutes, stirring once, until toasted and fragrant. Remove from heat and serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes 4 servings.

Salad:

Salads are a great, versatile item to pack; they can be sophisticated or rustic, and they travel well.

Cucumber Salad

Red Pepper bean Salad

Bastille Day Fruit Salad

Dessert:

Choose a dessert that doesn’t melt and is sturdy or can be packed in a protective container for transporting it from the kitchen to the great outdoors.

Calissons with Meringue

Cherry Quatre Quarts Cake

Corsican Mendiant au Chocolat Blanc

Finish with the Basics:

Complete your extravagant meal with imported cheeses, a chilled bottle of sparkling water or wine, a fresh, crusty baguette, and a few squares of premium chocolate to melt on your tongue after your outdoor indulgence.