Get out this summer with your special someone. Keep in mind it’s about who you’re with. Explore new interests together or share your favourite activity with the one you care most about.
Here are some ideas for a date night and what you can take with you!
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Go for a hike or bike ride
When planning on going for a bike ride or a hike for a date keep in mind how long you expect to be out. Is it a quick, relaxed outing or will you both be gone for the day? Snacks and finger foods are great for quick outings. If you plan to be gone for a day, pack snacks that are lightweight but are highly nutritious.
Freeze an extra water bottle or two to use as cold packs to keep your food fresh, and as the day goes on, you have extra cold water.
Use lightweight re-usable containers for foods. Even though many containers are light for small periods of time, they often can wear you down.
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EasyPANCETTA BLTS
Pancetta is Italian bacon that is sold either cubed or in thin slices. We used the sliced version here, along with our Chipotle Mayo, for a twist on a classic BLT.
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EasyDILL PICKLE ROASTED CHICKPEAS
Roast your chickpeas for a healthy and crunchy snack. This savoury version has all the flavour of dill pickle potato chips.
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EasyTRAIL MIX COOKIES
We took popular snack mix ingredients and added them to this classic oatmeal cookie. Take these hearty cookies as a snack while camping or hiking.
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EasyCHOCOLATE COOKIE CHEESECAKE BROWNIES
Not only does this dessert feature cheesecake, brownie batter and Oreo cookies, but it also cooks up on your barbecue. If you really want to take things over-the-top, serve the brownies warm with a scoop of ice cream.
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Go for a picnic
Surprise your loved one with a picnic basket just for the two of you. You can choose some of your favorite dishes as a couple or go with everyone’s favourite - charcuterie. For more picnic ideas and tips check out our Pack a Picnic page.
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EasyCHICKEN SALAD WITH RASPBERRIES
This green salad is full of fresh raspberries and dressed with our Raspberry Vinaigrette. Top each salad with a grilled chicken breast for a light summery meal.
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EasyCHOCOLATE WHOOPIE PIES
“Whoopie pie” is not just fun to say — these cakey sandwich cookies are also fun to make and eat. We fill these fluffy chocolate pies with a lemon ginger cream cheese filling.
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EasyPIZZA DOUGH FOCACCIA
Our Perfect Pizza Dough is a great base for this focaccia. Serve this herbed flatbread as a dinner side dish with barbecued meat or Italian fare.
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EasyPEACHY ICED GREEN TEA
This cool summer beverage combines green tea, peach juice and honey. Garnish it with peach slices and fresh mint.
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Try stargazing
Hot drinks are a great way to stay warm at night. Keep them warm by packing them in thermal containers: remember to pack cups! Taking a blanket or two is also a great idea. One you both can lie on and the other to snuggle under.
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EasyBUTTERSCOTCH HOT CHOCOLATE
This decadent hot chocolate is a great drink to serve to company or to enjoy on a cold night when you need a warm treat.
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EasyCHILI MAPLE POPCORN
If you like sweet and spicy, then you will love this popcorn snack. Make a batch to serve on game day!
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EasyHOT BUTTERSCOTCH APPLE CIDER
The butterscotch syrup prepared in this recipe is used to make individual servings of this hot apple beverage. There is enough butterscotch syrup for 24 servings. Heat up only as much apple cider or apple juice as you need. Any leftover butterscotch syrup may then be frozen for later use.
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EasyClassic Nuts and Bolts
It’s not a holiday party without a big bowl of nuts and bolts! This savoury cereal blend is a Christmas classic. It also packs up well for a seasonal host/hostess gift.
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Have a boardgame night
Boardgames are great if you and your special someone are up for a bit of competition. Having a selection of dips and snacks is a great way to keep the night going.
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EasySEASONED PITA CHIPS
These crispy pita chips are seasoned with oregano, chili powder and cayenne pepper. Serve them plain or with a variety of different dips.
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EasyCRAB AND BACON DIP
This crab dip is served cold, making it a good appetizer for your next backyard barbecue. Canned crabmeat makes preparing this creamy dip a snap.
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EasyTHAI SPICED NUTS
This baked mix of almonds, pecans, cashews and coconut gets a kick thanks to some Thai green curry paste. Serve them when guests come over or package them up as hostess/host gifts.
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EasyWHITE CHOCOLATE MUNCH MIX
This tasty snack mix is a combination of rice cakes, pretzels, cereal, nuts, dried fruit and sweet white chocolate. Keep some around the house for a movie or game night.
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Have a bonfire
Date nights don’t need to be fancy to be fun. Slowing down together in front of a fire is a great way to connect with each other.
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MediumFIRESIDE APPLES
Baked apples are not just a fall dessert! We took this classic apple pie flavoured dessert and adapted it to the outdoors. Make this delicious recipe on your next camping adventure.
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MediumS’MORE CUPCAKES
Reminiscent of s’mores, the campfire treat, these fun cupcakes contain graham wafer crumbs and have a chocolate marshmallow filling with a broiled marshmallow topping.
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MediumBACON WRAPPED SAUSAGE DOGS
Upgrade your backyard hotdogs with these bacon-wrapped grilled sausages on a baguette. Dress them up with sauerkraut, some of our sweet and spicy Apricot Barbecue Sauce and a dab of our homemade Yellow Mustard.
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