Hardy cheeses that survive the picnic basket By Janet Fletcher , Freelance Writer May 25, 2007 CHEESE25_03_JOHNLEE.JPG TOP TO BOTTOM: Abbeye de Bel-Loc. Ginepro.

The Beach People have just dropped an epic picnic basket, and the lid doubles as a legit cheese board. It also fits a champagne bottle, which is necessary. Cheese, always a mood.

Reheat in the oven at 350° F for 10 minutes to slightly melt the cheese. Keep wrapped until ready to eat. Yields 12 small sandwiches. Ricotta, Beet, Carrot and Fennel Salad. 2 pounds ricotta cheese ...

Take in your basket and when ready to serve, slice each into 4 or 6. There are plenty of fillings you can use but just keep it as thin as you can but soggy things like tomatoes don’t work so ...