Lunch Au Frais

Warm summer sunshine and fresh air beckon for lunch to be eaten au frais. Dust off the patio bistro set, find a picnic table, or throw down a big blanket and relax. Eating outside doesn't require casual fare. Heap colorful plates or beautiful china with Citrus Chicken Salad. Add a side dish of sauteed potatoes and a bowl of fresh berries topped with vanilla whipped cream for the perfect meal. An elegant French menu doesn't always equal elaborate. Bon appetit!

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