Event Info
When
Sunday 25 October 2009
6.30am - 8.30am
Where
Sydney Harbour Bridge road deck
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The picnic breakfast
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| Photographer: Andre Martin, Stylist: Vicki Liley Baby Rocket Quiche |
A picnic to remember!
Breakfast on the Bridge will be a day to remember - an extraordinary occasion.
Australia’s most famous icon will turn green as grass is rolled out along the road deck to create a dazzling picnic spot.
Just imagine 6,000 fellow picnickers at Breakfast on the Bridge on Sunday 25 October 2009 enjoying their picnic creations corner to corner. Breakfast on the Bridge is not only a chance to picnic, it is an opportunity to connect and converse with other people in your city.
Picnics are only as good as the effort you make to create them and the generosity you have towards your friends and family. Be inspired and make this is the best picnic hamper ever. Get some inspiration for creating your own special picnic.
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| Photographer: Andre Martin, Stylist: Vicki Liley Mochaccino Tartlets |
What to expect
If you're one of the lucky 6,000 don't be late - set your alarm and rise early to make sure you've packed everything you need. Arrange to meet your picnic party prior to arriving at the event entry point.
- Enter from Milsons Point and set up your own picnic on the Sydney Harbour Bridge for the first time ever.
- Pass through a country fete atmosphere as you walk onto the bridge.
- Stand, sit or lie down in comfort and connect with friends, family and fellow picnickers.
- Enjoy your breakfast away from the hustle and bustle of the city in a fun and relaxed atmosphere more typical of a rural gathering.
- After breakfast, take a stroll past the magnificent Southern Pylons and feel the exhilaration of being a part of something very very special.
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Children Love Picnics
Children are experts at the concept of a picnic as they take food to lunch each day and sit down with their friends. They love finger food and being able to have little tastes.
Always choose seasonal and fresh food for children that tastes good. Apples are in season in October and Batlow recommends Red Delicious.
Breakfast on the Bridge is special occasion so we can have naughty and good treats. Picnics are the perfect occasion to help children to discover and appreciate different tastes and food cultures.
Remember – It is early, children are likely to be “starving Mum”! Involve children in planning the picnic and use the occasion as an opportunity to spend time together and cook something the day before.
Tips for children
- Plenty of cool drinks
- Easy to eat finger food
- Something to nibble on before they get on the bridge
- Cloths for sticky fingers
- Crayons and paper always good!
Breakfast food children love
- Homemade fruit muffins
- Fruit skewers Fruit - apples!
- Cheese
- Yogurt
- Sultana boxes
- Ham and cheese rolls
- Asparagus wrapped in ham
- Picnic sandwiches with their favourite filling!
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| Photographer: Andre Martin, Stylist: Vicki Liley Picnic |
Tips for keeping your picnic green
Picnics allow you to control your waste and the impact on the environment so try to:
- Avoid using excessive plastic food packaging – use plastic storage containers instead.
- Reduce your food miles - buy produce and product locally produced in NSW. Ask at your local Farmer’s Market, supermarket or favourite deli. You will also be doing your bit to support our farmers and local suppliers.
- Go homemade! Take some time to prepare your picnic goodies in your own kitchen instead of buying them.
- Don’t buy bottled water - fill up at home .
- Don’t use plastic plates instead use a picnic set or light weight ones from home, they will look better too.
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Plan your picnic well so you don’t waste food.
After the picnic
Sunday 25 October will be jam packed with plenty of Crave Sydney events on offer so why not walk off breakfast on the 7 Bridges Walk or continue picnicking at the Perfect Picnic? Visit www.cravesydney.com for the latest information on what to do.
