🌿 Edinburgh Meadows Picnic & BBQ Checklist 🧺

☀️ Sunny days are made for grassy lounging!! 📍 Spot: The Meadows Edinburgh's iconic park—blanketed with picnic mats in sunshine, plus cherry blossoms (peak in April!) 🌸 ✅ BBQ Zone: Portable grills allowed! West lawn = quieter + shadier. ⚠️ Rules: No bonfires! Fully extinguish flames after. 🧺 Picnic/BBG Gear List 🛒 🔥 Tools ✅ £3 disposable grill (grab at Sainsbury's—nearest to Meadows!) ✅ Fireproof tray (line with foil to protect grass) ✅ Cushion/blanket (UK grass = damp & cold 🥶) ✅ Lighter + tongs + scissors (for lighting, flipping, prepping) 🧼 Cleanup Crew Large trash bags (bins available but bring extras!) Wet wipes + paper towels Disposable cutlery 🥩 Marinated Meats 1️⃣ Beef: Short rib chunks + cumin/chili/garlic powder (skewer with peppers/onions/pineapple🍍) 2️⃣ Lamb: Diced leg + rosemary + olive oil 3️⃣ Pork: Crispy pork belly = GOD TIER! 4️⃣ Chicken: Honey-glazed "New Orleans" wings 🌶️ Sauces & Rubs Magic dry rub: Chili + cumin + 5-spice + sesame + salt Oil spray (Tesco’s pump bottle = genius) Basting brush ❗️ Pro Tips ⚠️ Wait for starter paper to burn to ash before grilling! ⚠️ Keep oil away from flames—smother fires with foil! ⚠️ Double-check coals are DEAD before leaving! Tag your foodie squad and embrace Edinburgh’s chillest spring ritual! 🌿🔥 #EdinburghPicnic #SpringVibes #BBQHacks #UKLife #TheMeadows #SpringOuting