Imagine Maine lobsters and fresh blueberry pie savored outdoors on the same rockbound coast that inspired Homer and Hopper; a crusty loaf stuffed with melted cheeses, artichoke hearts and roasted peppers enjoyed in the sunny warmth of an island painted by Turner, or a colorful picnic of grilled lamb, wild rice salad with dried cranberries and a harvest tart of apples and apricots to match the painterly colors of an Ipswich autumn. The rich and varied New England landscape- with its island-dotted coast, forest-covered mountains and charming villages - inspires painters and picnickers alike to seek the perfect destination. Picnics of New England provides the reader with recipes and tips for eight memorable feasts.