The Landscaper's Picnic

Well, it appears that the time has finally come to start mowing the lawn. And I will admit, I'm one of those odd people who actually enjoys mowing the lawn. But then again, I suppose that statement should come as no surprise to you, my fair reader. Let's be honest here, if you haven't already thought, “Wow, this Nathan guy is kind of odd...” then you haven't been paying close enough attention... But all that aside, I do believe there is something relaxing about riding about the lawn, soaking up the sunshine. In fact, the only thing that I can think of that might improve upon the experience is a delicious snack to eat while mowing. So, today I will share with you some of my favorite lawn mowing snack ideas.

• As with all summertime activities, a triple-scooped ice cream cone topped with hot fudge and peanuts is the perfect lawn mowing treat. Just be certain not to play music while mowing the lawn. Let's be honest here – if you have both music playing and ice cream, the neighborhood kids are just going to mistake you for an ice cream truck...
  
  
• A grilled ham and cheese is a great lawn mowing snack. And to make it a complete meal, try layering some barbecue potato chips between the layers of ham and cheese. The chips make for a crunchy and delicious complement to the simple sandwich.
  
  
• Nachos are an excellent lawn mowing treat. And if you duct tape the dish of nachos to the hood of your riding lawn mower, the heat given off from the engine should keep the nacho cheese sauce nice and hot.
  
  
• If you get thirsty while you're outside mowing, try filling that beer helmet with a couple cans of your favorite soda, Gatorade, or fresh pea soup.
  
  
• And for those of you who might be looking for a healthier alternative, try a push mower...