Picniks – Confectioners Of Distinction

Picniks Of Alhaurín

PICNIKS  is a local British cafeteria that I would describe as being like “Starbucks” but with style.

The owners take an active interest in their customers and never give you the impression that they want you to eat up and leave so they can fit more clients in. There is a wide variety of homemade food available and the quality is superb. In addition to the set menus there are daily specials to satisfy even the most demanding appetite. One such example is the homemade beef burger. I tried the 100% season beef burger last week and when I first saw it I thought that the whole cow had been used due to the size of the meat! The seasoned meat is not only ample but deliciously seasoned and served with a rasher of bacon, melted cheddar cheese, salad and crisps. I’d even go so far as to say that this is the best beef burger I have ever tasted in my life! Try this and you’ll probably never want to eat in a McDonalds again!

As well as the fine quality sandwiches, soups and cakes (including deliciously soft and large ice buns, which on their own put Picniks on the map) there are a range of speciality hot and cold drinks. Of course, if you’re just looking for a great cup of coffee and a friendly atmosphere, then Simon, Debbie and Kate are happy to oblige. You can choose to sit inside or soak up the sun and watch the world go by outside on their ample terrace. Kate also makes celebration cakes to order and has an ample variety of eye-catching and fun designs. CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW TO SEE LARGER VERSIONS.

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Entertainment Crisis

• Watching TV (3 hours, 19 minutes)
• Surfing the Internet (3 hours, 2 minutes)
• Listening to music (2 hours, 34 minutes)
• Listening to the radio (2 hours, 30 minutes)
• Taking care of pets (2 hours, 8 minutes)
• Reading (1 hour, 56 minutes)
• Playing Videogames (1 hour, 38 minutes)
• Chatting on the telephone (1 hour, 4 minutes)

Out of the people interviewed, I’m guessing that women were asked the question about videogames and men for the one about chatting on the phone, hence the relatively low amount of time spent on each. The people I know spend way much more time on each of those activities! As for leisure time spent outside the home, the survey said that the Spanish spend around 2 hours and 30 minutes walking the dog, so at least they get some excercise! Surprisingly enough, their weekends are spent doing the domestic chores as follows:

• Looking after the children (23 hours, 19 minutes) – 43% of the interviewees.
• Looking after another family member (6 hours, 11 minutes) – 27% in addition to looking after the children.
• Cooking (2 hours, 37 minutes)
• Cleaning (2 hours, 33 minutes)
• Washing & Ironing (1 hours, 35 minutes)

With most people having a stressful (or at least a busy) working week, it is important to take time out to rest, especially if you have a family and enjoy quality leisure time together. Leisure activities don’t have to be expensive. There are plenty of beaches, lakes and nature parks in the area that a free to visit. Take some games with you and a good picnic hamper and you’re all set. We’ve just bought a dart board (a real one, not an electronic one) at home and you’d be surprised at how this British sport is catching on and can be great fun.

In conclusion, get out of your house! We have great weather here in Spain so there’s no excuse for wasting the weekends in front of the TV! A good spell of fresh air and a balanced amount of time in leisure activities along with a good night’s sleep will leave one refreshed, recharged and ready for the next working week.