[He makes it sound like such a treat. She doesn't think the food is terrible--she's improved a great deal at cooking over the last few months--but it's nothing special either. Still, she gives him a bit of everything and takes a second plate to put a slice of the tart on.]
It's not much, but it's a lovely day for a picnic. I wish we did things like this more often. Some of the parties are...fun and interesting to meet new people, but I'd take a peaceful picnic over them.