Summer is the right time for outdoor dining. Learn how to make yourself the perfect picnic fodder at Rustic Kitchen’s weekly Cooking Show. Every Friday evening in July and August, host Liz Bramwell will show guests how to make executive chef Michael Kelly’s caramelized mushroom pate on toasted crostini and chilled corn soup with crabmeat and avocado as well as buttermilk fried chicken with grilled spring vegetables, and orzo salad with feta and chick peas. Each $75 evening will include the demo, meal and a wine pairing of white peach sangria. Call 617.423.5700 to get your tickets and prep for your picnic.