Sure, you could go out to eat, but why spend half a month’s rent on short ribs?

Instead, grab your pals and plan a picnic.

Feel free to take pork products, but ditch the basket and spend your dough on a Sagaform Pic-Pack, cleverly designed Swedish canvas messenger and crossover bags that hold everything you need for an alfresco lunch.

You have the essentials like plates and utensils. But you also get a cutting board (for your favorite DiBruno Bros. cheese), wine glasses, and a wine key (for that special bottle of riesling). The bags are easier than a basket to carry and look worlds better than the brown paper variety.

They’re a gift that keeps on giving. In a good way.

Available at Foster’s Homeware, 399 Market Street (215-925-0950). To see styles, go to sagaform.com.