Avocado Bacon Blue Cheese Wraps

Stuffed with veggies, cheese and more, these Avocado Bacon Blue Cheese Wraps are a delightful lunch option and easy to make.

Here in Maine, winter is relentless — heavy snow, icy winds that whip through the streets while temperatures often hover around 0 degrees. So, when the thaw begins we can’t wait to soak up every last bit of the milder weather. That’s why on the first mild day in April, people put on shorts, play frisbee and gather on restaurant patios.

In a lot of ways, it’s like our area takes a collective breath. It’s instant renewal.

I mean, that’s sure how I feel. My family is so lucky to live so close to amazing hiking trails — not just in our own city but a short distance away at Acadia National Park. As I write this, I am already plotting the trails and peaks we’ll tackle this season. We’ve been slowly hiking more and more each summer, and I can’t wait to jump in soon.

In the meantime though, we’re getting the fun in wherever we can — from picnics in our yard to ones in the nearby parks. There are a few things you’ll need when you picnic: a good, refreshing drink, a tasty bite to eat and a clean place to sit.

Grab your picnicking quilt and let me tell you about this tasty wrap.

Avocado Bacon Blue Cheese Wraps are one of my favorite sandwiches. They combine a bunch of veggies with crispy bacon, creamy sliced avocado and piquant blue cheese. The layers of flavors and textures is so satisfying. These are perfect for taking on adventures and eating on the fly.

To make them, it’s as simple as laying the ingredients in the right order, folding in the ends and wrapping them up. Then, just before you eat, slice ’em in half.

And, hey … they’re also good for at-home picnics when it’s not nice enough to be outside. So there’s that too.

Here in Maine, winter seems to drag on forever. Every time the weather seems just about get warmer, we’re hit with a cold front again and all the flurries and ice that come with it. That’s exactly how this spring was.

But finally — finally! — we’re past all that. And I cannot wait to get on the trails, and bring along a great lunch like this to enjoy.