Food & Party Planning Ideas
Summer Parties Are a Breeze with Wilton!
Throw Pool Parties, Beach Bashes and Luaus with Simple, Themed Recipes
School is out and summer is here. And the best way to celebrate warm weather and good spirits is to host a festive gathering. Whether it's an exotic luau or a beach theme, let Wilton help you plan the perfect summer party.
"With kids on summer break, there's no better time to plan a simple, yet decorative summer party," states Nancy Siler, the consumer affairs director of Wilton Enterprises. "The whole family can pitch in to create wonderful treats that neighbors and friends will truly enjoy."
A Delicious Aloha
Turn an ordinary backyard barbecue into a fun-filled Luau this summer. Simple decorations like exotic flowers, grass skirts and colorful leis will transport guests into a Pacific island paradise.
Cut out fresh fruit to make refreshing, tropical kabobs and stir up a creamy tropical sorbet punch. When the sun starts to set, tempt your family and friends with Wilton's Hawaiian Chicken Pizza. Made with luscious pineapple, tangy barbecue sauce and lightly seasoned chunks of juicy chicken, this is not your usual pizza! Enjoy your feast while listening to a little island music, and top the night off with a wacky hula contest.
Surf's Up with Wilton
Grab sunscreen and some towels - and try throwing a beach shindig this season! Forget about roasting weinies and marshmallows at this gathering. Fun in the sun has never been this tasty when you bake up a giant Pistachio Sandie Cookie ahead of time and bring it to the beach.
The delightful shortbread cookie with mild, chopped pistachios is an updated version of a traditional favorite. This moist cookie is perfect for any summer party when baked in Wilton's Flower Power cake pan.
A New Summer Favorite
Whether you want to celebrate at the beach, pool or at home, bring the summer shore to your festivities when you make flavorful Summer Couscous in Wilton's Enchanted Castle Cake Pan. A mouthwatering blend of crisp peppers, mushrooms and aromatic spices, this dish is perfect as an appetizer or as the main course. Shaped to resemble a whimsical sand castle, garnish the dish with green onion, red pepper and olives to recreate the magic for your guests.
Additional Summertime Party Tips:
- Be creative this summer and bring a kite as a host/hostess gift. Not only will your thoughtfulness be appreciated, but guests will be able to participate in a fun activity.
- Set up a table for the children to make their own wind chimes at the party. Gather an assortment of seashells from visits to the beach, colorful string and a hanger. Kids will love making a summer decoration for the whole family to enjoy.
- Beach and pool parties are fun, but Mai Tai's and swimming don't mix. Be a responsible host and designate a lifeguard throughout the festivities.
- After your guests hang up their towels, light up the party with beautiful floating candles. Simply place a votive candle surrounded by leafy garland on a Styrofoam block, and set it afloat.
- Don't forget the Citronella candles. Pesky mosquitoes and biting flies can put an early end to a perfect evening.
- Even though the sun might be shining, pack a flashlight in your beach bag. Nothing is worse than trying to find your belongings in the sand after the sun goes down.
