Whether you’re hosting a St. Patrick’s Day party, or attending as a guest, create delicious and festive appetizers, snacks or meals using delicious dips, hummus and salads from Summer Fresh!

If you plan to host a party, ensure you select an appropriate venue. If you plan to invite close family and a few friends, you can easily host it right in your own home. However, if you are having a huge celebration, ensure there is ample space by renting out a local pub, hall or party room of a condo or community center.

Invitations:

Kick off your soirée in style, by alerting your guests of your St.Patrick’s Day party with unique invitations. A few suggestions can include:

• Interactive e-invites – These are free (some may have a slight fee), easy and many have an online RSVP tracking feature

• Blarney Stone – Incorporate an Irish tradition into your invites by hand delivering (if an option) “Blarney Stones” with the date to your party. Accompany this with a card which outlines the details (time, location etc…).

• Food ‘vites – Fill cellophane bags with white & green jelly beans or Irish gummy candies and tie with a green & white ribbon. Next, prepare a card with all of your party information, punch a hole in the corner and tie on the ribbon.

Décor:

Once you have your guest list solidified, ensure your event is decorated to fit the “St.Patrick’s Day” theme. Discount stores or party stores are great sources for decorations, disposable plates and take away gifts.

• Twist green and white streamers together and drape around the room

• Fill a clear vase with green and white stones and stick in novelty 4 leaf clovers as a great centerpiece.

• Tip a plastic green “leprechaun” hat upside down, fill with ice, and use to keep wine or beer bottles cold.

• Purchase 2 dozen green & white carnations, cut the steams and immerse them in a bowl of ice cold water. Use this as a creative centerpiece.

• Create a “pot of gold” by filling a large flower pot (painted black) with gold colour balloons and place at the doorway when your guests enter.

Food:

An important focus of any occasion, the food is one of the main reasons for this gathering. It is a chance to catch up with old friends, and indulge in some delicious snacks and appetizers created using Summer Fresh products!

Spread Summer Fresh Edamamme Hummus onto your favourite bread, add sliced tomato and cucumber cover with additional slice and cut into shapes using cookie cutters

• Add green food colouring to Summer Fresh Balsamic Onion Dip and serve with chicken wings

• Drizzle Summer Fresh Cheddar & Leek Cheesy Dip on Irish Oat bread and bake

• Spoon Summer Fresh Spicy Tzatziki onto baked potatoes

• Cut cabbage into wedges, brush with Summer Fresh Tamarind Sauce and grill

• Spoon Summer Fresh Roasted Red Pepper Dip over poached salmon

• Skewer baby potatoes and corned beef, drizzle with Summer Fresh Aged Cheddar & Chipotle Dip and grill

• Grill Irish sausage and top with Summer Fresh Bruschetta

Takeaways:

After the fun subsides, ensure your guests walk away with a memento of the evening. This can include:

• A strand of funky festive beads

• An Irish shot glass

• Gourmet flatbreads such as Pita Break’s Lavish Flatbreads, paired with Summer Fresh Vegetable Hummus

• Handmade sugar cookies

Host the most talked about event of the year, with creative and unique ideas from Summer Fresh. From games to snacks, ensure your friends and family have a fantastic time, especially when they sit down and re fuel the fun with Summer Fresh snacks.