GenPink Picks: 4th of July Partyin’

Here are a few appetizing treats and fun decorations to add to your 4th of July festivities this week!

Colman’s Mustard

Colman’s of Norwich offers a different type of condiment than you would normally find at a grocery store. This mustard hails from the UK and is sold in unconventional packages (one is a tea bag box!). What also makes this mustard different is that you get to prepare it yourself. The box is filled with yellow mustard power. Just mix it with water, and let it stand for 10 minutes in a mixing bowl. The unique blend of brown and white mustard seeds creates a strong, tasty flavor to add to your grilled foods.

 

 

Paddywax Candles

Light some Paddywax Candles at your party this 4th of July. Paddywax offers an array of aromas such as botanical, floral and earth herbal. I sampled Raw Honey and Poppy. Even the style of the candle jars is so decorative and colorful. The exquisite fragrance of the Paddywax Candles will definitely impress your guests on any occasion!

 

Festive Banana Split Cups

Here’s a fun summer treat to whip up for your guests using the fun Mini Fillo Shells!

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup thawed whipped topping
  • 3 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons powdered instant vanilla pudding
  • 2 Tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons small diced banana
  • 3 Tablespoons drained, crushed pineapple
  • 15 Athens® Mini Fillo Shells (1 box)
  • 1/4 cup thawed whipped topping, for garnish
  • 2 Tablespoons mini semi-sweet chocolate chips, for garnish
  • 8 whole maraschino cherries, drained and cut in half, for garnish

Directions:

In a medium bowl, use an electric mixer to beat whipped topping, cream cheese, instant pudding and powdered sugar until well blended. Stir in bananas and pineapples, mixing lightly. Chill 1 hour. Spoon 1 Tablespoon of filling into each Fillo Shell. Garnish each with dollop of whipped topping and chocolate chips and top with a cherry half. Serve immediately.

Americana Cake Pops

Add fun patriotic cake pops to your party with David & Harry’s Americana Cake Pops. These red, white and blue cake pops are handmade and rolled in sparkling colored sugar.

 

 

(Disclaimer: Colman’s Mustard and Paddywax Candles were sent to us for review. As always, we provide our honest opinions when writing product reviews.)