MOMS & DADS & AWESOME DISPLAYS
Now’s the time to start thinking displays and tie-ins for two of the foodiest (or at least eat-iest) holidays of the year. In mid-May we have Mother’s Day (May 14th), with its brunches and lunches and other festive fêting; and almost exactly one month later we land on Father’s Day (June 18th), with barbecues, snacks, and perhaps a beer or two (or three…it’s his day, after all).
For a Mother’s Day brunch, berries are a natural fit, and Well•Pict Berries raspberries and strawberries are the perfect fit…because, only the best for Mom. There are many different ways to pair fresh berries with other ingredients to signal to shoppers that they should be planning an epic brunch, but one of the easiest is whipped cream. Both the pre-made and fresh varieties work well, so make sure you have small cartons of heavy cream alongside the tubs and canisters of the ready-to-eat variety. Few people are even aware of how easy fresh whipped cream is to make. This recipe is particularly wonderful with fresh fruit of all kinds; consider sharing it with your shoppers:
The Pioneer Woman’s Fresh Whipped Cream from The Pioneer Woman
Here are a few additional recipes (all from Well•Pict!) with ingredients you can group around our strawberries and raspberries for eye-catching and tempting displays:
Raspberry And Sweet Lime Mascarpone Tartlets
Raspberry Pecan Bacon Strips
Well•Pict Stuffed French Toast With 3-Berry Compote
As for Father’s Day, if you’re thinking, “the only place for berries at a barbecue is in a fruit salad,” boy oh boy, have we got some recipes to change your tune. We love a good fruit salad, but why not light Dad’s eyes up by tossing some Well•Pict strawberries or raspberries onto the metaphorical fire? You can display some skewers, tongs, and even lighter fluid (that will get their attention!) alongside our berries with signage suggesting the following recipes (and don’t forget to share on your social media accounts as well).
Grilled Salmon And Berry Salad With Citrus Mint Dressing
Well•Pict Berry BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos
Raspberry Pork Tenderloin Salad
And for the dads who appreciate the finer things in life, this cocktail is truly chef’s kiss:
Raspberry And Meyer Lemon Limoncello
Image: Raspberry And Sweet Lime Mascarpone Tartlets