LOS ALAMITOS, CA - Unless you’ve been living on another planet (and even probably then) you must know that the premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is right around the corner. You might have your tickets and your plans all ready to rock, but do your consumers have the perfectly themed snacks to celebrate with? No worries—Frieda’s Specialty Produce has your back, sharing a few intergalactic tips from your local produce department.
1. Starfruit
What would a Star Wars theme be without Starfruit? You can slice the fruit crosswise and serve fresh, make starfruit upside down cake, or make guests choose between the Dark and Light sides by dipping slices into dark and white chocolate.
2. Kiwano®
How do you think Darth Maul would feel if he knew his twin was a tasty, golden horned melon? Relations or not, Frieda’s says the Kiwano is alien-looking enough to be perfect for any Star Wars party. You can even eat the Kiwano skin and all if you use a vegetable peeler to trim off the spikes, slice into rounds (or cut down the middle like Darth Maul) and serve with a sprinkle of sea salt. A squeeze of Meyer Lemon also brings out a completely different flavor profile for this odd fruit, the company shared.
And for the adults at the party, the Kiwano’s electric green pulp also makes great Mos Eisley-esque cocktails like Toxic Slush Margarita or a Rum Martini served in the shell.
3. Icicle Radish
Want a delicious way recreate the Wampa cave scene? With these spicy, pure white radishes, you can nestle your Hoth Luke action figure or a mini Lightsaber on the platter, and serve with a snowy white dip or whipped butter, Frieda’s suggests.
4. Black Garlic and Elephant Garlic
Have you chosen your side yet? Put guests to the test with the Dark with umami-tastic Black Garlic Spread or the Light with sweet Roasted Elephant Garlic. Frieda’s offers the idea of splitting the platter down the middle with crostini or crackers, and letting your guests choose their own tasty side of the Force.
There you go! Like you didn’t already have enough reasons to be excited for the big premiere. And to Star Wars fans everywhere, let the force be with you in the produce aisle.
