Easy Springtime Recipes

Are you dreaming of warm spring weather as much as we are? Now is the perfect time to start planning ahead by organizing a springtime picnic for the office. Start by putting together a menu with some lively recipes and gathering the right picnic essentials. Here are three easy springtime recipes that your co-workers will love.

1.     Pineapple Punch

Nothing says springtime like tropical punch. We love this recipe from Southern Living because it mixes the tropical fruit flavors of pineapple, orange, and mango.

All you need to do is stir together a 2-liter bottle of ginger ale, 12 oz. orange –pineapple juice, and 1 cup mango nectar. Add finely grated ginger, pineapple chunks, and fresh cut kiwi for added flare.

Wouldn’t this drink work great for your next team picnic?

   

     2.     Strawberry Tarts 

Tarts are perfect for eating on the go because they don’t require utensils to eat. Make these strawberry tarts for those who have a sweet tooth. Here is one delectable tart recipe to try from Ina Garten at Food Network.

Be sure to keep all your snacks and beverages fresh in an insulted lunch bag. It features snap closures and side ties to keep everything in place. Wherever your picnic destination is located, your food will stay fresh and in tact on the way. Our last springtime recipe features chocolate covered fruit that you wont feel guilty eating.

3.     Grape Poppers

Fruit reminds us of spring because it’s light and refreshing. Grape poppers are an easy fruit treat and perfect for a picnic! All you need is a bag of grapes, white, dark or milk chocolate, your choice of nuts and some toothpicks. The steps are even easier than the ingredients:

                   -Use the toothpicks to spear the grapes.

                         -Dip them in white chocolate. 

                         -Roll them in nuts. 

                         -Set on wax paper until dry.

                         -Enjoy!

Voila! You’re done!

Don’t forget to order your team members custom lunch bags to keep all of their yummy dishes fresh on-the-go.

What’s your favorite springtime recipe?

Creating a Fun Work Environment

It’s no secret that when employees are happy they are more productive, and more productivity equals more profit. So, we’ve complied a three ways to create a fun work environment to ensure employee happiness, which will ensure that profit margins won’t falter. 

Give employees flexibility
When it comes to dress codes, it’s important to offer flexibility in the work place. Employees won’t feel as restricted but instead they’ll be able to express their individuality. Offering your employee’s personalized apparel will not only make them feel a part of the team it will also allow you to feature your brand. If you’re in the market for quality summer apparel, we offer a wide variety of custom polo’s, and embroidery services. Are you using custom apparel to tell the world about your brand? 

Make lunch fun
Allow employees to enjoy their break in new ways by providing activities that they can participate in during lunch. Find out employee interests, whether it be gardening, knitting, or painting or offer workshops in their favorite subjects during the lunch hour. Providing a fun work environment enriches employee experience at work and shows employees that you care about their individual wellbeing as well as their professional goals and interests.

Boost team spirit
When employees work together as a team and feel a sense of belonging they are more productive. Host outings for all employees to participate in and get to know each other outside of the office. Try joining a bowling league or other recreational sports or take a weekend trip to foster teamwork out of the office.
 
Do you feel like your work environment is fun? What does your company do to build employee morale and ensure everyone is happy?