Ooh, ooh, OOH, do I have a fantastic favor option for all of you today! I’ve always been a fan of edible favors, because guest can enjoy it without the burden of lugging it home! SO when I came across Persian Fairy Floss, or cotton candy, I knew I had to include it in our top favorite wedding favor delights!!!!! Amy Moss, at Eat drink Chic, created a fantastic DIY article to put together your own favor packaging. I am delighted to share her fabulous insight and send you over to her to get the full details! You can get Pashmak from The Gourmet Shopper or Pariya in an assortment of flavors, including pistachio!

PHOTOGRAPHY William Meppem STYLING Lisa Featherby

Persian Cotton Candy (or Fairy Floss) also known as “Pashmak” would make an exotic gourmet favour for guests at your wedding or party. Available in various soft hues and flavours including Rose, Pistachio, and Vanilla, Pashmak resembles soft wisps of hair and looks really fab inside these transluscent paper envelopes. Read more for instructions and to download your free envelope template and assorted coloured labels.

Interested in the packaging? Amy designed these delights. Head over to Amy’s blog for the instructional details.

It’s a simple DIY project for anyone with time on their side. Check out the basics below:

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

• Pashmak – I’ve used Vanilla (aqua label), Rose (pink label) and Pistachio (green label) flavours from Pariya. You can opt to use only one flavour with different coloured labels or even the same coloured label throughout- whatever suits the style of your wedding/party. Pashmak is not cheap, however you only need to give a small amount per guest.
  
• Transluscent Paper with white polka dots for the envelopes.
  
• White printable sticker paper or white card for labels- I’ve used a textured white card.
  
• Double sided tape or glue.
  
• Scalpel and Scissors.
  
• Colour Printer.
  
• Rounded corner punch – for envelopes
  
• Small clear plastic sealable bags- these will need to fit inside the transluscent bag. (If they are too long they can always be folded back slightly).
  
• Label design in assorted colours- download below.
  
• Envelope template- DOWNLOAD HERE
  

I think her label design is adorable and very adaptable for anyone’s taste!

Aqua Label | Download

Pink Label | Download

Green Label | Download

Some things to keep in mind about Pashmak before deciding if this is a project you want to take on yourself, or talk to your wedding planner about assisting you with:

1. Pashmak should be stored in a dark, cool place in airtight containers.
   
2. Best to package your favors at the last possible moment before your wedding or party (no sooner than the day before).
   
3. Critical to store Pashmak inside a sealable bag within your packaging.
   
4. Leave adequate time to experiment before the event to test whether leaving the Pashmak in your sealable bag will preserve well overnight.
   

If you guest have kids, they certainly will not have a problem finding a use for your Fairy Floss, it probably won’t last longer than one gulp!!!  But another great way to send you guest home with their new delight is including a cool and exotic recipe which incorporates this new treat!  Check out these from Gourmet Traveler:

• Persian Nougat Glacé
• Milk Pudding with Labne, Apricot and Persian Fairy Floss (pictured at the top of the page on the right)
• Little Yoghurt and Orange Blossom Cakes

Cool huh! I love the presentation of this delectable traditional item in simple and quaint envelopes for your guests! A memorable and sweet gift, even if your guests aren’t Persian! If you love the look, but don’t have the time to tackle it yourself, contact us, we delight in assisting with these favors!!!