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Tag Archives: Festive eating
Nuts about the Holidays
Many nuts reach their peak of freshness and quality in the late fall which leads to their harvest. As a result, there is an abundance of nuts during the holiday festivities. I have yet to roast chestnuts on an open fire, but it seems to be a Christmas tradition (or at least lyrics in the Christmas carol lead me to that conclusion). One nutty tradition in my family was my Aunt Doris giving out bottles of her homemade Christmas Nuts and Bolts. We looked forward to that special container of salty deliciousness every year! The Twelve Nutty Facts for the Holidays The nutcracker is commonly associated with Christmas, but it wasn’t always that way. These functional, decorative objects were once … Continue reading
Festive Beverages
‘Tis the season, and along with that comes plenty of delicious holiday treats including beverages. These treats including fun, seasonal drinks can be enjoyed while maintaining a healthy eating plan throughout the festivities. But how? Often people don’t realize the extra calories in that Caramel Macchiato (12 oz is 230 calories) or that Candy Cane White Hot Chocolate (14 oz is 440 calories with a 18 grams of fat!). Then if you add a liqueur to the mix, you’re getting a huge number of calories. Treating yourself to some holiday delicacies occasionally is ideal. By doing this in moderation, you won’t have insatiable cravings for the sweet foods that can sometimes break down your healthy eating habits. So what is … Continue reading
Gingerbread
Gingerbread is rich with history and nutrition. History Traced all the way back to the ancient Greeks and Egyptians, gingerbread began its journey being used for ceremonial purposes and medieval festivities. Centuries later, recipes began to shift and traditions began to develop, most notably in Nuremburg, Germany. Here is where the flat, shaped gingerbread cutlets thrived and gave this city the name of “Gingerbread Capital” of the world, with professional sculptures of gingerbread carved for special occasions! It is no wonder this fun tradition was brought over to the Western culture in the 19th century to be recognized as a special blend of magic over the holiday season. Nutritional Benefits Ginger is highly recognized for its ability to treat upset … Continue reading
Food Safety tips for the Holidays
Let The Holiday Food Prep Begin Make food safety your most important ingredient this holiday season! You’ve heard it before, and you will hear it again- wash your hands before touching any foods. This is to keep germs from spreading to food. Wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Remember to keep your hands clean throughout the preparation process, especially between handling raw and cooked foods. Storage: When storing ingredients in your fridge, keep raw foods separate from cooked and ready-to-eat foods. Storing raw foods such as the uncooked turkey on the bottom shelf of your fridge is an easy way to ensure turkey juices do not drip onto other ready-to-eat foods. Holiday Buffets: … Continue reading
Tips to stay on track with healthy eating and activity in December!
Building on my blog post in October – Healthy Eating for Thanksgiving http://www.janedummer.com/?p=194 I want to share some tips to keep you on track with healthy eating and activity in December. So many people look at this time of year as an opportunity to indulge and abandon sensible eating and activity habits, then to overreact in January by piling on the “diet” patterns (short term fix) and joining every fitness class in sight….Why? Observing people last evening at my first Christmas party of the season, I didn’t notice much over indulging. There were many healthy choices such as fruit kabobs, endive scoop with crab filling and whole, artisan cheeses with minimally processed crackers. Thinking about it on the drive home, … Continue reading