Spread Some Holiday Cheer with FOOD + DRINK.
Pretzels truly get a little extra love during the holidays. Here are 15 of my favorite (and super easy) salty & sweet pretzel recipes:
- Holiday Pretzel Kisses {Little Birdie Secrets}
- Pretzel Turtles {Food Network}
- Pretzel Snowflakes {Betty Crocker}
- Santa Hat Pretzels {Free Fun Christmas}
- Peppermint Pretzel Rods {The Cooking Photographer}
- Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffles {The Girl Who Ate Everything}
- Peppermint Pretzel Bark {Food 52}
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars with a Pretzel Crust {Tasty Kitchen}
- Christmas Crack {What’s Gabby Cooking}
- Spicy Pretzel & Nut Mix {David Lebovitz}
- Santa Mix {Cookies and Cups}
- Oreo Cheesecake Pretzel Bites {Sally’s Baking Addiction}
- Santa and Tree Pretzel Rods {Myrecipes.com}
- White Chocolate Pretzel Fudge {Buns in my Oven}
- M&M Chocolate Cheesecake with a Pretzel Crust {Raspberri Cupcakes}
Granola is an easy (and inexpensive) gift if you need to spread the holiday cheer for a crowd. Try out this recipe from Countryliving.com.
Ingredients:
- 1 containtainer of Old-Fashioned Oats (6 cups)
- 8 oz. sliced Almonds
- 1 cup dried Cranberries
- 1 cup chopped, dried Pecans
- 1 cup light-brown Sugar
- 1 tsp. ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. Salt
- 1 & 1/2 stick unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Honey
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients except butter and honey.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt unsalted butter. Stir in honey. Pour over oat mixture and toss to distribute. Spread granola onto a parchment lined baking pan and bake, stirring occasionally, until oats are toasted and sugar begins to caramelize, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely on pan. Transfer to an airtight container.
Boost someone’s holiday spirits with Infused Vodka. Snag some funky bottles from your local craft store and decorate them with colorful name tags and holiday colored string. Watch and learn how to make your own infusions with one of these videos from Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
Any host will love a Savory Cracker Sampler to serve at their next party. Show them your love for their festive holiday events by giving them a trio of Homemade Crackers.
- Pimento Cheese Crackers {SliceOfJess.com}
- Parmesan Cream Crackers {New York Times Cooking}
- Vermont Cheese Crackers {KingArthurFlour.com}
Not too confident in the kitchen? No worries, REID’s has got you covered.
With a plethora of gift baskets to choose from, you’ll find the perfect gifts for the ones you love.
A little treat for the Sweet Toothed friend in your life.
REID’s fine foods specializes in carrying the best local products. Stop by and check out what they’ve got. They really do have a something for everyone.
One of the best things about REID’s is their variety of desserts, cheeses and specialty jarred goods. Stop by their Southpark location and meet Regina Healy: the Cheese, Charcuterie & Pastry Department Manager. Tell her Jess from Scoop Charlotte sent you. With her expertise, she can help you put together the perfect holiday gift for the foodie in your life.
REID’s 12 layer Cakes. Boom, ‘nough said. You can buy these whole or by the tantalizing slice.
Got a local beer lover on your Christmas list? REID’s carries a variety of CHARLOTTE Beers. Make your BREW LOVER a Beer Gift Basket. It will be much appreciated, I promise.
Have you seen REID’s wine room? They carry the best wines from all over the world and can help you pick the perfect bottle for your bestie.
In conclusion, I hope this gift-giving guide has given you some great ideas on how to spread holiday cheer.
Wishing you all a fun and festive holiday season. 🙂
