Holiday grocery carts come in all varieties. If you look into mine, though, you will see pretty much what’s in the picture at the left. Here are 7 foods I adore at this time of the year and why I think they belong in your grocery cart, too.
7 Favorite Holiday Foods for Your Grocery Cart
Fresh Pomegranates: These amazing fruits are only available in American grocery stores from November through January. They add a festive pop to your holiday salad or grain dish, or eat a generous handful on top of your plain yogurt along with crunchy granola. Really yum.
Fresh Citrus: Tangerines, clementines, navel oranges, grapefruit, juice oranges. Whatever your favorite is, now is the season and flavors are at their absolute best. As a bonus, all that vitamin C helps keep you healthy in the winter.
Fresh Cranberries: Like the pomegranate, fresh cranberries are only available in a limited season. Buy enough to add to your muffin or quick bread batter, and make a nice batch of fresh cranberry sauce. Then, buy an extra bag and toss it in your freezer for spring or summer.
Spiced Apple Cider: This tasty beverage is great whether you sip it cold or hot. The spiced kind is ready to go as is, or you can buy cider without the spices and add your own as it warms up on the stove. Makes the whole house smell soooo good!
In-the-shell Nuts: These are easy to find through November and December and are a blast to bring out at your holiday party – with nut crackers. Almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts are all included. Crunchy, fun & filling.
Brussels Sprouts: These green nuggets are becoming very popular, especially as a roasted vegetable. Wash, cut them in half if large, scatter on a flat oven pan in a single layer. Spray lightly with canola oil, sprinkle with salt & pepper and then roast at 425 degrees for 20-25 minutes. They are heaven.
Whole Turkey: The king of Thanksgiving fortunately makes another appearance in the grocery store in late December and prices are reasonable for most budgets. My taste buds dance when I eat turkey and I’m all about creative leftovers, post-holiday. Homemade turkey soup, for example, is to die for.
Make Your Grocery Cart Work for You
What you put into your grocery cart can go hand-in-hand with a nutritious and delicious lifestyle. Please invite me along your journey to choosing healthy foods for your cart and your meal table. A great starting point is to download my ‘Tasty Menus for Busy Families’ report – it’s free!
Lovin’ the brussel sprouts! 🙂 Merry Christmas, Cindy!