Whole Foods Market: December Favorite Things

*the following is a post in which I may have been compensated by Whole Foods Market. All Photos unless noted are mine, and so are all opinions. 

December:  A few favorite things

‘Tis the season! And from presents to music and good food there are so many things to love about the holidays. But keeping up with the hectic schedule of parties and shopping can be tough.  Then everyone is home and they ALL want to eat. ALL. the. time. 

Whole Foods Market is the destination for unique foods and offerings this time of year and to make it easy here are a “few favorite things” (that can only be found at Whole Foods Market) to keep you festive, and those restless natives merry:

1. A large selection of "grab and go" desserts and treats made especially for WFM. Stop in on the way to your Christmas parties and celebrations. 

2. Festive bouquets and plants for the Hostess or to make your table merry.

3. Don't forget those with special dietary needs, Gluten free shouldn't mean "treat free".

 4.  A perfect gift that gives back to the community and causes that you care about. 

5. Bulk foods like roasting nuts, Organic popping corn, and bulk spices for your seasonal recipes.

6. Citrus everything!! Like some sweet snacking satsumas.

7. Supplements and diet aids to get you back on track. 

Here are a few other items that are just right for the Holiday season.

1. 365 Maple Gingerbread Sandwich Cremes & 365 Candy Cane Chocolate Chip cookies These seasonal favorites are perfect for snacking- free of artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners you can feel good about sharing with your family and friends.

They are only around a limited amount of time so grab ‘em before their gone.

2. Diestel Turkey (available in natural, organic, Non-GMO Project verified, and heirloom options)

Humanely and sustainably raised on a 4th generation family farm in California

3. Uniekkas Robusto Cheese:

Made exclusively for WFM this combo of a Gouda with parmesan starter is nutty, crunchy, and tangy—an all-around favorite!

4. Organic cranberry walnut baguette

This 100% organic, baked fresh in-house and Non-GMO project verified baguette is our original recipe and available only for a limited time!

5. Madécasse Chocolate

Heirloom Chocolate grown and made in Africa. Madécasse uses some of the world’s last genetically pure cocoa to craft these Fair Trade chocolate bars.

Citrus, citrus everything!

This may not be the most commonly thought of ingredient for the holidays but many citrus fruits are in peak season this time of year and make great additions to your holiday feasts.

Here are some favorite recipes that incorporate this seasonal produce:

Breakfast Recipes (With company in town, breakfast options are a must!)
Cherry, Orange, & Pecan Coffee Cake
Eggnog and Ruby Red Grapefruit Muffins

Main Roasted Ham with Maple & Orange Marmalade glaze

Desserts Mandarin Cake

 

And lastly don't forget, to take any opportunities to make memories that last many moments later!

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