Simple Kneads brings fun and simplicity back to your holiday food prep… Here’s a few ideas that we have found amazingly helpful!
- Take Charge! Think Ahead and Be Prepared: Start looking through Amazon or take a trip to Barnes and Nobles and get a couple good cookbooks that will help you make traditional favorite dishes and desserts. Here are some we love that have plenty of gluten-free options: 7 Secrets Best Gourmet Recipes
- Host A Holiday Meal in Your Home: Ok, this may seem like a lot of work, and it may be! But in the long run you will have a wonderful time and not have to be looking with longing eyes and salivating tongue on risky spreads. You can also ask your guests to bring a dish! If it has gluten, you can label it. Chances are, they know you are wanting to stick to gluten-free, plant-based, and they will have fun coming up with something everyone can enjoy! In addition, they just might realize how amazing they feel after such a delicious yet healthy meal.
- Be The Change: Become “specialized” in making some favorite holiday dishes. When people realize that healthy food can be delicious, and they don’t have to miss out, they will start rethinking their own diet and be more likely to give it a try.
- Speak Up: If you are invited to a special gathering that you really would like to be a part of, talk to the host ahead of time! People really are They can share with their guests early on and everyone can have a chance to come up with something that all can enjoy. Also, there may be others that have allergies too! Of course, if your specific diet seems overwhelming to your host, then I would encourage you to “be the change” (above), be bold, and brave the gathering with lots of good cheer!
- Let Fun be the Main Course and Food the Appetizer: There are many things you can do with friends during the holidays that requires little or no food. Here are a few ideas:
- Ice skating
- Play board games. Provide simple finger food like veggies, crackers and dip, chips and salsa, fruit salad, or just tea. And don’t forget the holiday music softly playing in the background.
- A holiday movie with festive popcorn. For popcorn flavor ideas click here
- Get together and make crafts (a holiday gift or ornaments). You can provide some festive hot drinks like hot apple cider, hot cocoa, or holiday tea.
Last, but not least, remember, our 4 organic, gluten-free, sourdough, plant-based loaves are excellent substitutes for any holiday recipe asking for bread – whether it be bread pudding, French toast, croutons, stuffing or finger sandwiches!
We hope that you will give a gluten-free, plant-based holiday a try this year!
Sandy K Workman
SK Director of Brand Development
