SNACKS FOR SANTA • HOLIDAY BAKING 101 • THE SUSTAINABLE BERRY: GROWING IN THE WINTER • TASTE THE TROPICS Holiday 2023 | 13 th edition INFLUENCER AND CHEF RECIPES Get into the holiday groove with unique Spotify playlists for holiday baking and New Year’s Eve celebrations! p.6 Create culinary masterpieces from appetizers to desserts and everything in between! p.14 Get some great tips to stay on track for your health goals through the busy season p.18 TOGETHER FOR THE HOLIDAYS Celebrate the holidays “together” with family and friends with our Healthy Holidays Guide! CONNECTED PURE-FLAVOR.COM HAPPY HOLIDAYS from the Pure Flavor® team! Holiday Plant-Based Diet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Baking 101 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Holiday Bake-a-thon Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Healthy Snacks for Santa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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As a brand partner, your lively content can be a part of our social media, eNewsletters, media publications, and, of course, the Live Deliciously® magazine – Pure Flavor® products were seen in brand partner content 175+ million times in the last year alone! ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT KEEPING ACTIVE AND WHAT YOU PUT IN YOUR BODY? 33 4 Send an email to: community@pure-flavor.com WHAT’S INSIDE 6 29 26Tropically Sweet & Juicy Named for its tropical sweetness, Tiki Tomatoes™ delivers on this promise. A rich snacking experience, these bite-sized tomatoes glow brightly with their cosmic-like exterior while delivering a crunchy bite with balanced flavor. DISCOVER TIKI TOMATOES™ ™4 As the holidays approach, it’s time to start thinking about making those family plans, you know how they go – who will be hosting, what the menu will be, and who needs to bring what. As exciting as the Holidays can be, there can be a lot of tension around this time. To keep it light and airy around the holidays, especially when it comes to being on a different diet than your family, here are 4 ways you can navigate around the table. If you’re plant-based, gluten-free, or have any sort of allergy, or you simply just want to eat different items than what your family offers, this is for you. NAVIGATE AROUND THE HOLIDAY TABLE ON A PLANT- BASED DIET HOPE MONACO @localplanteater 30 minmedium20 VEGAN CHEESY TOMATO PASTRIES5 Be The Host If you can, offer to be the host! When you are the host, you have a bit more control over what the menu will be, and who needs to bring what. Being the host allows you to either cook an allergy-friendly/diet-preferred dish for your family or to make a few varieties of dishes that allow options for everyone. Sometimes we can feel guilty for not eating the food someone has prepared for us or passing up on someone’s proud and well-known dish. When you are the host, you aren’t expected to try everything from everyone, as you are when you are a guest. If your family has already written in stone the menu and hosting plans, offer to help the host to bring a few dishes that you too can enjoy. Most may already know about your diet and have an idea in mind for you. Keep that clear communication open, talk to the host and see how you can work out a plan. Those who love you won’t mind! Don’t Arrive Hungry We all have been guilty of it. We know we will be eating lots of food at the family gatherings, so we will not eat until then, so we have “saved room” when in reality that’s not how it works. You’ll end up getting fuller faster if you show up extremely hungry, and your mood may not be as cheery to see everyone. If you don’t know how many plant-based/allergy-friendly options will be at your gathering, ensure you eat a high protein and fiber-filled meal before to help keep you satisfied. You can even pack a little container full of Pure Flavor® Long English Cucumber chopped into slices, paired with Pure Flavor® Cloud 9® Bite-Sized Tomatoes. Better yet, make up a large platter and bring it with you to snack on and share with loved ones throughout the evening. 4 ways you can navigate around the table. GET RECIPE The holidays are meant to be surrounded by the ones we love, and again the food is just an extra delicious, and fun addition. Make Family Favorites With A Twist Not everyone will have an open mind to trying out some new dishes, and that’s okay. But, if you really want to please the crowd, try taking those family traditional dishes, and making them with your own twist! For example, you can make a very versatile option like these Vegan Cheesy Tomato Pastries. You can make a large batch of the base, and have a few filling options for everyone to choose from, such as a sweet or savory option. Which consists of using Pure Flavor® Long English Cucumber chopped into slices, paired with Pure Flavor® Cloud 9® Bite-Sized Tomatoes, green onions, basil, and some sea salt. They’re using kitchen staples that everyone loves, paired with a cashew cream cheese that you can convince your family that it is made with real cheese! Especially when you make a dish with bite-sized options, there are no excuses to just try a bite, right? Don’t Feel Bad For Saying No Thank You While the food at a family gathering plays a big role, at the end of the day we all are to remember it’s about the family and company that gathers around. The special savory and sweet traditional dishes are just the extra cherry on top. Try not to put such an emphasis on the food or worry about what you’re eating. We can miss out on the most important and magical parts of the day when we are so consumed with pleasing everyone. ~ Hope6 HOLIDAY BAKING 101 Though baking can feel daunting, we’ve put together some delicious recipes that we’re sure will be a hit for your next holiday party or cookie exchange! To get started, pick the recipes that look delicious to you, get your ingredients organized, and put on a holiday playlist to get you in the spirit of the season. Then, let the baking begin! Get ready to create some sweet treats this holiday season using fresh greenhouse grown berries & melons! SWEET & SAVORY STRAWBERRY TARTLETS Sweet Blooms® Strawberries add the perfect sweetness to these Sweet and Savory Strawberry Tartlets a harmonious blend of flavor in every bite! SEE RECIPE 30 min easy 127 STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKES STRAWBERRY SWEET ROLLS SEE RECIPE SEE RECIPE How do you make cheesecake better? Add a chocolate-dipped strawberry to the top of course! The fresh strawberry filling inside the rolls is perfectly complemented by the pistachios and subtle lemon icing. 45 min easy 12 35 mineasy12 STRAWBERRY TANGHULU SEE RECIPE Glazed to perfection, these sweet and crunchy Strawberry Tanghulu treats are a fusion of tart and sugary goodness! 25 mineasy6CANARY MELON ALMOND GALETTE SPICED MELON BUNDT CAKE MELON & RICOTTA SHEET PASTRY This Melon & Ricotta Sheet Pastry is topped with honey-whipped ricotta, sweet Alonna™ Canary Melon & cooked to golden perfection. This Canary Melon Almond Galette pairs the sweet Alonna™ Canary Melon with almonds and seasonal spices for a perfectly balanced fruit tart dessert. JENNIFER ROLFINGSMEIER @butterandblisslou LAUREN BRITTAIN @healthyhomebakes Enjoy this dairy-free Spiced Melon Bundt Cake - a traditional European holiday dessert made with fresh Oronai™ Sweet Charentais Melon! HOLIDAY BAKING 101 SEE RECIPE SEE RECIPE SEE RECIPE 50 minmedium8 35 min easy 6 55 mineasy8 8FRESH FRUIT TARTS Enjoy these easy-to-make tarts topped with Oronai™ Sweet Charentais Melon & Sweet Blooms® Strawberries! SEE RECIPE LUNCH DISCOVER MORE HOLIDAY RECIPES NO-BAKE MELON CHEESECAKE BARS Please the entire family with these quick and easy no-bake Melon Cheesecake bars featuring Oronai™ Sweet Charentais Melon. SEE RECIPE easy 6 hr 2512 115 minmedium24 9Next >