NOV/DEC 2018

holiday entertaining!

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simple tips: sustainable entertaining

‘Tis the season for holiday gatherings. Whether you are planning a big holiday feast, or hosting appetizers for a smaller crowd, you don’t have to spend a lot of money or make it complicated to create a delicious and environmentally-friendly meal your guests will love. Here are some simple tips to making this season of entertaining sustainable.

Celebrate local and in-season. Source products like cheese and wine from local makers If you are lucky enough to have abundant fresh produce available in winter, cook up something locally grown.

Entertain holiday savings. Check out the deals in the Co+op Deals flyer and coupon book and incorporate into your meal plans.

Buy in bulk. Bulk nuts, flour, sugar and spices, coffee and candy help you stay on budget and purchase just what you need for your crowd.

Use reusables. Limit waste with reusable dinnerware, napkins and utensils. If you don’t own enough to go around, consider borrowing a set from a friend.

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Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole Serves 6-8. Prep 20 minutes active; 1 hour 20 minutes total.

3 large sweet potatoes (3 pounds) 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries 1 15 ounce can coconut milk, full fat 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional) 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon allspice ¼ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup whole almonds, coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons shredded coconut 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Place the whole sweet potatoes on a sheet pan and bake until tender, about 30 minutes, then let cool. Strip off the skins and cut potatoes crosswise into thick slices, placing them in a 9x13 pan. In a medium bowl, stir the coconut milk, maple syrup (if using), cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg and salt, then pour over the sweet potatoes.

In a medium bowl, stir the almonds, coconut and coconut oil, then sprinkle over the sweet potatoes. Bake for 25 minutes, until bubbling and golden brown. Serve warm.

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Salted Toffee Chocolate Bars Makes 24 servings. Prep time: 15 minutes; 25 minutes total.

12 graham crackers broken into 24 squares ½ pound butter 1 cup brown sugar ¾ cup chopped pecans ½ teaspoon coarse salt ¾ cup bittersweet chocolate chips

Heat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Place the crackers on the foil-lined sheet, with their edges touching. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat, then stir in the brown sugar. Turn the heat to medium high, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer, stirring occasionally, and cook for 10 minutes until the sugar has melted. Pour the sugar mixture over the graham crackers, and spread with a spatula to cover evenly.

Sprinkle with pecans and bake for 10 minutes, until bubbly. Place pan on a cooling rack and use the tip of a spatula to nudge the crackers apart. Sprinkle with coarse salt.

When pan has cooled, melt chocolate and drizzle over the crackers. Let cool until firm; remove from pan, and break into pieces. Store, tightly covered, at room temperature for up to a week.

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DIY gifts for everyone on your list

Try your hand at a DIY gift this holiday season.

For “the spa-lover”Whip up a jar of DIY body scrub! Simply mix sugar, coffee grounds, essential oils and a carrier oil like almond or coconut and put in a jar. Add a twine bow for a sweet touch.

For “the sweet tooth”Make a big batch of fudge or toffee for the sweets lovers in your life. You can customize to their tastes or add your own signature flavor ingredients.

For “the bartender”Infuse a bottle of the recipient’s favorite liquor with a seasonal flavor. Simply add spices or fruit to the base liquid in a glass jar, seal and shake. Infuse for a few hours or weeks then strain out the flavoring ingredients and decant the liquid into a bottle or jar.