Christmas

Why is eggnog linked to Christmas?

The eggnog carton has sprouted in grocery stores throughout North America since October and will quickly disappear by the end of the year. Esquire states that “there doesn’t seem to be a middle ground on eggnog. You either love it or hate it”. The consumption of eggnog is down 42 percent since 1969.

Chex Toffee Cookie Crunch giftable holiday tin

This season, Chex is helping you spread the holiday cheer and doing the heavy lifting for you. ChexToffee Cookie Crunch Mix is pre-made and ready to give as gifts to friends, family, neighbors and teachers or delight guests at a holiday party.

Heinz is launching a Terry’s Chocolate Orange mayo

I have only one word, seriously. As mash up foods go, Heinz and Terry’s Chocolate Orange mayo is up there. Heinz recommends spreading the condiment on toast, brioche, crumpets and pancakes – and even adding it to Christmas desserts. It will not be available in North America. The United Kingdom can keep this one.

Hidden Valley Ranch Ranch Nog Kit

The holiday season is a time to come together and celebrate, and what’s a celebration without Hidden Valley Ranch? This year, the Hidden Valley Ranch Holiday Collection includes a unique upgrade to a traditional drink.

White Castle’s holiday ugly sweater

White Castle’s holiday ugly sweater tops this year’s gift guide. Sporting the headline “Slider Season,” the royal blue sweater features the White Castle logo encompassed in a light-up snow globe, making it particularly striking when worn at night. Get your White Castle merch while it’s hot!

Did Coca-Cola invent Santa Claus?

Coca-Cola did not create the legend of Santa Claus. But Coca-Cola advertising did play a big role in shaping the jolly character we know today.

Where do Christmas Trees Come From?

Christmas tree food motifs are abound this time of the year. From cookies to fruits and vegetables, the Christmas tree shape will delight all. But where do real Christmas trees come from?

Kale Candy Canes make Christmas come true

Archie McPhee, a novelty candy is early this year with their Christmas offering. They have created what is sure to be a hit in the next few months. Look out world, behold kale candy canes. This really goes against me, I hate both kale and candy canes. Nothing like getting candy canes for Christmas. It either means you got re-gifted or somebody hates you. It’s all in good fun, I guess. The Grinch would approve.

Christmas Clamdy Candy Canes

Gimmicky candy canes are nothing new to the novelty company Archie McPhee. This year they have unveiled candy canes that taste like clams. Clamdy Canes look like a hit this year. Past favorites included such candy canes as Pickle Candy Canes, Bacon Candy Canes, and Krampus Candy Canes.

“Oh my, it’s fruitcake weather.”

Christmas is around the corner and in most parts of the world, fruitcake is abounding in ovens. In the next few days, you might be a recipient of this delightful annual winter treat. Perhaps you will think the person that gave it to you gave no thought into your present.

Reese’s Stuffed with Pieces Trees?

Reese’s Pieces shaped like trees? You be the judge. Looks more like Reese’s Arrowhead Pieces. Sorry, Reeses’s you do not get a pass. My mouth might say otherwise when I bite into it but my eyes say that that is stretch that that piece of chocolate looks like a tree. Your text should not be “Trees!” but instead be “Trees?”

World’s First Cheese Advent Calendar

You see those chocolate advent calendars everywhere at this time of the year. If you happen to be at a Target store this year look for The Ilchester Cheese Advent Calendar.

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