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Holiday Drop-Ins

Kerry-Nutrition
by on ‎12-15-2010 07:50 AM - last edited on ‎12-15-2010 07:50 AM

HolidayDropins.JPGDing-dong! This time of year, it seems my doorbell rings more than ever. Neighbors and friends drop by to wish us happy holidays, and my husband’s friends are constantly running in and out of the house. Over the years, I’ve learned that it pays to be prepared. I keep iTunes and Starbucks gift cards on hand (from the Gift Card Mall at Safeway–you can choose cards from many major retailers all in one convenient place) so I’m not caught empty-handed. And I always have a stash of quick snacks ready to go. A bunch of grapes, a quickly sliced apple, slices of reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese and whole grain crackers is a speedy snack for guests that not only looks great but tastes great, too, and doesn’t bust the calorie bank. A no-fail whole-grain snack for the younger set? My husband’s friends love popcorn, so I keep kernels on hand, ready to pop when called on. I sprinkle on Parmesan cheese or chili powder to add a little kick and cut back on salt. And it never ceases to amaze me how quickly a bowl of sliced apples and grapes or a plate of baby carrots, mini tomatoes, sugar snap peas and dip disappears when I slide it onto the table alongside the popcorn.

Do you have a stash of ready-to-go snack ideas for holiday guests? Please share!

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