Wellness and Health Promotion

december

National Gazpacho Day- December 6

A traditional gazpacho is a cold soup with raw vegetables usually made with a tomato base.  Gazpacho can be made quickly and easily and can pack in a lot of servings of vegetables.

Here is an easy recipe from Ina Garten

For an interesting twist, try this Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe

National Oatmeal Muffin Day- December 19

Oatmeal is a superfood that helps with heart health and digestion.  Mix things up with your morning meal today and have an oatmeal muffin!

Quaker’s Best Oatmeal Muffins

Cinnamon N’ Spice, Blueberry-Oatmeal, and Apple-Oatmeal Muffins from Better Homes and Gardens

National Egg Nog Day- December 24

‘Tis the season for eggnog!  Many people like this treat during the holidays and winter months. Enjoy some eggnog with family tonight!

Martha Stewart’s Eggnog

McCormick Classic Eggnog

National Fruitcake Day- December 27

Fruitcake is not very popular but, if made right, it actually can be a tasty treat!  Fruitcake is a mixture of fruit and nuts with batter to hold it all together.  Also, if preserved properly, it can last for months or years!

Click for additional fruitcake information and a Whole Wheat Fruitcake Recipe from About Food

Free Range Fruitcake from Alton Brown (an easy recipe)

 

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Last Updated: 6/27/22