Happy Holidays!

With the arrival of the holidays this month, food is on everyone’s mind. This time of year we cook, eat, and bring people together around the dining table to share meals. At Brighter Bites, we want the food you eat to be good for you too. One of the best ways to do this is to include more fruit and vegetable-based sides and entrees when preparing for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year’s. Click on the Tips and Tools tab at the top of this page to find several produce-based recipes that are perfect for the winter holidays including Sneaky Mashed Potatoes, Sweet Potato Harvest Salad, Sneaky Veggie Soup, and Baked Apples. The kid-friendly recipes on our website provide great ways to include kids in holiday cooking fun. Engaging children in the act of making food provides opportunities for them to develop hand strength, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills. Moreover, cooking offers chance for kids to spend time with a family member in a fun, learning environment during the holidays. Happy Cooking and Happy Holidays!