The holiday season has always been a time for nostalgia, joy, and creating wonderful memories with loved ones. For many of us, it’s also a time to indulge in delicious treats that bring back cherished childhood memories.
With this in mind, I want to share a few of my childhood memories and holiday traditions alongside of a review of the Nut Cravings Gourmet Collection found on Amazon.
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Holiday Traditions with Our Granny
As I think back on my own childhood Christmases, two particular memories stand out. The first is the sight of my Granny’s wooden coffee table in the middle of her very small living room. And, on her coffee table during the holidays set a bowl of a bowl of mixed, but whole nuts and a silver nutcracker.
There was something so warm and satisfying about curling up on the couch watching telethons and cracking open walnuts while sitting across from my Granny.
Present day, we very rarely buy whole nuts to be cracked with a nutcracker. In fact, we don’t own a nutcracker. Instead, we enjoy grazing on mixed nuts that have already been cracked and are ready to be enjoyed, such as with the assortment of seven nuts found in the Nut Cravings Gourmet Collection.
This elegant box includes my holiday childhood favorites, walnuts, but as a collection includes so much more including the following:
- Honey Roasted Peanuts
- Salted Roasted Cashews
- Salted Roasted Almonds
- Candied Pecans
- Salted Roasted Pistachios
- Raw Walnuts
- Mixed Nuts
I appreciate how the collection of nuts is separated into sections because our family all enjoy different varieties and don’t want the hassle of picking through an assortment to find our favorites. As I sampled them all alongside a cup of fall tea, I have to say that they were all delicious. I didn’t expect to fall in love with the candies pecans the way that I did or the salted roasted pistachios. Delicious, I must say.
A Christmas Morning Tradition
Holiday nut traditions did not end with being at my Granny’s house. Absolutely not! My dad loved having whole nuts, fruits, and candy canes on display in beautiful boxes and ready for us to eat first thing on Christmas morning as we opened our gifts.
His Christmas tradition was the same, year after year. On Christmas Eve, after wrapping all of the gifts, he would wrap an empty box with no top and fill it to the brim with a medley of candy, candy canes, walnuts, oranges, and apples.
It was colorful and simply beautiful, to say the least. Year after year, that sight alone filled us with excitement. It was a symbol of sharing and togetherness, which is what the holiday season is truly about.
While my dad’s tradition is not mine, I do enjoy doing similar things for my children. For most holidays, I choose a day and make them grazing boards to enjoy throughout that day.
Grazing Boards
The boards are festive and include a variety of candies, nuts, and treats. I’ve made them one for the 4th of July, a Halloween one a few weeks back, and now this beautiful fall board created with the Nut Cravings Gourmet Collection – just to name a few.
With there still being several weeks of fall remaining, I want to honor this time that we have left in this season, show gratitude, and reflect on this year before moving into the new year. Putting together this grazing nut board helps bring this feeling to life making our time together while enjoying this extra special.
More on Nut Cravings Gourmet Collection
This collection of premium quality nuts has been carefully selected to offer a diverse and delightful nut experience. It’s more than just a gift; it’s a journey through the world of nuts.
Cashews and walnuts, which happen to be my personal favorites, are front and center. Their distinct flavors and textures are a testament to the craftsmanship and care that goes into curating this collection.
But that’s not all. This box offers a variety of other nuts – almonds, pecans, and peanuts, to name a few. Each nut has its unique character, making this gift box a true celebration of nut diversity. Whether you prefer the creamy, indulgent flavor of cashews or the robust, earthy notes of walnuts, there’s something for everyone.
Final Thoughts
Regardless of what your traditions are, I believe that this gift box of nuts is designed to create moments of joy and lasting memories, just like my childhood memories and traditions.
You’re not just sharing nuts; you’re sharing a piece of tradition and nostalgia. It’s a way to bring the warmth and togetherness of the holiday season into your home regardless of what you choose to celebrate.
